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West Island Women’s Centre ~ Centre des Femmes West Island ~ Winter 2014 Nov 22 Edition 1

Women’s Word Winter 2014 Registration Newsletter

Typically, we have one meeting where we decide the types of courses we hope to have and then we split the workload, either to individuals or to teams. After the first meeting, most of our communication is by e-mail,

but sometimes additional meetings will be scheduled upon request. We also pre-pare for pre-registration and registration days in which

most committee members partic-ipate. Colleen St. James has been han-dling the children’s course cate-gory for the last couple of years. She contacts all returning or new instructors and helps to put to-gether a programme that is inter-esting for both mom and babies. Registration for many children's courses has decreased due to the (Continued on page 3)

WINTER 2014 SESSION

PRE-REGISTRATION SESSIONS for

CURRENT MEMBERS:

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 1-3 p.m./6:45-7:45 p.m.

REGISTRATION FOR

NEW MEMBERS:

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 1-3 p.m./6:45-7:45 p.m.

For more information, please see

the article on page 9 of this newsletter.

Remember...

A PRO-RATED MEMBERSHIP FEE OF $15 IS DUE FOR

NEW MEMBERS JOINING IN DECEMBER.

See pages 11-12

for the complete COURSE SCHEDULE

COURSES BEGIN:

Monday, January 13, 2014

PROGRAMMING PREVIEW

11 Rodney Avenue, Pointe-Claire • P.O. Box 521, Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 4S6 • 514-695-8529 • www.wiwc.ca

Hello everyone and welcome to our next session’s programming. Yes, we are a little early; the holi-days are not here yet and we are already talking about January 2014. For members who have not been on the program-ming committee and those who would like to know more about how the schedule gets put together, here is a brief explanation of what we do and how we do it. Like the clothes you are wearing, the programming committee plan-ning is done a season in advance. Once the fall session started, we waited two to three weeks and then started meeting to prepare for the winter session. Similarly, come the end of January/early February, we will start planning the spring session. By the end of spring, fall discussions begin. We work at quite a pace!


The West Island Women’s Centre is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of women. To reach this objective, the Centre:

offers educational, health-related and leisure courses and seminars, provides a support network for women,

raises personal and community awareness, promotes women’s issues.

Mission Statement

Connie Brown

Audrey Chain (Artwork)

Karen Henchey

Carol Meyers (Newsletter Producer)

Marie-Claude Simard

Inside This Issue

Programming Preview 1

Around the Centre . . . 4

Find Out all the News . . . 6

Thank you! — 18th Annual Silent Auction 7

2014 Winter Session Registration 9

Winter 2014 Session — General Information 10

Winter 2014 Course List 11-12

Course Descriptions

– Personal Development/Wellness Courses 13

– Special Interest Courses 18

– Fitness Courses 23

– Children’s Courses 28

Board of Directors

OFFICERS Co-Chair Ellen Hum

Co-Chair Hilary Jones Vice-Chair Natalie Earby

Treasurer Marlyn Brownrigg Secretary Wendy Stevens

Past Chair Vacant

COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES

Programming/Seminars/Women’s Issues Marie-Claude Simard

Liliane Brunetti

Newsletter/Publicity Jacqueline Barbieri

Volunteer/Phone Chain

Chantal Turgeon

Childcare Emily Darbyson

Fundraising/Special Events

Andrea Ivory

Executive Director (ex-officio)* Karen Henchey

*Ex-officio: Non-voting member

Board members are here to serve you, our member-

ship. Please leave a message for the appropriate board member should you have any concerns, ques-

tions, or suggestions.


PROGRAMMING PREVIEW (cont’d)

Last but not least we have our personal development/wellness team, which consists of Stepha-nie Shaar, Krista Pershall, Janina Jones, and Wendy Wong. Alt-hough Wendy’s specialty is the workshop series, there is signifi-cant crossover so that all four work together and share contact names and potential course ide-as. Personal development courses help empower women in differ-ent spheres of identity. This win-ter we will feature The Science of Nutrition, Public Speaking and Beyond, and Discover Your Au-thentic Self through Art to name just a few. Holistic Journaling and Meditation will be returning. We are adding a French for Newcom-ers class to round out our French language courses, so should you know anyone arriving to the area who doesn’t speak French, tell her about us!

increased usage of regular daycare by members, but we do try to offer classes for preschoolers of all ages. Liliane Brunetti has taken charge of our fitness courses. Again she han-dles the communications with the instructors and keeps an eye out for new ideas. This winter, we are pleased to introduce a new Pilates course on Tuesday afternoons. We hope that the addition of this sec-ond Pilates course will enable us to meet the demand for this popular course. Nicole Anderson and Rebecca Charlton work on special interest courses. These are the crafting/hobby type courses that can make you smile at the end of the day. Knitting, Ballet, Watercolour and Bollywood at Night are just a few examples of the courses in this cat-egory – all of which will be return-ing this winter, along with some new classes!

(Continued from page 1) If you ever have an idea for a new course, know a possible instruc-tor, or want to join our team, come talk to one of us. Obviously, you can also talk with Connie Brown, our programming and membership coordinator, in the office. Connie is our heart and the pillar of this committee — helping us make everything possible. Enjoy your new winter session! Check us out on our website(www.wiwc.ca) and on Facebook too!

Marie-Claude Simard, Programming Director

http://www.wiwc.ca


AROUND THE CENTRE . . .

And now it is time to look ahead to yet more fun and excitement in the weeks and months to come. Pre-Registration for the Winter Session As you no doubt have heard, the winter pre-registration sessions for current members will take place on November 19. If you miss the sessions, remember that the pre-registration period for current members continues until December 2 at 3 p.m. Your forms must reach the office (either by mail or in person) by that time. If not, your next opportunity to register will be on December 5 during our registration sessions for new members. December 6: Wear a White Ribbon It is very hard to believe, but this December 6th marks the 24th anniversary of the Ecole Polytechnique massacre. On Friday, December 6, there will be white ribbons available at the Centre to help us remember the 14 women on our country’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Free Seminars in November We had a wonderful start to our year of free seminars with our October presentation on first aid.

For the month of November, two more Tuesday afternoon seminars are planned, as follows: Listening and Learning: Speech

and Language Development in Preschoolers on November 12 with Krystina Antonecchia, a speech-language pathologist

Reflexology on November 26 with Veronique Beniak, a certified reflexologist and Reiki master, and Cherie Griffiths, a natural health consultant and certified naturopath.

For more information, please go to our website and click on “Free Seminars” in the “Programs” menu or call the WIWC Office (514-695-8529). And tell a friend! Our seminars are free and open to the general public. Catch a Workshop Before They Go! It is not too late to participate in a workshop this fall. Our “10 Conversations to Have with Your Children” series continues until November 29th. And catch one of our “Flex” workshops — the topics are varied and always interesting. Be sure to watch your in-box for e-mails each week. You can also find out about upcoming workshops by clicking on “Workshops” on our website. Outreach Activities at the Centre and in the Community If you happen to come to the Centre on a weekday evening — you will (Continued on page 5)

I n the past few months, I have been really impressed by just

how much the Women’s Centre has to offer. This fall, our programming team went above and beyond by offering not one, but two workshop series for members and their guests. A short walk along our main hallway reveals all kinds of interesting happenings around the Centre — seminars, workshops, special events, wonderful activities in childcare, daytime and evening support groups… There is so much to see and do at the Centre — why not add something else to your schedule? We would love to see you more often! Behind every busy organization is an amazing crew of volunteers and staff that make it all happen. Special thanks go out this fall to a couple of extremely busy committees. Thank you to the programming team for all of the hard work they did to organize our winter session. Thank you too to the fundraising team for their tireless work on our silent auction fundraiser — it has been an incredible journey that started in the spring. So many people help make the Centre and its activities run smoothly — and the contribution each person makes is tremendously important to our organization. Please know that you are hugely appreciated!


