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Heart Healthy Living - Know Your Numbers! 2-Week Program
2019-02-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2019-02-22 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Community Health Team – Tacoma Drive, 58 Tacoma Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Do you know your top 5 numbers for heart health? Discover ways to improve your blood pressure,
cholesterol, fasting blood sugar, weight, and waist circumference

Free Event!

Fat, Sugar, Salt
2019-02-19 09:30 - 11:30 | Sackville Heights Community Centre, 45 Connolly Road, Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada
Are you confused by the many different things you hear about fat, sugar, and salt? You’re not
alone! Come and learn the real science on these hot nutrition topics.
FREE EVENT!

Ready Set Move - Session 3 - FREE Stretching and Balance Workshop
2019-02-19 09:30 - 23:30 | Community Health Team – Young Street, 6080 Young Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Learn and practice the basic techniques of stretching and balancing exercises so that you can
perform these exercises at home!
A participant physical activity screen 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.
Ready, Set, Move
Take the whole 4-week series or the sessions that interest you!

YMCA Forever Fit (55+) Class - Dartmouth North Community Centre
2019-02-19 10:00 - 23:30 | Spencer House, 5596 Morris Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Forever Fit is a physical fitness and health education program geared for participants over 55 years. The class is offered two to three times per week in 10 locations in church halls, senior centres, and community centres across Halifax and Dartmouth.
Expect YMCA Forever Fit classes to help you:
Improve joint flexibility
Increase muscle strength and toning
Improve heart and lung fitness
Promote better posture
Improve balance
Promote relaxation and reduce stress
Meet other people
Prevent illness and disease
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 225
cathy.beairsto@halifax.ymca.ca

FREE Functional Fitness Classes - Spencer House
2019-02-19 10:30 - 23:30, 2019-02-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Spencer House, 5596 Morris Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Classes are free!
Held on Feb. 7th, 12th, 19th,
21st, 26th & 28th
Call 902-421-6131 to register!

Bingo - Spencer House
2019-02-19 13:00 - 15:30 | Spencer House, 5596 Morris Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Tuesday afternoon Bingo

Heart Healthy Living - Know Your Numbers! 2-week program
2019-02-19 13:30 - 15:30 | Community Wellness Centre – Spryfield, 16 Dentith Road, Spryfield, Nova Scotia, Canada
Do you know your top 5 numbers for heart health? Discover ways to improve your blood pressure,
cholesterol, fasting blood sugar, weight, and waist circumference

YMCA - Aqua Fit - Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre - Grace Hansen Therapeutic Pool
2019-02-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Nova Scotia Rehab & Arthritis Centre, 1341 Summer Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
For a Dynamic, Full Body Work Out — Just Add Water!
YMCA warm water Aqua Fit is a low impact class using exercises recommended to soothe painful joints and improve mobility. This warm water class uses full body exercises to promote muscle strength and endurance as well as joint flexibility and overall balance. This class is appropriate for participants living with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, psoriatic arthritis or any condition that limits mobility. Classes are led by certified YMCA instructors. The Arthritis Society recommends warm water therapy for improving joint health and to help relieve arthritis pain and stiffness.
What to Expect Each class is made up of four parts which focus on improving your strength, endurance and joint flexibility:

Warm up
Full body exercises
Muscular strength and conditioning
Stretching and relaxation

All Warm Water Aqua Fit participants also have access to Restorative Pool Program from 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. This is open, unstructured pool time for those who wish to continue aquatic therapy after rehab, stretch, work on strength, or float, relax, unwind and take pressure off joints.
Class Fees:
Participants can choose when they register how many classes they want to take per week.
One class per week for 12 weeks: $120 plus HST
Two classes per week for 12 weeks: $220 plus HST
Three classes per week for 12 weeks: $320 plus HST
Four classes per week for 12 weeks: $420 plus HST
The Restorative Pool Time is included in YMCA Warm Water Aqua Fit membership. If you are not a member and you wish to purchase passes for this program, an 8 visit punch card is available for $40 plus HST.
For registration and information on this class:
Cathy Beairsto Coordinator, YMCA Health & Active Living
(902) 422- 9622 x 225
cathy.beairsto@halifax.ymca.ca

BINGO - Eastern Passage Lions Club
2019-02-19 18:00 - 22:00 | Eastern Passage Cow Bay Lions Club, 65 Hornes Road, Eastern Passage, Nova, Canada
Doors open at 6 pm.
Mini Bingo at 6:30 pm
Regulation Games at 7:30 pm
All Regulation Games $100
Building Letter C
3 Building Cookie Jar
Bonanza
Jackpot $500 to go weekly

Personal Wellness Profile - Free Event
2019-02-20 08:30 - 11:30 | CHT Bedford Place Mall, Bedford, 1658 Bedford Highway, Bedford, 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. See below for dates and locations. This is a 3-hour
program and preregistration is required. All sessions are from 8:30-11:30 am.

YMCA - Forever Fit (55+) - NSCC Akerley Campus Gymnasium
2019-02-20 09:00 - 10:30, 2019-02-22 09:00 - 10:30 | NSCC Akerley Campus, 21 Woodlawn Road, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

FREE Storyteller's Circle - Spencer House
2019-02-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Nova Scotia
Wednesday mornings at Spencer House Senior’s Centre.
Relax with a coffee or tea and listen to a story from one of our guests
or tell a story of your own. All kinds of stories.
Some of our guests are from the Storytellers Circle of Halifax.

