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). Classes begin the week of January 6. 55 Plus Centre CLOSED February 17, 2025.
| 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! | 29477 | Wednesdays | 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Jan 8 - Mar 12 | $60.00 |
| Advanced Jazz with Lynda DePiero | Learn dance steps, combinations, transitions, and dances to pop music & Broadway musicals. Geared to those with some previous dance experience. | 29360 | Mondays | 2:45pm - 3: 45pm | Jan 6 - Mar 10 | $54.00 |
| 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! | 29361 | Mondays | 11:30am - 12:30pm | Jan 6 - Mar 10 | $54.00 |
| Beginner Jazz & Tap Dance with Lynda Depiero | It’s never too later to learn to dance. Beginner Jazz/Tap dance combo. Learn basic dance steps and combinations in this split class (half jazz and half tap). Improve your co-ordination, balance and fitness. Enhance your brain skills while having fun socializing. No previous dance experience is required. Wear comfortable, clean indoor shoes. | 29365 | Wednesdays | 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Jan 8 - Mar 12 | $60.00 |
| 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. | 29362 | Tuesdays | 2:45pm - 3:45pm | Jan 7 - Mar 11 | $60.00 |
| Evening Engergizer Gold with Lisa Mork-Guerts | With a mix of cardio, stretching, & toning using a variety of equipment and get moving to some fantastic music! | 29373 | Mondays & Thursdays | 5:15pm - 6:15pm | Jan 6 - Mar 17 | $120.00 |
| Feldenkrais Method with Oliver Reimer | The Feldenkrais Method is a mind-body approach which combines movement and awareness to teach people of all ages to move and live more comfortably and effectively. Through this, you can learn to ease pain, improve posture, balance, flexibility, prevent injury, increase energy, reduce stress, fatigue, and improve concentration. | 29375 | Fridays | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Jan 10 - Mar 14 | $60.00 |
| F.I.T (Functional Interval Training) with Anne Parr | 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. | 29376 | Tuesdays & Fridays | 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Jan 7 - Mar 14 | $120.00 |
| 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. | 29393 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10:15am - 11:15am | Jan 7 - Mar 13 | $120.00 |
| 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. | 29377 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 8:45am - 9:45 am | Jan 7 - Mar 13 | $120.00 |
| 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. | 29378 | Saturdays | 10:45 am - 11:45 am | Jan 11 - Mar 15 | $60.00 |
| 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. | 29379 | Fridays | 11:15am -12:15pm | Jan 10 - Mar 14 | $60.00 |
| Irish Dance - Advanced with Lynda DePiero | High level of Irish Dance (must have previous experience in Irish Dance or Tap Dancing). Experience the “Riverdance” and “Lord of the Dance” eras. | 29364 | Wednesday | 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm | Jan 8 - Mar 12 | $60.00 |
| Joy of Latin Line Dancing - Beginner with Armin Del Rosario | 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. | 29380 | Thursdays | 9:00am - 10:00am | Jan 9 - Mar 13 | $60.00 |
| Joy of Latin Dancing - Intermediate with Armin Del Rosario | 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. | 29383 | Thursdays | 10:15am - 11:30am | Jan 9 - Mar 13 | $62.50 |
| 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. | 29371 | Mondays & Wednesdays | 9:00am-10:00am | Jan 6 - Mar 17 | $120.00 |
| 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. | 29372 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Jan 7 - Mar 13 | $120.00 |
| Keep Moving with Parkinson's with Karen Gorst-Vigliarolo & 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. | 29368 | Mondays & Wednesdays | 11:15am - 12:15 pm | Jan 6 - Mar 12 | $114.00 |
| Keep Moving with Parkinson's with Karen Gorst-Vigliarolo & 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 | 29387 | Fridays | 9:15am - 10:15 am | Jan 10 - Mar 14 | $60.00 |
| 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. | 29388 | Mondays & Wednesday | 1:30pm - 2:30 pm | Jan 6 - Mar 17 | $120.00 |
| Lunch Express with Lisa Mork-Guerts | Dig into this new aerobics class with a mix of cardio and toning using a variety of equipment like weights, bender balls, bands and more. If you enjoy our low impact aerobics class, you will love this new class! | 29389 | Saturdays | 12:30pm - 1:00pm | Jan 11 - Mar 15 | $60.00 |
| Metabolic Pole Walking with Anne Parr | 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. | 29390 | Wednesdays | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Jan 8 - Mar 12 | $60.00 |
| 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! | 29391 (first time slot) 29392 (second time slot) | Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays | 8:45 am - 9:45am OR 10:00am - 11:00am | Jan 6 - Mar 17 | $180.00 |
| Pilates for Beginners 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! | 29366 | Mondays | 10:15am - 11:15 am | Jan 6 - Mar 11 | $54.00 |
| Pilates for Beginners 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! | 29367 | Thursdays | 10:15am - 11:15am | Jan 9 - Mar 13 | $60.00 |
| 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. | 29394 | Thursdays | 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Jan 9 - Mar 13 | $60.00 |
| 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. | 29395 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10:00am - 11:00am | Jan 7 - Mar 13 | $120.00 |
| 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. | 29396 | Saturdays | 9:30am - 10:30am | Jan 11 - Mar 15 | $60.00 |
| 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. | 29397 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 11:30am - 12:30pm | Jan 7 - Mar 13 | $120.00 |
| 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. | 29368 | Thursdays | 11:30am - 12:30pm | Jan 9 - Mar 13 | $60.00 |
| 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. | 29398 | Mondays | 10:00am-11:00am | Jan 6 - Mar 10 | $54.00 |
| 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. | 29399 | Wednesdays | 10:00am - 11:00 am | Jan 8 - Mar 12 | $60.00 |
| 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. | 29400 | Fridays | 10:00am - 11:00am | Jan 10 - Mar 14 | $60.00 |
| Strength in Motion - Gentle with Karen Gorst-Vigliarolo & Susan Trevisen | 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. | 29401 | Tuesdays | 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Jan 7 - Mar 11 | $60.00 |
| Strength in Motion - Gentle with Karen Gorst-Vigliarolo & Susan Trevisen | 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. | 29402 | Thursdays | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Jan 9 - Mar 13 | $60.00 |
| 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. | 29412 | Wednesdays | 8:45am - 9:40am | Jan 8 - Ma 12 | $60.00 |
| 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. | 29413 | Friday | 8:45am - 9:40am | Jan 10 - Mar 14 | $60.00 |
| 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! | 29403 | Mondays | 11:00am - 12:00pm | Jan 6 - Mar 10 | $54.00 |
| Taiji Gigong for Health with Sandra MacKenzie | Coordinate breathing with gentle movements to improve your health and wellness with Sandra MacKenzie. | 29404 | Friday | 10:45am - 11:45am | Jan 10 - Mar 14 | $60.00 |
| Variety Nouveau with Lynda DePiero | Movement that Matters for seniors includes light cardio, "Core off the Floor" exercises to improve stability, balance & flexibility. Focus on the importance & awareness of pelvic floor and fascia & fascial movement. | 29369 | Wednesday | 12:20pm - 1:20pm | Jan 8 - Mar 12 | $60.00 |
| 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. | 29405 | Tuesdays | 2:15pm - 3:15pm | Jan 7 - Mar 11 | $60.00 |
| Zumba Toning with Karen Gorst-Vigliarolo | Join Karen for this fun class incorporating the moves of Zumba along with strength and toning exercises. | 29406 | Friday | 11:10am - 11:50am | Jan 10 - Mar 14 | $60.00 |