Health and Fitness

Adult and Baby Yoga (16+ yrs)

Relaxation for baby and you! Learn how to relax and breathe fully while focusing on strengthening the abs, back and shoulder with the help of your baby. Open to either parent or guardian.

Barre (13+ yrs)

A low-impact workout incorporating ballet-inspired moves with elements of dance, Pilates and muscular conditioning. Classes are taught with traditional barre apparatus including stability bars, benders balls and gliding discs.

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Bootcamp 4 U and Baby (16+ yrs) at Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex

Take some time for you and baby to bond while keeping yourself fit and healthy during this strength and cardio class. Moms must be at least eight-weeks postpartum and babies pre-mobile.

Candlelit Flow (13+ yrs) at City Centre Aquatic Complex

A candlelit sequence of flowing yoga poses, with movement guided by breath work. The sequence will progressively become more challenging and leave the body energized and refreshed.

Chair Yoga (19+ yrs)

Designed to achieve mental and physical fitness, learn yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditation. Poses are practiced sitting in a chair. No yoga experience required.

Hatha Yoga Intermediate (13+ yrs)

For those familiar with the progressions of basic hatha yoga postures and are looking to deepen their practice. Some yoga experience is required.

Circl Mobility™ (13+ yrs)

Based on the science of functional movement, CIRCL Mobility™ focuses on flexibility, breathwork, and mobility exercises. It is hosted by a certified a Zumba® instructor and designed to help you move your body the way it’s intended to and helps you release stress, restore your range of motion, and renew your ability to move better, longer.

Foxy Flow (19+ yrs)

Warm up with flowing yoga poses, and then unleash your confidence and playfulness with a high energy heels inspired dance class. BUT… kick off those heels for these cheeky, powerful, vivacious yet graceful movements executed with poise.

Killer Kettlebells (13+ yrs)

Push yourself and feel the burn with this higher intensity, functional workout integrating explosive cardio and powerful strength exercises. This circuit style class progressively becomes more challenging each week to improve your fitness level, incorporating the spin bikes, TRX, kettlebells, battle ropes, sandbags, plyometric boxes, dumbbells and resistance bands. If you’re looking for a more demanding class to bust through plateaus, this is the workout for you.

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Get Up and Go! (19+ yrs)

An entry-level exercise program for seniors with balance and mobility impairments, who are otherwise unable to attend a community exercise class. Improve strength, balance and coordination. Health screening must be completed at first class. In partnership with Fraser Health Authority – Fall and Injury Prevention.

Learn 2 Ride (13+ yrs)

Designed to prepare the novice participant to learn the basics of indoor cycling. Learn how to set up and properly use an indoor Keiser bike. Be ready and feel confident to participate in our many drop-in cycle offerings! at

Ride and Pulse (13+ yrs)

Start with a great cardiovascular workout on the Keiser bikes in a mini group ride class. Finish the class off on the booty kicker apparatus to build strength and endurance.

Minds in Motion (19+ yrs) at Centennial Pavilion Th

Minds in Motion is a fitness and social program for people living with any form of early stage dementia along with a family member, friend or other care partner. The program is offered in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of BC. Gentle exercise are followed by social activities designed to be enjoyed in pairs. Care partners must attend. Registration fees include the cost of the person living with dementia and one care partner.

Outdoor HIIT Bootcamp (13+ yrs) at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave)

An outdoor full body workout in a classic boot camp format with power intervals and plyometric movements. Brace yourself for an intense training session.

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Prenatal Yoga (16+ yrs) at Pinetree Community Centre

Relax and unwind in a gentle hatha yoga class specialized for expectant mothers. Experience stretching, breathing exercises, and strength-building poses to help increase energy and stamina.

Restorative Yoga (13+ yrs)

Slow-paced yoga suitable for everyone. Deep stretching and yin posture are held for a longer period of time to target the deep connective tissues of the body, increasing flexibility and range of motion. Restorative yoga postures open the body, and work to de-stress and calm the nervous system.

T.I.M.E. Program (19+ yrs)

Together in Movement and Exercise (TIME) is a community-based exercise program for people with balance and mobility challenges. The specialized circuitstyle class was created in partnership with the Fraser Health Authority providing a structured, safe and fun environment. Participants must be able to walk 30 feet with or without a walking aid.

