1Phone: 902-454-3351 Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca Web: www.nwood.ns.ca 2022•Summer Bedford Campus Ivany Place In your community, across Nova Scotia Halifax crec@nwood.ns.ca902-454-3351EdwardCampusRoachCentre www.northwood.care Please visit our website for additional NorthwoodresourcesLiveMore program GUIDE COMMUNITY RECREATION & WELLNESS PROGRAMS
Phone: 902-454-3351 Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca Web: www.nwood.ns.caTwo2 Ways to Register 1. Call our office at 902-454-3351. Please leave a message with your name, contact information, and the program you’re interested in. 2. Stop by either the Halifax or Bedford office during business hours. Call for updated business hours. 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. Office Closure Please note that the Community Recreation & Wellness offices will be closed on weekends and holidays. Multiple NORTHWOODLocationsHALIFAXCAMPUS 2615 Northwood Terrace, Halifax • Harbourview Lounge • Activity Centre • Manor Meeting Space • Pauline Potter Fitness Centre 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 NORTHWOOD ALMON PLACE COMMON ROOM 5534 Almon Street, Halifax • Almon Place Common Room 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 renewal)! 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 is $20.00 per year. Membership offers access to programs, bus trips, educational opportunities and other special one-time events. To get your membership or to renew, please stop by one of the Community Recreation & Wellness office or email us. REGISTRATION AND MEMBERSHIP
5Phone: 902-454-3351 Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca Web: www.nwood.ns.ca Bedford Programs Community Garden ........................................................................................ 6 Activities in the Park....................................................................................... 6 Functional Fitness ......................................................................................... 7 NS Walks ....................................................................................................... 7 Chair Yoga with Weights ................................................................................ 8 Makers Circle ................................................................................................. 9 Falls Prevention Workshop ................................................................................. 9 Cycling Without Age .................................................................................... 12 Halifax Programs Cribbage ....................................................................................................... 11 Ukulele Club ................................................................................................. 11 Cycling Without Age .................................................................................... 12 Falls Prevention Workshop ........................................................................... 12 Special Events Bus Trips ...................................................................................................... 13 table of contents Please note, programs may be cancelled at our discretion due to public health concerns.
Phone: 902-454-3351 Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca Web: www.nwood.ns.caCommunity6 Garden Welcome to the William E. Frank LIVE MORE Community Garden. No experience required gardening for all ages. We offer a variety of raised, sit-able and wheel chair accessible garden beds. Included in the program is everything you need to learn and grow with us! From seed to tools, learn the skills necessary to enjoy a successful harvest. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, we have something to offer everyone! When: Mid-April to October 31 Where: William E. Frank LIVE MORE Community Park & Garden Cost: $60.00 **please note garden opening is depending on weather. Games in the Park Let’s have some fun in the sun! Join us outside in the park where we will have a variety of lawn games set up for anyone and everyone who enjoys those beautiful summer days. Lawn games such as Ladder Ball, Score 4, Croquet, bean bag toss, and ring toss are all available for use. Weather dependent. When: Tuesdays and Fridays, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Where: William E. Frank LIVE MORE Park Duration: July 5 to August 26 Cost: No charge. All are welcome BEDFORD
Phone: 902-454-3351 Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca Web: www.nwood.ns.ca 7 BEDFORD Join a Walking Group in your Community! Would you like to join others in your community for a friendly, weekly walk? NS Walks free program, offers gentle group walks led by a trained walk leader. Our walks are great for those who might be less active and generally take place on safe, flat accessible walk routes. We have walks happening in many communities around HRM. If you would like more information on how to register to join a group, you can visit www.nswalks.ca, or email crec@nwood.ns.ca or give us a call at 902-454-3351. Let’s get moving! When: Fridays at 11am Where: Meet at 436 Broad Street, West Bedford Cost: No charge. All are welcome Functional Fitness 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 – 12 pm Where: Bedford Studio Space Cost: $3 drop in fee (pre-registration required)
Where: Bedford Studio Space Cost: $3 drop in fee (pre-registration required)
Phone: 902-454-3351 Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca Web: www.nwood.ns.ca8 BEDFORD Cycling Without Age – Trishaw Rides Have you seen our trishaw bicycles around the Bedford campus? Northwood has partnered with Cycling without Age to help seniors get back on bicycles. Call us to arrange your ride or keep an eye out for the bike!
