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ACTIVE AND WELLNESS COMMUNITY EVENTS EVENTS ACTIVE LISTINGS Wed Jun 22 & 29 Gym Buds 7:30 AM Northern Strength Academy a fun, positive, accepting environment where everyone can feel inspired to achieve their goals. Wed Jun 22 & 29 Guns for Moms 11:00 AM Northern Strength Academy Group Training Sessions for Mums looking to get fit! Wed Jun 22 & 29 Noon Strength and Conditioning with Ben McPherson 12:00 PM Northern Strength Academy This class consists of dynamic, functional, but progressive movements that will improve your strength, balance and mobility for whatever you do. Wed Jun 22 thru Sat & Tues Free Guided Hikes 10:00 AM Miles Canyon 2 hour easy hike. Meet up at the Miles Canyon Bridge! No reservations required. For more details call 867-668-5678 or go to yukonconservation.org Wed Jun 22 & 29 Women’s Strength Class 5:45 PM Northern Strength Academy learn and train with foundational functional movements, working to gain strength, power, improve mobility, movement and coordination. Wed Jun 22 & 29 Habit Cycle 5:30 PM Habit Yukon A 50 min indoor cycling (spin) class, drop in or purchase 5-10 class pass. Wed Jun 22 & 29 Zumba 6:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Register online Wed Jun 22 & 29 Adult Drop in Bouldering Nights 6:30 PM Porter Creek Secondary School Covid protocols in place please sign up ahead of your drop in on our facebook or website, as we have limited space for participation Wed Jun 22 & 29 Kids BJJ 4:45 & 6:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Children’s classes are focused on self defense Jiu Jitsu. A typical class starts with a warm up game, stretching, technique/ drilling, and ends with more fun games! For kids 4 - 12 years old. Wed Jun 22 & 29 Weekly Nature Walk Takhini East Bluffs 7:00 PM Takhini Arena Behind Takhini East, a very short and easy trail offers some impressive views of Whitehorse city centre. It’s also popular with swallows and sun-loving plants. Join us for a relaxed and easy stroll, learning about the plants and animals in our own backyards. Please register for this event so that we can plan appropriately. Free event
Thu Jun 23 & 30 Coast Mountain Sports Trail Run 6:15 PM Athletics Yukon Come join us and explore the trails around Whitehorse in a fun, safe, non-competitive environment. Venue changes from week to week so check athleticsyukon. ca often to see where this weeks run is TrackieReg.com/2022-ThursTrailRuns Thu Jun 23 & 30 Habit Cycle 7:00 PM Habit Yukon A 50 min indoor cycling (spin) class, drop in or purchase 5-10 class pass. Thu Jun 23 & 30 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 7:30 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Often referred to as the game of human chess, BJJ is a grappling based art that utilizes takedowns, sweeps, joint locks and strangle holds to subdue your opponent or attacker. Thu Jun 23 & 30 Coast Mountain Sports Trail Run Series Athletics Yukon 6:15 PM Come join us and explore the trails around Whitehorse in a fun, safe, non-competitive environment. Venue changes from week to week so check in often to see where this week’s run is. Register: TrackieReg.com/2022ThursTrailRuns TrackieReg.com/2022ThursTrailRuns Thu Jun 23 & 30 Strength for Runners 12:00 PM Avalanche Athletics Improve your technique, lower your times, and understand the sport of running on a deeper level. Thu Jun 23 & 30 Hatha Yoga 12:00 PM Grace Space Find alignment mental and physical during this hour of inspiring hatha yoga,. Register online. https://bit. ly/3kFowWQ Thu Jun 23 & 30 Dragon Boating DropIn 6:00 & 7:00 PM Schwatka Lake Day Use Area Fri Jun 24 Gym Buds 7:30 AM Northern Strength Academy a fun, positive, accepting environment where everyone can feel inspired to achieve their goals. Fri Jun 24 Kids BJJ 5:30 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Children’s classes are focused on self defense Jiu Jitsu. A typical class starts with a warm up game, stretching, technique/ drilling, then ends with more fun games! For kids approximately 4 - 12 years old. Fri Jun 24 Zumba 6:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Register online Sat Jun 25 & Jul 2 Dragon Boating Drop-In 10:00 AM Schwatka Lake Day Use Area
