For the last forty years, Northwood has offered residents and members of the community an opportunity to become involved and live more through its community outreach initiative. Membership to Community Recreation & Wellness including Fitness is $25.00 per month or you can sign up for recreation only membership at $25.00 a year. Membership including fitness, offers access to both Fitness Centres in addition to the membership offerings of the recreation membership. Membership offers access to recreation & wellness programs, special events, entertainment and bus trips.
You can register for programs or become a member by visiting us in person at either our Halifax or Bedford office location, online or by calling us.
Office Locations: Halifax: Northwood Manor, 2630 Gottingen Street, Ground Floor Bedford: Northwood Community Centre 185 Gary Martin Drive, Ground Floor
Online: www.nwcommunity.recdesk.com/Community/Home Phone: 902-454-3351
Programs, events, education, workshops, etc. are for Community Recreation & Wellness members only, unless otherwise specified.
Advance registration is required unless otherwise specified.
Drop-in programs do not require an ongoing commitment and are on a pay-as-you go basis. However, registration is still required if you plan to attend a drop-in program, please register in advance using one of the methods listed.
NORTHWOOD HALIFAX CAMPUS 2615 Northwood Terrace, Halifax
Harbourview Lounge
Activity Centre
Manor Meeting Space
Pauline Potter Fitness Centre
NORTHWOOD ALMON PLACE 5534 Almon Street, Halifax • Almon Place Common Room
NORTHWOOD BEDFORD CAMPUS 123 Gary Martin Drive, Bedford • William E. Live More Park
NORTHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE 185 Gary Martin Drive, Bedford
Studio Space • Bedford Fitness Centre
Phone: 902-454-3351 Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca Web: www.nwood.ns.ca
Membership is only $25 per month.
You will receive a complimentary personal fitness plan as well as access to all Northwood Community Recreation and Wellness programs.
Sign up today to access a variety of social, wellness, and fitness programming options. Open to all ages and abilities with a focus on older adults and their fitness goals. To sign up or for more information, drop by or call us at 902-454-3351.
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Join our certified Fitness instructors for an educational clinic to enhance your daily workouts. In these informative sessions you will learn technique, new exercises, and proper alignment. Open to all Fitness Centre Members at no charge. Please call to book a personalized clinic today.
Phone: 902-454-3351 Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca Web: www.northwood.care
BYOC (bring your own craft!) Drop by to work on your knitting, painting, needlework, crochet, or other crafting activity. Gain some helpful advice from participants, learn some new techniques or come to discuss project ideas.
When: Wednesdays, 2 to 3 pm
Where: Bedford Studio Space, Bedford Campus Cost: No charge.
We sing to bring joy, we make music to connect, and we make friendships to last! Join us in song and connect with others through meaningful music-making. No musical experience necessary!
When: Wednesdays, 1 to 2 pm
Duration: April 14 to May 19
Where: Bedford Studio Space, Bedford Campus Cost: No charge. Program is partially funded by Mental Health Foundation of NS
Calling all Painters! These series of instructional artist studio time are for all experience levels of artists to work on their independent projects in a social, yet serious environment. Through the shared space you will have the opportunity to learn new skills from the professional instructional artist, Jean L. Watson. Jean has over 40 years of artist experience. Through her instruction, you will have the opportunity to seek support on various skills. Supplies are not included.
Instructor: Jean Watson
When: Thursdays, 1:30 to 3:30pm
Duration: January 12 to March 16 (10 weeks)
Where: Bedford Studio Space, Bedford Campus Cost: $80.00, pre-registration required. Materials purchased at own expense.
Phone: 902-454-3351 Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca Web: www.nwood.ns.ca
Learn to play the ukulele in a fun and supportive environment! This club is designed to bring people together to learn, mentor, and share. Bring your own ukulele. No experience necessary.
