OLDER ADULT/SENIORS

F.I.R.E. PERSONAL SAFETY AND SELF DEFENCE Manage your safety concerns and how to process fear and turn it into a tool. All tactics are based on your natural ability to respond and react. Understand the importance of situational awareness and how to reduce the risk of being an easy target. Avoiding, de-escalating, and disengaging from threats are fundamentals of this course. Be your own weapon. Be your own bodyguard. Su | Apr 24 | 10am-12pm| $45 | 398556| 19+ | Rm B Th | Jun 24 | 6-8pm | $45 | 393854 | 19+ | Rm B Instructor: Jennifer Bajus

LANGUAGE

SPANISH BEGINNER FOR SENIORS Interact with others as you learn basic conversational Spanish set in day-to-day situations to help you when travelling. No class May 23. Mo | Apr 25-Jun 27 | 11:30am-12:45pm | $131/9 sess | 397822 | 55+ | Room C Instructor: Gloria Alonso SPANISH - ADVANCED Improve your conversational Spanish skills by practicing existing knowledge, applying simple tenses, and learning new tenses which will help you express yourself when travelling. No class May 23. Mo | Apr 25-Jun 27 | 1 -2:15pm | $131/9 sess | 397838 | 55+ | Room C Instructor: Gloria Alonso SPANISH BEGINNER FOR SENIORS LEVEL 2 Improve your conversational Spanish skills by practicing the skills you already have and learning past and future tenses to help you express yourself when travelling. We | Apr 6-Jun 22 | 10:30-11:45am | $174/12 sess | 397807 | 55+ | Room A Instructor: Gloria Alonso

ART

CEDAR BRACELET WEAVING WORKSHOP My name is Rita Point Kompst and I am an artist from Musqueam. Join me for a class of cedar bark weaving. Embrace my legacy that has been woven through generations! I harvest my cedar ethically and sustainably from Squamish. I then clean the bark from the cedar and prep for roses, bracelets, headbands, grad caps, baskets and hats. Let’s make some bracelets! Sa | Apr 30 | 11am-1pm | $50 | 394837 | 19+ | Rm A Sa | Jun 4 | 11am-1pm | $50 | 394853 | 19+ | Rm A Instructor: Rita Kompst

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CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY - LEVEL II Acquire and improve writing skills through the use of Chinese ink, brush and paper, while practicing the stress releasing ancient art of Chinese handwriting. Not for beginners. Tu | Apr 19-Jun 21 | 11am-12:45pm | $110/10 sess | 397869 | 55+ | Room C Instructor: Pansy Poon SKETCHING AND DRAWING With an emphasis on drawing still life's, learn to understand the fundamentals of perspective. From basic shapes to a refined outline, you will use different techniques to render light and shadow. Mo | Apr 25-May 16 | 1-3pm | $62/4 sess | 398241 | 55+ | Arts & Crafts Room Instructor: Edouard Beaudry MIXED MEDIA This is you chance to mix up unconverntional materials into your drawings. Learn to play with textures, bold colour palettes, and different processes. Using collage, image transfer and other techniques, you will find that your creativity is limitless. Mo | May 30-Jun 27 | 1 -3pm | $78/5 sess | 398247 | 25+ | Arts & Crafts Room Instructor: Edouard Beaudry. WATERCOLOUR PAINTING Have fun learning how to work with watercolour, on either your own ideas or projects suggested in class. Class is geared to all levels and includes short demos and time to work on technique. Supplies not included. Supply list available upon registration. We | Apr 20-May 18 | 9:45am-11:45am | $78/5 sess | 398212 | 55+ | Arts & Crafts Rm We | Jun 1-Jun 29 | 9:45am-11:45am | $78/5 sess | 398213 | 55+ | Arts & Crafts Rm We | Jul 6-Aug 24 | 9:45am-11:45am| $124/8 sess | 398236 | 55+ | Arts & Crafts Rm Instructor: Sonia Mocnik soniamocnik.com [soniamocnik.com]

VIRTUAL

These online programs are part of Arts & Health: Healthy Aging Through the Arts, which brings together artists and seniors and Elders for collaborative art making of all kinds. You will need internet access and a computing device (desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone). Once you have registered, we will e-mail you the login details, and you can participate from home.

