Golden Age

GOLDEN AGE

Active Living

Active Living classes are designed specifically for people who have any type of chronic condition . Trained and talented instructors are careful to offer modifications that address the needs of our participants in classes that include all of the major components of a fitness class . This program will be offered in person in 2022 with a senior’s membership and virtually via Zoom ($18/month) . Please contact Cathy Bjorndalen with any questions at cbjorndalen@cjcc ca or 403-537-8598 . Easy Going Gentle Chair Yoga This class is geared toward adults who This class is perfect for participants are looking for a gentler approach to looking for a softer approach . Enjoy fitness . The warm up and strength moving in and out of poses slowly with training are done while seated . Because a focus on breathing, strengthening, weight-bearing exercise is so important, and stretching exercises . We will explore walking, posture (against a wall) and breath work to promote relaxation . balance (holding on to a dance bar) will be done standing . Urban Poling Indoor / Outdoor walking with activator Keep Going poles . A great prescription for overall This class is for adults with a chronic health, wellness, and rehabilitation condition who are looking for a little for EVERYONE . The use of speciallymore challenge, but still want a low designed activator poles improves your impact class that is easy on the joints . balance, core strength, posture, and The entire class is done standing reduces impact on joints . Poles provided and offers various formats to keep by the JCC for your use in each class . it interesting .

Get Going Features walking, seated and standing movement for the cardio component . Strength, balance and flexibility training are done seated or standing behind a chair . Join us for a functional fitness class to help with the various activities of everyday living . Tuesdays and Fridays feature extra focus on balance and strength training . Bone Builder A relaxed, low-intensity session where we emphasize movement, stretching, and strength exercises designed to help you with life’s everyday activities .

Chair Dancing Enjoy music and movement in this fun class . Most choreography is done seated with an option to stand for those who prefer . No dance experience necessary .

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NEW Qi Gong Qi Gong uses meditation using breathing, visualization, simple body movements, and sound to help balance energy . This gentle-moving meditation is a grounding practice that promotes focus, calmness, and peace of mind . This practice is easy to learn and can be done by everyone, at any age, and fitness level . Class begins with gentle warm-up exercises that include light bouncing, and tapping and cupping energy points in the body to stimulate energy flow to prepare the body for the session . The warm-up is followed by approximately 30 minutes of mindful movement practice, which can be done in a standing or seated position . Class concludes with a seated, guided meditation that is typically 10 to 15 minutes in duration .

View the Active Living schedule at calgaryjcc.com

FREE Voices Choir Everyone is welcome to join our seniors choir for a fun time of singing and socializing . Conducted by Karina Szulc . Wednesdays 3:30-5:30pm FREE/Member & Public For info call: Nessie at 403-690-2449 Karina at 403-473-8073

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Please share your program ideas and questions with Nessie Hollander at 403-690-2449 or nhollander@cjcc.ca

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Apple iPad Intermediate This intermediate class will teach how to benefit from the use of the amazing Apple iPad . Facilitated by Saul Prince . Mondays Feb .7-Mar .7 11:00am-12:00pm (5 classes) $50/Member & Public 8488

Aqua Healing All you need is a bathing suit! This class is designed to help with pre- and post-operative pain, arthritis, and any other chronic condition . The focus is on balance, core, and range of motion . With increased flexibility comes increased ability to participate more in the life activities you want to do . Buoyancy decreases stress and weight, while allowing more safe movement in a warm pool . Conducted in the shallower water with no bouncing; this class is safe and fun for anyone . Mondays / Wednesdays Jan .10-Mar .16 10:00-10:50am (19 classes, no class Feb .21) $95/Member $113/Public 8446 Drop-in fee: $10/Member & Public Challah Baking Enjoy the wonderful aroma of freshly baked challah as you enter our building every Friday . Toppings offered are sesame seeds, poppy seeds, everything, cinnamon and sugar, and plain . Inquiries for special orders, please call Nessie at 403-690-2449 . Fridays 9:00am until sold out, no holds $7/Large $4/Small

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Golden Age Luncheons A lovely and fun way to spend a Tuesday afternoon with friends in a warm and friendly atmosphere . Enjoy a home-cooked meal and wonderful entertainment . Tuesdays Jan .11, Feb .8*, Mar .8 11:45am-1:45pm $5/Member & Public *Celebrating JDAIM 2022 – Inclusion and Diversity .

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NEW Memorable Brain Level 2 Do you want to know how to easily remember a friend’s name, important dates and events, your grandchild’s birthday, and more? This course will help you achieve that . Facilitated by Karina Szulc . Thursdays Jan .6-Feb .3 1:00-2:00pm (5 classes) $50/Member & Public 8486

NEW Yiddish Level 2 For those who have a bissel Yiddish under their belt, join us for a continuation of Beginners Yiddish – expanding vocabulary, speaking in rudimentary full sentences, and exploring past and future tenses . As always, the class will be full of songs, jokes, stories, and games to make the experience of learning Yiddish fun and engaging . Facilitated by Rabbi Ilana Krygier Lapides . Wednesdays Feb .2-Mar .9 11:00am-12:00pm (6 classes) $50/Member & Public 8487 FREE Challah Braid and Bake with PJ Library® Back by popular demand and in time for Teacher’s Convention, PJ Library and the JCC Golden Age program invite you to join our free, fun-filled, hands-on class for every age and every skill level . Nessie will share her challah secrets, from her favourite recipe to how to braid the perfect challah . Register by email: nhollander@cjcc .ca or call 403-690-2449 . Ingredients list and Zoom link will be provided with registration . Thursday Feb .17 10:00-11:00am FREE/Member & Public

FREE Challah Braid and Bake with Kesher Join Karina Szulc and the Kesher group for a fun afternoon of challah braiding and baking . Please RSVP to Karina at 403-4738073 or Nessie at 403-690-2449 . Thursday Mar .31 3:30-4:30pm FREE/Member & Public

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