Open to individuals age 50 or older.
Active Living Centre Hours:
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Offices are located at the Recreation Office, located on the south side of the FlightExec Centre.
News and Views September and October 2024
Dorchester - Programs
433 Euchre
Location: Activity Centre
Thursday 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Bid Euchre
Location: Activity Centre
- Wednesday's: 7pm - 10pm
- Prizes to be won
Bingo
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Every Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. using the WOW program (over the phone), join in on the fun and interact with people from home while playing bingo. BINGO cards are provided and can either be picked up at the Centre or dropped off at your home. There aren’t any prizes but the winners get bragging rights!
- Dial: 1-866-267-6767
- Enter the 7-digit passcode 9377978 then press #
Bus Trips
- Bus trips are run monthly and can be found in the newsletter or by contacting Karen Gress
Chair Yoga
In-Person Chair Yoga:
Location: Activity Centre
- Monday's in-person with certified yoga instructor April Geoffrey 11:15 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.
- Thursday's in person with certified yoga instructor April Geoffrey 11:15 a.m. - 12:05 p.m
Cost:- $35.00 members / $45.00 non-members (8-week session)
- Pay-as-you-go is $5.00 members / $7.00 non-members
Computer Lessons
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Janis Baines is offering to make house calls to help people with connecting with family and friends through Skype (video call) or other conference meeting apps and to help with general computer/device issues.
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Please let us know if you are interested and we will have Janis contact you.
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Cost: $20.00/hour
Craft Group (Craft and Chat)
- 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. - scheduled periodically
- Participants of this class will make decorations or party favours for the centre events i.e. Hot Meals, Socials etc.
- Instructor: Karen Gress
Dance Fit
Location: Lions Community Hall
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10:30AM – 11:30AM.
Instructor: Shelly Hansford.
8-week sessions.
Cost:
- $40 members / $50 non-members (for once a week for 8-weeks).
- Twice a week cost: $80 members / $100 non-members.
This class is a low impact, dance styled fitness class that consists of a warmup, 20/30 minutes of cardio, full-body toning, a cool down and stretch. All are welcome, no fitness/dance experience necessary.
Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga
Location: Activity Centre
Tuesday’s 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost - $40.00 for members or $50.00 for non-members
- pay-as-you-go is $7.00 for members or $9.00 for non-members
Instructor: Bonnie Di Bernardo
Follow Bonnie as she leads you through yoga poses modified to individual’s needs, gentle movement sequences to help improve the body’s movement patterns, yogic breath techniques, and guided relaxation.
Hot Meals
- Second Friday of every month (unless listed otherwise) 12 noon in the Lions Community Hall
- $20.00 for a full course meal including dessert & tea/coffee and entertainment
- Purchase tickets as soon as possible by dropping by the Centre or reserve your tickets by contacting Karen Gress
Indoor Kite Flyers
Every Friday from 10:30AM – 12PM
For more information, contact Penny by email penny@pennywearne.com or call 519-268-3306.
Kurling
- Location: Lions Den
- Tuesday’s 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Cost: $2 members / $4 non-members
Line Dancing
Line Dancing
Location: Lions Den
Beginners Line Dancing
Thursday’s 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Beginners Plus Line Dancing
Thursday’s 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Cost: $20.00 for members and $30.00 for non-members
- pay-as-you-go $4.00 for members and $6.00 for non-members
Learn basic Line Dancing steps with Karen.
Mahjong Lessons
Location: Lions Den
Wednesdays from 9am – 12pm
Join Lawrence Seah for “Coffee and Mahjong Social”. Mahjong or mah-jongg is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. It is played by four players. If you are interested in this exciting new opportunity to learn this game, call, or email us to sign up. Once participants learn to play the game, this will develop into a social drop-in program where everyone can join in on Wednesday mornings to play Mahjong.
Pickleball
Pickleball is located in the gymnasium at the FlightExec Centre.
- Tuesday and Thursday at 12:00 - 2:30 p.m.
- Mondays 7:00 am - 8:50 am
- For members only.
- Admission: $2.00 daily fee.
- Paddles and balls are provided during the program.
Pilates
Location: Daycare
- In person Pilates Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Location: Lions Den
- In person Pilates Thursday- 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Location: Lions Den
- COST
- $70.00 for members and $80.00 for non-members for an 8 week session.
