ACTIVE ADULTS (55+) JANUARY - FEBRUARY BULLETIN 2019 STRATFORD LAKESIDE ACTIVE ADULTS (55+) TRAVEL, AT A GLANCE Casino Niagara (Old Casino) Come From Away, Toronto Mohawk Raceway, Milton Murphy s Celtic Legacy Fallsview Casino, Niagara Falls Caesars Windsor Mapleview Shopping Centre, Burlington Monday, January 7, 2019 Wednesday, February 6, 2019 Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Monday, March 11, 2019 Wednesday, April 3, 2019 Wednesday, April 17, 2019 All travel requires pre-registration and payment at the time of booking. If you re interested in traveling with us, please register in office (Agriplex) or over the phone at 519-271-4310. We accept cash, cheque, credit card, and debit as payment methods. SPECIAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS, SEMINARS, CONT D Eating Your Way to a Healthy Lifestyle with Grant Hernden Date: Thursday, January 31 Time: 11:30am 12:30pm Cost: $10/person (lunch included) Location: Market Hall, Stratford Agriplex Registration: Please register in advance in office or by calling 519-271-4310. Join Grant for our 3 rd lunch and learn health session. The discussion will take place in a relaxed atmosphere where Grant will give you doable solutions on how to change poor eating habits and choices into better ones. Eating healthy is easier than you think! The thirty-minute session will occur from 11:30-12:00pm with a lunch and social to follow. Lunch catered by Sirkel Foods. Refreshments provided by the Special Events Committee. Multi Media Painting Class Date: Wednesdays, February 6 March 27 Time: 1:30 3:30pm Cost: $55/member/8-week session Location: Boardroom, Agriplex Registration: In office or by calling 519-271-4310. Join art teacher Victoria Shannon as she coaches art students, from beginner to advanced, on how to improve their art. Students will receive individual attention and are free to work on their own choice of watercolor, acrylic or oil. Group demos will be provided. Please bring your own art supplies.
STRATFORD LAKESIDE ACTIVE ADULTS: CALENDAR OF SPECIAL EVENTS, COURSES & SERVICES January 2019 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 New Year s Day Office Closed 9:00 am Travel Comm. Mtg. 5 6 7 8:30 am Casino Niagara (Old Casino) 8 Sp. Events Mtg. Sr. Games Mtg. 9 10 Advisory Mtg. Cribarama/ Euchreama 11 12 13 14 15 10:30 am Blood Pressure Clinic12 noon 16 17 18 19 20 21 Executive Mtg. 22 23 24 25 Pepperama 26 27 28 29 30 31 11:30 am Lunch and Learn February 2019 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 9:00 am Travel Comm. Mtg. 2 3 4 5 Sp. Events Mtg. 12 noon 9:00 am Come From Away Sold Out 6 7 8 Cribarama/ Euchreama 9 10 11 Executive Mtg. 12 Sr. Games Mtg. 13 14 Valentine s Day 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Family Day Office Closed 10:30 am Blood Pressure Clinic 12 noon 8:30 am Mohawk Raceway, Milton 11:30 am Lunch and Learn 24 25 26 28 Pepperama 22 23
DAILY EVENTS Mondays 9:00 Line Dancing (Intermediate) 9:30 Pepper 10:30 Line Dancing (Beginner) 10:45 Pickleball Open/Competitive Play 11:15 Fitness 1:00 Shuffleboard 1:00 Contract Bridge 1:00 Skating at Rotary Complex 7:00 Crokinole Thursdays 9:00 Painting for Pleasure 8:30 Pickleball Open/Competitive Play 9:30 Yoga 10:00 Tai Chi 1:00 Skating at Rotary Complex 1:30 Cribbage Tuesdays 9:00 Lapidary 8:30 Pickleball Open/Competitive Play 9:30 Wii Sport 10:00 Tai Chi 1:00 UFO Craft Club 1:00 Skating at Rotary Complex 1:15 Recreational Euchre 7:00 Duplicate Bridge Fridays 9:00 Lapidary 10:45 Pickleball Open/Competitive Play 11:15 Fitness 1:00 Contract Bridge Wednesdays 10:00 Keep Fit 10:45 Pickleball Open/Competitive Play 11:00 LivFit Exercise 11:15 Fitness 1:00 Contract Bridge 1:00 Carpet Bowling 1:30 Solo 6:00 Shuffleboard Saturdays 7:00pm Euchre SPECIAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS, SEMINARS, CONT D Learn Guitar with Stevie T Date: Tuesday, February 12 March 12 Time: 10:00 11:00am Cost: $80/member/5-week session Location: Boardroom, Agriplex Registration: In office or by calling 519-271-4310. Join Stevie T, a well-known local entertainer of 20 years, for beginner and/or advanced lessons in classic blues. Bring your own guitar or a guitar can be supplied. New Mindset, New Results with Grant Hernden Date: Thursday, February 21 Time: 11:30am 12:30pm Cost: $10/person (lunch included) Location: Ritsma Banquet Hall, Stratford Agriplex Registration: Please register in advance in office or by calling 519-271-4310. Join Grant for our 4 th lunch and learn health session. Grant will show you how the attitudes we hold and the mindset use in life matters for being the best version of yourself. Learn to make small changes in your behaviour to help get rid of the things in life that are holding you back. You will leave with 4 simple steps to turn your life around for the better. The thirty-minute session will occur from 11:30-12:00pm with a lunch and social to follow. Lunch catered by Sirkel Foods. Refreshments provided by the Special Events Committee.
