Spring & Summer 2015
Older Adults: 60 years+
Creative Arts
Inspirational Colour Journey
Awaken to the emotional power
of watercolour painting and the
harmonizing rhythm of working
through a creative process in the
company of peers. Experience
the therapeutic effects of 'living
into' the individual colours of the
spectrum, see how colours arise,
learn wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry
techniques and delight in the discovery that anyone and everyone
is an artist. Note: Materials are extra.
Age: 60 years+
Fee: $59/8 classes
Dufferin Clark Community Centre
1441 Clark Ave. West, Thornhill
Day DateTime
Code
Thu
256389
Mar 26
12:45-2:45pm
Fitness
Line Dancing
Looking to get and stay fit? This
low impact fitness program focuses
on cardiovascular exercises including low impact aerobics and muscle conditioning using resistance
bands, relaxation and flexibility.
Kick up your heels and learn the latest line dancing steps! A great way
to keep active and have fun, dancing is good for your heart, lungs,
circulation and muscles. Note: No
experience or partner required.
Age: 60 years+
Fee: $17.50/9 classes•
Fee: $19.50/10 classes
Fee: $23.50/12 classes•
Age: 60 years+
Fee: $23.50/12 classes
Garnet A. Williams Community Centre
501 Clark Ave. West, Thornhill
Chancellor Community Centre
Day DateTime
350 Ansley Grove Rd., Woodbridge
Wed
Day DateTime
Code
Mon
Wed
Fri
256219
256222
256225
Mar 23
Mar 25
Mar 27
1:00-2:00pm
1:00-2:00pm
1:00-2:00pm
Concord West Senior Centre
Maple Community Centre
10190 Keele St., Maple
Day DateTime
Code
Thu
262035
Mar 26
2:15-3:15pm
7575 Keele St, Maple
Day DateTime
Code
Tue
Thu
256374
256373
Mar 24
Mar 26
9:30-10:30am
9:30-10:30am
8141 Martin Grove Rd., Woodbridge
Arthritis Fitness
Suffer from joint pain and stiffness? These low impact stretching
and aerobic exercises help to improve range of motion, strengthen
joint muscles, and increase endurance and flexibility.
Day DateTime
Code
Tue
Thu
256307
256308
Mar 24
Mar 26
9:30-10:30am
9:30-10:30am
Merino Road Seniors Facility
8 Merino Rd, Maple
Day DateTime
Code
Age: 60 years+
Fee: $19.50/10 classes
Mon
Wed
Fri
Wed
256347
256348
256349
263285
Chancellor Community Centre
Sonoma Heights Activity Centre
350 Ansley Grove Rd., Woodbridge
•Mar 23
•Mar 25
•Mar 27
•Jul 8
9:30-10:30am
9:30-10:30am
9:30-10:30am
9:30-10:30am
1 Sonoma Blvd., Woodbridge
Day DateTime
Code
Mon
Wed
256185
256187
9:30-10:30am
9:30-10:30am
Code
11:00am-12:00pm 256168
Father E. Bulfon Community Centre
Health & Wellness
Mar 23
Apr 1
Mar 25
Day DateTime
Code
Thu
256055
•Mar 26 8:00-9:00pm
Vellore Village Community Centre
1 Villa Royale Ave., Woodbridge
Day DateTime
Mon
Wed
116
General Programs
Code
•Mar 23 11:00am-12:00pm 256532
•Mar 25 11:00am-12:00pm 256533
Visit us online at vaughan.ca/recreation
Spring & Summer 2015
Older Adults: 60 years+
Qigong
Clear your mind while toning your
body. Adults of any fitness level can
practice Qigong, an ancient Chinese Energy (Qi) Exercise (Gong).
Slow movements in a standing
or seated position, controlled
breathing, and mindful concentration challenge the human body
to adapt to certain postures and
movement. An overall holistic way
of achieving physical fitness.
Age: 60 years+
Fee: $19.50/10 classes
Chancellor Community Centre
350 Ansley Grove Rd., Woodbridge
Latin Line Dancing 60+
Intermediate
Muscle Conditioning
Kick up your heels and learn the
latest line dancing steps! A great
way to keep your heart, lungs,
circulation and muscles active - all
while having fun! Note: Minimal experience required.
