ADULT PROGRAMS

Winter Fitness Class Schedule

(January - April, 2022. Classes do not run on Statutory Holidays) Monterey Recreation Centre

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Moderate Fitness 9:00–9:45am

Mild Fitness

10:00–10:45am

Moderate Fitness

9:00–9:45am

Mild Fitness

10:00–10:45am

Moderate Fitness

8:45–9:30am

Moderate Fitness

9:00–9:45am

Mild Fitness

11:00–11:45am

Jazzercise* Low Impact

9:30–10:30am

Sit & Fit 11:00–11:45am

Dance Express 12:00–12:45pm

Jazzercise* Low Impact 5:00–6:00pm

Sit & Fit 11:00–11:45am

Dance Express 12:00–12:45pm

Jazzercise* Low Impact 5:00–6:00pm

Sit & Fit 12:00–12:45pm

Monterey Group Fitness

SIT & FIT 50 YRS+

Join in a safe and gentle workout from standing or sitting in a chair. After a sitting or standing warm-up, you will work on strength, flexibility, balance, and mobility. Light hand weights will be provided; however, please bring your own resistance band. No classes on statutory holidays. Cost is $5.25 per session. Punch cards can be pre-purchased: 10 for $39.50 or 25 for $98.50. MODERATE & MILD FITNESS 50 YRS+

Work out to motivational music with qualified and enthusiastic instructors. Classes include warmup, cardiovascular and strength components, and cool down. The strength portion of mild fitness utilizes chairs for assistance. Space is limited.

DANCE EXPRESS 19 YRS+

Elevate your heart rate with pure electric dance energy! Invigorating music and easy to follow dance combinations will make you forget you are working out! Jazzercise is the original dance party workout. Blending dance with Pilates, yoga, kick boxing and strength training, one 55-minute session can burn up to 800 calories per class. Visit jazzerciseoakbay.com for details. Call 250-580-5299.

ADULT PROGRAMS SECTION HEADING

ARTS & CRAFTS

DRAWING AND PAINTING

DRAWING 101 19 YRS+

This is a beginner’s course in the elements of drawing with pencil and graphite sticks. Each class will introduce a new way of expressing yourself through line, gesture, form, and shading. Along with learning basic techniques, you will be assisted in finding your own unique style within a supportive and fun environment. Please bring $5 to cover the cost of the handouts. Supplies required. Please see your Registration Confirmation for details.

Monterey Recreation Centre Bryony Wynne-Jones

Jan 11–Feb 15 T 9:30am–12:00pm M$125/6 123637 DRAWING 202 19 YRS+

This drawing class will focus mostly on value, shading, and an understanding of form through various exercises done from still life and photographs. There will be continued teachings online, form, and shading. Beginners are welcome. Supplies required. Please see your Registration Confirmation for details.

Monterey Recreation Centre Bryony Wynne-Jones

Feb 22–Mar 29 T 9:30am–12:00pm M$125/6 123638 DRAWING IMMERSION 19 YRS+

This day long drawing immersion introduces you to the glories of black and white, pencil, graphite sticks, and stumps. Discover the beauty of nature in black, white, and values of grey. We will use botanical subjects, flowers and more to create still lifes and studies. Immerse yourself in the fine art of drawing. Supplies required.

Monterey Recreation Centre Bryony Wynne-Jones

Apr 9 S 9:30am–3:30pm $75/1 123958 DYNAMIC HANDS IN OILS 19 YRS+

Bold and romantic brushstrokes of hands in monochromatic style. Learning about value and edges in a wet-on-wet technique. Supplies required.

Monterey Recreation Centre Gene Prokup

Jan 29 S 9:30am–3:30pm $80/1 123961 EXPLORING WATERCOLOURS FOR BEGINNERS 19 YRS+

Beginner level painters will learn all the basic aspects of painting with watercolours including, colour theory, washes, texture, compositions, and designs on all sizes of paper. Supplies required.

Monterey Recreation Centre Rodger Garbutt

Jan 12–Feb 16 W 9:30am–12:00pm M$96/6 124491

NOTICE

MONTEREY MEMBERSHIP

Monterey Members receive a 15% savings on courses listed with an M symbol. For more information on becoming a Monterey Member, see page 72.

PROGRAM TIPS

DRAWING AND PAINTING

Most Drawing and Painting classes require supplies. Please check your printed or emailed confirmation for details.

$50

Monterey Membership

FOR ADULTS 50+

The Monterey Membership allows members to take advantange of the activities, discounts and opportunites listed here. Membership fees are paid to Oak Bay Parks, Recreation and Culture for Club and Committee Room use.

Monterey Recreation Activity Association (MRAA)

The Monterey Recreation Activity Association (MRAA) is a non-profi t association off ering educational, physical activity and social opportunities for adults aged 50 and over. Our members take part in many activities:

• Social Clubs for Adults 50+, some clubs with additional fees. • Low–income membership subsidies. • Access to discussion groups and free talks. • Volunteer Opportunities: –Club Representatives. –Fundraising that includes Bazaar, Rummage Sale, and Planned Giving with tax receipts. • Financial donations support MRAA and

Monterey activities and furnishings.