Instructor: Sue Perkins
When: Mondays from 2:30 to 3:30pm Where: Bedford Studio Space, Bedford Campus Duration: 14 weeks Cost: No charge.
We are excited to host live entertainment events. Our live entertainment nights will feature various performers who will be sure to make you tap your toes, sing along, or laugh aloud. This social atmosphere will give you a chance to relax and unwind among friends.
When: 4th Wednesday of every month
Duration: Doors open at 6pm, show begins at 6:30 pm Where: Bedford Studio Space, Bedford Campus Cost: $5 door fee, all welcome.
Challenge yourself to a friendly game of trivia. Test your knowledge of each month’s special theme and learn some new and interesting facts!
When: Wednesdays, Jan 11th, Feb 8th, March 8th, April 5th Time: 1 pm Where: Bedford Studio Space, Bedford Campus Cost: No charge.
Phone: 902-454-3351 Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca Web: www.nwood.ns.ca
In this presentation, you will be guided through different aspects of creating your Advanced Care Plan. You will be introduced to important things to consider such as options for end of life care, patient rights, naming your delegate, and Medical Assistance In Dying (MAID).
Facilitator: Dying With Dignity Canada, Local chapter representative
When: January 26 at 1:30 pm
Where: Bedford Studio Space, Bedford Campus Cost: No charge.
Drop in space available for those that love to play games. No prior game experience necessary. BINGO, Monopoly, Jeopardy, Mahjong… come play your favourite classic games, or learn new ones!
Host: Kieryn Stuart
When: Mondays, 2:30 pm Where: Bedford Studio Space, Bedford Campus Cost: No charge.
Phone: 902-454-3351
Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca Web: www.nwood.ns.ca
A gentle approach to yoga using a chair, yoga block, and yoga strap to assist in stretching and strengthening your body. This class incorporates standing, seated, and balance poses.
Instructor: Cathy Grad
When: Tuesdays, 10 to 11am
Where: Bedford Studio Space, or Virtual option
Cost: $10 monthly, registration through Chebucto Links (902) 422-3525 or email admin@chebuctolinks.ca
A gentle approach to fitness using the guidelines and techniques from Pilates and Hatha Yoga. This class incorporates free weights, standing balance work, seated postures, breathing exercises and a short meditation component. Great for all levels and abilities. Improve strength and balance, increase lung capacity, socialize and meet new people and experience greater mobility. You’ll leave class feeling a deeper relaxation and sense of ease.
Instructor: Cathy Grad
When: Wednesdays, 11 am to 12 pm
Where: Bedford Studio Space, or Virtual option
Cost: $3 drop in fee (pre-registration required)
Phone: 902-454-3351 Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca Web: www.nwood.ns.ca
Local author, Jerry Rideout will be sharing from his book of short stories, entitled Growing Up in Short Form. Jerry’s stories are about his experiences growing up in King’s Point, Newfoundland in the 1950’s and 60’s.
When: Friday, January 20 at 2 pm
Where: Bedford Studio Space, Bedford Campus Cost: No charge.
Welcome to the Community Garden at Northwood Bedford Campus (123 Gary Martin Drive)! Whether you would like to grow your own organic vegetables, try out new seed varieties or learn new composting techniques, our Community Garden has space for you. Building on the success of our first few years, we have 42 newly installed beds available for spring and summer sowing, including six accessible units ready for all of your planting needs. A stocked tool shed will be available for all registered gardeners and there will be a host of events offered. Limited spaces available.
Phone: 902-454-3351 Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca Web: www.nwood.ns.ca
A gentle approach to yoga using a chair, yoga block, or strap. Participants will strengthen their muscles, improve balance, body awareness, and overall flexibility. This class is for those that are more advanced in their practice, as it will be more challenging. A short relaxation will wrap up your session. This class is in collaboration with the Falls Prevention class which will occur every fourth week.
