Week of Events
GAMES
GAMES
Come and learn to play a friendly game in a casual and warm setting. Both beginners and experienced players are welcome and can join at any time throughout the season. If you are interested in another game, please contact the Program Coordinator to discuss. Cost: See series member flat rate above for the Spring- Summer. […]
Art Group
Art Group
This is an informal program for artists to connect, learn or share new techniques and studio space with like-minded individuals. Participants bring their own art supplies such as drawings, watercolours, or mixed media. Create art in a social and supportive environment. This is a self-directed activity. When: Monday, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm May 2 […]
Coffee & Chat – Mondays
Coffee & Chat – Mondays
This is a great way to meet members in an informal, casual setting and an enjoyable way to stay in touch with fellow SWESA members. Stay for a short time or stay all morning or afternoon! Coffee, tea and cookies are always available. To reduce waste, SWESA suggests that individuals bring a reusable beverage container […]
GAMES
GAMES
Come and learn to play a friendly game in a casual and warm setting. Both beginners and experienced players are welcome and can join at any time throughout the season. If you are interested in another game, please contact the Program Coordinator to discuss. Cost: See series member flat rate above for the Spring- Summer. […]
Clogging For Beginners
Clogging For Beginners
Instructor: Tracy Walters Learn the basic steps and terms associated with clogging to all types of music. Clogging is a unique form of dancing that is similar to tap dance. It incorporates Irishdancing, line dancing and many other forms of dance. It is known as the “melting pot”of all dance forms. Wear comfortable clothes and […]
Essentrics for Seniors
Essentrics for Seniors
Instructor: Lori Griffith Fitness Level 1: Gentle, standing and chair work. Bring a yoga mat, resistance band and water. This class is aimed at regaining your mobility while slowly building strength and reawakening the power of your 650 muscles. This is a slower paced class and is designed for those who have muscle stiffness/atrophy, frozen […]
GAMES
GAMES
Come and learn to play a friendly game in a casual and warm setting. Both beginners and experienced players are welcome and can join at any time throughout the season. If you are interested in another game, please contact the Program Coordinator to discuss. Cost: See series member flat rate above for the Spring- Summer. […]
Core & All
Core & All
Instructor: Esther Sipos Fitness Level 2: Moderate to Active. Bring yoga mat, resistance band and water. The class is designed to focus on your core, increase your overall strength, improve your posture, balance, and flexibility. You will warm up, stretch, and exercise your entire body; weights and resistance bands may be used, as well as […]
Yoga – Stretch and Strengthen II
Yoga – Stretch and Strengthen II
Instructor: Darria Hirsekorn Fitness Level 3: An advanced yoga class. Bring a yoga mat, water and a blanket or shawl. This class is an invitation into more challenging explorations of yoga in a variety of poses on your back, seated on the floor, standing and on your belly. There will be opportunities to stretch and […]
Taste of Edmonton Volunteer Orientation
Taste of Edmonton Volunteer Orientation
Volunteer with us! For the last few years, SWESA members and friends have volunteered at the annual Taste of Edmonton. It’s fun and a great way to turn your time into dollars for SWESA. Volunteer Orientation Day Meeting: Wednesday, July 13, 2022Time: 1:00pm – 3:00 pm Location: Yellowbird East Community Centre, YECC Hall Volunteer Schedule […]
Yoga – Gentle
Yoga – Gentle
Instructor: Darria Hirsekorn Fitness Level 1: Gentle, standing and floor work. Bring a yoga mat, water and a blanket or shawl. Gentle Yoga is a kind way to practice yoga. The benefits of yoga include better range of motion and muscle tone, more ease in daily activities, improved breathing, better balance, and stress reduction. In […]
Coffee and Chat – Wednesdays
Coffee and Chat – Wednesdays
This is a great way to meet members in an informal, casual setting and an enjoyable way to stay in touch with fellow SWESA members. Stay for a short time or stay all morning or afternoon! Coffee, tea and cookies are always available. To reduce waste, SWESA suggests that individuals bring a reusable beverage container […]
Open Jam Session
Open Jam Session
