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Afternoon Walking Club

Our Seniors walk to improve physical, mental and emotional well being while they explore neighbourhoods and enjoy the outdoors. This could improve your mood, heart health, better sleep, control diabetes, strengthen bones and muscles. All fitness levels are welcome, social, photography, gentle fitness or for power walk, join us for a fun time

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Seniors Baking Class

It is a fun social gathering in the kitchen while trying new recipes and gaining baking wisdom. Lots of tips and tricks to make baking fun and easy. Come learn new things about baking and share them with friends and family.

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Senior’s Cooking Class

International Cuisine Cooking Class – Learn to cook/bake different types of food dishes from all over the world. Immerse in the culture through conversation and music. Cooking together encourages socialization, togetherness and to appreciate other cultures and most of all have fun.

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The OA Social(Sewing Class)

A program that provides free group recreational activities for older adults social activities that include card games like bridge, euchre, board games, art – painting, rock painting, card making, sewing, cross stitch, jewellery making and creative writing. A place where people get together and have fun.

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International Dance

Enjoy a fun afternoon learning to dance various dances of the world. Learn how to dance like a Bollywood star, be a mysterious Belly dancer, dance to the beat of your heart with the African dance, fluid style of the Caribbean dance, immerse in the power of Latin dance, finishing off with Hawaiian dance. There will be 2 classes for each type of dance throughout the season.

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Line Dancing

Dance away the afternoon. It’s a line dance group for older adults looking for an opportunity to socialize while engaging in physical activity. Beginner class on Tuesdays and Intermediate on Fridays.

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Technology & Social Media

A series of workshops on Technology and Social Media – YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, LinkedIn, Spotify, Emailing, etc. Topics cover purpose of the platform, how to use it in a practical and appropriate way, knowing the platform language, sharing of information, engagement options and privacy settings, risk of sharing information, and more. Beginners on Mondays only. Intermediate on Thursdays only. Participants cannot register for both. Classes are casual setting. No pressure environment. A general outline will be provide; not restricted to curriculum. No registration after the 2nd class.

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BOCCE

Bocce is one of the oldest games in the world and has grown in popularity over the years. It’s a favorite among Italians, and is sometimes called Italian lawn bowling.

There are plenty of benefits to playing bocce, but here are the top five:

·#1: It’s Enjoyable and it Relieves Stress Bocce is a game of leisure and the main reason to play is to enjoy yourself!

·#2: It Helps Improve Your Coordination

·#3: It Sharpens Your Mind

·#4: You Get to Do Some Light Cardio

·#5: You Can Improve Flexibility

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Monday Morning Walks

Meet new people and feel connected with others, improve your mental and physical wellbeing, explore your neighbourhood and different parks while enjoying fresh air! This group is intended for those seeking gentle exercise rather than high-intensity/endurance! Pan-Am centre for indoor walking in the event of bad weather.

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Senior’s Glee Club

Love to Sing and Move? We have the perfect group for you! The BBNC will be organizing a singing group for Older Adults in the community who have a passion for music! If this sounds like you we’d love to have you join us. Benefits include social engagement, performances at retirement homes, overall brain health improvement, increased self confidence and much more!