Monterey Recreation Centre (MRC)

• 15% discount on select courses, events, and outings. • Volunteer Opportunities in Food

Services and Reception. • Nursing Footcare, Volunteer Blood

Pressure and Income Tax assistance for qualifying low-income Members. • LIFE Program–discounts for qualifying low-income participants. • Parking decals to extend parking for participants $13.25 +GST.

Joint Advisory Committees

• Centre Enhancement • Special Events • Ambassador Team • Free Talks • Marketing • Volunteer Recognition. • Members Birthday and

Sunshine Team

PEN AND INK - A CLASSIC APPROACH 19 YRS+

Join Bryony for a fascinating foray into creating art with pen and ink. Render a flower for example, with the delicacy of an engraving, or splash out and use your ink to form a calligraphic gesture. You can swoosh in your textures and values with a clear water wash, and watch what happens! Explore your imagination with the classic beauty of pen and ink. Supplies required. Please see your Registration Confirmation for details. Or if you wish, bring $20 and Bryony will provide ink, a loan of paint brushes, 1/2 sheet of BFK paper and pen and nib.

Monterey Recreation Centre Bryony Wynne-Jones

Jan 12–Feb 16 W 1:00–3:30pm M$125/6 123641 Feb 23–Mar 30 W 1:00–3:30pm M$125/6 123642 THE ROSE: THE FLOWER OF LOVE 19 YRS+

The quintessence of romance, the rose, has been thought of as ‘too difficult’ to try. Join Bryony to unravel the petals and myth. Enjoy the pale pinks, peaches, yellows and classic red of the symbolic rose. Create a valentine for a loved one or add to your flower vocabulary. It also makes a wonderful gift to an aspiring artist. This one-day workshop is in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere. Please bring $10 fee to the instructor for flowers. Supplies required. If you prefer, bring $20 and Bryony will provide you with all supplies needed. Beginners welcome!

Monterey Recreation Centre Bryony Wynne-Jones

Feb 12 S 9:30am–3:30pm $75/1 123960 WATERCOLOUR BIRDS FOR BEGINNERS: TAKE FLIGHT! 19 YRS+

Join Bryony in an introductory course in painting birds in watercolour. With some straight-forward steps in drawing and brushwork, learn how to represent our feathered friends in soft and washy colours, with a bright eye on the process to create feathers you can feel. Please bring a $10 fee to the instructor to cover the taxidermy bird maintenance. Supplies required. Or, if you wish, bring $20 and Bryony will provide a palette with all the colours you need, a loan of paint brushes, and 1/2 sheet of BFK paper.

Monterey Recreation Centre Bryony Wynne-Jones

Jan 7–Feb 11 F 1:00–3:30pm M$125/6 123644 Feb 18–Mar 25 F 1:00–3:30pm M$125/6 123646 WATERCOLOUR FAST AND FREE 19 YRS+

If you want to capture speed and motion in your painting - this intermediate level class is for you. You will be delving into the areas of pen and ink with watercolour and figurative illustration. Rodger will also cover fashion design and landscape. This class is suitable for beginner or intermediate students. Supplies required.

Monterey Recreation Centre Rodger Garbutt

Mar 3–Apr 7 Th 1:00–3:30pm M$96/6 124494

ADULT PROGRAMS

WATERCOLOUR FLOWERS: PAINT THE FLOWERS OF PROVENCE 19 YRS+

Join Bryony for a journey into the brilliant sun-soaked palette of a French market town. Sunflowers, figs, roses, aubergines and all the colour and texture at your paint brush’s tip. Paint a basket of roses, lilies or pears. Bryony will take you from the first pencil stroke to the finishing touches of a bright and luscious painting. Beginners most welcome. Come paint and brighten your day with the colours of spring and summer in the south of France. Please bring a $10 fee to the instructor for flowers. Supplies required. Or, if you wish, bring $20 and Bryony will provide a palette with all the colours you need, a loan of paint brushes and a 1/2 sheet of BFK paper.

Monterey Recreation Centre Bryony Wynne-Jones

Jan 11–Feb 15 T 1:00–3:30pm M$125/6 123639 Feb 22–Mar 29 T 1:00–3:30pm M$125/6 123640 WINTER PANSIES – WATERCOLOURS 19 YRS+

Nothing can warm your heart in the cold, grey winter as those bright and velvety pansy faces. The simplicity of form and variety of colours is always a pleasure to see. Join Bryony to draw and paint the layers of colours to create deep and vibrant petals of winter pansies. This one-day workshop is in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere. Please bring $10 fee to the instructor for flowers. Supplies required. If you prefer, bring $20 and Bryony will provide you with all supplies needed. Beginners welcome!

Monterey Recreation Centre Bryony Wynne-Jones

Jan 15 S 9:30am–3:30pm $75/1 123959

BRIDGE

BIDDING BRUSH UP 19 YRS+

A review of bidding in the Standard American System, including reverses, cue bid limit raises, and dealing with interference over Stayman.