Age: 60 years+
Fee: $23.50/12 classes
Age: 60 years+
Fee: $19.50/10 classes
Maple Community Centre
10190 Keele St., Maple
Day DateTime
Code
Thu
257892
Mar 26
3:30-4:30pm
North Thornhill Community Centre
300 Pleasant Ridge Ave., Thornhill
Day DateTime
Code
Tue
271405
Mar 24
3:00-4:00pm
Are daily activities like lifting, climbing or carrying difficult for you?
Resistance exercises using weights
and rubber bands can help to
strengthen muscle fibers. Regular
training builds muscle mass and
endurance, and helps improve balance, making it easier to maintain
an independent and active lifestyle.
Save your spot!
Program spaces
are limited, register at
vaughan.ca/RecOnline
Garnet A. Williams Community Centre
501 Clark Ave. West, Thornhill
Day DateTime
Thu
Thu
Mar 26
Mar 26
Code
11:30am-12:30pm 256174
12:30-1:30pm
256175
Day DateTime
Code
Tue
256270
Mar 24
9:00-10:00am
Tai Chi: Beginner
A gentle way to fight stress! These
ancient Chinese meditative movements focuses on deep breathing
while moving the body at a slow,
gentle and controlled pace.
Age: 60 years+
Fee: $15.50/8 classes•
Fee: $19.50/10 classes
Fee: $23.50/12 classes•
Chancellor Community Centre
350 Ansley Grove Rd., Woodbridge
Day DateTime
Code
Tue
Thu
Mon
256282
256284
263243
Mar 24 10:00-11:00am
Mar 26 10:00-11:00am
•Jun 29 10:00-11:00am
Garnet A. Williams Community Centre
Pilates 60+
Relax and relieve everyday stress!
Low-impact pilates poses and movements are modified to suit the needs
of older adults, enhancing flexibility,
strength, balance and muscle tone.
501 Clark Ave. West, Thornhill
Day DateTime
Code
Tue
256264
Mar 24
1:00-2:00pm
North Thornhill Community Centre
300 Pleasant Ridge Ave., Thornhill
Age: 60 years+
Fee: $23.50/12 classes
Day DateTime
Al Palladini Community Centre
Sonoma Heights Activity Centre
Wed
Day DateTime
Code
Wed
256104
Register online at vaughan.ca/RecOnline
9:30-10:30am
Code
11:45am-12:45pm 256497
1 Sonoma Blvd., Woodbridge
9201 Islington Ave., Woodbridge
Mar 25
Mar 25
Day DateTime
Code
Tue
Tue
256117
263225
•Mar 31 8:00-9:00pm
•Jun 23 8:00-9:00pm
General Programs
117
Spring & Summer 2015
Older Adults: 60 years+
Tai Chi: Advanced
See Tai Chi: Beginner program description.
Age: 60 years+
Fee: $19.50/10 classes
Fee: $23.50/12 classes•
Garnet A. Williams Community Centre
501 Clark Ave. West, Thornhill
Day DateTime
Code
Tue
256260
Mar 24
2:30-3:30pm
Zumba Fitness 60+
Sonoma Heights Activity Centre
1 Sonoma Blvd., Woodbridge
Day DateTime
Code
Tue
Tue
256116
263224
•Mar 31 7:00-8:00pm
•Jun 23 7:00-8:00pm
Dufferin Clark Community Centre
1441 Clark Ave. West, Thornhill
Yoga 60+
Relax your mind and body! Yoga
integrates breath and movement
to gently strengthen the body, release built-up stress and improve
flexibility and posture.
Day DateTime
Code
Tue
Tue
Thu
Thu
Tue
Tue
Thu
Thu
256430
256436
256434
256439
263248
263251
263249
263250
•Mar 24
•Mar 24
•Mar 26
•Mar 26
Jun 30
Jun 30
Jul 2
Jul 2
10:00-11:00am
11:00am-12:00pm
10:00-11:00am
11:00am-12:00pm
10:00-11:00am
11:00am-12:00pm
10:00-11:00am
11:00am-12:00pm
Dance yourself into shape doing
the Cha-Cha, Mambo, Calypso
and belly dancing! Get a total
body toning workout that improves rhythm, burns calories and
strengthens muscles. Note: Dance
moves and pacing is easy-to-follow
and geared towards participants 60+.
