Special Features - 141119-Winter Rec Reporter

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Comox Recreation

Courtenay Recreation

CVRD Sports & Aquatic Centres

Community Groups

Recreation Reporter

Comox Valley

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Comox Valley Regional DistrictSports & Aquatic Centres250-334-9622

250-339-2255Comox Recreation

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Come Play with Us!

Drop in Late Night Hockey Tuesday & Thursday, see pages 40 & 41

Have fun, enjoy life andCome play with US!Have fun, enjoy life andCome play with US!

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What’s Inside...31CVRD Sports & Aquatic Centres

55CourtenayRecreation

3ComoxRecreation

Community GroupsSpecial Needs Recreation ......113CV Accessibility Committee ..113Low Cost Recreation .............123Volunteer Opportunities .......124 Cumberland Recreation ........126CFB Comox ..........................127Centennial Committee..........128Boys & Girls Club/Girl Guides .......................... 129

Green CommitmentThe Comox Valley Recreation Reporter is made with paper

that is 80% post-consumer waste. When you’re finished with this brochure, please recycle it or

pass it on to a friend.

Sports & Social Club/CV ArtGallery/Eldercollege ........... ...130Winter Jam/NIC First Aid .......131CV Skating Club/Scouts/Brigadoon Dance ..................1324Rs/Black Creek/Courtenay Museum ..............133Community Directory ...........134

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Comox Recreation COME PLAY WITH US!

Town of Comox Recreation Department - Vision Statement�e Recreation Department will strive to work in partnership with the community to provide exceptional recreational services and programs that foster a strong community identity and enhance community and personal health and well-being. We will provide services and facilities that are safe, innovative, inclusive, accessible, a�ordable, up-to-date and that meet the needs of the community. Welcoming and life enhancing experiences for members of our community will be provided. We will support environmental and economic sustainability.

�e Comox Community Centre will be known as the heart of the community.

Table of ContentsFacility Staff/Registration ................4

Preschool Programs ........................5-6

PLC/Holiday Programs ......................7

Children/Youth Programs .........8 -10

Chimo Gymnastics ......................10-13

Martial Arts - all ages .............14-15

Fitness Studio ..............................16-17

Adult/Youth Programs .............18-23

General Interest/Pickleball .....24-25

Racquet Sports .............................26-27

Birthday Parties/Special Events ..28

Facility Information ...................29-30

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Comox Community Centre COME PLAY WITH US! 1855 Noel Ave, [email protected] 250-339-2255 www.comox.ca/recreation

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How to Register:In Person:

1855 Noel Avenue, ComoxPay by Cash, Cheque,

Interact, Visa, Mastercard, or Quality Foods Rec Bucks

By Phone:250-339-2255Pay by Visa or MastercardPlease have the following Information ready:* Registrant’s information* Course name and time* Visa or Mastercard # and the expiry date.

Please note: our Registration Policies

and Refund Policies on page 30.

Recreation Director Mandy Johns Ext.225Manager of Recreation Services Ted Hagmeier Ext.227Programmers Caleigh Ellis Ext. 226 Jessie Wallis Ext. 226Fitness Studio Attendant Glenn Hascar Ext.232Childminding Andi Davies Crystal Oelke

Clerk III Marketing/Finance Rhonda Bonnici Ext.223O�ce Administration Cindy Major Ext.224Clerk II Jenny Leakey Sue TompkinsClerk I Michele WilliamsMaintenance Supervisor John Dove

COMOX RECREATION 250-339-2255

Custodians John Murphy Len Parent Glenn Ponsford Martyn Reid

HOURS OF OPERATIONMonday to Friday 6:00 am - 9:30 pm

Saturday & Sunday9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Please note: The front desk closes 30 minutes prior to the

building closing.

Stat Holiday Closures:January 1

Note: Programs do not run on stat holidays and

may be cancelled or change location during special events.

Family Day February 9

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Diaper Gym (1 – 2 years)Developmentally, a baby’s first few years are remarkable, so don’t miss a minute! Share the challenges of this age with other parents while your infant explores our safe and stimulating environment. Facilitated free play, circle time and lots of fun for everyone is what Diaper Gym is all about. Tuesdays

January 6 - March 249:15 am - 10:00 amGymnastics Facility $60.00 - 12 Sessions

Teeter Tots (2 – 4 years)Every physical skill learned at this age has a huge ripple effect on a child’s physical, mental and social development. Facilitated free play, circle time and lots of fun make Teeter Tots the place to be!!! Tuesdays & Fridays

January 6 - March 2710:15 am - 11:15 amGymnastics Facility$120.00 - 24 Sessions

or$60.00- 12 SessionsTuesdays or Fridays only

Moms/Dads Morning O� (2 months – 5 years)Let us take care of your little ones while you take care of yourself! Childminding is offered 3 mornings a week other than statutory or school holidays. Please note that this program is designed for children ages 2 months to pre-kindergarten. No class Feb 9. Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

January 5 - March 27Room A 8:45 am - 10:45 am$3.00/morning 2nd child $2.50

Check out Page 24 for our new Wellness

series workshops.

Diaper Gym and Teeter TotsDrop-ins are $5.00.

10 visit punch cards are available at $45.00.

Juice Box Disco (1 month - 11 years)If you LOVE to strike up a ran-dom dance party in the kitchen and are looking for fun ways to connect with your kids while getting a workout, rock your way to the Juice Box Disco. Adult music with no set dance steps to learn or moves to master while meeting new friends on the dance �oor. Complete with fun disco ball-style dance lighting, this child-friendly ‘day-club’ is sure to please dancers of vari-ous ages. Parent participation required.

FridaysJanuary 9 - January 303:15 pm - 4:00 pmRoom B$20.00 - 4 Sessions February 6 - February 273:15 pm - 4:00 pmRoom B$20.00 - 4 Sessions

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Pre-School Yoga (30 months – 5 years)It’s never too early to start yoga! Your preschooler will enjoy a fun-filled yoga experience appropriate for their developmental level.

�ursdays January 8 - February 1210:45 am - 11:30 amRoom B$45.00 - 6 SessionsFebruary 19 - March 2610:45 am - 11:30 amRoom B$45.00 - 6 Sessions Pre-School Play Time

(3 - 5 years)Join us for open gym play for pre-school ages 3 - 5 yrs. We’ll have plasma cars, slides, a mini roller coasters, basketball hoops, hockey nets and more. This is an unfacilitated, parent supervised program. Please bring indoor shoes.

SaturdaysJanuary 10 - January 3110:00 am -11:30 amGym A $12.00 - 4 Sessions Drop-in $3.50

Soccer, Snacks and Story time (3 - 4 years)An introduction to the fun action of soccer will be presented through skills and games. Please bring a snack so that we can refuel those little bodies while they enjoy a story or two a�er their busy soccer session.

FridaysJanuary 9 - March 2711:30 am - 12:15 pmMulti Purpose 1$70.00 - 12 Sessions

Treefrog Music Together - C (9 months – 5 years)Internationally successful, research-based curriculum introduces children to a wide range of musical experience through moving, playing, singing, dancing, and joyful noise-making. Award-winning CD and songbook bring the musical exploration home. Enrich your child’s life with the gift of musical confidence and competence. And have SO MUCH FUN!No class Feb 9.Instructor: Kazimea Sokil Mondays Fridays

January 12 - March 23 January 16 - March 2010:15 am - 11:00 am 10:15 am - 11:00 am10 Sessions 10 Sessions

See page 24 for Treefrog - Parents Beginner Guitar, please note that parents participating in this class must be registered in Treefrog Music Together.

All sessions are held in Room B

$160.00 2nd child $80.00 Children under 9 mo.

FREE! with paid sibling.

Mother Goose and FriendsThe Comox Valley School District presents a FREE 8 week session promoting healthy bonding between you and your child, stimulating your child’s early literacy development, learning fun songs, rhymes and stories to share with your child, meeting local families and building community connections! For more information contact Evelyn 250-335-9022.

�ursdays January 22 - March 129:30 am - 10:30 amMulti Purpose #2

For children aged 1 to 4 and their parents.

10:45 am - 11:45 amMulti Purpose #2

Newborns to 1 year old can participate with their parent.

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PCL Wednesdays (5 – 12 years)

January 14 and/orFebruary 25

Creative Clay - Make and deco-rate your own clay creation. Supplies included.

January 28 and/orMarch 11

Mad Scientists - Spark your imagination outside of school and take part in a variety of dif-ferent experiments.

February 11 and/orMarch 25

Outdoor Explorers - Explore the wonders of nature by enjoy-ing a variety of activities, crafts, games, and outdoor adventures.

1:30 pm - 3:30 pmRoom A $10.00 per session

Art AttackPRO D Days (5 – 12 years)A fun art themed day that includes games, outdoor activities and fun art projects to bring home at the end of the day.

MondaysFebruary 168:30 am - 4:30 pm$30.00

Winter Frosty Fun - Parent & Tots (3 – 5 years)

Monday - December 22Silly Snowman Crafts - Make snowman themed crafts together.

Tuesday - December 23Tree Trinkets - Parents, come make decorations for your tree with your preschoolers.

Monday - December 29Frozen Fun - Fun crafts and activities based on the popular movie Frozen. Tuesday - December 30Wacky Winter - Create winter themed crafts with your preschoolers.

Friday - January 2Tacky Penguin Party - Read Tacky the Penguin together and participate in fun crafts and games about the book.

10:00 am - 12:00 pmRoom A $10.00 per session

Winter Frosty Fun - Children (6– 11 years)Looking for something fun to do over your winter break, check out some of our afternoon programs.

Monday - December 22Great Gingerbread Race - Go on a scavenger hunt to track down your runaway gingerbread men and then decorate them.

Tuesday - December 23Reindeer Games - Come out and participate in the famous rein-deer games.

Monday - December 29Santa’s Science Lab - Come check out Santa’s favorite science experiments.

Tuesday - December 30Penguin Party - Don’t forget to pack your happy feet for this pen-guin party. Participate in penguin games and make a penguin craft.

Friday - January 2Frozen Fun - Make some crafts from the popular Disney movie Frozen and enjoy a sweet treat.

1:00 pm - 3:00 pmRoom A $10.00 per session

Break Programs

Join us for Family Day February 9Free Drop-ins

Spring

please see Spring Rec Reporter or check our website

http://comox.ca/recreation/about and watch for

facebook updates at https://www.facebook.com/comoxrec

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Girls Club (7 – 10 years)Hey girls! Want to hangout with your friends, make cool crafts, paint your nails, do some baking and play a game or two? Then this is the program for you. Girls Club is all about you and your friends having fun in a safe and supportive environment. Please pack outdoor clothes and let us know of any allergies.Instructor: Crystal Oelke �ursdays

January 15 - March 262:45 pm - 5:15 pmRoom A $82.50

Family, Fun & Fitness (8 – 12 years)Have the whole family get fit together. Parent/child duos get fit in pairs doing circuit exercises for 35 minutes using body weight, hand weights, medicine balls, bosus and bands. Finish off with 10 minutes of stretching.Instructor: Glenn Hascarl Saturdays

11:30 am -12:15 pmJanuary 10 - February 7$43.00 - 5 SessionsFebruary 21 - March 28$43.00 - 5 Sessions

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January 8 - March 261:00 pm - 2:00 pmRacquet CourtsFree

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Starts Friday January 9Fridays - 6:30 - 8:00 pm

$2 for individuals, $5 for a family of 3 or more.

Bring on Friday nights with family friendly mayhem. Bounce on our In�atable Obstacle Course! Go crazy with sports including walleyball, racquet sports, basketball, soccer, hockey, and ping pong.

Don't forget cra�s, music and plasma cars! Parent supervision and direct interaction required.Activities are subject to change without notice.

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Tailgate Garage SaleJust making garage sales a bit easier! Let us take care of the ad-vertising, you pack, park and sell.

SaturdayMarch 28 8:30 am -10:30 am$5.00 +gst w/ 1 table $10.00 + gst w/ 2 tables

Wild Art (9 – 14 years)Learn techniques to draw & paint wildlife from herons, bears, dragonflies and more! Step by step demonstrations are followed by time to create unique artwork. Draw in pencil, chalk pastel and charcoal and paint in watercolour and acrylics. Samples of class projects will be available at the front desk. Bring a friend to the first class for free!Instructor: Lisa Zervakis Tuesdays

January 13 - March 36:00 pm - 7:30 pmRoom A $68.00 - 8 Sessions

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Yoga - Kids Yoga(Grades 1 - 6)Who says kids don't do yoga? Yoga increases flexibility, stretches the imagination, im-proves focus, concentration and expands learning and self discipline. Yoga develops many wonderful qualities in children. Bring your favourite blanket (for relaxation).Instructor: Akiko Shima

�ursdaysJanuary 22 - March 263:15 pm - 4:15 pmRoom C $80.00 - 10 Sessions

1729 A Comox Avenue Comox, BC | 250.339.2822 www.pearlellisgallery.comA volunteer-run public art gallery featuring paintings, sculpture, photography & more by established and emerging local artists. Free admission.

Pearl Ellis Gallery

Capoeira for Kids - C (5 - 13 years) A great way to discover the mysterious and captivating Brazilian Martial Art of Capoeira. Through games, challenges and traditional teachings, teacher Alicia Fennell will inspire new students to move their bodies in ways they never thought possible and gain amazing courage, strength, coordination and flexibility. Practitioners of Capoeira learn self defence, acrobatics, music and culture in a positive yet disciplined environment. No class Jan 15.Instructor: Alicia Fennell Tuesdays & �ursdays

January 6 - March 263:00 pm - 4:00 pmMulti Purpose #1 $178.00 - 23 Sessions

Woman’s Clothing ExchangeSwap or buy clothes from vari-ous vendors with style.

SaturdayFebruary 79:00 am -11:00 amMulti Purpose$5.00 +gst w/ 1 table $10.00 + gst w/ 2 tables

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CHIMO GYMNASTICS

GBC Membership All Chimo program

participants must have a current GBC membership

valid from Sept 1, 2014 to Aug 31, 2015

($25 incl. GST)

Home School - C This class will follow the CanGym programming like the Recreational and Achievers classes. Depending on registration numbers, participants will be divided by age and skill level after the first week whenever possible.

January 5 - March 25Mondays (5 - 8 years) 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm$165.00 Wednesdays (9 years and up)10:00 am - 12:00 pm$228.00(5 - 8 years)12:30 - 2:00 pm$180.00

School Field Trips - C A marvelous opportunity to allow your class to explore and learn about the wonderful world of gymnastics. Our facility is very well equipped and provides a great setting for learning. Single lesson $6/student; 2 lessons $5/student; 4 lessons $4/student.

January 5 - March 25 Tuesdays or Wednesdays

Tuesdays1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesdays1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

All Chimo gymnastics are Contract Programs,

coached by certified instructors, and are held in the beautiful, bright, dedicated gymnastics facility in the Comox Community Centre.

For TEENS

Starts January 9 Fridays 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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SaturdayCourtenay Recreation Florence Filberg Centre operates as a Community Centre for those 55 years and over during the daytime, Monday through Friday, with some specified evening times. The Club Food Service also operates Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, September to June. Hours of operation are adjusted for July & August and are published in the monthly newsletter and on the Club’s website. The remainder of the time, the facility is a Community Centre used for a variety of leisure programs offered for a variety of age groups, as well as numerous facility rentals.

• Discount on Older Adult Leisure Programs, Fitness & Weightroom • Receive a monthly newsletter• Use of the Computer Lab and access to internet service • Food Services at affordable prices• Participate in a variety of Club activities• Trips and Special Events at discount prices• Hang out with a fun group of ACTIVE people

Club Membership Benefits include

Special Events•Dinner/Dances • Bazaars • Armchair Travel • Luncheons• Fashion Shows• Pancake Breakfasts• Educational Lectures

Music & Dancing• Choristers• Friday Night Dances• Valley Echoes Band• Gospel Sing Along• Ukulele Club

Computer Lab• 4 P.C.’s with printers• Internet• ScannerComputer training available in one to one or small group classes.

Sports & Fitness• Carpet Bowling• Floor Curling• Par 3 Golf• Cycling

Crafts & Hobbies• Computer Club• Quilting• Fabric Painting• Art Club• Drama Club• Android Tablet Group• Genealogy Club• Stamp Club

Evergreen ClubActivities

www.evergreenseniorsclub.org

The Evergreen Club is supported by Courtenay Recreational Association and provides leisure activities for those 55 years of age or better.

Membership fees are paid annually and are required to participate in most Evergreen activities.

For more information, call 250-338-1000 orvisit website @ www.evergreenseniorsclub.org

Cards & Games• Cribbage• Bridge• Mahjong• Texas Hold’em• Mexican Train• Canasta

• Chess• Scrabble • Bingo• Darts• Whist

• Table Tennis• Snooker• Pickleball• Badminton

• Karaoke• Recorder• Heartstrings• Happy Gang

• Camera Club• Book Club• Knit & Crochet• Brazilian Embroidery• Meet & Greet (Singles) Group•iPads Only

• CD Burner• WiFi

• At the Movies

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Shake off the Winter Blues and Volunteer at the 55 or better Evergreen Club!

Discover your path to meeting new people, learning new things, and engaging with your community!

Contact: Deanne McRae, Volunteer Coordinator, Courtenay Recreational Association, Evergreen Club Email: [email protected] or call 250-338-1000 ext 232

Evergreen Food ServiceEvergreen club members! Support your club and drop-in for a light lunch or snack prepared by our friendly volunteers.

Salads, soups, sandwiches & sweetsare available.

Look for monthly specials.

Food Service hours:Monday to Friday: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm(closed on the weekend)

Location:At the Florence Filberg Centre411 Anderton AvenueEvergreen Lounge (lower level)

Check out the Evergreen Club trips upcoming for 2015:

•South Pacific Cruise •Hawaii Celebrity Solstice Cruise•The Book of Mormon (Musical), Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver•Chemainus Theatre Performances•Tulalip Resort & Casino Getaway And much, much more!Pick up a copy of the Club’s monthly newsletter or visit the website at www.evergreenseniorsclub.org

Travel Opportunities

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Wednesday, February 11, 2015

1:00 pm Florence Filberg Centre,

Rotary HallYear-end reports, and

election of new Executive members.

Refreshments served following the meeting.

Great music by local bands! 7:30 to 10:30 pm Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre.Evergreen Club members $5.00, non-members. $7.00 Refreshments will be available.

Dance dates : January 2,9 & 30 • February 20 & 27

ANNUALGENERALGENERALMEETING

Evergreen Club2015

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DancesFriday Night

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January 1st Pancake Breakfastpresented by the EvergreenClub and the Courtenay Centennial Committee

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Sizzling Saturday+(Jan. 10)

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Muscle Mania(Jan. 9)

* Senior rate applies to Evergreen Club members only. For information on how to become a member, ask at office. See page 93 for a listing of Evergreen fitness activities.

If you’re participating in our fitness programs, playing squash or using our weightroom, you’re invited to use this service. See page 59 for more info.

Please note: All classes are first come, first served. Please ensure you arrive 10 minutes early as

numbers are limited in some classes.

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Spin ,Stretch & Strength(Jan. 14)

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Senior (55+)* $4.50 $45 $202.50 n/a n/a

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Pre-Registered Class, regular punch cards are not accepted

Please note: This schedule is subject to change

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MuscleMania(Jan. 7)

Spin& Abs(Jan.5)

PowerSpin &Beyond(Jan. 6)

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Zumba, Core & More +(Jan. 6)

BootCamp Blast+(Jan. 6)

Core N Cuts(Jan.9)

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* Participants are required to pay & sign in prior to class start. Sign in BEGINS 30 minutes before class starts.

How to Pay: Pay & sign in at the office (except 6:30 am class)

* Children in fitness classes:The City of Courtenay fitness class-es are teen and adult oriented. For the safety, comfort and enjoyment of all, it is City of Courtenay’s pol-icy that children cannot be acco-modated in fitness classes. Ask us about childcare hours.

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Zumba Core and More+Tuesdays 9:00 - 10:15 amThis class has easy to follow dance based movements in-spired by Bollywood, Hip Hop, Rock and Roll, Swing and more. We will complete the class with a strength and core workout plus a long relaxing stretch.

Muscle Mania Wednesdays 5:15 - 6:15 pm &Fridays 9:00 - 10:00 am A total body workout. All muscle groups are targeted using a va-riety of equipment. Possible side effects include fat loss, toning & increased bone density.

Core N CutsThursdays 10:30 - 11:30 amA Core based exercise class in-termixed with HITS Cardio us-ing balls, Bosus, Bikes, bands and Body weight to carve curves tighten butts, sculpt abs, and melt body fat.

Boot Camp Blast+Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:45 amThursdays 9:00 - 10:15 amYou can command power, strength and agility with this boot camp class that will push you to your limits. As you ma-neuver your way through each workout station, you’ll lunge, crunch, box and more for a full body workout.

Spin, Stretch & StrengthMondays & Wednesdays 12:00 - 1:00 pmNew to spin or prefer a change of routine? This class will offer a mix of spinning followed by core exercises culminating with a good overall stretch! Limited to 17 participants.

Kick and Core Monday 9:00 - 10:00 amA high energy mixed impact workout with a combination of boxing and kick boxing moves modified for safety and enjoy-ment mixed with targeted core training using a variety of equip-ment.

Sizzling Saturday + Saturdays 9:00 - 10:15 amJoin us for a fun class guaranteed to make you sizzle! Kick things off with 50 minutes of low im-pact aerobics combined with some super stylish dance moves. Finish with a 20 minute segment of core strength and soothing stretches.

Ballet Barre FitnessWednesdays 9:00 - 10:15 am &Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:45 pmHigh energy fitness class fusing dance, Pilates, Yoga and sculpt-ing. You’ll firm, tighten and tone your whole body without adding bulk, best of all burning calories while having fun!

Power Spin & BeyondTuesdays 5:15 - 6:15 pmA high intensity, low impact class that will blast away the fat, be ready to workout through a va-riety of phases: warm-up, steady cadences, speed sprints, hill climbs, and cool-downs as well as body work done off the bike. This class will keep you guessing and coming back for more! Lim-ited to 17 participants.

Spin & Abs Mondays 5:15 - 6:15 pm This indoor cycling workout is guaranteed to burn lots of calo-ries and strengthen and tone your lower body too. The ride that is set to music will take you up and down hills and flats and get your endorphins flowing. The class will finish with a 15 minute intense abdominal rou-tine and stretch. Limited to 17 participants.

See following page for pre-registered classes

Drop-in Fitness

Bosu BlastThursdays 5:30 - 6:30 pmThis class incorporates the BOSU Balance Trainer into the entire workout session! The focus is on the whole body, cardio endur-ance, strength, balance, agility and core stability

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Stroller FitHigh energy, fat burning, full body workout with your Baby! This class caters to all fitness levels. This session will increase your overall fitness through car-dio & endurance drills, strength & interval training. No class February 9.Instructor: Robynne Sharko-Stapley of the Vertical Gym

MondaysJanuary 19 - March 99:00 - 10:15 amLewis Centre$58/7 Sessions$10/Drop-in

30/30 Spin TRX HybridGet the best of both worlds Spinning 30 minutes to crank up the heart rate - then train 30 minutes with equipment de-signed for Navy Seals. The TRX is a suspension training method using leveraged bodyweight ex-ercises designed to build power,strength, flexibility balance and mobility. Guaranteed to make you sweat, bring a towel and some water for this full body workout! No class February 9.Instructor: Tammy Jones

MondaysJanuary 5 - March 306:30 - 7:30 am$78/12 Sessions

orTuesdays & Thursdays• January 6 - February 12• February 17 - March 26

orWednesdays & Fridays• January 7 - February 13• February 18 - March 276:30 - 7:30 amLewis Centre$78/12 Sessions

TRX Body BlastBody Blast is a strength focused class, which is based on reps, tempo and form. Body Blast en-gages all your muscles with thisnon-stop TRX workout. Build overall strength, balance and flexibility with this total-body program. Register early as class size is limited to 9. No class February 9.Instructor: Tammy Jones

MondaysJanuary 12 - March 235:15 - 6:15 pmLewis Centre$80/10 Sessions

HIIT - High Intensity Interval TrainingThis class involves short and long bursts of plyometric and calisthenics targeting all body parts and giving you the most effective cardio workout in the shortest amount of time. In-tensity and difficulty of sets will be gradually increased and a stretch and cool down will be performed in each class. Wheth-er you are looking for a quick workout that is effective and fun or a great way to compliment your gym routine and lose those few extra pounds this class will be sure to bring results!Instructor: Tammy Jones

TuesdaysJanuary 6 - March 3112:10 - 12:45 pm$52/13 Session

orThursdayJanuary 8 - March 2612:10 - 12:45 pmLewis Centre$48/12 Sessions

Pilates with PropsThe use of props adds variety and fun to traditional mat ex-ercises. As well, the props fa-cilitate alignment and core en-gagement. In this class we will be using dynabands and balls of various weights and sizes to challenge you.Instructor: Elizabeth White

WednesdaysJanuary 14 - March 186:00 - 7:00 pmLewis Centre$75/10 Sessions ZenGa

ZenGa is the newest mind-body exercise modality from Stott Pi-lates. This innovative program fuses Pilates, yoga, and basic dance choreography to achieve fascia release as well as tradi-tional muscular strengthening and stretching. Various props are used to support the body, direct focus, and create fluidity and flow in each movement. No class February 9.Instructor: Liz White

MondaysJanuary 12 - March 236:00 - 7:00 pmFilberg Centre$75/10 Sessions

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Deep Core StrengthThis free 30 minute class will bring an intense core workout during your lunch break! Increasing the strength and endurance of deep core muscles has been proven in research to prevent low-back pain. Taught through a series of specific low-impact exercises, this pro-gram is designed to target the key abdominal stabilizing muscles to help you prevent injury and build those wash-board abdominals.Instructor: Dr. Derek Vinge

WednesdaysJanuary 14 - March 181:00 - 1:30 pmLewis Centre10 SessionsNo charge, registration recommended. Drop-ins available space permitting.

Pole Fitness - Level 1Designed for newcomers and those wanting to brush up their skills - Level 1 is the start of the progressive series of pole fitness! Not only will you learn spins, climbs and combos but you will also strengthen your arms, shoulders, back and core to pre-pare you for all the fun moves in this class and levels to come. Instructor: Robynne Sharko-Stapley of the Vertical Gym

ThursdaysJanuary 22 - March 126:30 - 7:30 pm$98/8 SessionsFilberg Centre

Pole Fitness - Level 2/3Now that you’ve got the bug for pole dancing lets get started learning sequences and moves that will challenge your strength. This class will cover a variety of new spins, climbs, floor work and your first inversions!Instructor: Robynne Sharko-Stapley of the Vertical Gym

ThursdaysJanuary 22 - March 127:45 - 8:45 pmFilberg Centre$98/8 Sessions

Classes that Fit Everyone!We have classes for every level of fitness, from first time real beginners right through the most advanced levels of fitness – and everything in-between.