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ENTER YOUR EVENTS ON-LINE ... It’s Free. It’s Fast. It’s Easy. Email: events@whatsupyukon.com | Also, email us if there are any errors! Please visit whatsupyukon.com for up to date event details. Some events may be postponed or cancelled after we print. Sun Jun 26 & Jul 3 Habit Cycle 10:00 AM Habit Yukon A 50 min indoor cycling (spin) class, drop in or purchase 5-10 class pass. Sun Jun 26 & Jul 3 Yukon Roller Girls Full Contact Scrimmage Practice 5:30 PM Canada Games Centre Yukon (*Must have passed wftda minimum skills to participate in contact drills and scrimmages*) Msg us beforehand if you plan on stopping by! YRG@ yukonrollergirls.ca Mon Jun 27 & Jul 4 Gym Buds 7:30 AM Northern Strength Academy a fun, positive, accepting environment where everyone can feel inspired to achieve their goals. Mon Jun 27 & Jul 4 Multisport Strength and Agility 11:00 AM Northern Strength Academy Improve your agility, balance, running economy, coordination and strength Mon Jun 27 & Jul 4 Noon Strength and Conditioning with Ben McPherson 12:00 PM Northern Strength Academy This class consists of dynamic, functional, but progressive movements that will improve your strength, balance and mobility for whatever you do. Mon Jun 27 & Jul 4 Kids Muay Thai 4:45 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Muay Thai teaches combat skills that are good for self-defense along with positive holistic effects like respect, discipline, focus, and confidence. Open to ages 8 - 12. Mon Jun 27 & Jul 4 Running Class 5:30 PM Northern Strength Academy Join coach Ian Weir as he helps to improve technique, pacing, cadence, breath, power and more in these evening run sessions! All Levels Welcome Mon Jun 27 & Jul 4 Muay Thai Kickboxing 6:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions. This is due to its use of all available weapons. Fists, elbows, knees and shins are all used to attack your opponent. Clinch work is also another defining element of this exciting fighting style Mon Jun 27 & Jul 4 Dragon Boating Drop-In 6:00 PM Schwatka Lake Day Use Area
Mon Jun 27 & Jul 4 Go-Gi Jiu Jitsu 7:30 PM Eight Days Martial Arts This class is very similar to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, only the students typically practice in shorts and a rash guard t-shirt. There is also typically a little more wrestling and leg locks due to the rules in tournaments being less restrictive. Mon Jun 27 & Jul 4 Women’s Muay Thai Kickboxing 6:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts The art of 8 limbs, Muay Thai Kickboxing has proven itself to be the go to striking style of many martial arts champions. Mon Jun 27 & Jul 4 Habit Cycle 7:00 PM A 50 min indoor cycling (spin) class, drop in or purchase 5-10 class pass. Tue Jun 28 & Jul 5 Total Body HIIT 12:15 PM Habit Yukon 30 min lunchtime high intensity interval training. All levels welcome, drop in and first time try it rates available. Tue Jul 5 Dragon Boating ElderActive Drop-In 4:00 PM Schwatka Lake Day Use Area a great team building activity, which can also lead to personal gains in strength and flexibility. All Seniors Welcome. Tue Jun 28 & Jul 5 Kids BJJ 4:45 & 6:00 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Children’s classes are focused on self defense Jiu Jitsu. A typical class starts with a warm up game, stretching, technique/ drilling, then ends with more fun games! These classes are appropriate for kids 4 - 12 years old. Tue Jun 28 & Jul 5 Habit Cycle 5:30 PM A 50 min indoor cycling (spin) class, drop in or purchase 5-10 class pass. Tue Jun 28 & Jul 5 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 6:00, 12:05 & 7:30 PM Eight Days Martial Arts Often referred to as the game of human chess, BJJ is a grappling based art that utilizes takedowns, sweeps, joint locks and strangle holds to subdue your opponent or attacker. BJJ emphasizes a lot of drilling and live sparring also known as “rolling”. Tue Jun 28 & Jul 5 Sports Experts 5 KM Fun Run Walk 6:15 PM FH Collins High School Run or walk a 2.5 or 5 Km course on the Millennium Trail. Every Tuesday until the end of September Tue Jun 28 & Jul 5 Learn to Skate Summer 22 7:00 PM Takhini Elementary This program is open to adults of any gender & will teach you all the skating basics you need to play roller derby and/ or just have a good ol’ (safe!) time on your quad skates including: balance, stops, transitions, forward & backward skating, hops, jumps & spins! https://forms.gle/ mSXKZBopmUbNvkSt9
WELLNESS LISTINGS
This fantastic team of 8 paddlers with great determination and big hearts has raised more than $60,000 for cancer care. Stix Together is paddling in the 2022 Yukon River Quest - please show them your support by making an online donation to the Yukoners Cancer Care Fund! The Yukoners Cancer Care Fund (YCCF) provides financial assistance to Yukoners and Northern BC residents facing a cancer diagnosis.
Please donate today!
Hold your cell phone over the QR Code to donate now!
For more information: Email: Karen.Forward@wgh.yk.ca Phone: (867) 393-8930 www.yhf.ca
Since 2014 the YCCF has assisted over 280 cancer patients and their families!