AROUND THE CENTRE (cont’d)

find our organization teeming with life. In addition to our evening courses, two weekly support groups and a monthly group are offered to members and women in the community at large. Our monthly evening group is called “Healing Together.” The group, which helps women deal with a miscarriage, still birth, or infant death, meets on the second Wednesday of the month. In November, we introduced our new daytime postpartum group. These monthly meetings are opportunities for women to share the challenges and joys of new motherhood. By all accounts, the first meeting went very well, and the childcare team really enjoyed taking care of all the babies! The group meets on the first Tuesday afternoon of the month. The next meeting is scheduled for December 3 and newcomers are always welcome! A brand new crop of weekly support groups will begin in January. More information will be available soon.

In other outreach news, our weekly “Time for Two” arts and crafts programme for vulnerable families is going strong; high schools are scheduling our teen workshops for their students; and our “Making New Connections” programme for recent immigrants is being offered at Place Cartier’s Riverdale Campus this fall. You can see from the above that Outreach Coordinator Keri MacDonald, who joined us in late August, has no shortage of work on her hands. In the midst of managing all of these programmes, Keri also makes time to attend quite a few community meetings as well! One of the community groupings to which the Women’s Centre belongs is the Lac St. Louis/Dorval Early Childhood Network. On Wednesday, November 13, we will be hosting a “Coffee and Chat” event for parents of children from birth to 5 years that the network is organizing.

If you would like to have more information on any of the Women’s Centre’s outreach initiatives, Keri is the person to get in touch with. You can reach her by calling 514-781-8529 or e-mailing [email protected]. Holiday Basket Collection The Women’s Centre is collecting gifts and non-perishable food items for several West Island families this year. Look for a poster about the collection around the Centre. We will gladly accept your donations until Friday, December 13. We definitely are a busy place — and this busyness will continue until 3 p.m. on December 20 when the office officially closes for the holiday break. Best wishes to everyone for a healthy, happy holiday season — and a happy winter of activity at the West Island Women’s Centre! Karen Henchey Executive Director

Happy Baby News!

Congratulations to Isabelle Sayed, her husband Dino, and big brother Beni on the birth of Maya Luna on October 20th. For the past two years, Isabelle took wonderful

care of our organization’s outreach programmes. Now she has a new little one to care for and we wish her all the best!


Find Out all the News . . .

When? What? For more info, see …

Tuesday, November 12 1-3 p.m.

Seminar: Listening and Learning: Speech and Language Development

in Preschoolers

Click on Programs then Free Seminars on our website

Wednesday, November 13 7-9 p.m.

Special Event for Parents: Coffee and Chat Click on Calendar

on our website

Wednesday, November 13 7-9 p.m.

Monthly Support Group: Healing Together For women dealing with miscarriage, still birth or

infant death

Click on Outreach on our website

November 14, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 Workshops for Members and their Guests Click on Programs then

Workshops on our website

Tuesday, November 19 1-3 p.m./6:45-7:45 p.m.

Pre-registration Sessions for current members

Page 9 of this newsletter or check our website

Wednesday, November 20 Left-over registration forms mailed out to members —

Tuesday, November 26 1-3 p.m.

Seminar: Reflexology Click on Programs then Free

Seminars on our website

Mid November to Friday, December 13

Holiday Basket Collection at the Centre Click on Calendar on our

website

Monday, December 2 3 p.m.

Pre-registration period ends Page 9 of this newsletter

Tuesday, December 3 12:30-2:15 p.m.

Board Meeting —

Tuesday, December 3 1-3 p.m.

Monthly Support Group: Postpartum Click on Outreach

on our website

Thursday, December 5 1-3 p.m./6:45-7:45 p.m.

Open Registration Sessions for new members Page 9 of this newsletter

Friday, December 6 24th Anniversary - Ecole Polytechnique Massacre/

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Friday, December 20 WIWC Office closes for the holiday period —

Monday, January 6 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m./1-3 p.m.

WIWC Office reopens —

Tuesday, January 7 12:30-2:15 p.m.

Board Meeting —

Monday, January 13 Winter Session begins —


Thank You to all of our Generous Supporters

Annual Silent Auction th The holiday season does not really

begin until a very important event

happens at the Women’s Centre.

This event, of course, is our

organization’s huge silent auction

fundraiser, which this year took

place on the evening of Friday,

November 8.

Each year, a huge number of

volunteers help with this event. Once

again this year, the auction was

expertly coordinated by the

volunteer/staff duo of Andrea Ivory

and Lisa Brousseau. They were

assisted by a silent auction

committee comprised of Lynn

Collins, Kim Harper, Brenda Lord,

Marie-Thérèse Ng, and Marie-

Claude Simard.

Many more volunteers joined in

the effort. They purchased

supplies, they baked, they made

follow-up calls to donors, they

collected items, and helped out

in a myriad of ways on November

8 from very early in the morning

until the wee hours of the

following day.

However, this event is only

possible thanks to the extremely

generous support of over 200

businesses who donated items or

services for auction. Each donor is a

hugely important Friend of the

Centre.

More than $17,000 was raised at

the event. These funds will help our

non-profit organization fulfill its

mission of improving the quality of

life of women. The money raised

helps the Women’s Centre to offer

a large selection of programmes

for our members at a reasonable

cost and outreach programmes for

women in the community at large.

Thank you for your generosity!

THE WEST ISLAND WOMEN’S CENTRE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES THOSE ORGANIZATIONS THAT

DONATED ITEMS OR SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF OUR 18H ANNUAL SILENT AUCTION. THEY ARE:

Our Gold Donors (Gifts of $500 or More)

Astral Media ~ Chez Nick Restaurant ~ Déneigement Grizzly Snow Removal ~ Domino's Pizza Friend of the Centre - Margaret Roberts ~ Galerie d'Art Pointe-Claire ~ Galerie du Village

Holiday Group Inc. ~ VIA Rail ~ West Island Conservatory of Music

Our Silver Donors (Gifts of $300 to $499)

Bikram Yoga West Island ~ Carter Décor ~ Cielo Studios ~ Club de Natation Beaurepaire Swim Club Comedyworks ~ Friend of the Centre ~ Jeanie Trubiano - Master Photographer ~ Kiki par Zaf

Lakeshore Chamber Music Society ~ Monkey Bar Gym ~ Pointe-Claire - Malcolm Knox Aquatic Centre Pointe-Claire Canoe Club ~ S.P.O.R.T. Specialists Inc.