Variety!To keep it interesting, we of-fer a variety of different class types, including Yoga, Pilates, Cycling, Zumba, Pole Fitness and more! You name it, we’ve probably got it (or we soon will!)

Great InstructorsAsk anyone – our instructors are, quite simply, the best. Many have been with us for 8, 10, 15 years (or more!). They’re experienced, energiz-ing, caring professionals that make every workout safe, fun, and effective!

Convenience!Our class schedule mean there’s always a class that fits YOUR schedule!



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• Functional Trainers • Jungle Gym• Treadmills• Cross Trainers• Stair Climbers• Rowing Machine• Recumbent Bicycles• Stationary Bicycles• Strength Machines• Free Weights

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Wide Variety of EquipmentProfessional AssistanceDrop-ins Welcome!Instructional Programs

55+ Strength Training

10-11:00 am

Monday - Friday5:00 am - 10:00 pmSaturday 8:30 am - 4:00 pmSunday8:30 am - 8:00 pm

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Great new weightroom with same Great service!Ages 13 & Over (13 - 15 years with supervision)

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Circuit Training 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Please note: Attendant hours will vary and may not be advertised. If you don’t see it here, please call us for a daily schedule!

55+ TRX9 - 10:00 am

Level 2

55+ TRX9 - 10:00 am

Level 2

55+ Strength Training 10:30 - 11:30 am

Mon & Wed 55+ Strength TrainingTues & Thurs Easy Does it 1:30 - 2:30 pm

TRX Body Blast5:15 - 6:15 pm

Wellness Centre

55+ TRX9 - 10:00 am

Level 1

55+ TRX9 - 10:00 am

Level 1

See page 111 forpersonal training options.

TRX7 - 7:30 am

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Wellness Centre & Fitness Pass Suspension Passes may be suspended in advance for a mini-mum of one month for medical reasons or if the pass holder is out of town. Passes will be sus-pended from the date the request is made (in writing) or from the date of a doctor’s certificate.

Students, familiarize yourselves with the weight-room in these orientation sessions prior to receiv-ing your membership card.

(All ages) If you’re participating in our programs, playing tennis, squash, or using our weightroom, your children are invited to drop in and play.

Mondays - Saturdays9:00 - 11:00 amDrop-in:$4.00/1¼ hour drop-in$5.00/1¾ hour drop-inother options also availablePunch Cards$35/10 X 1¼ hr drop-ins$40/10 X 1½ hr drop-ins

Not only will you learn about proper technique for using the equipment, you will also discover how to avoid injury and ensure that you actually get what you want out of your work out. Please allow approximately 45 minutes.

Tune-Up Schedule:Sessions take place when attendant is on duty but al-ternate times could be arranged if necessary. Please inform the office if an alternate time is required.

Attention New Student Members!

We recommend you consult your physician before beginning a fitness program.

Adult $5.50 $55.00Student $3.50 $35.00 Senior (55+)* $4.50 $45.00 Special Needs $3.50 $35.00

Memberships (includes 5% GST)

Adult $300 $175 $109 $44Student $150 $88 $56 $22Senior (55+)* $236 $153 $97 $40Special Needs $150 $88 $56 $22Family $695 $430 $240 $94.60

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Drop-in & Punch Cards(includes 5% GST)

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Circuit TrainingEnjoy a great workout using a variety of equipment. Circuit training includes cardio intervals between muscle strengthening exercises. It is a completely bal-anced workout that can be done at any age or fitness level and is a great calorie burner while ton-ing your body! No class Febru-ary 9.

Instructor: Juan BlancasTuesdays & ThursdaysJanuary 6 - March 317:00 - 8:00 pmLewis Centre$125/25 Sessions

orInstructor: Cathy RiopelleMondays & Wednesdays January 5 - March 307:00 - 8:00 pmLewis Centre Activity Room$120/24 Sessions

Easy Does It Strength TrainingThis program has been devel-oped to accommodate those with minor injuries or for those new to strength training. Buildyour strength gradually while working at your own pace underthe supervision of our qualified instructor.Instructor: Juan Blancas

Tuesdays & ThursdaysJanuary 6 - March 311:30 - 2:30 pmLewis Centre$125/25 Sessions

55+ Strength TrainingThe benefits of strength train-ing fitness for seniors and older adults are numerous and include arthritis relief, reducing the risk and severity of falls, weight maintenance, sleep improve-ment and a sense of mental well-being. With a qualified fit-ness instructor monitoring the gym floor at all times, you can rest assured that we will guide you through your fitness jour-ney, providing support at every turn. No class February 9.Instructor: Juan Blancas

Tuesdays & ThursdaysJanuary 6 - March 3110:30 - 11:30 am$125/25 Sessions

orMondays & WednesdaysJanuary 5 - March 3010:30 - 11:30 am

or1:30 - 2:30 pm$120/24 Sessions

orFridaysJanuary 9 - March 2710:00 - 11:00 am$60/12 SessionsLewis Centre

55+ TRX and Resistance TrainingSuspension training is perfect for the older adult allowing user to modify body position, base of support and stability to progress or regress an exercise. Movements on the TRX can stay simple and static or be more dy-namic, depending on your own level of comfort. Either way, you will develop stability and bal-ance along with muscle strength and joint mobility. Core activa-tion is a constant to improve both balance maintenance and balance recovery.Instructor: Tammy Jones

Tuesdays & Thursdays Level 1January 6 - February 12

orFebruary 17 - March 269:00 - 10:00 am

orWednesdays & Fridays Level 2January 7 - February 13

orFebruary 18 - March 279:00 - 10:00 amLewis Centre$78/12 Sessions

55+ Beginner Strength TrainingJoin us for this gentle intro-duction to strength training. Strength training is an excellent way to improve strength, mobil-ity, and stamina. Using a combi-nation of cardio and resistance exercises this class provides a whole body workout!Instructor: Cathy Riopelle

Tuesdays & ThursdaysJanuary 13 - March 313:00 - 4:00 pmLewis Centre Activity Room$115/23 Sessions

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Parent and Tot - C(1 - 3 years)Chimo’s Parent and Tot class is a child-directed, yet structured discovery of the fundamental movement patterns of gymnastics. Caregivers lead little ones through the circuits and coaches give active direction, feedback, and encouragement to parents and participants to ensure they get the very most out of their first gymnastics experience. Parents must dress to actively participate. No prerequisite required. Saturdays

January 3 - March 28 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm $108.00 - 12 Sessions

MondaysJanuary 5 - March 23 9:00 am - 9:45 am$99.00 - 11 Sessions

WednesdaysJanuary 7 - March 25 9:00 am - 9:45 am$108.00 - 12 Sessions

�ursdaysJanuary 8 - March 26 9:00 am - 9:45 am$108.00 - 12 Sessions

Independent Tots - C(2 - 3 years)A new offering for Chimo, this program promotes independent learning in a safe and structured environment. Children must be able to work without their parents by the third or fourth week, otherwise we recommend moving to a parent & tot class. In the proper setting children at this age progress very rapidly. Prerequisite - Parent and Tot Mondays

January 5 - March 23 11:00 am -12:00 pm $110.00 - 11 Sessions



Introductory Preschool - C (3 - 5 years)Our incredible gymnastics facility and professional staff are the starting point for learning the fundamental movement patterns of gymnastics, of sport, and of life! During this un-parented class, coaches work with children to develop independence, problem solving, balance, coordination, and confidence. Preschool Levels 1 - 3. Mondays

January 5 - March 23 9:00 am - 10:00 am OR

10:00 am - 11:00 am OR11:00 am -12:00 pm $110.00 - 11 Sessions WednesdaysJanuary 7 - March 2510:00 am - 11:00 am OR 11:00 am -12:00 pm$120.00 - 12 Sessions

�ursdaysJanuary 8 - March 26 11:00 am -12:00 pm$120.00 - 12 Sessions

SaturdaysJanuary 3 - March 28 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm $120.00 - 12 Sessions

Intermediate Preschool - C (3 - 5 years)Explore fundamental movement patterns. Children increase their physical literacy by working more challenging versions of landings, springs, locomotions, statics and rotations. Mastery at any level depends on repetition and corrected practice. This program is for children who are ready to refine their movement patterns into basic gymnastics skills. Pre-school Level 4 - 6. Mondays

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Small Group Personal Training Share the cost of a Personal Trainer in this individualized group training class. Our per-sonal trainers will help you de-velop and implement a training program based on your person-al goals. Sports specific requests welcome! Pre-registration is re-quired. Will resume in March, please call 250-338-5371 for details.Instructor: Kim Hamilton

TRX Body BlastBody Blast is a strength focused class, which is based on reps, tempo and form. Body Blast en-gages all your muscles with thisnon-stop TRX workout. Build overall strength, balance and flexibility with this total-body program. Register early as class size is limited to 9Instructor: Tammy Jones

MondaysMarch 16 - April 205:15 - 6:15 pmLewis Centre$64/10 Sessions

Wellness Centre OrientationsNot familiar with our Wellness Centre or facility? No problem. Book an orientation with one of our Wellness Centre staff and we will be happy to give you a personal tour through the room and provide all of the information you need to get you on track for working out in this beautiful new facility! Maximum of 4 people per time slot.

• Wednesday January 7 3:30 - 4:10 pm• Thursday January 8 9:00 - 9:40 am• Wednesday January 14 5:30 - 6:10 pm• Saturday January 24 9:00 - 9:40 am

55+ Circuit FitThis class is an option for those who want exercise, but don’t want the gym scene. This class will use a variety of equipment and will be fun yet challenging enough to work up a sweat.Instructor: Cathy Riopelle


• Thursday February 12 6:00 - 6:40 pm• Tuesday February 17 12:00 - 12:40 pm• Monday February 23 5:30 - 6:10 pm

Recreation is Essential to Personal Health• Recreation helps people live longer • Recreation prolongs independent living for seniors - keeping seniors vital and involved in community life • Recreation and fitness signifi cantly reduces the risk of coro nary heart disease and stroke • Recreation and fitness combat osteoporosis • Recreation and fitness combat diabetes • Recreation and fitness help in preventing specific types of cancers - particularly in the co lon, breast and lungs • Recreation and fitness help prevent and rehabilitate back problems • Recreation and arts/culture contribute to mental health • Recreation and arts/culture enhance overall health and well-being • Recreation is a proven therapeutic tool - helping to restore physical, mental and social ca- pacities and abilities (Excerpt: Benefits of Recreation Catalogue)

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1 session $50 3 sessions $135 5 sessions $200 10 sessions $325 15 sessions $375

5 sessions and over will receive a complimentary 11 punch Wellness Centre pass

Tammy JonesPersonal Training, Group Fitness, Third Age, Zumba, TRX, Spin, Fitness TheoryCertified Since: 2006Training Specialties: - Kickboxing - Zen Karate - Cardio-Kickboxing - Aquafit

Kim HamiltonPersonal Trainer, OsteoFit, Third Age Fitness Leader, 200 Hour Yoga Alliance ProgramCertified Since: 2005Training Specialties: - Working with 50+ age group - TRX and Spin - Osteoporosis or less mobility

Joyce LeongGroup Fitness Leader, Music Module, Strength Module, Spinning Module, Third AgeCertified Since: 1995Training Specialties:- Older Adults, New gym users- Mobility/Balance issues- Core training, Sport Specific

1 session $753 sessions $2035 sessions $30010 sessions $49015 sessions $563

Private Semi Private (2 people)

Juan BlancasPersonal Trainer, Weight Training, Fitness Theory, Third AgeCertified Since: 2002Training Specialties: - Better Butts - Awesome Abs/Phenomenal Abdominals - The Magic of Muscles - Wobble Board & Balance - Step, Resistance Tubing, Dumbbell - Developing Self Esteem - Stability Ball - Body Ball, Core activation, Assessment & Training

Personal Training Team

Benefits of Personal Training• Improve Your Overall Fitness. Improve cardiovascular health, strength, flexibility, endurance, pos ture, balance and coordination• Learn to Stick to It. Qualified personal trainers can provide motivation for developing a lifestyle. • Find the Right Way to Work Out. You will learn the correct way to use equipment, and appropriate form and technique.• Stop wasting Time. Get maximum results in minimum time with a personal program.• Benefit From the Buddy System. What could be better than making a commitment to regularly meet with someone who will provide you with individualized attention and support?

Express Personal Training $75/3 30 minute sessions (private only)

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Adult $450 $275 Student $200 $125Special Needs $200 $125Senior (55+) $370 $215Family $925 $585

Annual 6 month

To reserve a court:Come in to the Lewis Centre office or call 250-338-5371.Payment is due at time of booking. To book by phone you must have a pre-paid booking card.

1 year 6 month 3 month

Shower Passes

Adult $36.00 $18.00 $9.00

4 squash courtsLow rates for Non-prime time bookingsEquipment rentalsChildminding (see page 59)

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Unlimited Play PassesA great deal for regular court users. Unlimited ½ court bookings.

Court Fees (per person)

DROP-IN (45 min.) Prime Time $5.50 $3.75 Non Prime Time $4.00 $2.50BOOKING CARD (10 uses) Prime Time $50 $30 Non Prime Time $35 $21

All fees include 5% GST

Adult Student

Prime Time:Monday to Friday ...............11:15 am - 1:30 pm & 4:30 - 10:00 pmNon-Prime Time: Monday to Friday ...............6:45 - 11: 15 am & 1:30 - 4:30 pmSaturday ............................9:00 am - 3:45 pmSunday ..............................9:00 am - 7:45 pm

For Squash Club and Squash League info, contact:Dan Lindsay 250-338-0746www.cvsquashclub.com

Special Hours:Family Day, Monday February 9Open 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Why Play Squash?Playing squash gives you many health benefits: • Improve cardiovascular health • Increase strength and fitness • Maintain healthy weight • Promote good coordination, agility & flexibility • Build hand-eye coordination



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Saturday

More Information:• Heather 250-338-5371 • Marg 250-338-6316

Volunteers are the key to participation in any program. We need you! If you have a few hours every week that you would like to share with others, call the Special Needs Coordinator.Remember, YOU make a difference!Volunteers particularly wanted for:

• Art Cards • Sewing

Join a great team!Phone 250-338-5371

Recreation for Everyone!

Volunteers

• Sewing• Dances• Fitness

• Bowling• Special Events• And More!

Programs for teens, adults & families with special needs: Comox Valley

Accessibility Committee

Special Needs Recreation is sponsored by the Courtenay Recreational Association & funded by the Comox Valley Regional District.

Check our website & newsletter for current information.

www.courtenay.ca click on the Recreation link, then choose Special Needs

Recreation forSpecial Needs

• Bowling• Special Events

Saturday

The Comox Valley Accessibility Committee has been actively working to make the Comox Valley a barrier-free community for over 15 years.The Committee meets monthly, and everyone interested in accessibility is welcome to join.

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Fall Program Registration begins Wednesday November 19 at 8:30 am

In PersonAt the Lewis Centre or the Filberg Centre

By Phone 250-338-5371 or 250-338-1000Use your Visa or Mastercard

By Fax250-338-8600 Lewis Centre 250-338-0303 Filberg CentreFax registration form (page 115) Use your Visa or Mastercard

By MailMail registration form (page 115)with payment to:Lewis Centre, 489 Old Island HwyCourtenay, B.C. V9N 3P5Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Ave Courtenay, B.C. V9N 6C6

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ESS Recreation Access coupon books

have been designed to provide healthy lifestyle opportunities to residents of the City of Courtenay who live below Statistics Canada low income thresholds.

What is in the coupon books?Discounts on programs for: • children, teens, adults & older adults. • coupons for the Wellness Centre, squash, fitness classes and the outdoor pool.

How do I apply?Recreation Access application forms are available at the Lewis Centre, The LINC, Filberg Centre and City Hall.

What do I need to bring?• Proof of City of Courtenay residency

(i.e. driver’s license, utility bill)• B.C. Care cards for yourself and

each of your dependents.

Registration Policy• All registrations are processed on a first come first serve basis.• Pre-registration is required for all classes except when

specified as a drop-in class.• Fees are to be paid in full at the time of registration by cash,

cheque, Visa, Mastercard or Debit Card. Please make cheques payable to the City of Courtenay.

• Registration is limited to the immediate family plus members from one other family only, some restrictions may apply.

• Courtenay Recreation reserves the right to cancel any programs.

• G.S.T. will be charged on all programs with participants over the age of 14 and on all field and facility rentals. Programs for participants 14 years and under are not subject to the tax, with the exception of all drop-in programs. Some excep-tions may apply.

• A $20 handling charge will be collected on N.S.F. cheques.• Please read confirmation receipts carefully for information

on dates, times, supplies, etc.

Refunds• A full or pro-rated refund will be given if a class is cancelled,

or for medical reasons with a doctor’s note. • All requests for refunds, credits or transfers will be processed

with a full refund up to FIVE days before the start of the program. After this time, an administrative fee of $5 will be charged on all cash, Visa, Mastercard and Debit Card refunds.

• Refunds left as a CREDIT on your account will NOT be charged an administrative fee. Please allow up to 3 weeks for cash & cheque refunds to be processed. Please note there may be exceptions to this policy (eg. Cozy Corner Nursery School, programs of short duration, workshops, etc.).

• Pro-rated refunds will be provided after the first class, based on the date of notification.

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Main Contact InformationName: ______________________________________________________ Birthdate: _______________

BC Care Card #: __________________________ Allergies/Medical Conditions: __________________

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Mailing Address: ______________________________________________ City: ___________________ Postal Code: ________________ Home Phone #: __________________ Work # : ________________

EMAIL _____________________ Family Doctor/phone #: __________________________________

Family MembersName: _________________________________ Birthdate: __________________________________


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Total Fees: $____________ + 5% GST (if over 14 yrs): $___________ = TOTAL: $_______________

Payment: (Must be included with your registration) ( ) Cheque ( ) Visa ( ) MCCredit Card #: ___________________________________________ Expiry Date: _________________ Cardholder’s Name: _____________________________________ Phone #: __________________________

Participant’s Name: ____________________Program: ________________________________ Time: ____________ Start Date: _____________ Program Fee: $______________ Participant’s Name: ____________________Program: ________________________________ Time: ____________ Start Date: _____________ Program Fee: $______________

Participant’s Name: _____________________Program: _________________________________ Time: ____________ Start Date: ______________ Program Fee: $______________ Participant’s Name: _____________________Program: _________________________________ Time: ____________ Start Date: ______________ Program Fee: $______________

Registration Information

To register by FAX or MAIL, complete this form & send it in.Please call to confirm that your registration has been received.

FAX: Lewis Centre, 250-338-8600

MAIL: Lewis Centre, 489 Old Island HwyCourtenay, B.C. V9N 3P5Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Ave Courtenay, B.C. V9N 6C6

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The Lewis Centre offers a full range of recreation services and features:

• Craft Rooms• Meeting Rooms• Preschool• Two Gymnasiums• Four Squash Courts

www.courtenay.ca click on the Recreation Reporter Link

Phone 250-338-5371 Fax 250-338-8600 Email [email protected] Old Island Highway Courtenay, BC V9N 3P5

Services

Hours

Lewis Centre

Facility Closures:Thursday December 25Christmas DayFriday December 26Boxing DayThursday January 1New Year’s Day

Facility Hours:Mon - Fri 5:00 am - 10:00 pmSaturday 8:30 am - 4:00 pmSunday 8:30 am - 8:00 pm

Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 8:45 pmSaturday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm & 1:15 pm - 4:00 pmSunday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm & 1:15 pm - 8:00 pm

Hours subject to change

• Wellness Centre• Activity Rooms• Outdoor Skatepark• Friendly, Professional Staff

Free WIFI available.

Ask at the front desk for the password.

Call for special Facility Hours, Wellness Centre Hours and the Fitness schedule during the Holiday Season!

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Lawn Bowling Building

Salish BuildingTsolum Building

Clubhouse• Meeting Rooms• Craft Rooms• Preschool• 2 Gymnasiums• Activity Rooms• Outdoor Stage• Wheelchair accessible

• Accommodates 25 - 50 people• 532 sq. feet• Kitchen, washroom• TV/VCR & DVD

• Accommodates 40 - 60 people• 644 sq. feet• Kitchen, washrooms • TV/VCR & DVD• Wheelchair accessible

Lewis Centre

• Accommodates 40 - 80 people• 840 sq. feet• Kitchen, washrooms• Wheelchair accessible

• Accommodates 50 - 100 people• 1000 sq.feet• Kitchen, washrooms

Choose the facility that best suits your needs!Meetings • Workshops • Seminars • Social GatheringsTeam Practices • Sports & Active Play • Birthday PartiesSquash Courts

• $15.00 Community Groups• $22.75 Private Groups • $33.25 Commercial Groups

Hourly Rates start at:

Facility Rentals

View these facilities on the virtual tour on our website: www.courtenay.ca

Call the Lewis Centre at 250-338-5371

Lewis Park

Bill Moore Park

Valley View Park

MP Hall/Gym• Accommodates 225 - 400 people• 3538 sq.feet• Wheelchair accessible• Showers & washrooms

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Florence Filberg Centre &Native Sons Hall

Book your Special Event with us!• Conferences• Meetings• Wedding Receptions

• Seminars• Social Events

Where the Comox Valley Meets!

Florence Filberg Centre411 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay, BC V9N 6C6Tel. 250-338-1000 Fax. 250-338-0303Email: [email protected]

Filberg Centre Conference Hall 5940 square feet

The most unique Meeting Place in the Valley!

Native Sons Hall360 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC V9N 2H9Tel. 250-338-1000 Fax. 250-338-0303Email: [email protected]

Office open Monday to Friday (8:30 am - 4:30 pm)

Take a Virtual Tour @ www.courtenay.ca

Evergreen Lounge1786 square feet Craft Room 450 square feet

Lower Level 2436 square feet Upper Level 4350 square feet

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Advanced Preschool - C (3 - 5 years)A more advanced program for children who have already completed at least one or more sessions and wish a greater challenge. There is increased focus on physical development (strength, flexibility and agility). Basic gymnastics techniques and progressions will be further implemented and developed. Prerequisite: two sessions recommended. Preschool Level 7 to 9.

MondaysJanuary 5 - March 23 12:30 pm -1:30 pm $110.00 - 11 Sessions

�ursdaysJanuary 8 - March 26 10:00 am - 11:00 am$120.00 - 12 Sessions OR 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm $180.00 - 12 Sessions

FridaysJanuary 9 - March 27 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm$228.00 - 12 Sessions

SaturdaysJanuary 3 - March 28 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm $180.00 - 12 Sessions

Tramp & Tumbling 2 - C (10 years and up) This class is for older, more experienced students. Equipment will be utilized to refine and develop the skills learned in T&T 1. Prerequisite: T & T 1 and/or permission of the instructor. �ursdays

January 8 - March 26 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm$228.00 - 12 Sessions

Tramp & Tumbling - C (8 - 13 years)Chimo’s entry level T & T class. Gymnastics, cheerleading, circus arts and martial arts are all areas which incorporate tumbling. Our coaching staff, along with our spring floor, in and out of ground trampolines, tumble trak and foam pit, will help students develop front and back tumbling skills, aerials and more. Tuesdays

January 6 - March 24 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm$180.00 - 12 Sessions

Cross Training - C (13 years and up)Class will be with instruction but focused on the areas of individual interest; more for those wishing to apply gymnastic skills to other activities and conditioning. Drop-ins must signin in person. Mondays & Wednesdays

January 5 - March 25 8:00 - 9:00 pm Mondays $110.00 + gst Wednesdays $120.00 + gst Both days $218.50 + gst - 23 Sessions

Interclub - C (6 - 9 years) Interclub is a provincial programme aimed at the recreational gymnast who does not want the stress or commitment of competing but would like to show off their abilities without the pressure of being judged. In order to compete in club events they must do both days. Tuesday & �ursdays and/or Tuesdays only/ �ursdays only

January 6 - March 26 4:30 pm- 6:30 pmTuesdays $228.00 Thursdays $228.00Both days $408.00 -24 Sessions

High School - C (14 years and up) This is a structured teen programme designed to improve fitness and body positions required for advanced skill. All levels of athletes are welcome. HS competitions are available for these youth but they must do both days for the Fall and Winter Sessions in order to compete.

Teen Interclub- C (10 - 14 years) See Interclub write-up.Tuesdays & �ursdays or Tuesdays only/�ursdays only

January 6 - March 266:30 pm - 8:30 pmTuesdays $228.00 + gstThursdays $228.00 + gstBoth days $408.00 + gst -24 Sessions

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Murals

Two formerly plain, nondescript park buildings are now “must-see” local attractions and showpieces for the local cultural community. The buildings at Woodcote and Puntledge Park have been covered with new murals, painted in September by local artists with help from youth volunteers.

The Woodcote Park mural, designed and painted by artist Tracy Kobus, features a soccer and neighbourhood theme. This design wraps around the whole washroom building and adds colour and visual interest to the park.

Tracy Kobus said there were many highlights while working on the mural. “I enjoyed the pro-cess of working outside in the beautiful weather, figuring out the logistics of a big project and seeing the different people who use the park” said Kobus. “ We also received an overwhelm-ingly positive response from the public.”

The Puntledge Park washroom building mural features a distinctive nature theme with sky, clouds, and trees, designed and painted by artist Helen Utsal. The artwork is designed to fit with the natural landscape of Puntledge Park.

The City of Courtenay and the Comox Valley Community Arts Council worked together on this project as part of the city’s Mural Initiative Program. This program includes mural development on city buildings, utility boxes, and partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, and BC Hydro.

For more information on murals within the City of Courtenay please contact [email protected] or call 250-334-4441

Visit the Comox Valley Art Council’s website for project details: www.comoxvalleyarts.com

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Each year, more than 10,000 children are injured at playgrounds in Canada. Children using Courtenay parks and playgrounds should be appropriately supervised based on their age, development and abilities.

Depending on the park, playground equipment is intended for children aged 18 months to 12 years.

If you see any unsafe conditions in our parks and playgrounds, please report them.

Call 250-338-1525 or 250-338-5371. Thank you!

Safety Rules:

• Wait your turn.• Go down slides feet-first.• Don’t go up a slide ladder

until the slide is empty.• Hold on to railings. • Sit down on swings &

slides.• Keep away from moving

swings and the bottom of slides.

• Remove helmets, scarves and drawstrings.

Courtenay Recreation coordinates the use of all parks and school playing fields located in the City of Courtenay.

