Active Seniors Week

Yoga & Mat Pilates

Description: This energizing class blends the core-strengthening principles of mat Pilates with the flexibility and mindfulness of yoga, creating a balanced workout that improves posture, stability, and overall well-being.

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Location: Fitness Studio, Leisure & Activity Centre (LAC), 177 Upper Park Road, Amherstview

Game & Gab
One-hour of friendly competition and conversation. We'll have a variety of board games and puzzles to choose from, along with tea and snacks. 

Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Amherstview Library

Balance System with Shauna, PhysioCare At Home

In this workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to speak with a physiotherapist, learn about the body’s balance systems, assess your balance, and practice a short balance routine. 

Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Number of spots: up to 20
Location: Fitness Studio, Leisure & Activity Centre (LAC), 177 Upper Park Road, Amherstview

Qi Gong

This is an introduction class to Qi Gong. Qi Gong is a practice of gentle movements, breathing, and meditation that promotes energy balance and overall health. Two popular routines are the Eight Brocades (Ba Duan Jin), a set of eight exercises for strength and circulation, and the 18 Forms (Shibashi), a flowing sequence that emphasizes relaxation and balance. Both styles are easy to learn and offer benefits like reducing stress, improving flexibility, and enhancing well-being.

Time: 3:30pm to 4:15pm
Number of spots: up to 20
Location: Fitness Studio, Leisure & Activity Centre (LAC), 177 Upper Park Road, Amherstview

Interesting Years Card Club is offering 2 free visits to check out the club. The are spots in the Club if interested reach out when on site at the program.

Euchre and Cribbage

Time: 6:45 p.m.
Location: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 9 Manitou Crescent West, Amherstview

Strong Seniors Class

You’re only as strong as you feel! This program is designed for seniors of all abilities and fitness levels. Our instructor will focus on exercises appropriate for maintaining bone mass, improving muscular and joint strength, endurance, and will wrap up with full body stretches.

Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Fitness Studio, Leisure & Activity Centre (LAC), 177 Upper Park Road, Amherstview

Space is limited call to register

Gentle Stretch Class

This class uses a chair for support in both standing and seated stretches. It is a great place to be if you are just starting back into fitness, looking to improve balance, wanting to increase mobility and flexibility, or if you just want to start the day off with a good old-fashioned stretch!

Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Fitness Studio, Leisure & Activity Centre (LAC), 177 Upper Park Road, Amherstview

Space is limited call to register

Tai Chi

The session promotes movement, flexibility, balance, and strength. It begins with warm-up exercises, followed by YANG style Tai Chi, done in a 10-move set, a 24-move set and the short set (42 moves)

Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Amherstview Community Hall, 177 Upper Park Road, Amherstview

Strength and Balance Workshop with Maple Family Health Team

Join our Occupational Therapist (OT), Physiotherapist (PT), and Community Service Worker (CSW) for an informative session on balance and falls prevention.  Learn how to stay safe, maintain independence, and build confidence in your mobility.

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 
Number of spots: 15
Location: Leisure & Activity Centre, 177 Upper Park Road, Amherstview 

Interesting Years Card Club is offering 2 free visits to check out the club. The are spots in the Club if interested reach out when on site at the program.

Euchre 
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: St. Peter's Anglican Church, 4333 Bath Road near Coronation Blvd

Pickleball

Drop-in pickleball

Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Bath Pickleball & Tennis Courts

Coffee Conversations & Crafting with Michelle from Midtown Kingston Health Home (A part of Kingston Community Health Centres)

Drop-in opportunity for Seniors to come together to enjoy a craft, coffee, treats, and conversations. 

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Leisure & Activity Centre (LAC), 177 Upper Park Road, Amherstview

Hearing tests with HearCanada

If you think you or a loved one might have hearing loss, the first step is to have a hearing test at a hearing clinic to get a better understanding of your hearing health. Our hearing care professionals are equipped with the necessary training, experience and technology to perform the hearing test you need. Once registered you will be given a time to attend for the 20 minute hearing test.

Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Number of spots: 1:1, 20-minute intervals
Location: Leisure & Activity Centre (LAC), 177 Upper Park Road, Amherstview

Interesting Years Card Club is offering 2 free visits to check out the club. The are spots in the Club if interested reach out when on site at the program.

Contract Bridge 
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: St. Peter's Anglican Church, 4333 Bath Road near Coronation Blvd.

Introduction to Line Dancing

Free intro to line dancing class with Carol

Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Amherstview Community Hall, 177 Upper Park Road, Amherstview

Paint Night

Enjoy some time painting a one of a kind masterpiece! Our experienced instructor will guide you through the step by step process to create your very own work of art!  All supplies for paint night will be provided, all you'll need to bring is your creative, artistic side! Refreshments will be available.

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Leisure & Activity Centre (LAC), 177 Upper Park Road, Amherstview

Yoga

Students will gain an understanding of postures, breath work and energy flow. Classes focus on moving safely between each position while improving your ability to flex, bend, balance and gain strength. Please register online or at the desk upon arrival.

Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Leisure & Activity Centre (LAC), 177 Upper Park Road, Amherstview