Senior Programs
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Fitness Programs
To participate in any of the below Fitness Programs, you must register online. To register:
- Visit the COBConnect webpage
- Create an account and register for your programs
- Fall Program Registration opens Tuesday, September 12 at 8:30 am
- If you experience any difficulty signing up after registration is open, contact Community Services at 519.442.1944 during regular business hours. (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)
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This workout is designed to enhance cardiovascular and muscular function in active aging adults. In this one-hour class, bands, balls, or weights can be used for resistance, as well as movement, weights, balance, and overall body conditioning. Chairs will be used in various ways to increase and decrease the challenge. Bring water, and work at your own pace. Instructor: Sherry
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| Chair Yoga | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Accessible, gentle and great for everybody. Relax, reduce stress, and improve your flexibility and strength. Enjoy the benefits of yoga while having a chair for support. No experience required. Wear comfortable clothes and bring water. Instructor: Elisabeth
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| Functional Fitness | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Functional Fitness is a class that supports your everyday life. The class includes functional exercises that mimic everyday activities to stimulate the major muscle groups. Focus will be on mobility, stability, strength, movement, posture, cardio and stamina. Functional Fitness promises to be fun while improving your fitness. Instructor: Heather
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| Gentle Yoga | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Improve your flexibility, strength, and balance with easy-to-follow exercises that improve your overall health and well-being. Participants are always encouraged to work at their own pace, and beginners are always welcome. Dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat if you have one! (Fitness mats available if needed). Instructor: Elisabeth
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| Range of Motion | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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This one-hour class focuses on body balance and strengthening. The first step is to work on your range of motion, followed by strengthening it. Functional everyday movements will be challenged. The floor work has been moved to the walls using weights, a ball and a chair. Instructor: Sherry
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| Strength and Stretch | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Building strength to support much needed muscle mass for bone density, strength and balance. Targeting upper and/or lower muscle groups while developing better posture and techniques. Functional movements to help maintain range of motion, mobility and muscle balance. Stretching to relax tight and overused muscles. Instructor: Sherry. Registration is required and closes the morning of the class at 8:00 am.
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| Zumba Gold | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Reintroduce your body to movement and fitness in a effective way. This class incorporates gentle, flowing movements with some choreographed Zumba songs, then ease into stretches to gradually increase your flexibility and strength. on September 12. registration is required! Instructor Heather
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Free Programs
The County Brant is excited to be offering free Seniors Workshops in 2023/2024 thanks to the Federal Government New Horizon’s Grant that was received. Workshops will be held throughout the County of Brant in various locations. Free transportation can be provided if needed.
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The County of Brant in partnership with the Brant County Health Unit offers this six week Crock Pot Club. Participants will prepare a soup or crockpot meal and receive information or demonstrations about healthy aging. All supplies and food are provided.
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| County of Brant Historical Bus Tour | |||||||||||||||
Join us for a half day exploring Brant. This bus tour will take us back in time by visiting 3 local museums; The Burford Township Museum in Harley, The St. George Historical Society Museum and the Paris Museum. The tour will pick up and return participants to the Brantford Municipal Airport Community Hall and a light lunch will be served.
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| Digital Literacy for Seniors with the Brant Skills Centre | |||||||||||||||
Join us for this workshop with the Brant Skills Centre, focusing on Internet basics for an aging population. At the end of the session, you will get a chance to ask a Tech questions about your own personal devices.
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| Learn about the Library / Virtual Reality Session | |||||||||||||||
The County of Brant Public Library isn't just for borrowing books. Spend the afternoon discovering the many wonderful resources that are available at the Library! An introduction to 'Virtual Reality' will be included.
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| Wood burning workshop | |||||||||||||||
Did you know that the County of Brant Public Library has wood burning tools for you to borrow? Come and join us for a wood burning workshop, where we turn plain cutting boards into pieces of art. Makes a great homemade present! No experience needed.
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| Wreath Making with Horticulturist Lynn Leach | |||||||||||||||
Create a fresh greenery wreath to decorate your front door for the holiday season. We have two seperate work shops where all the materials and instructions are provided along with a variety of decorations for you to customize your project.
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Drop-in Programs
View the Drop-in Programs Calendar for a full schedule, no registration required.
| Programs in Paris | ||||||||||
In partnership with the County of Brant, the Brantford Seniors Resource Centre will be hosting a weekly drop-in program at the Paris Optimist Club. Participants can look forward to coffee and snacks, games, arts, and the opportunity to visit. if you have questions, contact the Seniors Resource Centre directly at 519.309.3022 or send an email. |
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| Programs in Scotland | ||||||||||
The Scot-Oak Seniors Group offers drop-in programs at the Scotland Community Centre. If you have any questions, please contact Janette Ritchie, 519.757.2462 |
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| Senior Shinny at the Burford Community Centre | ||||||||||
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Drop-in weekly at the Burford Community Centre for Senior Shinny hockey. Visit the Ice Skating webpage for Recreational Skating Rules before you attend.
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Registered Sport Programs
| Pickleball in Paris |
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Come out and enjoy the game of pickleball indoors! If you're an avid player or just wanting to start, this is for you. 3 courts available. Sign up for each day - registration closes at 8:00 am on the day of the program.
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Pickleball in St. George |
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If you’re 55+ Come out and enjoy the game of pickleball indoors ! If you’re an avid player or just wanting to start this is for you. We will have one court available. The price includes Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Community Groups
| Brant Pedalers and Paddlers |
| Brant Pedalers and Paddlers is a not-for-profit organization for adults interested in active participation in group hiking, cycling, paddling, and outdoor winter activities on Brant County and nearby trails and waterways. For more information, visit the Brant Pedalers and Paddlers website. |
| Ontario Senior Game Association 55+ |
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The OSGA 55+ is an organization to promote all Ontarians 55+ to participate in District and Provincial games designed to promote mutual respect, among participants, volunteers and all those responsible for the Games, for each other, the rules and the spirit of fair play. Visit the Ontario Senior Game Association webpage for more information. District 25 represents the 55+ residents of Brantford, Brant County, Haldimand and Norfolk Counties. The District 25 Committee consists of volunteers, municipal staff responsible for senior services and anyone else that would like to help out. The Committee is always looking for more members so if you are interested in sports and/or being part of this organization please feel free to contact Katherine Bristol, District Coordinator at osgadistrict25@gmail.com |