Paid Fitness Classes
*For all of the courses below, current 2023 memberships must be paid in order to receive the membership discount.
Clogging- Clogging is an American folk dance that is similar to tap dancing. Clogging is done to almost any kind of upbeat music. Country and traditional bluegrass music are the most popular types of music for clogging. The activity is a great form of exercise, so come out and try this form of dance.
Begins: Tuesday, Jan. 10- June 7
Time: 10:30 am *New 45 Min. class (Beginner/ Intermediate)
Time: 11:15 am *New 45 min. class (Advanced)
Fee: Members: $42.00 Non-Members: $50.00
Instructor: Sandy Nowell
Drop In Fee: $5.00 Members $6.00 Non-Members
Location: West Community Room
Line Dancing with Diane – Line Dancing is a relaxed and fun form of country and western dancing, as well as an excellent exercise for both body and mind. These classes are meant for all levels (please see below). Please wear non marking footwear and bring your water bottle. Please come and join us in the fun every week!
Monday AM Intermediate Class
Begins: Jan. 9- Apr. 3 *No class Feb. 20
Location: Multi-Purpose Hall
Time: 10:00 am
Fee: Drop in: $4.00 Members $5.00 Non Members
Monday PM Beginners Class
Session 1 Begins: Jan. 9 – Apr. 3 *No class Feb. 20
Session 2 Begins: April 17– June 26 *No class May 22
Location: West Community Room
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Fee: $40 for Members $50 Non Members (no drop ins allowed Max. 12)
NEW Monday PM Absolute Beginners Class
Begins: April 17– June 12 * class May 22
Location: West Community Room
Time: 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm
Fee: $40 for Members $50 Non Members (no drop ins allowed Max. 12)
Thursday Advanced Class
Begins: Jan. 12- Apr. 13
Location: Multi-Purpose Hall
Time: 9:00 am
Fee: Drop in: $4 for members $5 non members
Evening Line Dancing with Karen- Steps are simple and don’t involve dancing with a partner. Basic line dance focuses on movement of the legs and feet with more advanced dances including the arms and hands. Come join in for some fun and exercise.
Begins: Tuesday, January 3
Location: Multi-Purpose Hall
Time: 7:00 pm
Instructor: Karen Hooper
Fee: $5.00 / night
Tai Chi for Beginners NEW – Tai Chi, a mind-body exercise, is gentle flowing and low impact. This is for beginners. Participants will learn the basic steps and hand movements of Tai Chi along with proper warm up and cool down exercises. By the end of the 8 weeks participants will be able to perform the Sun Tai Chi Beginners Form and the Simplified Tai Chi Chuan 10 Form Yang Style. Many benefits include, increased muscle strength and bone density, lower blood pressure, improved balance, coordination and flexibility, reduced pain and stiffness, increased immunity, stress reduction and mental peace.
Session 1: Tuesday, Feb. 14- Apr. 4 *Not sure if you will enjoy? Drop in on Feb. 7th for free!
Session 2: Tuesday, Apr. 11- May 30
Location: West Community Room
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Instructor: Bylinda Mason
Fee: $15.00 Members $35.00 Non Members
Exercises with Arthritis- This is a group exercise class focusing on individuals with osteo-arthritis. The Instructor will increase “range of movement” exercises. Along with the exercises, an education component will be taught to help participants manage their chronic condition. Please pick up a pre-assessment form when registering and return to Ashley no later than January 31st.
Begins: Tuesday, February 7 – April 18 *No class Mar. 14
Location: Multi-Purpose Hall
Time: 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Instructor: Ashley Kern
Fee: Members Members: $35.00 Non Members: $55.00
Keep Fit – Tuesday Aerobics and Thursday Strength Training
Want to tone and shape your muscles? This class is geared to develop muscular strength and endurance. Light hand weights and resistance bands will be utilized in this class. No impact functional exercises will focus on strengthening independence in daily living activities. Please see below for fees. This class can be done either standing or seated.
