Drop in for a Lounge Night!

A fun, low cost way for anyone 19 years or older to spend time with friends or make new ones!

Dogwood Pavilion (last Thursday of each month)

Board games, video game lounge and snooker tables

Glen Pine Pavilion

Board games and card games (second Tuesday of each month)

Chess (every Wednesday)

Social Dance (every Thursday)

For more details and to register visit coquitlam.ca/registration and search in the Drop In sections.

We’ll see you there!

Technology: Photography Using a Smartphone

Using your smartphone to capture photos that are candid or planned is a great way to save special memories of people and places. Tips and tricks will make your photos or videos amazing and can be shared by email, on social media or even printed. Please bring own device for more hands on support and any passwords needed.

at Glen Pine Pavilion

Th May 25 1 – 3 p.m. 1/$2 113185

Technology: Windows 11 Upgrade

If you have been using Windows and have just upgraded to Windows 11, come for a review on what’s new. Please bring own device for more hands on support and any passwords needed.

at Glen Pine Pavilion

Th Apr 27 1 – 3 p.m. 1/$2 113157

Wellness: Journey of Awakening

Join guided meditations and introspective exercises to connect with your heart and create your own personal path for an enhanced quality of life.

Wellness: My True Nature!

Enjoy an empowering nature walk at Hoy Creek to unite with the beauty of all life around you. Delve into soothing guided meditations and valuable conversations that will expand your awareness and bring you home to your own true nature!

at Glen Pine Pavilion

Performing Arts

Dance: Ballet Beginner at Glen Pine Pavilion

Learn the basics and grace of ballet in an inclusive and encouraging environment. The class introduces participants to basic ballet vocabulary and positions, with a focus on coordination, strength, posture and mobility. This adult dance is suitable for beginners with no dance experience.

Dance: Ballroom Basics Workshop

Ballroom Basics is an introduction or a refresher for partner dancing. Learn about lead, follow and timing through basic patterns in a fun and social environment. Each person in the couple/partner grouping must register.

Dance: Bellydance Beginner

Learn the fundamentals of belly dance in a fun and welcoming environment. Practice classic postures with the traditional hip and shoulder movements.

Dance: Choreographed Jazz at Glen Pine Pavilion

No partner, no problem! Learn choreographed dance routines suitable for all levels of dancers.

Th May 18 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. 1/$8.20 112153

Dance: Choreographed Latin at Glen Pine Pavilion

No partner, no problem! Learn choreographed dance routines suitable for all levels of dancers.

Th Apr 6 – May 11 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. 6/$49.20 112150 at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave)

F May 19 – Jun 23 6 – 7 p.m. 6/$49.20 113220

Dance: Contemporary Beginner

Dance: Bellydance Intermediate

Build on your knowledge of bellydance in this intermediate-level class. Practice classic postures with the traditional hip and shoulder movements.

Dance: Choregraphed Hip Hop at Glen Pine Pavilion

Learn a new hip hop routine each week in this interactive dance program. Our experienced instructor will show you how to have fun tying moves together on beat as you challenge your body and mind.

Contemporary dance is a style that deconstructs fundamental ballet movements. In this class students will learn some technique along with choreography, and exploration of creative movements. This class aims at creating beautiful abstract movements as well as developing creativity and storytelling through dance.

Su May 14 – Jun 18 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. 5/$41 111161

Dance: Contemporary Modern at Glen Pine Pavilion

In this contemporary class, we combine classical ballet and modern dance techniques. This class takes strong influence from both classical and popular music, and the movement is highly expressive. We will start with warmup barre exercises, followed by some traveling steps across the floor and a choreography combination to end the class. This adult dance is suitable for beginners with no dance experience.

W Apr 5 – May 10 7 – 8 p.m. 6/$49.20 111233

W May 17 – Jun 21 7 – 8 p.m.

Dance: Choreographed

No partner, no problem! Learn choreographed dance routines suitable for all levels of dancers. at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave)

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Dance: Choreographed Intermediate

No partner, no problem! Learn choreographed Line Dance styles such as Salsa, Cha Cha, Rumba, Bachata, Mambo and more!

Dance: Hip Hop Beginner at Glen Pine Pavilion

Explore the different styles of hip hop through the foundation elements of urban dance, grooves, body movements. No dance experience required.

Su Apr 2 – May 7 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. 5/$41 111159 at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave)

Su Apr 2 – May 7 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 6/$49.20 112691 Su

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Dance: Hip Hop Intermediate

Further develop your beginner hip hop movements in this interactive dance program. Add to your foundations in bouncing, grooving, and moving on beat as you challenge your body and mind.

Music: Ukulele Intermediate

Building on the basics of chords and strumming, you will further expand your skill set and work towards a new set of songs by the end of the course. Please bring your own ukulele.

Dance: Salsa Intermediate

Have fun further developing your salsa skills with an exciting and experienced instructor. Express yourself through movements to the music in this interactive program.