ARTS & HEALTH VIRTUAL IMPROV THEATRE Using improvisation games and techniques, create spontaneous theatre and share stories in this online workshop. Be ready to play, collaborate and have fun! No experience required. All abilities are welcome. Facilitated by theatre artists Jeff Gladstone and Amy Shostak. We | Apr 13-Jun 1 | 10:30am-12pm | Free/8 sess | 406162 | 55+ Lead Artists: Amy Shostak & Jeff Gladstone, artsandhealth.ca

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ARTS & HEALTH VIRTUAL SOUND AND SONG Explore the sounds around us through the collaborative writing of new choral works. In this online workshop, singer/songwriter/composer Leah Abramson will introduce deep listening practices, while you apply new experiences to collective songwriting. No experience necessary. All abilities are welcome. Tu | Apr 5-Jun 7 | 1:30-2:45pm | 397671 | 55+ | Room C Lead Artist: Leah Abramson, artsandhealth.ca

DANCE

BALLROOM DANCE INSTRUCTION AND SOCIAL Improve balance, increase motivation, boost memory, and meet new friends in a relaxed and social setting. No partner or experience necessary. Fr | Apr 1-Jun 24 | 1:45-3pm | $45/12 sess | 397448 | 55+ | Dance St Instructor: Barney Alfred Lee and Karen Jang BALLROOM DANCE INSTRUCTION AND SOCIAL Improve balance, increase motivation, boost memory, and meet new friends in a relaxed and social setting. No partner or experience necessary. Fr | Jul 8-Aug 26 | 2-3:45pm | $16/8 sess | 398372 | 55+ | Dance St Instructor: Albert Choi (volunteer) HAWAIIAN DANCE LESSONS Learn the technique of story telling of the Hawaiian Islands through the movement, hand positioning, glances, and smiles of Hawaiian dance (or hula dance). Beat the Vancouver greys with this dose of Hawaiian fun. Fr | Apr 22-Jun 24 | 4-5pm | $68/10 sess | 397458 | 55+ | Dance St Fr | Jul 8-Aug 26 | 4-5pm | $54/8 sess | 398374 | 55+ | Dance St Instructor: Yoshiteru Yamamoto LINDY HOP $18.75/DROP-IN Learn the basics of this versatile and playful dance in a safe and supportive environment. Discover how to communicate and connect with your dance partner respectfully. The first class is Level 1 and the second is a level 2. Drop-ins permitted with instructor's approval. Partner not required. We | Apr 6-May 18 | 8:15-9:45pm | $105/7 sess | 397644 | 25+ | Dance St We | May 25-Jun 29 | 8:15-9:45pm | $90/6 sess | 397649 | 25+ | Dance St Instructor: Barney Alfred Lee and Karen Jang LINE DANCING` $11/DROP-IN Learn the elements of line dancing, a wonderful blend of dance and fitness. Wear comfortable cloths and dancing shoes. No experience required. Th | Apr 21-Jun 23 | 12:45-2pm | $80/10 sess | 397449 | 55+ | Dance St Th | Jul 7-Aug 25 | 12:45-2pm | $64/8 sess | 397450 | 55+ | Dance St Instructor: Phillis Lim

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Roundhouse Ageless Dancers' artist-inresidence, Heather Myers.

GROUP FITNESS PRICING Participants must complete a PAR-Q form for health screening purposes roundhouse.ca/forms Drop-ins are welcome if the class is not full. Adult $6.67/drop-in $50/10-class pass 55+ $4.29/drop-in $30/10-class pass Passes are non-refundable.

