NWCC Programs
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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. 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. To register for a program you must call the registration line which is 902-463-1034. |
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NWCC Spring 2025 Programs
Registration opens on Monday April 7th, 2025 at 9:00 am
Registration phone number is 902-463-1034
Pickleball
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.
Recreational Pickleball:
This program is for players who already understand the rules, have experience with the game and feel comfortable in their ability to play. Players can reserve a spot each day by calling the Centre at the time mentioned below. Court is limited to 8 players. Once the 8 spots have been filled, the court will be closed to others.
Novice Pickleball:
This program is for players who have taken beginner classes and would like to play a relaxed and fun game of pickleball. Players can reserve a spot by calling the Centre at the mentioned time; Court is limited to 10 players. Once the 10 spots are filled the court will be closed to others.
All days and times for Recreational and Novice you must call the Centre ( 902-463-9276) the night before between 6:00-9:00 pm to book your spot.(Leave a message)
Recreational: Monday 8:45 am, 12:30-2:30 pm
Recreational: Tuesday 1:00-3:00 pm
Recreational: Wednesday 8:45 - 10:45 am
Recreational: Thursday 9:00-11:00 am, 1:00-3:00 pm
Recreational: Friday 8:45 - 10:45 am
The court is closed when 8 players are confirmed
Novice: Monday 2:30-4:30 pm
Novice: Tuesday 9:00-11:00 am
Novice: Wednesday 12:30-2:45 pm
Novice: Friday Time: 12:30-2:45 pm
The court is closed when 10 players are confirmed.
Cost: $3.50 or punch card of 10 for $25.00
Age: Adult
Evening Recreational Pickleball
If you would like to book a spot you for Wednesday evening call the Centre at 902-463-9276 the day before (Tuesday) between 9:00-3:00 pm or
Wednesday morning between 9:00-12:00 noon to put your name down. The court is closed when 8 players are confirmed.
Wednesdays starting April 2nd - June 18th , 2025 Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Cost: $3.50 or punch card of 10 for $25.00
Age: Adult
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.
Recreational Pickleball:
This program is for players who already understand the rules, have experience with the game and feel comfortable in their ability to play. Players can reserve a spot each day by calling the Centre at the time mentioned below. Court is limited to 8 players. Once the 8 spots have been filled, the court will be closed to others.
Novice Pickleball:
This program is for players who have taken beginner classes and would like to play a relaxed and fun game of pickleball. Players can reserve a spot by calling the Centre at the mentioned time; Court is limited to 10 players. Once the 10 spots are filled the court will be closed to others.
All days and times for Recreational and Novice you must call the Centre ( 902-463-9276) the night before between 6:00-9:00 pm to book your spot.(Leave a message)
Recreational: Monday 8:45 am, 12:30-2:30 pm
Recreational: Tuesday 1:00-3:00 pm
Recreational: Wednesday 8:45 - 10:45 am
Recreational: Thursday 9:00-11:00 am, 1:00-3:00 pm
Recreational: Friday 8:45 - 10:45 am
The court is closed when 8 players are confirmed
Novice: Monday 2:30-4:30 pm
Novice: Tuesday 9:00-11:00 am
Novice: Wednesday 12:30-2:45 pm
Novice: Friday Time: 12:30-2:45 pm
The court is closed when 10 players are confirmed.
Cost: $3.50 or punch card of 10 for $25.00
Age: Adult
Evening Recreational Pickleball
If you would like to book a spot you for Wednesday evening call the Centre at 902-463-9276 the day before (Tuesday) between 9:00-3:00 pm or
Wednesday morning between 9:00-12:00 noon to put your name down. The court is closed when 8 players are confirmed.
Wednesdays starting April 2nd - June 18th , 2025 Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Cost: $3.50 or punch card of 10 for $25.00
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. You do not have to register, come to the gym door. First class is free.