Monterey Recreation Centre Delma Murray

Mar 10–31 Th 9:30am–12:00pm M$80/4 124461 BRIDGE BEGINNER CLUB SERIES 19 YRS+

A course for new bridge players, those who have played bridge but never had lessons, and those who want to sharpen and modernize their foundation in the basics. Textbook can be purchased at the first class.

Monterey Recreation Centre Delma Murray

Jan 13–Mar 3 Th 9:30am–12:00pm M$160/8 124457 BRIDGE DEFENSE - HEART SERIES 19 YRS+

Learn how to get more tricks when defending. Suitable for players who want to sharpen their defensive skills and improve communication with partners. Textbook can be purchased at the first class.

Monterey Recreation Centre Delma Murray

Jan 6–Feb 24 Th 1:00–3:30pm M$160/8 124454

DANCE

BALLROOM

An introduction to the most popular dances such as Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Jive and Cha Cha. A fun, social activity that lasts a lifetime and brings many physical and mental benefits. SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCE LEVEL 1 19 YRS+

Learn to dance for enjoyment, socialization, recreation, and health. Ballroom Dancing encompasses a wide variety of dance styles such as Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Rhumba, Cha Cha, and Jive. The emphasis is on fun as we introduce a selection of introductory level dance steps and skills that you can enjoy for the rest of your life. Recommended to sign up with a partner, such as a significant other, friend, or family member.

Monterey Recreation Centre E & R Ballroom Dance

Jan 18–Mar 22 T 6:55–7:50pm $110/10 123511 Couple: $220

SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCE LEVEL 2 19 YRS+

You have taken Social Ballroom Dance Level 1, you are hooked, and ready for more. Do not worry if it has been some time since your Level 1 class as we will start with a review of your Level 1 steps and skills to make sure you feel confident before moving ahead. We will introduce new patterns and techniques to take your dancing to the next level. Recommended to sign up with a partner, such as a significant other, friend or family member.

Monterey Recreation Centre E & R Ballroom Dance

Jan 18–Mar 22 T 8:05–9:00pm $110/10 123512 Couple: $220

NULINE

Nuline is ‘scent-free’ as some of the students have severe allergies. Please bring shoes that slide to class. NULINE DANCING BEGINNERS - LEVEL 1 19 YRS+

Nuline teaches routines danced to all genres of music: Latin, Waltz, Jazz, Funk, Pop, Rumba, Celtic and Country. A great way to learn dance while enjoying a low impact physical and mental workout. Suitable for all ages and levels. No partner required. Men and women welcome. Please wear shoes that slide.

Monterey Recreation Centre Cindy Archer

Jan 5–Feb 23 W 2:30–3:45pm M$91/8 123267 Mar 2–Apr 27 W 2:30–3:45pm M$91/8 123268 NULINE DANCING BEGINNERS PLUS - LEVEL 1+ 19 YRS+

Nuline teaches routines danced to all genres of music: Latin, Waltz, Jazz, Funk, Pop, Rumba, Celtic and Country. A great way to learn dance while enjoying a low impact physical and mental workout. Suitable for all ages. No partner required. This class helps bridge the Beginner l to the Improver Level 2 class. Dances taught will be at Improver levels but at a slower pace with exposure to new steps and moves.

Monterey Recreation Centre Cindy Archer

Jan 5–Feb 23 W 1:00–2:15pm M$91/8 123269 Mar 2–Apr 27 W 1:00–2:15pm M$91/8 123270 Nuline teaches routines danced to all genres of music: Latin, Waltz, Jazz, Funk, Pop, Rumba, Celtic and Country. A great way to learn dance while enjoying a low impact physical and mental workout. Suitable for all ages. No partner required. This class is for those who have completed three sessions of the Beginner’s or Beginner’s Plus courses and are ready to learn some exciting new dances with more advanced moves.

Monterey Recreation Centre Cindy Archer

Jan 4–Feb 22 T 1:30–2:45pm M$80/7 123271 Jan 7–Feb 18 F 2:15–3:30pm M$80/7 123274 Mar 1–Apr 26 T 1:30–2:45pm M$91/8 123273 Mar 4–Apr 29 F 2:15–3:30pm M$91/8 123506 NULINE DANCING INTERMEDIATE - LEVEL 3 19 YRS+

Nuline teaches routines danced to all genres of music: Latin, Waltz, Jazz, Funk, Pop, Rumba, Celtic and Country. A great way to learn dance while enjoying a low impact physical and mental workout. Suitable for all ages. No partner required. This class is for intermediate students who have a minimum of two years’ experience.

Monterey Recreation Centre Cindy Archer

Jan 7–Feb 18 F 12:45–2:00pm M$80/7 123508 Mar 4–Apr 29 F 12:45–2:00pm M$91/8 123509

FELDENKRAIS METHOD

FELDENKRAIS METHOD AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT® 19 YRS+

Feldenkrais® group classes use slow, mindful movements to achieve powerful effects in terms of strength, flexibility, and holistic integration of body and mind. Unique to Feldenkrais is the focus on daily functional movement such as sitting, walking, standing and lifting. Improving the quality of movement, unnecessary muscular tensions throughout the body can reorganize and release. Changes occur through neuromuscular repatterning that happens in these lessons.

