Health & Wellness Programs

Strength & Balance involves a combination of cardio, strength, balance and flexibility exercises. All you need are running shoes and some light weights.

• Monday 10-11am @ Stan Mills Lounge Almonte $50 for 12 classes Starting January 13 with Shawna
• Tuesday 1-2pm @ Almonte Civitan $50 for 12 classes Starting January 14 with Sylvie
• Thursday 1-2pm @ Almonte Civitan $50 for 12 classes Starting January 16 with Sylvie
• Thursday 3-4pm @ Arena Upper Room Pakenham $50 for 12 classes Starting January 16 with Raquel

Gentle Fit with Ruth

Low impact aerobics, and exercises designed to build muscle strength, improve balance and promote flexibility. Suitable for seniors requiring a less intense and more gradual approach to working out. The ability to walk with or without a mobility aid is necessary but many of the exercises can also be done in a chair. Information about how to avoid falls and what to do if one falls will be provided on a weekly basis as part of the program.

• Tuesday 1-2pm @ Stan Mills Lounge $50 for 12 classes Starting January 14

Fit as a Fiddle with Sylvie or Linda

Great for beginners, an option for those with limited mobility and range of motion or balance issues. A complete workout sitting in a chair with cardio, strength training, and stretching.

• Tuesday 2:30-3:30pm @ Almonte Civitan $50 for 12 classes Starting January 14 with Sylvie
• Friday 10:30-11:30am @ Stan Mills Lounge Almonte $50 for 12 classes Starting January 17 with Linda

Chair Yoga with Raquel or Pat

Chair yoga incorporates seated and standing poses while focusing on movements designed to improve flexibility, strength, and balance. This practice promotes overall well-being and can be easily modified to suit varying fitness levels.

• Wednesday 10-11am @ Linn Bower Clayton $50 for 12 classes Starting January 15 with Raquel
• Wednesday 1-2pm @ St. James Church Carleton Place $50 for 12 classes Starting January 15 with Raquel
• Wednesday 9:30-10:30am @ Stan Mills Lounge Almonte $50 for 12 classes Starting January 15 with Pat
• Wednesday 3:30-4:30pm @ Arena Upper Room Pakenham $50 for 12 classes Starting January 15 with Raquel
• Thursday 10-11am @ Stan Mills Lounge Almonte $50 for 12 classes Starting January 16 with Raquel

Relaxing Yoga with Pat

This is a class aimed at beginners. It is a gentle yoga class in a supportive environment and is accessible to all. There will be lots of options for each pose, allowing each person to move at their own pace.

• Wednesday 11am-12pm @ Stan Mills Lounge Almonte $50 for 12 classes Starting January 15

Pilates with Rosemarie

The benefits of Pilates include increased muscle strength and tone. Focusing on core muscles of your abdomen, lower back, hips and buttocks, for balanced muscular strength on both sides of your body, limbs and improves stabilization of your spine.

• Wednesday 1:30-2:30pm @ United Church Almonte $50 for 12 classes Starting January 15
• Wednesday 3:15-4:15pm @ Stan Mills Lounge Almonte $50 for 12 classes Starting January 15

Upbeat Cardio with Shawna or Raquel

Upbeat fitness for seniors, suitable for all levels of mobility (seated modifications provided). From disco to salsa, you'll love the music, light cardio, strength, flexibility and balance exercises, led by a Personal Trainer and Healthcare Worker for optimal safety.

• Thursday 10-11am @ St. James Church Carleton Place $50 for 12 classes Starting January 16 with Shawna
• Friday 10-11am @ Carleton Place Arena $50 for 12 classes Starting January 17 with Raquel

Black Raven Tai Chi First Level with Jeela

This class helps people to improve balance, both mentally and physically, which helps significantly reduce the rate of falls experienced by older adults. Other benefits include improving relaxation, vitality, posture, and the immune system.

• Saturday 9-10am @ Stan Mills Lounge Almonte $50 for 7 classes Starting January 18th - March 1