Our Bronze Donors (Gifts of $200 to $299)

Baie d'Urfé Aquatic Club ~ Club de Golf et Centre Sportif Lorraine Inc. ~ Club de hockey Canadiens Inc. Crème Fraîche ~ Dagwoods ~ For Always Photo Booth - Pour Toujours Cabine Photo

Friend of the Centre - Kim Harper ~ Golf St. Raphaël ~ Lindsay Robb, Artist ~ Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal ~ Optique Donnelly ~ Sandy Fostaty-Elkaim, Independent Sales Advisor - Lia Sophia Jewellery

Studio Photo Cookie et sa garde-robe ~ West Island Lakers Basketball Association Ye Olde Orchard Pub & Grill ~ Zig Zag Zoo


Thank You (cont’d) Annual Silent Auction 18th Friends of the Centre

(Gifts up to $199)

4Cats West Island Alexandra Dudek Massage Aliments Fins Cavallaro Kirkland Anima-Santé Anita Ali, Scentsy - Independent

Consultant Arbonne Artizan Atrium Le 1000 de la Gauchetière Ballet Ouest de Montréal Beaconsfield Yacht Club Beazley Books Body and Soul Boutique Trading Post Bramble House C2 Studios CaraMia Coiffure Carline Muffler Centaur Theatre Company Centre d'Animaux Nature Cinéma Colisée Kirkland Club de Natation Lakeside Swim-

ming Club Club Sportif Côte de Liesse Dafran Sport Inc. Debbie Langill - Epicure Selections Denmak Golf Dix Mille Villages Essentially Gina's Europa Familiprix Nathalie Turgeon Fleurifik Francis Scarpaleggia, M.P. Friends of the Centre Friend of the Centre - Brett Hill-

gartner Fundomondo Funky Toys & Co. Garde Confort - Comfort Keepers Geordie Productions Gilbert & Daughter Glenmore Curling Club Groomies Grooming Handmade Irish Linen Jewelry by

M

Haute Coiffure Revolution Hair Studio

Hilary Jones Usborne Books Jack Astor's Bar and Grill Jay Peak Resort Jouets Choo-Choo Kaskey Kids Katoreya Restaurant & Sushi Bar Kelp Caviar Kennedy Celtic Boutique Keri MacDonald - Photographer L.I.N.C. Lakeshore Players Inc. Le Den - Boulangerie Café Restau-

rant Les 3 Brasseurs Les délices Lafrenaie Librairie Clio Books Marquis Bar & Grill McCord Museum Melanie Brady Massage Melly's Mobile Massage Minimod Coiffure Enfants Inc. Mon Village Restaurant and Pub Montreal Airport Marriott Hotel Montreal Institute of Swimming Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir Montreal Lakeshore University

Women's Club Om West Holistic Centre Paciência Holistic Center Pâtisserie Suisse Viennoise PennyAlice Physio Pointe-Claire Piorra Maison Piscine Cedar Park Pool Piscine Lakeshore Pool Piscine Valois Pool Plaza Pointe-Claire Shopping Cen-

tre Pointe-Claire Amateur Soccer As-

sociation Putting Edge Quality Suites Pointe-Claire Quetzal Massage Restaurant Sahib Restaurant Soupebol Ristorante Famiglia & Co.

Scarolie's Pasta Emporium Scholastic Canada Ltd. Smith Farms Société pour la Sauvegarde du Pat-

rimoine de Pointe-Claire Soko Spaluxe Stamping Up by Claudine Dionne Stewart Museum Strom Spa Nordique Studio Robinson Tapis Abbasi The Canadian Railway Museum The Hub Hardware The Montreal Ballet Educators' So-

ciety Towne Hall Tsuyosa Karate Tutully Cute Designs Upper Canada Village Vanakays Veronica Kelly, Independent

Scentsy Family Consultant VidriAna, Stained Glass and Fusion

Glass Viking - Sunnyside Pools West Island Women's Centre Westmount Florist Wimgym Yazoo Zoo de Granby

The Women’s Centre also gratefully acknowledges the organizations and

individuals who donated supplies, services, or made monetary dona-

tions:

Astral Media ~ Barefoot Wine Aliments Fins Cavallaro Kirkland

Chez Nick Restaurant Crème Fraîche ~ Dagwoods Dave Randall Productions

Domino’s Pizza ~ Centre d’affaires Core ~ McAuslan Brewery

Sharon Hyland from CHOM 97 7 St. John Fisher Church ~ Yazoo

The Centre sincerely apologizes if there have been any omissions.


2014 Winter Session Registration

PRE-REGISTRATION

Pre-registration is available to all current members.

WINTER 2014 PRE-REGISTRATION SESSIONS The Winter 2014 pre-registration sessions will take place on: Tuesday, November 19

Afternoon Session: 1-3 p.m. Evening Session: 6:45-7:45 p.m.

NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE PRE-REGISTRATION SESSIONS ON NOVEMBER 19. If you do not attend any of the pre-registration sessions, you can mail your forms to the Centre or drop them off at the WIWC Office during office hours starting on Wednesday, November 20. (Please remember that the office is closed daily from noon until 1 p.m.) Registration forms will be processed according to the date and time they reach the office. Please take note: The pre-registration period ends at 3 p.m. on Monday, December 2. Registration forms received by the office (either by mail or in person) after that day and time are no longer eligible for pre-registration. If you miss this deadline, your next opportunity to register for the winter session will be on Thursday, December 5 at the registration sessions for new members.

OPEN REGISTRATION

Women wishing to become members must wait until our open registration day, which will be held on Thursday, December 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6:45 to 7:45 p.m.

At Pre-Registration: Tickets for Popular Courses

If you are planning to pre-register for

one of our very popular courses, you

will receive a course ticket when you

arrive at pre-registration. The tickets

are a way for the programming com-

mittee to track registration for courses

that tend to fill up quickly. The ticket

system also reduces the problem of

members paying for courses that are

already full, and having to wait for a

refund cheque.

If you are registering for a friend, be

sure to also get tickets for your friend’s

courses.

Tickets are distributed in numerical or-

der from the first to the last spot in the

course. If you receive a ticket for a

course, it is very likely that you have

successfully registered for that course.

However, please keep in mind that er-

rors do sometimes occur and that the

course confirmation form sent out once

the registrations have been processed

is the best indication that you have suc-

cessfully registered for a course.

Please do not fill out your cheque be-

fore you come to the pre-registration

sessions so that you can avoid paying

for a course that is already full.


Please note the following:

Most classes run for 10 weeks, but please refer to the course list on pages 11 and 12 to find out the number of weeks of your course. Classes begin the week of January 13, 2014. Classes to be made up (due to holidays, can-cellations, etc.) will be scheduled during the make-up weeks.

Please note that there will be no classes during the school March break (March 3-7, 2014)

Our instructors will be making a special effort to start and finish classes on time, so please be prompt. We are of-fering a very specialized selection of courses this session and have worked hard to arrive at fair and economical fees. However, we must stress that we cannot run a course without a minimum number of participants.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY REGISTER:

(Pre-Registration and Open Registration)

To successfully register, you must submit the following documents:

Course and Childcare Registration Form

(Don’t forget to register your children for our childcare service if you need it.)

Membership and Child Registration Forms for the 2013/2014 year (New Members Only — but please

let us know if there are any new additions to the family!)

Volunteer Recruitment Form for the 2013/2014 year (New Members Only)

Your payment in full.

Payment is by cheque or cash (exact change preferred). We do not accept credit cards or debit cards. The pre-

ferred method of payment is by cheque. PLEASE REMEMBER: All cheques must have the current date.

