Mind and body health
New programs ready to begin in January at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre
The Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Dr., offers a variety of exercise programs on land and in the salt-water pool to help everyone improve their overall wellbeing and fitness level and perhaps fulfill some of their New Year’s resolutions.
There are several new programs starting in January, including Aqua Pilates, Ballet at the Barre, Jump Rope Training, Josei No Judo, Bodyshred and Mind in Motion.
“Mind in Motion is a new partnership program with the Alzheimers Society,” says Jennifer Bell, Fitness and Lifestyle Coordinator. “It is a community-based social program that incorporates physical activity and mental stimulation for people with memory loss.”
They offer over 50 different programs for those of all levels and abilities, with personal trainers offering customized programs. Fitness programs are 12 weeks long and begin the week of Jan. 8, with registration open at www.peterborough.ca/pswc.
“If you are looking to start a fitness program, we have a number of different options and our fitness staff can help you find the best fit. During the winter months our walking track program is very popular. The Chair Yoga program and Stretch and Tone are also great options,” continues Bell.
Those easing back into exercise could consider a gentle lowimpact Aqua fitness class either in their therapy or leisure pools.
“The benefits of exercise are not just physical, but social and emotional. Winter can be a time of isolation when we just want stay in,” she says. “Exercise improves our mood, helps manage stress and can make us feel happier and more relaxed. Trying a new fitness class with family and friends can be just want we need in the winter months to boost energy, improve sleep and have some fun!”
In the New Year, free Lifelong Learning Talks continue. Enhancing Communication When a Person has Dementia will be presented on Jann. 25 at 10:30 a.m.; Understanding the Complex Interplay of Female Hormones takes place on Jan. 30 at 10:30 a.m.; and How Stress is Affecting Your Health takes place on Feb. 15, also at 10:30 a.m.
There are added public swim times over the holidays and holiday fitness schedules. People are also encouraged to take a tour of the facility.
For more information, please call 705-742-0050 or visit www. peterborough.ca/pswc.
Holiday Fun for Everyone From Dec. 27 to Jan. 7, the Canadian Canoe Museum, 910 Monaghan Rd., is offering dropin activities for the whole family. Daily between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. you can choose to make a clothes peg portager, build your own dugout canoe, or dress up like a voyageur. These activities are free with museum admission or family membership.
The museum is open daily excluding December 26, January 1 and 2. Visitors over the holidays can enjoy free late-night visits on Thursday nights from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a guided tour at 7 p.m.
Several workshops are being offered in the New Year. The Make a Wet-Felted Scarf workshop takes place on Feb. 24, with the member price at $90, and the non-member price at $100. Participants will learn to layer, attach cords, and mix fibres to create different colour effects. They will leave with their own one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art.
Canoe Trip Menu Planning 101 takes place on March 2, with the member price at $72, non-member price at $80. Join chef Amanda Harrison for an interactive workshop dedicated to menu preparation for canoe trips, including Cajun Jamalaya, granola bars, skillet cornbread that is cooked over a fire, no-bake blueberry cheesecake, and more.
Paint a Decorative Paddle takes place on April 13, with member price at $180 and non-member price at $200. Participants will spend a day in the Preserving Skills Gallery painting a solidwood decorative paddle. They will plan a design and colour scheme to bring their visions to life.
For more information, please call 705-748-9153 or visit www. canoemuseum.ca.