Field Closures: Fields may be closed due to weather conditions. We would appreciate your cooperation in not using the fields during these times.

Courtenay Recreation also books the new Artificial Turf Field located at GP Vanier. Please note that only limited spaces are available.

Schools:• Arden• Mark Isfeld• Lake Trail• G.P. Vanier• Valley View• Huband Park• Queneesh El.• Courtenay El.• Puntledge Park

City Parks:• Bill Moore Park• Puntledge Park• Lewis Park• Valley View Park• Martin Park• Woodcote Park• Standard Park• Simms Park• Courtenay Riverway

Rotary Skyparkat the Airpark

To book a park or play field, call the Lewis Centre at 250-338-5371.

PLAY SAFE

The Rotary Trail is a hard-surface gravel “rail with trail” along the E & N rail corridor in Courtenay. The first three phases connect 5th to 21 Street - a distance of over one kilometre.

A fourth phase has just been completed connecting 21st to 26th Street. This part of the trail goes through the scenic Bill Moore Park.

The Rotary Trail is a partnership between the Island Corridor Foundation, Courtenay Rotary Club, and the City of Courtenay.

The Island Corridor Foundation’s goal is to expand multipurpose use of the rail corridor. Their long-term goal is a trail along the entire length of the rail corridor.

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The Rotary Trail at Bill Moore Park

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Active Comox ValleyLook for our maps, 12 Great Places to Get Active For Free and Another 12 Great Places to Get Active for Free at your local recreation centre. Also pick up our new guide to free and low-cost activities in the Comox Valley, Active Is What You Make It.

New Discoveries Parent and Child Learning CentreDiscover our programs for parents and children under 5. Parenting programs include: Home with a Heart, Boundaries and Triple P. Parent and Child weekly programs include Little Chef, Messy Art and Drop-in Lunch and Craft. Call 250-338-6200 for info or email: [email protected]

Canadian Tire JumpStartParents in financial need looking to get their kids in-volved in physical activity programs are encouraged to ask about funding assistance. Funding is available to qualified applicants to offset registration fees, equip-ment, and transportation costs. Canadian Tire Jump-Start believes that no child should be denied the life benefits of organized sports and recreation. For info call The Lewis Centre 250-338-5371.

Father Involvement NetworkJoin us for our FREE recreation nights every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month @ Courtenay El-ementary school gym from 6:45-7:45pm, re-freshments provided. Also look for our other FREE yearly events: Spring Movie Night, Fathers Day Kite Fly, Summer Overnight Camp, Fall Swim. Call 250-792-2270 for info.

Prenatal ClassesFREE prenatal classes are available, at Public Health, to all pregnant women and their support people. Classes are offered as a series starting early in your pregnancy. Please call 250-331-8562, as soon as you know you are pregnant, to register. For info to register with Pub-lic Health’s Right from the Start program go to www.viha.ca/children.

189 Port August Sea Cadets(12 - 18 years) Would you like to experience Fun, Friendship & Challenges? Learn Leadership, Citi-zenship, Communications, Sailing, Seamanship, Boat Operator, Rope work, Marksmanship, First Aid, Sporting Activities, Band, Marching Drills, and more? (funded & delivered in partnership with Navy League of Canada and DND) FMI: [email protected] or Phone: 250-339-8211 ext.3606 www.189portaugusta.ca

KidSport™ Comox Valley provides support to children to remove the financial barriers of playing organized sport. For application forms and guidelines visit: kidsportcanada.ca phone 250-334-9294 email [email protected]

City of CourtenayRecreation Access Coupon BooksThese provide healthy lifestyle opportunities to residents of the City of Courtenay who live be-low Statistics Canada low income thresholds. How to apply? Recreation Access application forms are available at the Lewis Centre, Florence Filberg Centre and City Hall.Call 250-338-5371 or 250-338-1000

Courtenay Riverside Fit Park!Work out in the Great Outdoors! Located across from the Florence Filberg Centre (411 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay) the Fit Park features 32 work-out stations. The Fit Park is available year round for drop-ins and scheduled classes. For info 250-338-1000.

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Special Needs RecreationPrograms for healthy lifestyles for anyone who has special needs. Volunteers welcome with all our pro-grams, lots of fun summer activities. A few hours of your time makes a difference! 250-338-5371 [email protected] or www.courtenay.ca/recreation/special-needs/aspx

Volunteer Comox ValleyValleyLinks home of Volunteer Comox Valley is dedi-cated to enhancing community volunteerism through the delivery of information, training, services & pro-grams. Not sure where to volunteer? Drop by Unit C - 450 Eighth Street, Courtenay. Mon - Fri, 1-3; or call 250-334-8063 to arrange a time to meet with one of our Volunteer Advisors. Or visit our Volunteer Directory & register online. www.volunteercomoxvalley.ca

The latest Stats Canada Survey of Giving & Volunteering reports:Almost 1 in 3 British Columbians over the age of 15 volunteers an average of 169 hours per year!

Hats off to the 17,000 + people of the Comox Valley who donate over 3,200,000 hours to our community every year!

Salvation ArmyWe have dozens of volunteer positions to consider! From short term special events to regular weekly op-portunities we have a place for you. We offer a com-prehensive orientation and a recognition program. This helps to ensure that our volunteers are valued for their contribution and that their needs are met. The Salvation Army would love to hear from you! Call Nancy 250-338-5133 ext.223, or [email protected]

Volunteer Opportunities

The Gardens on Anderton

Experience all the joys and benefits of gardening at The Gardens on Anderton! At this wheelchair accessible garden volunteer opportunities abound, so whether you already love to garden but don’t have one, want a chance to learn from experts, or you just want to make new friends and get exercise, there are lots of ways to get involved in this very special garden.Joan 250-334-3089 www.gardensonanderton.org

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Courtenay RecreationVolunteering…… a FUN and Healthy Lifestyle. Vol-unteers needed for pre-school and children’s pro-grams, The LINC youth centre and Special Events. Volunteers are a gift to the Community!

Call 250-338-5371 or 250-334-8138 or www.courtenay.ca

Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society MARS HELPING WILDLIFE RECOVER - we need YOUR help working with the public. We are seeking volunteers interested in helping us fund-raise, run events, prepare communications material and assist with educational outreach.MARS volunteers must be 18 years or over.Call 250-337-2021 or visit www.wingtips.org

Who can volunteer?Anyone!seniors, students, moms, dads, men, women...

What can volunteers do?Anything!childcare, walking, driving, office support, directors, community activities...

When can volunteers work? Anytime!an hour here, a few hours there - work it into your own schedule.

volunteers grow community!

Why volunteer?All reasons!meet people! learn! work experience! fun!!

Where volunteer?Everywhere!Check us out!

Comox Valley Accessibility CommitteeWe are a group of individuals in the community who are passionate about advocating for better access for people with disabilities. We meet once a month at the Lewis Centre for an hour at lunch. Help us make the Comox Valley barrier free!

FMI Heather 250-338-5371 [email protected]

Therapeutic RidingVolunteers needed to assist people with disabilities: side walkers, horse leaders, barn help etc. No experi-ence necessary, training provided. A desire to help people, work with horses, & enjoy a fun social atmo-sphere is required! Positions require some physical ability, e.g. walking on trails and in the indoor arena. Committing to one hour a week for an 8 - 10 week session is ideal. Sessions run Mon-Sat, 8:30 am - 6:00 pm. Riders are aged 5 and up.

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Introductory Rec Girls - C CanGym Levels 1 thru 4. Skills are taught and refined through mastery of progressions and ba-sic skills at each level. Because of the nature of the program children can be challenged at a variety of levels within the same class.

January 5 - March 23 Mondays

(5 - 7 years) & (8 and up)3:00 pm - 4:30 pm$165.00 - 11 Sessions January 7 - March 25Wednesdays

(5 - 8 years) 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm$180.00 - 11 Sessions January 8 - March 26�ursdays

(5 - 9 years) 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm$180.00 - 12 Sessions

(7 years and up) 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm$180.00 - 12 Sessions

Intermediate & Advanced Girls Rec - C This program will advance the skills taught in Introductory and/or preschool programs. It will meet the needs of the class but focus on Levels 5 thru 8 of the CanGym program.

January 6 - March 26 Tuesdays

(5 - 9 years)3:00 pm - 4:30 pm$180.00 - 12 Sessions

(7 years and up)5:30 pm - 7:30 pm$228.00 - 12 Sessions January 7 - March 25 Wednesdays

(7 years and up)3:00 pm - 4:30 pm$180.00 - 12 Sessions

Introductory/Intermediate/Advanced Rec Boys - C

January 8 - March 26�ursdays

Introductory Rec(5 - 7 years) & (8 and up)

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm$180.00 - 12 Sessions�ursdays

Introductory Rec(5 and up)

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm$180.00 - 12 SessionsJanuary 6 - March 24

Intermediate/Advanced Rec(5 - 9 years)

Tuesdays3:00 pm - 4:30 pm$180.00 - 12 SessionsJanuary 9 - March 27

Intermediate/Advanced Rec(6 years and up)

Fridays3:00 pm - 5:00 pm$228.00 - 12 Sessions

Introductory/Intermediate/Advanced Co-ed - C

January 3 - March 28Tuesdays

Introductory Rec (5 - 7 years) & (8 and up)

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm$120.00 - 12 Sessions

TuesdaysIntroductory Rec (5 and up)

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm$120.00 - 12 Sessions

SaturdaysIntroductory Rec (5 - 9 years)

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm $180.00 - 12 Sessions

SaturdaysIntermediate/Advanced Rec

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm$228.00 - 12 Sessions

�ursdays(5 - 9 years)

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm$180.00 - 12 SessionsJanuary 8 - March 26�ursdays

(6 years and up) 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm$228.00 - 12 SessionsJanuary 9 - March 27

(5 - 9 years) Fridays3:00 pm - 5:00 pm$228.00 - 12 Sessions

Sundays10:30 am -12:15 pm11:45 am - 1:30 pm1:00 – 2:45 pmor 2:15 - 4:00 pm$125 + gst

Gymnastics Birthday Parties (All ages)Having your birthday party at the spectacular Chimo Gymnastics Facility is a highly sought a�er combination; low stress for parents and HUGE fun for kids. Organized/free time, games and circuits with the coaches. Food, fun, and family time in room A (food is not included) Maximum of 16 participants. Add up to 4 more children for $7.00 each.Children under 4 must have an adult directly participate with them.

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Amateur Radio Club- Glen ...... (250)336-8205

Comox Legion - Br.160 - Cyndy(250)339-2022

Courtenay Legion - Branch 17 (250)334-4322

Cumberland Legion - Br. 28 .... (250)336-2361

C.V. Kinsmen Club - Jim Lilac . (250)334-9444

C.V. Monarch Lions Club ........ (250)338-9602

Elks Club #60 .......................... (250)334-2512

Harmony Rebekahs Lodge #22 - Carol Briggs ........................ (250)336-8373

Kiwanis Club of Comox - John (250)334-2190

Kiwanis Club - Courtenay - Bill (250)703-2222

Knights of Columbus - Rodger (250)339-1176

Baynes Sound Lions - John ...... (250)335-0365

IODE Laura Gordon Chapter ....................... - Louisa .................................. (250)338-1162

Order of the Royal Purple - Irene (250)334-4740

Pythian Sisters - Diana Harris ... (250)335-2451

Rotary Club of Comox - Victor (250)338-3740

Soroptomist Club of Courtenay - Barbara Lewis ..................... (250)898-8510

Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Club - Keith .....................................250-897-5055

Comox Senior Centre...............(250)339-5133

C.V. Eldercollege -Aksel Porsild.(250)334-5247

Evergreen Senior’s Club............(250)338-1000

Senior Peer Counselling Society .................... ..................... [email protected]

Creative Employment Access Society/Job Shop ................ (250)334-3119

North Island College ............... (250)334-5000

North Island Distance Education(250)337-5300

World Community Development Education Society - Wayne .. (250)337-5412

Adult & Teen Day Therapy .... (250)339-1496

Al-Anon - Rene ........................ (250)334-2392

- Jan .......................... (250)338-2947

Alcoholics Anonymous ............ (250)338-8042

Anderton Therapeutic Garden Society Joan ..................................... (250)334-3089

Canadian Cancer Society ........ (250)338-5454

C.V. Mental Health & Addictions Services ............................................ (250)331-8524

C.V. Hospice Society(Info. & bereavement support) (250)339-5533

CV Nursing Centre .....................(250)331-8502

C.V. Stroke Recovery Branch ... (250)890-0711

Cumberland Health Centre & LodgeRecreation Department . (250)336-8531(ext271)

CV Head Injury Society .......... (250)334-9225

CV Ostomy Support Group .... (250)871-4778

Heart&Stroke Foundation-Ollie(250)339-4009

On the Move Fitness Service ... (250)923-8291

Overeaters Anonymous ........... (250)703-2960

Options for Sexual Health (Ext. 2117) ......................... (250)898-2200

Red Cross (Health Equipment Loans) ................... (250)334-1557

St. Joseph’s General Hospital Auxiliary Society - Pat........... (250)339-1407

AIDS Vancouver Island - Sarah (250)338-7400

Therapeutic Riding Association (250)338-1968

Public Health Nursing ............. (250)338-1711

Wheels for Wellness Society .... (250)338-0196

Adult Learning Centre (CALLS)(250)338-9906

Advocacy Society - Marnie ......(250)338-4694

Amnesty International ............ (250)897-1658

Canadian Mental Health Association Courtenay Branch ................ (250)338-8287

Canine Rescue and Re-Homing Society - Larissa Whitby ................... (250)218-0201

Chamber of Commerce - Courtenay ......................... (250)334-3234

- Cumberland ..................... (250)336-8313

Community Based Victim’s Services Sexual Assault Services (Local 224) Domestic Violence Services (Local 226) ........................................... (250)338-7575

Comox Valley Family Services .. (250)338-7575

CV Le Leche League ..........Gill (250)941-6450

C.V. Pregnancy Care Centre ... (250)334-0058

C.V. Military Family Resource Centre ......... ........................................... (250)339-8290

C.V. Multicultural & Immigrant SupportSociety................................... (250)898-9567

C.V. Project Watershed .......... (250)703-2871

C.V. Transition Society ........... (250)897-0511

Vancouver Island Crisis Line - Crisis Line ........................ 1-888-494-3888

- Office ............................... 1-877-753-2495

Fanny Bay Community Hall - Vanessa ............................. (250)335-2832

Food Security Hub ....................... 250-331-0152

Help Line for Children ................Zenith 1234

Immigrant Welcome Ctr ........ (250)338-6359

Juvenille Diabetes Research Foundation ..... ...................................... www.jdrf.caKeystone Artists Market-Leah . (250)703-3296

Kid Start - John Howard Society NI Wendy.......................(250)338-7341 ext 335

Kitty Cat P.A.L. Society........... (250)218-7223

Lilli House 24 hr Crisis Line .... (250)338-1227

Meals on Wheels - Diane ...... (250)331-8522

Mountainaire Avian Rescue .... (250)337-2021 (Pager - Wildlife Emerg) ...... 1-800-304-9968

Social Planning Council - Elizabeth Shannon ............ (250)335-2003

St. John Ambulance .............. (250)897-1098

St. Joseph’s Hospital Volunteer Services - Pat ....................... (250)339-1548

The Salvation Army - Family Services .................. (250)338-5133

- Thrift Stores ....................... (250)338-8151

Today n’ Tomorrow YoungParent Program ..................... (250)338-8445

Therapeutic Riding Association (250)338-1968Transition Town Comox Valley .................. ..................................www.transitiontowncv.orgUnited Way (Comox Valley) ... (250)338-1151V.I.Regional Library Courtenay Branch................. .................. (250)334-3369V.I. Visitor Centre . [email protected] Wagon - Mary Lynn (250)338-8024

Church GroupsC.V. Aglow - Debra ................. (250)871-7678

C.V. Community Church The Salvation Army ........................................... (250)338-8221

C.V. Presbyterian Church ........ (250)339-2882

C.V. Unitarian Society ............ (250)890-9262

Comox Community Baptist ... (250)339-0224

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran ELCIC .................... (250)339-3933

Unity Comox Valley .............. 1-866-853-9866

Dog ClubsCape Lazo Dog Training Club - Kay ................................... (250)339-3440

CV Kennel Club (1990) - Frank ... (250)331-0185

Forbidden Plateau Obedience & Tracking Club -Margot ........ (250)338-4792

N.I. Schutzhund Dog Club - Doug Wilson ..................... (250)337-8253

HorticultureCV Growers & Seed Savers Society - Susan................................ (250)334-4008

CV Horticultural Society -Lesley Cox [email protected]

Public SpeakingComox Toastmasters - Marion (250)339-5432CV Toastmasters - Sylvain ....... (250)338-143160 Minute Toastmasters - Gaynor ............................. (250)334-3664

OtherAssociation Francophone de la Vallée de Comox-Pauline Tardif(250)334-8884

Beekeepers Association - Urs ... (250)337-8858

Beta Sigma Phi - Gerrie ........... (250)338-8557

Telus Community Ambassadors - Shirley .............................. (250)339-5917

Camera Club - Lin Auerbach ... (250)703-2850

C.V. Classic Cruisers - Richard . (250)338-9540

C.V. Family History Research Group - Courtenay Museum .......... (250)334-0686

Newcomers Club .............. newcomers.netOrca Probus Club - Patrick ...... (250)338-8728

Radio Control Aeronautics Assoc. - Frank ............................... (250)337-5320

Raw & Living Foods Vegan Potlucks - Rose ............................... (250)334-2251

Taoist Tai Chi Society - Arlene .(250)890-3671

Ukrainian Society - Nelly ......... (250)334-2653

University Women’s Club ............................ [email protected]

Vancouver Island Paleontology - Betty ................................. (250)339-7372

Empire Days - Leslie Baird ....... (250)336-2718

C.V. Exhibition ........................ (250)338-8177

Filberg Festival - Sylvia ........ (250)334-9242

- www.filbergfestival.comC.V. Highland Games Society - Laurie ................................. (250)897-8885

This directory is provided as a community service. Groups listed are responsible for updating their own information by contacting us at 250-338-5371 with any changes. New listings will be added space permitting.

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Comox Valley Art Gallery ........ (250)338-6211

Comox District Concert Band - Pat Jackson ......................... (250)339-5091

C.V. Clown Club - Dolores VanderMaaten ....................................... (250)334-4255

C.V. Potters Club - Laurie ........ (250)339-4229

Courtenay Little Theatre - Gail (250)334-3494

C.V. Community Arts Council ............................. (250)338-4417 (ext.2)

C.V. Pipe Band Society - Bill ... (250)339-6444

Co-Val Chorister - Beryl Regier ........339-4429

CYMC/CV Youth Music Centre(250)338-7463

Fiddlejam - Ann Freeman ........ (250)339-4249

Filberg Lodge & Park Association - Glen & Lynn ....................... (250)339-2715

Just in Time Jazz Choir - Wendy ............................... (250)338-0244

Les Harmonies Francos - Pauline Tardif...................... (250)334-8884

Letz Sing Community Choir -Tina ..................................... (250)923-7709

Needlearts Guild - Kathy ......... (250)338-6639

North Island Choral Soc.- Vivian (250)334-2092

North Island Music Teachers Association - Ginny Lawrie ...................... (250)338-9464

NOVA Firespinners - Tracey .... (250)331-0880

Pearl Ellis Gallery ..................... (250)339-2822

Rainbow Youth Theatre ........................ www.rainbowtheatre.com

Strathcona Symphony Orchestra ....................................... (250)331-0158

Theatreworks - Kim ................. (250)792-2031

Island Phoenix Acapella Chorus - Sandy ................................. (250)923-0101

Vancouver Island Music Fest - Megan ................................ (250)336-7981

ScoutingC.V. Girl Guides ....... [email protected]

Scouting Inquiries - Chris ....... (250)339-2424

CadetsAir Cadets - 386 Squadron ...... (250)339-9198

Army Cadets - ..........(250)339-8211 ext 7995

Sea Cadets - Mike Smith ......... (250)335-3407

H.M.C.S. Quadra .................... (250)339-8211

St John Ambulance -Cadet Brigade(250)897-1098

OtherBoys and Girls Club................. (250)338-7582

Dragon Boating Youth Team (Dragon Riders) - Carol ........... (250)871-4229

CV Girls Group - Wendy ......... (250)897-5568

Saltwater School - Michelle ... (250)871-7777CV Young Naturalist Club - Lisa ................................... [email protected]

Adult LeaguesCV Sports & Social Club - Scott (250)898-7286

AquaticsC.V. Aquatic Club (Sharks)Kris ... (250)650-1680

C.V. Orcas SynchronizedSwim Club ............................ (250)941-2021

Baseball/SoftballC.V. Minor Baseball - Steve ..... (250)339-9152

C.V. Minor Softball - Aislyn .... (250)218-3103

C.V. Slo Pitch League - Mike ... (250)792-1807

C.V. Ladies Fastball - Michele .. (250)702-3916

C.V. Ladies Slo Pitch - Jennifer . (250)898-1371

Softball B.C. Rep - Gord .......... (250)338-7935

BasketballC.V. Men’s Masters Basketball - James ........................................... (250)941-1204C.V. Youth Basketball Assoc. - Anthony Edwards ............. (250)898-9973

Ladies Recreational Basketball - Iris Churchill ..................... (250)338-5409

Steve Nash Basketball Youth Programs .......................... [email protected]

Ice Hockey/SkatingC.V. Glacier Kings Jr. Hockey - Iris ................................... (250)338-5409

C.V. Minor Hockey - Dale ...... (250)334-0567

Skating Club C.V. .................... (250)339-9872

Women’s Ice Hockey Pam - Breakers .................... (250)897-1253

Kelly - Whalers .................... (250)338-9786

CV Ringette Association - Haley Humphrey ....................(250)890-0818

- Ed Harding ..............................(250)338-4677

Martial ArtsV.I. Karate Society - Jacquie .... (250)338-4718

Courtenay Shito-Ryu Karate - Todd ................................ (250)338-9722

C.V. Karate Club - Brenda ....... (250)338-9722

C.V. Kung Fu Academy ..........(250) 702-3780

Pacific Coast Karate School ..... (250)335-1079

Russian Martial Arts - Vali ........ (250)335-2781

The Academy of Martial Arts & Fitness ..........

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Warriors Realm ....................... (250)703-0092

Racquet SportsC.V. Tennis Club - Pat McGrath .................. [email protected]

Courtenay Sr. Badminton Club - Daryl Bissell ....................... (250)339-3383

C.V. Squash Club - Dan Lindsay ...................... (250)338-0746

SkiingMt Washington Ski Club ............................. - John Trimmer (head coach) . (250)897-6058

Mt Washington Volunteer Ski Patrol - Tim Baker.......................... (250)334-0609

Strathcona Nordics Cross Country - Barb Kelly.......................... (250)339-1904

Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports .........www.visasweb.caV.I. Biathlon Club ................... (250)338-6247

SoccerCV Masters - Phil .................... (250)338-4907

Men’s Soccer - Andy .............. (250)339-7309

Soccer cont.Women’s Soccer - Lisa ............ (250)331-0281

Youth Soccer - Cheri .............. (250)334-0422

OtherChimo Gymnastics ................. (250)339-2255

Comox Valley Tri-K - Rick ....... (250)334-3124

Courtenay Knights Floor Hockey - Tim ................................... (250)792-3332

Courtenay Lawnbowling Club - Pete Harding .................... (250)871-4145

C.V. Cougars Track & Field Club .................(250)338-4191 .................. www.comoxcougars.org

CV Curling Centre ................. (250)334-4712

CV Ringette Association - Helen Oliphant .................. (250)890-0818

Field HockeyCV www.comoxvalleyfieldhockey.ca

Island Charity Wrestling - Tim . (250)792-3332

Killerwhale/Lake Trail Olympic Weightlifting - Ed Lafleur .... (250)338-9657

Minor Lacrosse Association, C.V. Wild .............................www.comoxlacrosse.caRaiders Youth Football - Chris Sutton .................... (250)338-3815

Road Runners CV - Jim ............ (250)338-2402

Rugby - Kicker’s Club - Aimee Eurley ..................... (250)703-6677

Rugby - Saratoga Beach Over 40 - John Gotto ........................ (250)338-8142

Special Olympics, C.V. - Randy (250)897-1828

Ocean Waves Square Dance Club - Cathy and Guy Moreau ...... (250)338-7942

Scottish Country Dance - Heather .............................. (250)338-9060

Ukranian Dancing Culture Society - Nellie Choquette ................ (250)334-2653

- Eva Prioy ............................. (250)339-7355

BoatingCanadian Power & Sail Squadron - Curt ................................. (250)339-1964CV Dinghy Sailing School andComox Bay Sailing Club..comoxvaysailingclub.ca Compass Adventures .www.compassadventure.ca

Dragon Boat Society (Blazing Paddles) - Erica Roy ........................... (250)703-0707

Dragon Boat Team-Hope Afloat (Women

Cancer Survivors) .... Glenda Wilson(250)339-3598

Dragon Boat Team (Dragonflies) - Christine ........................... (250)338-7149

Dragon Boat Team (Prevailing Wins) - Leon ................................. (250)339-5772

C. V. Rowing Club - Geoff ....... (250)218-8223

C. V. Yacht Club .........www.cvyachtclub.comComox Valley Paddlers Club - Monica ............................. (250)339-2950

Outrigger Canoe Club - Annie (250)339-1978

OtherCoal Hills BMX ........................ (250)336-2699

Comox District Mountaineering (Hiking) Club - Ken Rodonets ......... (250)871-1245 Comox Glacier Wanderers (Volkswalk Club) - Crystal ... (250)898-8612

C.V. Ground Search & Rescue (250)334-3211

C.V. Gowers & Seed Savers ..... www.cvgss.org

C.V. Naturalists Society -Robin (250)339-4754

C.V. Land Trust - Jack ............. (250)331-0670

Comox Golf Club.................... (250)339-4444

Courtenay Fish & Game Protective Association ........................ (250)338-9122

CCCTS (Cycling) ......................www.cccts.orgFanny Bay Salmonid Enhancement Society ........................................... (250)335-1575Tribune Bay Outdoor Ed. Centre (250)335-0080

Horne Lake..............................(250)248-7829

Strathcona Wilderness Inst........(250)337-1871

WildSpirit - Bruce Carron.........(250)338-8431

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Come Play with Us!

Drop in Late Night HockeyTuesday & Thursday,see pages 40 & 41

Drop in Late Night Hockey Tuesday & Thursday, see pages 40 & 41

Have fun, enjoy life andCome play with US!Have fun, enjoy life andCome play with US!