(No post-dated cheques please!) All fees for returned cheques will be deferred to the member. An adminis-

trative charge will also be applied. For all of the details about registration and payment methods and procedures,

please consult your Member’s Guide.

Important Reminder:

You may register for one other member, with the following exceptions:

Women who volunteer at the pre-registration sessions may not register for any person

other than themselves.

Women’s Centre staff scheduled to work during the pre-registration sessions are not per-

mitted to register for anyone else.

In the interest of fairness to all, the Centre will not accept more than two registration forms per person. If you

are registering for another person, please bring a separate cheque (one cheque per registration

form). West Island Women’s Centre Winter 2014 Session

General Information

2014 Winter Session Registration (continued)


WIWC COURSE LIST—WINTER 2014

REMINDERS: PLEASE NOTE: PRICES INCLUDE FEDERAL AND PROVINCIAL SALES TAXES WHERE APPLICABLE.

Current Members: PRE-REGISTRATION SESSIONS Tuesday, November 19, 2013 from 1-3 p.m./6:45-7:45 p.m. Pre-registration period ends on Monday, December 2 at 3 p.m.

New Members: OPEN REGISTRATION SESSIONS Thursday, December 5, 2013 1-3 p.m./6:45-7:45 p.m.

DAY TIME COURSE # WKS COST

Monday A.M. 9:10-9:45 Exploring the Senses - For Mommy and Me (4 - 12 mos.) 10 $40

9:00-11:00 French for Newcomers 10 $63

9:30-10:30 Pilates 10 $37

10:00-10:45 Circle Time with Mom (12 - 24 mos. with Mom) 10 $40

10:40-11:40 Mom and Baby Fitness (6 wks - 9 mos.) 10 $37

Monday P.M. 1:00-2:15 Monday Sweat and Tone 10 $46

1:00-3:00 The Power of Healing Herbs and Spices 10 $63

1:00-3:00 Beading: Basics and Techniques 10 $75

1:00-3:00 Quilting: 3D Appliqued Art Quilt 10 $75

Monday Evening 7:30-8:30 Zumba® Nite 10 $43

Tuesday A.M. 9:00-9:45 Preschool Gym (3 - 5 yrs) 10 $40

9:00-11:00 Discover Your Authentic Self through Art 10 $63

9:30-11:30 Knitting for All 10 $75

9:50-10:35 Moms and Tots Gym (2 yrs) 10 $40

10:45-11:45 Tuesday Sweat and Tone 10 $37

Tuesday P.M. 1:00-2:00 Mat Work Pilates 7 $26

Tuesday Evening 7:00-8:30 Evening Kripalu-Inspired Hatha Yoga 10 $63

7:00-9:00 Digital Photography: People, Places and Portraiture 10 $82

7:30-9:30 Tuesday Night Book Club 5 times $19


WIWC COURSE LIST—WINTER 2014 (CONTINUED)

DAY TIME COURSE # WKS COST

Wednesday A.M. 8:30-9:30 Step 10 $37

9:00-9:35 Babies Love Music (6 - 12 mos.) 10 $40

9:40-10:40 Total Body Fitness 10 $37

9:45-11:45 Italian 10 $75

9:50-10:25 Sing and Play Together (12 - 24 mos.) 10 $40

10:40-11:20 Movin' and Groovin' (2 - 5 yrs) 10 $40

10:50-11:50 Wednesday Zumba® 10 $37

Wednesday P.M. 1:00-2:30 Adult Ballet 10 $56

1:00-3:00 Workshop Series By donation

1:00-3:00 Public Speaking and Beyond 10 $63

Wednesday Evening

7:00-9:00 Holistic Journaling 10 $70

7:00-8:00 Bollywood at Night! 10 $43

7:30-9:30 Wednesday Night Book Club 5 times $19

Thursday A.M. 9:00-9:45 Stories and Art (3 - 5 yrs) 10 $40

9:30-11:00 The Science of Nutrition 10 $47

9:40-10:40 Bootcamp Fitness 9 $33

10:00-10:45 Stories and Art (2-yr-olds with Mom) 10 $40

10:50-11:50 Body Factory 9 $33

Thursday P.M. 1:00-1:45 Kodomo (Kids') Karate (4 - 5 yrs) 9 $36

1:00-2:30 Meditation Circle 10 $47

1:00-3:00 Boundaries: Taking Control of Your Life 10 $63

Thursday Evening 7:00-9:00 Communiquer en français (Intermediate) 9 $63

7:00-8:30 Gentle Flow Yoga and Meditation 10 $63

Friday A.M. 9:00-10:30 Kripalu-Inspired Hatha Yoga 10 $56

9:30-11:30 Introduction to WordPress.com 10 $75

9:30-11:30 Learning French (Beginners) 10 $63

10:40-11:15 Yoga Movement for Kids (3 yrs) 10 $40

11:20-11:55 Yoga Movement for Kids (4 - 5 yrs) 10 $40

Friday P.M. 1:00-2:15 Gentle Toning 10 $46

1:00-3:00 Watercolour 10 $75


Personal Development/Wellness Courses COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

PLEASE NOTE: MOST PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES RUN FOR 10 WEEKS. PRICES INCLUDE FEDERAL AND PROVINCIAL SALES TAXES.

FRENCH FOR NEWCOMERS

Monday 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Childcare Room 2

Bonjour! Are you new to Quebec? This introductory class is designed for women with little or no background in

French who would like to begin to navigate their way by learning basic sentences, grammar and expressions.

Through vocabulary and conversational activities we will learn to meet and greet people as well as practice

basic communication for other daily life situations. À bientôt!

$63

Instructor: Caroline Mueller, B.Ed., Elementary Education, McGill University; M.Ed., Second Language

Education, McGill University; Ph.D., Culture and Values in Education, McGill University

THE POWER OF HEALING HERBS AND SPICES

Monday 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Kitchen

Discover the astounding medicinal powers and culinary flavour blasts of herbs and spices. Did you know that

almost 30% of medicine is derived from plants? Aside from their delectable taste contributions to your meals,

herbs and spices can be catalysts for a healthier life. They are memory boosting, antimicrobial, heart friendly,

and can help with digestion, detoxification, and disease prevention. Some even have cancer-prevention prop-

erties! Each class, you will learn about specific herbs and spices, make one in-class recipe and some brews or

infusions, and enjoy tastings. Those who cannot stay for the full two hours are encouraged to bring along con-

tainers to take home their tasting items. Let’s spread the health, all in good taste! A course fee of $30 for sup-

plies per participant is payable to the instructor at the first class.

$63

Instructor: Nevine Elchibini, B.Comm., N.D.

DISCOVER YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF THROUGH ART

Tuesday 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Childcare Room 2

Free your authentic self through art. Using watercolour, scissors, paper, crayons, brushes, pencils, and many


Personal Development/Wellness Courses

other art mediums, each class will help liberate emotions, inspire, and increase our enjoyment of life. Over the

session, you will create a beautiful, personalized book filled with colours, words, textures, and images that will

help you recognize the authentic self you have been meaning to set free for so long. No previous art experi-

ence is necessary — come experiment and discover your hidden abilities.

