55+ Programs

How to register

You can register online at www.brantford.ca/Activenet or by calling 519-759-4150 ext. 5569.

Discounted member rates apply to Beckett Recreation and Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre 55+ Facility Membership holders

55+ Special Interest Programs and Workshops

Ukulele for Beginners

Location: T.B.Costain/SC Johnson Community Centre, 16 Morrell Street

Learn to play the ukulele in this fun beginners class. You must bring your own ukulele.

Mondays April 8 to June 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Cost: $60.00 members, $90.00 non-members

Ukulele Level 2

Location: T.B.Costain/SC Johnson Community Centre, 16 Morrell Street

If you already know how to play the three basic chords on your ukulele (C,F,G), then this is the perfect class for you. In this sing-a-long style ukulele class, you will learn how to play a variety of new songs. You must bring your own ukulele. There will be no class May 20.

Mondays April 8 to June 17 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Cost: $60.00 members, $90.00 non-members

Music Trivia

Location: T.B.Costain/SC Johnson Community Centre, 16 Morrell Street
Test your knowledge about some of your favourite songs at this fun afternoon of music and trivia!
Sponsored by: Chartwell Tranquility Place

Friday, June 7 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: No fee members, $5.00 non-members

Paint Party

Location: T.B.Costain/SC Johnson Community Centre, 16 Morrell Street

Join us for an afternoon of fun and learning! You get to choose if you work with oils, acrylics or watercolours in this mixed media paint party. Learn how to paint trees and flowers so that they look like stained glass windows. You will need to bring your own supplies. A supply list will be emailed after registration.

Friday, May 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Cost: $15.00 members, $20.00 non-members

55+ Stay Active Programs

Basic Clogging

Location: Beckett Recreation Centre, 219 Colborne Street

Learn the basics of clogging while getting your exercise in this fun dance program.

Wednesdays, March 27 to May 29 from 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Cost: $45.00 members, $75.00 non-members

Clogging (intermediate or advanced)

Location: Beckett Recreation Centre, 219 Colborne Street

If you love to dance, you’ll love clogging! Two levels are offered to suit your needs.

Intermediate: Wednesdays, March 27 to May 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Advanced: Wednesdays, March 27 to May 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Cost: $60.00 members, $90.00 non-members

Intermediate:

Advanced:

Zumba Gold

Location: Beckett Recreation Centre, 219 Colborne Street

Don’t miss out on this fun fitness class that incorporates cha-cha, salsa, and meringue moves.

Thursdays, March 28 to June 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Cost: $60.00 members, $90.00 non-members

Dance Fit/Gentle Yoga Combo Class

Enjoy 30-minutes of dance-based exercise that will get you moving to the music for a great cardio workout. Finish the class with 30-minutes of gentle yoga to help calm your mind and stretch your muscles. A great 2-in-1 workout! Please bring your own yoga mat. There will be no class July 19.

Fridays, April 5 to June 21 from 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

Location: T.B.Costain/SC Johnson Community Centre

Cost: $72.00 members, $108.00 non-members

Fridays, July 5 to August 23 from 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

Location: Lions Park Arena, 20 Edge Street

Cost: $42.00 members, $63.00 non-members

Latin Line Dance

Join this fun and easy line dance class with a Latin flare. There will be no class July 19.

Fridays, April 5 to June 21 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location: T.B.Costain/SC Johnson Community Centre

Cost: $36.00 members, $72.00 non-members

Fridays, July 12 to August 23 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location: Lions Park Arena, 20 Edge Street

Cost: $18.00 members, $36.00 non-members

Fitness

Increase your heart rate and tone your muscles in this beginners fitness class. There will be no class on May 20 or August 5.

Mondays, April 15 to June 24 from 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

Location: T.B.Costain/SC Johnson Community Centre

Cost: $35.00 members, $65.00 non-members

Mondays, July 8 to August 19 from 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

Location: Lions Park Arena, 20 Edge Street

Cost: $21.00 members, $39.00 non-members

Gentle Yoga

Calm your mind with gentle relaxing movements that will improve your health. There will be no class on May 20 or August 5.

Mondays, April 15 to June 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Location: T.B.Costain/SC Johnson Community Centre

Cost: $60.00 members, $90.00 non-members

Mondays, July 8 to August 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Location: Lions Park Arena, 20 Edge Street

Cost: $36.00 members, $54.00 non-members

55+ Drop-in activities

FREE to Beckett Recreation Centre and Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre 55+ Facility Membership holders. Learn more about memberships at www.brantford.ca/RecMemberships.

Non-members can join in the fun for $5.15 per visit, per program, or regular admission rates apply. Previous experience is recommended. Free parking is available.

Drop-in schedules
Location	Program	Day	Time
Beckett Recreation Centre, 219 Colborne Street	Carpet Bowling	Tuesday	1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Beckett Recreation Centre, 219 Colborne Street	Cribbage	Tuesday	1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Beckett Recreation Centre, 219 Colborne Street	Darts	Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday	10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Beckett Recreation Centre, 219 Colborne Street	Recreational Pickleball ($3.00/visit) Previous experience required.	Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursdays
Beckett Recreation Centre, 219 Colborne Street	Contract Bridge	Wednesday	1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Beckett Recreation Centre, 219 Colborne Street	Shuffleboard	Wednesday	1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Beckett Recreation Centre, 219 Colborne Street	Euchre	Thursday	1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Lions Park Arena, 20 Edge Street	Contract Bridge and Wizard (begins July 8)	Monday	1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Lions Park Arena, 20 Edge Street	Euhre and Cribbage (begins July 5)	Friday	1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
T.B.Costain/SC Johnson Community Centre, 16 Morrell Street	Wizard (until June 17)	Monday	1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
T.B.Costain/SC Johnson Community Centre, 16 Morrell Street	Wood Carving (until June 21)	Friday	9:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street	Zoomer Fitness	Monday and Wednesday	11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street	Sit and Fit	Monday, Wednesday and Friday	10:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday and Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Friday
Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street	Chair Yoga	Tuesday	1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Until June 25), 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (beginning July 2)
Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street	Cornhole (until June 21)	Friday	1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.