Age: 60 years+ Fee: $75.25/10 classes. Westmount Collegiate Institute 1000 New Westminster Ave., Thornhill. Mon Apr 4 7:00-9:00pm

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1 Creative Arts Inspirational Colour Journey Awaken to the emotional power of watercolour painting and the harmonizing rhythm of working through a creative process in the company of peers. Experience the therapeutic effects of 'living into' the individual colours of the spectrum, see how colours arise, learn wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques and delight in the discovery that anyone and everyone is an artist. Note: Materials are extra. Fee: $60.25/8 classes Dufferin Clark Community Centre 1441 Clark Ave. West, Thornhill Thu Mar 31 12:45-2:45pm Vaughan Arts Academy: Musical Mavens A musical theatre class for the actor, singer and dancer in you! Musical mavens show their talent in an end of session, live Broadway musical revue performed for family and friends at the City Playhouse Theatre. This full production comes with costumes, make-up, sets and props - prior performance experience not necessary. Note: This is a City Playhouse Theatre Academy Program. Contact: playhouseacademy@vaughan.ca. Fee: $75.25/10 classes Westmount Collegiate Institute 1000 New Westminster Ave., Thornhill Mon Apr 4 7:00-9:00pm Health & Wellness Arthritis Fitness Suffer from joint pain and stiffness? These low impact stretching and aerobic exercises help to improve range of motion, strengthen joint muscles, and increase endurance and flexibility. Wed Mar 30 9:30-10:30am Mon Apr 4 9:00-10:00am Walk & talk Free drop-in fitness for 60+ Walk and talk with other Vaughan seniors during a stroll around the neighbourhood, followed by a muscle conditioning workout and some social time. You set the speed and intensity based on your ability and need. Older adult volunteers and our fitness staff lead this program. During cold weather the walk takes place indoors Keele St., Maple Contact Melissa Lawless Active Living Coordinator ext September 22, 2015 to June 16, 2016 Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00-10:30am Community walking & running group at North Thornhill Community Centre Contact Derek Ambrose ext Leisure Programs vaughan.ca/recreation

2 Fitness 60+ Looking to get and stay fit? This low impact fitness program focuses on cardiovascular exercises including low impact aerobics and muscle conditioning using resistance bands, relaxation and flexibility. Fee: $18/9 classes Wed Mar 30 1:00-2:00pm Fri Apr 1 1:00-2:00pm Mon Apr 4 1:00-2:00pm Concord West Senior Centre 7575 Keele St, Maple Tue Mar 29 9:30-10:30am Thu Mar 31 9:30-10:30am Father E. Bulfon Community Centre 8141 Martin Grove Rd., Woodbridge Tue Mar 29 9:30-10:30am Thu Mar 31 9:30-10:30am Merino Road Seniors Facility 8 Merino Rd, Maple Wed Mar 30 9:30-10:30am Fri Apr 1 9:30-10:30am Mon Apr 4 9:30-10:30am Wed Jul 6 9:30-10:30am Thu Mar 31 8:00-9:00pm Vellore Village Community Centre 1 Villa Royale Ave., Woodbridge Wed Mar 30 11:00am-12:00pm Mon Apr 4 11:00am-12:00pm Line Dancing 60+ Kick up your heels and learn the latest line dancing steps! A great way to keep active and have fun, dancing is good for your heart, lungs, circulation and muscles. Note: No experience or partner required. Fee: $16/8 classes Mon Apr 4 11:00am-12:00pm Keele St., Maple Thu Mar 31 2:15-3:15pm Merino Road Seniors Facility 8 Merino Rd, Maple Thu Jul 7 10:00-11:00am Tue Mar 29 2:00-3:00pm Line Dancing 60+ Intermediate See Line Dancing 60+ program description. Note: Some experience is required. Fee: $16/8 classes Mon Apr 4 12:15-1:15pm Keele St., Maple Thu Mar 31 3:30-4:30pm Merino Road Seniors Facility 8 Merino Rd, Maple Thu Jul 7 11:00am-12:00pm Tue Mar 29 3:00-4:00pm vaughan.ca/reconline Leisure Programs 167