$63

Instructor: Arantza Izurrategui

EVENING KRIPALU-INSPIRED HATHA YOGA

Tuesday 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Gym

This Hatha yoga course in the Kripalu tradition is suitable for all levels. Exercise your body and mind as you

welcome sensation, connect with breath and discover strength already within you. This is a mixed class, so by

learning to listen and honour your own body, you may practice safely at any level. Ilaini’s classes offer very de-

tailed instruction so that students feel safe, looked after and confident. Mindfulness, compassion and patience

are encouraged throughout seated centering, warm-ups, standing sequences and guided meditations. Based

on yogic teachings and silent observation, we may learn the tools necessary to navigate joyfully through life.

Participants are strongly urged to come equipped with a sticky yoga mat and two yoga blocks. Other

props you enjoy are welcome as well.

$63

Instructor: Ilaini Scholl, Certified Kripalu-inspired Hatha Yoga Teacher

Please Note: The WIWC’s free childcare service is not available during evening courses.

PUBLIC SPEAKING AND BEYOND

Wednesday 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Childcare Room 2

Never be at a loss for words. The ability to communicate clearly and deliver a persuasive message is one of

the most desired life skills in the workplace and beyond. This course will explore all the steps required to do

any type of communication or presentation from beginning to end, including generating and organizing the ide-

as, writing a speech, and then giving an effective presentation. Techniques to be covered include a foolproof

model to organize your speech; the top three methods to generate ideas; how to memorize anything; how to

effectively use voice modulation, eye contact, movement and hand gestures; as well as how to answer ques-

tions and provide great feedback. This is a very hands-on course where students will be encouraged to give

both prepared and impromptu speeches in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Gain confidence to be heard!

$63

Instructor: Anita Ashtakala, M.B.A., Former Member of Toastmasters



HOLISTIC JOURNALING


Childcare Room 2

Journal writing is holistic in nature, proven to help you relax, unearth insights, and head in meaningful ways —

mind, body and soul. You’ll be surprised what appears at the end of your pen as you take this time for yourself

and learn 18 journaling techniques; gain insight into present, past and future; de-stress; recognize synchronici-

ty; address issues; get organized; improve memory; and more! Best of all, you’ll be blessed with the truly magi-

cal camaraderie that always happens among journalers! No writing skills or creativity necessary.

$70

Instructor: Jill Boileau, Founder, Holistic Journaling, ink


THE SCIENCE OF NUTRITION

Thursday 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

Childcare Room 2

What does our body do with food? What does the body need? This course will help you to understand the

physiology of digestion, how we process food, and what our bodies do with nutrients. You will learn about dif-

ferent types of nutrients, how recommended amounts are determined, and where to find the best sources of

specific nutrients. Included in this course will be a discussion of current research and myths perpetuated by the

media and on the internet. Learn the natural way to manage your weight and prevent disease.

$47

Instructor: Lisa Pelling, B.Eng., B.Sc., P.Dt.

MEDITATION CIRCLE

Thursday 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Upstairs Classroom

This is a great way to experience meditation with a group and to acquire a discipline of a regular meditative

practice. A relevant theme or topic will be introduced each week along with a guided visualization/imagery led

by the instructor. Participants need to wear comfortable clothing and are encouraged to bring along a yoga

mat.

$47

Instructor: Nazzarena Santini, Massage Therapist, Reiki Master, Energy Therapist, Instructor/Teacher



BOUNDARIES: TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE


Childcare Room 2

In this course, you will be guided to define, develop and retain healthy boundaries in your relationships with

your spouse or partner, parents, friends, children, co-workers, and most importantly, yourself. Reap the re-

wards of a less complicated lifestyle by learning the importance of setting, putting into practice, and embracing

personal boundaries.

$63

Instructor: Ann Papayoti

COMMUNIQUER EN FRANÇAIS (Intermediate)


Upstairs Classroom

Désirez-vous vous exprimer spontanément et participer pleinement à des discussions? Voilà l’objectif du cours

intermédiaire. Chaque semaine, la lecture de courts extraits portant sur divers sujets d’actualité (tirés

de revues ou de journaux) incitera chaque participante à exprimer son point de vue et lui permettra d’entretenir

des échanges réels avec ses interlocutrices. Les participantes seront invitées à poser des questions, à formu-

ler des opinions, à montrer leur accord ou leur désaccord, à faire valoir leur point de vue, à dialoguer en fran-

çais. Deux heures pendant lesquelles on parlera de tout… ou presque. Pour celles qui désirent perfectionner

leurs connaissances de la langue écrite quelques minutes en début du cours seront dédiées aux questions de

grammaire.

$63

Instructor: Laurence Brillon, Bac. Études françaises, Université de Montréal; Maitrise en histoire, Uni-

versité de Montréal; Maitrise en enseignement (en cours), Université de Sherbrooke


GENTLE FLOW YOGA AND MEDITATION


Gym

This class will benefit those who are looking for a gentle, grounding, relaxation practice. Together

we will return to center by touching upon basic yoga asana, breath work, and meditation principles.



The focus will be on alignment, balance, improving strength and mobility, and stress release. All levels are wel-

come.

$63

Instructor: Sabrina Di Nardo Tott, B.Ed., R.Y.T., N.D., H.H.C.


KRIPALU-INSPIRED HATHA YOGA

Friday 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Gym

This Hatha yoga course in the Kripalu tradition is suitable for all levels. Exercise your body and mind as you

welcome sensation, connect with breath and discover strength already within you. This is a mixed class, so by

learning to listen and honour your own body, you may practice safely at any level. Ilaini’s classes offer very de-

tailed instruction so that students feel safe, looked after and confident. Mindfulness, compassion and patience

are encouraged throughout seated centering, warm-ups, standing sequences and guided meditations. Based

on yogic teachings and silent observation, we may learn the tools necessary to navigate joyfully through life.

Participants are strongly urged to come equipped with a sticky yoga mat and two yoga blocks. Other props you

enjoy are welcome as well.

$56

Instructor: Ilaini Scholl, Certified Kripalu-inspired Hatha Yoga Teacher

LEARNING FRENCH (Beginners)

Friday 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Childcare Room 2

This course is designed for women wanting to review the basics and to improve their skills in order to com-

municate effectively in everyday situations. The aim of this class is to improve listening and speaking skills, so

regular attendance and a willingness to participate are essential. Don’t miss this great opportunity to improve

your French within a relaxed and friendly atmosphere!

$63

Instructor: Myriam Réty, B.A. (Translation), Certificat en enseignement du français langue seconde

(Certificate in teaching French as a second language), Université du Québec à Montréal


Special Interest Courses COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

PLEASE NOTE: SPECIAL INTEREST COURSES RUN FOR 10 WEEKS. PRICES INCLUDE FEDERAL AND PROVINCIAL SALES TAXES. BEADING: BASICS AND TECHNIQUES

Monday 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Upstairs Classroom

Let your creative imagination and taste come to life in this course that will introduce beginners and welcome

experienced beaders to the art of making personalized necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. From basic beading

to working with wire, including techniques such as weaving, crocheting with wire, and “floating” techniques,

participants are sure to leave this class with a one-of-a-kind creation. Experienced beaders are encouraged to

bring their own supplies. Newcomers to beading can expect to pay between $25 to $65 for supplies, depending

on bead choices. Wire will be supplied by the instructor at a fee of $18 per participant payable to the instructor

at the first class. A supply list will be available and reviewed at the first class.

