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.
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NWCC Spring Programs 2021
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 after 8:30 am on the day of play. Court is limited to 10 players. Once the 10 spots have been filled, the court will be closed to others.
Start Date: Monday Jan 11th
Mon, Tues, Thurs
Time: Mon 1:30-3:30 pm
Tues, Thurs: 10:00-12:00 pm and 1:30-3:30 pm
Cost: $3.00 or punch card of 10 for $20.00
Age: Adult
*Must call to register each day*
Pickleball - Beginner
This is an instructional drop-in for the first time player as well as someone who is a novice and requires more instruction on the rules and more confidence and experience with the game. Group size will be limited to eight. The drop-in will be facilitated by an experienced Pickleball player.
Start Date: Wednesday April 7th
End Date: Friday April 30th
Time: Wed 12:30-1:30 pm, Fri 12:30-2:30 pm
Cost: $3.00 or punch card of 10 for $20.00 (4 weeks)
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. 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 after 8:30 am on the day of play. Court is limited to 10 players. Once the 10 spots have been filled, the court will be closed to others.
Start Date: Monday Jan 11th
Mon, Tues, Thurs
Time: Mon 1:30-3:30 pm
Tues, Thurs: 10:00-12:00 pm and 1:30-3:30 pm
Cost: $3.00 or punch card of 10 for $20.00
Age: Adult
*Must call to register each day*
Pickleball - Beginner
This is an instructional drop-in for the first time player as well as someone who is a novice and requires more instruction on the rules and more confidence and experience with the game. Group size will be limited to eight. The drop-in will be facilitated by an experienced Pickleball player.
Start Date: Wednesday April 7th
End Date: Friday April 30th
Time: Wed 12:30-1:30 pm, Fri 12:30-2:30 pm
Cost: $3.00 or punch card of 10 for $20.00 (4 weeks)
Age: Adult
Top Hats and Roses 50+ Fitness Club
Looking for a great fitness program for seniors? This program is low impact in nature and an excellent venue for those who have a balance or coordination issue. There are specific exercises for anyone suffering from arthritis. Each day weights are used to work on strength and endurance. Chairs will be provided for participants who find it difficult for some types of floor exercises to ensure they still benefit from the exercise. Every class ends with stretching, flexibility and relaxation exercises for the entire body. Exercise is done to music from the 50's to 80's! Fun is had by all and everyone is welcome. All participants should bring their own mats.
Instructor: Margot Butler-Miller
Start Date: Wednesday January 13th
Mon, Wed, Fri
Mon / Fri Time: 9:30-10:30 am; 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Wed Time: 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Cost: $5.00 or punch card of 10 for $40.00
Age: 50+
*Must call to register each day*
Looking for a great fitness program for seniors? This program is low impact in nature and an excellent venue for those who have a balance or coordination issue. There are specific exercises for anyone suffering from arthritis. Each day weights are used to work on strength and endurance. Chairs will be provided for participants who find it difficult for some types of floor exercises to ensure they still benefit from the exercise. Every class ends with stretching, flexibility and relaxation exercises for the entire body. Exercise is done to music from the 50's to 80's! Fun is had by all and everyone is welcome. All participants should bring their own mats.
Instructor: Margot Butler-Miller
Start Date: Wednesday January 13th
Mon, Wed, Fri
Mon / Fri Time: 9:30-10:30 am; 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Wed Time: 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Cost: $5.00 or punch card of 10 for $40.00
Age: 50+
*Must call to register each day*
Learn the Guitar / Play the Guitar - cancelled
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 19th
End Date: Monday June 14th (No class May 24th)
Learn Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Play Time: 7:45-8:45 pm
Cost: $40.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 16
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 19th
End Date: Monday June 14th (No class May 24th)
Learn Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Play Time: 7:45-8:45 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: Maggie MacDonald
Start Date: Monday April 12th
End Date: Monday June 7th (No class May 24th)
Time: 7:15-8:30 pm
Cost: $66.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 16+
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: Maggie MacDonald
Start Date: Monday April 12th
End Date: Monday June 7th (No class May 24th)
Time: 7:15-8:30 pm
Cost: $66.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 16+
Beginner / Advanced Line Dance
Have you seen a group of people line dancing and wished you could do that too because it looks like so much fun? Country Line Dancing is fun, and is a great way to get MOVING! Classes are designed for those who have never lined danced before, or who are restarting after a time of not dancing. Instructor Marilyn Pellerine teaches classics, and current dances that will get you up on the dance floor!