Dance: Swing Beginner Workshop

Swing dancing for two! Experience the rhythm and flow of this upbeat dance. Have fun learning basic steps to a short choreography in this engaging workshop. Each person in the couple/partner grouping must register.

Dance: Waltz Beginner Workshop

Waltz dancing for two! This elegant dance will surely liven your afternoon. Have fun learning basic steps to a short choreography in this engaging workshop. Each person in the couple/partner grouping must register.

Sports and Active Play

Badminton: Beginner

Learn the basics of badminton. Lessons include skill development for those who are new to the sport. at Centennial Activity Centre

Music: Guitar Beginner

Learn the basics of guitar such as chords, strumming and how to read tablature. Please bring your own guitar. No experience required.

Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave)

Music: Ukulele Beginner

Learn chords and strumming, working towards a set of songs by the end of the course. Please bring your own ukulele. No experience required.

Low-impact exercise class for those with cognitive or physical impairments.

Thursdays from 10:15 – 11 a.m.

Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex

Registration opens weekly from Thursday at 5 p.m. to Tuesday at 12 p.m.

To find out how we can help you or others participate in any of our programs, visit coquitlam.ca/recaccess or contact us at 604-927-6076 or communityservices@coquitlam.ca

Oops! We cancelled it…

Because we didn’t know that you wanted it! We recommend registering at least one week prior to class so we can reduce class cancellations.

Badminton: Skills and Drills

Learn or improve your badminton skills. Lessons include skill development for all levels of play from beginner to intermediate.

Volleyball: Skills and Drills

Learn or improve your volleyball skills. Lessons include skill development for all levels of play from beginner to intermediate.

Community Centre

Visual Arts

Digital Art: Build a Collage with Procreate® on a Tablet at Glen Pine Pavilion

This digital art class challenges you to use your iPad and apple pencil to build a collage in the Procreate® drawing app. This workshop will guide you through the basic functions, brushes, and guides in Procreate® integrating photos and textures.

Th Jun 8 6:15 – 8:45 p.m. 1/$12.50 110986

Digital Art: Paint a Portrait with Procreate® on a Tablet

This digital art class challenges you to use your iPad and apple pencil to create a beautiful portrait in the Procreate® drawing app. This workshop will guide you through the basic functions, brushes, and guides in Procreate®. at Glen Pine Pavilion

Th May 11 6:15 – 8:45 p.m. 1/$12.50 110985

Drawing: Beginner

Pickleball: Beginner

Learn the basics of pickleball. Lessons include skill development for those who are new to the sport.

This course focuses on the fundamentals of drawing. Through black and white drawings, we will work on emphasizing the rendering of light, shadow and more. Projects will have lots of personal freedom as the emphasis will be on the skills learnt in class. Participants are required to bring supplies listed on the receipt. at Dogwood Pavilion

Th Apr 6 – May 11 6 – 8 p.m. 6/$60 111880 at Glen Pine Pavilion

F Apr 14 – May 12 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. 5/$37.50 110977

Drawing: Beginner Florals

Pickleball: Skills and Drills

Learn or improve your pickleball skills. Lessons include skill development for all levels of play from beginner to intermediate.

This course focuses on the fundamentals of drawing. Through black and white drawings, we will work on emphasizing the rendering of light, shadow and more. We will also focus on developing skills that allow our drawings to flourish. Projects will have lots of personal freedom as the emphasis will be on the skills learnt in class. Participants are required to bring supplies listed on the receipt.

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Drawing: Coloured Pencils

Learn the tips and tricks that go into creating a drawing composed entirely from coloured pencils. Working with simple images, this class will teach you about undertones, colour blocking, basic shape and form, colour blending, light and shadow. Participants are required to bring supplies listed on the receipt.

Mixed Media: Art for Positive Change

Learn beautiful abstract art techniques that can help with one’s mental health and well-being. Learn other creative ways to elevate and enhance your work with the use of text and collage. No experience necessary and all supplies are provided.

at Glen Pine Pavilion

Th May 18 6:45 – 8:45 p.m. 1/$18.40 110987

Mixed Media: Art Journaling

Drawing: Intermediate at Glen Pine Pavilion

This course focuses on the further developing techniques of drawing. Through black and white drawings, we will work on emphasizing the rendering of light, shadow and more. We will also focus on building on existing experience that allow our drawings to flourish. Projects will have lots of personal freedom as the emphasis will be on the skills learnt in class. Participants are required to bring supplies listed on the receipt.

Spring into new season of life as you discover your own personal path for increasing courage, confidence and overall wellness with mind, body, spirit. Join dynamic discussions and soothing meditations to learn essential lessons and insights while doodling, sketching, drawing, painting or writing what arises from depths of heart. Magical delights and valuable insights awaits! Participants are required to bring supplies listed on the receipt.