Calling all SWESA musicians! We have a stage for you to meet your fellow musicians! Join with your guitar, ukulele or preferred musical instrument and play together as a group. Dates and gym availability are subject to change. Check the weekly Bulletin for updates. Pre-registration is encouraged so we may inform attendees of your musical […]
GAMES
GAMES
Come and learn to play a friendly game in a casual and warm setting. Both beginners and experienced players are welcome and can join at any time throughout the season. If you are interested in another game, please contact the Program Coordinator to discuss. Cost: See series member flat rate above for the Spring- Summer. […]
Coffee and Chat – Thursday
Coffee and Chat – Thursday
This is a great way to meet members in an informal, casual setting and an enjoyable way to stay in touch with fellow SWESA members. Stay for a short time or stay all morning or afternoon! Coffee, tea and cookies are always available. To reduce waste, SWESA suggests that individuals bring a reusable beverage container […]
Cardio Total Fit
Cardio Total Fit
Instructor: Jannine Otto Fitness Level 2: Moderate to Active, with standing and floor work. Bring running shoes, light hand weights and water. Have fun and move to music in a 60-minute class that will enhance cardiovascular health, increase strength, mobility, flexibility, and balance.Using an interval style format, the hour includes a variety of low impact […]
Mindfulness Workshop
Mindfulness Workshop
Still your mind, increase your joy! Learning Mindfulness to help you improve your overall wellness. Instructor: Elizabeth Stolte, CCC, MTA, MPS Do you sometimes feel distracted, and think you are not getting as much as you can out of your life experiences? Perhaps your mind wanders and your worries increase? Mindfulness can help you with […]
Get Fit – Boxing
Get Fit – Boxing
*NEW* CLASS Instructor: Louise Lepore with Westchester Amateur Boxing Club Fitness Level 1-2: The class is suited to all levels of fitness and mobility, exercises are adaptable. Get Fit- Boxing is designed to increase balance, muscular strength, coordination, and cardiovascular health. Not only can this be good for your physical wellbeing but also your mental […]
Paper Crafting Club
Paper Crafting Club
Let’s form a new club to meet your fellow paper craft hobbyist and create beautiful masterpieces. Create greeting cards, share embellishments, ribbons or bring your new or unfinished scrapbooks. Create, converse, and have fun! This is a self-directed activity. Pre-registration is encouraged as seats are limited.When: Thursday, May 12 - August 25 (15 weeks)Time: 1:00 […]
Total Body Fitness
Total Body Fitness
Instructor: Esther Sipos Fitness Level 3: Be prepared to sweat and challenge yourself! Bring a yoga mat, resistance band and water. This program is for active older adults looking to maintain or improve their strength, stamina, balance, flexibility, and coordination. It will have a warmup component, followed by intervals of cardio and strength drills, using […]
Yoga – Stretch and Strengthen I
Yoga – Stretch and Strengthen I
Instructor: Vera Resera Fitness Level 1-2: Bring a yoga mat, water and a blanket or shawl. Explore stretching and strengthening your body, in a variety of poses on your back, seated on the floor, standing, and on your belly. This class will start with the foundations of yoga and gradually build on them. Some of […]
Knitting and Stitching Group
Knitting and Stitching Group
Bring your own projects (knitting, cross stitching, crocheting, felting, hand sewing, beading, etc.) and work in a fun, social group. While there is no instructor, many share ideas and learn from each other. This is a self-directed activity. Pre-registration is encouraged as seats are limited. Join the knitting and stitching group at SWESA!When: Friday, 11:30 […]
Essentrics – Age Reversing
Essentrics – Age Reversing
Instructor: Lori Griffith Fitness Level 2: Gentle to Moderate, includes standing and some floor work (back and side only). Bring yoga mat, resistance band and water. This is an age reversing, slow-paced and a full body workout created by Miranda Esmonde-White. This class will restore movement in your joints, improve mobility, flexibility, strength in your […]
Line Dance, Beginners
Line Dance, Beginners
Instructor: Tracy Walters Line dancing is a great form of low impact exercise and great for all ages. We will dance to many different genres of music (rock, country, pop, just to name a few). You do not need a partner to participate and no experience necessary. Shoes with leather or suede soles are recommended. […]