ROUNDHOUSE AGELESS DANCERS Follow your imagination and discover creative movement. This art project weaves together improvisation, composition, rhythm, experience, and story to co-create community dance. No dance experience is necessary. Funded by the Vancouver Park Board. We | Apr 6-Jun 8 | 12-2pm | Free/10 sess | 399207 | 55+ | Dance St Instructor: Heather Myers

GROUP FITNESS

CARDIO CORE - DROP-IN FITNESS Cardio Core brings your heart rate up and works your core through muscle conditioning while listening to groovy new beats. This class is low impact and geared towards active and fit older adults. No class April 18 and May 23. Mo | Apr 4-Jun 27 | 11-11:45am | 397707 | 19+ | Dance St Mo | Jul 11-Aug 29 | 11-11:45am | 397708 | 19+ | Dance St Instructor: Edouard Beaudry POSTURE PERFECT - DROP-IN FITNESS Geared towards older adults, this co-ed class includes a cardio warmup, weights, stability ball, spine work, and stretches, while strengthening the body to improve balance, agility, core strength and posture. Tu | Apr 12-Jun 28 | 11-11:45am | 397757 | 19+| Dance St Tu | Jul 12-Aug 30 | 11-11:45am | 397758 | 19+ | Dance St Instructor: Ferial Ahmadzadeh STRENGTH AND STRETCH - DROP-IN FITNESS Get yourself moving, burn calories, build muscle mass, strengthen your core and make yourself fell good all around. This low impact class is geared towards older adults. Th | Apr 7-Jun 23 | 11-11:55am | 397762 | 19+ | Dance St Th | Jul 7-Aug 25 | 11-11:45am | 397763 | 19+ | Dance St Instructor: Harry Wong CARDIO COMBO - DROP-IN FITNESS Geared towards older adults looking for a lower-impact fitness class providing cardio, balance and strength training for an overall body workout. Increase fitness confidence and strength working with bands. F | Apr 1-Jun 24 | 11-11:45am | 397764 | 19+ | Dance St F | Jul 8-Aug 26 | 11-11:45am | 397765 | 19+ | Dance St Instructor: Ferial Ahmadzadeh

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MORNING TAI CHI EXERCISE/YUEN GI DANCE Energize your morning with gentle exercise and dance in this friendly morning movement group. Volunteer instructors teach in Cantonese and English in a cultural experience, which doubles as exercise. No class May 25, Jul 13. Mo | Apr 25-Jun 27 | 10-11:30am | 9 sess | 398436 | 55+ | Room B We | Apr 20-Jun 29 | 10-11:30am | 10 sess | 398439 | 55+ | Room B Fr | Apr 22-Jun 24 | 10-11:30am | 10 sess | 398447 | 55+ | Room B Mo | Jul 11-Aug 22 | 10-11:30am | 6 sess | 398458 | 55+| Room B We | Jul 6-Aug 24 | 10-11:30am | 8 sess | 398451 | 55+ | Room B Fr | Jul 8-Aug 19 | 10-11:30am | 7 sess | 398449 | 55+ | Room B Instructor: RH Volunteer JOINT MOBILITY For those with arthritis, osteoporosis and/or mobility issues, and those starting an exercise program or recovering from an injury or stroke, keep your body moving and limber. No class Apr 18, May 23. Mo | Apr 4-Jun 27 | 3:30-4:30pm | $70/11 sess | 397662 | 55+ | Dance St Mo | Jul 11-Jul 25 | 3:30-4:30pm | $19/3 sess | 398210 | 55+ | Dance St Instructor: Keno Kinoshita OSTEOFIT For those with osteoporosis, arthritis and/or joint-mobility problems, or anyone wanting a lighter exercise routine using bands, weights, and chairs. No class Apr 15. Fr | Apr 1-Jun 24 | 9:15-10:15am | $76/12 sess | 397701 | 55+ | Dance St Fr | Jul 8-Jul 29 | 9:15-10:15am | $26/4 sess | 398211 | 55+ | Dance St Instructor: Keno Kinoshita ZUMBA NOON $14.50/DROP-IN Using fitness principles of interval and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning, and total body toning, Zumba uses a variety of easy to follow styles including cumbia, soca, merengue, salsa, African, reggaeton, flamenco, funk, and belly dance. No class Apr 15. Fr | Apr 8-May 20 | 12-1pm | $82.50/6 sess | 393888 | 19+ | Dance St Fr | May 27-Jun 24 | 12-1pm | $68.75/5 sess | 393889 | 19+ | Dance St Instructor: Luglio Romero, Zumba Vancouver

