EVERYONE CAN BENEFIT FROM YOGA
Silver Threads Service offers many worthwhile activities for health and well-being this spring. If you have ever wondered if you could do yoga – we will tell you yes! Yoga can be for every BODY – and the benefits are many! With a variety of classes offered in two locations there is sure to be something that fits for you.
The benefits of a regular practice include reducing stress by learning to calm the body and stilling the mind using breathing techniques. With greater relaxation comes lower stress, blood pressure and better sleep. By moving and stretching you will find improvements in strength, balance and flexibility that helps with relief from with pain. As well practicing yoga will improve your outlook and energy for the positive!
There are new sessions of Gentle Yoga beginning the week of May 23rd, and we are pleased to introduce instructor Tanya Roberts. She is an experienced Registered Yoga Teacher and a Certified Yoga Therapist. Tanya strives to create a safe, compassionate, inclusive space and atmosphere that welcomes all fitness levels.
At the Victora Centre classes are Mondays, 1:00 to 2:00pm starting May 27th. While at the Saanich Centre classes are Thursdays, 9:30 to 10:30 or 10:45 to 11:45am starting May 23rd.
At the Victoria Centre, located at 1911 Quadra Street, near the Victoria Police Station, there is also Chair Yoga, Qigong or if you are looking for social games, there is Chess and Euchre. If you are looking to get active, Functional Fitness is offered daily Monday to Friday.
The Saanich Centre is at 286 Hampton Road, not far from Tillicum Mall and has good parking for those who are driving. Many of us are looking to stay sharp and are proactive in improving our cognitive function. To that end, our Brain Games, Memory PLUS and Dynamic Discussions Programs take doing crosswords or Sudoku to a higher level. It is fun, social and our facilitator will make sure everyone has an enjoyable experience!
Visit our Program page on our website www.silverthreads.ca or visit our Centres to pick up a Program Guide.
Silver Threads Service has been serving the community for 67 years.
To contact our Saanich Centre call 250 382-3151, or to contact our Victoria Centre call 250 388-4268. Staff will be happy to help.
SPRING 2024 PROGRAMS
New and Exciting!
GENTLE YOGA SAANICH CENTRE
A floor-based class for strength, mobility, and balance.
Dates: Thursdays, May 23rd to
June 27th
Time: 9:30am to 10:30am or
10:45am to 11:45am Cost: 6/$54 members,
$78 non-members Leader: Tanya Roberts
MEMORY PLUS SAANICH CENTRE
A weekly two hour program where participants learn about brain health and the science of how memory works. Each week will cover an important topic related to proactive brain health and participants will discuss important tips and strategies, connect with peers and try fun brain fitness activities. The group is led by a qualified facilitator and is interactive and social.
Date: Wednesdays, May 22nd
to June 26th
Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm Cost: 6/ $54 member,
$78 non-member Leader: Louise Thauvette
QIGONG VICTORIA CENTRE
An ancient Chinese moving meditation exercise that involves body movement, breathing, mental focus.
Dates: Tuesdays, May 21st to
June 25th
Time: 10:00am to 11:00am Cost: 6/$54 members,
$78 non-members Leader: Frances Weick
GENTLE YOGA VICTORIA CENTRE
A floor-based class for strength, mobility, and balance.
Dates: Mondays, May 27th to
June 24th
Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm Cost: 5/$45 members,
$65 non-members Leader: Tanya Roberts
BRAIN POWER CHALLENGE
If you are ready to amp up your cognitive function and take a proactive approach to your brain health, Silver Threads Service offers programs that can support you in this health practice. Our Spring Programs start in April and include Memory PLUS, Brain Games and Dynamic Discussions. These programs are for those 55+ who would like to enhance their memory skills in an active and social group setting. Call 250 3823151 or visit www.silverthreads.ca for more information.