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Taekwondo Woo Kim Kids - C Taekwondo is a Korean martial art and an Olympic sport, meaning ‘the way of the hand and foot’. Students learn Taekwondo basics with an emphasis on fun, coordination, and cooperation. In addition to learning kicking, and self-defence techniques, students will learn the Tenets of Taekwondo: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, & Indomitable Spirit. Sanctioned by the Woo Kim Taekwondo Assoc., and BC., Canadian and World Taekwondo Federations. Classes are taught by 3rd Dan, Richard Dobbs.January 5 - March 25

Tigers - C (5 - 7 years) Mondays & Wednesdays

4:00 pm - 4:45 pmMulti Purpose #1$149.50 - 23 Sessions

Junior - C (8 - 13 years) Mondays & Wednesdays

White belt to Green belt4:45 pm - 5:45 pmMulti Purpose$172.50 - 23 Sessions

Blue stripe to Black belt6:30 pm - 7:30 pmGym A$172.50 - 23 Sessions

Senior - C (13 years and up) Mondays & Wednesdays

7:30 pm - 8:30 pmGym A$172.50 + gst - 23 Sessions

Taekwondo Woo Kim Intro - C (5 - 10 years)If you’ve never done Taekwondo before, this class is for you! Classes are designed to teach kids the basics before entering full scale classes. Students over 10 years old may enter the Junior class directly. Classes are taught by 3rd Dan, Richard Dobbs. Fridays

January 9 - March 205:00 pm - 5:30 pmMulti Purpose$75.00 - 11 Sessions

Karate Junior - C (7 - 14 years)The Comox Valley Karate Club is a member of the SHITO-RYU Association of BC. and is recognized by Sport Canada. Karate, literally translated as ‘empty hand’, consists of blocking, shifting, striking and kicking. True Karate is a physical art and sport which develops good character attributes such as honesty, respect for others, desire for perfection and good sportsmanship. Certified Black Belt instructor Brenda Bombini oversees the Comox program. The Karate BC sanction fee is extra and collected in class.Instructor: Brenda Bombini Mondays & Wednesdays

January 5 - March 256:00 pm - 7:30 pmMulti Purpose Hall$129.00 - 23 Sessions

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Learn To Fence (10 – 13 years)Learn to fence for fun and fitness! Try one of the original European martial arts. This dynamic form of ancient combat requires skill, strategy and physical stamina. All equipment is provided (prac-tice and electronic weapons, masks, protective jackets).Instructor: Nick Sanderson Coordinator: Bill Harrower

WednesdaysJanuary 14 - March 186:45 pm - 7:45 pmGym B$72.50 - 10 Sessions

Fencing Level 2(10 years and up for experienced fencers, 14-adult for new students)This dynamic Europeanmartial art requires skill,strategy and physical stamina.All equipment is provided(practice and electronicweapons, masks, protectivejackets) and an electronicscoring system is available forfencing bouts. If under 14 years of age, you must haveprevious fencing experienceand have been approved byyour fencing instructor.Instructor: Andrea Rennie Coordinator: Bill Harrower Wednesdays

January 14 - March 187:45 pm - 8:45 pmGym B$72.50 + gst - 10 Sessions

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Jiu-Jitsu Royce Gracie (14 years and up)Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art based on self defense techniques, centred on ground fighting and grappling. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu uses skill and technique, not size and brute force, to take down an opponent, making it an ideal form of self defense for everyone regardless of size, strength or gender. Ranking is obtained directly from Royce and Rodrigo Gracie. This is the only Royce Gracie affiliated school in Canada.Instructor: Rich and Landon Mondays & Wednesdays January 12 - March 25

8:00 pm - 9:00 pmMulti Purpose #1 $126.00 + gst - 21 Sessions

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$60.00 + gst - 10 Sessions Wednesdays Only

$66.00 + gst - 11 SessionsDrop-ins available

Fencing Workout Adult (14 years and up)For those with experience in fencing. This is an opportunity to polish your bladework and fine tune your footwork. All equipment is provided (practice and electronic weapons, masks, protective jackets) including electronic scoring system. Instructor: Rowan Presly Coordinator: Bill Harrower Wednesdays

January 14 - March 187:45 pm - 9:30 pmGym B $72.50 + gst - 10 Sessions

Tai Chi Level 1 - C(14 years and up)Tai Chi is a soft martial art that integrates the mind and body through a series of slow graceful movements. Students will practise the concepts of concentration, relaxation, centre, balance, circle, coordination and proportion. The disciplines of Qi Gong will also be presented in these programs.Instructor: Henry Wang Mondays

January 19 - March 27:00 pm - 8:00 pmRoom C$85.00 + gst

BoxFit Woo Kim - CEver thought about Boxing as a workout? Come train with us! Focus on improving coordination and cardio in a non-contact environment. Designed from the fundamentals of boxing, this class will teach you basic boxing skills while providing you with a well-rounded strength and conditioning workout. (Bring your own gloves, or purchase from an instructor). Classes are taught by 3rd Dan, Richard Dobbs.

Junior - C (8 - 12 years) Fridays

January 9 - March 275:30 pm - 6:30 pmMulti Purpose #1$98.00 - 12 Sessions

Adult - C (13 years and up) Fridays

January 9 - March 276:30 pm - 7:30 pmMulti Purpose #1$98.00 + gst - 12 Sessions

Drop-ins available

Family Day, February 9Bring the whole family out to the Comox Community

Center on February 9 for a day of fun!All Day $2 Drop-ins

Between 9am and 3pm come down to play in the In�atable Obstacle Course, jump around the

Gymnastics Facility, try out the Squash Courts, participate in a game of Pickleball, or explore the

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Glenn HascarlCan�t Pro Personal Trainer

Spin/TRX Certi�ed3rd Age Certi�ed

Joyce LeongGroup Fitness, Strength Trainer.

BCPRA Certi�edSpin Certi�ed

3rd Age Certi�ed

Jill NelsonBCRPA Reg’d 3rd Age

Seniors’ AAHRFP Medical Exercise and Post Rehab Conditioning Specialist

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Prices for two or more 1 hour Sessions

Private $40 + gst Semi Private $50 + gst Group of 3 $60 + gst Group of 4 $70 + gst

Must have completed consultation prior to booking hourly sessions.

SPECIALIZED CONSULTATIONIf you have health or injury issues this is the package for you. In three sessions, the trainer will help you design a fitness program to fit your needs. Participants will need to have their physician sign an approval to exercise.

3 Sessions/1 hour $150 + gst

BASIC CONSULTATION (12 years and up)Looking to start a new fitness program/guidance on safety and exercise technique? Our qualified trainer will help you design a new program or modify an existing one.

$60 + gst1.5 hour session

Fitness Studio Guidelines* First: stop by the front desk to sign-in, pay your drop in fee, have your punch card punched, or leave your �tness pass in our card holder while you work out.* We have lockers available for free day use or monthly rentals,please bring your own lock or purchased at the front desk for $6.00.* �e Town of Comox Recreation Department is not responsible for clients’ belongings. �ere are also showers and infrared saunas (the use of which is included in your payment to use the �tness studio). * Please sign up for your intended workout time on the whiteboard in the �tness studio. 35 minutes max on all cardio machines.* Gym wipes are provided. Please wipe down the grips and seats a�er using a machine.* Please wear clean running/gym shoes with non-marking soles at all times.* When classes are running in the �tness studio, please respect machines in use with red signs.* Please do not attempt to adjust the TVs. Ask a sta� member for assistance.* �is is a scent-free building, please avoid strongly scented deodorants, perfumes and colognes.

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CARDIO EQUIPMENT:6 Precor Recumbent Bicycles2 Upright Bicycles8 Treadmills2 Concept II Rowers7 Cross Trainers3 AMT’s1 Krank Cycle15 Keiser Spin Bikes1 Kayakpro Paddler1 E-TC TreadClimber1 T5xr NuStep

PRECOR S-LINE STATIONS:Leg PressLeg ExtensionLeg CurlBack ExtensionShoulder PressSeated RowAbdominal MachineTricep Extension2 Precor s-lineInner/Outer ThighDip/Chin Assist

MULTIFUNCTION AREA:Shoulder PressChest PressMatrix Multifunction StationPulldownRow MachineDumbells (3 - 25 lbs)MatsBosu & Medicine BallsFit Balls 5 - 20 lb Kettle Balls

FREE WEIGHT AREA:Dumbells (5 - 100 lbs)Barbells (20 - 110 lbs)Angled Leg PressBench PressSquat RackSmith MachineAssorted Benches5 Stack Cable Crossover

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Age Restrictions16 years + Unsupervised access (proof of age may be requested)12 - 15 years Must be accompanied by an adult or attend during Ask a Trainer Hours. The youth must identify themselves to the front desk clerk AND trainer as being under 16. The trainer will then supervise the youth. OR access with direct supervision by an adult.The adult supervisor must be minimum 19 years old and must be aware of what the youth is doing in the Fitness Studio at all times. The adult is responsible for the safety of the youth and any damages incurred due to in-correct use of the equipment.

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Drop ins $6.00 $5.00 $4.00

10 Visit Card $54.00 $45.00 $36.00

3 Months $134.00 $107.00 $90.00

6 Months $223.00 $178.00 $147.00

1 Year $352.00 $281.00 $229.00

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Cardio Core Conditioning - C (14 years and up)One of the longest running original program at the Comox Community Centre. Dedicated, master instructor Destinee Barrow, empowers participants in this highly motivational, group dynamic. Taught to music, incorporates stepping, resistance training and cardio.Participants Comments:‘I haven’t found a better class...’. Susan W.‘Maximum results in limited time...’ Danielle E.‘I’m stronger, healthier than ever...’. Natalie J.* Program Punch Cards not available to first time participants.No class Feb 9. Instructor: Destinee Barrow

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or �ursdays2 Days a week -

January 5 - March 25 January 6 - March 26 Mondays & Wednesdays Tuesdays & �ursdays

5:15 - 6:15 pm 9:00 - 10:00 amGym A Gym A$187 + gst - 23 Sessions $195 + gst - 24 Sessions

1 Day a week$112 + gst/Mon only 11 Sessions$122 + gst/Tues only 12 Sessions$122 + gst/Wed only 12 Sessions$122 + gst/Thurs only 12 Sessions

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F’AB Ride (14 years and up)Ride your way to F’abulous abs. This 40 minute ride class is followed by 15 minutes of intensive abdominal work and a 5 minute stretch. Guaranteed to get you in gear. All fitness levels welcome. All classes held in the Fitness Studio Annex.Instructor: Glenn Hascarl Mondays, Wednesdays &

FridaysJanuary 5 - February 139:00 am - 10:00 am$113.00 + gst - 17 SessionsFebruary 16 - March 279:00 am - 10:00 am$120.00 + gst - 18 Sessions

Instructor: Tuesdays only Jennifer Barth

January 6 - February 105:30 pm - 6:30 pm$42.00 + gst - 6 SessionsFebruary 17 - March 245:30 pm - 6:30 pm$42.00 + gst - 6 Sessions

Instructor: Amy Veloso �ursdays

January 8 - February 125:30 pm - 6:30 pm$42.00 + gst - 6 SessionsFebruary 19 - March 265:30 pm - 6:30 pm$42.00 + gst - 6 Sessions

Spin It! (14 years and up)This is an ever changing, fast paced, challenging class! No matter if you’re a beginner or an advanced spinner, you’ll love it! No class on stats. All classes held in the Fitness Studio Annex.Instructor: Paul Healey

Mondays & WednesdaysJanuary 5 - February 115:30 pm - 6:30 pm$71.00 + gst - 11 Sessions

Spin - Early Riser(14 years and up)Fire up your day with an energetic 45 minute spin. Tuesdays & �ursdays

January 6 - February 126:15 am - 7:00 am$84.00 + gst - 12 SessionsFebruary 17 - March 266:15 am - 7:00 am$84.00 + gst - 12 Sessions

February 16 - March 255:30 pm - 6:30 pm$78.00 + gst - 12 Sessions

Forever Fit (16 years and up)A mild to moderate low-impact program complemented with body conditioning exercises, including the use of spring bands, hand weights and fitballs. Our aim is a well rounded workout for all levels of ability. Drop-in’s $6 inc. tax per class.Instructor: Ruth Bell and Janice Bradford

Mondays, Wednesdays & FridaysJanuary 5 - March 2710:15 am - 11:15 amGym A $140.00 + gst - 35 Sessions

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Zumba® (14 years and up)Zumba is fitness infused with Latin rhythms, international dance, and popular music designed for all ages. The music will inspire and spice up your fitness routine allowing you to sweat and tone your way to a healthier mind and body. They don’t call Zumba ‘exercise in disguise’ for nothing! Instructor: Gloria Grieve January 3 - March 28 Tuesdays & �ursdays

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Saturdays

9:30 am - 10:30 am$6.00 Drop-in or 10 punch cards available, note: price varies with age.

Zumba Toning® (14 years and up)When it comes to body sculpting, Zumba Toning raises the bar (toning sticks) by using high-energy cardio work with Latin-infused Zumba moves. This calorie-torching, strength-training dance fitness-party uses Macarena-like toning sticks to sculpt arms, abs, glutes and thighs. This workout is perfect for rhythm makers and enthusiasts to sculpt their bodies naturally while having a total blast. Instructor: Gloria Grieve

January 6 - March 27 Tuesdays

10:30 am - 11:30 am Fridays

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TRX Level 1 Suspension Training (14 years and up)Join Glenn Hascarl and the TRX suspension training phenom for this weekly TRX program. This is a new category of exercise for athletes and beginners of all abilities that leverages one’s own body weight and gravity to develop strength, balance, flexibility and joint stability simultaneously. No matter if you’re a high level athlete or a weekend warrior, suspension training will help improve your game and quality of life. The workout is designed for all fitness levels - no one will be left behind. Instructor: Glenn Hascarl

Mondays Wednesdays January 5 - February 26:45 pm - 7:45 pm$35.00 + gst - 5 Sessions

Spin + TRX Combo (14 years and up)The best of both worlds. It’s a half hour of high intensity spin and a half hour of complete toning and strength work using our TRX cables. Come on...you know you wanna! All classes held in the Fitness Studio Annex.Instructor: Glenn Hascarl

Tuesdays & �ursdaysJanuary 6 - February 12

and/or February 17 - March 266:45 pm - 7:45 pm and/or7:50 pm - 8:50 pm$84.00 + gst per 12 SessionsSaturdaysJanuary 10 - February 14

and/or February 21 - March 289:15 - 10:15 am$42.00 + gst per 6 Sessions


January 7 - February 116:45 pm - 7:45 pm$42.00 + gst - 6 Sessions


Zumba Gold+ (40 years and up) Zumba Gold is a Zumba class for the older active participant or for those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle. What stays the same are all the elements of a Zumba Fitness Party, zesty Latin music, easy to follow choreography and a fun filled hour of dancing. Instructor: Gloria Grieve

WednesdaysJanuary 7 - March 259:00 am - 10:00 am

$6.00 Drop-in or 10 punch cards available, note: price varies with age.

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Early Riser Boot Camp - C Tuesdays & �ursdays

January 6 - February 126:15 - 7:15 amGym B $180 + gst - 12 SessionsFebruary 17 - March 266:15 - 7:15 amGym B $180 + gst - 12 Sessions

Steve �omson Quali�cations:

B.C.R.P.A. Certi�ed Personal Trainer �ird Age Certi�ed Weight Trainer

Keiser Certi�ed Spin InstructorCan-�t Pro certi�ed Fitness Instructor Specialist (Group Fitness)

A.A.H.F.R.P. Medical Exercise Specialist (Post Rehab)Certi�ed Instructor of Integrated Bosu Balance Training

Determination Boot Camp Lite - C (16 years and up)For the fitness enthusiast that wants a boot camp style workout at a slightly lower intensity than the Determination Boot Camp yet still see results. Strength, agility, balance, cardio and core. Remember ‘Lite’ does not mean easy! This class will be held in either Gym B or outside. Fridays

January 9 - March 279:00 - 10:00 amGym B $144 + gst - 12 Sessions

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Determination Fitness Boot Camp - C (16 years and up)RIP it up- Train like an Athlete!! Be ready for a challenge in this intense yet fun filled indoor/outdoor exercise program. Bring your fitness to a new level. Resistance training, cardiovascular conditioning, body weight exercises, plyometrics, partner drills, core strength, and much more will all be addressed in this well-developed boot camp. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

January 5 - February 135:15 - 6:30 pmGym B 2x week $180 + gst3x week $255 + gst17 Sessions February 16 - March 275:15 - 6:30 pmGym B2x week $180 + gst3x week $270 + gst18 Sessions

HITT Training - C(16 years and up)In this unique EXPRESS class, personal trainer Alicia Fennell will guide you through a series of high intensity intervals with body weight alone. Short and long bursts of plyometrics and calisthenics target all your body parts and give you the most effective cardio workout in the shortest amount of time. Whether you are looking for a quick workout or a way to complement your gym routine and lose those few extra pounds this class will be sure to bring results. No class Feb 9.Instructor: Alicia Fennell Mondays, Wednesdays

& Fridays January 5 - March 279:00 - 9:30 am Gym A1x per week $82 + gst 2x per week $131 + gst 3x per week $175+ gst

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Determination Fit Circuit - C (14 years and up)A timed circuit training class designed for beginner to intermediate exercisers. Functional free weight exercises mixed with cardio stations will be sure to boost your metabolism and strengthen your body. A good class for those trying to get back into the fitness world or those wanting to add to their current fitness regime. Instructor: Steve Thomson Tuesdays & �ursdays

January 6 - February 126:00 - 7:00 pmGym B $132 + gst - 12 Sessions

February 17 - March 266:00 - 7:00 pmGym B $132 + gst - 12 Sessions

Determination Abs and Stretch - C (16 years and up)A perfect combination of abdominal exercises and lower extremity stretches. This 60 minute class is designed to promote strength and stability in the musculature that supports the spine. Tighten the tummy, increase flexibility and possibly help out that low back issue you may have. If you don’t get enough abdominal work and lower body stretching done in your current workout routine give this challenging yet popular class a try there will be progressions and regressions dependant on ability level. Register early as there are only 20 spots available. Instructor: Steve Thomson

TuesdaysJanuary 6 - March 249:00 -10:00 amMulti Purpose #2$120 + gst - 12 Sessions

Fit Fix (14 years and up)Switch up how you sweat! Busty your workout boredom and get fit through a variety of different styles. Come join trainer Glenn Hascarl for 3 sessions and let him show you a variety of ways to get fit. Also included in this program is a 10 punch drop in card. Note: If you do not finish the program you must return the punch card.Instructor: Glenn Hascarl

Tuesdays & �ursdays 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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Determination Core Fit Cardio Camp - C (14 years and up)This core based fitness class mixed with Cardio is sure to strengthen your core , Initiate fat loss and carve curves. Balls , Bosus Bands and Body weight will be the tools of choice for this Saturday morning class. Instructor: Steve Thomson

SaturdaysJanuary 10 - March 219:15 am -10:15 amGym B$99.00 + gst - 11 Sessions

Kettle Bell (14 years and up)Try something different! A fun, skill-based workout that will pro-vide whole body strength and cardiovascular conditioning in one workout! Taught by certified strength and conditioning spe-cialist, Adam Morden, Kettlebell workouts will help you build a strong, dynamic core. Break out of your routine and get fitter than you imagined! Instructor: Adam Morden

Mondays & Wednesdays 6:15 am - 7:15 amGym AJanuary 5 - February 4$60.00 + gst - 10 SessionsFebruary 16 - March 25$72.00 + gst - 12 Sessions

Primal Movement(16 years and up)Are you looking for a change? Tired of the same old weights and circuits? Then Primal Movement might be just the thing for you. Taught by Movnat certified trainer Adam Morden, Primal Movement classes will re-acquaint you with natural human movement training you to be good at real life, not just lifting weights in the gym.

Tuesdays & Fridays 6:30 am - 7:30 amGymnastics FacilityJanuary 6 - February 13$72.00 + gst - 12 SessionsFebruary 17 - March 27$72.00 + gst - 12 Sessions

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Balance, Fitness and Function (55 years and up)Join instructor Jill Nelson for this class designed for the 55+ crowd who wish to improve their balance and functional fitness. Younger adults with mobility challenges are also welcome to participate. All participants must be independently mobile with or without walking aids and have a physician’s approval for participation.Instructor: Jill Nelson

MondaysJanuary 5 - February 21:00 pm - 2:00 pmMulti Purpose #1 $35.00 + gst - 5 SessionsFebruary 16 - March 231:00 pm - 2:00 pmMulti Purpose #1 $42.00 + gst - 6 Sessions

Iyengar YogaLevel 1 - C (14 years and up)Jane Stedman has completed an assessment process under the direction of the Iyengar Teach-ers Association of Canada, and is recognized as a certified teacher both nationally and in-ternationally. Jane combines this certification with her un-derstanding of the body which comes with over 30 years as a registered massage therapist. Jane’s classes are created to be both challenging and fun. Classes are in Room C. Drop-ins $13.50. Instructor: Jane Stedman

MondaysJanuary 5 - March 234:30 - 6:00 pm$115.50 + gst - 11 SessionsTuesdaysJanuary 6 - March 249:00 - 10:30 am$126.00 + gst - 12 SessionsFridaysJanuary 9 - March 279:00 - 10:30 am$126.00 + gst - 12 Sessions

Iyengar YogaLevel 2 - C (14 years and up)Students must have completed at least 2 sessions of Level 1 or have some understanding of Iy-engar Yoga. Drop-ins $13.50, if space allows. Classes in Room C.Instructor: Jane Stedman Mondays

January 5 - March 239:00 am - 10:30 am$115.50 + gst - 11 SessionsWednesdaysJanuary 7 - March 259:00 am - 10:30 am$115.50 + gst - 11 SessionsNo class February 25

50+ Circuit Training (50 years and up)This program is geared for adults 50 years and over. Strength training can prevent and even reverse some of the signs of aging. Protect your bone density, improve your balance, and increase your flexibility. A Doctor’s written approval may be required. All classes are held in the fitness studio.Instructor: Glenn Hascarl Tuesdays & �ursdays

January 6 - March 2610:30 am - 11:30 am$140.00 + gst - 24 Sessions

Gentle Flow Yoga - C(14 years and up)This gentler practice focuses on mobility and flexibility of the joints using yoga flow sequences. Beginning with Posture and Strength, each practice will finish with Release and Relaxation techniques. Doing our best to accommodate any physical limitations you may have. Beginners welcome. Instructor: Birgit Nilson Tuesdays

January 6 - March 179:00 am - 10:15 amRoom B$110.00 + gst - 11 Sessions

�ursdaysJanuary 8 - March 1910:45 am - 12:00 pmRoom C $110.00 + gst - 11 SessionsDrop-ins $13.50

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Drums Alive (14 years and up)Using rhythm as the source of inspiration to discover a new group fitness experience, Drums Alive, combines the benefits of a traditional fitness program with extra benefits to the brain by combining music, movement, rhythm and drumming. This program, which has participants drumming on large exercise balls with drum sticks while moving and dancing to great music, will have your heart pumping and your spirit soaring!No class Feb 9.Instructor: Gloria Grieve

Mondays January 5 - March 2310:00 am - 11:00 am$66.00 + gst - 11 Sessions

Instructor: Monica Hofer �ursdays January 7 - March 257:00 pm - 8:00 pm$66.00 + gst - 11 Sessions

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Power Flow - C (14 years and up)An energetic practice with lots of movement as we explore Sun Salutations and a flow of Poses at a more challenging pace. Some Yoga experience recommended. Instructor: Birgit Nilson Tuesdays

January 6 - March 175:30 pm - 7:00 pmRoom C$115.00 + gst - 11 Sessions Drop-ins $13.50

Hatha Flow Yoga - C (14 years and up)If you enjoy lots of movement and a faster pace, try Hatha Flow Yoga. Poses are put into sequence and we will finish with relaxation and quiet time. Classes in Room C Instructor: Birgit Nilson

�ursdaysJanuary 8 - March 19 9:00 am - 10:30 am $115.00 + gst - 11 Sessions Drop-ins $13.50

Hatha Yoga - C(14 years and up)This ancient Yoga practice teaches the traditional yoga poses at a pace that is comfortable for most. Work on your balance, stability and flexibility with ample opportunity to explore what each pose has to offer and reap the benefits of this wonderful practice. Classes in Room C.Instructor: Birgit Nilson Tuesdays

January 6 - March 177:15 pm - 8:30 pm $110.00 + gst - 11 Sessions WednesdaysJanuary 7 - March 189:00 am - 10:15 am$110.00 + gst - 11 Sessions Drop-ins $13.50

Tanya’s Power/Ashtanga Yoga - C (14 years and up)An active yoga style, providing a full body workout, alongside the typical benefits of yoga: relaxation, reducing stress, and improved feeling of well being. This set series of movements increases strength, muscle tone, flexibility, stamina and balance. Multi-level instruction welcomes both beginner and experienced students. Not a suitable class if you have wrist or shoulder injuries.Drop-ins $13 Instructor: Tanya Sedunow �ursdays

January 8 - March 265:15 pm - 6:45 pm Room C$120 + gst - 12 Sessions

Seniors Yoga - C(55 years and up) Releasing stiff joints, improving mobility, stamina and flexibility are the benefits of this practice. Traditional poses are modified to accommodate physical limitations. Relaxation and breathing exercises end each practice. Classes in Room C.Instructor: Birgit Nilson

WednesdaysJanuary 7 - March 1810:30 am - 11:45 am$110.00 + gst - 11 SessionsFridaysJanuary 9 - March 2010:45 am - 12:00 pm$110.00 + gst - 11 SessionsDrop-ins $13.50

Meditation (14 years and up)Let go of your busy week and join Birgit for an hour of calm, mindfulness and relaxation. We will explore a different method each week and adjust physical positions to levels of comfort. Bring your favorite blanket and pillow. Classes in Room C.Instructor: Birgit Nilson

FridaysJanuary 9 - February 136:30 pm - 7:30 pm$60 + gst - 6 SessionsDrop-ins $13.50 NEW!

