The following Fitness and Wellness Programs are offered at the Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre (700 River Street). Registration opens May 15, 2024.

 

EVENING ENERGIZER GOLD

with Lisa Mork-Guerts

With a mix of cardio, stretching, & toning using a variety of equipment and get moving to some fantastic music!

CODE	DAY	TIME	DURATION	COST
24549	Monday & Thursday	5:15 pm – 6:15 pm	July 8 – Aug 22	$78.00

 

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.

CODE	DAY	TIME	DURATION	COST
24550	Tuesday & Thursday	8:45 am – 9:45 am	July 9 – Aug 22	$84.00
24551	Saturdays	10:45 am – 11:45 am	July 6 – Aug 24	$48.00

 

HOOP IT UP!

with Lisa Mork-Guerts

In this fun class, use a hula hoop and other equipment, as an exercise tool for stretching, strengthening and to help you improve your balance and flexibility.

CODE	DAY	TIME	DURATION	COST
24552	Fridays	11:15 am-12:15 pm	July 12 – Aug 23	$42.00

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.

CODE	DAY	TIME	DURATION	COST
24522	Tuesdays & Thursdays	9:00 am – 10:00 am	July 16 – Aug 15	$60.00

 

KEEP MOVING WITH PARKINSON’S

with Karen 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.

CODE	DAY	TIME	DURATION	COST
24531	Mondays & Wednesdays	10:45 am – 11:45 am	Aug 7 – Aug 28	$49.00

 

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.

CODE	DAY	TIME	DURATION	COST
24553	Monday & Wednesday	11:15 am – 12:15 pm	July 8 – Aug 21	$78.00

 

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!

CODE	DAY	TIME	DURATION	COST
24557	Saturdays	12:00 pm- 1:00 pm	July 6 – Aug 24	$48.00

 

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!

CODE	DAY	TIME	DURATION	COST
24558	Mon, Wed & Fri	8:45 am- 9:45 am	July 8 – Aug 23	$120.00
24559	Mon, Wed, & Fri	10:00 am – 11:00 am	July 8 – Aug 23	$120.00

 

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. Targets deep abdominal muscles building strength from the inside out, improving muscle tone, posture, body alignment, lean muscle mass, balance, flexibility & core.

CODE	DAY	TIME	DURATION	COST
24490	Thursdays	10:15 am – 11:15 am	July 4 – Aug 1	$35.00

 

PILATES – CHAIR

with Lynda DePiero

Experience the benefits of Pilates using a chair without having to go onto a mat on the floor. “Core off the Floor” is 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.

CODE	DAY	TIME	DURATION	COST
24488	Tuesdays	11:45 am – 12:45 pm	July 2 – July 30	$35.00

 

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.

CODE	DAY	TIME	DURATION	COST
24560	Tuesdays & Thursdays	10:00 am-11:00 am	July 9 – Aug 22	$84.00
24561	Saturdays	9:30 am – 10:30 am	July 6 – Aug 24	$48.00

 

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

CODE	DAY	TIME	DURATION	COST
24578	Tuesdays	10:30 am – 11:30 am	July 2 – July 30	$35.00
24579	Wednesdays	10:00 am – 11:00 am	July 3 – July 31	$35.00

 

STRENGTH IN MOTION

with Karen Gorst-Vigliarolo

This class is for the active senior who is looking for a challenge and includes exercises designed to increase flexibility, joint stability, balance, coordination, and muscular strength. You can use a chair for support if needed

CODE	DAY	TIME	DURATION	COST
22294	Tuesdays	3:30 pm – 4:30 pm	April 9 – June 25	$60.50

 

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.

CODE	DAY	TIME	DURATION	COST
24489	Wednesdays	11:15 am – 12:15 pm	July 3 – July 31	$35.00

 

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.

CODE	DAY	TIME	DURATION	COST
24532	Tuesdays	2:15 pm – 3:15 pm	Aug 6 – Aug 27	$28.00

 

ZUMBA STRETCH

with Lisa Mork-Guerts

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 has Zumba moves followed by a great stretch at the end!

CODE	DAY	TIME	DURATION	COST
24573	Fridays	12:30 pm – 1:30 pm	July 12 – Aug 23	$42.00

 

GO WITH THE FLO – YOGA with Lisa Mork-Guerts

Join Lisa for a gentle “flo-yoga” moving practice. For this one-hour class, bring your mat to go through a peaceful and relaxing stretching to start your day. Modifications will be adapted.

CODE	DAY	TIME	DURATION	COST
24563	Mondays & Wednesdays	12:30 pm – 1:30 pm	July 8 – Aug 21	$78.00

 

YOGA with Irene Hauta

Join certified yoga instructor Irene for an evening stretch through yoga. This class is designed for those with some yoga experience but not necessary, all positions can be adjusted to participants needs.

