COMMUNITY RECREATION & WELLNESS PROGRAMS
Fall • 2019
program GUIDE
Halifax Campus Edward Roach Centre
Bedford Campus Ivany Place
In your community, across Nova Scotia
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REGISTRATION AND MEMBERSHIP Membership to Community Recreation & Wellness is $20.00 per year. Membership allows you access to programs, free mail outs, exclusive lectures and other special one-time events. To get your membership or to renew, please stop by one of the Community Recreation & Wellness office, visit us online or email us.
Two Ways to Register
Locations
1. Call our office at 902-454-3351. If we aren’t available when you call, just leave us a message telling us your name, your contact information and the program you’re interested in. 2. Stop by either or Halifax or Bedford office during business hours. For up to date times that we are available please call us. 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 a commitment and are on a pay-as-you go basis. However, please register in advance using one of the methods listed.
NORTHWOOD HALIFAX CAMPUS 2615 Northwood Terrace, Halifax • Harbourview Lounge • Penthouse • Shirley Burnstein Hall • Manor Meeting Space NORTHWOOD BEDFORD CAMPUS 123 Gary Martin Drive, Bedford • William E. Live More Park • Main Floor Classroom • The Great Room COMMUNITY LOCATIONS • 5534 Almon Street, Halifax Almon Place Common Room • 3792 Novalea Drive, Halifax Samuel Prince Manor
Office Closure Please note that the Community Recreation & Wellness offices will be closed on weekends and holidays.
Gift Certificates Available
Community Recreation & Wellness gift certificates are available in any denomination and can be used for any program, event or membership (new or renew)!
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Phone: 902-454-3351
Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca
Web: www.nwood.ns.ca
Table of contents Bedford Art Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Health Teams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Device Assistance Clinics: Bedford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main Street Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pop-Up Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yoga: Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yoga : Laughter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Halifax Alcoholics Anonymous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Art Studio Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Community Heallth Team Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Cribbage (weekly program and tournament) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Darts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Declutter through Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Device Assistant Clinics: Halifax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Elderberries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Fitness Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 George Burton’s Toastmasters Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Main Street Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Meditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Narcotics Anonymous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Pilates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Pop-Up Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Positive Aging Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Theatre Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Virtual Reality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Yoga: Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Phone: 902-454-3351
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BEDFORD Chair Yoga Chair yoga is an accessible yoga class that focuses on seated postures and modified poses that everyone can enjoy! A focus on functional poses that help mobility and stretch and strengthen our muscles. The deep breathing exercises are linked with movement. A great program for overall physical health. Instructor:
Alesia Komarnisky
Where:
The Great Room
Duration:
10 weeks
Cost:
$60 for each session
Monday Session: 10:00 to 11:00 am starting September 16 Registration required by September 9. Thursday Session: 10:00 to 11:00 am starting September 19 Registration required by September 12.
Laughter Yoga A unique social activity combining voluntary laughter, youthful playfulness, and breathing exercises. This class is practiced in a chair and is accessible to everyone. Laughter Yoga can increase your mood, strengthen your immune system and decrease stress. Laugh your way to better health! Instructor:
Alesia Komarnisky
When:
September 28, October 26, November 30
Where:
Great Room
Duration:
2:00 to 3:00 PM
Cost:
Free/All Welcome
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Phone: 902-454-3351
Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca
Web: www.nwood.ns.ca
BEDFORD Device Assistance Clinics Halifax Public Libraries joins us to offer free device assistance clinics designed to help you learn the basics. Bring your favorite device and learn its functions – computer, iPhone, iPad etc. Appointments are 1 hour with subject to change based on need. Space is limited. Contact us to reserve your session. When:
September 18, October 16, November 20
10:00 to 11:00 am or 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Cost:
Free/All Welcome. Register one week in advance of session.
