Are you looking to keep active with fitness, want to expand your knowledge or learn something new, looking to get out and celebrate at a special event or simply prefer a drop in recreation activity - we've got you covered!
The Spring/Summer 2023 Activity Guide and the Spring/Summer Recreation Guide are full of things to keep you active & help you stay connected all summer long!
Check these out:
Fitness Courses
| Ballroom Dance |
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Grab your dancing shoes and come out to learn ballroom dance in a friendly fun-filled dance class. Dances taught will be discussed the first day of class. Partners are suggested. If you do not have a partner we will do our best to pair you up. Priced per individual. Monday, July 10 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Registration Code: 35661 6 Weeks Instructor: Robert Kirby Conant Branch $41.70 |
| Belly Dancing |
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Belly dance is one of the oldest forms of movement. It is a highly engaging and effective head-to-toe cardio workout. The movements are beautiful and sensual and not only burn calories and tone, but it's also highly expressive, reenergizing, and empowering. Unleash your inner goddess as you shimmy and undulate. Laugh and have fun in this class. Wednesday, July 5 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Registration Code: 35887 Instructor: Zahra Hariri Sikorski Branch $49.76 |
| Breath Centred Yoga |
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Deeply reflective style of hatha yoga highlighting the connection between breath, mind, gravity and spinal elongation. Mat work is used. It is recommended that participants bring their own mat, yoga strap and a blanket. Monday, July 10 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. Registration Code: 35714 6 Weeks Instructor: Jackie James John Street Branch $54.24 |
| Bollywood |
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Bollywood dance style is inspired by the Bollywood film industry in India. A dance style that is a perfect fusion of various Indian and Western dance forms. Participants do not need prior dance experience to attend the classes. The music used in this dance form is a mix of beats that keeps you happy and upbeat all the time. Wednesday, July 5 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Registration Code: 35889 8 Weeks Instructor: Zahra Hariri Sikorski Branch $49.76 |
| Cardio Salsa |
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Dancing is a great way to get a full body workout and will help you improve your overall health but most important, it will make your heart happy! This is a low impact cardio class and all levels are welcome. No partner is required. We will enjoy all the great music of Latin rhythms. This class is for all fitness levels; you will have so much fun you’ll forget you’re exercising. Tuesday, July 4 11:45 -12:45 p.m. Registration Code: 35902 7 Weeks Instructor: Myrna Ornelas Northview Branch $45.78 |
| Chair Body Conditioning (Hybrid) |
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Join this fun class that combines cardio and resistance work to an energetic beat to work out your whole body while seated in a chair. Friday, July 7 11:00- 12:00 p.m. Registration Code: 35687 Conant Branch (Includes Online) or Code: 35688 Online Only 6 Weeks Instructor: Nicky Alexander $41.94 |
| Chair Easy Fit (Hybrid) |
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Improve the strength in your core, arms, and back, and even your legs in this all-seated fitness class. You will get a full body workout using hand weights, balls, and resistance bands. Monday, July 17 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Registration Code: 35657 Conant Branch (Includes Online) or Code: 35659 Online Only 5 Weeks Instructor: Nicky Alexander $37.95 |
| Circuit Training |
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A total body circuit training class to strengthen, improve posture, mobility and balance. Comprised of repeating sets of exercises including body weight exercises for upper and lower core as well as cardio - don’t forget the fun! Hand weights and resistance bands or alternatives are recommended. Tuesday July 4 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Registration Code: 35957 8 Weeks Instructor: Mandy Matthews Online $50.24 |
| Circuit Training |
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A total body circuit training class to strengthen, improve posture, mobility and balance. Comprised of repeating sets of exercises including body weight exercises for upper and lower core as well as cardio - don’t forget the fun! Hand weights and resistance bands or alternatives are recommended. Thursday, July 27 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. Registration Code: 35930 4 Weeks Instructor: Katie Bonikowsky Sikorksi Branch $32.00 |
| Fitness for Arthritis |
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Help increase your range of motion, agility, strength and balance. Reduce pain, swelling and stiffness for those who have osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia. Tuesday, July 4 10:45- 11:45 a.m. Registration Code: 35956 6 Weeks Instructor: Nicky Alexander Delpark Homes Branch $41.94 |
| Fitness for Men |
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Components will include 30 minutes of cardio, followed by balance training, muscle strengthening, stretching and relaxation. Tuesday, July 4 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Registration Code: 35734 6 Weeks Instructor: Nicky Alexander Northview Branch $41.94 |
| FUNctional Fitness |
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FUNctional fit class includes balance & core, co-ordination, flexibility, joint mobility exercises and fun! Friday, July 14 8:45 – 9:45 a.m. 6 Weeks Summer Instructor: Jean Brown $41.9 |
| Pilates |
