Winter Term (January 3 – April 30, 2012) programs and groups for Adults at the Fernwood Community Centre are:

Adult Floor Hockey (Co-ed 19+)

Drop-in floor hockey takes place from 6:45pm to 9:45 pm in the gym. Come join in! Wooden sticks not permitted and no scuff shoes only. 

When: Tuesday, 6:45 pm – 9:45 pm

Cost: Drop-in $4, Goalies play for free

Aviva Method Dance Therapy Workshops

Aviva Method is a form of natural therapy through dance movements. The exercises are designed to improve women’s and men’s reproductive health. The method can be useful for various issues such as menstrual cramps or to increase fertility for men and women. To register, go to www.avivamethod.ca.

When:Sunday or Saturday, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Cost: $45 per workshop

January 15, January 28

February 12, February 25

March 11, March 24

April 15, April 28

Aviva Post Natal/Incontinence Workshop

This workshop is designed for women who wish to strengthen and regenerate their abdominal core muscles, and the anal, vaginal and urethral sphincters, as well as to improve elasticity of the joints of the vertebrae, ribcage and pelvis. During this three-hour workshop women will learn two exercise sequences for a take-home practice. Pre-registration required. Email info@avivamethod.ca with inquiries and to register.

When: 11:00 am  – 2:00 pm

Cost: $35

March 31

Beginner Canine Freestyle

This class will introduce you and your dog to the world of Canine Musical Freestyle. You will teach your dogs the tricks and moves required to put together a routine to music. Equipment needed: collar, 4 foot leash, treats, favourite toy (preferably not a ball), and set of 4 interlocking mats. For more information, go to www. muttleycrewfreestyle.ca.

When: Sunday, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Cost: 7 classes for $125

January 15 – February 26

Level 2 Freestyle

This course gives you more moves and insight into the sport of Freestyle. More emphasis is placed on attention and response from your dog and developing a deeper working relationship. This is a fun class active with high energy! Equipment is same as Beginner Freestyle. For more information, please see the above website.

When: Sunday, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Cost: 7 classes for $125

March 4 – April 22 (no class April 8, 2012 for Easter Sunday)

Boot Camp

Victoria Bootcamp.ca specializes in fun, effective boot camp workouts for all fitness levels. Functional, total body exercises as well as nutrition and wellness principals are implemented in order to ensure the best possible results with all of our clients.

When: Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Cost: To register, go to www.victoriabootcamp.ca

January 3 – March 1

Guitar for Adults

Students will build their own style by adapting techniques from different styles of guitar and genres of music. Students supply their own six-string guitar. Classical guitars recommended.

When: Tuesday, 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm

Cost: 8 classes for $72

Session 1: January 3 – February 21

Session 2: February 28 – April 17

Hatha Yoga

A traditional form of yoga, incorporating breath, balance, and body awareness. Holding and flowing through postures focusing on strengthening weak areas and lengthening tight areas. First class is $5.00.

When: Wednesday, 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm

Cost: Drop-in $5/class

January 4 – February 29

Iyengar Yoga

Working through a basic syllabus, this class will help participants create a clearer, more accurate knowledge of themselves and their bodies. Classes will progress towards establishing a short home practice sequence.

When: Tuesday, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Cost: 5 classes for $45 or Drop-in $10/class

Session 1: January 17 – February 14

Session 2: February 21 – March 20

Session 3: March 27 – April 24

Laughter Yoga

Are you ready to start taking life less seriously?  Join us for an energizing, joyful, healing class which uses laughter, games, and breathing exercises to release stress and improve our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Laughter yoga is for people of all ages and abilities: no experience, flexibility, or strength is needed, just a willingness to have FUN!

When: Thursday, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Cost: Drop-in $8/class

LifeRing Secular Recovery

LifeRing is a network of support group for people who want to live free of alcohol and other addictive drugs. LifeRing encourages participants to work out their own path and to use the group process as a workshop for that purpose. For more information, go to www.liferingcanada.org.

When: Monday, 6:45 pm – 8:00 pm

Cost: Free/Drop-in

Okinawan Karate

This course offers students mental, physical, and spiritual training through formalized exercise and ZaZen meditation. Students will also learn skills of self-defence. Please wear track pants and a white shirt.

When: Tuesday & Thursday, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Cost: $50/month

January 3 – April 26

Victoria Street Soccer

Victoria Street Soccer is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization dedicated to providing a fun and healthy atmosphere for the street community, including men and women who are homeless, in transition housing or in low-income housing, youth at risk or people with mental health or addition issues (www.victoriastreetsoccer.com/).

When: Monday, 6:00 pm -7:00 pm (third Monday of the month: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm)

Cost: Free/Drop-in

January 9 – April 30

Zumba

Zumba is an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired dance fitness-party that is moving millions of people toward joy and health. You do not have to be a dancer to do Zumba. As long as you love music and enjoy dancing, your body will follow your heart.

When: Friday, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Cost: First class on February 3rd is FREE. 10 classes for $85 or Drop-in $10/class

February 3 – June 29

No classes on February 2 & March 30