Monterey Recreation Centre Renee Lindstrom

Jan 17–Feb 28 M 2:30–3:30pm M$80/6 123910 Mar 7–Apr 11 M 2:30–3:30pm M$80/6 123911 BALANCE AND FEAR OF FALLING 19 YRS+

Learn simple exercises designed to use the whole body’s available movement. Increase or redevelop balance through understanding the relationship of how the body counterbalances and supports movement with little effort. Using less effort and stress, you can increase mobility in any function such as rolling over, sitting, standing, walking, turning, reaching, etc. Based on the Feldenkrais® Method of Somatic Education.

Monterey Recreation Centre Renee Lindstrom

Jan 17–Feb 28 M 1:00–2:00pm M$80/6 123912 Mar 7–Apr 11 M 1:00–2:00pm M$80/6 123914 BREATHE EASIER WITH FELDENKRAIS 19 YRS+

Improve breathing using simple movement patterns that tap into the body’s natural movement. Breathing the Feldenkrais Way will increase spine flexibility, encourage shoulder relaxation, improve posture, relax tension, reduce anxiety and help to manage or reduce pain.

Monterey Recreation Centre Renee Lindstrom

Jan 29 S 10:00am–12:00pm $20/1 123915

Enjoy learning simple and easy jaw movements designed to reduce strain and increase your ability to chew with more ease. Explore the natural Feldenkrais Method movement patterns to reduce headaches and chronic pain in face, jaw, neck and shoulder regions.

Monterey Recreation Centre Renee Lindstrom

Mar 12 S 10:00am–12:00pm $20/1 123916

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTHY AGING A BLUEPRINT FOR MEN’S HEALTH 19 YRS+

High intensity or low intensity, kale chips or cow chips, high carb or low carb, weights or cardio, fasting or feasting, running or walking, red pill or blue pill? Does being healthy really need to be so complicated or so humorlessly dogmatic? Alan Poole has spent a lifetime asking these questions while developing strategies to demystify and simplify diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices for himself and clients of all ages. With a Master’s degree in Leadership and Training, Alan has been coaching and teaching fitness, nutrition, behavior change, and functional aging for 25+ years. Come to class prepared to move, relax, learn, and be surprised. Suitable for all fitness levels.

Monterey Recreation Centre Alan Poole

Jan 8–Feb 12 S 9:30–11:00am $120/6 124189 Feb 26–Apr 2 S 9:30–11:00am $120/6 124190 ESSENTRICS® - AGING BACKWARDS 19 YRS+

Aging Backwards is revolutionizing the way we understand the role fitness plays in slowing down the aging process while keeping our bodies young, attractive, strong, and healthy. The movements are non-jarring to joints and designed to lubricate the body to increase range of motion, improve posture, and enhance daily life movements. No experience or previous knowledge of this workout required.

Monterey Recreation Centre Justina Bailey

Jan 10–Feb 28 M 11:30am–12:20pm M$96/7 123100 Mar 7–Apr 25 M 11:30am–12:20pm M$96/7 123102 MINDS IN MOTION 50 YRS+

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 B.C. Gentle exercises are followed by social activities designed to be enjoyed in pairs. Care partners must attend. Safety protocols will be in place. Call Tara at 778-746-2019 for more information.

Monterey Recreation Centre Alzheimer Society Of B.C.

Jan 13–Feb 3 Th 1:30–3:00pm $41/5 124705 Feb 17–Apr 7 Th 1:30–3:00pm $66/8 124706 SIDESTEPPING THE POWER STRUGGLE 19 YRS+

Sidestepping the Power Struggle will help you understand your child’s unique temperament and teach you to use effective strategies that work for your family. Parents taking this course find immediate relief from conflict as they identify ineffective methods of parenting. This workshop will satisfy the needs of parents with children of any age. There is a binder fee of $40. One per couple.

Monterey Recreation Centre Allison Rees

Feb 15–Apr 5 T 7:00–8:45pm 8 sessions 124680 Early Bird Rate(Dec 8-Jan 14) Single: $140 Couple: $238 Regular Rate (Jan 15-Feb 15) Single: $165 Couple: $280

QI GONG

QI GONG-BEGINNERS 19 YRS+

Qi Gong is a system of health maintenance and is a branch of traditional Chinese medicine. These gentle, flowing movements combine breathing, movement and concentration to increase strength, flexibility and endurance while relieving stress. Similar to Tai Chi, Qi Gong is easier to learn as the movements are simpler.