WALK AND SOCIAL Get outdoors and walk with leader and life coach, Sage. This is a great way to meet new people and learn about the Yaletown neighbourhood. This is not a strenuous class and has a large social component. Please wear walking shoes, dress for the weather and sun. We will not be walking on heavy rain days. Please register for the class. Tu | Apr 19-Jun 28 | 11-11:55am | Free | 404168 | 55+ | Foyer Tu | Jul 5- Aug 23 | 11-11:55am | Free |404169 | 55+ | Foyer Instructor: Sage - Life Coach

TAI CHI CHUAN $14/DROP-IN Learn traditional Chinese exercises for self-defence and health. The movements emphasize softness, slow motion, concentration, and relaxation. No class Apr 16. Beginners Sa | Apr 9-May 14 | 11:30am-1pm | $60/5 sess | 393872 | 19+ | Room B Sa | May 28-Jun 25 | 11:30am-1pm | $60/5 sess | 393873 | 19+ | Room B Sa | Jul 9-Aug 27 | 11:30am-1pm | $96/8 sess | 395440 | 19+ | Room B Intermediate Sa | Apr 9-May 14 | 9:30-11am | $60/5 sess | 393874 | 19+ | Room B Sa | May 28-Jun 25 | 9:30-11am | $60/5 sess | 393875 | 19+ | Room B Sa | Jul 9-Aug 27 | 9:30-11am| $96/8 sess | 395441 | 19+ | Room B Instructor: Laurens Lee

YOGA AND PILATES

GENTLE YOGA $15/DROP-IN Experience the joy of gentle Hatha with a balanced and creative approach. Focus on breath and meditation in poses, while stretching and experiencing freedom of movement for improved body awareness, flexibility, and core strength. Participants should bring their own mat plus a foam block and any other items they feel they may need, such as a light blanket. No class May 23, Aug 1. Mo | Apr 25-Jun 27 | 9:30-11am | $126/9 sess | 393856 | 55+ | Rm C We | Apr 20-Jun 29 | 9:30-11am | $154/11 sess | 393857 | 55+ | Rm C Mo | Jul 11-Aug 29 | 9:30-11am | $98/7 sess | 395431 | 55+ | Rm C We | Jul 6-Aug 31 | 9:30-11am | $126/9 sess | 395432 | 55+ | Rm C Instructor: Natalia Nimetz FUNCTIONAL FITNESS/PILATES $13/DROP-IN Increase strength, balance, flexibility, muscle tone, stamina, and well-being in a co-ed class for those who want to try adaptive pilates/functional fitness in a welcoming environment. Modifications for movements are available so participants can strengthen and tone their bodies no matter what restrictions they experience. No class Apr 18, May 23, Aug 1. Mo | Apr 4-Jun 27 | 2-2:45pm | $110/11 sess | 393855 | 25+ | Dance St Mo | Jul 11-Aug 29 | 2:15-3pm | $70/7 sess | 395430 | 25+ | Dance St Instructor: Sarah Groberman

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PICKLEBALL - DOUBLES Basic knowledge and experience of Pickleball required. Fr | Apr 8-May 20 | 1:10-3:10pm | $28/6 sess | 397766 | 30+ | Gym Fr | May 27-Jun 24 | 1:10-3:10pm | $23/5 sess | 397767 | 30+ | Gym Tu | Jul 5-Aug 23 | 10am-12pm | $37/8 sess | 398209 | 30+ | Gym ROUNDHOUSE PICKLEBALL WAITLIST • Waitlist opens at 10:30am on the day of the class. • Call 604-713-1800 press 1 to put your name on the list. • Only one person's name per phone call. • Voicemails are not accepted; speak to a cashier directly. • The first four callers are guaranteed spots each week. This increases if registered players are no-shows. • You are not guaranteed a spot if you are on the waitlist. • To always be guaranteed a spot, register for the entire program. • All players must check in no later than 10 minutes after start time, or risk losing their spot. RACQUET SPORT $2.15/DROP-IN, $15/10-VISIT PASS Bring your racquet to play table tennis and badminton. Some knowledge and experience required. Mixed-ages play on Mondays. Passes are non-refundable. No class Apr 15, 18, May 23. Mo We Fr | Apr 1-Jun 29 | 9-11:45am | 36 sess | 397770 | 55+ | Gym We Fr | Jul 6-Aug 31 | 9-11:45am | 17 sess | 397772 | 55+ | Gym Instructor: RH Volunteer ROUNDHOUSE ADULT SPORTS CODE OF CONDUCT Be a good sport no excessive arguing or complaining Control your temper no yelling, ridiculing or criticizing another player or staff member Be respectful no foul language, no touching another player or staff member (exception: incidental sport contact) Play fair no aggressive or dirty play Govern yourself fouls called on you by the opposing team must be respected