Tuesday Adapted Aerobics
Begins: Tuesday, Jan. 10- June 13 *No class Apr. 4
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Multi-Purpose Hall
Fee: $40.00
Thursday Strength & Flexibility
Begins: Thursday, Jan. 12 – June 15 *No class Apr. 6
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Multi-Purpose Hall
Fee: $40.00
This class is for Members Only with no drop-ins. $40.00 is for each Tuesday morning or Thursday morning class. For example, for those who wish to register for both Tuesday morning and Thursday morning Keep Fit classes, the cost will be $80.00 to register in both classes. Please note: participants will have the option to use ZOOM online. Please let us know when registering if it is for in-person or online.
Adapted Stability Pilates –Learning to use proper breathing to stabilize and support the body. Adapted core Pilates works on increasing core/torso strength without your typical crunches. We concentrate on gentle safe functional movements to keep your body safe and our participants living an active lifestyle. Pilates can be done from a chair without worrying about trying to move on and off the floor. Props will be incorporated but not mandatory. Member are encouraged to work at their own pace while enjoying a bubbly fun atmosphere.
Session 1 Begins: Thursday, January 12- February 23
Session 2 Begins: Thursday, March 2 – April 20 *No class Apr. 6
Session 3 Begins: Thursday, May 4- June 15
Time:9:00 am – 9:45 am
Location: West Community Room
Fee: Members: $40.00 Non-Members: $60.00
Gentle Somatics Stretch & Release with Melanie- Somatics is a complement to any activity you participate in and helps improve your daily functional movements. As you explore the movements of Somatics you are connecting the body and mind through movement and meditation. As we bring awareness to our bodies (Soma’s) we can then help relieve pain, recover from injury, reduce stress and maximize flexibility. These exercises do not just address the body’s movement gateways as we walk and breath, but how we carry our stress and tension that leads into chronic neck, shoulders, hips and low back pain. We as individuals view ourselves from the inside looking out otherwise the distinction between mind and body disappears. “We are our own best healers”. Somatics is great for MS, Stroke recovery, chronic pain, migraines and much more. This is easily modifiable and can be done seated in a chair or on the floor.
Tuesday Class:
Session 1 Begins: Tuesday, January 10 -February 21
Session 2 Begins: Tuesday, Feb. 28-Apr. 18 *No class Apr. 4
Session 3 Begins: Tuesday, May 2 – June 13
Time: 9:00 am– 9:45 am
Location: West Community Room
Fee: $45.00 Non Members: $65.00
Wednesday Class:
Session 1 Begins: Wednesday, January 11 -February 22
Session 2 Begins: Wednesday, March 1 -April 19 *No class Apr. 5th
Session 3 Begins: Wednesday, May 3- June 14
Time: 10:30 am – 11:15 am
Location: West Community Room
Fee: $45.00 Non-Members: $65.00
ZUMBA GOLD®- Join Sheila Mulgrew as she leads you through 45 minutes of Zumba GOLD®! This is for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba® class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity. The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba® choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong. This class focuses on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility and balance!
Session 1 Begins: January 10 -February 28
Session 2 Begins: Tuesdays, March 7 – April 25
Session 3 Begins: Tuesdays, May 2 – June 20
Time: 9:00 am – 9:45 am
Location: Multi-Purpose Hall
Fee: Members: $40.00 Non-Members: $60.00
Drop in Fees: Members: $7.00/class Non-Members: $9.00/class
POUND 55+ with Sheila! –This energizing workout combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with Yoga and Pilates-inspired movements from a chair or standing. Evening POUND and POUND® 55+, uses 1/4lb drumsticks engineered specially for exercising. This drumming exercise works the shoulders, biceps, triceps, forearms and back. You will increase your rhythm, timing, coordination, speed, agility, and endurance. This work out is easily modifiable and appeals to all ages and abilities. Please bring your own yoga mat for all POUND classes and wear indoor shoes. Rip Stix will be provided.