$75

Instructor: Zafiro Koty

QUILTING: 3D APPLIQUED ART QUILT

Monday 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Childcare Room 2

This session, participants will create a three-dimensional art quilt using a design created by Kumiko Sudo. The

quilt will incorporate appliqué, sashiko quilting, and a form of origami/fabric manipulation to achieve the 3D

effect. Open to quilters of all levels, the project will include learning to appliqué, measure, mark, design, cut,

and complete the piece. For the first class, please bring a ruler, pencil and coloured pencils. At the first class,

we will discuss fabric selection, batting and colour choice. The supply list, which will be reviewed at the first

meeting, includes:

Clover chacopy paper

Clover blunt tracing wheel

cutting mat

sew, quilt and embroidery needles

sewing and embroidery threads

pins

paper and fabric scissors (a rotary cutter if available)

plastic template sheet

water-soluble fabric marker

$75

Instructor: Debbie Soll


Special Interest Courses

KNITTING FOR ALL

Tuesday 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Upstairs Classroom

Beginners and veteran knitters are welcome to join this class to either learn a new craft or work on an ongoing

project while picking up a few tips and tricks. Class projects will be presented, but are not mandatory. Please

bring a ball of inexpensive light-coloured worsted yarn, size 4.5 mm (US 7) knitting needles and your current

project (if applicable) to the first class.

$75

Instructor: Debra-Lynn Tomiuk

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: PEOPLE, PLACES AND PORTRAITURE

Tuesday 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Upstairs Classroom

This class is for those who know some photography basics, who have had their cameras for a while, but would

like to improve on techniques they know, learn more about what makes a good photograph, and develop a

better sense of composition, lighting and exposure control. Participants will learn digital imaging methods that

focus on specific practical examples for reliable photographic results. The development of solid techniques in

portraiture and the taking of creative photographs will be the focus of this course. Elements from the specifics

of lighting to location and positioning will be explored through hands-on methods including field trips and

models. Participants should possess a digital camera of 6 megapixels or more, and be prepared to spend an

additional hour of personal shoot time per week outside the classroom. Don’t forget to bring your camera!

$82

Instructor: Cassandra Leslie, C2 Studios


TUESDAY NIGHT BOOK CLUB

Tuesday 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. (once a month on the fourth Tuesday of every month)

Childcare Room 2

The Women’s Centre’s book clubs offer you great reading, exciting discussion and warm companionship. Two

groups are offered: a Tuesday and a Wednesday group. The groups run independently of each other. Because

there are no animators, participants rotate the leadership role on a monthly basis.

The Tuesday Night Book Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month. For information about meeting



dates and the book selected for the upcoming meeting, please refer to the Events Calendar on our website or

call the WIWC Office at 514-695-8529.

$19 (New book club members only — this fee covers the winter and spring sessions.)


ITALIAN

Wednesday 9:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Childcare Room 2

Buongiorno! Are you ready to speak in Italian? Then join us! In this class, we will review basic grammar rules

that will allow you to construct simple sentences to cope with daily life situations such as dining out, shopping,

touring, discussing hobbies, and meeting people. Vi aspettiamo! Looking forward to it! A presto!

$75

Instructor: Leida Meloni

ADULT BALLET


Gym

This is a class designed for adults interested in increasing their strength and flexibility through ballet

movement. While all levels of experience are welcomed, some previous ballet experience would be

advantageous. Participants will learn the basic positions and movements of ballet. We will learn several

sequences of movement to be improved upon each week. If you took ballet lessons as a child, you will be

amazed at how quickly it all comes back to you — please join us! Participants should wear comfortable

clothing and jazz shoes or ballet slippers. Ballet slippers can be purchased at Movimento (4307 St. Jean in

Dollard) or Boutique de Danse Wendy (Pointe-Claire Plaza). Expect to pay anywhere from $35 to $45 for the

slippers.

$56

Instructor: Alison Dewar

BOLLYWOOD AT NIGHT!


Gym

Learn the vibrant, joyful and energetic dance of Bollywood! The course consists of beginner’s moves and steps

along with their many variations. Combinations will be taught through drills and short choreographies to the


Special Interest Courses lively music of Bollywood songs. All you need to bring are comfortable footwear and regular fitness wear —

either leggings or even a long skirt. A scarf or shawl for the hips is also recommended and coin belts will be

available from the instructor for $20 for those interested.

$43

Instructor: Ana Ruiz

Please Note: The WIWC’s free childcare service is not available

during evening courses.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BOOK CLUB

Wednesday 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. (once a month on the third Wednesday of

every month)

Upstairs Classroom

The Women’s Centre’s book clubs offer you great reading, exciting discussion and warm companionship. Two

groups are offered: a Tuesday and a Wednesday group. The groups run independently of each other. Because

there are no animators, participants rotate the leadership role on a monthly basis.

The Wednesday Night Book Club meets on the third Wednesday of every month. For information about

meeting dates and the book selected for the upcoming meeting, please refer to the Events Calendar on our

website or call the WIWC Office at 514-695-8529.

$19 (New book club members only — this fee covers the winter and spring sessions.)


INTRODUCTION TO WORDPRESS.COM

Friday 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Upstairs Classroom

Join us for this introduction to WordPress.com and learn how to set up your own free hosted blog or website.

Participants will be guided through the process of creating the site and posting content, customizing the site,

using widgets for additional functionality, adding images and videos to your site, and managing it all from your

personalized dashboard. This is a great course for those wishing to familiarize themselves with WordPress in

general and is a good foundation for using the more advanced features of a self-hosted WordPress.org

website in the future. Laptops are not required.

$75

Instructor: Alexandra Bowyer, Freelance Web Designer



WATERCOLOUR

Friday 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Upstairs Classroom

Learn how to paint using watercolours in a fun and enriching environment. By following step-by-step

demonstrations, discover how to create works of art with strong composition, become skilled at applying and

controlling transparent washes, and achieve glowing results! In-class information is delivered at planned

stages so that students have an opportunity to work on a variety of pieces while other work is drying.

Questions are encouraged and welcome as everyone learns from this valuable cross-pollination of ideas. The

various homework assignments (approximately 1 hour/week) will reinforce what you have just learned so you

can work at your own pace, using the techniques as far as your interest and imagination will go.

Topics include: inventory of materials and tools, transparency and wet into wet, laying in colour, pulling out

colour, value scales and graded washes, colour mixing from primaries, tinting abilities of various colours,

overlaying washes, glazing, negative painting, dry brushing, and creating textures. Works by key artists in

various genres, for example, still life, landscape and floral painting, will be covered as well.

A full list of the required materials and tools for the course will be distributed at the first lesson. Here is a partial

list of items you can bring along:

2 large potato salad or yogurt containers to hold water

Masking tape, roll of paper towels (without pattern), roll of bath tissue (without pattern), Q-tips in a covered

container

Small spray bottle

Rock salt or Kosher salt in a clean prescription tablet bottle or small jar

Large pad of watercolour paper (Strathmore or Canson) or 3 full sheet (30″ x 22″) 140 lb cold-pressed

Watercolour Paper (Arches or Windsor & Newton) loosely rolled — we’ll divide these up in class

Brushes (4):

1½” – 2½” flat wide nylon brush, for washes

Small round size 2

Flat size 8

Round size 8

Paint Colours (Brands: Holbein, Windsor & Newton, Da Vinci):

Essentials: Payne’s Grey, Cobalt Blue, Alizarin Crimson, Aureolin

Later purchases: Burnt Umber, Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre, Ultramarine Blue

Other:

Lidded pallet with wells — you can use large plastic margarine lids, but please plan to buy!