Instructor: Marilyn Pellerine
Start Date: Tuesday April 13th
End Date: Tuesday June 1st
Beginner Time: 7:00-8:00 pm - full
Advanced Time: 8:15-9:15 pm - cancelled
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Age: Adult
Have you seen a group of people line dancing and wished you could do that too because it looks like so much fun? Country Line Dancing is fun, and is a great way to get MOVING! Classes are designed for those who have never lined danced before, or who are restarting after a time of not dancing. Instructor Marilyn Pellerine teaches classics, and current dances that will get you up on the dance floor!
Instructor: Marilyn Pellerine
Start Date: Tuesday April 13th
End Date: Tuesday June 1st
Beginner Time: 7:00-8:00 pm - full
Advanced Time: 8:15-9:15 pm - cancelled
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Age: Adult
Yoga - Gentle Flow
This class is appropriate for those new to yoga or those with yoga experience who are interested in the 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 13th
End Date: Tuesday June 1st
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $66.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 16+
This class is appropriate for those new to yoga or those with yoga experience who are interested in the 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 13th
End Date: Tuesday June 1st
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $66.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 16+
Ukulele - cancelled
All you need is a ukulele and the fun begins. Song, chords and tuning can be learned during the first lesson. If you have played before you will continue to learn to strum, learn more chords and songs. Instructor Amanda Trainor makes learning the ukulele an enjoyable experience. Come and join us!
Instructor: Amanda Trainor
Start Date: Wednesday April 14th
End Date: Wednesday June 2nd
Beginner 1 Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Beginner 2 Time: 7:45-8:45 pm
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 16+
All you need is a ukulele and the fun begins. Song, chords and tuning can be learned during the first lesson. If you have played before you will continue to learn to strum, learn more chords and songs. Instructor Amanda Trainor makes learning the ukulele an enjoyable experience. Come and join us!
Instructor: Amanda Trainor
Start Date: Wednesday April 14th
End Date: Wednesday June 2nd
Beginner 1 Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Beginner 2 Time: 7:45-8:45 pm
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 16+
Bellyfit
Bellyfit is the world's only standardized, holistic fusion of fitness, belly dance and yoga exclusively for women of all ages and fitness levels. Please wear your favourite athletic shoes and workout clothing, and bring a water bottle and a yoga mat.
Instructor: Jessica Goreham Penney
Start Date: Thursday April 15th
End Date: Thursday June 3rd
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 16+
Bellyfit is the world's only standardized, holistic fusion of fitness, belly dance and yoga exclusively for women of all ages and fitness levels. Please wear your favourite athletic shoes and workout clothing, and bring a water bottle and a yoga mat.
Instructor: Jessica Goreham Penney
Start Date: Thursday April 15th
End Date: Thursday June 3rd
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 16+
LeBARRE
Using the LeBert Equalizers as your own personal barre. LeBarre combines balance, agility and resistance training with Pilates for a cardio-based barre fitness workout. LeBarre 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: Thursday April 15th
End Date: Thursday June 3rd
Time: 7:45-8:45 pm
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 16+
Using the LeBert Equalizers as your own personal barre. LeBarre combines balance, agility and resistance training with Pilates for a cardio-based barre fitness workout. LeBarre 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: Thursday April 15th
End Date: Thursday June 3rd
Time: 7:45-8:45 pm
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 16+
Youth Night
Every Friday night the North Woodside Community Centre has a room open just for you!. This free program is for youth ages 7-12 years. Come out and play your favourite video games, air hockey, 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. This program is limited to 12 youth due to Covid-19 regulations. Only the first 12 youth who register can take part in Youth Night this session. To register you must call the Centre at 902-463-9276. Drop-ins not permitted. Youth Night will run for 8 weeks this session. Register now!
This program is overseen by trained facilitators.
Start Date: Friday March 12th
End Date: Friday May 7th
(No Youth Night April 2nd)
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Cost: Free
Ages: 7-12
*Must register at office - Currently no drop-ins*
Every Friday night the North Woodside Community Centre has a room open just for you!. This free program is for youth ages 7-12 years. Come out and play your favourite video games, air hockey, 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. This program is limited to 12 youth due to Covid-19 regulations. Only the first 12 youth who register can take part in Youth Night this session. To register you must call the Centre at 902-463-9276. Drop-ins not permitted. Youth Night will run for 8 weeks this session. Register now!