Session 1 Begins:Wednesdays, January 11-March 8 *No class Mar. 1
Session 2 Begins: Wednesdays, March 15 – May 3
Session 3 Begins: Wednesdays, May 10 – June 28
Time: 8:45 am – 9:30 am
Location: Multi-Purpose
Fee: Members: $45.00 Non-Members: $65.00
Drop in Fees: Members: $8.00/cl Non-Members: $10.00/cl
Instructor: Sheila Mulgrew
NEW Evening Gentle Barre!- Gentle Barre is a low- impact fitness class which focuses on full body muscle endurance using elements of Ballet, Pilates and Yoga movement. This workout targets the smaller muscle groups using a combination of light hand held weights, resistance bands, bender balls, gilders ( to name a few) to improve strength, balance, mobility and flexibility. This class is suitable for everyone with a wide range of options and modifications available. All fitness levels welcome. *Please bring a yoga mat, water bottle and comfortable workout attire *FREE drop in on Jan. 10th!
Session 1 Begins: Tuesdays, January 17- March 7
Session 2 Begins: Tuesdays, March 14 – May 2
Session 3 Begins: Tuesdays, May 16 – July 4
Time: 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Location: Multi-Purpose
Fee: Members: $50.00 Non-Members: $70.00
Drop in Fees: Members: $9.00/cl Non-Members: $11.00/cl
Instructor: Sheila Mulgrew
NEW Beginner/Intermediate Pickleball for Seniors 55+!- This is a fun game resembling tennis in which players use paddles to hit a perforated plastic ball over a net. This is a great way to meet new people and stay active! Pre-register at Nord-Bridge in advance by stopping by the Front Reception Desk. From there, participants will download the TEAM TREACH application on their device for up to date information on each night. There is limited space available so please register any time after Sept. 7th. Please wear comfortable indoor running shoes. All equipment is
supplied but members are welcome to bring their our paddles and balls as well.
Begins: Thursday, January 5- June 29
Time: 5:45 pm
Location: Multi-Purpose Hall
Drop in Fee: Members $2.00 Non Members: $5.00 (Please register with the TEAMREACH Application first, talk to Ashley)
Yoga with Melanie Hillaby- Gentle/Stability Yoga Offers an opportunity for students to strengthen the body and mind connection. The instructor will explore aging, anatomy, meditation, breathing and relaxation. Vinyasa yoga focuses on guiding the movements through the breath. Slow gentle movements are done in a non-intimidating, friendly manner and modifications are always offered by the instructor. Participants are asked to wear loose clothing & bring a yoga mat. class focuses on increasing the strength of the ‘core’ muscle group. Core muscles are the abdominals, glutes & upper legs. They are the key to stability, balance, good posture & aid in the reduction of injuries. All classes are beginner to intermediate friendly.
*Offered in person ONLY
Chair Yoga-Chair Yoga is the term generally used to describe a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair, or standing using a chair for support. Chair yoga has helped people with the symptoms of many health issues including: Hypertension (high blood pressure), anxiety, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, vertigo (medical), multiple sclerosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, clinical depression, and chronic pain. Chair Yoga is one of the gentlest forms of yoga available. Complicated maneuvers and complex movements are not present in a Chair Yoga class. Within this type of yoga class, you can cover standing, seated, and prone postures. Most of these classes use the chair only, due to the difficulty of getting down or up from the floor. *Offered in person ONLY.