Instructor: Cathy Grad
When: Thursdays, 10 to 11 am
Where: Bedford Studio Space, or Virtual option
Cost: $3 drop in fee (pre-registration required)
Experience a gentler approach to Hatha Yoga. Stretch and strengthen your body in standing, seated, and balance yoga postures. Breathing exercises and other mindfulness techniques will be used to promote relaxation, healing, and resiliency. Experience relief from pain, ease of movement, and increased strength and mobility just to name a few. All levels and abilities are welcome. Modifications and variations will be shown.
Instructor: Cathy Grad
When: Fridays, 10 to 11am
Where: Bedford Studio Space, virtual option available
Cost: $3 drop in fee (pre-registration required)
Phone: 902-454-3351
Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca Web: www.nwood.ns.ca
This fall prevention fitness class is tailored for older adults and led by Physiotherapist and Pilates’ instructor, Jalisa den Hartog. The class is aimed at preventing falls from occurring by improving your mobility, strength and balance. It will also teach you ways to fall safely or to get up from a fall if it were to happen.
Instructor: Jalisa den Hartog, Physiotherapist
When: Thursdays, January 19, February 16, March 16, April 20, May 18
Time: 10 to 11 am
Where: Bedford Studio Space, virtual option available
Cost: $3 drop in fee. (pre-registration required)
Phone: 902-454-3351
Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca Web: www.nwood.ns.ca
Join certified Yoga instructor Brian Taylor for a gentle seated yoga class. This class uses the principles of yoga to gently stretch, strengthen, and relax in a friendly and welcoming environment. This class is well suited for beginners and those with previous yoga experience.
Instructor: Brian Taylor
When: Mondays from 2 to 3 pm,
Where: Northwood Activity Centre, Halifax Campus
Duration: January 9 to April 17
Cost: $3 drop in fee. (pre-registration required).
Anyone can dance! This seated class uses many forms of dance, including tap, modern, jazz, ballroom, square dance, and folk dances. The music ranges from Big Band, Swing, Classical, Country, and Broadway, representing an era well known to those in their 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s.
Facilitator: Mocean Dance Company
When: 4th Monday of January, February, March and April Time: 2 to 3 pm Where: Northwood Activity Centre, Halifax Campus
Cost: $3 drop in fee. (pre-registration required).
Monthly, No Contract Memebership! $25 per month including tax.
A space where neighbours can come together to reach their fitness goals.
Pauline Potter Fitness Centre provides a safe environment for people living with dementia to exercise, with experienced staff on hand to assist
2630 Gottingen Street, Halifax, NS, (902) 493-5641
Fitness classes, Locker rooms, (bring your own lock) Showers, Spin bikes, Stretch mats, Free and Pumphouse weights, Cardio machines, Stability balls, Recumbent bikes, Safe air resistance equipment, Resistance machines.
Phone: 902-454-3351 Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca Web: www.nwood.ns.ca
We are excited to bring live entertainment back to the halls of Northwood this fall. Our live entertainment nights will feature various performers who will be sure to make you tap your toes, sing along, or laugh aloud. This social atmosphere will give you a chance to relax and unwind among friends. Bar opening is dependent on current COVID-19 restrictions.
When: Wednesday evenings, entertainment starts at 7pm
Where: Harbourview Lounge, Halifax Campus
Cost: $3 door fee
We sing to bring joy, we make music to connect, and we make friendships to last! Join us in song and connect with others through meaningful music-making. No musical experience necessary!
Facilitator: Paige Morrissey, CMA, Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts
When: Winter Session: Fridays, 2 to 3pm, January 13 to March 31 (12 weeks)
Spring Session: Spring Session: Fridays, 2 to 3pm, April 14 to May 19 (6 weeks)
Where: Northwood Activity Centre, Halifax Campus
Cost: No charge.
Phone: 902-454-3351
Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca Web: www.nwood.ns.ca
Learn to play the Ukulele in a fun and inclusive environment. Build on your ukulele skills and learn new songs and techniques in this upbeat class. Appropriate for all levels and abilities.