Tanya’s Gentle Yoga - C(14 years and up)Curious to try yoga, this co-ed class is the perfect place to begin. Release stiff joints, improve circulation, increase strength, stamina, flexibility, release tension, relieve stress and learn simple ways to relax in everyday life. Vary your options to work at a pace that suits you, accommodating health concerns or physical limitations. Drop-ins $13Instructor: Tanya Sedunow �ursdays

January 8 - March 267:00 pm - 8:30 pmRoom C$120 + gst - 12 Sessions

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Wellness Series - Winter 2015 Herbal Medicine for Cold/Flu Season (16 years and up)There are many herbal remedies on the market for cold and flu. Learn about what plants are helpful and why. How to match the symptoms you are having with a remedy. Introducing you to those plants and making herbal honey.Instructor: Philipa Joly

Saturday, January 1712:00 pm - 3:00 pm$35.00 + gst

Five Considerations for A Good Death (18 years and up) We have two views of death. The first is what we see in others. The second is the experience we will have one day. If the term good death describes what most people say they want, then what are the consid-erations for a good death. Participants have free access to the e-book, Companioning A Good Death.Facilitated by Dale Presly, founder of Salish Sea Hospice Project. �ursdays

January 22 and January 297:00 pm - 8:30 pm$29.00 + gst

Valentine Day Herbal (18 years and up)Let’s have some Valentines fun making some sweet and sensual herbal valentines day gifts of chocolates and bath salts. Instructor: Philipa Joly

Saturday, February 712:00 pm - 4:00 pm$45.00 + gst

House Hold Herbal (16 years and up)Without our knowing it, there is a wealth of knowledge in our own kitchens. Learn about healing secrets of house hold culinary herbs, spices and the healing powers of common foods. Come away with recipes and your own herbal vinegar.Instructor: Philipa Joly

Saturday, February 2812:00 pm - 3:00 pm$35.00 + gst

Plants for First Aid (16 years and up)Plants are very useful in first aid. This class is of special interest for anyone who spends time in the outdoors, but is applicable to all. We will learn about herbal first aid kits and about plants people can use while they are out and about.Instructor: Philipa Joly

Saturday, March 2112:00 pm - 3:00 pm$35.00 + gst

Treefrog Music Together Parents Beginner GuitarA new addition to the Music Together experience! Parents in preschool Music Together classes will build basic guitar skills using the same songs we’re working with in the family class. Absolute beginners are welcome! Class will be multi-level to accommodate all learners. You can be a rockstar to your child! Instructor: Kazimea Sokil

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Learn to Play PickleballA cross between tennis, badminton and table tennis, Pickleball is easy to learn and to get to rally stage. Learn the basic strokes and strategy needed to play. No experience required. All equipment provided. Tuesday & �ursday

January 6 & 8Gymnasium7:30 pm - 9:00 pm $18.00 + gst

PickleballPickleball is a smash! It’s great exercise and a fantastic way to meet new friends. No sessions Jan 31, Feb 9, 14 and Mar 11. Contact the Front Desk about ranking inquiries.

January 5-March 28Gymnasium$3 drop-in

CV Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness(18 years and up)The Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program is designed to provide the information, training and skills necessary for individuals and neighbourhoods to be self-sufficient after a disaster. Registration is required. Fridays

10:00 am - 12:00 pmJanuary 16Or February 20Or March 20At the Comox Firehall FREE!

CPR (A)/AED(14 years and up)CPR A/AED covers the skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies and choking for people aged 8 and over including performing one person adult CPR; how to deal with choking persons, understanding barrier devices including pocket masks and using a public access Automated External Defibrillator. Registration is required. Fridays

1:00 pm – 3:00 pmJanuary 16Or February 20Or March 20At the Comox Firehall FREE!

Pocket Orgones(how to)(16 years and up)It’s time to Google: Pocket Orgones. This class will cover the basic in pocket orgone and mineral fountain design. EVERYTHING IS SUPPLIED! Including the minerals, which will be cleansed and charged during the solstice. (Wear mess friendly clothing, bring a cookie sheet to pack your pocket orgones home on). Instructor: Maureen Okine owner of Bent Whyr

Friday, Saturday & SundayFebruary 136:00 pm - 9:00 pm February 14 - February 151:00 pm - 4:00 pm$400.00 + gst - 3 Sessions

(50 years and up)3.0 Players and UpMondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

2.5 Players and Lower:Tuesdays & �ursdays 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

4.0 Players and Up:Tuesdays & �ursdays 1: 15 pm – 3:00 pm

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January 13 - March 175:00 pm - 9:00 pmRacquet Courts $45.00 + gst

Squash League - Spares (15 years and up)A great deal for those wishing to play in the squash league but can’t make the commitment to play all season. You’re automat-ically put on the spare list to fill in for regular league players. (There is no guarantee that you will be called to play). Tuesdays

$7.50 + gst

Please Note:Racquet courts must be booked through the front office and payment made at that time.Clean shoes must be worn.

Comox Racquet Courts Available 7 days/week, we have 4 squash courts, 2 of which are convertible to racquetball. Racquet rentals are $2.25 and goggles can be used at no charge. For a great way to meet people and get some fun games, join our mixed Squash League or the women’s league (ask Sue at the front desk for details). Join our group lessons or take a private lesson to learn the basics or brush up on your skills. Table Tennis and foosball are also available for the public at no charge. Paddles and balls may be borrowed from the office.

Adult Student Senior FamilyDrop-in (primetime) 5.50$ 3.75$ Drop-in (non-primetime) 4.00$ 2.50$ 10 Visit Card (primetime) 50.00$ 30.00$ 10 Visit Card (non-primetime) 35.00$ 21.00$ Unlimited Pass (1 year) 450.00$ 200.00$ 370.00$ 925.00$ Unlimited Pass (6 months) 275.00$ 125.00$ 215.00$ 585.00$

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14.00$ 8.00$ 8.00$ 126.00$ 72.00$ 72.00$

Amenities: 4 racquet courts, 2 of which convert from squash to racquetball/walleyball.Court bookings can be made over the phone by those who have a prepaid court pass on file, or with a credit card. 24 hour cancellation policy in effect.

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TOWN OF COMOX TRIP PROGRAM

We offer this program to ensure that all residents of the Town of Comox have ac-cess to the programs and services provided by the Comox Recreation Department that will contribute to their health and well-be-ing regardless of their financial situation.

Who is Eligible:* Comox individuals and families with low income or receiving B.C. Benefits

What are the Bene�ts:* 5 free drop ins to non-contract pro-

grams or to the fitness studio & 50% off 4 non-contract programs per year

How Do I Apply:* Inquire for an application from our

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CORPORATE MEMBERSHIPS

Is improving employee wellness on your 2015 wish list?

Call 250-339-2255 for further information. 'An investment in health is

an investment in productivity'.

For Businesses & Non-Pro�tsCORPORATE WELLNESS MEMBER BENEFITS

INCLUDE FEE REDUCTIONS FOR FITNESS MEMBERSHIPS, SQUASH/RACQUET COURTS,

FITNESS CONSULTS AND MORE!

Squash Lessons -Private and Semi-private (9 years and up)Private lessons are 45 minutes in length, semi-private lessons are 1 hour.Prices include court fee.

$35/private lesson + gst$5/each additional person (max. 4)

Instructor: Sue Tompkins January 4 - March 22

Instructor: Rob Calder Saturdays

January 31 - March 71:15 pm - 2:15 pm

Squash Lessons - Adult Advanced (15 years and up)Registrants are required to be physically fit and able to do drills at a reasonable level. Classes are kept small to ensure more individual attention.Instructor: Rob Calder

SaturdaysJanuary 31 - March 711:15 pm - 12:15 pm Racquet Courts $48.00 + gst - 6 Lessons

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Squash Lessons - Adult Intermediate (15 years and up)If you’ve been playing squash but not improving, bump your squash game to the next level. Practiced specialized games, drills and techniques.Instructor: Rob Calder

SaturdaysJanuary 31 - March 710:15 am - 11:15 pm Racquet Courts $48.00 + gst - 6 Lessons

Squash Lessons - Adult Beginner (15 years and up)Participants will learn the basic strokes, rules, court movement and strategy concepts.

SaturdaysJanuary 31 - March 79:15 am - 10:15 am Racquet Courts $48.00 + gst - 6 Lessons

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INFLATABLE OBSTACLE COURSE!(5 - 14 years)

Comox Recreation Birthday Parties include set up, 2hrs of unfacilitated gym time..and then all the clean up! Inflatable Obstacle Course is our newest and greatest party. Book now to secure your party. You can add 4 large Hawaiian, Cheese or Pepperoni pizzas’ to your Inflatable Obstacle Party for and extra $50. No parties Feb 1.

YM TIME PARTY!(2 - 14 years)Includes setup, a pizza party, 2 hrs of unfacilitated gym time... and then all the clean up! Floor hockey, hula hoops, soccer, basketball, plasma cars, pickleball, badminton, and more! Pizza party includes your choice of 4 large Hawaiian, Cheese, or Pepperoni pizzas. No parties Feb 1.

Fridays3:45 pm - 5:45 pm

Sundays11:00 am - 1:00 pm2:00 pm - 4:00 pm$125 + gst

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Monday, January 12 6:30 am - 9:00 pm

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THE COMOX COMMUNITY CENTRE OFFERS A FULL RANGE OF RECREATION SERVICES AND FEATURES:

4 Racquet Courts

3 Meeting Rooms3000 sq. ft. Multi-purpose/Banquet Room

5000 sq. �. Fitness Studio

7800 sq. �. Gymnasium

A DedicatedGymnastics Facility

INFLATABLE OBSTACLE COURSE!(5 - 14 years)

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NEIGHBOURHOOD PARKS & WALKING TRAILSFilberg Park. Filberg Park and the Heritage Lodge is a popular event destination on 3.6 hectares (9 acres) with walking paths, ponds, a lodge, waterfront views, a tea house, Totem Pole and herb and flower gardens. Kin Beach Park. Kin Beach is a 9 hectare waterfront park with far reaching views over looking the Strait of Georgia and the Sunshine Coast. Marina Park. The Marina Park is a boating, sailing, picnicking and sightseeing destination in the Comox Valley. At the entrance of the marina is a day use park with picnic tables, a playground, a shelter and some grass lawns.Anderton Park. 1.5 acre park within the city limits with a playground and grassy area for children to play freely. Access at the corner of Stewart and Balmoral Street in Comox.Brooklyn Creek Park. Salmon spawning creek in a mature forest setting with hiking trails. Access from the east end of Comox Rd.Goose Spit. Popular local waterfront destination popular for swimming, wind surfing, kayaking, beach combing, bird watching and photography. Access Goose Spit Regional Park from Balmoral Rd. and then Hawkins Rd. in Comox, BC.Kye Bay. Low tides give birth to sandy beaches and tide pools filled with marine life. Swimming and picnic tables.Mack Laing Nature Park. Seven acres of interpretive trails exploring a mature forest. Access from the east end of Comox Rd.Salish Park. Great for a casual walk along groomed trails and over quaint bridges in a grassy setting. Access at the corner of Guthrie and Nootka St.

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Registration Policies:1) Fees are to be paid in full at the time of registration by cash, cheque, Interact, Visa, Master Card or Quality Foods Rec Bucks.2) CANCELLATION POLICY: The Comox Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel any program at any time. A FULL, PRO-RATED refund will be given, and every effort will be made to notify those who reg-istered.3) Programs will not be held on statutory holidays un-less indicated. 4) The Comox Recreation Department has the right to change times and locations of programs.5) The Comox Recreation Department will not be held responsible for classes cancelled due to weather, power failures, or other events which are beyond our control and require facility closure for health and/or safety reasons.6) GST will be charged on all programs that include participants over 14 years.7) A $15 + tax handling charge will be collected on all NSF cheques.8) Post-dated cheques are not accepted.

Refund Policies:Refunds may be issued under the following circumstances:• The program has been cancelled by the Comox Recreation Department.• Withdrawal due to medical reasons (note from a medical professional may be required).• Withdrawal from programs at least 7 days prior to program start date.Account credits will be applied under the following circumstances:• Withdrawal from a program less than 7 days prior to program start date.• Withdrawal from a program afterprogram start date (prorated amount).Please note:• All withdrawals (with the exception of medical withdrawals) are subject to an admin fee charge: $5 + gst for non-contract programs, $10.00 + gst for contract programs.• Refunds by cheque will take a minimum of 2 weeks to process.


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helping you get back to the things you love

CBI Rehabilitation in Motion has been diagnosing, treating and restoring people to health in Courtenay for over 16 years.

treatments are covered under most extended healthcare plans, contact us for more information.

Some of our services include: Physiotherapy

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View schedules and maps at www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/transit.For recreation schedules and programs visit www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/rec.

Use Comox Valley Transit as part of your active life. Here are some great options that you can get to on the bus:

To find more great activity locations, and how to use Google’s transit trip planner to reach them by bus, visit the Comox Valley Transit activity guide online at www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/googletransit.

• Recreation Centres: Comox, Courtenay, Cumberland and the Sports & Aquatic Centres

• Hiking and Biking Trails: Cumberland Community Forest, North East Woods (Comox), Puntledge Park

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Squash.................................. 112

Registration .......................... 114

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Children’s Programs ................64

Youth Programs .......................77

Adult Programs ........................82

Older Adult Programs ..............93

Evergreen Club ......................100

Fitness ...................................103

Wellness Centre .....................107

Wellness Centre .................... 107

Lewis Centre Facility Rentals . 116

Filberg Centre & Native Sons Hall

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Special NeedsRegional District Special Needs ....................... 113

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Family Day .............................. 67

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Smiles & Healthy Lifestyles!The City of Courtenay is planning the event of the century in 2015! Preparation for the city’s huge 2015 Centennial Celebration is well underway with a series of signature events planned throughout the year that will highlight the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future of the community.The Centennial Celebration starts right along with the new year “Memories are made of This” event to bring in 2015 with your friends December 31st at the Filberg Centre for live music, dancing, appies, and comedy. On January 1st come and be part of the official launch with a pancake breakfast, music, heritage displays, and centennial cake cutting. Watch for more information about ticket sales as well as sponsorship opportunities for local businesses on the City of Courtenay website www.courtenay.ca/centennial .For information about sponsorship opportunities, volunteer positions, or to share your ideas, contact the Courtenay Cen-tennial Celebration Committee at 250-334-4441 or email [email protected]. This project has been supported by the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Pro-gram, Department of Canadian Heritage. Ce projet a été ap-puyé par le Programme Développement des communautés par le biais des arts et du patrimoine du ministère de Patri-moine canadien.




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Community Services Dept 250-334-4441Randy Wiwchar Director Community ServicesLisa Zervakis Department ClerkCourtenay RecreationSusan Murphy Manager, Recreation ServicesCarol Millar Recreation CoordinatorRaegan Spence Recreation CoordinatorKathy Collins Recreation CoordinatorLouise Grutzmacher Program AssistantDeanne McRae Evergreen Volunteer CoordinatorKristine Klupsas Youth Services CoordinatorAlexis Forbes Youth WorkerTerri Cox Office SupervisorLori Messner ReceptionistMelanie Trask ReceptionistDeanne Gendron ReceptionistSandy Hewer ReceptionistHeather Jerritt ReceptionistTracy Stoltz ReceptionistCarla Styles ReceptionistBarbara Franck ReceptionistSheila Dupuis ReceptionistTrina Dunsmore Preschool SupervisorLynne Woodley Preschool Assistant

Wayne Friesen, Al Gray, Wayne King,

Don Robson Custodial SupervisorGary Franceschini Custodial SupervisorSimon Stevenson CustodianDonna Erikson CustodianDavid Bomback CustodianDanny Casavant CustodianMike Malinich CustodianTim Decrane CustodianMark Thompson CustodianChris Guillo CustodianMario Romero CustodianGreg De Schutter CustodianDave Duval CustodianTomas Ticas Custodian

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Our fully qualified and experienced Early Childhood Educators offer developmentally appropriate fun experiences in an environment of excellence.Our goal is to provide an atmosphere for positive social interactions for all children.Our program offers daily creative art activities, water, sand or rice play, playdough, puzzles and table top toys, blocks and dress-ups.The program also includes outdoor play, field trips and celebrations of special holidays and events.

Monday Wednesday & Friday 9:00 - 11:30 am OR Tuesday & Thursday9:00 - 11:30 amInterested in afternoons?Leave your name on our interest list.

Monthly Fees$120 - 2 days/week $160 - 3 days/week$ 20 - annual family registration fee

PlayCreateSocializeCelebrate

"Play is the language of children; it is the window to their souls."Child and Family Research and Development program

"The child knows instinctively what he needs to develop and he goes about it through play with whole - hearted enthusiasm." Masheder, 1994

489 Old Island Highway, Courtenay250-338-5371 www.courtenay.ca

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Santa Baby(1 month - 1½ years with adult)Celebrate your baby’s first holi-day season by making memo-rable keepsakes. Christmas cards made with little feet imprints, and handprint Christmas orna-ments are sure ways to gift last-ing memories for your friends and family.Instructor: Lydia Neville

TuesdaysDecember 2 - 169:00 - 10:45 amLewis Centre Craft Room B$30/3 Sessions

Childminding(all ages)Our excellent childminding service offers your child a safe, friendly and fun environment. If you are participating in our morning programs, playing ten-nis, squash, or using our weight-room, you’re invited to drop in.

Monday - Saturday9:00 - 11:00 amLewis Centre$4.00/1¼ hour drop-in$5.00/1¾ hour drop-in1 & 1½ hour options also availablePunch Cards$35/10 X 1¼ hr drop-ins$40/10 X 1½ hr drop-ins

Little Cruisers(7 - 14 months with adult)Bring your baby and drop in for education, support, and socializing with other adults. You’ll have free access to guest speakers, community resources, an information library, refresh-ments and more. Establish posi-tive networks and develop the knowledge and skills to set up success for you and your little cruiser.Instructor: Chris Chapple

WednesdaysJanuary 14 - March 2510:00 - 11:15 amLewis Centre Meeting Room$1/Drop-in Power Hour

Playtime Fun!(all ages)Join the fun! There will be a little something for everyone with games, activities and free play!

TuesdaysJanuary 13 - March 310:45 am - 12:00 pmLewis Centre MP Hall$4/Drop-in

Parent ParticipationBaby Talk(newborn - 6 months with adult)Bring your baby and meet other parents, hear guest speakers, thumb through our resource li-brary, and gain the support andknowledge that new parents seek. This is a free, community based program sponsored by St.Joseph’s Hospital.Facilitator: Nell Divinagracia

Tuesdaysstarting January 610:00 - 11:30 amLewis Centre Meeting Room$1 Drop-in

Treefrog Music Together (9 months - 5 years with adult)Introduce your child to a wide range of musical experience through moving, playing, sing-ing, dancing and joyful noise-making. Award-winning CD and songbook bring the musical exploration home. Enrich your child’s life with the gift of musi-cal confidence and competence, and have SO MUCH FUN! Instructor: Kazimea Sokil

WednesdaysJanuary 14 - March 189:15 - 10:00 amLewis Park Tsolum Building$160/10 Sessions

Child’s Play(18 months - 3 years with adult) Get in on the fun, with music, free play, songs and games! Coffee & tea for parents as your little ones play and socialize! No class December 25 & January 1.

ThursdaysDecember 4 - February 59:30 - 11:00 amLewis Centre$30/10 Sessions

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Forts Almighty Family Edition(2 - 5 years with adult)Transform gym mats, and more as you create forts of all sorts in this not to be missed program. Then play plasma car races and active games.

WednesdaysDecember 3 - 179:00 - 11:00 am Lewis Centre MP Hall$20/family/3 Sessions

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All Aboard!(3 - 5 years)Board the train, plane, or auto-mobile of fun as you discover and play with your favorite things that move! Instructor: Lydia Neville

TuesdaysFebruary 3 - March 249:30 - 11:00 amLewis Centre Craft Room A$57/8 Sessions

Hodge Podge Jr(3 - 5 years)Try a little of all our favourites; dance, soccer, cooking, arts and crafts and gym games in this ultimate sampler! Each week a new activity will be introduced. Please bring a lunch.

ThursdaysFebruary 5 - March 2612:30 pm - 2:00 pmLewis Centre Craft Room A$78/8 Sessions

Construction Zone(3 - 5 years)Build, demolish and design your very own forts, Lego master-pieces, mazes and more! Finish off with active free play in the gym. Please bring a snack! Instructor: Lydia Neville

FridaysFebruary 6 - March 2710:00 am - 12:00 pmLewis Centre$80/8 Sessions

Independant Programs

Mini Chef’s(3 - 5 years)Throw on your apron and get ready to mix, stir, measure and enjoy tasty treats and healthy snacks! Also, practice numeracy skills and number games while you wait for your delicious de-lights to cook.

WednesdaysJanuary 21 - March 1112:00 - 2:00 pmLewis Centre$96/8 Sessions

Who Loves You?Valentine’s Day Boutique(18 months - 5 years) Cherish your loved ones with memorable homemade gifts! Create cards, specialized dish-towels, photos, and more: are some of the fun ways you will show family and friends you love them! Instructor: Lydia Neville

TuesdaysJanuary 27 - February 10 (1½ - 2 years with adult) 9:30 - 11:00 am or(3 - 5 years) 12:30 - 2:00 pm Lewis Centre$38/3 Sessions

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Rec ‘n’ Doodle(3 - 5 years)Be creative as you dive into all kinds of arts and crafts, then burn off all that extra energy as you play games in the gym! Please bring a lunch and get ready to have a blast. No class February 9.Instructor: Breanne Hague

MondaysJanuary 12 - March 911:30 am - 12:30 pmLewis Centre Craft Room B$75/8 Sessions

Writing Wigglers(3 - 5 years)Play with fine motor skills that are necessary for letter foma-tion. Increase your child’s skills in creative ways and learn how to form the ABCs. Then wiggle out their wiggles with energetic games and activities.Instructor: Vanessa Hitchcock

TuesdaysJanuary 20 - March 109:30 - 11:30 amLewis Centre Craft Room A$80/8 Sessions

Colour Me Happy! (5 - 7 years)Play and explore with various kinds of art forms; painting, col-oring, and more. Expose young artists to different ways of creat-ing art.

FridaysJanuary 30 - March 64:00 - 5:30 pmLewis Centre$58/6 Sessions

Rudolph & Friends(2 - 4 years with adult)Christmas crafts, games, songs and stories spark your imagina-tion in this morning time delight. Big friends and little friends will enjoy the social aspects of this fun program.Instructor: Lydia Neville

Fridays10:00 - 11:00 amDecember 5 - 19Lewis Centre Craft Room A$28/3 Sessions

Christmas Kindercrafts(3 - 5 years) It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go. Gather together as we celebrate the season and create special memories. Crafts, games, songs and more are just some of the treasures that we’ll pull out of our stocking, just for you.

Tuesdays & ThursdaysDecember 9, 11, 16 & 18Lewis Centre Craft Room B $35/4 Sessions

Musical Movement(3 - 5 years)Explore rhythm, songs and mu-sic! Children will beat to the sound of their own drums and explore movement to varying musical sounds. Not only will your child get to experiment with different instruments, but also get to create some of their own.Instructor: Vanessa Hitchcock

FridaysJanuary 30 - March 2012:00 - 2:00 pmLewis Centre $80/8 Sessions

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Happy Feet & Tapping Toes(3 - 5 years)Encourage creativity, imagina-tion, and movement in this fun filled environment. Little ones will be exposed to jazz, Rhythm, and Musical Theatre techniques while developing their listening skills. Dancers will learn chore-ography which will be present-ed at the end of the last class.Instructor: Robynne Sharko-Stapely

FridaysJanuary 23 - March 2710:45 - 11:45 amLewis Centre Activity Room A$70/10 SessionsHip Hoppers

(3 - 5 years)Bounce, B-bop, move and groove in this introduction to Hip Hop. It’s all about fun and learning how to move to music. Instructor:Robynne Sharko-Stapley

ThursdaysJanuary 22 - March 261:00 - 2:00 pmLewis Centre Craft Room A$75/10 Sessions

Tiny TuTu’s(3½ - 5 years)In this introduction to dance, you’ll develop body awareness,creativity, coordination and an appreciation of music.Instructor: Maggie Scofield-Reid

WednesdaysJanuary 14 - March 1811:15 am - 12:00 pmLewis Centre Activity Room A$70/10 Sessions

Sports & Movement

Soccer Tots(3 - 5 years)Run and play games as we intro-duce you to basic soccer skills. Learn how fun it is to be part of a team as you develop your listening skills, physical co-or-dination and fitness. No class February 9.Instructor: Vanessa Hitchcock

MondaysJanuary 19 - March 169:30 - 10:30 amLewis Centre Gym$52/8 Sessions

Introduction to Pickleball(5 - 7 years) Learn the basics of playing pick-leball in fun non-competitive environment! Instructor: Lydia Neville

FridaysJanuary 23 - February 275:00 - 6:00 pmLewis Centre$26/6 Sessions

Hula Hoopla Club(5 - 12 years) There’s 1001 uses for a hula hoop and we’ll be busy try-ing them all! From playful silly games to circus-style tricks, to graceful dance sequences, to fierce ninja moves you will give this well rounded toy a creative spin. Hula Hoops provided.Instructor: Tracey Mantha

FridaysFebruary 13 - March 203:30 - 4:30 pmLewis Centre$50/6 Sessions

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Baby Gym(1 month - 3 years with adult)It’s the most fabulous indoor playground! Join us for toddler-friendly novelty and challenge, as you play together on gym-nastics and pre-school equip-ment. Discover and explore motor skills and learn the basics of movement. Then, end with circle time and a favourite song. Please remind your favourite adult to come dressed to play.Instructor: Sheri Roffey & Breanne Hague

TuesdaysJanuary 6 - March 2411:00 am - 12:00 pm

orWednesdaysJanuary 7 - March 259:45 - 10:45 amLewis Centre Gym$84/12 Sessions

Stepping Stones to Kindergym(2½ - 3½ years with adult)Transition from adult and tot programs to kindergym. You and your child will start to-gether, with you as role model, assistant, interpreter, safety pa-trol and cheering section. Shift gradually towards your child’s self-regulation and indepen-dance as they learn to feel more comfortable in their first struc-tured, instructor-led experience.Instructors: Sheri Roffey & Breanne Hague

TuesdaysJanuary 6 - March 24

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Kindergym with Trampoline (3 - 5 years)Run, jump, land, climb, rotate and swing. Our knowledgeable,playful, friendly staff will connect you to a lifetime of learning and physical activity. Complimenta-ry skills include working with an instructor, taking turns, moving safely around the gym, getting along with others, offering and accepting new ideas. No class Saturday March 14.Instructor: Sheri Roffey & Breanne Hague

TuesdaysJanuary 6 - March 249:45 - 10:45 am

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or1:00 - 2:00 pm$84/12 Sessions

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Kindergym with Trampoline Advanced(3 - 5 years)For children who have success-fully completed Kindergym with Trampoline. Pre approval to register is required.Instructor: Sheri Roffey & Breanne Hague

WednesdaysJanuary 7 - March 251:00 - 2:00 pmLewis Centre Gym$84/12 Sessions

Gymnastics Kids & Crafts(3 - 5 years)Combine fun arts and crafts with time in the Gym. Games and activities with balls, hoops and basic gymnastic circuits en-courage you to explore physical challenges. Please bring a small snack.Instructor: Vanessa Hichcock & Sheri Roffey

TuesdaysJanuary 13 - March 1712:00 - 2:00 pmLewis Centre Gym & Craft Room A $93/10 Sessions

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Crackerjack Kids(3 - 6 years)You’ll have a crackerjack time in this holiday program of cre-ative crafts and active games. Plenty of action and creative art projects stimulate both your imagination and your desire for bone-shaking fun. Please bring a snack.

