Fitness and Wellness Programs
Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre
The following Fitness and Wellness Programs are offered at the Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre (700 River Street).
Most classes will begin the week of September 8, 2025 but please check the Key for the exact dates of programs.
| Program Name | Description | Code | Day | Time | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-20-20 with Bonnie Craig | Get your cardio fix with 20 minutes of cardio or step aerobics, then build up that muscle with 20 minutes of strength training and finish your workout with 20 minutes of core/stretching for a one-hour powerful workout! | 35233 | Wednesdays | 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Sept 10 - Dec 3 | $80.99 |
| Advanced Jazz with Lynda Depeiro | Learn dance steps, combinations, transitions, and dances to pop music & Broadway musicals. Geared to those with some previous dance experience. | 35061 | Mondays | 2:45 pm - 3:34 pm | Oct 6 - Dec 15 | $62.30 |
| Awareness through movement (lying down) | These slow, soft and gentle explorations are done lying on a mat. (You can use a chair to get up or down.) This is a gentle way to learn to move with greater ease. Each lesson is a unique exploration; you learn to expand your own ways of moving. We can all learn to move in ways that feel better by introducing our brains to new movement patterns. After lessons people tend to feel relaxed, easy in their joints and more appreciative of their bodies. | 35069 | Fridays | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Sept 12 - Dec 5 | $80.99 |
| Awareness through movement (Seated) | These slow, soft and gentle explorations are done seated. There is no fountain of youth, but there are ways to learn to move with more ease and pleasure. Lessons are interesting, relaxing and meditative. As you explore small, unusual movements guided by the instruction you may find improvements in balance and fluent movement. Pain may also be reduced as your brain learns new patterns. | 35151 | Wednesdays | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Sept 10 - Dec 3 | $80.99 |
| Beginner Jazz with Lynda Depiero | It is never too late to learn to dance! Join Lynda to learn the basic dance steps and combinations of jazz dancing. No previous dance skills needed, improve your coordination, balance and physical fitness in this fun class! | 35063 | Mondays | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Oct 6 - Dec 15 | $62.30 |
| Beginner Jazz & Tap Dance Combo | It is never too late to learn to dance! Learn basic dance steps and combinations in this split class (half jazz, half tap). Improve your co-ordination, balance and fitness. Enhance your brain skills while having fun! No previous experience required, wear comfortable, clean indoor shoes. | 35064 | Mondays | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Oct 6 - Dec 15 | $62.30 |
| Beginner Jazz & Tap Dance Combo | It is never too late to learn to dance! Learn basic dance steps and combinations in this split class (half jazz, half tap). Improve your co-ordination, balance and fitness. Enhance your brain skills while having fun! No previous experience required, wear comfortable, clean indoor shoes. | 35060 | Wednesdays | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Oct 1 - Dec 10 | $68.53 |
| Chair Pilates with Lynda DePiero | The benefit of Pilates using a chair without having to go onto a mat on the floor: a combination of traditional Pilates exercises and may include Barre, ZENGA, Fascia & Psoas conditioning – targets the deep abdominal muscles, improve muscle tone, posture, body alignment, lean muscle mass, balance, flexibility & core strength. | 35066 | Tuesdays | 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm | Oct 7 - Dec 9 | $56.07 |
| Evening Energizer | With a mix of cardio, stretching, & toning using a variety of equipment and get moving to some fantastic music | 35068 | Mondays & Thursdays | 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm | Oct 6 - Dec 10 | $118.37 |
| F.I.T (Functional Interval Training) | Learn to work the core, become strong from the inside out. Specific exercise taught to strengthen weak muscles, ligaments and tendons, correct balance, alignment & posture. This progressive class will challenge cardiovascular & muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, co-ordination, and agility. | 34833 | Tuesdays & Fridays | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Sept 9 - Dec 5 | $149.52 |
| Functional FIT with Lisa Winter | Using weights, balls and bands, this class is a mix of cardio and strength training to maintain the whole body for real life activities. The class will consist of a combination of both chair and standing exercises. | 34829 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10:15am - 11:15am | Sept 9 - Oct 28 | $87.22 |
| Functional Fit with Lisa Winter | Using weights, balls and bands, this class is a mix of cardio and strength training to maintain the whole body for real life activities. The class will consist of a combination of both chair and standing exercises | 34830 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10:15 pm - 11:15 pm | Nov 18 - Dec 16 | $56.07 |