Yoga Therapy (19+ yrs)

This therapeutic application of Hatha Yoga in a group setting focuses on the physical, energetic, emotional and mental health of the participant. Classes include movement, mindfulness, breath practices, meditation, Yoga Philosophy and teachings on the Anatomy. Learn how to improve your overall health by reducing stress while increasing your strength, flexibility, balance and core.

Create more mobility in the shoulders, hips and spine with gentle Yoga Therapy movements taken from components of Hatha Yoga.

Adult (Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 16)

19 yrs + (unless otherwise noted)

Cards and Games

Dungeons and Dragons 101 (19+ yrs) at Glen Pine Pavilion

Curious about Dungeons and Dragons but intimidated by the books and not sure where to start? Come join us for D and D 101! Learn the basic game mechanics, create a character and play a short one-shot. Let’s go find some adventure together this Fall!

Th Nov 16 – Nov 30 6:45 – 8:45 p.m. 3/$6

Learn to Play Canasta

(19+ yrs) at Glen Pine Pavilion Sa

Canasta combines elements of Bridge and Rummy. Learn the basics of the game and develop game play strategies to allow you to fully enjoy the game, which was invented in Uruguay in 1939, becoming popular in the 1950s. The word Canasta means “basket” in Spanish with the objective being to get a basket-full (or 7) cards of the same rank in order to obtain points for a canasta.

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Learn to Play Poker (19+ yrs)

Learn how to play this fun and social game of strategy, skill and chance. For players with little or no experience to encourage future playing in the Poker activity group. at Glen Pine Pavilion

Adult

Lifelong Learning

Cooking in Italian: Mangiare Gli Spaghetti (19+ yrs) at Glen Pine Pavilion

Buon appetite! Learn how to prepare a homemade sauce served over a plate of al dente spaghetti while learning Italian. Spaghetti is a staple good of traditional Italian cuisine and being taught how to make it in Italian is a new opportunity. No experience or Italian required.

Th Nov 30 6 – 7:30 p.m. 1/$16.30 132565

Cooking in Italian: Mangiare Scaloppine al Limone (19+ yrs) at Glen Pine Pavilion

Buon appetite! Making Scaloppine al limone and learning some Italian at the same time. Lemon Veal Scallopini is a popular classic Italian dish using meat flattened with a meat pounder and cooked in a sauce. No experience or Italian required.

Th Oct 5 6 – 7:30 p.m. 1/$16.30 132562

Cooking: Artisan Pizza (19+ yrs) at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave)

There is nothing like a hot, crusty homemade pizza! Using ready-made dough, explore the possibilities of combining unique toppings to create a culinary work of art. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

Tu Sep 19 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 1/$21.70 132743

Cooking: Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Cordon Bleu with Sides (19+ yrs) at Glen Pine Pavilion

Take your culinary skills to the next level and make your social gatherings memorable. Learn how to prepare dishes from scratch using fresh and nutritious ingredients. Prepare the classic Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Cordon Bleu with the accompanying sides. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

Su Oct 8 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 1/$32.55 130173

Cooking: Baking Beginner (19+ yrs) at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave)

Come learn about the joys of baking! In this class participants will learn the essential skills needed to start them on their baking journey. Each week will focus on a different type of baked good and is taught by our culinary educated instructor. Let your baking be the hit at your next holiday party and impress your friends and family! No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

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Cooking: Baking Scones and Loaves (19+ yrs) at Glen Pine Pavilion

Quick breads like scones and loaves are healthy and easy to prepare. Learn how to bake soft, fluffy scones and a nutritious loaf of banana bread. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

Su Dec 10 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 1/$32.55 130186

Cooking: Baking with Sourdough Starters (19+ yrs) at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave)

Come learn how to make the perfect loaf of sourdough bread and what it takes to have your baking rise to the next level. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

Su Oct 29 3 – 4:30 p.m. 1/$16.30 132718

Cooking: Beef and Broccoli (19+ yrs) at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave)

Learn a modern take on this classic dish and spice up your cooking repertoire. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

