Silver Series & Specialized Programs
Silver Series programs are designed for older adults seeking to improve or maintain a healthy, vibrant and active lifestyle. All programs are taught by certified fitness professionals in a supportive and encouraging environment.
With a wide range of offerings, you are bound to find a class you will enjoy! A limited number of reserved parking spaces are also available near The Richard J. CURRIE CENTER for Silver Series participants with mobility concerns.
- General: Happy Hearts I Move Well I Silver Strength & Balance (Formerly known as Silver Strides)
- Specialized programs: APEX | AXON | Body & Bones I EXCEL Cancer & Exercise
Winter 2022 Schedule
Happy Hearts
Fitness, fun, and function! Our experienced and talented instructors teach cardiovascular movements, interval training, overall strength training, balance, and flexibility. Designed for: Older adults who are looking to maintain or improve their fitness level in an enjoyable and supportive atmosphere.
Forms: Get Active I Health History
Winter session: Instructed by Lauren Rogers & Wendy Hamelin (Yoga)
Happy Hearts Fitness | Mondays & Wednesdays 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM | Jan.10 - Apr. 20 (14 weeks) | Fees: $95 + HST members; $110 + HST non-members
Happy Hearts Yoga I Fridays 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM I Jan.14 - April 22 (14 weeks) I Fees: $140 + HST members; $170 + HST non-members
*No class Mon. Feb 21 due to Family Day, March 7, 9 and 11 due to the March Break.
Discounts provided for combining Happy Hearts Fitness with Yoga.
Move Well for 50+ (Pilates Inspired)
Move Well is a pilates inspired class created and designed by Wendy to fit the needs of the more mature participant. This is a slower-paced and adapted class to improve mobility, balance and increase overall strength. Note: Participants must have the ability to get up and down from the floor and be functionally independent.
Forms: Get Active I Health History
Winter session: Instructed by Wendy Hamelin | Tuesdays, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Jan. 11 - April 19 (14 weeks) | Fees: $140 + HST members; $170 + HST non-members
*No class March 8 due to the March Break.
Silver Strength & Balance
(Formerly known as Silver Strides)
Progressively improve your strength and balance in this twice per week program led by certified personal trainers. Each class consists of a warm up, strength training, balance, coordination, cardio and flexibility to help you feel confident in your daily movement patterns as you lead an active, healthy lifestyle. Pre and post testing is used as a measurement for improvement to monitor progress throughout the series.
Forms: Get Active I Health History
Winter session: Instructed by Marcus Lees & Courtni Soucy
Virtual Program: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10 AM - 11 AM | Jan.11 - April 21 (14 weeks) | Fees: $100 + HST members; $120 + HST non-members
In Person Program: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Jan.11 - April 21 (14 weeks) | Fees: $100 + HST members; $120 + HST non-members
*No class March 8 and March 10 due to the March Break.
Specialized programs
Specialized programs are geared specifically for various chronic conditions. Participants will be asked to have their doctor fill out a program specific medical form. Please see each program for the forms required.
All programs include pre- and post-testing, which is used as a measurement for improvement to monitor progress throughout the series.
APEX
The Apex program provides participants with a safe environment in which they can be physically active. Each class includes cardiovascular exercises along with strength training exercises.
All exercises are led by a CSEP Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP). Pre and post-program testing is completed and is used as an objective measure for improvement throughout the program.
Forms: Get Active I Health History I Physician Form
Winter session: Instructed by Caitlin Doyle | Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 9 AM - 10 AM | Jan.10 - April 22 (14 weeks) | Fees: $140 + HST members; $170 + HST non-members
*No class Mon, Feb 21 due to Family Day, March 7,9 and 11 due to the March Break.
A.X.O.N
The A.X.O.N program is designed to provide individuals who are experiencing physical complications due to a neurological condition with a safe place to be physically active. Each class incorporates exercises that will help to build and/or maintain upper and lower body strength as well as balance.
All exercises are led by Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology (CSEP) certified staff. Pre and post testing is completed and is used as an objective measurement for improvement.
Forms: Get Active I Health History I Physician Form
Winter session: Instructed by Caitlin Doyle & Mohammad Keshavarz I Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | Jan.11 - April 21 (14 weeks) | Fees: $140 + HST members; $170 + HST non-members
*No class March 8 and 10 due to the March Break.
Body & Bones
Body & Bones is led by BoneFit trained (by Osteoporosis Canada) and CSEP certified staff.
It consists of a three day per week progressive program that includes resistance exercises and functional training. Days 1 & 2 will consist of full-body strengthening exercises and core conditioning, using bodyweight, light handheld weights, stability balls, and elastic bands. Day 3 will focus more on balance and flexibility work.
In previous programs, Body & Bones conditioning participants saw an increase in grip strength, lower body strength, range of motion of the hips and shoulders, and improved balance. These findings have strong correlations to the maintenance of an independent lifestyle and the prevention of a functional decline. Upon completion of the program, past participants also recorded an increase in quality of life.
Classes are tailored to meet the physical needs of each individual participant.
This program is designed for older adults who have osteoporosis or osteoarthritis and are looking for a full-body strengthening program.
Forms: Get Active I Health History I Physician Form
Winter session: Instructed by Caitlin Doyle, Mohammad Keshavarz & Wendy Hamelin (Yoga) | Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Jan 10 - April 22 (14 weeks) | Fees: $140 +HST members; $170 + HST non-members.
*No class Mon, Feb 21 due to Family Day, March 7, 9 and 11 due to the March break.
Photos provided by Terry Kelly Productions.
EXCEL Cancer & Exercise
EXCEL Cancer & Exercise provides an opportunity for cancer survivors to be physically activity with a twice per week program that is catered to your needs. Designed to improve overall fitness and health, as well as a support network for participants, this program is aimed at reducing barriers to exercise and improving the lives of cancer survivors.
Winter session: Instructed by Caitlin Doyle | Mondays & Wednesdays 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Jan 10 - April 11 (12 weeks) I Fees: Free; Contact Caitlin Doyle to register.
*No class Mon, Feb 21 due to Family Day, March 7 & 9 due to the March break.