W Apr 5 – May 10 7 – 8:30 p.m. 6/$45 112182

Mixed Media: Artistic and Creative Connections

Drawing: Movement in the Human Body at Dogwood Pavilion

This course focuses on the fundamentals of drawing. Through black and white drawings, we will work on emphasizing the rendering of light, shadow and more. We will also focus on developing skills that allow our drawings to flourish. Projects will have lots of personal freedom as the emphasis will be on the skills learnt in class. Participants are required to bring supplies listed on the receipt.

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Drawing: Nature Journaling at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave)

Learn to draw plants, animals and natural scenes from real life and from photographs. This course focuses on the fundamentals of drawing and observation of the physical world. Emphasis is on personal expression and developing practical skills. Projects will have lots of personal freedom as the focus will be on the skills learnt in class. Participants are required to bring supplies listed on the receipt.

Th Apr 6 – May 11 9:15 – 11:15 a.m. 6/$60 113212

Th May 18 – Jun 22 9:15 – 11:15 a.m. 6/$60 113216

Build community between visual artists, artisans and crafters to foster learning from each other to create collaborations and share opportunities in order to create artistic and creative connections. Bring current personal project and any art or craft supplies to work with. Facilitated by a local artist in the community. Please pre-register.

Mixed Media: Introduction to Air Dry Clay

Join local artist Danica N as she teaches you how to work with air dry clay. Projects will be created on the first day and painted on the second. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

at Dogwood Pavilion

W Apr 5 – Apr 12 6 – 8 p.m. 2/$36.80

Mixed Media: Linoleum Carving and Block Printing

Create your own relief carving from linoleum that can be used for printing on paper or t-shirts. Learn to safely carve linoleum and transfer your image onto a personalized print. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

at Dogwood Pavilion

Sa Apr 8 – May 27 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. 8/$80 114156

Mixed Media: Spring Collage

Using a variety of colours, textures, shapes and materials to create something new and unique in this playful workshop on collage. No experience necessary and all supplies provided. at Dogwood Pavilion W

Mixed Media: Vision Board

A vision board is a visualization tool of your biggest goals, dreams or project ideas created with pictures, words, and other items. Please bring your images –printed photos, pictures from magazines or anything that speaks to you. Participants are required to bring supplies listed on the receipt. at Glen Pine Pavilion Th

Painting: Acrylic All Levels

Learn how to use the paintbrush and prepare the canvas. Explore colour mixing, colour theory, composition, the greyscale and capturing the light in a fun, low pressure environment. Some experience with acrylic painting is required to participate. Participants are required to bring supplies listed on the receipt.

Painting: Acrylic Beginner

Designed to accommodate individual levels and interests, the emphasis is on colour mixing, transparent versus opaque qualities and the versatility of acrylic paint. Participants are required to bring supplies listed on the receipt.

Painting: Acrylic Beyond the Basics

Explore colour mixing, colour theory, composition, the greyscale and capturing the light in a fun, low pressure environment. Painting experience required. Participants are required to bring supplies listed on the receipt.

Painting: Acrylic Birch Tree Using A Palette Knife

Try a different painting technique using a palette knife to scrape, push or draw colours and a brush to create texture. Create a painting of Birch trees. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

Painting: Acrylic Florals

This beginner step by step class is an excellent introduction to acrylic painting. It will cover essential skills like colour mixing, proportion and composition as you paint. Over two sessions you will complete a 11x14 painting. No experience necessary and all supplies provided. at

Painting: Acrylic Foliage/Plants

This beginner step by step class is an excellent introduction to acrylic painting. It will cover essential skills like colour mixing, proportion and composition as you paint. Over two sessions you will complete a 11x14 painting. No experience necessary and all supplies provided. at Glen

Painting: Acrylic June Flowers

This beginner step by step class is an excellent introduction to acrylic painting. It will cover essential skills like colour mixing, proportion and composition as you paint. Over two sessions you will complete a 11x14 painting. No experience necessary and all supplies provided. at Glen Pine Pavilion

M Jun 19 – Jun 26 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. 2/$36.80

Painting: Acrylic Landscapes/Nature

This beginner step by step class is an excellent introduction to acrylic painting. It will cover essential skills like colour mixing, proportion and composition as you paint. Over two sessions you will complete a 11x14 painting. No experience necessary and all supplies provided. at Glen Pine Pavilion

M May 29 – Jun 5 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Painting: Acrylic Realistic Reflections

This beginner step by step class is an excellent introduction to acrylic painting. It will cover essential skills like colour mixing, proportion and composition as you paint. Over two sessions you will complete a 11x14 painting. No experience necessary and all supplies provided. at Dogwood Pavilion Tu

Painting: Acrylic Still Life/Objects

This beginner step by step class is an excellent introduction to acrylic painting. It will cover essential skills like colour mixing, proportion and composition as you paint. Over two sessions you will complete a 11x14 painting. No experience necessary and all supplies provided. at Glen