Neighbourhood Learning Centre Gordon Muir

Jan 10–Feb 14 M 10:45–11:45am $62/6 123941 Feb 28–Apr 11 M 10:45–11:45am $52/5 123943 TAI CHI

SILK REELING 19 YRS+

Silk Reeling is an ancient Chinese exercise related to Tai chi and Qi Gong and is a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is a Health Art that provides very robust strength and flexibility where it counts most, in the joints and connective tissue. Developed as a unique method of strengthening the bones, tendons and muscles this extraordinary exercise system from the Orient offers robust health and a great boost to the immune system. Weight bearing, low impact and robust, these exercises will improve or prevent arthritis and other chronic ailments. They will improve your balance, your blood circulation and will strengthen all major and minor parts of the body in a very enjoyable and unique way.

Monterey Recreation Centre Gordon Muir

Jan 4–Feb 15 T 10:45–11:45am M$72/7 123944 Mar 1–Apr 19 T 10:45–11:45am M$82/8 123945 YANG STYLE TAI CHI CONTINUING 19 YRS+

This class is for people with experience in Tai Chi and who want to go a little further with their art. We mainly work on the first section, but also delve further into the mechanics of body movement. Students should have attended Beginners Tai Chi at least once.

Monterey Recreation Centre Gordon Muir

Jan 4–Feb 15 T 9:15–10:15am M$72/7 124166 Mar 1–Apr 19 T 9:15–10:15am M$82/8 124167

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese exercise for health and selfdefense. The most popular version in the world today is Yang Style Tai Chi. It is useful for strengthening and loosening the body and can help to alleviate many chronic ailments. Currently the Arthritis Society strongly promotes Tai Chi and it has been found to have a strong effect on balance and on improving circulation. Learn the first 22 movements of the Traditional Yang Style long form. Once registered, please read your receipt for detailed course information before attending class. No classes on statutory holidays.

Neighbourhood Learning Centre Gordon Muir

Jan 10–Feb 14 M 9:30-10:30am M$62/6 123931 Feb 28-Apr 11 M 9:30-10:30am M$51/5 123932

50+ SPECIALTY FITNESS

STRETCH, STRENGTH & CONDITION

AGE STRONGER 50 YRS+

Let’s build some muscle! Time to flex your fitness routine? Strength training in a group environment is an encouraging and fun way to add a strength component to your exercise routine. Hand weights, resistance bands, and your own body weight will be used to develop muscular strength and endurance. A gentle aerobic warm-up and terrific stretch will complete your exercise experience. Participants must be able to get up and down from the floor without assistance. Please bring your own resistance band.

Monterey Recreation Centre Karen Bennett

Jan 4-Feb 22 T 12:30–1:15pm M$51/7 122817 Jan 6–Feb 24 Th 12:15–1:00pm M$58/8 122820 Mar 1–Apr 26 T 12:30–1:15pm M$58/8 122819 Mar 3–Apr 28 Th 12:15–1:00pm M$65/9 122823 OSTEOFIT 50 YRS+

Osteofit is a specially designed exercise and education program for those with osteoporosis and low bone mass and for those at risk of falling. The course includes strength, balance, posture, and stretching exercises that are essential for creating an effective Fall Prevention strategy. Bands and light weights are examples of some of the equipment used to improve strength. Classes have an educational component and are designed for adults who can participate without the use of an aid or walker. Please bring your own resistance band.

Monterey Recreation Centre Karen Bennett

Jan 5–Feb 28 M,W 1:15–2:15pm M$166/15 122782 Mar 2–Apr 27 M,W 1:15–2:15pm M$177/16 122783 STRETCH & STRENGTH 50+ 50 YRS+

After a 10-minute, low impact warm-up you will use bands and hand weights to develop muscular strength and endurance. The full body stretch at the end of class will leave you feeling longer and stronger. Participants must be able to get up and down from the floor without assistance. Please bring your own resistance band.

Monterey Recreation Centre Nicola (Nicole) Attree

Jan 4–Feb 22 T 3:00–4:00pm M$68/7 122784 Mar 1–Apr 26 T 3:00–4:00pm M$77/8 122785

DANCE FITNESS

ZUMBA

ZUMBA AND ZUMBA TONING 19 YRS+

This program combines fun and functional fitness. Zumba Toning takes the original Zumba dance-fitness class to the next level utilizing an innovative muscle training protocol and the addition of lightweight dumbbells while the Zumba component provides a fun and exhilarating experience. This program is for beginners and those looking to continue on their Zumba journey.

Monterey Recreation Centre Noriko Prezeau

Jan 27–Feb 24 Th 7:00–8:00pm $63/5 123053 Mar 3–Apr 28 Th 7:00–8:00pm $114/9 123054 ZUMBA GOLD 50+ 50 YRS+

Zumba Gold is an exhilarating dance fitness class that uses exciting Latin dance rhythms as its structure and inspiration. It teaches basic steps and routines specifically designed for the older active adult. The Zumba Gold program creates a party-like atmosphere that facilitates agility, balance, coordination, body awareness, good posture, and core strength while having fun.

