05/14/2024
Fantastic movement opertunity for all. Who is excites to take part?
UPDATE: Poster and information updated to include the Civic Centre Auditorium as the location for the workshop on Monday, May 13th.
In collaboration with multiple community stakeholders, the Prince Rupert Recreation Department is offering an Enhanced Mobility Free! Workshop and 6 Week Movement Series, with the first workshop starting next week.
Join us for a 90-minute movement series and social class series. Some of the activities you will do are balance, gentle resistance and strength training, yoga and stretching and small bursts of cardio to get your heart pumping. We have also built in time for tea and conversation!
This opportunity is open to all members of the public who feel they would benefit from enhanced mobility supports, with preference given to seniors and those with disabilities. Interested participants can register by contacting (250) 624 6707 or emailing [email protected].
SCHEDULE OF WORKSHOPS/SOCIALS:
(All classes scheduled between 1:00pm - 2:30 pm (except first + last days)
Monday, May 13th, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, starting in the Civic Centre Auditorium: In this workshop you will learn about physical literacy for older adults and supporting your activities of daily living. We will provide you information on how to stay active and prevent falls. We will finish the workshop with a gentle movement class indoors and outdoors. All abilities welcome
Monday, May 27th, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Civic Centre Auditorium - Program Introduction, Goal Planning + Movement Class
Monday, June 3rd, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Library - Movement Class
Monday, June 10th, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Prince Rupert Gymnastics - Yoga, (181 George Hills Way, Prince Rupert - at the back of the warehouse)
Monday, June 17th, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Prince Rupert Gymnastics - Yoga, (181 George Hills Way, Prince Rupert - at the back of the warehouse)
Monday, June 24th, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Civic Centre Auditorium - Movement Class
Monday, July 8th, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm: Final Day - Earl Mah Aquatic Centre - Aqua Fit and Wrap Up Social
Class Format:
Check-in & Social: 1:00 -1:15 pm
Movement Class: 1:15 -2:15 pm
Check-out & Social Tea: 2:15 -2:30 pm
This project has been generously supported by the Northern Health Imagine Grant program.