A sketchbook, HB and 2B pencils, kneadable or white plastic eraser (Staedtler)

Brightly coloured piece of Bristol board to make a folder for completed work

$75

Instructor: Ann Kallaste Kruzelecky


Fitness Courses

IMPORTANT NOTICE

FOR ALL FITNESS PARTICIPANTS

ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE EXPECTED TO ASSIST WITH TAKING OUT AND PUTTING AWAY THE

FITNESS EQUIPMENT. This applies to the WIWC fitness mats and the steps and risers.

PLEASE NOTE: MOST FITNESS COURSES RUN FOR 10 WEEKS.

PRICES INCLUDE FEDERAL AND PROVINCIAL SALES TAXES.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

The goal of the WIWC Fitness Programme is to offer a variety of courses that will challenge and inspire our mem-bers regardless of their fitness level. Whether you are a novice exerciser or enjoy a more intense workout, we are sure you will find the fitness combination that best suits you. Aerobic shoes are a must to ensure good results and eliminate stress to joints. In some classes, hand-held weights will be needed. A towel and water bottle will help to make your workout more enjoyable. Please be sure to inform your instructor(s) of any health condition or injury that you may have. Our instructors will do their best to provide alternate exercises where applicable. In the event that you have a health condition or injury, we ask that you get the consent of your doctor before joining a course.

PILATES

Monday 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Gym

Join a class that will strengthen your core, improve your posture, and give you greater balance and flexibility. If

longer, leaner muscles are what you are looking for, this course is for you! Pilates is based on a series of exer-

cises developed by Joseph Pilates that work all the major muscle groups using your own body weight as re-

sistance. Yoga mats are recommended. This class is suitable for all fitness levels.

$37

Instructor: Jennifer Pryce, CAN-FIT-PRO, Stotts Pilates, Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, McGill Uni-

versity


Fitness Courses

MOM AND BABY FITNESS (Moms and babies 6 wks-9 mos.)

Monday 10:40 – 11:40 a.m.

Gym

Join us for a fun-filled workout for mom and baby! We will have songs and rhymes for baby, tummy time and

parachute play too. Moms will get to build up their aerobic endurance and muscular strength using baby in a

carrier or in their arms. We will also be enjoying some Pilates on the mat for abdominal strength and toning!

Yoga mats are recommended. Note: Strollers are not permitted in the class.

$37

Instructor: Jennifer Pryce, CAN-FIT-PRO, Stott Pilates, Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, McGill Uni-

versity

MONDAY SWEAT AND TONE

Monday 1:00 – 2:15 p.m.

Gym

Ultra concentrated! There will be lots of sweat and a ton of toning in a 75-minute for-

mat. The class will begin with a half hour of cardio followed by core work, ab work,

strengthening, and toning. Tubing and fitness mats are provided by the Centre. Please

bring your own weights and a water bottle. Get ready for some sweaty fun!

$46

Instructor: Natalie Pesold, CAN-FIT-PRO, Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer

ZUMBA®

NITE

Monday 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Gym

The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a

one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. We want you to work out, love

working out, and get hooked. Zumba® fans achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in

one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and capti-

vate for life! All you need are comfortable clothes and shoes, a water bottle, and a smile.

$43

Instructor: Angela Branston, Zumba® Certified Group Fitness Instructor



Fitness Courses

TUESDAY SWEAT AND TONE

Tuesday 10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Gym

Ultra concentrated! There will be lots of sweat and a ton of toning in a one-hour format. The

class will begin with a half hour of cardio followed by a half hour of core work, ab work, etc.

Tubing and fitness mats are provided by the Centre. Please bring your own weights and a

water bottle. Get ready for some sweaty fun!

$37

Instructor: Natalie Pesold, CAN-FIT-PRO, Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer

MAT WORK PILATES

Tuesday 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Gym

This course will focus on the principles of pilates through the instruction of various mat work exercises. Empha-

sis will be on proper spinal alignment, breathing, and developing a strong core or centre. Exercises will be se-

lected to challenge strength and stability using core and peripheral muscles. Over the span of the course,

these exercises will be modified from a beginner to a more intermediate level. The overall aim is increased

body strength, flexibility and suppleness.

$26

Instructor: Maryam Mahallati, CAN-FIT-PRO

STEP


Gym

This class consists of a cardiovascular workout using the step. Choreography is interspersed with intervals to

give your body a great workout without taxing your brain too much! Step segments are introduced and gradual-

ly built upon resulting in a fun and challenging experience.

Come and enjoy the journey!

$37

Instructor: Cathy Wagstaff, CAIA, M.A. (Phys. Ed.)


Fitness Courses

TOTAL BODY FITNESS


Gym

This class has it all! Be prepared to never stop moving! Whether we’re on the step for some

easy-to-follow cardio moves, on the floor for some fun muscular work or doing a lively inter-

val, you will experience it all in this fun and challenging class! From cardio to muscular to

stretching after it is all done, you will get a “total body” workout! The level of this fitness

course is intermediate to advanced. However, the instructor will provide alternatives for those

wanting less intensity.

$37

Instructor: Cathy Wagstaff, CAIA, M.A. (Phys. Ed.)

WEDNESDAY ZUMBA®

Wednesday 10:50 – 11:50 a.m.

Gym

The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness

program that will blow you away. We want you to work out, love working out, and get hooked. Zumba® fans

achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-

energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life! All you need are comfortable

clothes and shoes, a water bottle, and a smile.

$37

Instructor: Ann Papayoti, Zumba® Certified Group Fitness Instructor

BOOTCAMP FITNESS

Thursday 9:40 – 10:40 a.m.

Gym

Incorporating traditional calisthenic and body weight exercises with interval training and strength training, this

course will lead you through a variety of strength and cardio exercises designed to challenge your strength and

endurance while burning calories. Hand-held weights (5 lbs) are required.

$33

Instructor: Sue Jollimore, CAN-FIT-PRO


Fitness Courses

BODY FACTORY

Thursday 10:50 – 11:50 a.m.

Gym

This is an overall muscular strengthening and endurance class using weights, tubing and the step to sculpt and

enhance muscle conditioning. This will be a workout from head to toe. Hand-held weights are required. Tubing

and steps are provided by the Women’s Centre.

$33

Instructor: Sue Jollimore, CAN-FIT-PRO

GENTLE TONING

Friday 1:00 – 2:15 p.m.

Gym

A small group training class that allows you to work out at a slower pace and feel the target muscles working.

The focus is on posture and the joints — even the small ones! We are always bent forward, so the back of the

body will be worked more. Gait and balance will be challenged and the full range of motion of the muscles will

be worked. This is a class that will leave you feeling a little straighter! Exercises will have options, allowing the

participant to make a choice that works for her body. Please bring your own hand-held weights (2 to 5 lbs.).

Other equipment will be provided by the Centre.

$46

Instructor: Donna Lamontagne, YMCA Group/Individual Fitness Certification; YMCA & YM-YWHA Cor-

rective Conditioning; C.A.L.A. Vertical & Healing Waters


Children’s Courses COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

We offer courses for children at various age levels. Please read the course descriptions carefully and choose the one(s) appropriate for your child(ren)’s age. To be eligible for most courses, the child needs to turn the minimum age required for the course during the session. However, there are some exceptions to this rule as noted in the course descriptions below. We re-serve the right to ask that a child be removed from a course if the instructor feels he or she is not at the same level as the other

participants.