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Duration: July 5 to August 26 No charge. All are welcome Yoga with Weights 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. Chair yoga has many benefits for participants with arthritis, high blood pressure, and anxiety. 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.
Where: William E. Frank LIVE MORE Park Gazebo
Instructor: Cathy Grad When: Fridays from 10 am – 11 am
When: By appointment, call us to arrange ride. in the Park summertime live music offered in the park. Weather dependent.
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Instructor: Jalisa den Hartog, PT When: Thursdays, 10:30am -11:30am – May 19 and July 7
BEDFORD Fall Prevention Workshops
When: Wednesdays, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Where: Bedford Studio Space Cost: No charge. All are welcome
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This fall prevention fitness class is aimed for older adults and led by Physiotherapist and Pilates instructor, Jalisa den Hartog. Did you know that according to the World Health Organization (WHO), falls are the 2nd leading cause of unintentional deaths worldwide. It happens to be adults over the age of 60 who suffer the greatest number of falls! This 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. Classes are a mixture of standing and sitting exercises. All exercises can be modified to your needs. Always listen to your body and go at your own pace!
Where: Bedford Studio Space: Cost: $3 drop in fee (pre-registration required)
Makers Circle 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.
Phone: 902-454-3351 Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca Web: www.nwood.ns.ca10 BEDFORD & HALIFAX Northwood’s Community Fitness Centres ***Two locations Pauline Potter Community Centre, 2630 Gottingen St, Halifax Bedford Community Fitness Centre, 185 Gary Martin Drive, Bedford HALIFAX HOURS OF OPERATION Monday 8 am – 12 pm Tuesday 8 am – 12 pm Wednesday 8 am – 12 pm Thursday 8 am – 12 pm Friday 8 am – 12 pm BEDFORD HOURS OF OPERATION Monday CLOSED Tuesday 2 pm – 7 pm Wednesday 9 am – 2 pm Thursday 2 pm – 7 pm Friday 9 am – 2 pm JOIN TODAY! 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 give us a call at 902-454-3351. FITNESS CENTRE MEMBER CLINICS 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. HOURS VARY BY SITE Both sites closed on weekends and Holidays
Phone: 902-454-3351 Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca Web: www.nwood.ns.ca 11 HALIFAX Cribbage Join our popular Crib program this summer. 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. When: Tuesdays, 1:00pm (start date TBA) Where: Halifax Campus Cost: $2.00 drop in fee Ukulele Club 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, 2:00 pm Where: Halifax Campus Duration: May 4 to June 22 Cost: $2 drop-in fee GET CONNECTED A regular social call from a Northwood volunteer. A weekly, friendly call from someone who knows your name. To sign up getconnected@nwood.ns.cacontact:902-454-3351www.northwood.care*Notintendedasacheck-inormonitoringservice.
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Cycling Without Age – Trishaw Rides Have you seen our trishaw bicycles around the Halifax campus? Northwood has partnered with Cycling without Age to help seniors get back on bicycles. Call us to arrange your ride or keep an eye out for the bike!
When: Thursdays, 10:30am -11:30am June 16 and August 11 Where: Halifax Campus Cost: $3 drop in fee (pre-registration required)
Instructor: Jalisa den Hartog, PT
Fall Prevention Workshops
This fall prevention fitness class is aimed for older adults and led by Physiotherapist and Pilates instructor, Jalisa den Hartog. Did you know that according to the World Health Organization (WHO), falls are the 2nd leading cause of unintentional deaths worldwide. It happens to be adults over the age of 60 who suffer the greatest number of falls! This 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. Classes are a mixture of standing and sitting exercises. All exercises can be modified to your needs. Always listen to your body and go at your own pace!