Monterey Recreation Centre Sandra Perez De Lamplugh

Jan 6–27 Th 10:00–11:00am M$51/4 123060 Feb 3–24 Th 10:00–11:00am M$51/4 123063 Mar 3–31 Th 10:00–11:00am M$63/5 123064 Apr 7–28 Th 10:00–11:00am M$51/4 123065

YOGA

FITNESS YOGA

GENTLE YOGA-LATES 19 YRS+

Ease tension, strengthen your core, and rehydrate connective tissue (fascia) in this gentle fusion of Yoga, Pilates, and the Tensegrity Repair Series. We will stabilize the hips and lower back as well as re-train pelvic floor muscles. The Tensegrity Repair Series is designed to hydrate and loosen connective tissues (fascia) to ease old holding patterns and facilitate ease of movement. Tensegrity (tension + integrity) describes the interconnection of ligaments, tendons, muscles, and organs as it relates to tension and compression of the body.

Monterey Recreation Centre Noelle Lucas

Jan 10–Feb 28 M 9:00–10:15am M$85/7 122974 Jan 7–Feb 18 F 10:30–11:45am M$85/7 123040 Mar 7–Apr 25 M 9:00–10:15am M$85/7 122975 Mar 4–Apr 29 F 10:30–11:45am M$97/8 123041

Kundalini yoga uses movement, sound current, breath, and meditation to stimulate the nervous, glandular, and immune systems, improving strength and flexibility, while centering the mind and elevating the spirit. Benefits include: relief from stress and insomnia, enhanced creativity, balancing of the heart and mind, and development of will power. Practicing kundalini yoga can raise your “Kundalini energy” and awaken your true creative potential.

Monterey Recreation Centre Sherri Bird

Jan 9–Feb 27 Su 11:30am–1:00pm $116/8 123042 Mar 6–Apr 24 Su 11:30am–1:00pm $116/8 123043 THERAPEUTIC AND RELAXATION YOGA

GENTLE HATHA YOGA – INTERMEDIATE 19 YRS+

This class will focus on improving flexibility and will help to strengthen all systems of the body. Emphasis will be on chakras, meridian alignment, and proper posture. One-year prior yoga experience required.

Monterey Recreation Centre Meah Wojno

Jan 4–25 T 9:30–11:00am M$58/4 122826 Feb 1–22 T 9:30–11:00am M$58/4 122827 Mar 1–29 T 9:30–11:00am M$73/5 122828 Apr 5–26 T 9:30–11:00am M$58/4 122829 HATHA STRETCH 19 YRS+

Hatha Stretch is an opportunity to stretch, unwind, and release tension. This therapeutic class provides a good counterpoint to busy lives and cardio workouts. Participants will learn the science of alignment throughout this thoughtful practice. In this series, you will experience the joy of stretching, the peace of balance, and the stillness of mind. Participants must be able to get up and down from the floor. Everyone is welcome.

Monterey Recreation Centre Living Harmony Health & Wellness

Jan 10–Feb 28 M 6:00–7:30pm $102/7 123046 Mar 7–Apr 25 M 6:00–7:30pm $102/7 123048 YIN YOGA 19 YRS+

Yin Yoga is a powerful practice targeting the tendons, ligaments and fascia in the body. Class includes breathing exercise (pranayama), gentle warm-up, yin postures that are held for long periods of time to encourage the slow and safe opening of connective tissues, and a deep relaxation and closing meditation. Set to peaceful music, you will enjoy a supportive, light-hearted environment that will leave you feeling open, centered and restored.

Monterey Recreation Centre Andrea Ting-Luz

Jan 6–Feb 24 Th 7:00–8:30pm $116/8 122830 Mar 3–Apr 28 Th 7:00–8:30pm $131/9 122831 Hatha Yoga is a gentle and effective way to relieve stress, as well as improve flexibility, balance, circulation, concentration, and eliminate tension. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. Participants need to be able to get up and down from the floor.

Monterey Recreation Centre Christine Balinski

Jan 10–Feb 28 M 9:00–10:15am M$85/7 122834 Jan 7–Feb 18 F 9:00–10:15am M$85/7 122836 Mar 7–Apr 25 M 9:00–10:15am M$85/7 122835 Mar 4–Apr 29 F 9:00–10:15am M$97/8 122837 STRENGTH AND YOGA 50+ 50 YRS+

Join Christine Balinski for this fun class. A great full body workout, starting with a warm-up and then using weights and yoga to develop strength. The class includes a full stretch and cool down at the end with yoga. Please bring your own resistance band. Please wear runners for warm-up activity.

Monterey Recreation Centre Christine Balinski

Jan 10–Feb 28 M 10:30–11:45am M$85/7 122924 Jan 6–Feb 24 Th 9:00–10:15am M$97/8 122926 Mar 7–Apr 25 M 10:30–11:45am M$85/7 122925 Mar 3–Apr 28 Th 9:00–10:15am M$109/9 122927

LANGUAGE & TRAVEL

FRENCH

FRENCH CONVERSATIONS INTERMEDIATE 19 YRS+

Looking to build upon your existing French knowledge, basic reading, and conversational skills? This class is your next step to further practicing and developing your French language skills and become more fluent. Topics covered include talking about experiences, activities, and hobbies, express likes and dislikes, describe feelings and thoughts, and many more.