Monday - WednesdayDecember 29 - 319:30 - 11:30 amLewis Centre$50/3 Sessions

Candy Cane Wishes & Holiday Fun(1 month - 6 years with adult)Celebrate this holiday sea-son with your loved ones through making ornaments, decorating gingerbread, and sipping on hot chocolate as you finish with gym time fun and music.

Monday December 22 12:00 - 3:00 pmLewis Centre MP Hall$10 Pre-register or$15/Drop-in

Children’s Hoopdance Workshop(5 - 12 years)Calling all dancers, gymnasts and hoopers! Learn how to in-tegrate the hula hoop into your dance! You know how to keep a hoop spinning and you’re ready to take it to the next level Learn tons of amazing hula hoop tricks and piece them together into flowing choreographed dance sequences. We’ll round every-thing out with some peaceful stretches and ideas on how to use the hoop to enhance your training. Hula Hoops provided.Instructor: Tracey Mantha

Monday December 2210:00 - 12:00 pmLewis Centre MP Hall$20

Forts Almighty(3 - 9 years) Transform cardboard, gym mats, and more as you create forts of all sorts in this not to be missed day of adventure. Then play plasma car races and team games.

Friday January 210:00 am - 12:00 pm 3-5 years1:00 - 3:00 pm 6-9 yearsLewis Centre MP Hall$10/pre-registered$15/Drop-in

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Monday - WednesdayDecember 29 - 318:00 am - 3:30 pm Lewis Centre$70/3 Sessions

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Monday - Friday 9:00 - 11:00 am

or1:00 - 3:00 pmDecember 29 - January 2Lewis Centre Gym$48 /4 sessions $15 Drop-in

Gymnastics Open Training Routine Making & Skill Building(8 years & over) Prepare for the Comox Valley Gymnastics Championships on March 14 or drop-in to fine tune your skills! No class January 1.Instructor: Sheri Roffey & Breanne Hague

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Monday December 22or

Tuesday December 238:30 am - 3:30 pmLewis Centre$40/Day

Cooking Christmas Brunch(11 - 16 years)Give the gift of food this sea-son. Facilitated by a trained chef, learn how to prepare a delicious Christmas Brunch just in time for Christmas!Instructor: Robin Burch

Tuesday December 2310:00 am - 2:00 pmThe LINC Games Room$63

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Winter Break Stained Glass(10 - 14 years)Build a stained glass snow-man! Using simple glass cut-ting techniques, grinding, leading and soldering build your own customized glass snowman. Approx. 4’X9’ with several design and decorating options using glass globes, wire work and sparkle glue, each one is unique.Instructor: Nancy Morrison

Monday & TuesdayDecember 22 & 2310:00 am - 12:00 pmLewis Centre Craft Room B $50/2 Sessions

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Friday Night Birthday Parties (6 years & up) Kick off the weekend in style as you celebrate your birthday with one of the following themes! Dance & Play, Weird Science, Minecraft or, Diva Delight We offer one hour of instructor-lead activities. Followed by one hour in our party-room for your own treats and trimmings.

FridaysStarting January 95:00 - 7:00 pmLewis Centre$100

Sports Play! (3 years & up) This party will leave you feeling breathless! We promise you lots of fun in this special edition of birthday celebrations. We of-fer one hour of instructor-lead sports play, active games, plas-ma-car races and more. One hour afterwards, in our party-room is available for your own treats and trimmings.

SaturdaysStarting January 1012:00 - 2:00 pmLewis Centre$100

Gymnastics & Trampoline Parties(3 years & up) Got the birthday ‘meltdown’ blues? Let us make it easy for you. Bring the friends, the fuss, the mess and the muss to us. Our enthusiastic play leader will provide fun-filled activities in the gym, for the first hour only, followed by one hour in the par-ty-room for your own trimmings and refreshments.

SaturdaysStarting January 1011:30 am - 1:30 pmLewis Centre$100

Birthday Parties at The LINC(8 years & over)Are you looking for an original birthday party package? Let us do the planning! We’ll or-ganize games, provide supervi-sion and even do the clean-up so that you can enjoy the special day too. Choose from a variety of themes: Dodgeball, Pizza, Skatepark, Karaoke, All About Girls, Gaming, or just having The LINC all to yourself!

Saturdays12:30 - 2:30 pm

orSundays12:30 - 2:30 pmThe LINC Youth Centre$110$150/pizza party (includes 3 large pizzas)

7 Story Circus Birthday Party(6 - 12 years) Celebrate by running away to join the circus, and bring your friends! In the first hour you will: Climb aerial fabric & hang from aerial hoop; Juggle scarves, balls, rings & clubs; Spin staff, poi, diablo, hula hoops, flower-sticks & plates; Balance with stilts & rola-bola; Play games and juggle glow-in-the-dark balls! Then, in the second hour head over to your own private birthday party room to visit with friends and continue the fun. (Bring your own party supplies, food & cake). Call today to reserve your spot!

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Piano Adventures(5 - 11 years)Explore the world of music using a wide range of musical styles. Suitable for beginners.Instructor: Debbie Ross

ThursdaysJanuary 8 - March 263:00 - 4:00 pm (5 - 7 years)4:00 - 5:00 pm (8 - 11 years)Lewis Park Tsolum Building$144/12 Sessions

Kitchen Adventures(6 - 9 years)Roll up your sleeves and tie on your apron for culinary fun. Combine kitchen etiquette and food safety with creative, nutri-tous and simple recipes. It’s a great introduction to learning about food.Instructor: Vanessa Hitchcock


Diva Delights(6 - 9 years)Delight your diva senses as we create all things girly; lip gloss, bath bombs, jewellery and hair accessories, just to name a few. You will even make a nutritious snack. No class February 9.Instructor: Breanne Hague

MondaysJanuary 26 - March 233:30 - 5:00 pmLewis Centre Craft Room A$80/8 Sessions

Food ART(8 - 13 years)Tantilize your tastebuds with an artistic flair! Play with your food and create edible art!Instructor: Jenja MacIntyre

WednesdaysMarch 4 - 254:00 - 5:30 pmLewis Centre$65/4 Sessions

St. John Ambulance Babysitter Training(9 - 16 years)Learn about children, accident prevention, home safety and emergency procedures. Please bring your lunch & a doll. In-cludes a take-home first aid kit. Register early, as these classes fill quickly.Instructor: St Johns Ambulance

Saturday December 20or

Saturday February 289:00 am - 4:00 pmLewis Centre Meeting Room$60

Home Sense & Safety(9 - 12 years)Create a safe environment when you are home alone. Learn about meal and snack prep, household and pet safety, deal-ing with strangers, making emergency calls, and more.

Saturday January 17 or

Saturday March 211:00 - 3:30 pmLewis Centre Meeting Room $21

• Zumba• Gymnastics• Arts & Crafts• Game & Activities• Family Photo Booth• Kids vs. Parents Gameshow by Drop The Needle Entertainment

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Snowmen, Reindeer & Princesses - oh my!(5 - 8 years) Celebrate your favourite cast in the movie Frozen with crafts, music, games and more!Instructor: Lydia Neville

TuesdaysFebruary 3 - March 10 3:30 - 5:00 pmLewis Centre$65/6 Sessions

Cupids Arrow Craft Club(7 - 9 years)Show your appreciation for your loved ones through beautiful and fun handmade gifts! Please bring a snack.Instructor: Lydia Neville

Tuesday & FridayFebruary 10 & 133:30 - 5:00 pmLewis Centre$40/2 Sessions

PLC Playzone(6 - 12 years) Join us in a variety of activities on early dismissal days. A variety of activities will be offered. Reg-ister for one or all!

PLC WednesdaysJanuary 14 Cookers Delight

January 28 Forts Almighty

February 11 Valentine’s Day Dash

February 25 Out Trip

March 11 Weird Science

March 25 Spring Out Trip

1:00 - 3:30 pm Lewis Centre$80/all 6 days$15/day

Pro-D Pajama Party! (6 - 12 years) Do anything other than sleep in this all out party in your pj’s day! Fort building, crazy games and karaoke are just a few ways you will spend the day! Hot Dogs in-cluded!

Monday February 168:30 am - 3:30 pmLewis Centre$40

PLC DaysJr. Outdoor Leadership Program (7 - 9 years) Designed to get kids outside as well as give them skills and confidence in the outdoors. The wild and wonderful backyard of Puntledge Park. Explore what is to be a Jr Outdoor Leadership Program through various games and activities on the trails of Roy Stewart Morrison Nature Park.

WednesdaysJanuary 14 & 28, February 11 & 25, March 11 & 251:00 - 3:30 pmMeet at The Lewis Centre$90/6 Sessions

Tween Fit and Fun(9 - 12 years)Join us for this PLC program and take part in a new activity each session. This program promises to keep you moving while mak-ing new friends and having fun along the way. Try new sports, fitness activities, skating and more! Small snack provided each day.

Wednesdays (PLC Days)January 14 & 28, February 11 & 25, March 11 & 251:30 - 3:00 pmLINC Games Room$80/6 Sessions

Chocolates for Your Valentine(8 - 13 years) Learn to craft a variety of choco-lates: peanut butter cups, suck-ers, truffles, milky way centres, and more. They’ll be perfect gifts for your favourite Valen-tine. Register by February 4.Instructor: Robyn Walsh

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Arts & Crafts Family Clay Art(4 years & up)Spend a Winter evening to-gether, exploring the art of clay. Learn about handbuilding as you make your choice of func-tional or ornamental art.Instructor: Jenja MacIntyre

ThursdaysJanuary 22 - February 5

orFebruary 19 - March 56:00 - 7:30 pmLewis Centre Craft Room $63/3 Classes/Parent & Child

Pro D Day Fun with Watercolour and Print Making(5 - 9 years)Explore unusual ways to paint with water color and try many ways to create prints. Learn how to make mono prints, try etch-ing, carve stamps/sticker mak-ing, screen printing on bags and t-shirts and more!Instructor: Jenja MacIntyre

Monday February 169:30 am - 12:00 pmLewis Centre Craft Room B $45

Clay Sculpting(6 - 10 years)Explore clay through a variety of techniques and projects such as pinch pots, coil-throwing, mask-making, graffito and glaz-ing. Discover the joys of work-ing with clay.Instructor: Heili Garcia

FridaysJanuary 23 - March 203:30 - 5:00 pmLewis Centre Craft Room B $80/9 Sessions Clay Designs

(8 - 14 years)If you are older or have already completed an introductory course, continue developing your knowledge and abilities. Experience the joys and chal-lenges of using a potter’s wheeland expand your creative repe-toire in working with clay.Instructor: Jenja MacIntyre

ThursdaysJanuary 15 - March 194:00 - 5:30 pmLewis Centre Craft Room B$90/10 Sessions

CHECK out the many volunteer opportunities available:- pre-school programs- children’s programs- Special Events- Pro D Day- Spring Break- The LINC Youth Centre

Why volunteer?- To share your skills- To gain valuable work experience- To keep busy- To explore a career- To give back- To have fun- To obtain Grad Transition credits

FMI Call 250-338-5371 or drop by the Lewis Centre and fill out an application

It’s Fun to Sew(8 - 14 years)Make and sew your very own t-shirt, boxer shorts or pajama bottoms. You will need your own scissors that cut fabric, straight pins and tape measure. You will need to purchase your own fabric and thread (approx. $15 - $20).Instructor: Jean Morgan

TuesdaysFebruary 3 - 243:30 - 5:00 pmLewis Centre Craft Room B $65/4 Sessions

Sewing Level 2(9 - 14 years)Progress to a higher level of skill. Work on a simple pattern of your choice; please discuss with the instructor. You will need to purchase your own thread and fabric (approx. $15 - $20). Please discuss with the instruc-tor. You will also need your own fabric scissors, straight pins and tape measure.Instructor: Jean Morgan

TuesdaysMarch 3 - 243:30 - 5:30 pmLewis Centre Craft Room B$70/4 Sessions

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Mixed Media Arts(7 - 12 years)Combine painting, sculpture, drawing, photography and graf-fitti. Use all different kinds of ma-terials from ink, paint, clay, wire, wood, and airbrush techniques. Come make some amazing art and have fun trying all sorts of mediums.Instructor: Jenja MacIntyre

MondaysFebruary 16 - March 236:00 - 7:30 pmLewis Centre Craft Room B$86/6 SessionsCollage & Acrylic

Painting(7 - 12 years)Use this fun approach to paint-ing while experimenting with traditional techiniques. You will cover principles and elements of design, and also be spontaneous using collage and image trans-fer techniques. Other painting techniques we will cover are: blending, glazing, scraffito and scumbling.Instructor: Jenja MacIntyre

FridaysJanuary 16 - February 136:00 - 7:30 pmLewis Centre$60/5 Sessions

Fun with Paper Mache(5 - 8 years)Create amazing paper mache sculptures to take home. Make projects such as paper maché characters/monsters, air bal-loons, laterns, instruments, di-oramas and decorative dishes.Instructor: Jenja MacIntyre

TuesdaysJanuary 20 - February 103:45 - 5:30 pmLewis Centre Craft Room A $80/4 Sessions Little Architects

Artclass(5 - 8 years)Create mini buildings and hous-es out of materials such as clay, cardboard, wire and paperm-ache. Challenge your mind, creativity and building skills and see what kind of houses you can make!Instructor: Jenja MacIntyre

FridaysJanuary 30 - March 203:30 - 5:00 pmCraft Room A $96/8 Sessions

Pet Portraits(7 - 12 years)Create a painting of your pet on a big stretched canvas! Whether you have a cat, dog, bird, iguana or hamster. Bring your picture of your pet and create a portrait your pet will be proud of.Instructor: Jenja MacIntyre

TuesdaysJanuary 13 - January 276:00 - 7:30 pmLewis Centre Craft Room B$55/3 Sessions

Winter Stained Glass(8 - 14 years)Enjoy making a colourful stained glass skier or snowboarder to hang in the window, a bear or penguin stepping stone, a fused glass coaster for your hot choco-late, and a sparkly winter wind-chime. No class February 9.Instructor: Nancy Morrison

MondaysFebruary 2 - March 164:00 - 5:30 pmLewis Centre Craft Room B $85/6 Sessions

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Dance & MovementDance Mix(6 - 9 years)Try out a variety of dance styles and enjoy a fun, active fusion ex-perience at the same time. Ex-plore Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Latin, African, and Hip Hop. Put steps, routines and music together.Instructor:Robynne Sharko-Stapely

TuesdaysJanuary 20 - March 243:30 - 4:30 pmLewis Centre$74/10 Sessions

Budding Ballerinas(5 - 7 years)Ballet provides the foundation for all forms of dance and helps your physical development. You’ll enjoy this fun, light in-troduction to ballet and learn position, steps and movement through floor exercises, dance steps, mime and musical inter-pretation.Instructor: Maggie Scoffield-Ried

WednesdaysJanuary 7 - March 113:30 - 4:30 pmLewis Centre Activity Room A$79/10 SessionsHip Hop Intro

(6 - 9 years)Got some attitude? Combine it with funky jazz movments and your favourite tunes, and learn how to do the latest video dance routines with style.Instructor:Robynne Sharko-Stapely

TuesdaysJanuary 20 - March 244:45 - 5:45 pmLewis Centre Craft Room A$74/10 Sessions

Hip Hop Dance(6 - 9 years)Learn the newest styles of Hip Hop. Develop the foundations of grooving, popping, locking, and the works! Then add in cho-reogrphy and a whole lot of fun. No experience is required - just bring a positive attitude.Instructor: Kelsi Fair

WednesdaysFebruary 4 - March 255:30 - 6:30 pmLewis Centre Activity Room A $58/8 Sessions

Dance, Create & Play(5 - 7 years)Learn some beginner dance moves, as you shake out your af-ter school sillies. Use music and movement to develop flexibility,co-ordination, balance and self-confidence in a fun group en-vironment. Then have a snack, create and play the afternoon away!

WednesdaysFebruary 4 - March 113:30 - 5:00 pmLewis Centre$60/6 Sessions

Hula Hoopla Club(5 - 12 years)There’s 1001 uses for a hula hoop and we’ll be busy try-ing them all! from playful silly games to circus-style tricks, to graceful dance sequences, to fierce ninja moves you will give this well rounded toy a creative spin. Hula Hoops provided.Instructor: Tracey Mantha

FridaysFebruary 13 - March 203:30 - 4:30 pmLewis Centre MP Hall$50/6 Sessions

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CircusCommunity Circus 1 (6 - 12 years) Join 7 Story Circus! Discover the magical & inspiring world of cir-cus arts. Climb aerial fabric & hang from aerial hoop! Juggle scarves, balls, rings & clubs. Spin staff, poi, diablo, flower-sticks & plates. Become a mas-ter of balance with stilts & rola-bola. Learn to do hand-stands, increase flexibility & experience the fun of partner acrobatics. Have fun exploring ensemble & solo work with improvisation & performance games. Be inspired & amazed by your own abilities! And for your grand finale, per-form in a circus show! This class is appropriate for beginners, younger students, and those with less than two seasons of cir-cus experience. Find out more about us at www.7storycircus.com & find us on facebook. No class February 9.

Mondays January 5 - March 233:30 - 5:30 pmLewis Centre Gym$220/11 Sessions*

Community Circus 2 (12 – 112 years of age!)Join 7 Story Circus and discover your circus super powers! Climb aerial fabric & hang from aer-ial hoop. Juggle scarves, balls, rings & clubs. Spin staff, poi, diablo, hoops, flower-sticks & plates. Become a master of bal-ance with stilts, rola-bola, chair balance & unicycle. Learn to do hand-stands, increase strength and flexibility & experience the fun of partner acrobatics. Ex-plore ensemble & solo work with improvisation & perfor-mance games. Be inspired & amazed by your own abilities! This mixed age troupe, of be-ginner to pre-professional levels, is for those 12-112 years of age with a strong interest in Circus Arts! (Or for those 10 years of age with 2 seasons of CIRCUS experience & permission by the teacher) No class February 9.Instructor: Kaya Kehl

Mondays January 5 - March 236:00 - 8:00 pmLewis Centre Gym$220/11 Sessions*

Aerial ArtsThe Basics (10 years & over)Discover the basics of aerial fab-ric. This class is for students new to aerial fabric. With a focus on skill & strength building you’ll start close to the ground and then, gain height as your con-fidence and abilities increase. Eventually, you will be dancing in the air! Find out more about us at www.7storycircus.com & find us on facebook. No class March 13.Instructor: Kaya Kehl

Fridays January 9 - March 273:30 - 4:30 pm$154/11 Sessions*

Aerial ArtsIntermediate - Advanced (10 years & over)Explore the exciting world of aerial fabric and aerial hoop. This class is for aerialists with previ-ous experience. We will focus on skills, form, combinations, cre-ative development, strengthen-ing, group work & much more. No class March 13.

Wednesdays January 7 - March 256:30 - 7:30 pm$168/12 Sessions

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Martial Arts Beginner Kung Fu(5 - 9 years)Your child will learn valuable life skills through self defence tech-niques and through the use of fun games that develop co-ordi-nation and sharper reflexes. We also explore the emotional ele-ments that come with learning self defence and how to be con-siderate, tolerant and respectful community members. *Please note that there is an additional $55 fee for new students for a uniform. This includes a shirt, sash and pants. Instructor: Corny Martens

Mondays & WednesdaysJanuary 5 - March 253:15 - 4:00 pmLewis Centre MP Hall$155/23 Sessions

Level 2 &3 Advanced Beginner Kung Fu(5 - 9 years)This group will be building on the foundation of their basic skills with more advanced tech-niques. A more in depth look atwhat it takes to develop a ‘Gold Sash Attitude’, or become a Kung Fu Master are studied. Students will learn staff and stick techniques from Traditional Wing Chun.Instructor: Corny Martens


Karate Kids(6 - 7 years)Block, kick and punch your way through this fun and focused program designed for this age group. Playing skill based games and learning transitional karate techniques will help to improve motor skills, strength and bal-ance.Instructors: Todd Robertson & Brenda Bombini

Mondays & ThursdaysJanuary 5 - March 126:00 - 6:45 pmLewis Centre MP Hall$95/19 Sessions

Junior Karate(7 - 14 years)A fun and focused way for fit-ness, flexability and personal development. Learn self de-fense, improve concentration, confidence, self-discipline and sportmanship with blocks, kicks, punches and evasive moves! Courtenay Karate teaches tra-ditional shito-ryu karate with NCCP certified instruction sanc-tioned by Karate Canada and Karate BC ensuring the highest quality of expertise and safety. (an annual fee will be collected in class)Instructor: Todd Robertson & Brenda Bombini

Mondays & ThursdaysJanuary 5 - March 266:00 - 7:20 pmLewis Centre MP Hall$125/23 Sessions

Level 4 + Intermediate Kung Fu(7 - 12 years)Begin to explore the ‘Cham Kui’ or bridging form as well as working on ‘Chi Sao’ or sen-sitivity training. Learn how to stay physically centered dur-ing confrontation and aware of your emotional state in highly charged stressful situations. Further training with staff, long pole, butterfly swords and broadswords will be continued. A wide variety of disadvantaged fighting scenarios will be ex-plored from ground fighting to having multiple attackers.Instructor: Corny Martens


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Woo Kim Taekwondo Tigers(5 - 7 years)Taekwondo is a Korean martial art and an Olympic sport mean-ing ‘the way of the hand and foot.’ Students learn Taekwondobasics with an emphasis on fun, coordination and cooperation. In addition to learning kicking and self-defense techniques, students will learn the Tenets of Taekwondo: Courtesy, Integrity, Perserverance, Self-Control, an Indomitable Spirit. Sanctioned by the Woo Kim Taekwondo Assoc. as well as the B.C. Ca-nadian, and World Taekwondo Federations.Instructor: Richard Dobbs

Tuesdays & ThursdaysJanuary 6 - March 264:00 - 4:45 pmLewis Centre $156/24 Sessions

Woo Kim Taekwondo Intro(5 - 10 years)For those new to taekwondo this is an introductory class de-signed to teach kids the basics before starting a full on class. Students learn the foundation of Martial Arts: Kicking, Blocking, and Punching as well as life skills such as confidence, courtesy and perserverance. Kids over 10 can enter the Junior class right away. Woo Kim Taekwonso is a fully sanctioned WTF Taekwon-so School and a member of hte B.C.Instructor: Richard Dobbs

FridaysJanuary 16 - March 204:00 - 4:30 pmLewis Centre Activity Room$75/10 Sessions

Woo Kim Taekwondo Juniors Lower Level(8 - 13 years)Known for its dynamic kicking, hand strikes and throws, Tae-kwondo offers the practitioner a combination of physical and mental development. Students reach new heights of confi-dence, muscular endurance, strength, coordination, flexibil-ity, reflex reactions and spiritual and mental growth. Sanctioned by the Woo Kim Taekwondo Assoc., we are a certified mem-ber of Provincial, National and World Taekwondo organiza-tions. Instructor: Richard Dobbs

Tuesdays & ThursdaysJanuary 6 - March 264:50 - 5:50 pmLewis Centre$180/24 Sessions

Woo Kim Taekwondo Juniors Higher Level(8 - 13 years)Known for its dynamic kicking, hand strikes and throws, Tae-kwondo offers the practitioner a combination of physical and mental development. Students reach new heights of confi-dence, muscular endurance, strength, coordination, flexibil-ity, reflex reactions and spiritual and mental growth. Sanctioned by the Woo Kim Taekwondo Assoc., we are a certified mem-ber of Provincial, National and World Taekwondo organiza-tions. Instructor: Richard Dobbs

Tuesdays & ThursdaysJanuary 6 - March 266:00 - 7:00 pmLewis Centre $180/24 Sessions

Ninjutsu(5 - 14 years)Experience the Japanese ancient art of the Ninjam through the prac-tice of self defence, invisibility, awareness, and more. Learn how it leads to health, confidence and knowledge of one’s place in the en-vironment through games, stories, and the teaching of traditional skills. Instructor: Frank Doss

Mondays (5 - 8 years)January 26 - March 234:00 - 5:00 pmLewis Park Salish Building

Wednesday (9 - 14 years)January 28 - March 184:00 - 5:00 pm$55/8 Sessions

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Girls & Boys Mixed(5½ - 8 years)

TuesdaysJanuary 6 - March 243:30 - 5:00 pm

&/orSaturdaysJanuary 10 - March 2110:00 - 11:30 am

Girls Pre AdvancedAthletes progress into these pro-grams once base skills are strong and when you are physically and mentally ready to advance. We recommend 2 classes per week to develop and maintain your skill level.


&/orSaturdaysJanuary 10 - March 212:00 - 3:30 pmGirls Gymnastics

(8 years & over)TuesdaysJanuary 6 - March 245:00 - 6:30 pm

&/orSaturdaysJanuary 10 - March 2112:30 - 2:00 pm

Girls Advanced(8 years & over)



Boys Advanced(8 years & over)Prerequisite for this class: Mini-mum Level Silver 3 or assessed ahead of time by instructor Sheri Roffey.



Boys Gymnastics(8 years & over)Separate boys classes allow for dynamic energy to be chan-nelled in creative ways. Learn the basics, then develop your skills, strength and stamina on a variety of apparatus.



Join our knowlegeable, playful, skilled and friendly, qualified in-structors who will connect you to a lifetime love of learning and physical activity. Each class includes a thorough warm-up, time spent on gymnastics skills, technique and knowledge and a con-cluding activity according to gymnastics level. Individual progress is tracked through the Canadian Gymnastics Federation Can Gym Program, with pictorial report cards and participation certificates. No classes March 14 due to CV Championships.

Lewis Centre Gym$126/12 Sessions (Tuesdays)$115/11 Sessions (Saturdays)$220 /Both days

Please note: Participants must meet Pre-requisits to register into Pre-Advanced

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CV Gymnastics ChampionshipsSaturday March 149:30 - 2:00 pmLewis CentreRecreational gymnasts & Trampoline athletes will showcase their skills in this exciting event that promotes fun, fitness & participation!

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JamCan Curling Bonspiel 2015(6 - 12 years)2 fun filled days of playing curling on ice! No experience is necessary! Learn about the game of curling in a fun, non-competitive way! All you need is clean shoes, a helmet and warm clothes! Don’t miss out on the fun! Register as an individual OR as a team of 4. Registration deadline is March 20th. PICK UP YOUR REGISTRATION PACKAGE AT THE LEWIS CENTRE.