YMCA - Forever Fit (55+) - Findlay Community Centre
2019-02-20 10:30 - 12:00, 2019-02-22 10:30 - 12:00 | Nova Scotia

YMCA - Aqua Fit - Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre - Grace Hansen Therapeutic Pool
2019-02-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Nova Scotia Rehab & Arthritis Centre, 1341 Summer Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
For a Dynamic, Full Body Work Out — Just Add Water!
YMCA warm water Aqua Fit is a low impact class using exercises recommended to soothe painful joints and improve mobility. This warm water class uses full body exercises to promote muscle strength and endurance as well as joint flexibility and overall balance. This class is appropriate for participants living with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, psoriatic arthritis or any condition that limits mobility. Classes are led by certified YMCA instructors. The Arthritis Society recommends warm water therapy for improving joint health and to help relieve arthritis pain and stiffness.
What to Expect Each class is made up of four parts which focus on improving your strength, endurance and joint flexibility:

Warm up
Full body exercises
Muscular strength and conditioning
Stretching and relaxation

All Warm Water Aqua Fit participants also have access to Restorative Pool Program from 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. This is open, unstructured pool time for those who wish to continue aquatic therapy after rehab, stretch, work on strength, or float, relax, unwind and take pressure off joints
Class Fees:
Participants can choose when they register how many classes they want to take per week.
One class per week for 12 weeks: $120 plus HST
Two classes per week for 12 weeks: $220 plus HST
Three classes per week for 12 weeks: $320 plus HST
Four classes per week for 12 weeks: $420 plus HST
The Restorative Pool Time is included in YMCA Warm Water Aqua Fit membership. If you are not a member and you wish to purchase passes for this program, an 8 visit punch card is available for $40 plus HST.
For registration and information on this class:
Cathy Beairsto Coordinator, YMCA Health & Active Living
(902) 422- 9622 x 225
cathy.beairsto@halifax.ymca.ca

Personal Wellness Profile - Free Event
2019-02-21 08:30 - 11:30 | Community Health Team – Tacoma Drive, 58 Tacoma Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

YMCA Forever Fit (55+) Class - Dartmouth North Community Centre
2019-02-21 10:00 - 23:30 | Nova Scotia

Crib Club - Spencer House
2019-02-21 13:00 - 15:30 | Spencer House, 5596 Morris Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Thursday afternoon crib club.

REDUCING YOUR HEALTH RISKS - Heart Healthy Living – Know Your Numbers! 2-week program - Feb 21 and 28
2019-02-21 13:30 - 15:30 | Bedford Hammonds Plains Community Centre, 202 Innovation Drive, Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia, Canada
Thursdays – Feb 21 & 28 1:30 – 3:30 pm Bedford Hammonds Plains Community Centre
Do you know your top 5 numbers for heart health? Discover ways to improve your blood pressure,
cholesterol, fasting blood sugar, weight, and waist circumference.
REGISTER NOW!
902-460-4560 | Drop in | www.CommunityHealthTeams.ca

Heart Healthy Living - Know Your Numbers! 2-week Program
2019-02-21 13:30 - 15:30 | Bethany United Church, 7171 Clinton Avenue, Halifax, Nova, Canada
Do you know your top 5 numbers for heart health? Discover ways to improve your blood pressure,
cholesterol, fasting blood sugar, weight, and waist circumference

FREE EVENT

Heart Healthy Living - Know Your Numbers! 2-Week Program
2019-02-21 13:30 - 15:30 | Bedford Hammonds Plains Community Centre, 202 Innovation Drive, Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia, Canada

Introduction to Nordic Pole Walking - FREE
2019-02-21 14:00 - 15:30 | Community Health Team – Young Street, 6080 Young Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Our certified instructors will introduce you to Nordic Pole Walking.
Please arrive 15 minutes before class
to sign in.
To register, contact Bill VanGorder at Bill@NordicWalkingNovaScotia.ca or 902-454-2267.

YMCA - Aquafit - Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre - Grace Hansen Therapeutic Pool
2019-02-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Nova Scotia Rehab & Arthritis Centre, 1341 Summer Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

More Smiles, Less Tears at the Table
2019-02-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Community Health Team – Young Street, 6080 Young Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
IWK Pediatric Dietitians & Occupational Therapists
Join us as we discuss healthy mealtime habits, and how to introduce new foods at the table! For care
providers of children all ages. To register, email Janice at Janice.davis@iwk.nshealth.ca.

Thursday – February 21 – Free Event!

Community Health Team Drop-In FREE EVENT
2019-02-22 08:30 - 10:00 | Community Wellness Centre – Spryfield, 16 Dentith Road, Spryfield, Nova Scotia, Canada
For people who would like extra support with their goals to achieve better health. See below for
dates and locations. Drop by anytime between 8:30-10:00 am on the following Fridays.

Karaoke and Happy Hour- Spencer House
2019-02-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Spencer House, 5596 Morris Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Understanding Hearing Loss — Connect Hearing
2019-02-22 13:30 - 15:30 | Community Health Team – Bedford/Sackville – Bedford Place Mall, 1658 Bedford Highway, Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada
Join us to learn more about hearing loss, what can be done to help and even receive a free hearing
screening on site. Register by email at kaitlyn.doucette@connecthearing.ca
Free Event! For more info call 902-460-4560