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Drawn from therapeutic roots, pilates adapts to any and all body issues and aims to strengthen muscles while improving postural alignment and flexibility. Mats are needed as this class is done entirely on the floor. Blocks and bands are recommended. Monday, July 10 10:10- 11:10 a.m. Registration Code: 35807 4 Weeks Instructor: Deborah Miller Online $33.92 |
| Power Yoga |
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Power yoga enhances stamina, flexibility, posture, and mental focus. Come release your tension and toxins through sweat in this class. Thursday, July 6 10:30- 11:30 a.m. Registration Code: 35713 8 Weeks Instructor: Tanya Rivers Conant Branch $49.76 |
| Strength and Stretch |
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Full body workout using light weights and balls. Emphasis on proper body alignment to develop strength, endurance and slow stretching to improve flexibility. Thursday, July 6 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Registration Code: 35698 8 Weeks Instructor: Tanya Rivers Northview Branch $49.76 |
| Sticks n' Stones |
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Calling all ROLLING STONES FANS!! A one hour fitness class with the usual body weight, free weights and functional fitness to the music of Mick and the boys. Drumsticks will be used in the warmup and again seated, working the core to choreographed moves repeated each week until we are all synchronized. Drumsticks provided. Friday, July 7 11:30- 12:30 p.m. 8 Weeks Instructor: Tanya Rivers Conant Branch $49.76 |
| Yin Yoga |
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Yin yoga is the perfect addition to your practice if you are looking to improve your flexibility, increase circulation and reduce stress and anxiety. While working with the yin tissues of our body, such as ligaments and tendons, passive postures are held for a longer period of time than traditional (yang) yoga. Allow this class to calm and balance not only your body, but your mind too. Wednesday, July 5 11:30- 12:30 pm. Registration Code: 35960 8 Weeks Instructor: Judy O’Dell Delpark Homes Branch $49.76 AND
Friday, July 7 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Registration Code: 35971 8 Weeks Instructor: Judy O’Dell Delpark Homes Branch $49.76 |
| Zumba (Hybrid) |
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Features routines of interval training where fast and slow rhythm and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Tuesday, July 4 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Registration Code: 35665 Conant Branch (Includes Online) or Code: 35666 Online only 4 Weeks Instructor: Carolina Batica $33.92 |
| 15/15/15 (Hybrid) |
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A fitness class that features 15 minutes of cardio, 15 minutes of strength training and 15 minutes of stretching for a full body workout. Thursday, July 27 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Registration Code: 35928 Sikorski Branch (Includes Online) or Code: 35929 Online only 4 Weeks Instructor: Katie Bonikowsky $30.04 |
Continuing Education
| Acrylic Painting |
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Acrylic step-by-step instructions for all levels of painters. Learn composition, blending techniques and raised stencils accents. Let’s get creative and have fun! Wednesday, July 5 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Registration Code: 35839 8 Weeks Instructor: Carol Pullen John Street Branch $80.24 |
| Mixed French |
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This online Mixed French class will be focusing on conversation. This class is open to a variety of levels from intermediate to advance. This class is not intended for beginners. Thursday, July 6 10:30- 12:00 p.m. Registration Code: 35813 8 Weeks Instructor: Morgen Dobson Online $64.48 |
| Pen & Ink (Hybrid) |
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Be guided through learning Pen & Ink techniques while creating beautiful and unique projects. Copy of line drawings will be emailed out prior to class. Supplies: 8 x 11 white card stock or watercolour paper, 3 multi liners in black sizes 0.05, 0.1 & 0.03 and a small brush or small black sharpie pen. Additional supplies may be required. Spring project will be a scene with a covered bridge. Wednesday, July 5 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Registration Code: 35961 Delpark Homes Centre (Includes Online) or Code: 35962 Online Only 8 Weeks Instructor: Carol Pullen $80.24 |
| Summer Splash And Puddle Watercolour (Hybrid) |
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Here is an opportunity to continue to develop skills in Watercolour painting. During this eight-week course, sessions are designed to support of your skill levels from recent beginner to intermediate painter. It provides an opportunity to develop watercolour painting skills in landscape, still life and floral compositions. Sessions will also deal with developing various watercolour techniques, and colour mixing. Attention will be given to assist participants to develop compositional skills while creating their own interpretations of weekly subject matter provided by the instructor. Participants will need to bring their own materials. A list of materials is available when enrolling. Wednesday, July 5 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Registration Code: 35809 John Street Branch (Includes Online) or Code: 35810 Online Only 8 Weeks Instructor: John Bebbington $96.96 |
| Watercolour Camp |
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This 4 day "boot camp" is designed to re-energize those who haven't painted in a while and inspire newcomers to the watercolour medium. Throughout the four days both floral and landscape subject matter in an impressionistic style will be featured. This will include two complete demonstrations painted each day by the instructor. Foundational techniques will be covered, including graded wash, flat wash, wet on wet & dry and dry. Participants will work daily to try to complete two paintings of their own with support from the instructor. Despite the course name in general an open environment is promoted throughout and questions can be asked at any time. Tuesday, September 5 8:30 – 2:00 p.m. Registration Code: 35904 4 Days Instructor: Hi Sook Barker Northview Branch $128.84 |