Blood Pressure Clinic Date: 3 rd Tuesday of the month Time: 10:30 11:30am Cost: Free Location: Ritsma Banquet Hall, Stratford Agriplex Registration: Not required. Just walk in! Foot Care Clinics Date: Mondays and Wednesdays Time: 1:00pm 4:00pm (Mondays) and 9:00am 12 noon (Wednesdays) Cost: $27/member/session Location: Boardroom, Stratford Agriplex Date: 1 st and 3 rd Tuesdays of the Month Time: 12:00pm Cost: $9.50/member Location: Ritsma Banquet Hall, Stratford Agriplex ABOUT US: STRATFORD LAKESIDE ACTIVE ADULTS ASSOCIATION We provide a focal point where people 55 years of age and older gather as individuals or groups to participate in activities and access services that provide enjoyment and encourage the concept of wellness. Centre Location: Office Hours: Contact Us: Stratford Burnsides Agriplex, 357 McCarthy Road, P.O. Box 874, Stratford, ON N5A 6W3 Monday through Friday, 8:30am 12:00pm and 1:00 4:30pm. 519-271-4310 or www.stratfordactiveadults.ca Getting Here: Transit Stratford Transit has a stop between the Rotary Complex and Agriplex buildings. 2019 SLAAA Board of Directors (Executive) President Howard Famme Directors Don Brubacher Vice President Russ Diamond Ray Dietrich Secretary Trudy Patterson Grant Hernden Treasurer Marlene Wivell Denny Miller Walter Hinsperger
HEALTH AND FITNESS ACTIVITIES Keep Fit with Tini All Abilities Date: Wednesdays (date exceptions apply) Time: 9:45 10:45am Cost: $10/member/5-visit card Location: Market Hall, Stratford Agriplex Tini Pel was a professional ballet teacher for nearly 60 years and has developed a gentle but thorough exercise program for active adults. Exercises are paired to beautiful music. LivFiT Exercise Class with Diane Hernden All Abilities Date: Wednesdays (date exceptions apply) Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm Cost: $35/member/5-visit card or $10.00/member/single class Location: Market Hall, Agriplex Diane will lead you through a safe and effective group exercise program to increase muscle strength and balance. Lots of laughs in a friendly atmosphere that celebrates individual strengths and abilities. Photographs by Scott Wishart YOGA with Brad Seftel All Abilities Date: Thursdays Time: 9:30 10:15am Cost: $40/member/5-visit card or $10/member/single class Location: Boardroom, Agriplex Join Brad Seftel, certified yoga instructor for a well-balanced weekly yoga class. Practice postures that facilitate balance and coordination, strength and mobility with mindful breathing. Photographs by Scott Wishart
Pickleball Date: Weekdays, October 15, 2018 April 26, 2019 (date exceptions apply) Time: Varies based on level of play. See Below Cost: $72/member/season Location: Fieldhouse, Stratford Agriplex Join this popular racquet sport combining elements of badminton, tennis and ping pong. Activity fee covers the six month indoor season. A SLAAA general annual membership is required to play pickleball. After that, a $72 activity fee per season will be due. Organized Recreational Play Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 am 10:45 am Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 am 1:00 pm Open/Competitive Play Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:45 am 1:00 pm Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 am 1:00 pm Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi All Abilities Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 10:00 11:00am Cost: $20/member/month Location: Market Hall, Agriplex Registration: Not required. This ancient art improves flexibility, balance and strength in the body and mind for all ages. Indoor Winter Golf Date/Time: Weekdays, December 5, 2018 March 29, 2018 Time: 9:30am 1:00pm Cost: To be determined at the Winter Golf Meeting in November Location: Upper Lobby - William Allman Arena Registration: A daily fee is collected at the activity. Practice your shots on individual driving mats and/or in the putting area.