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Outside Groups/Programming

North Woodside Community Centre

The North Woodside Community Centre also has a variety of Regular Bookings who offer programs.  See information below regarding the programs held here at the NWCC.  Please contact the following groups individually for information regarding their classes, not the centre.  Enjoy!

Our Regular Bookings are groups which rent out classrooms or the gym within the Community Centre.  We have a wide range of groups and activities.  Please check them out!

Square Dancing

Add Fun, Fitness and Fellowship to your life.  There’s music & dancing to set your toes tapping.
Lake City Swingers Dance Thursday evenings
September to May 7:30-9:30 pm
Couples & Singles Welcome  $5/person/evening

Come and try it!
Information:  435-4544 or 463-3170
www.squaredance.ns.ca (Future Friends)

Belly Dance Basics & Beyond - Bernadette Dawson

Explore the ancient rites of the oldest dance.
Belly dance is an exciting and low impact way to exercise, suitable for all body types, ages and sizes for men as well as women.  Bernadette has almost 30 yrs of experience.  She is the founder of Genies of the Mist and Director and Choreographer for Belly Dance! Basics and Beyond.  

Classes are held Sunday nights at the North Woodside Community Centre.  
Beginners Sunday 6:30-7:30 pm  $70
Intermediate Sunday 7:30-9:00 pm  $85

For more info on start dates, etc. please contact Bernadette at 462-0007,www.geniesofthemist.ca or bdawson@ns.sympatico.ca 

Zumba
Sundays 10:30-11:30 am starting Feb 19

Call Annie for more information  431-6992

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Top Hats and Roses

A new fitness program for seniors started last month.  It is low impact in nature and an excellent venue for those who have a balance or co-ordination issue.  There are specific exercises for anyone suffering from arthritis.  Every class ends with stretching, flexibility

and relaxation exercise for the entire body.  Exercise is done to music from the 50's & 60'sand fun is had by all.  Everyone is welcome!

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11:00 AM in the gym.  
Roberta is the instructor
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Budocentral Martial Arts Academy

Our regular weekly programs are non-
tournament and focus on building the self-esteem 
and self-confidence of all who participate. 
Kyushu-Ryu Ju-Jitsu - An ancient traditional Japanese martial art that employs strikes, joint locks, throws, come-alongs, chokes, grappling and weapons. This non-tournament style is very street oriented. 
Karate-do Shotokai - a non-tournament karate style where movements are generally flowing and full of vitality and energy, while always applying the principles of harmony and relaxation
W.A.S.P. - Women's Awareness Survival Program is an exciting new self-defence workshop for women built on RSAD, TACT, Ju-Jitsu and Bully Proof taught by Johanne Connolly and Frank Zinck.
Bully Proof - Bully Proof is assertiveness training for elementary school aged kids. It's a two and a half hour workshop designed to teach kids how to walk, talk, act and prepare a plan for dealing with bullies.

For more information email Frank at fzinck@budocentral.com or call (902) 464-8794

Leica Hardy School of Dance

The Leica Hardy School of Dance provides outstanding dance education in a friendly and constructive environment for ages three to adult.  Offering creative movement, ballet, jazz and modern dance instruction, class sizes are limited to assure that students receive individualized care and attention.  All classes are affordably priced.  For further information please contact us at 466-0101 or at www.leicahardyschoolofdance.com

VON Quilters

Tuesday Mornings from 9:30-12:00 noon at the NWCC, 230 Pleasant Street, Dartmouth.  Experienced quilters wanted for creating charity quilts for the Victorian Order of Nurses.  If you would enjoy a morning out quilting with a friendly group of volunteer quilters every Tuesday morning, we would love to have you join us.  It is a nice social morning of quilting that serves a good cause.  For more info, contact Theresa at 466-5024.

The Down Home Fiddlers

Started in 1999, we meet weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7-10 pm at the NWCC. On the second Wednesday of each month, the group plays for a senoirs dance at the Campbells Senoir Citizens Club—All are welcome.  The group has 30 plus musicians, comprised of mostly fiddlers.  Guitar, mandolin, banjo and keyboard players are encouraged to bring their instruments and provide backup.  The group supports a variety of causes and welcomes visitors to  participate or just listen in.  A small nominal fee per person is charged per evening to pay for the facilities.
Feel free to call if you have any questions:  
  Doug  435-4168  
Maritimefiddler.ca 

Watercolour Classes for Beginners 
With Rhonda Marineau

Jan 2012
7-9pm 
$80.00 (plus basic supplies) 
Come and learn to paint watercolour in a friendly, small-class environment. Here you will learn everything from 
the basic supplies and their uses to a ton of techniques. 
You will complete a minimum of two paintings over the course of the four weeks. 
Don't be disappointed with workshops, come and enjoy a full hands-on experience.

For more information or to register, contact: 
Rhonda Marineau at 469-3956 or email: Rhonda@bromoc.com

All About Dogs
Pawsitive Dog Training

Offers pawsitive dog training providing all levels of Obedience training from an experienced trainer with years of experience. All of our class sessions are 6 weeks long for an hour each class.
Puppy Kindergarten $90
Basic Obedience $95
Please Contact Meaghan Lumley
(902) 463-1313  
allaboutdogs@live.ca
or visit www.allaboutdogz.net for more information!

Zumba Gold!

Designed for the active older adult population, 
beginner exercisers, overweight and obese individuals,
those recovering from injury or in rehabilitation and those
with special needs! 

Monday 6:30-7:30 pm    Wed. evening 7:00-8:00 pm

$7.00 pre-registered 
$10.00 drop-in 
If you attend the Monday class for $7.00 you can
attend  Wednesday class for $3.00
This promo is available on a weekly basis only.

facebook/Zumba Gold!

Golden Rule Dog Training

Golden Rule Dog Training runs both a General Obedience and Puppy Kindergarten Class at the North Woodside Community Centre. Dogs learn how to reliably come when called, walk on a loose leash, stays, sits downs and much more. Classes are focused on building a positive bond with your dog and helping you understand how they learn and communicate with us and each other. We are always looking for new customers and classes are running every month. Sizes are kept small to increase individual attention for each person. To Sign up for the next class emailgoldenruletraining@gmail.com and checkout our website atwww.goldenruletraining.ca

WORK YOUR CORE!

Challenge your body in new ways!

Strengthening and toning the core with special focus on the abs, back and pelvic floor. This class will improve your posture, release tension from your neck and back, stabilize your pelvis and better your overall quality of life! Great for everyone.

Start date: January 26th 2012

Thursdays @ 8pm

$80 for the 8week program

$12/drop-in

What you need: mat, towel and bottle of water

Contact Annie for more information or to register at halifax@outdoorfitness.ca or 431.6992  

230 Pleasant Street, Dartmouth, N.S.  B2Y 3R8
Phone: 463-9276
Fax: 463-1488