Fitness
Core strength and Stretch
A 45 minutes class for all levels that focuses on strengthening abdominal muscles. We use dumbbells, exercise balls and a stability ball to develop balance. Tuesday and Thursday from 8:10am to 8:55am. R : $160 / N-R : $170
Fitness for active aging
For beginners to intermediates, the course focuses on muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance. Exercises alternate using aerobic steps, weight training, training intervals and stability balls. Tuesday and Thursday from 9:10am to 10:00am. R : $160 / N-R : $170
Spinning
Cardiovascular exercises on stationary bikes with intervals and intensity. All with great music in a superb atmosphere. This class is for beginners to advance to improve cardiovascular and muscular strength! Monday and Wednesday from 6:30pm to 7:30pm and from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. R : $120 / N-R :$130
Bootcamp
This high energy class with a challenging HIIT workout will certainly make you sweat! With this combination of strength and cardiovascular exercise, you will burn more calories, improve your endurance and improve your fitness! All levels of fitness are welcome.
Pickleball
Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis with simple rules and is easy to learn and play. We will have one Pickleball court set up in the Banquet Hall. We will teach you the rules and basic strategy. Pickelball paddles, balls and team mates are provided. Tusday from 12:15pm to 1:45pm. R : $66 / N-R : $76
Booty®
BooTy® is a women's only fitness program that empowers and liberates the mind, body and soul. More than a workout, it's an amazing experience that needs to be lived and felt. BooTy® is a unique program that can be life-changing ! Thursday from 7:15 pm to 8:15pm. For more information contact: karinel.booty@gmail.com
Strong by Zumba
STRONG by ZumbaTM revolutionizes Zumba® workouts as you know them, melding strong, upbeat rhythms with powerful, high intensity cardio and strength conditioning moves to fire your fitness potential up a notch! This is not a dance class! This class is designed for participants looking to increase their intensity levels of training, maximize workout benefits and see real results from their efforts.
Zumba
Perfect For Everybody and everybody! Each Zumba® class is designed to bring people together to sweat it on. We take the “work” out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you’ll see why we call this Zumba®
Dance
Creative mouvement
Through play and imitation, children will learn the basic elements of dance, movement, energy, space, rhythm and timing.
Line dancing
Social line dancing class to a variety of rhythms; Cha Cha, Rumba, Triple Swing, Samba, Merengue, Valse, Tango, Fox Trot, Mambo, Country, Salsa, Cumbia, Disco, etc. Come learn some new dance steps and meet new friends! Fun guaranteed! Intermediate : Tuesday from 11:00am to 12:00pm. R : $165 / N-R : $175.
Art program
Art program – Kids, teens and adults
This mixed media program offers fun and challenging art studio exploration. Be inspired and guided by a professional teaching artist and create your own art with new and traditional materials using many different media and techniques along with different styles of execution to create and find your own artistic voice. All levels of experience welcome!
Music
Piano classes
To all piano lovers, we are offering private classes for both children and adults, from beginner to advanced. Whether you are interested in baroque, classical, romantic or contemporary music, the piano is the perfect instrument to explore all musical genres! Our courses are tailor-made for each student according to their level, needs and tastes. While perfecting several notions of musical theory and piano technique, students will be able to learn small pieces of music right from the first lesson, which will allow them, learn this wonderful instrument. There will be the possibility to take the classes during the week or the weekend, depending on the availability of the instructor. For more information on the courses and to register, contact us by email at fitness@centremeredith.ca.
Yoga
Introduction to yogic meditation
In this four-week course, we will learn about the fundamentals of yogic meditation, practice several meditation techniques, and develop a home meditation practice. Each class will include a 20-minute asana and pranayama practice (yoga postures and breathing exercises) to prepare the body and mind for meditation. Wednesday from 7:30pm to 8:45pm. R : $40 / N-R :$50
Restorative Yoga
This Restorative Yoga class includes two segments: the first allows you to focus on developing balance, stability and flexibility with an active Hatha Yoga practice for every-Body. The second allows you to relax deeply with restorative yoga poses supported by bolsters, cushions, blocks and yoga straps. Tuesday from 1:15pm to 2:30pm. R : $140 / N-R : $150.
Hatha Yoga
In this class, we practice traditional yoga postures and breathing techniques. Strengthen, stretch and relax your body. Deepen your breath and mental focus. Relieve tension and stress, and enhance your overall well-being. A moderate class suitable for all levels of experience, including complete beginners. Tuesday from 7:30pm to 8:45pm. R : $130 / N-R : $140.
Skating
Learn to skate
This course introduces the youngster to the basic techniques of ice skating. Saturday : 3-4 year old from 11:00am to 11:30am. R : $85 / N-R : $95. 5 years and older from 11:30 to 12:20pm. R : $110 / N-R :$120.
Karate
Chelsea Karate Shotokan
Registration for Chelsea Karate Shotokan by e-mail, to Kyoshi Jean-Pierre Groulx, jean-pierre.groulx@bell.ca
Gymnastics
Unigym
Gymnastics fun for the little ones with qualified and experienced instructors from Unigym. In this safe and positive environment, your child will improve their gross and fine motor skills through various movements and exercises. We will jump, roll, swing, balance and have lots of fun. Registration is through the Unigym website at: www.unigymgatineau.com.
Red-Cross Courses
Stay Safe!
Real-world scenarios often call on children to respond to challenges. The Stay Safe! program teaches applicable and age-appropriate skills, while increasing and reinforcing a youth’s capacity to improve his or her own safety. Whether in their community or on their own, this group will be given better tools to Stay Safe! in a variety of different situations. February 8th 2020 : 8:00am to 2:00pm : R :$110 / N-R :$120
Babysitting
The Babysitting course, refreshed and revised, now has a greater emphasis on First Aid skills. The Canadian Red Cross Babysitting course covers everything from managing difficult behaviours to essential content on leadership and professional conduct as a babysitter. Babysitting promises to deepen and enhance the responsibility that older youth feel when caring for younger children. This updated curriculum, complete with new science, also provides improved learning when it comes to giving the appropriate care in the event of an emergency. February 23rd 2020 : 8:00am to 4:00pm : R :$110 / N-R :$120
CPR : Level C
Comprehensive two-day course, offering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need training due to work requirements or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies at home. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards and includes the latest First Aid and CPR guidelines. February 29th 2020 : 8:00am to 4:00pm : R :$110 / N-R :$120