Introduction to Art Foundations Participants will work on strengthening/building art skills and techniques, primarily by using drawing materials and watercolor paints. Materials will be provided. This class is for beginners or those looking to strengthen their skills. Registration is required by September 6. Instructor: When: Where: Duration: Cost:
Phone: 902-454-3351
Alesia Komarnisky Fridays, 10:00 to 12:00 pm starting September 13 The Great Room 6 weeks $60
Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca
Web: www.nwood.ns.ca
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BEDFORD Main Street Markets We’re bringing shopping and vendor/selling opportunities to you! We book a variety of local vendors with baked goods, jewelry, crafts, personal care items and more. Tables are $25 for members or $40 for non-members. When:
Thursdays, 10am to 3:00pm. Starting September 19
Where: Main floor Bedford Campus
Optimal Aging Do you want to learn how to take steps to become healthier as you age? This program will focus on 5 key areas: staying socially and physically active, taking care of your mental health learning new things and positive thinking. To register call 902-460-4560 or online at www.communityhealthteams.ca
Instructor: Bedford/Sackville Community Health Team When:
Mondays, October 28 to November 25. 1:30 to 3:30pm
Where:
The Great Room
Cost:
Free. To register call 902-460-4560 or online at www.communityhealthteams.ca
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Phone: 902-454-3351
Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca
Web: www.nwood.ns.ca
BEDFORD Pop-Up Library Halifax Public Library joins us to offer a wide variety of library services in a ‘pop-up’ style. You can obtain a library card, renew a library card, check out a book and more. Stop by to see the selection of books, ask questions about library services or learn what classes the library offers. When:
September 19, October 17, November 21
Where: Main floor Bedford Campus Cost:
Free/All Welcome
Phone: 902-454-3351
Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca
Web: www.nwood.ns.ca
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William E. Frank Live More Park
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Phone: 902-454-3351
Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca
Web: www.nwood.ns.ca
HALIFAX Community Yoga Join certified instructors for these drop in gentle chair yoga classes at various community. All Community Yoga classes run for 12 weeks and have a drop-in fee of $3. Instructor: Brian Taylor
Instructor: Tara Perrot
When:
Tuesdays, 1:30 to 2:30pm
When:
Wednesdays, 1:30 to 2:30pm
starting September 10
starting September 11
Where:
Almon Place Common Room
Where: Samuel Prince Manor
Pilates Join certified Pilates instructor, Ruth Ellen Jackson for a core strengthening mat class. Pilates can improve posture, flexibility, balance, and coordination. Pilates exercises focus on the whole body. 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 to 10:30 am starting September 9
Where:
Shirley Bernstein Hall
Duration: 10 weeks Cost:
$50 members, $70 non-members
Basic Morning Meditation Meditation is known to help alleviate pain, improve circulation and digestion. It is a great way to relax the mind, rejuvenate the body, and bring more clarity into your life. Facilitator Robbie McCormack guides you in a meditation practice that can move you from just getting by in life to thriving. Instructor: Robbie McCormack When:
Saturdays, 10:00 to 11:00am
Where: Penthouse Duration: September 21 to November 30 Cost:
Free/All welcome
Phone: 902-454-3351
Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca
Web: www.nwood.ns.ca
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HALIFAX VR Adventures We can help you reach your destination and find your sense of adventure with Virtual Reality. Choose from a variety of VR experiences such as travel, animated shorts, deep sea diving, walking on the moon, zip lining and more! Drop in or pre-book your session. When:
September 18, October 16,
November 20
1:00 to 3:00pm
Where:
Main Street Market
Cost: Free for members,
$5.00 for non-members
Fit, Fun, Fantastic This weekly fitness class offers exercise for the active older adult. Our instructor is known for her motivational approach to providing a gentle cardio program with strength and resistance training. This class is suitable for beginners. Exercise adaptions are always available to accommodate people of all fitness levels. Instructor: Donna Hyland When:
Fridays, 1:00 to 1:45pm starting September 20
Where:
Shirley Burnstein Hall
Duration: 8 weeks Cost: $3 drop in fee, members only program
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Phone: 902-454-3351
Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca
Web: www.nwood.ns.ca
HALIFAX Community Health Team Sessions These sessions will be held by your Community Health Team. All sessions are free! Please call 902-460-4560 to register or online at www.communityhealthteams.ca
Small Steps Big Success Explore what motivates you and what stops you from making health changes as well as develop a plan to help you achieve your goal. You must register before attending this event. When: Where:
October 1, 3:00 to 4:00 pm Manor Meeting Space
Prediabetes Prediabetes, when blood sugars are above the normal range, offers a warning that you are at risk of developing diabetes. Learn how lifestyle choices can give you a chance to change your future. You must register before attending this event. When:
October 29, 6:30 to 9:00 pm
Where:
Manor Meeting Space
Understanding Pain These sessions will explain pain, some of the changes that can occur with chronic pain and help you better understand it . You must register before attending this event. When:
November 12 and November 19, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Where:
Manor Meeting Space
To register call 902-460-4560 or online at www.communityhealthteams.ca
Phone: 902-454-3351
Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca
Web: www.nwood.ns.ca
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HALIFAX Cribbage This game welcomes those of all playing abilities, partners are not required. Players are matched on a first come first served basis and although partners are never guaranteed, we try to get everyone in the game. Hostess: Dot Brown When:
Tuesdays, 1:00pm starting September 17
Where: Shirley Burnstein Hall Duration: 10 weeks Cost:
$2.00 drop in fee, members only program
Crib Tournament Enjoy our fall Crib Tournament with great company. Refreshments, cash prizes, door prizes and draws. This event is open to all crib players, beginner and experienced alike. No partner required. When:
Tuesday, November 26, 1:00 PM
(Lunch served at 12:30 PM)
Where: Shirley Burnstein Hall Cost:
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$10 members, $15 non-members, register by November 19
Phone: 902-454-3351
Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca
Web: www.nwood.ns.ca
HALIFAX Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking. AA meetings are held monthly and are free. When
September 18, October 16, November 20, 2:00 to 3:00pm
Where: Manor Meeting Space
Narcotics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous is a non-profit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs have become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using drugs. A New Way to Live meets weekly and meetings are free. When:
Mondays, 11:45 to 12:45pm
Where: Manor Meeting Space
Phone: 902-454-3351
Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca
Web: www.nwood.ns.ca
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Halifax Positive Aging Series Join Positive Aging Coach, Debbie Stewart for any one or all of the following sessions. All sessions will be held in the Manor Meeting Space. Registration is required and payment is due 24 hours prior to the session. If you are a member this series is free, not a member, no problem, the fee is 5.00.