Instructor: Margot Butler-Miller
Days: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Date: ongoing until June 20th, 2025
Time: 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Cost: $5.00 or punch card of 10 for $40.00
Age: 50+
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. You do not have to register, come to the gym door. First class is free.
Instructor: Margot Butler-Miller
Days: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Date: ongoing until June 20th, 2025
Time: 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Cost: $5.00 or punch card of 10 for $40.00
Age: 50+
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 curtsy to increased muscular strength and endurance, core strength, 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.
Instructor: Jessica Goreham Penney
Start Date: ThursdayApril 24th
End Date: Thursday June 12th
Time: 7:00-8:00 pm
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 18+
Working at your own difficulty level at your own barre. This full body dance-inspired fitness class will help you squat, plie, lunge and curtsy to increased muscular strength and endurance, core strength, 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.
Instructor: Jessica Goreham Penney
Start Date: ThursdayApril 24th
End Date: Thursday June 12th
Time: 7:00-8:00 pm
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 18+
Beginner Line Dance
Advance Line Dance
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". The beginner class will take place in the gym.
Instructor: Marilyn Pellerine
Start Date: Tuesday April 22nd
End Date: Tuesday June 10th
Beginner: 5:45-6:45 pm (Gym)
Cost: $56.00 pm (8 weeks)
Advanced: 7:00-8:00 pm
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 18+
Advance Line Dance
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". The beginner class will take place in the gym.
Instructor: Marilyn Pellerine
Start Date: Tuesday April 22nd
End Date: Tuesday June 10th
Beginner: 5:45-6:45 pm (Gym)
Cost: $56.00 pm (8 weeks)
Advanced: 7:00-8:00 pm
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 18+
Beginner Yoga with Deb
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
Dates: Sunday April 27th, May 4th , 11th , June 15th, 22nd , 29th
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $48.00 (6 weeks)
Age: Adult
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
Dates: Sunday April 27th, May 4th , 11th , June 15th, 22nd , 29th
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $48.00 (6 weeks)
Age: Adult
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 strengthen 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 26th
End Date: Saturday June 21st
* No class May 17th*
Time: 10:00-11:00 am
Cost: $66.00 (8 weeks)
Age: Adult
This gentle, but lively chair yoga class combines seated and standing yoga postures, with a variety of creative movements. The class will help to strengthen 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 26th
End Date: Saturday June 21st
* No class May 17th*
Time: 10:00-11:00 am
Cost: $66.00 (8 weeks)
Age: Adult
Gentle Flow Yoga with Kim
Ease into Yoga: Balance, Strength, and Confidence
This beginner-friendly class is thoughtfully designed for those seeking to enhance balance, build a strong foundation, and learn essential yoga poses at a comfortable pace. Whether you’re looking to relax, recover from a busy day, or replenish your energy, this class provides a welcoming space to unwind and reconnect with your body. With gentle movements that improve strength, flexibility, and confidence, it’s perfect for those on their feet all day or anyone craving a moment of calm and self-care. Embrace a practice that nurtures your well-being—start your yoga journey today, and let your body and mind feel restored.
Instructor: Kim Williamson
Start Date: Tuesday April 29th
End Date: Tuesday June 17th
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Cost: $66.00 (8 weeks)
Age: Adult
Ease into Yoga: Balance, Strength, and Confidence
This beginner-friendly class is thoughtfully designed for those seeking to enhance balance, build a strong foundation, and learn essential yoga poses at a comfortable pace. Whether you’re looking to relax, recover from a busy day, or replenish your energy, this class provides a welcoming space to unwind and reconnect with your body. With gentle movements that improve strength, flexibility, and confidence, it’s perfect for those on their feet all day or anyone craving a moment of calm and self-care. Embrace a practice that nurtures your well-being—start your yoga journey today, and let your body and mind feel restored.