This program is overseen by trained facilitators.
Start Date: Friday March 12th
End Date: Friday May 7th
(No Youth Night April 2nd)
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Cost: Free
Ages: 7-12
*Must register at office - Currently no drop-ins*
Children's Dance
Get the best of both worlds with this blended class of ballet and jazz! While improving our technique each week, we keep the focus on fun! Dancers will learn dance terminology, technique, and confidence..
Instructor: Shae Conrad
Start Date: Saturday April 24th
End Date: Saturday June 19th (No class May 22nd)
Time: 10:15-11:00 am Age: 4-6 years
Time: 11:15 am-12:00 pm Age: 7-9 years - cancelled
Cost: $40.00 (8 weeks)
Get the best of both worlds with this blended class of ballet and jazz! While improving our technique each week, we keep the focus on fun! Dancers will learn dance terminology, technique, and confidence..
Instructor: Shae Conrad
Start Date: Saturday April 24th
End Date: Saturday June 19th (No class May 22nd)
Time: 10:15-11:00 am Age: 4-6 years
Time: 11:15 am-12:00 pm Age: 7-9 years - cancelled
Cost: $40.00 (8 weeks)
Cooking for Kids - cancelled
This 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. Kids 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 dishes they have made. On the final class, each child will be given a cookbook with all the recipes to take home.
Instructor: Tina Richardson
Start Date: Saturday April 17th
End Date: Saturday June 12th (No class May 22nd)
Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm
Cost: $55.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 8-12 years
This 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. Kids 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 dishes they have made. On the final class, each child will be given a cookbook with all the recipes to take home.
Instructor: Tina Richardson
Start Date: Saturday April 17th
End Date: Saturday June 12th (No class May 22nd)
Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm
Cost: $55.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 8-12 years
Creative Crafts
This Creative Crafts program promotes imagination and creativity in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere. Each Saturday afternoon children will be creating a craft project they can take home and share with their family.
Instructor: Caitlyn Currie-Johnston
Start Date: Saturday April 17th
End Date: Saturday June 12th (No class May 22nd)
Time: 1:00-2:00 pm
Cost: $35.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 5-7 years
This Creative Crafts program promotes imagination and creativity in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere. Each Saturday afternoon children will be creating a craft project they can take home and share with their family.
Instructor: Caitlyn Currie-Johnston
Start Date: Saturday April 17th
End Date: Saturday June 12th (No class May 22nd)
Time: 1:00-2:00 pm
Cost: $35.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 5-7 years
Photography Basics - cancelled
This course is designed to help you get your camera off the automatic setting. The course explores what all the little icons in your camera menu mean and how you can use them to capture your best photos. Once the class is comfortable with how to use their cameras we move to discussing common photography mistakes (and how to avoid making them), composition and tips and tricks on how to get more creative images.
Instructor: Erin Legare
Start Date: Sunday April 11th
End Date: Sunday May 16th (No class May 9th)
Time: 6:15-7:45 pm
Cost: $51.00 (5 weeks)
Age: 16+
This course is designed to help you get your camera off the automatic setting. The course explores what all the little icons in your camera menu mean and how you can use them to capture your best photos. Once the class is comfortable with how to use their cameras we move to discussing common photography mistakes (and how to avoid making them), composition and tips and tricks on how to get more creative images.
Instructor: Erin Legare
Start Date: Sunday April 11th
End Date: Sunday May 16th (No class May 9th)
Time: 6:15-7:45 pm
Cost: $51.00 (5 weeks)
Age: 16+
Introduction to Yoga
You will explore the practice of yoga in a way specially designed for beginners of all shapes and sizes in a welcoming atmosphere. Please bring a yoga mat, water , and blanket. Masks must be worn for the duration of the class.
Instructor: Deborah Skilliter
Start Date: Sunday April 18th
End Date: Sunday June 13th (No class May 23rd)
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $66.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 16+
You will explore the practice of yoga in a way specially designed for beginners of all shapes and sizes in a welcoming atmosphere. Please bring a yoga mat, water , and blanket. Masks must be worn for the duration of the class.
Instructor: Deborah Skilliter
Start Date: Sunday April 18th
End Date: Sunday June 13th (No class May 23rd)
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $66.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 16+
The NWCC Spring Program Session is not as large as in previous session. Due to Covid-19, some programs are not able to run due to protocols and restricted space. We are committed to providing a safe environment to all our participants.