Tu Oct 24 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 1/$21.70 132755

Cooking: Beef Stew and Homemade Biscuits (19+ yrs) at Glen Pine Pavilion

Impress your family or friends with spectacular dinner entrees. Learn to make a hearty beef stew with homemade biscuits to soak up the flavourful gravy. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

Cooking: Butter Chicken (19+ yrs)

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Learn a modern take on this classic dish and spice up your cooking repertoire. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

Tu Nov 21 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 1/$21.70 132753

Cooking: Caring for Cast Iron (19+ yrs) at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave)

Nothing cooks like cast iron and a well-cared for piece of cast iron can last many lifetimes. In this workshop you will learn how to recover, season and care for cast iron. This workshop does NOT cover how to cook using cast iron. Please bring your own cast iron pans to practice with.

Su Nov 5 3 – 4:30 p.m. 1/$16.30 132732

Cooking: Cheesecakes (19+ yrs) at Glen Pine Pavilion

Cheesecakes are a rich, smooth and decadent dessert. There are so many different types of cheesecakes to make and you will learn the basics and some variations. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

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Cooking: Food Skills for Families (19+ yrs)

You can shop, cook and eat on a budget. Too often inexpensive packaged foods provide poor nutrition and have negative effects on the health of our families. Food Skills for Families will help you create healthy meals at a low cost, and have fun doing it. The program features flavourful recipes from around the world and teaches you how to modify recipes and cook from scratch. Sponsored by the BC Centre for Disease Control at Glen Pine Pavilion

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Cooking: Gluten-Free Baking (19+ yrs) at Dogwood Pavilion

Wondering how to bake gluten-free but don’t know where to start? Try a few new recipes and learn some tips and tricks on baking some of your old favourites without gluten.

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Cooking: Gnocchi (19+ yrs) at Dogwood Pavilion

Take your culinary skills to the next level and make your social gatherings memorable. Learn how to prepare dishes from scratch using fresh and nutritious ingredients. This week, prepare traditional Italian Gnocchi. No experience required.

Th Nov 16 6 – 8 p.m. 1/$21.70 132766

Cooking: Harvest Soup (19+ yrs) at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave)

Soup Season is on its way and there is nothing better than getting a head start on the cozy season by learning how to take summer and fall harvested vegetables and turning them in to soup. You will get the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of making a delicious vegetable soup. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

Tu Oct 10 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 1/$21.70 132748

Cooking: Harvest Stew (19+ yrs) at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave)

Come create this mouth-watering, savory classic. You will get the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of making a delicious hardy stew using both common household and unique ingredients .No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

Tu Dec 5 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 1/$21.70 132750

Cooking: Holiday Appetizers and Dips (19+ yrs) at Glen Pine Pavilion

Make your social gatherings memorable. Learn how to prepare appetizers and a dips from scratch using fresh and nutritious ingredients. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

Su Nov 26 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 1/$32.55 130184

Cooking: Holiday Baking Workshop (19+ yrs) at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave)

Join us as we create a holiday baked good. No experience necessary and all supplies are included.

Sa Dec 23 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. 1/$21.70 132801

Cooking: Holiday Cooking Workshop (19+ yrs) at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave)

Join us as we create an untraditional holiday meal. No experience necessary and all supplies are included.

Su Dec 17 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. 1/$21.70 132800

Cooking: Holiday Desserts (19+ yrs) at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave) Su Nov 26 3 – 4:30 p.m. 1/$16.30 132739

Spruce up your next holiday function with a new dessert! Participants will learn a strong base of how to create holiday treats and reinforce their learning through creating a festive dessert.

Adult

Cooking: Holiday Treats Workshop (19+ yrs) at Glen Pine Pavilion

Join us in baking a variety of different baked goods just in time for the holiday season! Learn how to make some sweet and healthy delights with a baking expert. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

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Cooking: Homemade Chicken Pot Pie (19+ yrs) at Glen Pine Pavilion

Impress your family or friends with spectacular dinner entrees. Learn to make a savoury chicken pot pie with a homemade crust filled with a flavourful gravy filling. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

Su Oct 22 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 1/$32.55 130178

Cooking: Homemade Gravy (19+ yrs) at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave)

Come learn the ins and outs of this holiday staple. Participants will learn about the foundations creating gravies of different consistencies and with various ingredient substitutions. Make your gravy the star of your next holiday party!