Change Your Thinking – Change Your Life Tuesday November 12, 1:00 to 3:00 pm In this session we discover the role that “mindset” plays in helping us to become more resilient as we age. We will look at ways to become more “deliberate thinkers”. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.
Fostering Positive Mental Energy Tuesday November 19, 1:00 to 3:00 pm In this session we increase awareness of our “mental energy” and how our energy can impact our happiness and fulfillment as we go forward on the aging journey. You will be given tips and tools on how to bring more positive energy into your life
Self Care and Mindfulness Tuesday November 26, 1:00 to 3:00 pm In this session we look at self- care as a “discipline” rather than a luxury. We will explore mindfulness as one way to foster self- care. There will be a chance for self- reflection and setting goals to contribute to our personal positive aging journey.
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Phone: 902-454-3351
Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca
Web: www.nwood.ns.ca
Halifax Darts Over 35 players meet once a week to share their skills, meet new people and enjoy the amicable atmosphere. We always welcome new players. No experience is necessary. Registration is required for this program. When:
Fridays, 7:00pm starting September 13
Where: Shirley Burnstein Hall Duration: 13 weeks Cost:
$2 drop in fee, members only program
Phone: 902-454-3351
Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca
Web: www.nwood.ns.ca
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HALIFAX Main Street Markets A variety of local vendors with baked goods, jewelry, crafts, personal care items and more will be at our Market Space on Main Street! Markets take place from Monday to Friday, pending vendor availability. Tables are $25 for members or $40 for non-members. When:
10:00 to 3:00pm
Where: Main Street Market Space
Elderberries Are you 50 or older; lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, or two spirited and looking for a mixed social group beyond the bar scene? The Elderberries may be the group for you. No registration required. When:
2nd Sunday of each Month,
2:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Penthouse
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Phone: 902-454-3351
Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca
Web: www.nwood.ns.ca
HALIFAX Device Assistance Clinics 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 1 hour, subject to change based on need. These sessions are free and registration is required one week in advance. When:
September 26, October 24, November 28, 2:00 to 4:00pm
Where: Manor Meeting Space
George Burton Toastmasters Club The George Burton Toastmasters Club focuses on sharing and building communication and leadership skills at our friendly social meetings. We are Halifax’s friendliest daytime community club. A warm welcome awaits you. When:
2, 4, and 5 Tuesday of each month, 9:45 to 11:45am
Where: Penthouse Cost:
Club Membership Dues
Register: Contact Barbara Alberstat (902)422-5526,
Winnie Kwak (902)454-7269 or Wayne Turner (902)864-9683
Phone: 902-454-3351
Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca
Web: www.nwood.ns.ca
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Halifax Art Studio Series This series of instructional artist studio time is for artists of all experience levels. Work on your independent project in a social, yet serious environment. You will have the opportunity to learn from other participants as well as from the professional instructor, Sharon MacVicar. Supplies are not included. Contact us for supply requirements or to purchase one of our canvases. When:
Wednesdays, 10:00 to 12:00pm
starting September 25
Harbourview Lounge
Where: Almon Place Common Room Duration: 10 weeks Cost:
$50 members, $70 non-members,
register by September 23
Enjoy a wide selection of beer, wine, and coolers or ask our talented bartenders to mix your favourite drink.
Gallery North Located on the main floor of our Halifax
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday evenings at 7 pm
Campus. This gallery boasts the artistic talent of our Northwood community. This space offers the public to view their talents and purchase their favorites. Community Recreation and Wellness members can submit their original work to our Halifax campus.
LIVE MUSIC
Every Wednesday evening
For more information contact Community Recreation and Wellness.
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Visit nwood.ns.ca/calendar or call 902-454-3351 Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca
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Halifax Encores Theatre Workshops Did you ever dream of being a star of the stage, screen or radio or even thought of giving acting a try? Whether you are a seasoned pro, coming out of retirement or simply a theatre enthusiast, then these workshops lead by Patrick Maubert are for you! Sign up for one or all! All workshops will be in the Shirley Burnstein Hall. For each workshop the fee is $15 for members, $25 non members. Registration is required and is due one week prior to the workshop date.
Improvisation for Theatre When: Friday, September 27, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Voice and Speech for Theatre When: Friday, October 18 , 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Scene Study for Theatre When: Friday, November 29, 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Declutter through Technology Join Kitti McKay of Clutter Solutions by Kitti as she demonstrates how decluttering via the computer can be a less intrusive, more focused way to get organized more quickly than you ever thought possible! Register for this by October 8. When:
Wednesday October 9, 2:00 to 3:30pm
Where:
Manor Meeting Space
Cost:
Free for members, $5 for non-members.
Phone: 902-454-3351
Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca
Web: www.nwood.ns.ca
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HALIFAX
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Harbourview Lounge
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HalifaX
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LIVE MORE 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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