3 Muscle Conditioning for Seniors Are daily activities like lifting, climbing or carrying difficult for you? Resistance exercises using weights and rubber bands can help to strengthen muscle fibers. Regular training builds muscle mass and endurance, and helps improve balance, making it easier to maintain an independent and active lifestyle. Thu Mar 31 11:30am-12:30pm Thu Mar 31 12:30-1:30pm Fee: $13.50/9 classes Fee: $18/12 classes Wed Mar 30 9:15-10:00am Wed Jul 6 9:15-10:00am Pilates 60+ Relax and relieve everyday stress! Low-impact pilates poses and movements are modified to suit the needs of older adults, enhancing flexibility, strength, balance and muscle tone. Al Palladini Community Centre 9201 Islington Ave., Woodbridge Wed Mar 30 9:30-10:30am Qigong for Seniors Clear your mind while toning your body. Adults of any fitness level can practice Qigong, an ancient Chinese Energy (Qi) Exercise (Gong). Slow movements in a standing or seated position, controlled breathing, and mindful concentration challenge the human body to adapt to certain postures and movement. An overall holistic way of achieving physical fitness. Tue Mar 29 10:00-11:00am Tai Chi: Beginner 60 years+ A gentle way to fight stress! These ancient Chinese meditative movements focuses on deep breathing while moving the body at a slow, gentle and controlled pace. Fee: $16/8 classes Tue Mar 29 11:00am-12:00pm Thu Mar 31 10:00am-11:00pm Mon Jul 4 10:00-11:00am Father E. Bulfon Community Centre 8141 Martin Grove Rd., Woodbridge Wed Mar 30 9:30-10:30am Tue Mar 29 1:00-2:00pm Wed Mar 30 12:00-1:00pm Tue Apr 5 8:00-9:00pm Tue Jun 28 8:00-9:00pm bocce? Feel like playing The City of Vaughan offers indoor recreational bocce at: Dufferin Clark Community Centre Father E. Bulfon Community Centre An annual membership must be purchased in order to participate. Regular fees apply. vaughan.ca/sports 168 Leisure Programs vaughan.ca/recreation

4 Tai Chi: Advanced 60 years+ See Tai Chi: Beginner program description. Tue Mar 29 2:30-3:30pm Tue Apr 5 7:00-8:00pm Tue Jun 28 7:00-8:00pm Yoga 60+ Relax your mind and body! Yoga integrates breath and movement to gently strengthen the body, release built-up stress and improve flexibility and posture. Fee: $18/9 classes Concord West Senior Centre 7575 Keele St, Maple Fri Apr 1 9:30-10:30am Dufferin Clark Community Centre 1441 Clark Ave. West, Thornhill Tue Mar 29 10:00-11:00am Tue Mar 29 11:00am-12:00pm Thu Mar 31 10:00-11:00am Thu Mar 31 11:00am-12:00pm Tue Jul 5 10:00-11:00am Tue Jul 5 11:00am-12:00pm Thu Jul 7 10:00-11:00am Thu Jul 7 11:00am-12:00pm Tue Mar 29 12:00-1:00pm Vellore Village Community Centre 1 Villa Royale Ave., Woodbridge Fri Apr 1 10:45-11:45am Tue Jul 5 8:15-9:15am Zumba Fitness 60+ Dance yourself into shape doing the Cha-Cha, Mambo, Calypso and belly dancing! Get a total body toning workout that improves rhythm, burns calories and strengthens muscles. Note: Dance moves and pacing is easy-to-follow and geared towards participants 60+. Fee: $22/11 classes Tue Mar 29 7:00-8:00pm Wed Mar 30 11:00am-12:00pm Wed Mar 30 7:30-8:30pm Save your spot! Program spaces are limited, register at vaughan.ca/reconline vaughan.ca/reconline Leisure Programs 169

5 Older Adult groups Concord West East Woodbridge Filipino First Chinese Senior Association of Vaughan Garnet A. Williams Garnet Bridge Club Giuseppe Garibaldi Human Endeavour Kleinburg Bridge Club Maple Italo Canadian Seniors & Bocce Club ext.7435 Maple Pioneer Pine York Pinecrest Seniors Association of Vaughan Initiative (SAVI) saviseniors.ca Sephardi Sonoma Heights Thornhill African Caribbean Canadian Association ; Thornhill ext.7723; Vellore Village ext.7308 West Woodbridge ext.7120 Woodbridge Macedonian Leisure Programs vaughan.ca/recreation

6 Vaughan Fitness Centres Close. Convenient. Comfortable. vaughan.ca/fitness get active by doing something you like! Special Older Adult fitness classes at Garnet A. Williams fitness centre! Muscle Conditioning Gentle Yoga Gentle Pilates cardio strength training squash racquetball indoor tracks aquafitness saunas swimming pools whirlpools fitness classes spinning classes Aquafitness Pools aren t just for swimming! Working out in water puts less stress on the body & joints, and reduces the risk of injury more than exercising on land. Arthritis, Gentle & Deep Water Aquafitness available at vaughan pools. Single, 10, 25 visit + 1 year passes schedules available at Vaughan community centres & at vaughan.ca/swim Leisure Programs 171