NEW Chair Arthritic Yoga
Chair Arthritic Yoga brings the gentleness and safety of chair yoga and combines it with specific joint movements to relieve stiffness and enhance mobility. Members are encouraged to work at their own pace and level as they enjoy this social environment. Please wear comfortable clothing everything is done from a chair. *Please find session prices below:
Session 1
Monday Class: Gentle/ Stability Yoga (7 weeks)
Begins: Monday, Jan. 9-Feb. 27 *No class Feb. 20
Time: 9:00 am
Monday Class: Chair Yoga (7 Weeks)
Begins: Monday, Jan. 9-Feb. 27 *No class Feb. 20
Time: 10:45 am
Wednesday Class: Gentle/ Stability Yoga (7 Weeks)
Begins: Wednesday, Jan. 11 – Feb. 22
Time: 9:00 am
NEW Wednesday Class: Chair Arthritic Yoga (7 Weeks)
Begins: Wednesday, Jan. 11 – Feb. 22
Time: 1: 15 pm
Friday Class: Chair Yoga (7 weeks)
Begins: Friday, Jan. 13 -Feb. 24
Time: 10:45 am
Session 2
Monday Class: Gentle/ Stability Yoga (7 weeks)
Begins: Monday, Mar. 6 -Apr. 24
Time: 9:00 am *No Class Apr. 10
Monday Class: Chair Yoga (7 weeks)
Begins: Monday, Mar. 6 -Apr. 24 *No class Apr. 10
Time: 10:45 am
Wednesday Class: Gentle/ Stability Yoga (7 Weeks)
Begins: Wednesday, Mar. 1 – April 19 *No class Apr. 5th
Time: 9:00 am
Friday Class: Chair Yoga (7 weeks)
Begins: Friday, Mar. 3 -Apr. 21*No class Apr. 7
Time: 10:45 am
Session 3
Monday Class: Gentle/ Stability Yoga (6 weeks)
Begins: Monday, May 1 -June 12 *No class May 22
Time: 9:00 am
Monday Class: Chair Yoga (6 weeks)
Begins: Monday, May 1 -June 12 *No class May 22
Time: 10:45 am
Wednesday Class: Gentle/ Stability Yoga (7 weeks)
Begins: Wednesday, May 3- June 14
Time: 9:00 am
NEW Wednesday Class: Chair Arthritic Yoga (7 Weeks)
Begins: May 10 – June 21
Time: 1: 15 pm
Friday Class: Chair Yoga (7 weeks)
Begins: Friday, May 5 – June 16
Time: 10:45 am
PRICES FOR EACH YOGA SESSION & Maximum Students Allowed are:
7 week Fee – Members: $40.00 Non– Members: $60.00
6 Week Fee – Members: $35.00 Non– Members: $55.00
Maximum: 14 Students (Gentle Yoga/Stability Yoga) 20 Students (Chair/Arthritis Yoga)
**Please refrain from wearing perfume or any scented products during any exercise class**
NEW Yoga Thrive for People Living with and Beyond Cancer – Yoga Thrive is an evidence informed yoga program for people with cancer, those beyond cancer, and their support persons. This gentle therapeutic yoga program provides a nurturing group environment, while imparting the personalized approach necessary to empower each of its participants. Yoga Thrive aims to enhance participant’s overall quality of life by improving mobility, stability, strength, and energy while reducing the pain and side effects of cancer and its treatment. Our students become more relaxed, better able to cope, and comfortable enough to reconnect more deeply to themselves and what is of value to them. Cheris Samuels-Murdoch (Cherry Rock Lifestyle) In partnership, Tyla Arnason and Dr.Culos-Reed lead the Yoga Thrive Teacher Training Program that equips certified yoga instructors throughout Canada and the U.S. with the skillset necessary to teach within the cancer community. The aim is THRIVING not just SURVIVING! *Please ask for an intake form during registration* Click HERE for more information on this program.
Session 1 Begins: Wednesday, May 10- July 5 *No class June 7
Time: 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: West Community Room
Fee: $50.00 per person open to anyone 18+
NEW Yin & Yoga Nidra with Cheris! –YIN YOGA is a slow-paced, therapeutic style of yoga. Yin postures are more passive postures, held for a few minutes. In this class we will explore the postures in seated, lying down positions as well using the wall for support. YOGA NIDRA is a form of guided meditation that allows you to scan your body and tap into a state of consciousness as the mind settles in a place between wakefulness and sleep (15 minutes of Nidra = approx. 1 hour of sleep). We will combine these two to create a more relaxing and releasing yoga practice throughout the body and mind.* Please bring your own yoga mat to this class*
Session 1 Begins: Friday, January 13- February 24
Session 2 Begins: Friday, March 3 -April 21 *No class April 7
Session 3 Begins: Friday, April 28 – June 9
Time: 9:15 am – 10:15 am
Location: West Community Room
Fee: Members: $40.00 Non-Members: $60.00