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SOCIAL GAMES DROP-IN PRICING Chess 55+ $3/drop-in $20/10-visit pass Passes are non-refundable.

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CHESS - SOCIAL DROP-IN $3/DROP-IN OR $20/10 VISIT PASS Play chess in a social and friendly atmosphere. Basic knowledge of chess is required and some boards will be provided. Tu | Apr 5-Jun 28 | 10am-12pm | 13 sess | 397774 | 55+ | Board Rm Tu | Jul 5-Aug 30 | 10am-12pm | 9 sess | 397775 | 55+ | Board Rm Instructor: Guy Dugas

MAH JONG Originating in China, Mah Jong is played with a set of 136 tiles based on Chinese characters and symbols. Tables and pieces are included and available on a first come, first serve basis. Experience required. No class Apr 18, May 23, Jun 13, 14, Aug 1. Mo Tu | Apr 4-Jun 28 | 9am-12:45pm | 22 sess | 397779 | 55+ | Room A Mo Tu | Jul 4-Aug 30 | 9am-12:45pm | 17 sess | 397792 | 55+ | Room A Instructor: RH Volunteer

LGBTQ2S

PIE EATERS-INTERGENERATIONAL QUEER MEET UP Are you a queer senior interested in sharing your life experiences with younger generations? You are invited to record a personal story about the former queer spaces of Vancouver as you remember them. Each session will have 2SLGBTQIA+ writers on hand to help you get your ideas down before recording. No creative writing or public speaking experience required. Recorded stories will be compiled into an audio tour that will be available online. Registration is requested but you do not need to attend all six sessions to take part. This an all ages meet up. We | Apr 20, 27, May 18, 25, Jun 15, 22 | 6:30-8:30pm 6 sess | 399843 | 19+ | Multimedia Rm Facilitator: Kyle Loven, kyleloven@gmail.com

OLDER AND CREATING IT – OPENING GALA Join us for the Older and Creating it Art Exhibition opening evening. This week includes free workshops by Roundhouse instructors. Please check our website or pick up a flyer. Tu | Jun 7 | 6-8pm | 398387 | 55+ | Exhibition Hall

WATERCOLOUR DEMO - LEAVES AND FOLIAGE Watch, learn and listen as acclaimed Watercolour instructior, Sonia, demonstate watercolour techniques while painting leaves and foliage of the Oregon grape. Bring along some water colour materials for a quick lesson. Sonia and her class are a part of the Older and Creating Art Exhibition. We | Jun 8 | 12:30-1:30pm | 404123 | 55+ | Exhibion Hall Instructor: Sonia Mocnik soniamocnik.com [soniamocnik.com]

ABSTRACT CONNECTION/ABSTRACT PORTRAITS Join dynamic artist, Ed, as he guides you through some principles of geometric abstraction of drawing and art, providing a framework for this activity. You will be drawing an abstract portrait of one of the class members. Ed and his classes will be a part of the Older and Creating Art Exhibition. Th | Jun 9 | 2-3pm | 404133 | 55+ | Exhibion Hall Instructor: Edouard Beaudry ANNUAL SENIORS WEEK TEA DANCE Dance and socialize with a lively folks, listening to the sound of music, laughter, and friends. Includes a light lunch and refreshments. No partner required. Fr | Jun 10 | 12-2:30pm | 401468| $15 | 55+ | Exhibition Hall

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