Instructors: Ron and Maria Alley
When: Wednesdays, 2:00pm
Where: Halifax Campus, The Harbourview Link Duration: April 5 to May 31 Cost: $2 drop-in fee. (pre-registration required).
In this presentation, you will be guided through different aspects of creating your Advanced Care Plan. You will be introduced to important things to consider such as options for end of life care, patient rights, naming your delegate, and Medical Assistance In Dying (MAID).
Facilitator: Dying With Dignity Canada, Local chapter representative When: January 26 at 1:30 pm Where: Bedford Studio Space, Bedford Campus Cost: No charge.
Join our popular Crib program this season. All playing abilities welcome, partners are not required. Players matched on a first come first served basis. Although partners not guaranteed, we try to get everyone in the game.
When: Tuesdays, 1:00pm
Where: Northwood Activity Centre, Halifax Campus Cost: $2 drop in fee. (pre-registration required).
Phone: 902-454-3351 Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca Web: www.nwood.ns.ca
The Fun Band is a weekly meet-up where budding musicians bring musical instruments, choose an instrument from our collection, or just participate vocally. The band has a goal to jam together on selected musical songs. All musical abilities are welcome and celebrated, no experience required.
When: Tuesdays, 6:30pm Where: Halifax Campus, Adult Day Space Cost: No charge.
Halifax Public Libraries joins us to offer free device assistance clinics to help you learn the basics. Bring your favorite device and learn its functions – computer, iPhone, iPad etc. Appointments are 30 minutes with subject to change based on need. Space is limited. Contact us to reserve your session.
When: By Appointment Where: Manor Meeting Space Facilitator: Halifax Public Libraries Cost: No cost. Registration required.
Phone: 902-454-3351 Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca Web: www.nwood.ns.ca
Join our certified Pilates instructor for a core strengthening mat class. Along with strengthening the core, Pilates can improve posture, flexibility, balance and coordination. Pilates exercises focus overall body strength. This class is aimed at the active adult who can get up and down from the floor with ease.
Instructor: Ruth-Ellen Jackson
When: Mondays, 9:30-10:30 am
Where: Ward 5, 5540 Russell St., Halifax
Duration: Session 1: January 9 to March 27 Session 2: April 3 to June 19
Cost: $60 per session. Members only
Phone: 902-454-3351
Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca Web: www.nwood.ns.ca
Become a Contestant on Jeopardy, The Price is Right, or Wheel of Fortune. This interactive evening will feature three game shows complete with prizes and Northwood fame. With a theme of Valentine’s Day, this evening will give you a happy heart. Call to reserve your tickets!
When: Tuesday, February 14, starting at 6 pm Where: Activity Centre, Halifax Campus Cost: $3
Registration Deadline: February 13
The Luck of the Irish is found at Northwood on St. Patrick’s Day. Featuring live music, complementary refreshments and a cash bar. Live entertainer to be announced.
When: Friday, March 17, 6 pm. Where: Halifax Campus, Harbourview Lounge, Tickets $5.00 per person. Tickets available starting February 18.
Phone: 902-454-3351 Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca Web: www.nwood.ns.ca
Local author Jerry Rideout, will be sharing from his book of short stories, entitled Growing
Up in Short Form. Jerry’s stories are about his experiences growing up in King’s Point, Newfoundland in the 1950’s and 60’s.
When: January 27 at 2 pm
Where: Halifax Campus, Harbourview Lounge Cost: No charge
Phone: 902-454-3351 Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca Web: www.nwood.ns.ca
Northwood is Nova Scotia’s original senior citizen advocate, dating back to 1962. As a not-for-profit organization, we re-invest our surpluses back into a caring community that helps our Northwood community live more. We are recognized both here at home and across Canada as an extraordinary example of the power of social justice.
We like to call it the power of love.
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