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CLASSES & ACTIVITIES
◊ NON-MEMBERS: $2.20 surcharge on pay-by-day or
$22
surcharge per multi-class session.
◊ For some classes, you’ll be required to sign a liability waiver before participating. Before starting any physically strenuous classes, please check with your physician.
◊ Some classes may be cancelled if not enough register. Please check with the office.
◊ REGISTRATION for all classes must be done at the Centre
or through our class registration within
this website. The City of Hamilton phone registration “RecConnect” will not register you for our programs.
◊ REFUNDS are only given if you contact the office when you get sick, to be eligible for the refund.
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Click the buttons at left for descriptions and fees.
SOCIAL, CARDS AND GAMES
BRIDGE
(Contract and Supervised Play)
All
day Monday no partner needed
Beginners new students welcomed in September.
BRIDGE
(Duplicate)
You need a partner for this
Monday evening event.
BRIDGE
(Men's Contract)
A group of men play Bridge in the Music Room
EUCHRE
(Bid Doubles, Bid Triples and Progressive)
Daytime
and Thursday evening
CRIBBAGE
Everyone Welcome!
Drop-in
SCRABBLE
Drop-in
Friday afternoon
CHIT CHAT CLUB
Conversation
BINGO
Fun
class Tuesday afternoon
CARPET
BOWLING Come
enjoy this new event Thursday afternoon
GOLF in Summer
Limited number of members can play at Oak Gables
Golf Club at reduced rates. Memberships are purchased on Golf Registration Day.
Scrambles held the first Tuesday of each month.
CRAFTS AND SKILLS
BUNKA
Japanese
punch embroidery
CERAMICS Peer
instruction
HERITAGE RUG HOOKING Work
on your own project
STAINED GLASS
All
levels
QUILTING
STITCHERY
A fun opportunity to come in and work on any kind of stitchery hand-craft. If you need help on a project, there will probably be someone who can help!
WOODCARVING
First time woodcarvers need to sign up 1 week ahead
WOODWORKING
9 am to 3 pm (includes clean-up time)
You must sign up and pay every month at the office. Liability waivers will need to be signed. This is a chance to work on your specific project. This is not a drop-in
class.
WOODWORKING
INSTRUCTIONAL Sign up and pay each month at the office. Max. 5 on a first-come, first-serve basis. Liability waivers will need to be signed.
PAINTING
DECORATIVE PAINTING
Beginners
- the first lesson is absolutely mandatory - at this lesson you will discuss equipment you will require. Basic skills will be taught during first four classes - you must be able to attend these four classes.
DRAWING & PAINTING BASIC
An introduction to fundamentals with emphasis on seeing as the artist sees; discussion of structure, mass, outline and volume of form; transparent & opaque mediums will be used individually and in combination (mixed media.) Min. of 9 students required.
OIL PAINTING
All
levels
WATERCOLOUR PAINTING
EXERCISE AND FITNESS
AQUATIC
EXERCISE Mild exercising in the small warm pool: improve muscle tone, relax & enjoy exercising to music
SWIMMING & EXERCISE
Swimming for all abilities in the large pool, followed by exercising in small warm pool.
BODY WORKOUT
A fun, low impact exercise class with some dance elements throw in for fun. Great music, great workout including the use of various resistance equipment, and a dynamic cool down and stretch.
All fitness
levels.
EXERCISES
A
low-bounce, fun-filled exercise class to great music, with a little floor work thrown in on Tuesdays! This one hour class will keep you moving and grooving; twice a week.
FLEX, STRETCH & STRENGTHEN
Listen to a variety of great music while using
dynabands and various weights to get stronger while sitting on and standing by a chair. Soothing stretching and deep breathing to increase flexibility and reduce stress. Use it, so you don’t lose it—and have fun at the same time!
PILATES
- All Levels
TAI CHI (TAOIST)
- Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced
WALMART WALK
Mon - Fri, 8 to 9 am. No need to register for this —
just show up! During bad weather we're indoors, good weather we walk outside of the store.
NORDIC
WALKING Strengthen
upper body. Tuesday 6pm. just show up.
MINDFULNESS
MEDITATION Enhances
well being to mental calming and
physical relaxation. Thursdays 2pm
YOGA
Min. 10 students needed for each class to run.
Yoga is a small intimate Hatha yoga in the style. Classes are non-competitive and respectful of the body exactly as it is. Postures are appropriate to all levels and ages and are adapted to each individual. Yoga postures, breathing exercises and relaxation will be taught in each class. You are invited to work at your own pace. Benefits for those over 50 include removing stiffness and tension from the body, restoring vitality and strength, improving balance, flexibility and coordination, and improves concentration, reduces stress and teaches the body mind to be quiet and at peace.
DANCE
BELLY DANCING
- Intermediate
CLOGGING
- Beginners, Intermediate
LINE DANCING
(COUNTRY and
LATIN)
TAP DANCE
- Intermediate, Musical Jazz
ZUMBA
GOLD Aerobic
exercise by dancing to Latin music
DIVA
FITNESS Dance
and exercise combined for fun
MUSIC PROGRAMS
ALBERTONES
- Men's 4-Part Chorus
SILVER BELLES
- Ladies 3-Part Chorus
FUN CHORUS
- A fun mixed group who love to sing
RECORDERS
Ability to read music necessary
TONECHIMES
GOLDEN
SWING BAND This is a “fun” band
UKULELE BAND
EDUCATIONAL
DIGITAL
CAMERA classes from very beginner to
advanced
COMPUTER INSTRUCTION
We offer a variety of classes from very beginner to advanced;
including: Advanced (setting up windows, etc.),
Spreadsheets, Word Processing,
Family Tree Maker, Internet Fundamentals, Labels & Business Cards.
Call the office to put your name in.
Tuesday Access Time: you must have basic knowledge of computers; call the office to book. Access to the Internet
and practice your computer skills. $3 / hr. plus 15¢ / sheet printing costs. You must sign up at the office.
CREATIVE
WRITING Writing
your life story
DRIVER’S SEMINAR / TESTING
80+ drivers
Seminars are held at the Senior Centre at least twice a month. YOU must call
MTO at 1-800-396-4233 to book your place yourself. Seminar is approximately 90 minutes, and there is also a written test and a vision test during your stay. These seminars fill quickly so make sure you call at least
six weeks prior to the expiry of your
license - even earlier is best. Normally these seminars are the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.
55 ALIVE DRIVER RETRAINING
This is a great in-class driver-refresher course for anyone, but especially if you’re looking at having to write a test.
FOOT CLINIC
Wednesday - appointments from 9 am to 12 noon. You must call the office for an appointment.
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