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The North Woodside Community Centre is proud to offer a variety of programs over three sessions: Fall, Winter, and Spring. See below for information regarding the programs that are being offered for our current session, including start dates, time, and prices.  Dates and times of programs may change; please continue to check back.

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Register by phone, in person, or submit a pre-registration form by clicking the link below.  This form is a pre-registration form only. Once sent, a clerk will call to confirm availability in class and take payment.  Once payment is received registration is confirmed. 
​Registration is not confirmed until payment is received.
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NWCC Spring 2023 Programs 
Registration opens on Wednesday March 29 at 9:00 am!

Meet Our Instructors!
 Pickleball - Recreational 

Pickleball is a unique paddle sport which combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. It is a low impact sport that can be played at any pace. This program is for players who have some experience with the game and feel comfortable with their ability to play. Players can reserve a spot each day by calling the Centre at the times mentioned below. Court is limited to 8 players. Once the 8 spots have been filled, the court will be closed to others.

Days: Monday thru Friday

Monday, Wednesday , Friday 
​Time: 8:45am-10:45 am *Must call the day before to register*
Mon, Tues, and Thurs:  Time: 1:00-3:00 pm  *call the day of anytime after 7:00 am (messages  before 7:00 am will not be added to the list)


Tues, Thurs: 9:30-11:30 am    *call the day of anytime after 7:00 am (messages left before 7:00 am will not be added to the list)

Cost: $3.00 or punch card of 10 for $20.00
Age: Adult


​Keep on Moving! Fitness Club

This is a great fitness program that will work all aspects of your body to get you moving. Each class consists of a warm up, low impact aerobics, balance exercises, muscular strength and endurance, stretching and cool down. You will improve your joint flexibility, muscle strength and tone, heart and lung fitness, balance, posture, range of motion and reduce stress. Please bring your own mat. Weights are provided. 
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Instructor: Margot Butler-Miller
Days: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
​ Date: ongoing until  June 27th 
Time: 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Cost: $5.00 or punch card of 10 for $40.00
Age: 50+

Learn the Guitar (New players) 
Play the Guitar (Have played before) 


Get together with Holly Blackler to learn to play your guitar. You will learn strumming, picking and chord progression by focusing on playing songs alone and with a group. Bring your guitar, a guitar strap, electronic tuner and some soft picks. Come and enjoy learning to play your guitar.

Instructor: Holly Blackler
​Start Date:  Monday April 24th
End Date:  Monday  June 19th no class May 22nd

Learn Time: 6:30-7:30 pm  
Play Time: 7:30-8:30 pm 
Cost: $40.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 16+

 Nia Dance  

Nia (Neuromuscular Integrative Action) combines natural movements from three dance arts (Modern, Jazz, Duncan), three martial arts (Aikido, Tai Chi, Taekwondo) and three healing arts (Yoga, Feldenkrais, Alexander technique). It is a holistic barefoot movement practice that is guided by 'sensing inward' and 'feeling good'. Nia can help improve flexibility, mobility, agility, strength, and stability as well as encourage posture, grace, balance, coordination, cardiovascular and cognitive function, and self-confidence.

Instructor: Margaret MacDonald
​Start Date:  Monday April 24th
End Date:  Monday June 19th, no class May 22nd
 
Time: 7:15-8:15 pm
Cost: $66.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 16+

Raise the BARRE 

Working at your own difficulty level at your own barre. This full body dance-inspired fitness class will help you squat, plie, lunge and cursty to increased muscular strenght and endurance, core strenght, balance and flexibility. Raise the barre is a barefoot fitness class. Be prepared to work in your bare feet or grippy "yoga" socks. Please bring a water bottle and a yoga mat.
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Instructor: Jessica Goreham Penney
​Start Date:  Thursday April 27th
End Date:  Thursday June 15th

Time: 7:00-8:00 pm
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 16+

Line Dance 
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If you can walk you can "Line Dance". Line dancing is done to all types and styles of music, Country, Disco, Rock and Roll, Soul, Pop. Get ready to hit the floor and boogie until your feet are sore. Your feet will be itching to stomp and slide and no one will want to sit on the slide! We'll learn a dance step called the "Vine". So shine up your boots and shoes and step in "Line"

Instructor: Adrienne Blumenthal
​Start Date:  Tuesday April 25th 
End Date:  Tuesday June 13th 

Beginner: 6:30-7:30 pm
Advanced: 7:30-8:30 pm 
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 16+

 Beginner Yoga  

Explore the practice of yoga specially designed for beginners of all shapes and sizes in a welcoming atmosphere. Please bring a yoga mat, water bottle, blanket and yoga blocks (if you have them)

Instructor: Deborah Skilliter
Start Date: Sunday April 23rd
End Date: Sunday June 25th no class May 21st
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
​Cost: $66.00 (8 weeks)

 Active Chair Yoga 

This gentle, but lively chair yoga class combines seated and standing yoga postures, with a variety of creative movements. The class will help to strenghten the body while improving balance, flexibility and coordination. Fun chair yoga dance segments will also add a cardio element to the class. . The mind/body connection will be enhanced through a focus on the breath and relaxation techniques. Options are provided so that everyone can comfortably participate. Please bring a yoga mat and water.

