The Following Senior Recreation Programs are sponsored by the Municipality of Richmond County. For more information on these events go to www.richmondcounty.ca.

Gentle Yoga 55+  

For seniors who are looking for a safe, effective way to enhance their physical health and overall wellness, the stretching, breathing, and meditation practices of yoga can be a great solution. In fact, as you will see, doing yoga regularly can result in a host of benefits for older adults, from greater flexibility and improved balance to lower stress and better sleep. Enjoy these grounded and relaxing classes. Suitable for all levels. 

United Church Hall, St. Peter’s Mondays, for 6 weeks, beginning April 3 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Fee: $25 Instructor: Lynne Doucette 

 L’Ardoise Community Centre, L’Ardoise Tuesdays, for 6 weeks, beginning April 4. 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm, Fee: $25 Instructor: Lynne Doucette  

United Church Hall, St. Peter’s Wednesdays, for 6 weeks, beginning April 5 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Fee: $25 Instructor: Lynne Doucette Red Islands Fire Hall, Johnstown Wednesdays, for 6 weeks, beginning April 5 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm, Fee: $25 Instructor: Lynne Doucette  

New Horizon Seniors Club, Arichat Tuesdays, for 8 weeks, beginning April 18 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm, Fee: $25 Instructor: Helen Slade  

Riverdale Community Centre, Lower River Wednesdays, for 8 weeks, beginning April 19 9:30 am – 11:00 am, Fee: $25 Instructor Helen Slade  

Shuffleboard  

Shuffleboard is a game in which players use cues to push weighted discs, sending them gliding down a narrow court, with the purpose of having them come to rest within a marked scoring area. Beginners welcome. Tuesdays, for 10 weeks, beginning April 4 Riverdale Community Centre 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm, Fee: $50 Supervisor: Rodger Fancy  

Beginner/Intermediate Line Dancing (Ages 18+)  

Get physically and mentally fit as you dance to music. No partner needed. Dancing is one of the best activities for total body wellness and one of the only physical activities to offer protection against dementia. Beginners are always welcome.  

St. Louis Parish Hall, Louisdale Tuesdays, for 10 weeks, beginning April 4 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Fee: $50 or $5.00/drop-in Instructor: Debbie Morrison 

 United Church Hall, St. Peter’s Tuesdays, for 8 weeks, beginning April 4 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Fee: $40 or $5 drop-in Instructor: Belinda LaRochelle  

Riverdale Community Centre, Lower River Thursdays, for 10 weeks, beginning April 6 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Fee: $50 or $5.00/drop-in Instructor: Debbie Morrison  

Chair Yoga  

Chair yoga is a great way for older adults to get the wonderful health benefits of yoga. It also makes yoga accessible to more people. Staying seated while doing yoga means that even frail seniors or those who aren’t flexible can safely do the exercises. The benefits of chair yoga for older adults includes loosening and stretching painful muscles, reducing chronic pain, decreasing stress, and improving circulation. It also reduces anxiety, helps lower blood pressure, protects joints, and builds strength and balance.  

United Church Hall, St. Peter’s Tuesdays, for 6 weeks, beginning April 4 10:00 am – 11:15 am, Fee: $20 Instructor: Lynne Doucette  

St. Georges Channel Community Hall Mondays, for 8 weeks, beginning April 17 10:00 am – 11:00 am, Fee: $30 Instructor: Mary Mackay  

Isle Madame New Horizon Senior Club Tuesdays, for 8 weeks, beginning April 18 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, Fee: $20 Instructor: Helen Slade  

Anne Sampson Building, River Bourgeois Wednesdays, for 8 weeks, beginning April 19 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Fee: $20 Instructor: Helen Slade  

Riverdale Community Centre, Lower River Fridays, for 8 weeks, beginning April 14 10:00 am – 11:00 am, Fee: $30 Instructor: Mary Mackay