Elder and Counsellor available Emotional and Spiritual support, free to Indigenous women, girls, 2 spirited in Yukon, Northern BC: Phone, video appointments or in person. Call Toll Free 866 667 6162 or visit www.yawc.ca for info. Tuesdays & Saturdays Counseling Drop-In and Short Term Counselling Service 11:00 AM Canadian Mental Health Association, Yukon Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Tuesday 11am - 4pm and Saturday from 11am 3pm. Call 668-6429 for more info. Wed Jun 22 & 29 Samurai Brotherhood Men’s Circle: Porcupine Squad 7:00 PM Location TBA After Pre-Registration A weekly, action-focused circle of fire + fellowship for those who identify as male aged 21+. A safe + brave space for men to share their wins and challenges, dig deeper into what’s really holding you back, set goals and be held accountable. More info: call/text Michael at 867-3324722 or email mjvernon@gmail.com. Wed Jun 22 & 29Overeaters Anonymous Meeting 7:30 PM Overeaters Anonymous For more information contact oayukon@gmail.com for more information Wed Jun 22 & 29 Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Classes with Nancy 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery Email whitehorsekundalini@gmail.com to register for 5- class series or check for availability to try a drop in. Wed Jun 22 & 29 No Puffin Group (CM) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral Thu Jun 23 & 30 Sally & Sisters/Soeurs 11:00 AM Days Inn by Wyndham A safe place for women and children to access a meal. Thu Jun 23 & 30 Mantra and Relaxation 4:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary This class is about developing awareness of your inner Light through the practices of chanting mantra and deepening relaxation
Thu Jun 23 & 30 KDCC Walking with Our Sisters Sewing Group 5:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre. Thu Jun 23 & 30 Family & Friends Support Group 7:00 PM Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) A drop-in support group for family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. Call 668-6429 or email programs@yukon.cmha.ca for more info. Thu Jun 23 & 30 AA Polar Group - O/M 7:30 PM Christ Church Cathedral Join our support group in person or for our zoom room address email aapolargroup@ gmail.com Fri Jun 24 Yoga wake up flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community around that practice! https:// www.rootedtreemassage.com/book-online Fri Jun 24 Morning Yoga Stretch 9:00 AM 7th Ray Studio Easing into the day with gentling warming up and stretching. All levels are welcome Register online. Fri Jun 24 Sally & Sisters/Soeurs 11:00 AM Days Inn by Wyndham A safe place for women and children to access a meal. Fri Jun 24 AA Whitehorse Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral Looking for support with your relationship with alcohol? Join the AA Whitehorse Group.. Fri Jun 24 Men’s Support Group for Indigenous men 18 and over CYFN Council Of Yukon First Nations Family Preservation Services is hosting a Snaring & Trapping Workshop as part of its ongoing Support Group for Yukon First Nations and Indigenous men. Register now as space is limited! Sat Jun 24 & Jul 2 Yoga in the Park 10:00 AM Rotary Peace Park Enjoy a Vinyasa Flow in the Sun!! Bhreagh will take you through poses in a mindful and relaxed pace, perfect for all levels of Yogis! Sat Jun 25 & Jul 2 AA Hospital Meeting 7:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral Sun Jun 26 & Jul 3 AA Hospital Meeting 7:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral Sun Jun 26 & Jul 3 Yoga with Amber 7:15 PM Habit Health and Wellness book online or email habitcommunity@gmail. com for more info Mon Jun 27 & Jul 4 Yoga wake up flow with Sheila 7:20 AM Online These classes are intended to help you build a consistent and comfortable yoga practice and build a community around that practice! https://www.rootedtreemassage. com/book-online Mon Jun 27 & Jul 4 Sally and Sisters Hot Lunch 11:00 AM Whitehorse United Church Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children Mon Jun 27 & Jul 4 Smart Recovery Addictions Support 6:45 PM Sarah Steele Building Mon Jun 27 & Jul 4 Live And Online Kundalini Yoga 8:00 AM Online Kriya, mudra, and mantra awaken your body and focus the mind. We will follow one sequence until you are able to find yourself in the flow, before moving on. Mon Jun 27 & Jul 4 AA New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral Mon Jun 27 & Jul 4 Yoga in the Park 18:00 PM Rotary Peace Park Enjoy a Vinyasa Flow in the Sun!! Bhreagh will take you through poses in a mindful and relaxed pace, perfect for all levels of Yogis! Mon Jun 27 Grief Walking Group 6:30 PM S.S. Klondike Walk the open parts of the Millennium Trail with Hospice Yukon volunteers. Walk in silence or share your feelings... you choose. Call 667-7429 for more info. Tue Jun 28 & Jul 5 Sally & Sisters/ Soeurs 11:00 AM Days Inn by Wyndham A safe place for women and children to access a meal. Tue Jun 28 & Jul 5 Summer Yoga 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Drop-in Yoga, everyone welcome. Call 335-1996 for more info. Tue Jun 28 & Jul 5 Men’s Community Group 5:30 PM Mountainview Church We start with a meal and fellowship, then work through a biblical study, and take time to pray for one another, and for shared requests. Tue Jun 28 & Jul 5 Yoga by Amber 7:00 PM 7th Ray Studio A yoga class that is for all levels and abilities, register online. Tue Jun 28 & Jul 5 AA UglyDuckling Group (C/M, NS) 8:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral New members always welcome, this is a non smoking group.