Instructor: Kim Williamson
Start Date: Tuesday April 29th
End Date: Tuesday June 17th
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Cost: $66.00 (8 weeks)
Age: Adult
Ukulele Beginner
Ukulele Plus
Ukulele Beginner: All you need is a ukulele, tuner and the fun begins. Song, chords and tuning can be learned the first lesson.
Ukulele Plus: Is for those who have mastered the basic chords from beginner, changing chords smoothly and basic strumming. You will learn more chords and different strums by jamming to a variety of songs each week. Bring your ukulele and tuner with you.
Instructors Amanda Trainor/Dale Smith make playing your ukulele a fun experience.
Start Date: Wednesday April 23rd
End Date: Wednesday June 11th
Beginner : Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Beginner Plus: Time: 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 18+
Ukulele Plus
Ukulele Beginner: All you need is a ukulele, tuner and the fun begins. Song, chords and tuning can be learned the first lesson.
Ukulele Plus: Is for those who have mastered the basic chords from beginner, changing chords smoothly and basic strumming. You will learn more chords and different strums by jamming to a variety of songs each week. Bring your ukulele and tuner with you.
Instructors Amanda Trainor/Dale Smith make playing your ukulele a fun experience.
Start Date: Wednesday April 23rd
End Date: Wednesday June 11th
Beginner : Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Beginner Plus: Time: 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 18+
Children's Floor Hockey
The North Woodside Community Centre is providing a Floor Hockey program for youth ages 7-12 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: Friday May 2nd
End Date: Friday June 20th
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Cost: $20.00
Age: 7-12 years
The North Woodside Community Centre is providing a Floor Hockey program for youth ages 7-12 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: Friday May 2nd
End Date: Friday June 20th
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Cost: $20.00
Age: 7-12 years
Little Artist's 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 May 3rd and May 10th
Time: 11:00-12:00 pm
Cost: $25.00 (includes supplies)
Ages: 8-11 years
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 May 3rd and May 10th
Time: 11:00-12:00 pm
Cost: $25.00 (includes supplies)
Ages: 8-11 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 by playing bingo.
This is a social bingo with cash prizes. Coffee, tea and sweets will be served.
10 games for $5.00
Dates: Thursday April 10th, 24th, May 8th, 22nd, June 12th
Time: 1:00- 3:00 pm
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 by playing bingo.
This is a social bingo with cash prizes. Coffee, tea and sweets will be served.
10 games for $5.00
Dates: Thursday April 10th, 24th, May 8th, 22nd, June 12th
Time: 1:00- 3:00 pm
Youth Night Drop-In
Every Friday night the North Woodside Community Centre has rooms 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, basketball shot , board games 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. There will be a gym night and a movie night once a month.
Youth must be registered online before the first night the youth attends.
Date: Ongoing until Friday May 9th
Time: 7:00-8:30 pm
Cost: Free
Age: 7-12 years
Every Friday night the North Woodside Community Centre has rooms 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, basketball shot , board games 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. There will be a gym night and a movie night once a month.
Youth must be registered online before the first night the youth attends.
Date: Ongoing until Friday May 9th
Time: 7:00-8:30 pm
Cost: Free
Age: 7-12 years
Chair Yoga and Dance
Chair Yoga and Dance combines gentle seated and standing yoga poses with easy to follow dances that consist of gentle yoga movements synchronized to music. the fun dances add a light cardio element to the practice. A wide range of musical genres from over the years are used. The class also provides time for meditation and relaxation. Everyone is welcome! Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Instructor: Patricia Power
Start Date: Thursday April 24th
End Date: Thursday June 12th
Time: 10:00-11:00 am
Cost: $66.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 18+
Chair Yoga and Dance combines gentle seated and standing yoga poses with easy to follow dances that consist of gentle yoga movements synchronized to music. the fun dances add a light cardio element to the practice. A wide range of musical genres from over the years are used. The class also provides time for meditation and relaxation. Everyone is welcome! Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Instructor: Patricia Power
Start Date: Thursday April 24th
End Date: Thursday June 12th
Time: 10:00-11:00 am
Cost: $66.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 18+
Let's Get Cooking
This cooking program is a hands-on class that allows children to gain confidence in the kitchen, try new food, and most of all inspire kitchen creativity. Children will work together to make recipes from scratch, learn about the different uses of utensils and how to properly measure ingredients, as well as how to follow proper kitchen safety and hygiene procedures. At the end of each class, children will be able to sample the recipe they have made. On the final class, each child will be given a cookbook with all of the recipes made to take home. Help foster the inner chef in your child!