Age: 60 years+
Fee: $23.50/12 classes
Chancellor Community Centre
Age: 60 years+
Fee: $17.50/9 classes
Fee: $19.50/10 classes•
Fee: $23.50/12 classes•
North Thornhill Community Centre
Concord West Senior Centre
Vellore Village Community Centre
Sonoma Heights Activity Centre
7575 Keele St, Maple
1 Villa Royale Ave., Woodbridge
1 Sonoma Blvd., Woodbridge
300 Pleasant Ridge Ave., Thornhill
Day DateTime
Code
Fri
256442
•Mar 27 9:30-10:30am
Walk & talk
Free drop-in fitness for 60+
Day DateTime
Code
Tue
256511
•Mar 24 12:00-1:00pm
Day DateTime
Code
Fri
258791
Mar 27
10:45-11:45am
350 Ansley Grove Rd., Woodbridge
Day DateTime
Code
Tue
256304
Mar 24
6:30-7:30pm
Day DateTime
Code
Wed
256131
Mar 25
8:30-9:30pm
March 26 - June 11, 2015
Tuesdays & Thursdays
9:00-10:30am
Walk and talk with other Vaughan seniors during a
stroll around the neighbourhood, followed by a muscle
conditioning workout and some social time. You set the
speed and intensity based on your ability and need. Older
adult volunteers and our fitness staff lead this program.
During cold weather the walk takes place indoors.
Maple Community Centre
10190 Keele St., Maple
118
Contact Melissa Lawless
905.832.2377 ext. 7411
General Programs
Visit us online at vaughan.ca/recreation
Spring & Summer 2015
Older Adults: 60 years+
Aquafitness
Did you know pools aren’t just for swimming? Dive
in, stay cool, get fit and enjoy the benefits of one of
Vaughan’s aqaufitness programs. You will improve
your fitness level using water as resistance. Plus,
working out in water puts less stress on the body
& joints, and reduces the risk of injury than exercising on land.
Vaughan offers classes available to cater to different
fitness levels, such as Arthritis, Gentle and Deep
Water Aquafitness.
Single, 10, 25 visit & 1 year passes available.
Swim & Aquafitness schedules available at
Vaughan community centres & online at
vaughan.ca/swim
Bocce
The City of Vaughan offers indoor
recreational bocce at the locations listed
below. An annual membership must be
purchased in order to participate.
Chancellor Community Centre
Maple Community Centre
Dufferin Clark Community Centre
Vaughan Bocce & Recreation Centre
Father E. Bulfon Community Centre
Older Adults 60+
Bocce Fees:
Vaughan Resident:
$16.63 + HST
Non-Resident:
$88.83 + HST
Register online at vaughan.ca/RecOnline
Vaughan Close.
Fitness Convenient.
Centres Comfortable.
Get active by doing
something you like!
Vaughan fitness centres have
a variety of accessible options
to choose from, including:
• cardio & strength training
equipment
• squash and racquetball courts
• aquafitness
• saunas, swimming pools &
whirlpools
• fitness and spinning classes
• zumba and pilates
• access to all 6 Fitness Centres
• indoor tracks
General Programs
119
Spring & Summer 2015
Older Adults: 60 years+
Older Adult Groups
Concord West Seniors Club
905.669.9337
Hadar Seniors Club
905.889.5722
Sephardi Seniors Club
905.771.5019
East Woodbridge
Seniors Club
905.851.6780
Human Endeavour
416.726.3252
Sonoma Heights Seniors Club
905.893.1266
Kleinburg Bridge Club
905.893.1593
Thornhill African Caribbean
Canadian Association
905.738.4849; 416.458.2534
Filipino Seniors Club
905.660.4665
First Chinese Senior
Association of Vaughan
416.567.3888
Garnet A. Williams
Seniors Club
647.282.1515
Garnet Bridge Club
905.832.8552
Giuseppe Garibaldi
Seniors Club
905.738.8766
120
General Programs
Maple Italo Canadian
Seniors & Bocce Club
905.832.2377 ext.7435
Maple Pioneer Seniors Club
905.303.1853
Pine York Seniors Club
905.265.9507
Pinecrest Seniors Club
905.881.5015
Seniors Association of
Vaughan Initiative (SAVI)
905.265.9507
Thornhill Seniors Club
905.832.8554 ext.7723;
905.738.4426
Vellore Village Seniors Club
905.832.8544 ext.7308
West Woodbridge Seniors Club
905.879.8732 ext.7120
Woodbridge
Macedonian Seniors Club
905.265.2197
Visit us online at vaughan.ca/recreation