Su Oct 8 3 – 4:30 p.m. 1/$16.30 132737

Cooking: Homemade Lasagna (19+ yrs) at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave)

Learn how to make a delicious lasagna and customize the ingredients to suit your tastes. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

Tu Sep 12 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 1/$21.70 132742

Cooking: Homemade Pizza with Sides (19+ yrs) at Glen Pine Pavilion

There is nothing like a hot crusty homemade pizza! Learn how to make your own dough, or use a ready-made one that you can customize with different toppings. No experience required.

Su Sep 10 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 1/$32.55 130170

Cooking: Homemade Stuffing (19+ yrs) at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave)

What’s the secret to a an amazing holiday stuffing? Come find out and learn about the foundations creating stuffing of different consistencies and various ingredient substitutions. Friends and family will be asking for seconds! No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

Tu Dec 12 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 1/$21.70 132749

Cooking: Intro to Fresh Herbs (19+ yrs) at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave)

Fresh herbs can take your food to new levels. In this class, participants have the opportunity to gain knowledge about different varieties of herbs through smelling, tasting, feeling, and cooking with them. Learn how to differentiate between different types of herbs and how they can complement your culinary endeavours. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

Su Oct 15 3 – 4:30 p.m. 1/$16.30 132719

Cooking: Intro to Pickling (19+ yrs) at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave)

Pickles are a great addition to many dishes and sandwiches. This class will teach you about the process of pickling with a variety of ingredients including cucumbers, onions and much more. Participants are required to bring supplies listed on the receipt.

Su Nov 19 3 – 4:30 p.m. 1/$16.30 132717

Cooking: Intro to Salt (19+ yrs) at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave)

Are you looking to expand your taste palate? This class focuses on the different variates of salt, their characteristics and how using salt can enhance your cooking. Lessons are reinforced by preparing simple appetizers using the various types of salt. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

Su Sep 24 3 – 4:30 p.m. 1/$16.30 132731

Cooking: Kitchen Knives and Cutting Skills (19+ yrs) at Glen Pine Pavilion

The key to food preparation and cooking is having basic knife skills. Even experienced cooks continue to learn how to use this tool to slice, dice, chop, mince and more. It is also important to know the different knives to use for the different techniques and how to care for them. This class will have you working with different ingredients ensuring that you are prepared to cook the recipes on hand with confidence. No experience required.

M Sep 11 – Oct 23 7 – 8:30 p.m. 6/$97.80 129961

Cooking: Knife Safety (19+ yrs) at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave)

Come learn to handle your most versatile kitchen tools in a safe and reliable manner. Our culinary educated instructor will get your chops up to speed by teaching you about the different types of kitchen knives, how to safely use them, proper cutting technique for various types of food, and much more. This action packed session is all you need to get chopping and increase your kitchen efficiency!

Su Sep 17 3 – 4:30 p.m. 1/$16.30 132722

Cooking: Knife Sharpening (19+ yrs) at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave)

Some say that the most dangerous knife in the kitchen is a dull one. Avoid getting hurt and learn to care for one of your most versatile tools in the kitchen. In this workshop, you will learn about the different types of kitchen knives, how to sharpen them and ways to prolong their lifespan. This workshop does NOT cover cutting skills. Please bring your own kitchen knives to practice with.

Su Oct 1 3 – 4:30 p.m.

Cooking: Low Carb Holiday Baking (19+ yrs)

Try low carb variations of your favourite holiday treats! at Dogwood Pavilion

Th Nov 30 6 – 8 p.m. 1/$21.70 132759

Cooking: Meatloaf (19+ yrs)

Impress your family or friends with spectacular dinner entrees. Learn to make this ultimate comfort food. No experience necessary and all supplies provided. at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave)

Tu Oct 3 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 1/$21.70 132745

Cooking: Meatloaf with Sides (19+ yrs)

Learn to make the ultimate comfort food—meatloaf with creamy mashed potatoes and vegetables on the side. No experience necessary and all supplies provided. at Glen Pine Pavilion

Su Nov 5 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 1/$32.55 130180

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.