Monterey Recreation Centre Monica Gil Riba

Jan 27–Mar 3 Th 9:00–10:30am M$99/6 124684 FRENCH FOR BEGINNERS 1 19 YRS+

Monica will introduce this beautiful language to anyone who is interested in learning French. With basic vocabulary and simple sentences, you will be able to express yourself, understand and share information with others in various environments such as at a restaurant, shopping, buying transportation tickets, going to the doctor etc. Speaking, roleplaying, visual and listening exercises together with some grammar knowledge will help you to learn safely, in a fun and relaxed environment. An additional $5 for photocopies.

Monterey Recreation Centre Monica Gil Riba

Jan 26–Mar 2 W 9:00–10:30am M$99/6 124682

ITALIAN FOR TRAVELLERS 19 YRS+

This course is designed for those who have no previous knowledge of Italian and wish to acquire basic conversation and reading skills. The focus will be on providing those who visit Italy, for tourism or work, the skills to ask for directions, order in a restaurant or café, travel in Italy by train, bus or automobile, and have simple conversations with Italians about life and work. The grammar will be kept to a minimum while building vocabulary and proper pronunciation. Please bring $6 to cover course photocopies or $22 to cover the cost of a textbook, pen and paper, and a full water bottle.

Monterey Recreation Centre Giuseppa Aurucci

Jan 28–Mar 18 F 10:30am–12:30pm V$155/7 123940 Jan 31–Mar 21 M 6:30–8:30pm $155/7 123939 SPANISH

SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS 19 YRS+

This course is designed for students with little or no previous knowledge of Spanish who are interested in gaining basic notions of the language. This introductory course will allow you to put new vocabulary and structures into practice in order to be able to get along in daily life situations like asking for places, shopping for food at the market, ordering from a menu in a restaurant, talking about yourself, and much more! Please give the instructor $5 to cover the cost of photocopies.

Monterey Recreation Centre Monica Gil Riba

Jan 24–Mar 7 M 9:30–11:30am M$132/6 123935 Mar 14–Apr 25 M 9:30–11:30am M$132/6 123936 SPANISH FOR TRAVELLERS 19 YRS+

An introductory course for adults planning a trip to Latin America or Spain, and for those interested in the language and culture. This course stresses the ‘practical’ aspects, offering rudimentary conversational Spanish and important information on food, drink, shopping, and culture of the region. Please bring $5 to the first class to cover the cost of handouts.

Monterey Recreation Centre Monica Gil Riba

Jan 27–Mar 3 Th 7:00–9:00pm $132/6 123937 Mar 10–Apr 14 Th 7:00–9:00pm $132/6 123938

TRAVELS AND HISTORY

IPHONE, ANDROID FOR TRAVELLERS 19 YRS+

Are you paying too much for your airline tickets? Like to plan your own vacation or at least find out what options there are? Are you interested in house-swapping, bed and breakfasts, maps, tourist sites, rental cars, restaurants, youth hostels, cruises, and tours? This course is a demonstration that provides a guided tour of internet sites.

Monterey Recreation Centre CompuDave Services

Feb 9 W 7:00–8:30pm $40/1 123924

MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS

MEDITATION

MEDITATION - GOING DEEPER 19 YRS+

Delving deeper into the mindfulness-awareness practice of somatic meditation, this class offers longer periods of guided instruction and ongoing discussion to enhance our ability to be present with life, to relax into our inherent clarity and well-being. All practices can be done on either the floor or in a chair. Please wear comfortable clothing. Previous experience required.

Monterey Recreation Centre Neil McKinlay

Jan 12–Feb 2 W 6:30–7:45pm $47/4 124495 MORNING MEDITATION 19 YRS+

Start your morning with meditation and teaching from Senior Meditation Teacher, Neil McKinlay. All levels of experience are welcome to join in a guided practice from the mindfulnessawareness repertoire of ‘Meditating with the Body’. All practices can be done on either the floor or in a chair. Please wear comfortable clothing. No previous experience is required.

Monterey Recreation Centre Neil McKinlay

Jan 14–28 F 9:00–10:00am M$40/3 124444 Feb 4–25 F 9:00–10:00am M$53/4 124445 Mar –25 F 9:00–10:00am M$53/4 124446 Apr 1–29 F 9:00–10:00am M$53/4 124448 MINDFULNESS

CULTIVATING MINDFULNESS TO COPE WITH STRESS 19 YRS+

Stress is a natural part of everyday living, albeit unwelcome. It can cause or exaggerate anxiety, irritability, pain, chronic illness, and other forms of suffering. Mindfulness meditation is a well-researched method for learning ways of accepting stress, building resilience, and restoring a measure of equanimity.

Monterey Recreation Centre Peter Renner

Jan 11–Feb 1 T 7:00–8:30pm $80/4 124441 RESTORING JOY IN THE FACE OF CALAMITY 19 YRS+

Personal losses easily catch us off-guard, be they in the form of bereavement, illness, ageing, financial, existential, interpersonal strains – or anything in between. The basic tools of mindfulness are easy to learn. The help us cope with doubt, dread, and despair. As Rumi says, "When you see loss, embrace it lovingly."