Saturday - SundayMarch 28 & 29Comox Valley Curling Club$25 (includes lunch both days)

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Trampoline(6 years & over)Develop skills in a structured trampoline program and en-hance your performance in other sports, social and school activities. Based on the B.C. Trampoline Acrosport Federa-tion and CanGym program, you will progress through strength, body control, co-ordination, timing, balance and self-confi-dence. Instructor: Vern Nichols, Sheri Roffey & Breanne Hague

WednesdaysJanuary 7 - March 253:30 - 4:30 pm

or4:30 - 5:30 pmLewis Centre Gym$90/12 Sessions

Soccer Kids(6 - 9 years)Run and play games as we intro-duce you to basic soccer skills. Learn how fun it is to be part of a team as you develop your lis-tening skills, physical co-ordina-tion and fitness.

FridaysFebruary 6 - March 273:30 - 4:30 pmLewis Centre MP Hall$55/8 Sessions

Children’s Beginners Archery(7 - 12 years)Learn the basics of using a bow and arrow. Challenge yourself as you develop co-ordination, strength, a sharp eye, listening skills and more. You’ll gain an understanding of this fun sport which has a long history.

ThursdaysJanuary 29 - February 193:30 - 4:30 pmLewis Centre MP Hall$50/4 Sessions

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Intro to Field Hockey(8 - 12 years) Come learn to play Field Hockey! The Comox Valley Field Hockey League will provide fun develop-mental activities and games to improve your field hockey skills.Instructor: Katie Leith-Mills

ThursdaysJanuary 15 - February 55:00 - 6:00 pmLewis Centre MP Hall$25/4 Sessions



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Yoga for Youth(12 - 17 years)Classic Hatha style yoga. Breath-ing techniques, asanas (physical poses), and guided relaxation, with an emphasis on positive body image and self care.Instructor: Luna

TuesdaysJanuary 20 - March 105:00 - 6:00 pmLINC Multipurpose Room$72/8 Sessions

Tween Fit and Fun(9 - 12 years)Join us for this PLC program and take part in a new activity each session. This program prom-ises to keep you moving while making new friends and hav-ing fun along the way. Try new sports, fitness activities, skating and more! Small snack provided each day.

Wednesdays (PLC Days)January 14 & 28, February 11 & 25, March 11 & 251:30 - 3:00 pmLINC Games Room$80/6 Sessions

Wing Chun Kung Fu(10 - 14 years)Learn practical and effective self defence techniques. Learn how to kick butt in a non-intimidating environment. We will be cover-ing striking defences, grabbing defences and more. No previ-ous experience required.Instructor: Corny Martens

TuesdaysJanuary 6 - March 244:00 - 5:00 pmNative Sons Hall$99/12 Sessions

Adult’s Only Skateboard NightDust off your skateboard and come out for it’s ‘just for adults’ skate night at the Indoor Park.Purchase a Punch Pass for $40 or drop in for $4. Please note this drop-in is based on regular par-ticipation, and may be cancelled if numbers are low. Helmets are mandatory. No drop-in Febru-ary 9.

MondayJanuary 12 - March 167:00 - 9:00 pmLINC Skatepark$40/punch card$4/Drop-in

Scooter Tricks 101(6 - 11 years)Get in on the latest craze on wheels! This class will get you going with the basics, and help you progress through to tricks in the skatepark. Here’s your chance to get rolling! Helmets mandatory. No class February 8.Instructor: Jonah Armstrong

SundaysJanuary 11 - March 89:15 -10:15 amLINC Skatepark$83/8 Sessions

Skateboard FUNdamentals(6 - 12 years)Build confidence while learn-ing the basics of skateboard-ing. Practice dropping in to the bowl, use the ramps and learn atrick or two. No class February 8 & 9.Instructor: Jonah Armstrong

SundaysJanuary 11 - March 810:30 - 11:30 am

orMondaysJanuary 12 - March 95:30 - 6:30 pmLINC Skatepark $83/8 Sessions$10/Skateboard Rental

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Birthday Parties at The LINC(8 years & over)Are you looking for an original birthday party package? Let us do the planning! We’ll or-ganize games, provide supervi-sion and even do the clean-up so that you can enjoy the special day too. Choose from a variety of themes: Dodgeball, Pizza, Skatepark, Karaoke, All About Girls, Gaming, or just having The LINC all to yourself! Host par-ent must be present. Maximum 12 participants. Please note: No Birthdays February 7 or 8.

Saturdays12:30 - 2:30 pm

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Mastering Ingredients(12 - 16 years)The mastering of basic ingredi-ents is the most important skill for a chef or cooks. In this series we will work with simple ingre-dients to understand how to build a fast nutritious and deli-cious meal. Eggs, flour, rice and onions are the four basics we often have around our home. How many meals can you make with such a simple grocery list? You may be surprised at what`s possible!Instructor: Robin Burch

ThursdaysJanuary 8 - 29

&February 5 - 264:30 - 7:00 pmLewis Centre Craft Room B $124/4 Sessions

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Youth Stained Glass(12 - 18 years)A more in depth class where the teens will learn to cut, grind, foil and solder making two projects. A 12” Mosaic Stepping Stone and a mini Stained Glass Win-dow with Graffiti graphic de-signs. Please note a $30 material fee will be due to the instructor the first night.Instructor: Nancy Morrison

TuesdayFebruary 3 - March 104:00 - 5:30 pmLewis Centre Craft Room A $90/6 Sessions

Creative Writing(13 - 18 years)Flex your creative writing mus-cle in a fun and supportive envi-ronment with the guidance of a published writer! Create poetry, postcard stories, one-act plays and more. Bring your own writ-ing device and your imagina-tion. No experience necessary. No class February 7.Instructor: Jennifer Spruit

SaturdaysJanuary 17 - February 284:30 - 6:00 pmLINC Multipurpose Room $64/6 Sessions

Natural Bath and Body(12 - 18 years)Say no to chemicals and learn to make your own natural bath and beauty products then take them home! Makes for great gifts, or just a great way to spoil yourself! No class February 9.Instructor: Charlotte Conley

MondayJanuary 19 - February 165:30 - 6:30 pmThe LINC Games Room$63/4 Sessions

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Cooking Christmas Brunch(11 - 16 years)Give the gift of food this season. Facilitated by a trained chef, learn how to prepare a delicious Christmas Brunch just in time for Christmas!Instructor: Robin Burch

Tuesday December 2310:00 am - 2:00 pmThe LINC Games Room$63

Youth Piano AdventuresExplore the world of music using a wide range of musical styles. We’ll use a step-by-step ap-proach with expressive, appeal-ing pieces. Suitable for teen be-ginners. Please note a book fee of $50 will be due to the instruc-tor at the first lesson. A piano/keyboard is recommended at home for practise.Instructor: Debbie Ross

ThursdaysJanuary 8 - March 265:00 - 6:00 pmLewis Park Tsolum Building$144/12 Sessions

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Guitar Picking(12 - 16 years)This 4 week workshop series will get you on the road to playing like the pros. Learn fingerpicking techniques and a song or two. Guitar experience required.Instructor: Alan Jossul

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Beginner Music Recording(13 - 19 years)Join us for a chance to learn how you can record and produce music or podcasts on your own home computer all taught by a professional recording engi-neer and sound designer. Learn how signal flow works, how to EQ sounds, to use plug-ins, and how to record sounds into your computer and manipulate them. All students will receive a CD of free music programs and sound samples, a pair of DJ headphones, and a small USB interface to start recording at home. Please bring a lunch. Please note: a $40 material fee is due in the morning to the in-structor. Instructor: Eli Hason - a.k.a DJ Eliazar

Saturday January 319:30 am - 4:30 pmLINC Multipurpose Room

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An Intro to Songwriting(12 - 16 years)Learn basic vocal rhythms and rhyming schemes. Bring your own instrument or come and work acapella. This is a group workshop where youth will work together to build songs. A great opportunity for youth to bring in short stories, poems or any sort of writing and put it to music.Instructor: Corwin Fox


Introduction to DJing(13 - 19 years)Do you love music? Have you ever wanted to DJ? Bring your love of music to the forefront as you learn the ins and outs of the DJ world all facilitated by a pro-fessional DJ. Learn firsthand how to DJ with turntables, CDJs, and music mixing programs on your home computer. Learn basic es-sential skills like how to source new music, categorize your tracks for easier set layouts, es-sentials of the mixer, signal flow, and acoustics, BPM detection & beat-matching, playing songs in key for smoother mixes, an intro to scratching, and more. Students will leave with a CD of music to practice with, a pair of headphones to take home, cop-ies of the free mixing programs and will have tried to mix on 3 different DJ systems. Please note a $30 material fee is due to the instructor in the morning.Instructor: Eli Hason AKA DJ Eliazer

Saturday February 289:30 am - 4:30 pmLINC Multipurpose Room$78

Beginners Guitar(12 - 16 years)This workshop series will show you how to make enough chordsto play literally thousands of songs. You’ll learn to play a ma-jor scale, utilizing all the fingers on one hand. If you have one, please bring a guitar, tuner and a notebook and don’t be afraid to strum your instrument when-ever the mood strikes you.Instructor: Bobby Heron

WednesdaysJanuary 21 - February 116:30 - 7:30 pmLINC Multipurpose Room$20/4 Sessions

MusicVocal WorkshopThis workshop is open to all singers regardless of ability, lev-el or experience. Over a series of weeks, we will explore how to use your voice with confidence and support using healthy vocal technique. Instructor: Wendy Nixon


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Job Preparation Program(14 - 18 years)Want to make your own mon-ey? Well your first job is key to making this happen. Learn the basics in cash handling, food handling, customer service, telephone etiquette, workplace safety, resume building/writ-ing and interview skills. On the last day you will go out into the community to do job tours at local businesses. Upon success-ful completion of the program, receive a reference, resume and certificate of completion.

SaturdaysFebruary 14 - March 211:30 - 4:00 pmLINC Multipurpose Room$70/6 Sessions

Food Safe Level 1(14 - 19 years)Train to become an employable food handler in the service in-dustry. Learn about safe food handling methods and food preparation techniques. Certifi-cates will be awarded upon suc-cessful completion of the pro-gram. A must for resumes!Instructor: Keir Cordner

Saturday January 109:00 am - 4:30 pmLINC Multipurpose Room$95

Skill Development

Online Etiquette for YouthLearn the in’s and out’s of ap-propriate online behaviour. In the high tech fast paced world we live in, navigating social me-dia, email, twitter and other on-line avenues can be a challenge, especialy for youth. This 3 hour workshop will give youth insight into what is appropriate online behaviour and what is not.

Monday January 265:00 - 8:00 pm$15

#Build on Strength: Find Your SuperPowerKnowing your strengths, skills and values is critical for know-ing what directions you want to explore in life - and believe it or not, most of us have trou-ble putting our strengths into words. Nip that problem in the bud with this fun and interactive workshop. We’ll explore every-one’s personality type and help you identify your strengths and work on a visionboard. Work-shop participants will leave with a better understanding of their own strengths and how these can be used to help them create success in school, work and life. This is a great workshop to take in before the Job Preparation Program. Please bring a lunch.Instructor: Beth Campbell Duke

Saturday January 2411:00 am - 2:00 pmThe LINC Multipurpose Room$77

Beth Campbell Duke, B.Sc., B.Ed. - ‘The Career Tutor’ - is a for-mer biotechie and high school teacher who is now focussed on helping youth define and build on their strengths. Her last formal teaching ‘gig’ was helping to redesign and deliver the ‘Career and Academic Readiness Program’ for at-risk youth transitioning from elementary school into Saskatoon’s alternative high school. Since then she’s worked with adult job hunters and now focusses on helping youth develop the critical missing piece of the career puz-zle she’s seen with the majority of students and job hunters she’s worked with: Understanding and building on strength! When we know our strengths, skills and values it’s a lot easier to make positive decisions about school, work and life. Learn more about what Beth does, and get connected with her online at http://PersonalBrand.Academy.

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Ignite your CreativityFind tools to loosen your blocks, strengthen your brain and quiet the critic. Bring a creative spark into everything you do. Experi-ment, play and maybe get lost in the fun of the process. We will collage, paint, doodle and more! No experience or self-ex-pectations required! A $12 sup-ply fee will be collected by the instructor.Instructor: Sheron Jutila

ThursdaysJanuary 8 - February 12 Part 1

orFebruary 19 - March 26 Part 21:45 - 4:15 pm

or5:00 - 7:30 pmFilberg Centre$78/6 Sessions

Photography BasicsDo you love to take photos? This class is for people with little to no photography experience but would like to get more artis-tic with their photos. In this class we will cover the basics of manu-al photography. Topics covered will be aperture/depth of field, shutter speed, composition and movement within photography. From here students will look at creative ways to use photogra-phy in an artistic ways: such as drawing with light/making pho-tos without a camera, image transfer, tableaux, still life, and much more. Come discover that photography can be so much more than just point and shoot. Please bring you camera and camera manuals if on hand.Instructor: Jenja McIntyre


Special Interest

Mixed Media ArtsThis art class is for people who don’t like to keep the art disci-plines apart. We will combine painting, sculpture, drawing, photography and graffiti. We use all different kinds of mate-rials from ink, paint, clay wire, wood, and airbrush techniques. Come make some amazing art and have fun trying all sorts of mediums in a fun free way. No-class February 9.Instructor: Jenja McIntyre


Drawing 101You will be able to draw after taking this fun class even if you couldn’t manage a straight line before. Teresa will help you de-velop your ‘eye’ and master sev-eral strategies and short-cuts to ‘getting it right’. Skills learned will include learning to ‘play it by eye’; using a modified grid, contour drawings, line drawing, use of viewfinders, introduc-tion to several drawing materi-als, and how to blend and get depth.Instructor: Teresa Knight

TuesdaysJanuary 20 - March 106:30 - 8:30 pmFilberg Centre$80/8 Sessions

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Recreation AccessApply for coupon books that provide healthy life-style opportunities to residents of the City of Cour-tenay who live below Statistics Canada low income thresholds.How do I apply?Recreation Access application forms are available at the Lewis Centre, Florence Filberg Centre and City Hall.



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Painting with WatercoloursBringing order to complexity is the key to painting, particularly to water colour painting. In a step by step demonstration driv-en teaching process this is exact-ly what you will learn to do with personal coaching in an enjoy-able atmosphere. The program will involve a variety of tech-niques unique to water colour such as washes, graded washes, masking, dry brush, glazing and more. Attention will be paid to the selection and care of materi-als and tools that will make yourwork more rewarding. No class February 9.Instructor: Bill Kerr


Painting for Beginners Learn every basic you’ll need to have a solid foundation in paint-ing in oils or acrylics. You’ll learn how to draw, mix colours, recognise and get accurate tone, create great compositions and more! All in easy steps with a great atmosphere! No class February 9.Instructor: Teresa Knight

MondaysJanuary 19 - March 166:30 - 8:30 pmLewis Park Tsolum Building$80/8 Sessions

Test the Waters - Watercolours that is!Do you know if you would en-joy painting? Find Out! With a small investment of time and money, this class will allow youto try painting. Warning, you could get hooked! Come along to this session where the artists’ materials are supplied and you are only asked to bring things you likely have around the house. Participants will play a bit and then paint some simple things like bananas and finish up with a winter landscape’. A sup-ply fee of $16 will be collected by the instructor. Deadline to register is February 20.Instructor: Bill Kerr

Saturdays & SundaysFebruary 28 & March 110:00 am - 3:30 pmLewis Centre$50/2 Sessions

Egg Tempera Painting ExperienceNo paint handles as nicely on the brush as egg tempera. It is as transparent or opaque as you wish. It dries quickly allowing glazing opportunities you have only dreamed of! In Florence the perfectly preserved egg tem-pera work in the cathedral are a few hundred years older than the aged oils and are still perfect today! A $17 supply fee will becollected by the instructor. Deadline to register March 2.Instructor: Bill Kerr

Saturdays & SundaysMarch 21 & 2210:00 am - 3:30 pmLewis Centre$50/2 Sessions

“Wet in Wet” WatercoloursThis workshop will introduce painters to ‘wet in wet’ water-colour through guided exercises and simple works. The emphasis is on gaining a degree of control and working with some preci-sion. The best results are realized by timely interaction with the drying of the work. Apprecia-tion of the state of the work and the degree of haste required is gained through experimen-tation and repetition. Some colours are more mobile than others under varying degrees of moisture. There are a few more tricky elements and of course some tarting up at the end is a useful trick. This workshop is not suitable for those with no paint-ing experience.Instructor: Bill Kerr

Saturday & SundayMarch 28 & 2910:00 am - 3:30 pmLewis Centre$50/2 Sessions

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Intro to Stained Glass Get your feet wet by making a beautiful butterfly suncatcher. Test the waters learning basic cutting, grinding, foiling and soldering. A $20 supply fee will be collected by the instructor.Instructor: Nancy, Morrison

Tuesday January 136:30 - 9:30 pmLewis Centre$25

Stained Glass 101A more indepth class to unleash your creativity! Several designs and custom colour choices make this a popular choice. Register early! A $40 supply fee will be collected by the instructor.Instructor: Nancy Morrison


Stained Glass Stepping Stones Turn your garden into a tropi-cal paradise with our colorful stained glass stepping stones. These mosaic stepping stones can be used in the garden or as a patio table top. You will learn the basics of cutting glass, grinding, working with patterns and assembling designs. A $40 supply fee will be collected by the instructor.Instructor: Nancy Morrison

TuesdaysMarch 17 - 317:00 - 9:00 pmLewis Centre$39/3 Sessions

Fun with Fusing Using simple cuts and colour on colour layering techniques cre-ate a dichroic glass necklace, a funky set of coasters and a beau-tiful Starfish Seashore or Flower Garden decorative wall plaque. Fusing each project as we go you’ll have fun as your creativity unfolds. A $50 supply fee will be collected by the instructor.Instructor: Nancy Morrison

WednedaysJanuary 14 - February 187:00 - 9:00 pmLewis Centre$78/6 Sessions

Creative Pursuits

Mosaic Mirror or Picture Frame Create a beautiful modern or traditional mirror (12 x 24) with several designs and colours to choose from. Learn the simple techniques of mosaic. Beauti-ful textures and shading are re-vealed in this creative process. A $40 supply fee will be collect-ed by the instructor.Instructor: Nancy Morrison

WednesdaysFebruary 25 - April 17:00 - 9:00 pmLewis Centre$78/6 Sessions

Metalsmithing – Bracelets and RingsBring your creative energy to this Metalsmithing - bracelet’ class and spend the day taking in all you can from Jewellery De-signer Cheryl Jacobs. You will create 2 different bracelets while learning advanced sawing skills and how to texture metal with a rolling mill. You will work with brass and copper, embellish-ments like semi-precious stones and freshwater pearls allowing endless variations of colour, texture and form. Each student will have the opportunity to complete 1 bracelet and 1 ring depending on skill level. Good hand dexterity would be benefi-cial in taking this class. A supply fee of $50 will be collected by the instructor.Instructor: Cheryl Jacobs

Saturday March 219:30 am - 4:30 pmFilberg Centre$85

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Clay WorksWhether you like traditional sculpture or would like to createfunky, functional pieces of art, this class is for you. We will be using under-glazes and glazes to finish the sculptures. Tools, under-glazes and some glazes will be provided. Some supplies required.Instructor: Jenja McIntyre

ThursdaysJanuary 29 - March 198:00 - 9:30 pmLewis Centre$100/8 Sessions

Sew Much Fun for BeginnersGot a machine at home, but never learned how to use it? Learn the basics of sewing on a machine and create some simpleprojects. Patterns and some fab-ric provided. Some machines available. No class February 9.Instructor: Christine Moore

MondaysJanuary 19 - February 166:30 - 8:30 pmFilberg Centre$65/4 Sessions

Kick Start your Health with Raw FoodLet RawRose show you how EASY it is to prepare tasty raw recipes . . . Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Guilt-Free. She’ll prepare Super Carrot Soup and Crack-ers, Curried Veggies, Apple Pie/Cobbler. You’ll enjoy samples, get recipes and lots of info.Instructor: Rose Vasille

Wednesday January 216:00 - 8:30 pmFilberg Centre $35

Your Go Team!You have dreams, you have goals - but life is so distracting! If you struggle to stay motivated and focused on moving towards the changes you want to create, you need a Go Team. A weekly commitment that offers ac-countability, clarity, and uplift-ing energy, Your Go Team can help you consistently move for-ward along the path you want to travel. Instructor: Ann Marie Lisch


Reading the TarotLearn this ancient art of ‘sooth saying‘. You’ll learn what layouts to use in different situations, and how to work effectively with cli-ents. There will be a lot of op-portunity for practice. Guided visualization techniques will be used to hone your intuitive abili-ties.Instructor: Kara Foreman

Saturday February 79:00 am - 4:00 pm$45

Introduction to NumerologyNumerology is the study of the vibrational significance of the numbers found in your name and birth date. Using numer-ology, you can discover your strengths and weaknesses, deep inner needs, emotional reac-tions, talents and the way you deal with others. You can also determine the types of stress or the access to energy that currently exists in your life and give you tools to make decisions about things like the best times to marry, change jobs, move, speculate on investments or take a trip. In this one day workshop you will learn how to perform all the basic calculations to build your ‘personality and life map’.Instructor: Kara Foreman

Saturday March 710:00 am - 3:00 pmLewis Park Tsolum Building$40

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Belly Dance FundamentalsIn this follow up to Belly Dance Basics, participants will build on the basics learning more complicated moves, incorporat-ing travel steps and the use of veils. Combinations of dance steps will also be taught. This is a multi-level class and suitable for participants who have some belly dance experience but not necessarily Belly Dance Basics. The focus is on technique and use of core development. Ex-perience improved posture and abdominal control while learn-ing new exotic moves.Instructor: Carla Barriga

WednesdaysJanuary 7 - February 115:00 - 6:00 pmLewis Centre$52/6 Sessions

Dancing FreedomCome alive dancing! This guid-ed free-form dance practice is awonderful way to release ten-sion and awaken your natural state of freedom and joy. Open to adults of all ages, shapes, sizesand fitness levels. Move at your own pace, let go of self-consciousness and come alive dancing. No dance experience necessary. There’s one rule: You can’t get it wrong.Instructor: Helen Pattinson

Thursdays6:30 - 8:00 pmJanuary 22 - February 26$80/6 Sessions

orMarch 5 - April 9$80/6 SessionsNative Sons Hall

Belly Dance BasicsCurious about belly dance and how those beautiful moves are done? Learn this oriental dance with an experienced teacher providing detailed movement breakdown and personalised feedback. Experience improved posture, confidence and an ap-preciation for your feminine shape. NO dance experience required! Wear fitted exercise clothing, indoor shoes or bare-feet, hip scarf optional but en-couraged.Instructor: Carla Barriga

WednesdaysFebruary 25 - April 15:00 - 6:00 pmLewis Centre$52/6 SessionsFree class February 18

ZUMBAThis Latin infused dance class will burn tons of calories and make you sweat. You will shim-my, shake, and pump your chest in this class while experiencing Bollywood, Belly Dance, Me-ringue, Salsa, Reggaeton, and more!!Instructor: Jessica Anderson


NiaNia is a movement practice that combines dance, martial arts, and yoga for a workout that focuses on the body/mind con-nection while building strength, endurance, and flexibility at your personal fitness level. The music and the moves create the magic for body and soul. No class February 9.Instructor: Ann Marie Lisch

MondaysJanuary 19 - March 305:30 - 6:45 pmFilberg Centre$75/10 SessionsFree class January 12

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African Hand Drumming & Rhythm Learn basic hand drumming techniques, become comfort-able jamming in a supportive circle of friends, and reap the benefits of ‘getting into the groove’. No class February 9.Instructor: Monica Hofer

Mondays IntermediateFebruary 2 - March 1611:45 am - 12:45 pm

orWednesdays BeginnersFebruary 4 - March 115:30 - 6:30 pmNative Sons Hall$75/6 Sessions

More Blues Harmonica This class is perfect for those who have taken our previous harmonica courses! We will cov-er more challenging music and have all new songs to dive into.Instructor: Larry Ayre

WednesdaysJanuary 28 - March 46:00 - 7:00 pmLewis Park Tsolum Building$66/6 Sessions

Finger Picking Guitar Have you ever wished you could pick out melodies on the guitar? Well, here’s your chance. In this session, you’ll be introduced to the alternating thumb style of finger picking guitar.Instructor: Larry Ayre

WednesdaysJanuary 8 - March 47:15 - 8:30 pmLewis Park Tsolum Building$83/6 Sessions

QigongQigong is an ancient healing art that combines flowing move-ments and breath aiding in overall health. The movements come from the core and expand through the motions aiding in increased muscle strength, flex-ibility and sense of well being. Breathe in vital energy and ex-hale tension and stress as you discover nature’s way of correct-ing posture and alignment.Instructor: Corny Martens

TuesdaysJanuary 6 - March 313:00 - 3:45 pmNative Sons Hall$120/13 Sessions

Tai ChiThe slow, fluid movements of Tai Chi reduce tension and stress, improves balance, coordination, and concentration, as well as muscle resiliency and joint flex-ibility. Tai Chi helps to increase energy and provides an overall sense of well-being.Instructor: Albert Balbon

ThursdaysJanuary 15 - March 197:00 - 8:00 pm

orSaturdaysJanuary 17 - March 2110:00 - 11:00 amLewis Centre$75/10 Sessions

DrumsAlive!Using rhythm as the source of inspiration to discover a new group fitness experience, Drums Alive® combines the benefits of a traditional physical fitness program with the benefits to the brain of music and rhythm. This program, which has partici-pants drumming on large exer-cise balls while getting aerobic exercise, fosters a healthy bal-ance physically, mentally, emo-tionally and socially! It improves memory and brainpower by using cross-coordinated move-ments and integration of mem-ory-enhancing exercises and in-cludes all aspects of traditional endurance training, which stim-ulates the cardiovascular sys-tem. It’s a great combination of movement-therapy with music, sound and dance therapy whichInstructor: Monica Hofer

WednesdaysFebruary 4 - March 117:00 - 8:00 pmNative Sons Hall$42/6 Sessions

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Good Morning YogaStart your day with this invigo-rating class. Stretch, strength-en and balance your body and mind.Instructor: Akiko Shima

FridaysJanuary 9 - March 279:15 - 10:45 amLewis Centre$108/12 Sessions

Restorative YogaExplore gentle yoga postures that ease tension, free joints and balance body and mind. This class is suitable for those recov-ering from injury or illness or who have limited range of mo-tion. All levels welcome.Instructor: Akiko Shima