Cooking: Pasta from Scratch (19+ yrs) at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave)

Take your culinary expertise to the next level and learn how to make pasta from scratch. Compliment your hand made pasta with a simple pasta sauce. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

Tu Oct 17 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 1/$21.70 132752

Cooking: Poke Bowls (19+ yrs) at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave)

Prepare a nutritious poke bowl using fresh ingredients for an all-inclusive healthy meal. Learn the basics of preparation so you can come up with your favourite combinations. No experience required and all supplies provided.

Tu Nov 7 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 1/$21.70 132751

Cooking: Risotto from Scratch (19+ yrs) at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave)

Come learn how to make a delicious risotto from scratch. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

Tu Sep 26 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 1/$21.70 132744

Cooking: Roast Beef with Sides (19+ yrs) at Glen Pine Pavilion

Roast Beef is a staple for a traditional Sunday roast dinner with all the accompaniments. Remove the stress and learn how to time manage cooking a successful roast beef meal with yorkshire pudding, roasted potatoes, vegetables and gravy. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

Su Oct 29 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 1/$32.55 130179

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Cooking: Roasted Chicken, Mushroom Risotto with Sides (19+ yrs) at Glen Pine Pavilion

Take your culinary skills to the next level and make your social gatherings memorable. Learn how to prepare dishes from scratch using fresh and nutritious ingredients. Prepare roasted chicken, mushroom risotto with accompanying sides. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

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Cooking: Salad Dressings (19+ yrs) at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave)

Learn to make your own healthy salad dressings. In this class you will learn the key components to salad dressings and the skills necessary to make them with ease. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

Su Oct 22 3 – 4:30 p.m.

Cooking: Slow Cooker Meals (19+ yrs) at Glen Pine Pavilion Su

The slow cooker is a great kitchen appliance for the busy person or family. Learn how to make some easy, delicious and well-balanced meals. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

Cooking: Soup Sampler (19+ yrs) at Glen Pine Pavilion

Learn how to prepare and cook a sampler of different soups beginning with a broth or a stock. With a variety of other ingredients added to the pot the end result is a satisfying and cozy meal for the season. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

M Oct 30 – Dec 18 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Cooking: Souvlaki (19+ yrs) at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave)

Take your culinary skills to the next level and make your social gatherings memorable. Prepare the Mediterranean staple of souvlaki from scratch using fresh and nutritious ingredients. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

Tu Nov 28 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 1/$21.70 132746

Cooking: Stir-fry Bowl Meals (19+ yrs) at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave)

Prepare nutritious Stir-fry Bowls using fresh ingredients for an all-inclusive healthy meal. Learn the basics of preparation so you can come up with your favourite combinations. No experience required and all supplies provided.

Tu Nov 14 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 1/$21.70 132747

Cooking: Turkey Dinner and Sides (19+ yrs) at Glen Pine Pavilion

Turkey is the centrepiece of many Canadian family dinner tables and one of the most anticipated favourite meal for many. But cooking a turkey with all the fixings can be stressful. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

Su Sep 24 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 1/$32.55 130172

Cooking: Turkey Dinner Leftovers (19+ yrs) at Glen Pine Pavilion

When you have cooked a large turkey and now have a good quantity of turkey meat on hand, there are many ways to repurpose and create new delicious meals with the leftovers. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

Su Oct 1 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 1/$32.55 130174

Cooking: Vinegars and Oils (19+ yrs) at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave)

There are many vinegars and oils to choose from and it can be hard to know what is best for your kitchen. In this class you will learn about the various types of vinegars and oils, how they are made, what they are made of and when to use them in your cooking. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

Su Nov 12 3 – 4:30

Cooking: Watermelon Cakes (19+ yrs) at Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave)

Come learn how to create a fruit platter using watermelon as the base. These impressive and unique looking towers are sure to be a hit at your next function. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

COSCO Seniors’ Health and Wellness Presentation: Dealing with Conflict (19+ yrs) at Dogwood Pavilion

Conflict is a normal part of life and can occur over such minor things as where to go for coffee or larger issues such as deciding when to relocate. This session presents communication strategies that help us work calmly through conflict, so we are better able to find solutions where everybody feels like a winner. Presented by a senior volunteer from COSCO – Seniors Health and Wellness Institute.