Instructor: Patricia Power
​Start Date:  Saturday April 15th
End Date:  Saturday June 17th, no class May 13th and May 20th

Time: 10:30-11:30 am
Cost: $66.00 (8 weeks)
Age: Adult

Gentle Flow Yoga

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Gentle Flow Yoga is appropriate for those new to yoga or those with yoga experience who are interested in a more gentle flow style practice. The class incorporates flowing sequences to warm the body and slower paced movements that focus on strength, balance, flexibility and relaxation. Options will be provided throughout the class, so that everyone can practice in a comfortable manner. Blocks and balls will be available. Please bring a yoga mat and blanket and any other yoga props that support your practice.

Instructor: Patricia Power
Start Date: Tuesday April 25th
End Date: Tuesday June 20th, no class May 16th
Time:  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Cost:  66.00.00 (8 weeks)
Age:  16+

Beginner Ukulele /Beginner Plus Ukulele

Beginner Ukulele: All you need is a ukulele and the fun begins. Song, chords and tuning can be learned the first lesson.

Finished the Beginner class? Come strum with the Beginners Plus Class! Learn more chords and strum to a variety of songs each week.
Instructors Amanda Trainor/Dale Smith  makes learning the ukulele an enjoyable experience. Come and  join us each Wednesday.

Start Date: Wednesday April 26th
End Date: Wednesday June 14th
Beginner :  Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Beginner Plus: Time :7:30-8:30
Cost:  $56.00 (8 weeks)
Age:  16+

Children's Floor Hockey 

The North Woodside Community Centre is providing a Floor Hockey program for youth ages 8-12 years. We provide the goalie gear, hockey sticks, and nets. If you wish your child to wear a hockey helmet you must provide it. Your child will enjoy playing hockey with friends in a safe and fun environment. 
 
Start Date: Tuesday April 25th 
End Date: Tuesday June 13th 

Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Cost: $20.00
Age: 8-12 years

Little Artists Painting Class

Do you have a little artist in your family looking to gain more experience with a paint brush? Join us for two afternoons filled with creativity, skill building, and socialization. We will be offering a relaxed atmosphere for your little artist to create and take home a finished piece of artwork by the end of the second class. Supplies are all included within the price.

Instructor: Debby Meier
Class Dates: Saturday April 15th and Saturday April 22nd
Time: 1:00-2:30 pm
Cost: ​$25.00 (includes supplies)
Ages: 7-10 years
Afternoon Bingo Social

Bingo is a great way to socialize, meet new people and make new friends. Connect with new people every second and fourth Thursday of the month playing bingo. Did you know that bingo is beneficial to your health? Bingo helps to improve memory and hand eye coordination.

We will be hosting a low revenue bingo with small cash prizes. Coffee, tea and sweets will be served.
​10 games for $5.00

​Start Date: Thursday January 12th  
End Date: Thursday June 29th, starts back Sept 14th

Time: 1:00- 3:00 pm

Youth Night Drop-In

Every Friday night the North Woodside Community Centre has a room open just for you! This free program is for youth ages 7-12. Come out and play your favourite video games, air hockey, our new Arcade game,  and more with your friends and meet new friends.
 
Challenge friends with your musical talents with Rock Band. 
Dance to songs on the Let’s Dance videos all taking place in a safe and enjoyable atmosphere. Youth must be registered to take part in the Drop-In.  Call the Centre at 902-463-9276 to register.
A Terms and Conditions form will need to be filled out if it has not already been done in the fall.
 
This program is overseen by trained facilitators.

Start Date: Friday Jan 20th 
End Date: Friday  May 12th
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Cost: Free
Age:  7-12 years

Parent and Child Playtime

Looking for a place to connect with other parents while your little one plays in a fun, stimulating, and safe environment? Join us every Thursday morning for our Parent and Tot program. There will be ride-on toys, play-doh, ball bit with tunnel, blocks, colouring, slides, and more.

Date: Thursdays starting  Jan 12th - May 18th 
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 am
Drop-in fee: $2.00
Age: 0-5 years
 *No class on PD Days*

230 Pleasant Street       Dartmouth, NS       B2Y 3R8       Phone: (902) 463-9276       Fax: (902) 463-1488
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