Monterey Recreation Centre Peter Renner

Jan 13-Feb 3 Th 7:00–8:30pm $80/4 124498

MUSIC

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT LESSONS

UKULELE BEGINNERS 19 YRS+

The ukulele is enjoying a huge wave of popularity. It is affordable, portable and easy to play! This course is designed for beginners with no musical experience. Join us and have fun while learning to strum simple chords and sing popular, well known songs. Supplies required. Please bring $6 to the first class to cover cost of handouts.

Monterey Recreation Centre Len Knoke

Jan 25–Mar 8 T 6:15–7:15pm $70/7 123947 Jan 27–Mar 10 Th 1:15–2:15pm M$70/7 123948 UKULELE CONTINUING-EVENING 19 YRS+

This session will be a continuation of the Beginner Ukulele course taught by Len Knoke. Come and have fun taking your ukulele playing to the next level using popular, well-known songs to learn more chords and strumming patterns. Please bring $6 to the first class to pay for the handouts used this session.

Monterey Recreation Centre Len Knoke

Jan 25–Mar 8 T 7:30–8:30pm $70/7 123946 SPECIAL INTEREST

CHESS FOR BEGINNERS 19 YRS+

Using illustrative and practice games the participant will learn basic chess strategy and tactics, including opening and endgame principles. Also forks, pins, skewers, discovered and double checks.

Monterey Recreation Centre Ian Corden

Jan 10–Feb 14 M 1:00–3:00pm M$133/6 124685

TECHNOLOGY

COMPUTER FOUNDATIONS

MAC COMPUTER FOUNDATIONS 19 YRS+

An introduction to safe and easy-to-use computer technology with the features that come with a MacIntosh computer, including email, accessing the internet, photo and movie editing software, and CD burning.

Monterey Recreation Centre CompuDave Services

Feb 16–23 W 7:00–8:30pm $80/2 123929 COMPUTER STORAGE

INTRO TO ICLOUD 19 YRS+

iCloud helps you access your files across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, and the web. Learn great ways to share files with friends and family and get peace of mind with backups and automatic syncing. This course covers iCloud Photo Sharing, My Photo Stream and iTunes Match. Bring your electronic device and/or a pen and paper for note taking.

Monterey Recreation Centre CompuDave Services

Mar 30 W 7:00–8:30pm $40/1 123920

ADULT PROGRAMS

PHOTOS FOR MAC 19 YRS+

How to scan, organize, edit, email with different sizes, create cards, slideshows, books, calendars.

Monterey Recreation Centre CompuDave Services

Mar 9 W 7:00–8:30pm $40/1 123928 PHOTOS FOR WINDOWS 19 YRS+

How to find, manipulate, edit, email, archive (store), share print and organize photos on Windows.

Monterey Recreation Centre CompuDave Services

Mar 16 W 7:00–8:30pm $40/1 123927 ENTERTAINMENT AND SOCIAL MEDIA

INTRO TO IPHONE 19 YRS+

Bought an iPhone and don’t know how to transfer address books, calendars, calendars, photos, and music (iTunes)? How to do texting, browsing the internet, emailing, and changing your iPhone’s set-up. Interesting applications (apps) will also be discussed.

Monterey Recreation Centre CompuDave Services

Jan 19 W 7:00-8:30pm $40/1 123923 INTRO TO SIRI 19 YRS+

How to use voice for your Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Air Pods, Apple TV, CarPlay, etc. Learn dictation rules, how to email, message (text), play music, make a phone call, launch apps, navigate with Maps (GPS), make appointments on Calendar, translate to different languages, find places to eat…all with voice. Great for mobile and visually challenged people.

Monterey Recreation Centre CompuDave Services

Mar 23 W 7:00–8:30pm $40/1 123919 TABLETS AND SMARTPHONES

INTRO TO ANDROID 19 YRS+

Intro to your Android tablet (eg: Samsung) or Android smart phone (eg: Samsung, LG) are discussed.

Monterey Recreation Centre CompuDave Services

Feb 2 W 7:00–8:30pm $40/1 123918 INTRO TO IPAD 19 YRS+

Bought or received an iPad and don’t know how to use it? Or thinking of getting one and want to know what the craze is all about? Learn how to transfer songs to your iPad from the internet or a CD, sync with your Mac or PC, playback options, transferring podcasts to your iPod, basic operation.

Monterey Recreation Centre CompuDave Services

Jan 12 W 7:00–8:30pm $40/1 123921 PHOTOS, MUSIC, AND PODCASTS - IPAD & IPHONE 19 YRS+

How to take and organize photos. How to transfer photos to and from your iPad or iPhone. Photo apps that are practical. How to transfer songs from the internet or CD, sync with your desktop computer, and how to transfer podcasts to your device. What are podcasts and what do they offer?

Monterey Recreation Centre CompuDave Services

Jan 26 W 7:00–8:30pm $40/1 123926