Personal Wellness Profile

Community Health Team - Young Street 6080 Young Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Complete a lifestyle survey and have your cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, body fat and waist circumference measured.  Receive a personalized report that lets you know how you are doing in 9 health areas and find out your health age. This is a 3 hours program and pre-registration is required. All sessions are from 8:30 - […]

Forever Fit 55+

Dartmouth North Community Centre 105 Highfield Park Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Our YMCA Forever Fit classes are led by qualified YMCA fitness instructors and are set to lively music to help you get moving all while having fun. Class Fees: Annual Membership Fee of $10, plus $4/class Drop-In Fee For registration and information on this class: Cathy Beairsto Coordinator, YMCA Health & Active Living (902) 422- 9622 x […]

Heart Healthy Taste & Learn Class – FREE

Sobeys Clayton Park 287 Lacewood Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join us to learn what to eat to lower your cholesterol! Recipes and samples will be shared. To register, contact Jenelle at 902-457-2102 or email: 00644crc@sobeys.com

Cooking For A Healthy Heart – FREE

Sobeys Lower Sackville 752 Sackville Dr, Lr Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada

Learn what you can eat to help manage your cholesterol & blood pressure. We’ll talk about choosing the right fats, how to increase fibre, ways to lower sodium, and more! Please pre-register for all events by contacting Lindsay, Registered Dietitian Voicemail: 902-454-0281, E-mail: lindsay.fredericks@sobeys.com

Tech Drop-In FREE

Cole Harbour Library - Cole Harbour Place 51 Forest Hills Parkway, Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada

Need help with a new gadget? From Apple to Android, and everything in between, we can help. Drop in and see one of our tech specialists.

Healthy Cooking Classes – $15/person

Sobeys Mumford Road 6990 Mumford Rd, West End Mall, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Our dietitian and chef will entertain you and introduce you to healthy foods prepared in a way you and your family will love. You will learn cooking skills, eat a delicious meal and take home nutritious recipes. Menu: Creamy Asparagus and Pea Soup with Pesto Toasts, Salmon en Papillote, Kale & Quinoa Salad with Pineapple […]

Ready, Set, Move – Session 1: Introduction to Cardio Workshop

Halifax North Memorial Public Library 2285 Gottingen St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

You will learn about the components of a physical activity program and practice skills in stretching, strengthening and aerobic exercise. A participant physical activity is required for sessions 1, 2 and 3. Drop in no later than 5 business days before the program start date to complete this form. Learn and practice basic techniques for aerobic […]

National Poetry Month: Nova Scotia History Captured – FREE

Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Celebrate National Poetry Month with readings by local poets Chad Norman and Deirdre Dwyer. Chad will read from Masstown, a collection of poems which capture life on a dairy farm once part of that community's rich history, as well as a celebration of his grandparents, Bert and Gladys, who operated the family business. Deirdre will […]

All Abilities Yoga – FREE

Halifax North Memorial Public Library 2285 Gottingen St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join instructor, Dawn J. Collins for a 1-hour introduction to traditional yoga for all skill levels. The class is trauma informed (safe for persons who have experienced effects of trauma) and accessible to differing abilities and all levels of fitness. All participation is self-directed and participants may choose to abstain and rest or depart from […]

Acoustic Song Circle Drop-In FREE

Dartmouth North Library 105 Highfield Park Dr, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Drop in and join this casual acoustic song circle. Bring any instrument, your singing voices, plus copies of songs and guitar chords (if you have them).