CODE	DAY	TIME	DURATION	COST
24526	Monday & Wednesday	6:00 pm -7:00 pm	July 8 – Aug 21	$78.00

24723

Monday, Wednesday & Friday

10:00 am – 11:00 am

July 3 – July 31

$91.00

HATHA YOGA with Ryan Gallant

An intermediate yoga class focusing on balance, coordination, stretching and strengthening.

CODE	DAY	TIME	DURATION	COST
24527	Wednesday & Friday	10:30 am – 12:00 pm	July 3 – Aug 9	$84.00

 

ADAPTIVE CHAIR YOGA with Christine Serino

Yoga tailored to your body. Gentle yoga poses done while seated, with options for standing. Breathwork, posture, and some meditation. This class truly is for everyone.

CODE	DAY	TIME	DURATION	COST
25263	Tuesdays	10:00 am – 11:30 am	July 9 – Aug 20	$49.00
25264	Thursdays	9:00 am – 10:00 am	July 11– Aug 22	$49.00

 

 

 

The following workshops take place at the 55 Plus Centre.

 

CEDAR & WILLOW PLANTER WITH ANIMALS

with Willow Springs

Construct a planter out of rough local cedar and decorative bent willow, planted with some cheery annuals.

CODE	DAY	TIME	DURATION	COST
21901	Tuesday	1:00 pm – 4:00 pm	June 11	$35.00

 

ART WORKHOPS with CAHEP (Community Arts & Education Heritage Project)

 

CODE	WORKSHOP	TIME	Date		COST
24854	Multimedia Watercolour & Ink	1:00 – 4:00 pm	Tuesday, July 16		$45.00
Back by popular demand! Combining painting and drawing in a fun way that loosens up your creative restrictions. A fun challenge that is almost a cross between fine art and cartooning.
24863	Coloured Pencil & Watercolour Pencil	1:00 – 4:00 pm	Tuesday, August 13		$45.00
Participants will experiment with coloured pencils on black paper, embossing images on white paper then layering colours over and then working with the watercolour pencils on watercolour paper and moving the colour with a wet brush.
24867	Beginner Cyanotype	1:00 – 4:00 pm	Tuesday, July 30		$45.00
Discover the captivating art of cyanotype printing in this hands-on art project, as you create stunning dark blue silhouettes on prepared watercolor paper. Guided by CAHEP, you’ll learn the ancient photo development technique of cyanotype, using UV light and water, crafting your own unique compositions with nature and small objects.
22730	Fearless Writing	6:00 pm – 8:00 pm		Tuesday, June 11	$35.00
Through engaging in free-writing exercises, participants will find their unique voice and discover the wonderful stories they have to tell. This workshop is for everyone, embrace your creativity in a supportive environment.

 

 

 

GUITAR LESSONS – BEGINNERS with Tara O’Brien

Continuation of Book 1 Method. Must have own guitar and music stand. Learning more chords, reading music notation, guitar tablature and chord progressions and songs. Must have taken the spring session.

CODE	DAY	TIME	DURATION	COST
24574	Wednesdays	11:45 am – 12:45 pm	July 10 – Aug 21	$98.00

 

GUITAR LESSONS – PURPLE GROUP with Tara O’Brien

Continuation of spring session. Beginning of book 3 Guitar Method. Working on flat picking and finger picking. Continuing song arrangements.

CODE	DAY	TIME	DURATION	COST
24575	Tuesdays	11:00 am – 12:00 pm	April 9 – June 25	$156.00

 

GUITAR LESSONS – GREEN GROUP with Tara O’Brien

Continuation from spring session. Beginning Book 2 method. Method Learning Chords. Music and tablature. Must have own guitar and music stand.

CODE	DAY	TIME	DURATION	COST
24576	Wednesdays	10:30 am – 11:30 am	July 10 – Aug 21	$98.00

 

GUITAR LESSONS – RED GROUP with Tara O’Brien

Continuation of spring session. Continuing to read music and tablature and work on song arrangements. Continuation of book two method. Must have own guitar and music stand.

CODE	DAY	TIME	DURATION	COST
24577	Tuesdays	9:30 am – 10:30 am	July 9 – Aug 20	$98.00

 

UKULELE – BEGINNER with Marie Morrow

Learn to play the Ukulele with our experienced instructor. Please bring your own Ukulele.

CODE	DAY	TIME	DURATION	COST
24528	Thursday	4:00 pm – 5:00 pm	July 11 – Aug 15	$42.00

 

UKULELE – INTERMEDIATE with Marie Morrow

Learn to play the Ukulele with our experienced instructor. Please bring your own Ukulele. Must haven Beginner class previously.

CODE	DAY	TIME	DURATION	COST
24529	Tuesday	3:15 pm – 4:15 pm	July 9 – Aug 13	$42.00

Unless noted all programs in the table below are drop in, no registration required. 

Unless noted all programs in the table below are drop in, no registration required.