| Woodcarving Open Studio |
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Open studio time for all levels of Woodcarvers. Bring your work in progress and enjoy the company of other Carvers, connect and socialize. No instructor for this program. Tuesday, July 4 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Registration Code: 35899 8 Weeks Sikorski Branch $17.29 |
| Windows 11 Level 1 |
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Learn how to adapt to Windows 11 and make it easier to use. You will learn how to use the store, apps, the new start menu and much more. Whether you upgraded to Windows 11 or simply have a new computer, this class will benefit you. You may bring your own laptop to class or use a desktop computer in our lab. Saturday, July 8 10:30 -12:30 p.m. Registration Code: 35980 4 Weeks Instructor: Imran Ahmed John Street Branch $59.12 |
Recreation
| Beginner Pickleball |
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Wednesdays 6:15 - 8:15 p.m. Thursdays 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Open play recreation group for beginner skill level. $2.00 drop in fee Contact Lyndsey Prevost for more information. |
| Outdoor Tennis |
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The OSCC55+ Tennis Group meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Mary Street North Tennis Courts. $32.00 registration fee Season begins May 16th Contact Lyndsey Prevost for more information. |
| Walking Excursions |
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Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Participants meet at various trails in the Durham Region. P Please contact Lyndsey Prevost for more information and to register. |
Special Events
| Seniorbration - June 8 |
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The Seniorbration Gala event will feature music from Step by Step DJ, a presentation of the Senior of the Year Award, a buffet dinner, cash bar, dancing and whole lot of fun. Don't wait! This event is not to be missed. Thursday, June 8 5:00 p.m. - midnight Registration Code: 36444 $45 Jubilee Pavilion Banquet & Conference Centre, 55 Lakeview Park Ave
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| World Elder Abuse Awareness Day - June 15 |
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WEAAD Flag Raising and Breakfast Reception - join us as we recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day with a flag raising on City Hall followed by a reception at John Street. City Hall 8:30 a.m. John Street 9:00 a.m. FREE |
| A Touch of Summer Breakfast - June 16 |
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Rise and Shine! Start your day with a delicious breakfast, some great conversation & a quick laugh! Friday, June 16 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Registration Code: 35881 $10.00 Delpark Homes Branch |
| Fiesta Week Kickoff - June 18 |
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OSCC55+ will have a booth at the Fiesta street party happening in and around Memorial Park. Stop by and say hi! Sunday, June 18 11:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. FREE |
| Corporate Fundraising Golf Tournament - Gord Reid Memorial - June 21 |
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Wednesday, June 18 11:00 a.m. Registration 12:00 p.m. Banquet Lunch 2:00 p.m. Shot Gun $175 Learn more and register at oscc.ca/golf |
| 4th Fab Fridays Kick off - June 23 |
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Join us for Fabulous 4th Fridays, where we have entertainment and socialize. Happening the fourth Friday of the month June 2023 - March 2024. Non members and those under 55 welcome, though must be 19+. Registration is encouraged online or in branch. Refreshments available, including cash bar. Featuring Maritime & Folk: The Doozies Friday, June 23 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Registration Code: 39233 FREE Northview Branch oscc.ca/fourthfridays |
| Berrylicious - June 26 |
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Come and enjoy a fresh fruit of the season and listen to some nice music. Monday, June 26 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Registration Code: 35882 $6.99 Delpark Homes Branch |
| Nostalgia & Nosh - July 12 |
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Come and relive the good ol' days! Enjoy a diner style lunch & nostalgic games that include the cats cradle & jax. Plus song trivia and more! 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Registration Code: 35867 $16.00 Northview Branch |
| Christmas in July - July 21 |
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It's Christmas in July! Show off your craziest Christmas sweater while enjoying a delicious breakfast. Followed by some Christmas comedy! Friday, July 21 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Registration Code: 35883 $10.00 Delpark Homes Branch |
| Breakfast and a Laugh - August 18 |
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Rise and Shine! Breakfast and a laugh is back! Start your day off with a delicious breakfast, some great conversations and a quick laugh! Friday, August 18 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Registration Code: 35885 $10.00 Delpark Homes Branch |
| Northview's Summer Luau - August 23 |
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Join us for the luau of the year! Includes dinner, dance and delicious Hawaiian mocktails followed by fresh summer sweets. Tropical attire is a must! This event is outdoors. Wednesday, August 23 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Registration Code: 35865 $22.00 Northview Branch |
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