- Pay-as-you-go is $10.00 for members and $12.00 for non-members.
- If you register for twice a week the cost is $130.00 for members and $160.00 for non-members
- Instructor: Laura Lea Devine.
- Pilates is a method of exercise endorsed by physicians for almost a century. It has become one of today’s most sought after workouts that helps strengthen and condition muscles, reduce and eliminate back ache, dramatically improves posture, flexibility and balance as well as getting you on your way to long, lean, toned muscles and a flat stomach. Call (519) 268-2025 for more information.
Pole Walking
Pole Walking
Location: Walking Track
Tuesday’s 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost pay-as-you-go $2.00 for members and $4.00 for non-members
Urban poling is a sport that combines the aerobic and strength building benefits of cross-country skiing with walking.
Shuffleboard
- Location: Lions Den
- Monday's and Wednesday's 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- $2.00 for members and $4.00 for non-members. It's lots of fun! For more information call (519) 268-2025.
Stitch and Chatter Club
Location: Activity Centre
Join this lively, social group for a fun afternoon of crafts from 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.. You are welcome to quilt, sew, knit, crochet, cross stitch etc. Bring your favourite craft to work on. If you’d like to learn to quilt, there are lots of helpers here to give you a hand. You don’t have to be a pro crafter, just come out to have fun, stitch away and have a chat with the gang. (except the 1st Monday of the month when the group Sews for Cancer). The cost is $2.00 for members and $4.00 for non-members per class. Marlene McKnight is the organizer of this class. Join “The Ragged Edge Quilters” Guild.
Thorndale Senior's Group
The Thorndale seniors meet the third Wednesday of every month at 2:30 p.m. at the Thorndale Library. These "Wonderful Wednesdays" feature a guest speaker or entertainment and delicious light refreshments. For more information call 519-461-1150.
Women's Drumming Circle
Women’s Drumming Circle
Location: Dorchester Fairgrounds (the new building)
Zumba
Zumba
Location: FlightExec Centre Arena Gymnasium
Instructor: Ellen Johnson
Friday’s 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
8- week sessions
Cost: $40.00 for members and $50.00 for non-members
Pay-as-you-go is $7.00 for members and $9.00 for non-members
Instructor: Sheila Shorrell
1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month (except for June) from 2pm-3:30pm
June date: June 6 and June 27
(there will be no drumming in the months of July and August, however will resume in the Fall (September 5th, 2024)
Zoomlicious
Location: Lions Den
Instructor: Ellen Johnson
Friday’s 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
8- week sessions
Cost: $40.00 for members and $50.00 for non-members
Pay-as-you-go is $7.00 for members and $9.00 for non-members
Thorndale - Programs
Beginners Line Dancing
Beginners Line Dancing
Wednesday’s 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Instructor: Karen Gress
8-week sessions
Cost: $20.00 for members and $30.00 non-members
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga Monday’s 9 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
Location: Meeting Room #3
Chair Yoga Thursday 9 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
Location: Meeting Room #3
Cost: $40 for members and $50 for non- members
pay-as-you-go is $7 for members and $9 for non-members
Instructor: April Geoffery
Benefits of Chair Yoga: increases circulation, strengthens muscles, increases flexibility, lubricates joints, improves range of motion & mobility, improves balance, eliminates toxins, calms the mind/relaxation and improves concentration.
Euchre
Location: Meeting Room #1
Tuesdays from 1PM – 2:50PM
Cost: $2 members and $ non-members
Cash prizes to be won
Come out and join this fun, social group play this enjoyable card game
Mat Yoga
Location: Meeting Room #3
Mat Yoga Mondays and Thursdays 10am-10:50am
Cost: $40.00 for members and $50.00 for non- members
pay-as-you-go is $7.00 for members and $9.00 for non-members
Instructor: April Geoffery
Men's Coffee Hour
Wednesday’s 10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Enjoy a hot cup of coffee, baked good and great conversation in meeting room #1 for $2.00.
Pickleball
Mondays and Wednesdays: 1PM – 2:50PM in the gym.
Cost: $2 members.
Must be a member to play pickleball.
Women's Coffee Hour
Wednesday’s 10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Enjoy a hot cup of coffee, baked good and great conversation in meeting room #3 for $2.00.