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COURTENAY
ADULT
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Wellness
GETTING TO KNOW
DEMENTIA
This introductory session reviews
information about Alzheimer’s
disease and other dementias, and
the challenges of receiving a diag-
nosis. Participants will learn about
the different types of support
available throughout the dementia
journey, and how to begin plan-
ning for the future. People with a
diagnosis of dementia, care part-
ners and family members are all
invited to attend.
Instructor:
Jane Hope, Alzheimer
Society of BC
#42843
Thursday March 30
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Native Sons Hall Lower
FREE, please register
MINDS IN MOTION
This class is designed for people
diagnosed with Alzheimer’s dis-
ease or a related dementia and a
friend, family member or caregiv-
er. Enjoy light exercise followed by
activities or games and social time
in a relaxed atmosphere. Light
refreshments will be provided.
Instructor:
Jennifer White
Wednesdays
#43031
April 19 - June 7
$60/8
#43032
June 14 - July 26
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Lower Native Sons Hall
$52.50/7
QIGONG
Qi Gong is an ancient healing art
that combines flowing movements
and breath, aiding in overall
health. The movements come
from the core and expand through
the motions aiding in increased
muscle strength, flexibility and
sense of well being. Breathe in
vital energy and exhale tension
and stress as you discover natures
way of correcting posture and
alignment.
Instructor:
Corny Martens
#42949
Tuesdays & Thursdays
March 28 - June 22
9:30 - 10:15 am
Lewis Centre MP Hall
$180/26
EVENING TAI CHI
The slow, fluid movements of Tai Chi reduce tension and stress, im-
proves balance, coordination, and concentration, as well as muscle
resiliency and joint flexibility. Tai Chi helps to increase energy and pro-
vides an overall sense of well-being.
Instructor:
Albert Balbon
#42978
Thursdays
March 30 - June 29
7:15 - 8:15 pm
Lewis Meeting Room
$84/14
TAI CHI
(55 years & over)
Derived from the martial arts, tai
chi is composed of slow, deliber-
ate movements, meditation, and
deep breathing, which enhance
physical health and emotional
well-being. Tai chi improves
overall fitness, coordination, and
agility. People who practice tai chi
on a regular basis tend to have
good posture, flexibility, and range
of motion, are more mentally
alert, and sleep more soundly.
Instructor:
Ivy Wang
Wednesdays
March 29 - June 28
#42887
9:00 - 10:00 am
#42886
10:00 - 11:00 am
#42888
11:15 - 12:15 pm
Native Sons Hall Lower
$168/14
CHAIR FIT
(55 years & over)
A safe exercise program designed
for the older exerciser or those
with physical limitations that make
traditional exercising difficult.
Classes will incorporate upper and
lower body movements and the
exercises are done in and out of
chairs - with no floor work.
No
class April 14 & 21 and June 13.
Instructor:
Wendie Matte
#42908
Tuesdays & Fridays
March 21 - June 30
9:15 - 10:15 am
Filberg Centre Rotary Hall
$162/27
Evergreen Club
members receive
25% off of all 55+
classes.
Check receipts carefully
for important program
information.