The Following are Recreation Winter 2025 Programs are sponsored by the Municipality of Richmond County. For more information on these events go to www.richmondcounty.ca.
Senior’s Winter Programs.
Scottish Country Dancing
Richmond MacAdian Ceilidh Dancers Sociable, enjoyable and ever evolving. Scottish Country Dancing may have its roots in the assemblies and balls of the 18th and 19th centuries, but its popularity has continued to increase to this day. Dancers are normally grouped in sets, typically of three, four or five couples arranged either in two lines (partners facing each other) or in a square. They work together to dance a short sequence of formations that provide a particular dance with its identity. The originality of the formations ensures each couple gets the chance to experience the dance from different positions. Scottish Country Dancers mainly dance for pleasure, finding the shared experience of dance both physically and mentally enjoyable. United Church Hall, St. Peter’s. Sundays, for 10 weeks, beginning January 5 – 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Fee: $50.00. Instructor: Diane & Conrad Landry.
Afternoon Senior Social Seniors are invited to gather in a safe space to socialize, play cards and or board games and are encouraged to take along any unfinished craft projects or perhaps start a new one. Bonnie Brae Seniors Club, St. Peter’s. Thursday, January 16, February 20 and March 20 – 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Fee: FREE. Community Leader: Brigitte Dimock.
Seated Chair Yoga
Open to adults of all ages, who desire the benefits of yoga in a gentle format. Poses are done sitting or standing with the option to stay seated for the entire class. Chair Yoga can enhance overall function, flexibility, balance, general wellbeing and relaxation. Isle Madame New Horizons Seniors Club, Arichat. Tuesdays, for 10 weeks, beginning January 14 – 9:30 am – 10:30 am, Fee: $60.00. Instructor: Lisa DeWolf.
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. United Church Hall, St. Peter’s. Mondays, for 6 weeks, beginning January 6 – 10:30 am – 12:00 pm, Fee: $25.00. Instructor: Lynne Doucette.
Red Islands Fire Hall, Johnstown. Fridays, for 6 weeks, beginning January 10 – 10:30 am – 12:00 pm, Fee: $25.00. Instructor: Lynne Doucette.
Seated Chair Yoga
Join Lisa for a one-time only introductory chair based yoga class, designed for people curious about what yoga is all about! This “try it” session is open to adults of all ages and offers a gentle introduction to yoga’s benefits. Poses can be done either sitting or standing, with the option to remain seated throughout the class. Chair yoga can improve flexibility, balance, overall function, and relaxation, all in a supportive, low-impact format. Taught in English, this class is a perfect way to explore yoga in a comfortable, accessible setting! Centre La Picasse, Petit-de-Grat. Thursday, January 9 – 10:00 am – 11:15 am, Fee: FREE. Instructor: Lisa DeWolf.
Traditional Yoga
An intermediate yoga class for adults of all ages. Participants will be guided to consciously connect movement and breath. Yoga can enhance overall function, strength, flexibility, focus and relaxation. Isle Madame New Horizons Seniors Club, Arichat. Tuesdays, for 10 weeks, beginning January 14 – 11:00 am – 12:15 pm, Fee: $60.00. Instructor: Lisa DeWolf.
Chair Yoga 55+
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 include 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. Wednesdays, for 6 weeks, beginning January 8 – 10:30 am – 11:45 am, Fee: $20.00. Instructor: Lynne Doucette.
Chair Fitness | 55+ ** (New Start Date)
Chair Fitness classes are performed while sitting in the chair or using the chair as an adaptive device. Designed to improve muscle tone, flexibility and endurance. Chair Fitness is ideal for those with arthritis, osteoporosis or those starting an exercise program. This class is so much more than having a chair available if you need to improve your balance or for some exercises. This class requires hand weights to help you become stronger and healthier. Please note: Participants are asked to bring 2lb or 3lb weights, an exercise belt/band and a yoga mat for this program. Riverdale Community Centre, Lower River. Tuesdays, for 6 weeks, beginning January 7 – 10:00 am – 11:00 am, Fee: $30.00. Instructor: Debra Cooper.