EASE INTO AN EXERCISE PROGRAM

Fitness, Music, Dance, Games, Discussion and Social Groups and much more. For more information on the new Tuesday and Thursday Functional Fitness classes or the Functional Walking Program give us a call at 250 388-4268.

SILVER THREADS SERVICE HAS BEEN SERVING THE COMMUNITY FOR 65 YEARS.

It’s a new year and the time we think about exercise and new health goals. At Silver Threads Service we have just the answer for those who are 55 and better and want to enjoy exercise classes that are geared to our age group. There are two locations and 8 classes a week, with new Tuesday and Thursday morning classes just being added at the Victoria Centre. Beginning in January a three-month membership is only $25 and this will give you reduced fees for all types of activities. Our Functional Fitness accommodates a range of physical fi tness levels and can be done seated, standing or both depending on how you feel during the class. Our Instructors are experienced, well-trained professionals who love what they do, and you will too. The fee for members is $4 and you can pay as you go and see that it fi ts.

The new classes o ered at 10:00am Tuesday and Thursday are taught by Anne Casey, who has over 20 years’ experience. Her passion is teaching those

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Using a similar approach, Anne will be instructing the Functional Walking Program on Tuesdays from 9:00am to 9:45am. This unique class takes place at the Save on Foods Memorial Centre, and you will gradually learn to use Activator walking poles to benefi t your strength, core, balance and stability. The program takes place indoors, around the concourse on an even surface with no tripping hazards. It is safe and fun to learn.

We have two Centres for those who are 55 years and better, one in Saanich and one in Victoria and o er a variety of programs from

Our Saanich Centre is located at 286 Hampton Road, in the Tillicum Gorge neighbourhood and can be reached at 250 382-3151. Our Victoria Centre is located at 1911 Quadra Street, near the Police Station and can be reached at 250 388-4268. For more information on any other program call our Centres or visit silverthreads.ca

Memory Plus Challenge Benefits Of Exercise Word Scramble

Memory PLUS is a Silver Threads Service program for those 55+ who would like to enhance their memory skills in an active and social group setting. The PLUS stands for Practice, Laughter, Useful Strategies. We encourage you to exercise your brain by solving an all about the New Year scramble.

Our next session will begin Wednesday, February 13th, 2023. Classes are at the Saanich Centre, located at 286 Hampton Road from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. The cost is 6 sessions - $54 Members or $78 Non-members. Call 250 382-3151 or visit silverthreads.ca for more information.

This month’s word scramble is all about the benefi ts of exercise. Have fun unscrambling some habits to help make 2023 the best year possible.