Tu Sep 5 1 – 2:30 p.m. 1/ 132735

COSCO Seniors’ Health and Wellness Presentation: Hearing Health (19+ yrs) at Glen Pine Pavilion

We review the anatomy of the ear, common causes of hearing loss, various remedies, and how to choose hearing aids. Presented by a senior volunteer from COSCO – Seniors Health and Wellness Institute.

Tu Nov 14 10 – 11:30 a.m. 1/ 130489

COSCO Seniors’ Health and Wellness Presentation: Memory and Aging (19+ yrs) at Glen Pine Pavilion

This workshop explains how memory functions and how it changes as we age. We give tips for improving memory, and information about when to seek help. Presented by a senior volunteer from COSCO – Seniors Health and Wellness Institute.

Th Sep 14 10 – 11:30 a.m. 1/ 130486

COSCO Seniors’ Health and Wellness Presentation: Mental Health (19+ yrs) at Dogwood Pavilion

Are you concerned about your mental health? An overview of mental disorders and ways individuals can contribute to their own mental health are discussed. Presented by a senior volunteer from COSCO – Seniors Health and Wellness Institute.

Tu Oct 10 10 – 11:30 a.m. 1/ 132736

COSCO Seniors’ Health and Wellness Presentation: Personal Planning Overview (19+ yrs) at Dogwood Pavilion

This introductory session emphasizes the wisdom of planning. It outlines legal, personal, and financial plans you may wish to put in place to ensure that your loved ones follow your wishes and needs. Presented by a senior volunteer from COSCO – Seniors Health and Wellness Institute.

Tu Nov 14 10 – 11:30 a.m. 1/ 132734 at Glen Pine Pavilion

Th Oct 12 10 – 11:30 a.m. 1/ 130488

COSCO Seniors’ Health and Wellness Presentation: Sleep (19+ yrs) at Glen Pine Pavilion

Many older adults find it difficult to get enough sleep and this workshop explores the reasons and remedies. Information about lifestyle changes that may help is also provided. Presented by a senior volunteer from COSCO –Seniors Health and Wellness Institute.

Tu Dec 12 10 – 11:30 a.m. 1/ 130490

COSCO Seniors’ Health and Wellness Presentation: Technology and Aging (19+ yrs) at Dogwood Pavilion

We describe how technology can help manage the demands of daily living, connect with family and friends, and access assistance when needed. Presented by a senior volunteer from COSCO – Seniors Health and Wellness Institute.

Tu Dec 5 10 – 11:30 a.m. 1/ 132738

CPA Presentation: Estate Planning (19+ yrs)

Learn how to create a plan to distribute assets, during life or upon death. Learning objectives for this session includes understanding the what and why of estate planning, learning about the various tools of estate planning (powers of attorney, wills, joint accounts, gifting, trust), defining dying without a will and highlighting facts on life insurance. Presented by Financial Literacy Volunteer from CPA – Chartered Professional Accountants Canada at Glen Pine Pavilion

Tu Nov 21 7 – 8:30 p.m. 1/ 130603

CPA Presentation: Fraud Protection for Seniors (19+ yrs)

Learn how you can protect yourself against fraud. Learning objectives include: understanding what fraud is and how it works, identifying the signs of fraud and how to act on suspicions, learning about the top three scams and understanding why seniors are targeted and know what to do if you are a victim of fraud. Presented by Financial Literacy Volunteer from CPA – Chartered Professional Accountants Canada at Glen Pine Pavilion

Tu Sep 26 7 – 8:30 p.m. 1/ 130588

CPA Presentation: Purposefully Uncoupling (19+ yrs)

Learn about the ins and outs of navigating the financial hurdles of divorce and how to be prepared. Learning objectives of this session include dealing with the separation, learning how to prepare household finances before and after separation, understanding your cash flow and how to budget for this new chapter and learning how spousal and child support works. Develop strategies to get yourself back on your feet financially. Presented by Financial Literacy Volunteer from CPA –Chartered Professional Accountants Canada at Glen Pine Pavilion

Tu Oct 24 7 – 8:30 p.m. 1/ 130594