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Nordic Pole Walking
Level 1
Similar to cross-country skiing
in technique, this invigorating
cardio workout uses nearly 90%
of your muscles by working both
the upper and lower body, and
burns more calories than regular
walking. This easy, low-impact ac-
tivity is a fun way to get fit! Note:
Poles provided.
Instructor:
Catherine Egan
#37725
Fri, Apr 24 - June 12
11 am - 12 pm
$60/8
Nordic Pole Walking
Level 2
If you are looking for a more
challenging Nordic Walking
course, this class is for you! We
will take things up a notch by
offering a higher fitness chal-
lenge with a faster pace, different
terrain, hills, and callesthetics!
Note: Poles provided.
Instructor:
Catherine Egan
#37726
Fri, Apr 24 - June 12
12:30 - 1:30 pm
$60/8
Pickleball
Join in and have fun playing this
exciting paddle game! Like a mini
tennis game Pickleball is played
by 2 or 4 people on a badminton-
sized court using wood paddle
racquets and a plastic style base-
ball. Equipment will be provided.
#37544
Tues & Thurs
Apr 2 - May 19
2:30 - 4:30 pm
Native Sons Hall
$2.50/Drop-in
After May 19, play moves
outdoors. Call for details.
Life in Residential Care
This session for family caregiv-
ers focuses on the process of
adjustment after a person with
dementia has moved into a
residential care facility. Learn
about the changes to your role
as a caregiver that this transition
can bring, and how to enhance
your visits. Strategies for work-
ing effectively with a care team
and tips for acting as an advocate
within a residential care setting
will be covered.
#37276
Wed, May 27
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Filberg Centre
No charge, please pre-register
Estate Planning
Nobody plans to make the tax
man a beneficiary of their estate;
however consider this fact: An
estate of $500,000 could provide
the government with taxes and
probate of up to $130,000. Learn
about liabilities payable at death,
how to minimize the govern-
ments share of your estate, the
importance of properly prepared
wills and powers of attorney and
strategies to reduce taxes and
fees.
#37597
Mon, Mar 30
1 - 2:30 pm
Native Sons Hall
No charge, please pre-register
Badminton
Get some exercise, meet new
players and improve your game
in this fast paced group sport!
No games
April 13, 17 & May 18.
#37675
Mon, Thurs & Fri
Apr 9 - June 29
1 - 3 pm
Lewis Centre Gym
$2.50/Drop-in
Intro to Sea Kayaking
If you have never tried kayaking
(or haven’t been out paddling in
a while) and are interested in ex-
ploring the beautiful Courtenay
River Estuary from a whole new
vantage point, then this is a great
way to start your day! Join us for
an early morning course where
you will learn about boats and
equipment, then get out on the
water with a certified instructor
to learn paddling skills.
#37980
Tues, May 12
10 am - 12:30 pm
or
#37981
Thurs, June 25
9:30 am - 12 pm
$42
Write your Life Story
Writing your life story is telling
of your experience, strength and
hope passed on to your family
and loved ones. Learn to access
memories through a variety of
writing exercises and story shar-
ing. You will be encouraged to
write small vignettes that recount
different aspects of your life.
Instructor:
Traci Skuce
#37742
Thurs, Apr 23 - June 11
1 – 2:30 pm
Lewis Park Tsolum Bldg.
$96/8