PLEASE NOTE: MOST CHILDREN’S COURSES RUN FOR 10 WEEKS.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT ONLY REGISTERED CHILDREN MAY ATTEND OUR COURSES. THEREFORE, PLEASE DO NOT BRING A SIBLING TO YOUR CHILD’S CLASS.

EXPLORING THE SENSES — FOR MOMMY AND ME (4-12 mos.)

Monday 9:10 – 9:45 a.m.

Upstairs Classroom

Your infant will be introduced to a variety of thematic activities that will explore the senses. He/

She will handle play materials, look at pictures, and listen to songs and rhymes. Basic baby sign

language will also be covered. Each week, time will be set aside to discuss popular baby topics.

$40

Instructor: Denise OBriain, Bachelor of Social Science, Educator for Special Needs

CIRCLE TIME WITH MOM (12-24 mos. with Mom)

Monday 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.

Upstairs Classroom

This class will introduce toddlers to a variety of play materials where they can learn, grow, and discover the

world around them. Sensory activities that include touching different textures and handling different types of

items will be involved. Each week is theme based and will include songs and finger plays, a fun learning activi-

ty, an art project and a hands-on activity. Time will also be set aside for Moms to discuss popular baby topics.

Children must be 12 months of age at the beginning of the session.

$40

Instructor: Denise OBriain, Bachelor of Social Science, Educator for Special Needs

PRESCHOOL GYM (3-5 yrs)

Tuesday 9:00 – 9:45 a.m.

Gym

This fun-filled class focuses on the physical and social development of children aged 3 to 5 years. Activities will


Children’s Courses


include a mini-gym, games, parachute play and lots of fun with balls, hoops and other equipment. For children

to get the most out of the class, it is preferable for them to arrive on time. This is a fast-paced class so you

don’t want to miss out on the fun!

One or two mothers will be asked to stay in class each week as assistants. Other moms are welcome to wait in

the waiting area near the WIWC Office.

$40

Instructor: Lesley Matheson, YMCA FIT; CAN-FIT-PRO; Mind & Body Fitness Specialist

MOMS AND TOTS GYM (2-yr-olds with their moms)

Tuesday 9:50 – 10:35 a.m.

Gym

Moms attend this class with their child who will meet new friends and enjoy group participation. We offer para-

chute play, co-operative games, a mini-gym, songs, balls, and a fun time for the two of you. For children to get

the most out of the class, it is preferable for the participants to arrive on time. This is a fast-paced class and

you wouldn’t want to miss out on some of the fun!

$40

Instructor: Lesley Matheson, YMCA FIT; CAN-FIT-PRO; Mind & Body Fitness Specialist

BABIES LOVE MUSIC (6-12 mos. with their moms)


Upstairs Classroom

An introduction to music for babies and their moms. The children will learn songs and games to do with their

special someone.

$40

Instructor: Daryl Breckman-Germani, B.A. Communications (McGill University), Music Theory and

Practical Exams (Piano), Royal Conservatory of Music

CHILDREN’S MUSIC PROGRAMME Please Note: For all of our music classes, children are accompanied by Mom. As always, childcare is available for siblings while brother or sister is in class with mom.


Children’s Courses


SING AND PLAY TOGETHER (12-24 mos. with their moms)


Upstairs Classroom

This class offers an introduction to music for 1- to 2-year-old children with their moms. The

class features age-appropriate movement, action songs, musical games, finger play and

rhythm instruments. Please note: For this course, children must be the minimum age (12

months) at the beginning of the session.

$40

Instructor: Daryl Breckman-Germani, B.A. Communications (McGill University), Music Theory and

Practical Exams (Piano), Royal Conservatory of Music

MOVIN’ AND GROOVIN’ (2-5 yrs with their moms)

Wednesday 10:40 – 11:20 a.m.

Upstairs Classroom

This music class offers material suitable for the older child. Included are

rhythm instruments, musical games, props and recorded music.

$40

Instructor: Daryl Breckman-Germani, B.A. Communications (McGill

University), Music Theory and Practical Exams (Piano), Royal Conservatory of Music

STORIES AND ART (3-5 yrs)

Thursday 9:00 – 9:45 a.m.

Upstairs Classroom

In this course, children will get to enjoy a story-time circle and then create a work of art related to the story. It is

all about children having fun while developing self-esteem and pride in their work. Moms are asked to wait in

the waiting area downstairs. Each week one mother will be the teacher’s helper. It is advised that children bring

a smock to wear during creative time.

$40

Instructor: Annika Diehl


Children’s Courses PLEASE REMEMBER THAT ONLY REGISTERED CHILDREN MAY ATTEND OUR COURSES.

THEREFORE, PLEASE DO NOT BRING A SIBLING TO YOUR CHILD’S CLASS.

STORIES AND ART (2-yr-olds with their moms)

Thursday 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.

Upstairs Classroom

For Mommy and me! Children and their moms will enjoy a story-time circle and

then work together to create a piece of art related to the story. It is all about the

children having fun while developing self-esteem and pride in their work. It is ad-

vised that children bring a smock to wear during creative time.

$40

Instructor: Annika Diehl

KODOMO (KIDS’) KARATE (4-5 yrs)


Gym

Teachers and doctors agree on the benefits children derive from martial arts training. In Kodomo Karate, your

four- or five-year-old will get his/her first introduction to the world of Martial Arts. Each class will include a warm

up consisting of exercises to increase flexibility and develop strength as well as a game tailored to develop

these skills. The class will be taught in the traditional karate style, including various Japanese formalities, and

even some Japanese words. During this session, your ”karatekas” (students of karate) will be taught the basic

foundations of karate. One or two mothers will be asked to stay in class each week as assistants. Please re-

member that mothers must remain in the building while their children attend this class. Children should wear

loose comfortable clothing. This activity will be done in bare feet.

$36

Instructor: Meghan Greig, 2nd degree black belt in Wado kai karate

YOGA MOVEMENT FOR KIDS (3 yrs)

Friday 10:40 – 11:15 a.m.

Gym

With a light-hearted approach, this yoga class for young children is designed just for them! Filled with move-

ment, stories and laughter, children are encouraged to explore their unique expressions of self through yoga

movement. Themed classes engage imaginations through story telling, lively activities and cooperative games.

Children move from giggles to calm while developing motor coordination, focus and social skills.

$40

Instructor: Kathleen McAdams, CYT (Certified Yoga Teacher)


Children’s Courses PLEASE REMEMBER THAT ONLY REGISTERED CHILDREN MAY ATTEND OUR COURSES.

THEREFORE, PLEASE DO NOT BRING A SIBLING TO YOUR CHILD’S CLASS.

YOGA MOVEMENT FOR KIDS (4-5 yrs)

Friday 11:20 – 11:55 a.m.

Gym

With a light-hearted approach, this yoga class for young children is designed just for them! Filled with move-

ment, stories and laughter, children are encouraged to explore their unique expressions of self through yoga

movement. Themed classes engage imaginations through story telling, lively activities and cooperative

games. Children move from giggles to calm while developing motor coordination, focus and social skills.

$40

Instructor: Kathleen McAdams, CYT (Certified Yoga Teacher)

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