Instructor: Tina Richardson
Dates: Saturday April 26th, May 3rd, 10th, 24th, 31st, and June 7th
* No class May 17th*
Time: 9:15-10:45 am
Cost: $50.00 (includes supplies) (6 weeks)
Age: 7-12 years
This cooking program is a hands-on class that allows children to gain confidence in the kitchen, try new food, and most of all inspire kitchen creativity. Children will work together to make recipes from scratch, learn about the different uses of utensils and how to properly measure ingredients, as well as how to follow proper kitchen safety and hygiene procedures. At the end of each class, children will be able to sample the recipe they have made. On the final class, each child will be given a cookbook with all of the recipes made to take home. Help foster the inner chef in your child!
Instructor: Tina Richardson
Dates: Saturday April 26th, May 3rd, 10th, 24th, 31st, and June 7th
* No class May 17th*
Time: 9:15-10:45 am
Cost: $50.00 (includes supplies) (6 weeks)
Age: 7-12 years
Tai Chi/Qigong for Better Health
Numerous scientific studies have shown many health benefits of practicing Tai Chi on a regular basis. The Tai Chi for Better Health classes will be focusing on a subset of Tai Chi and Qigong movements as well as breath work that will help you to: Improve your balance, Reduce your lower back pain, and Boost your immune system.
Instructor: Jack Godfrey
Start Date: Monday April 28th
End Date: Monday June 23rd
* No class May 19th *
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 18+
Numerous scientific studies have shown many health benefits of practicing Tai Chi on a regular basis. The Tai Chi for Better Health classes will be focusing on a subset of Tai Chi and Qigong movements as well as breath work that will help you to: Improve your balance, Reduce your lower back pain, and Boost your immune system.
Instructor: Jack Godfrey
Start Date: Monday April 28th
End Date: Monday June 23rd
* No class May 19th *
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 18+
Guitar Basics
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 28th
End Date: Monday June 23rd
* No class: May 19th *
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $40.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 18+
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 28th
End Date: Monday June 23rd
* No class: May 19th *
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $40.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 18+
Gentle Mat/Chair Yoga with Pat
Gentle yoga welcomes all to practice yoga in a way that is best for them. Options are provided for all poses in order to make the practice accessible. The floor poses can either be done on a mat or chair. Standing poses can be done with or without the support of a chair. Props such as balls, yoga straps and blocks are used in the practice. The class also includes meditation. Please bring a yoga mat, a small blanket, a water bottle as well as yoga blocks and a yoga strap if you have them.
Instructor: Patricia Power
Start Date: Tuesday April 22nd
End Date: Tuesday June 10th
Time: 11:15-12:15 pm
Cost: $66.00 (8 weeks)
Age 18+
Gentle yoga welcomes all to practice yoga in a way that is best for them. Options are provided for all poses in order to make the practice accessible. The floor poses can either be done on a mat or chair. Standing poses can be done with or without the support of a chair. Props such as balls, yoga straps and blocks are used in the practice. The class also includes meditation. Please bring a yoga mat, a small blanket, a water bottle as well as yoga blocks and a yoga strap if you have them.
Instructor: Patricia Power
Start Date: Tuesday April 22nd
End Date: Tuesday June 10th
Time: 11:15-12:15 pm
Cost: $66.00 (8 weeks)
Age 18+