FridaysJanuary 9 - March 2711:00 am - 12:15 pmLewis Centre$96/12 Sessions

Prenatal YogaA calming yoga practice to help prepare you physically, emotion-ally and spiritually for childbirth. This is a great way to develop connection between the body, mother and baby while prepar-ing for childbirth. No class Feb-ruary 9.Instructor: Akiko Shima

MondaysJanuary 12 - March 239:30 - 10:45 amLewis Park Salish Building $80/10 Sessions

orWednesdaysJanuary 14 - March 186:30 - 7:45 pmLewis Park Salish Building$80/10 Sessions

Intro to VinyasaVinyasa yoga is similar to Ashtanga, but plays with a va-riety of posture sequences. We will begin with sun salutations, breath work and basic closing/ relaxation postures and gradu-ally add more strengthening, dynamic and complex posturesas students become more com-fortable with vinyasa (flowing from posture to posture). This class is for those who are reason-ably healthy and without serious injury.Instructor: Sky Hellyar


Mixed Level VinyasaDifferent flows each week will challenge your body, focus yourmind, and soothe your spirit. Variations given for all levels, from confident beginner on up! Some previous yoga experiencerecommended.Instructor: Sky Hellyar


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Yoga, Can I do it?If you are completely new to yoga and not sure about com-mitting to a series of classes, come out and try the basics to see if this ancient practice ap-peals to you. We will also dis-pel the myth that only flexible people can do yoga.Instructor: Catherine Reid

Tuesday January 66:00 - 8:30 pmLewis Park Tsolum Building$15

ZenGaZenGa is the newest mind-body exercise modality from Stott Pi-lates. This innovative program fuses Pilates, yoga, and basic dance choreography to achieve fascia release as well as tradi-tional muscular strengthening and stretching. Various props are used to support the body, direct focus, and create fluidity and flow in each movement. No class February 9.Instructor: Elizabeth White

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Real Yoga for Real MenFeeling creaky, stiff, muscle-bound? Looking for some stress reduction? Does your back both-er you now and then? Yoga can help with all of the above. No previous yoga experience neces-sary.Instructor: Catherine Reid

TuesdaysJanuary 13 - March 315:15 - 6:15 pmLewis Park Salish Building$75/10 SessionsMom & Baby Yoga

This class provides an oppor-tunity to bond with your baby while regaining strength and flexibility. Connect with other moms and share your expe-rience. Open to babies four weeks until mobile.Instructor: Akiko Shima

WednesdaysJanuary 14 - March 189:30 - 10:30 amLewis Park Salish Building$75/10 Sessions

Pilates Yoga Fusion FlowThis lively class will have an em-phasis on core stability, align-ment and breath. The hour will consist of nine sections; warm up, sun salutations, warrior pose challenge, balance, core, hip openers, spirals, forward folds and rest. Once an understand-ing of the exercises develops, movements will begin to merge with music. The pace will in-crease along with the flow and fun!Instructor: Jessica Anderson


Yin YogaYin Yoga is a quiet, medita-tive and slow moving practice. It uses long held, (sometimes prop supported) passive poses to release connective tissue and deeply held parts of the body and mind. This class includes mostly ‘low to the ground poses’ (seated, lying on back or belly). No class February 9.Instructor: Helen Pattinson

MondaysJanuary 19 - March 309:00 - 10:30 amLewis Centre$90/10 Sessions

orWednesdaysJanuary 21 - March 2512:30 - 2:00 pmLewis Centre$90/10 Sessions

Gentle Flow YogaFind grace, balance and strength in fluidity with this gentle flow yoga class. Linking breath with movement, we move through a dynamic yet gentle practice, re-leasing tension to bring peace, health and wholeness to body, mind and spirit. Move at your own pace. Postures can be adapted to suit all fitness and flexibility levels.Instructor: Helen Pattinson

TuesdaysJanuary 20 - March 245:30 - 7:00 pmLewis Park Tsolum Building$90/10 Sessions

Yoga for the 5 SensesJust like it sounds, this Level 1 Hatha class will have a focus on improving all five senses (sight, breath/smell, hearing, taste and touch). Some yoga experience beneficial but not required.Instructor: Sheron Jutila

FridaysJanuary 16 -March 272:30 - 3:45 pmLewis Centre$88/11 Sessions

Hatha YogaThis class will introduce you to the basics of yoga postures and breathing practices and is paced to allow you to explore postures at your own comfort and safety level while leaving you refreshed and more flexible. No class February 9.Instructor: Catherine Reid

MondaysJanuary 12 - March 306:00 - 7:00 pm Level 1$83/11 Sessions

or7:15 - 8:45 pm Level 2$99/11 SessionsLewis Centre

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KarateKarate is a great way to improve overall health and fitness at any age through physical condition-ing and self deafens techniques. Safe and encouraging practice of blocks, kicks, punches and evasive moves will develop con-fidence, improve concentration and relieve stress! Courtenay Karate teaches traditional shito-ryu karate with NCCP certified instruction and expertise sanc-tioned by Karate Canada and Karate BC (an annual fee will be collected in class). No class February 9.Instructor: Todd Robertson

Mondays & ThursdaysJanuary 5 - March 267:30 - 9:30 pmLewis Centre$135

BadmintonIf your concept of badminton is a quiet backyard barbecue game, you’ve never really played the sport! Join us for fast competi-tive games!Facilitator: Al Jenkins

MondaysJanuary 12 - April 208:00 - 10:00 pmLewis Centre$41/11 Sessions

orWednesdaysJanuary 7 - March 117:30 - 9:30 pmQueneesh Elementary School$38/10 Sessions

Floor HockeyDrop in anytime for this com-petitive but fun and fast-paced night of hockey action. New players welcome! All equipmentprovided. Spaces are limited so pre-registration isFacilitator: Tim Chaisson

ThursdaysJanuary 15 - March 198:00 - 9:30 pmLewis Centre$38/10 Sessions

$5 Drop inPickleballJoin 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 baseball. Equipment will be provided. No games January 15, 29, February 12 & 26.

Tuesdays & ThursdaysJanuary 6 - March 312:30 - 4:30 pmNative Sons Hall$2.50/Drop-in

Road Runners Clinic and 5 K RunCelebrate a New Year in style - A new life style! Take advantage of the 28th annual 5K Running and Run/Walk Clinic and rev up your fitness. Learn to run 5K, whether you’ve run before or not. If you already run, then learn to train to race. Are you a walker who wants to run? We have a group for you too. We have a struc-tured walk only group as well. Guest speakers from the com-munity will be presenting infor-mation each week on footwear, apparel, nutrition, injury pre-vention, stretching, and more. Register through the Lewis or Filberg Centres or Extreme Run-ners (436 - 5th St.) For more information [email protected]. Please note: Price changes after January 10.

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Circus Open TrainingPractice more, be excellent, have fun; be inspired by others who are training and working on their skills too! All aerial and circus equipment is available for practice. This is a supervised, non instructional class open to anyone with circus &/or aeri-al experience. A separate $20 once/year 7 Story Circus mem-bership must be paid to the in-structor at the first class.Instructor: Kaya Kehl

FridaysJanuary 9 - March 207:45 - 8:45 pmLewis Centre$10 Drop-in

Community Circus 2Join 7 Story Circus and discover your circus super powers! Climb aerial fabric and hang from aer-ial hoops. Juggle scarves, balls, rings and clubs. Spin staff, poi, diablo, hoops, flower-sticks and plates. Become a master of bal-ance with stilts, rolabola, chair balance and unicycle. Learn todo hand stands, increase strength and flexibility and ex-perience the fun of partner ac-robatics. Explore ensemble and solo work with improvisation and performance games. Be in-spired and amazed by your own abilities! This mixed age troupe, of beginner to pre-professional levels is for those 12 - 112 years of age with a strong interest in Circus Arts! (or for those 10 years of age with 2 seasons of CIRCUS experience and permission by the instructor). A separate $21 once a year 7 Story Circus mem-bership fee must be paid to the instructor. No class February 9.Instructor: Kaya Kehl

MondaysJanuary 12 - April 136:00 - 8:00 pmLewis Centre$220/11 Sessions

Adult Aerial ArtsExplore the exciting world of aerial fabric and aerial hoop. With a focus on skill and strength building, start close to the ground, then gain height as your confidence and abili-ties increase. Soon, you will be dancing in the air. Meet others who love it too. This class is for beginner - advanced aerialists. A separate $20 once/year 7-Story Circus membership fee must be paid to the instructor at the first class. No class March 13.Instructor: Kaya Kehl


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orFridaysJanuary 9 - March 276:45 - 7:45 pmLewis Centre$154/11 Sessions

Adult GymnasticsJoin us for fun and laughter as you develop strength, tone, flexibility and more. Try out all gymnastics equipment and work on your individual skill ar-eas. Encouragement gives you the confidence to reach out for more. Appropriate for all, from beginner to advanced levels.Instructor: Breanne Hague & Sheri Roffey


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Kayaking - Part 1/Rescue SkillsJoin us in the pool to learn how to get yourself (and your pad-dling companions!) back into your kayak after a capsize. Take this course on its own to increase your confidence and control on the water, or take it as the first step toward a Paddle Canada In-troduction to Kayaking certifica-tion.

• Monday February 23• Wednesday March 18• Monday March 307:45 - 9:30 pm$58Chan Meditation

Chan, or Chinese Zen is based upon the fundamental practice of mindfulness and loving kind-ness. Zen emphasizes experien-tial wisdom in the attainment of enlightenment.Instructor: Adrian Symonds

Tuesdays7:30 - 9:00 pmJanuary 20 - March 10Lewis Park Salish Building$40/8 Sessions

PianoHave you always wanted to play the piano? Music makes your brain work better and here’s your chance to learn your fa-vorite songs. These small group classes study the basics of music, then you choose more! The first book costs $28 and a piano or keyboard is recommended for practising at home.Instructor: Debbie Ross

ThursdaysJanuary 15 - March 267:00 - 8:00 pm$182/11 Sessions

NCCP Intro to Competition Coaching Clinic – Part AThis course covers important factors in planning a safe, dy-namic practice, including sport analysis, ethics, and sport nutri-tion.Instructor: Larry Street

Friday & SaturdayApril 10 & 11Friday 5:00 - 9:00 pmSaturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pmVanier High School$90

NCCP Intro to Competition Coaching Clinic – Part BLearn the important concepts necessary to plan a full season of training. Apply a variety of principles that address the role of the coach, growth and de-velopment, sport injuries, skill analysis, skill development and physical preparation.Instructor: Larry Street

Friday & SaturdayMay 8 & 9Friday 5:00 - 9:00 pmSaturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pmVanier High School$90

Holidays are Over, Now what?Is your health a priority for 2015? Are you wanting more energy, and fewer down days from ill-ness? Do you want to slow the aging process? Are you ready to form some different habits that will enhance your wellbeing? Catherine Reid has been explor-ing these topics for 45 years, and enjoys vibrant health and vigour. You’ll learn about some new choices that might fit into your life at this time.Disclaimer: Catherine Reid is not a certified nutritionist, herbalist, aromatherapist, or Ayurvedic physician. She has explored some very basic prin-ciples of these modalities, and can recommend resources such as books and practitioners if you wish. This class is not a substi-tute for medical care.

Wednesday January 77:00 - 9:00 pm$15

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9:15 amChair Fit

Filberg Centre

10:30 am55+ StrengthLewis Centre

9:00 amSimply Strength

Level 2Native Sons Hall

10:15 amYoga

Filberg Centre


1:30 pm55+ StrengthLewis Centre

9:00 amStretch/Strength

Filberg Centre

1:30 pm55+ StrengthLewis Centre


9:00 amCardio & Strength

Native Sons Hall


9:00 amStretch/Strength

Native Sons Hall

9:15 amChair Fit

Filberg Centre

10:15 amYoga

Filberg Centre

How to pay: • All drop-in fees must be paid at the office prior to attending classes• Punch card holders may go directly to their class (be sure to turn in your completed punch card to be entered in the monthly draw for a free card!)

Evergreen Senior Member $4.50 $45 $50

Non-Member $5.50 $55 $63

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Please pre-register for all of the above classes~ drop-ins or punch cards may be used for some programs (space permitting)

10:00 amYoga

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10:00 amYoga for the Joints

Lewis Centre

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Personal Training Private 1 session $50 3 sessions $135 5 sessions $200 10 sessions $325 15 sessions $375Semi Private (2 people)1 session $75 3 sessions $203 5 sessions $300 10 sessions $490 15 sessions $563

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55+ TRX and Resistance TrainingSuspension training is perfect for the older adult allowing user to modify body position, base of support and stability to progress or regress an exercise. Movements on the TRX can stay simple and static or be more dy-namic, depending on your own level of comfort. Either way, you will develop stability and bal-ance along with muscle strength and joint mobility. Core activa-tion is a constant to improve both balance maintenance and balance recovery.Instructor: Tammy Jones

Tuesdays & Thursdays level 1January 6 - February 12

orFebruary 17 - March 269:00 - 10:00 am

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Simply Strength 1Exercises will be taught with a variety of equipment to in-crease balance, range of motion and strength and will help you regain or maintain your ability to climb stairs, get in and out of a chair or car, and maintain your balance while walking and standing. Participants must be able to walk unassisted for 60 feet and be able to get up and down from the floor. No class February 9.Instructor: Joyce Leong & Steve Thomson

MondaysJanuary 5 - March 30$72/12 Sessions

orWednesdaysJanuary 7 - March 25$72/12 Sessions10:15 - 11:15 amNative Sons Hall

55+ Strength TrainingThe benefits of strength train-ing fitness for seniors and older adults are numerous and in-clude arthritis relief, reducing the risk and severity of falls, weight maintenance, sleep im-provement and a sense of men-tal well-being. With a qualified fitness instructor monitoring the gym floor at all times, you can rest assured that we will guide you through your fitness jour-ney, providing support at every turn. No class February 9.Instructor: Juan Blancas

Tuesdays & ThursdaysJanuary 6 - March 31$125/25 Sessions

orMondays & WednesdaysJanuary 5 - March 3010:30 - 11:30 am

or1:30 - 2:30 pm$120/24 Sessions

orFridaysJanuary 9 - March 2710:00 - 11:00 am$60/12 SessionsLewis Centre

Simply Strength 2This co-instructed intermediate level class offers overall body conditioning, balance and agil-ity, core strengthening and health and wellness education. Class format will include a mild warm-up, a variety of circuits, controlled power drills, hand weights, tubing, steps, different types of balls and other equip-ment and will end with a com-fortable relaxing stretch compo-nent. No class February 9.

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Cardio & StrengthThis class takes a modern ap-proach to low impact aerobics, stretching and strength training. This all around balanced fitness class will work your whole body. Classes are designed to improve your fitness level by using a weights, tubing and stability balls and throwing in a ‘healthy dose’ of cardio! No class Janu-ary 16 & February 13.Instructor: Joyce Leong

FridaysJanuary 9 - March 279:00 - 10:00 amNative Sons Hall$60/10 Sessions

Flex and FlexibilityHere is a safe and fun combi-nation class for older adults that consists of flexibility and strength techniques used to tar-get the total body. This class is designed to enhance and im-prove your mobility throughout your daily activities. Please Note:this class does not include a car-dio component.Instructor: Joyce Leong & Janet Gravoueille

FridaysJanuary 9 - March 2710:15 - 11:15 amNative Sons Hall$60/10 Sessions

Stretch & StrengthThis class begins with a moder-ate level warm up followed by exercises that focus on strength-ening, toning and stretching key muscles. A long, relaxing stretch completes the class. No classes January 29, February 9 & 12.Instructor: Janice Bradford

Mondays & ThursdaysJanuary 12 - March 309:00 - 10:00 amFilberg Centre$100/20 Sessions

55+ Circuit FitThis class is an option for those who want exercise, but don’t want the gym scene. This class will use a variety of equipment and will be fun yet challenging enough to work up a sweat.Instructor: Cathy Riopelle


Chair FitA safe exercise program de-signed for the older exerciser or those with physical limitations that make traditional exercising difficult. Classes will incorporate upper and lower body move-ments and the exercises are done in and out of chairs – with no floor work. No class Febru-ary 13 & March 27.Instructor: Janet Gravoueille

Tuesdays & FridaysJanuary 13 - March 319:15 - 10:15 amFilberg Centre$105/21 Sessions

Chair YogaDeveloped for those who can-not or do not feel comfortable on the floor. Focus will be on breathing, body awareness, re-laxation, stretching, and gentle postures. Finish with a medita-tion to rejuvenate the body and mind.Instructor: Helen Pattinson

TuesdayJanuary 27 - March 2411:00 am - 12:00 pmNative Sons Hall$63/9 Sessions

55+ Beginner Strength TrainingJoin us for this gentle intro-duction to strength training. Strength training is an excellent way to improve strength, mobil-ity, and stamina. Using a combi-nation of cardio and resistance exercises this class provides a whole body workout!Instructor: Cathy Riopelle


Did you know?The loss of strength and stamina attributed to aging is in part caused by reduced physical activity.

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ZUMBAThis Latin infused dance class will burn tons of calories and make you sweat. You will shim-my, shake, and pump your chest in this one-hour fun class where you will work hard and smile your way through. You’ll expe-rience Bollywood, Belly Dance, Meringue, Salsa, Reggaeton, and more!! No class February 9.Instructor: Tammy Jones


Chair DanceCome move and get the blood circulating in a fun safe envi-ronment with a mix of stimu-lating tunes including some older favourites. Expect a 10 minute warm up, 30 minutes of easy fun moves, 10 minutes of easy strength and a 10 minute stretch, all done from a sitting position.Instructor: Janet Gravoueille

WednesdaysJanuary 21 - March 1110:15 - 11:15 amFilberg Centre$40/8 Sessions

Yoga for Joint HealthIn this series of gentle postures we will focus on bringing mobil-ity to the joints. This class will move slowly, giving time to ex-plore and modify as we go. The ‘joint releasing series’ can be used alone as a gentle practice or as a warm up for other activi-ties.Instructor: Sheron Jutila

ThursdaysJanuary 8 - March 2610:00 - 11:30 amLewis Park Salish Building $108/12 Sessions

Minds in MotionMinds in Motion is designed for people diagnosed with Alzheim-er’s disease or a related demen-tial and a friend, family member or caregiver. Enjoy light exercise conducted by a certified finess instructor, followed by activities or games and social time in a re-laxed atmosphere. Light refresh-ments will be provided.

WednesdaysJanuary 7 - February 25

orMarch 4 - April 221:00 - 3:00 pmNative Sons Hall$54/8 Sessions

YogaDesigned to enhance vitality and a sense of well being, theseclasses will help participants gain improved flexibility, balance, strength and posture. They will borrow from each instructor’s experience with yoga and may incorporate basic poses from various yoga styles. No class February 9, 12 & 13.

Instructor: Sheron JutilaMondays Gentle HathaJanuary 5 - March 3010:15 - 11:15 amFilberg Centre$90/12 Sessions

or2:00 - 3:15 pmFilberg Centre$96/12 Sessions

orInstructor: Traci SkuceThursdaysJanuary 22 - March 268:30 - 10:00 am

or10:15 - 11:30 amFilberg Centre$72/9 Sessions

orInstructor: Sheron JutilaFridaysJanuary 2 - March 2710:00 - 11:15 amNative Sons Hall$96/12 Sessions

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Nordic Pole Walking - Level 1In this program participants learn Nordic pole walking tech-niques, benefits and stretches, and enjoy outdoor walks lead by a certified Nordic pole walking instructor. This easy, low-impact activity is a fun way to get fit! Note: Poles will be provided for participants. No class April 3.Instructor: Catherine Egan

FridaysFebruary 20 - April 1711:00 am - 12:00 pm$60/8 Sessions

Nordic Pole Walking - Level 2If you are looking for a more challenging Nordic Walking course, this class is for you! We will take things up a notch by of-fering a higher fitness challenge with a faster pace, different terrain, hills, and callesthetics! Note: Poles will be provided for participants. No class April 3.Instructor: Catherine Egan

FridaysFebruary 20 - April 1712:30 - 1:30 pm$60/8 Sessions

PickleballJoin 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 baseball. Equipment will be provided. No games January 15, 29, February 12 & 26.

Tuesdays & ThursdaysJanuary 6 - March 312:30 - 4:30 pmNative Sons Hall$2.50/Drop-in

Badminton Get some exercise, meet new players and improve your game in this fast paced group sport! No games February 9 & March 13.

Mondays, Thursdays, FridaysJanuary 5 - March 301:00 - 3:00 pmLewis Centre$2.50/Drop-in

Tai Chi Tai Chi is a gentle exercise pro-gram that is a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). De-rived from the martial arts, Tai Chi is composed of slow, de-liberate movements, medita-tion, and deep breathing, which enhance physical health and emotional well-being. Tai Chi improves overall fitness, coordi-nation, and agility. People who practice Tai Chi on a regular ba-sis tend to have good posture, flexibility, and range of motion, are more mentally alert, and sleep more soundly.Instructor: Ivy Wang

WednesdaysJanuary 14 - March 259:00 - 10:00 am Level 210:00 - 11:00 am Level 111:15 am - 12:15 pm Level 3Native Sons Hall$99/11 Sessions

Ignite Your CreativityFind tools to loosen your blocks, strengthen your brain and quiet the critic. Bring a creative spark into everything you do. Experi-ment, play and maybe get lost in the fun of the process. We will collage, paint, doodle and more! No experience or self-ex-pectations required! A $12 sup-ply fee will be collected by the instructor.Instructor: Sheron Jutila

Thursdays1:45 - 4:15 pmJanuary 8 - February 12 Part 1 February 19 - March 26 Part 2

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Yoga for the 5 SensesJust like it sounds, this Level 1 Hatha class will have a focus on improving all five senses (sight, breath/smell, hearing, taste and touch). Some yoga experience beneficial but not required.Instructor: Sheron Jutila

FridaysJanuary 16 - March 272:30 - 3:45 pmLewis Centre$88/11 Sessions

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Painting with WatercoloursBringing order to complexity is the key to painting, particularly to water colour painting. In a step by step demonstration driv-en teaching process this is ex-actly what you will learn to do. This class is characterized by per-sonal coaching in an enjoyable atmosphere. The program will provide solutions to problems encountered by newer waterco-lour painters such as controlling the water. Techniques unique to water colour such as washes, graded washes, masking, dry brush, glazing and more all ex-plained. Attention will be paid to the selection and care of ma-terials and tools that will make your work more rewarding. You will develop an understanding of paint and paper properties. No class February 9.Instructor: Bill Kerr

MondaysJanuary 19 - March 169:00 am - 12:00 pmLewis Park Tsolum Building$120/8 Sessions

Write your Life StoryLearn to access memories through a variety of writing ex-ercises and story sharing. You will be encouraged to write small vignettes that recount dif-ferent aspects of your life. This is a powerful and fun way to generate ideas or add another chapter to your ever evolving life story.Instructor: Traci Skuce

ThursdaysJanuary 22 - March 121:00 - 2:30 pmLewis Park Tsolum Building $96/8 Sessions

Foot Care ClinicOur certified Foot Care Nurses will provide you with a nursing assessment, education on pre-venting foot problems, general information for proper foot care as well as cut your toenails, file corns and callouses, and finish off with a luxurious massage.Instructor: Anne Lai

Wednesdays• January 21• February 18• March 189:00 - 11:50 amFilberg Centre$45/30 minute appointment

Hearing ScreeningsMore than three million Canadi-ans have some degree of hear-ing loss that can be attributed to many different causes and disorders of the middle or inner ear. In one way or another, and at one time or another, it is likely that each and every Canadian will be affected by hearing loss.

Thursdays• January 15• February 19• March 199:25 - 10:35 amLewis Park Tsolum Building20 minute appointmentNo charge, but please pre-register

Learn to Classic Cross Country SkiWant to find a way to beat the winter blah’s and get outdoors? Cross country skiing is a great way to meet new people, get some fresh air and exercise and enjoy it in the beauty of Strathcona Pro-vincial Park. Paradise Meadows comes by its name honestly. Over the course of a month you will learn the basics of classic cross coun-try skiing, including how to navigate the hills. We will work our way into confidence with a ski tour for the last class and reward ourselves with a fondue. Designed for novice skiiers. Meet at Raven Lodge @ 9:30 am, please bring a lunch. Note: Fee does not include Nordic ski ticket or ski rentals.

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Dance for HealthMovement class for balance and joy! Chi-gong, stretching, breathing and a series of isolat-ed movements called the “Brain Dance” which balance the mind and spirits. Guided creative dance with silk scarves and joy-ful partnered activities. Come with an open mind; no experi-ence needed. Can be done seat-ed if required. Men and women welcome.No class February 13.Instructor: Jade de Trey

FridaysFebruary 6 - March 272:30 - 3:30 pmNative Sons Hall$70/7 Sessions

Piano LessonsHave you always wanted to play the piano? Music makes your brain work better and here’s your chance to learn your fa-vorite songs. These small group classes study the basics of music, then you choose more! The first book costs $28 and a piano or keyboard is recommended for practising at home.Instructor: Debbie Ross

FridaysJanuary 9 - March 2711:00 am - 12:00 pmLewis Park Tsolum Building$198/12 Sessions

Beginner RecorderBecause music makes your brain work better! Try a new instru-ment, join a small group ensem-ble, and meet new friends. This is a great way to learn to read music as well as keeping your brain and fingers agile. Soprano recorder and book cost will be $25, bought from the instructor at the first lesson. Alto and tenor recorders will be available to try.Instructor: Debbie Ross

FridaysJanuary 9 - March 2710:00 - 11:00 amLewis Park Tsolum Building$132/12 Sessions

More Harmonica!This class is perfect for those who have taken our previous harmonica courses! We will cov-er more challenging music and have all new songs to dive into while still keeping that “bluesy” touch!Instructor: Larry Ayre

ThursdaysJanuary 29 - March 51:00 - 2:00 pmLewis Park Salish Building$66/6 Sessions

Strum Along GuitarLearn to strum along to some of your favorite familiar songs. This easy beginner guitar course will teach you chord and rhythm ba-sics. All you need is a guitar!Instructor: Larry Ayre

ThursdaysJanuary 20 - March 52:15 - 3:15 pmLewis Park Salish Building$66/6 Sessions

Getting to Know DementiaThis introductory session reviews information about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and the challenges of receiv-ing a diagnosis. Participants will learn about the different types of support available through-out the dementia journey, and how to begin planning for the future. People with a diagnosis of dementia, care partners and family members are all invited to attend.

Wednesday March 182:00 - 4:00 pmNo charge but please pre-register

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