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When: By appointment, call to arrange your ride.
Cost: $30.00 Includes admission to Grand Pre Historic Site (lunch and shopping at participant’s expense)
Spend a day exploring the Black Cultural Centre, located in Cherry Brook, Nova Scotia. The Black Cultural Centre is the largest museum dedicated to African Nova Scotian legacy in Canada. Join us for a guided tour of the Centre, as well as a delicious lunch at a local eatery.
Where: Northwood Bedford Community Centre Pick up at 10:00am, returning mid-afternoon.
Where: Northwood Halifax Campus Pick up mid-morning, return midafternoon. Final details available soon.
SPECIAL EVENTS AND TRIPS
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Enjoy a scenic drive down to the valley to tour the UNESCO Historic Site, once the epicenter of Acadian culture. The Grand Pre National Historic Site is the 2022 Honoree of Nova Scotia Heritage Day. Explore the stunning landscape and gardens of Grand Pre, or walk along the Harvest Moon trail. We will stop at a Farmers Market for locally grown food, as well as lunch at a local eatery.
Celebrating NS Culture: African Nova Scotian History
Phone: 902-454-3351
Bus CelebratingTripsNS History: Acadian History
When: Tuesday, August 9th, 2022
When: Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Cost: $16.00. Includes admission and tour of the Black Cultural Centre (lunch at participant’s expense)
Phone: 902-454-3351 Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca Web: www.nwood.ns.ca14 SPECIAL EVENTS AND TRIPS Bus Trips (Cont’d) Celebrating NS Landscape: Peggy’s Cove Enjoy a scenic drive down to Peggy’s Cove and check out their new fully accessible viewing platform! Enjoy some local shopping, take in the sights, and join us for lunch at the Sou’Wester Restaurant and possibly a few stops along the way back. When: Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Where: Pick up at Halifax or Bedford Campus Halifax Campus pick up 9:45 am, returning midafternoon. Bedford Campus pick up 10:30 am, returning midafternoon. Cost: $18.00 (lunch and shopping at participant’s expense) Challenges navigating the healthcare system? We can help. • homecare • Respite care • Long term care • Transportation services • Meal delivery • Equipment rentals • Senior community support services + Northwood recognizes the challenges in navigating the complex health care system. Our Navigator can guide you. Northwood Navigator cell: 902-430-6415 | email: mquigley@nwood.ns.ca
Phone: 902-454-3351 Email: crec@nwood.ns.ca Web: www.nwood.ns.ca 15 Nova Scotians aged 65 and older can now apply for a new Seniors Care Grant that will help them stay in their own homes longer. Get financial assistance and covered expenses, including: Snow Removal, Small Household Repairs, Lawn Care, Grocery Delivery and other needs. Online Applications available at: household-costs-seniors-care-granthttps://beta.novascotia.ca/apply-helpor call 1-800-670-4357 to request an application be mailed. Application Deadline is May 31, 2022, and funds can be used through November 30, 2022. New SERVICESSeniorsProvincialCareGrant HEALTH SERVICES We come into your home as a guest and leave as a friend. • Home support • Respite • Personal care • Companion services • Housekeeping • And so much more! Call today for a free needs assessment 902-405-0085
Northwood is a full spectrum health, lifestyle and continuing care organization. We like to call it the power of love. Northwood Corporate Office Suite 1 South, 130 Eileen Stubbs Ave, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3B 2C4 T 902-425-2273 TF 1-866-700-2273 information@nwood.ns.ca www.northwood.care Northwood Community Recreation & Wellness 2615 Northwood Terrace Halifax, NS B3K 3S5 Place address label here 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. Health, Fitness & Lifestyle Programs and Services in your community Home Care Fall Alert & Other Assistive Technologies Adult Day, specializing in memory loss Affordable Retirement Living Assisted Living Long Term Care On Campus Health, Fitness, Lifestyle and Wellness Programs and Services Northwood Foundation