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.
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NWCC Fall Programs 2021 (Pending Covid-19 Protocols in Place)
*Fall Registration Begins Monday September 13th at 9:00 am*
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 Sept 13th
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 - class is full
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 Sept 29th
End Date: Friday October 22nd
Time: Wed 12:30-1:30 pm, Fri 12:30-2:30 pm
Cost: $3.00 or punch card of 10 for $20.00
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. 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 Sept 13th
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 - class is full
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 Sept 29th
End Date: Friday October 22nd
Time: Wed 12:30-1:30 pm, Fri 12:30-2:30 pm
Cost: $3.00 or punch card of 10 for $20.00
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 Sept 15th
Mon, Wed, Fri
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 Sept 15th
Mon, Wed, Fri
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 - class is full
Play the Guitar
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 Sept 27th
End Date: Monday Nov 22nd (No class Oct 11th)
Learn Time: 6:30-7:30 pm - class is full
Play Time: 7:45-8:45 pm
Cost: $40.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 16+
Play the Guitar
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 Sept 27th
End Date: Monday Nov 22nd (No class Oct 11th)
Learn Time: 6:30-7:30 pm - class is full
Play Time: 7:45-8:45 pm
Cost: $40.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 16+
Nia Dance - class is full
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: Elizabeth Pierce
Start Date: Monday Sept 27th
End Date: Monday Nov 22nd (No class Oct 11th)
Time: 7:15-8:15 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: Elizabeth Pierce
Start Date: Monday Sept 27th
End Date: Monday Nov 22nd (No class Oct 11th)
Time: 7:15-8:15 pm
Cost: $66.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 16+
Beginner Line Dance - class is full
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 Oct 5th
End Date: Tuesday Nov 23rd
Beginner class 1 Time: 7:00-8:00 pm - class is full
Beginner class 2 Time: 8:15-9:15 pm - class is full
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 Oct 5th
End Date: Tuesday Nov 23rd
Beginner class 1 Time: 7:00-8:00 pm - class is full
Beginner class 2 Time: 8:15-9:15 pm - class is full
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Age: Adult
Yoga - Gentle Flow - class is full
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 Sept 28th
End Date: Tuesday Nov 16th
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 Sept 28th
End Date: Tuesday Nov 16th
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $66.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 16+
Ukulele - classes are 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 Oct 6th
End Date: Wednesday Nov 24th
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 Oct 6th
End Date: Wednesday Nov 24th
Beginner 1 Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Beginner 2 Time: 7:45-8:45 pm
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 16+
Bellyfit - class is full
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 Oct 7th
End Date: Thursday Dec 2nd (No class Nov 11th)
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 Oct 7th
End Date: Thursday Dec 2nd (No class Nov 11th)
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 16+
LeBARRE - has been cancelled
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 Oct 7th
End Date: Thursday Dec 2nd (No class Nov 11th)
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 Oct 7th
End Date: Thursday Dec 2nd (No class Nov 11th)
Time: 7:45-8:45 pm
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 16+
Qigong - has been cancelled
Qigong is an ancient Chinese mind-body practice that restores the physical body; cultivates the internal energy (qi); and calms and sharpens the mind. The movements are simple and allow access to everyone. To begin to benefit you do not have to be fit; you don’t have to be flexible; you don’t even have to be able to stand up. What is required is the willingness to show up and do your best. This class is suitable for beginners.
Instructor: Jack Godfrey
Start Date: Sunday Sept 26th
End Date: Sunday Nov 28th (No class Oct 10th, 31st)
Time: 6:15-7:15 pm
Cost: $56.00
Age: Adult
Qigong is an ancient Chinese mind-body practice that restores the physical body; cultivates the internal energy (qi); and calms and sharpens the mind. The movements are simple and allow access to everyone. To begin to benefit you do not have to be fit; you don’t have to be flexible; you don’t even have to be able to stand up. What is required is the willingness to show up and do your best. This class is suitable for beginners.