| Fusion Fitness with Lisa Mork-Guerts | Fusing movements of YOGA and PILATES together, you will metabolize, gain muscle and get into waist management in this amped up Body Resistance Workout...no weights...just sweat and smiles! All you need is a yoga mat, chair, water bottle and towel. Suitable for beginners and strong seniors as well. | 350701 | Saturdays | 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm | Oct 4 - Dec 6 | $62.30 |
| Go with the Flow Stretch | Join Lisa for a gentle, flowing, stretch class. For this one-hour class, bring your mat to go through a peaceful and relaxing stretching to start your day. Modifications can be added. | 35112 | Mondays & Wednesdays | 11:15 am - 12:15 pm | Oct 6 - Dec 10 | $118.37 |
| Hoop it up! with Lisa Mork-Guerts | In this fun class, use a hula hoop as an exercise tool for stretching, strengthening and to help you improve your balance and flexibility. | 35071 | Fridays | 11:15 - 12:15 pm | Oct 3 - Dec 5 | $62.30 |
| Irish Dance - Advanced | High level of Irish Dance (must have previous experience in Irish Dance or Tap Dancing). Experience the “Riverdance” and “Lord of the Dance” eras. | 35059 | Wednesdays | 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm | Oct 1 - Dec 10 | $68.53 |
| Joy of Latin Line Dancing - Beginner | Line dancing isn't just country and western anymore! It's modern, sophisticated, flowing waltz and night club rhythm with Latin flavour. It is fun, great exercise and YOU DON'T NEED A PARTNER. Learn new and traditional line dances in a comfortable, welcoming class. For beginners and those who feel they have two left feet. | 35072 | Thursdays | 9:00 am -10:00 am | Sept 11 - Dec 4 | $80.99 |
| Joy of Latin Line Dancing - intermediate | If you have already taken the Joy of Line Dancing at the beginner level, it is time to move on to the next steps…enjoy moving and grooving with Armin with new moves and more complex steps. | 35073 | Thursdays | 10:15 am - 11:30 am | Sept 11 - Dec 4 | $97.24 |
| Just for Guys Fitness with Derek Ortgiese | Help increase your cardiovascular fitness level along with toning and stretching. You will use a variety of equipment to help you reach those fitness goals! This class is geared towards men only. | 35074 | Mondays & Wednesdays | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Sept 7 - Dec 3 | $155.57 |
| Just for Guys Fitness with Derek Ortgiese | Help increase your cardiovascular fitness level along with toning and stretching. You will use a variety of equipment to help you reach those fitness goals! This class is geared towards men only. | 35075 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Sept 9 - Dec 4 | $149.52 |
| Keep Moving with Parkinson's with Karen Gorst-Vigliarolo | This class is specifically designed for those with Parkinson’s disease. Includes aerobic conditioning, functional strengthening, and mobility and balance exercises. Must have been assessed by St. Joe’s, call 346-2334. | 35076 | Mondays & Wednesdays | 11:15am - 12:15 pm | Sept 8 - Dec 3 | $155.75 |
| Keep Moving with Parkinson's with Derek Ortgiese | This class is specifically designed for those with Parkinson’s disease. Includes aerobic conditioning, functional strengthening, and mobility and balance exercises. Must have been assessed by St. Joe’s, call 346-2334 | 35077 | Fridays | 9:15 am - 10:15 am | Sept 12 - Dec 5 | $80.99 |
| Low Impact Aerobics with Lisa Mork-Guerts | A gentle warm-up, 20 minutes of a low impact cardio, use of light hand weights, bands and other equipment. | 35078 | Mondays & Wednesday | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Oct 6 - Dec 10 | $118.37 |
| Lunch Express with Lisa Mork-Guerts | Get your workout in before lunch with this aerobics class with a mix of cardio and toning using a variety of equipment - weights, bender balls, bands and more. If you enjoy our low impact aerobics class, you will love this! | 35096 | Saturdays | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Oct 4 - Dec 6 | $62.30 |
| Metabolic Pole Walking | If you enjoy walking outdoors, join this fun group and learn how to use proper techniques for pole walking and all the numerous benefits that come with it! Weather permitting; you will walk at various outdoor trails around the city. First class takes place at the Centre, meet outside on the back patio | 34834 | Wednesdays | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | Sept 10 - Dec 3 | $80.99 |
| Morning Energizer Gold with Lisa Mork-Guerts | With a mix of cardio, stretching, & toning using a variety of equipment, get moving to some fantastic music and get your morning energized! | 35097 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Oct 7 - Dec 11 | $118.37 |
| Pilates with Lynda Depiero | Join certified Stott Pilates Instructor Lynda for a combination of traditional Pilates mat work exercises; may include Barre, ZENGA, Fascia & Psoas conditioning. Target deep abdominal muscles, building strength from the inside out, improving muscle tone, posture, body alignment, lean muscle mass, balance, flexibility & core! | 35098 | Mondays | 10:15 am - 11:15 am | Oct 6 - Dec 15 | $62.30 |