Instructor: Jack Godfrey
Start Date: Sunday Sept 26th
End Date: Sunday Nov 28th (No class Oct 10th, 31st)
Time: 6:15-7:15 pm
Cost: $56.00
Age: Adult
Children's Dance- has been cancelled
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 Oct 2nd
End Date: Saturday Nov 27th (No class Nov 13th)
Age: 4-6 years Time: 10:15-11:00 am
Age: 7-9 years Time: 11:15-12:00 pm
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 Oct 2nd
End Date: Saturday Nov 27th (No class Nov 13th)
Age: 4-6 years Time: 10:15-11:00 am
Age: 7-9 years Time: 11:15-12:00 pm
Cost: $40.00 (8 weeks)
Cooking for Kids - has been 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 Oct 2nd
End Date: Saturday Nov 27th (No class Nov 13th)
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 Oct 2nd
End Date: Saturday Nov 27th (No class Nov 13th)
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Cost: $55.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 8-12 years
Active Chair Yoga
This gentle, but lively chair yoga class combines seated and standing yoga postures, with a variety of creative movements. Props, such as balls, resistance bands and yoga straps add both challenge and playfulness to the class. This class will help to strengthen the body, while improving balance, flexibility and coordination. The mind/body connection will be enhanced through a focus on the breath and practices such as self massage and meditation. Options are provided so that everyone can comfortably participate. Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Instructor: Patricia Power
Start Date: Saturday Oct 9th
End Date: Saturday Dec 4th (No class Nov 13th)
Time: 10:30-11:30 am
Cost: $66.00
Age: Adult
This gentle, but lively chair yoga class combines seated and standing yoga postures, with a variety of creative movements. Props, such as balls, resistance bands and yoga straps add both challenge and playfulness to the class. This class will help to strengthen the body, while improving balance, flexibility and coordination. The mind/body connection will be enhanced through a focus on the breath and practices such as self massage and meditation. Options are provided so that everyone can comfortably participate. Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Instructor: Patricia Power
Start Date: Saturday Oct 9th
End Date: Saturday Dec 4th (No class Nov 13th)
Time: 10:30-11:30 am
Cost: $66.00
Age: Adult
Social Dance - cancelled for this session due to instructor 's back injury
Grab your dancing shoes and join us each Wednesday night with instructor Mike Kaplan. Start with some all-time favourites such as Basic Jive and Waltz. During the 10 weeks you will also try some Contemporary Polka among other styles. The last night of class you will dance the night away with all that was learned while socializing and enjoying a few appetizers.
Instructor: Mike Kaplan
Start Date: Wednesday Sept 29th
End Date: Wednesday Dec 1st
Time: 7:00-8:00 pm
Cost: $80.00 per couple (10 weeks)
Age: Adult
Grab your dancing shoes and join us each Wednesday night with instructor Mike Kaplan. Start with some all-time favourites such as Basic Jive and Waltz. During the 10 weeks you will also try some Contemporary Polka among other styles. The last night of class you will dance the night away with all that was learned while socializing and enjoying a few appetizers.
Instructor: Mike Kaplan
Start Date: Wednesday Sept 29th
End Date: Wednesday Dec 1st
Time: 7:00-8:00 pm
Cost: $80.00 per couple (10 weeks)
Age: Adult
Introduction to Yoga - class is full
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 Sept 26th
End Date: Sunday Nov 28th (No class Oct 10th, Oct 31st)
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 Sept 26th
End Date: Sunday Nov 28th (No class Oct 10th, Oct 31st)
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $66.00 (8 weeks)
Age: 16+
Tai Chi
Originally developed for self-defense, Tai Chi has evolved into a graceful form of exercise that's now used for stress reduction and a variety of other health conditions. Often described as meditation in motion, Tai Chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements.
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that, today, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing. Each posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.
Instructor: Jack Godfrey
Start Date: Monday Sept 27th
End Date: Monday Nov 22nd (No class Oct 11th)
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Age: Adult
Originally developed for self-defense, Tai Chi has evolved into a graceful form of exercise that's now used for stress reduction and a variety of other health conditions. Often described as meditation in motion, Tai Chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements.
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that, today, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing. Each posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.
Instructor: Jack Godfrey
Start Date: Monday Sept 27th
End Date: Monday Nov 22nd (No class Oct 11th)
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Cost: $56.00 (8 weeks)
Age: Adult
Carpet Bowling - has been cancelled
We are very excited to be offering carpet bowling on Saturdays in the fall. The sport is open to ages 20+. Carpet Bowling offers social and physical activity. This sport is a variation of lawn bowling and uses carpets 30 ft. long and 6 ft. wide. It has been a popular pastime for more than 100 years across the globe. The most important part is being able to bend and throw the ball.
Facilitator: Alan Morris
Start Date: Saturday Oct 2nd
End Date: Saturday Dec 11th (No drop-in on Nov 13th)
Time: 10:00 am-12:00 noon
Cost: $2.00
Age: 20+
We are very excited to be offering carpet bowling on Saturdays in the fall. The sport is open to ages 20+. Carpet Bowling offers social and physical activity. This sport is a variation of lawn bowling and uses carpets 30 ft. long and 6 ft. wide. It has been a popular pastime for more than 100 years across the globe. The most important part is being able to bend and throw the ball.
Facilitator: Alan Morris
Start Date: Saturday Oct 2nd
End Date: Saturday Dec 11th (No drop-in on Nov 13th)
Time: 10:00 am-12:00 noon
Cost: $2.00
Age: 20+