| Pilates with Lynda DePiero | Join certified Stott Pilates Instructor Lynda for a combination of traditional Pilates mat work exercises; may include Barre, ZENGA, Fascia & Psoas conditioning. Target deep abdominal muscles, building strength from the inside out, improving muscle tone, posture, body alignment, lean muscle mass, balance, flexibility & core! | 35099 | Thursdays | 10:15am - 11:15 am | Oct 2 - Dec 11 | $68.53 |
| Seated Bender Ball with Anne Parr | This low impact class uses the little ball that does it all! Bender Balls are highly effective for strengthening your core muscles, relaxing tight muscles, increasing your range of motion, improving your posture & body awareness | 34835 | Thursdays | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Sept 11 - Dec 4 | $80.99 |
| Simply Stretching with Lisa Mork-Guerts | This beginner stretch class will start your day with flowing movements of Tai chi, energizing postures of Yoga and gentle stability of Pilates. All fitness levels welcome in this fun and functional class. | 35100 | Mondays & Wednesdays | 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Oct 6 - Dec 10 | $118.37 |
| Sit and be fit with Lisa Winter | This gentle seated exercise class is perfect for those just starting a fitness program or reintroducing fitness into their lives. It includes rhythmic movement, range of motion, strength and stretching exercises. | 34831 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Sept 9 - Oct 28 | $87.22 |
| Sit & be fit with Lisa Winter | This gentle seated exercise class is perfect for those just starting a fitness program or reintroducing fitness into their lives. It includes rhythmic movement, range of motion, strength and stretching exercises. | 34832 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Nov 18 - Dec 16 | $56.07 |
| Step N' Sculpt with Lynda DePiero | Join this fun step aerobics class that involves stepping on and off a step platform and learning innovative choreography. Great for cardio as well as increasing bone mass and bone density. Sculpting intervals target muscle & fascia conditioning with the use of handheld weights, resistance loops and Pilates squishy balls. | 35101 | Thursdays | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Oct 2 - Dec 11 | $68.53 |
| Strength in Motion with Karen Gorst-Vigliarolo | Join us for an easy-to-follow work out that includes exercises designed to increase flexibility, joint stability, balance, coordination and muscular strength. You can use a chair for support if needed. | 35102 | Mondays | 10:00 am-11:00 am | Sept 8 - Dec 1 | $74.76 |
| Strength in Motion with Karen Gorst-Vigliarolo | Join us for an easy-to-follow work out that includes exercises designed to increase flexibility, joint stability, balance, coordination and muscular strength. You can use a chair for support if needed. | 35103 | Wednesdays | 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Sept 10 - Dec 3 | $80.99 |
| Strength in Motion with Karen Gorst-Vigliarolo | oin us for an easy-to-follow work out that includes exercises designed to increase flexibility, joint stability, balance, coordination and muscular strength. You can use a chair for support if needed. | 35104 | Fridays | 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Sept 12 - Dec 5 | $80.99 |
| Tabata Fitness with Bonnie Craig | For those who love to move! Join Bonnie for a new Tabata Fitness class that will get you moving with short bursts of activity followed by active recovery. This class will use high intensity intervals (modifications will be available for all fitness levels) and weight training for 20-30 seconds followed by short rests. | 35167 | Wednesdays | 8:45 am - 9:45 am | Sept 10 - Dec 3 | $80.99 |
| Taiji with Bryon Nelson | We begin with loosening movements of the joints and learn to find the relaxed, fluent and strong ways of moving. We move into the 8 and 16 Forms choreography. In the last 1/2 hour of the class, we move into the 24 & 48 Forms. The class is adapted to participants abilities, all are welcome! | 35109 | Mondays | 11:00am - 12:00pm | Sept 12 - Dec 5 | $74.76 |
| Taiji for Health with Sandra MacKenzie | Coordinate breathing with gentle movements to improve your health and wellness with Sandra MacKenzie | 34838 | Fridays | 10:45 am - 11:45 am | Sept 12 - Dec 5 | $80.99 |
| Zumba Gold with Karen Gorst-Vigliarolo | Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Join the fitness class that is fun, full of energy and tailored to people 55 Plus! Groove your way to a healthier you! This program is exhilarating, effective and easy to follow. | 35109 | Tuesdays | 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm | Sept 23 - Dec 2 | $56.07 |
| Zumba Toning with Karen Gorst-Vigliarolo | Join Karen for this fun class incorporating the moves of Zumba along with strength and toning exercises. | 35110 | Fridays | 11:10 am - 11:50 am | Sept 26 - Dec 5 | $68.53 |