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Cornwall Parks & Recreation Programming

Getting Active is Good for You endurance. The class also promotes body toning and weight loss.
For many of us, the start of the new year equals a fresh start, an opportunity to become more Gentle Yoga at Lunch

active and involved. Regardless of your personal fitness plan the Department of Planning, Starting Wednesday January 14th
Parks and Recreation organizes a wide variety of programs to help you reach your 2015 These Gentle Yoga classes will focus on breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption

fitness goals. Recreation is for everyone, not only is it fun, but it will make you healthier and of specific bodily postures, for health and relaxation. Hatha yoga focuses on stretching

happier. Please see below for a full list of fitness and recreation programs that will be offered and aligning the body, and helps with the promotion of balance and flexibility. For the 8

beginning in the new year. All of our fitness programs offer flexible registration plans from weeks we will explore different postures, stretches and relaxation techniques. Class is led by

full session to drop-in participation.
Farhana Meghji, who has over 10 years experience teaching yoga.
CORNWALL AQUATIC CENTRE Stroller Babes Fitness Returning 2015
Get ready to take the plunge! Stroller Babes focuses on intervals of power walking and running with functional strength

training, followed by postnatal specific core work and flexibility. This course is led by Pre &

Registration for Winter 2 - February 8 to April 18 and Spring - April 19 to June
Post-Natal Fitness Specialist Jenny Irvine. Classes take place every Monday and Wednesday
27 swimming lessons is ongoing and registration for multiple sessions is available.
morning at the Benson Centre. Program is now eight weeks long. Monday and Wednesday
Space is still available in our Winter 1 session from November 23, 2014 to February 7,
mornings at 9:30 a.m.
2015.
“Registering in one of our swimming lesson programs is a great way to meet new people, get Adult Badminton
some exercise and learn an important life skill,” said Aquatic Coordinator Lori Gibeau. This programs goal is strictly for enjoyment. It will also provide participants with the
Registration forms can be mailed in, dropped off or completed in person at the Aquatic or opportunity to play games with other participants of varying skills. Please Note: No
Benson Centre. instruction is provided and birdies and racquets are required. Four courts will be set-up each
There are a wide variety of programs offered for people of all ages. week. Tuesday and Friday evenings at 8:00 p.m.
Programs fill up quickly so residents are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible. Adult Table Tennis Monday Evenings

Swimming programs include: Join other ping pong players in weekly games and tournaments. Practice and improve

• Red Cross Swim Preschool - Starfish, Duck, Sea Turtle, Sea Otter, Salamander, your skills in a fun and recreational setting. All level of players welcome. Bring a friend

Sunfish, Crocodile and Whale or come alone and find playing partners at the club! The Cornwall Table Tennis Club is

• Red Cross Swim Kids 1-10 committed to providing an opportunity for all participants to play table tennis, competitively
or recreationally. Register for the Table Tennis Club at the Benson Centre or the Aquatic
• Lifesaving Society Swim Patrol - Rookie, Ranger, Star
Centre. Monday evenings 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at 610A McConnell Avenue Ages: 16+
• Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross
• National Lifeguard Walking, Jogging and Running
• Red Cross Assistant Water Safety Instructor Stay safe this winter by walking, jogging and running in our climate controlled Fieldhouse.
• Adult/Teen Lessons The walking track is available during non-event times. The walking track is generally open
for walkers on weekdays from 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., but please note some hours may be
• Aqua Fitness - shallow, shallow low impact (Heartwise approved), deep and post stroke
Beat the Winter Blahs at the Aquatic Centre! restricted due to private rentals.
What better way to the handle the cold months than with some time spent in the warm, wet Senior Skating
and wonderful Aquatic Centre! Dive right in and join us for one of our many swims: Early The free skating program runs on Mondays from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and on Fridays from
Bird, Rehab, Preschool, Adult / Senior, Fitness, Leisure and Family Swims. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. The Senior Skate is compliments of the City of Cornwall.
Thinking about your New Year’s resolution? Get fit and have fun with an Aquatic Centre Family Stick & Puck Skates

membership or join us for an Aqua Fitness class. We offer a variety of “AquaFit” Programs
The Stick & Puck program is designed to enable skaters in full hockey gear, the opportunity
to “Fit” everyone’s needs. Come in and join us in our temperature controlled tanks. Swim,
to work on passing, puck control and skating drills. An adult or coach must accompany all
workout or just relax. There is something for everyone.
youth on the ice (Adult to Child ratio: 1 to 2). Youth ages 5 – 14. Full hockey equipment

Check off your Christmas list with an Aquatic Centre membership or purchase a gift certificate
required for all youth. Full schedule posted online at www.cornwall.ca Select Saturday and
for aqua fitness, swim memberships or swimming lessons!

Don’t forget to book your birthday party, school trip, family gathering or your corporate Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m.
Christmas party at the Aquatic Centre. Take the Plunge & book your party today! Public Skating
For more information, please contact the Aquatic Centre at 613-933-3586 or visit our Aquatic Public skating is offered on Sunday afternoons from 12:45 - 2:15 p.m., Wednesday evenings
pages on the City of Cornwall website www.Cornwall.ca or on Facebook. from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Friday evenings from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., please check the
Benson Centre schedules often as schedules are subject to change. Public Skating cost is $2.00 for children
Fitness and Recreation Programs 2015 and $2.50 for adults.
Drums Alive Cardio Drumming Starting Monday January 12th Parent & Tot Free Skate
Feel and experience the pulsating rhythms, dynamic movements and powerful percussions of The City of Cornwall Planning, Parks & Recreation Department is offering a free Parent &
this new and unique high-energy dance rhythmical class. Drums Alive® is designed to burn Tot Skate session at the Benson Centre on Wednesdays from 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Dates
fat, improve physical and mental fitness and above all, be fun! Come ready to sweat! Wear and times are subject to change.

comfortable exercise clothing and shoes. A 55” or 65” exercise ball is required. Drumsticks Youth Tennis Lessons Starting Saturday January 10th
are provided. Mondays at 8:00 p.m.
Join instructor Drew Poirier as he teaches players court etiquette and stroke techniques
Benson Centre Boot Camp Starting Monday January 12th including forehand, backhand, serve, and volley. Through skills and game play, this course
As a Boot Camp recruit, your regiment will consist of cardio and weight training to improve will help improve the players’ tennis ability and focus on sportsmanship and having fun.
cardio speed, endurance and muscle strength. Sign up for all 12 sessions, attend once a week Big Ben Ski & Snowboard School Registration
or drop in one session at a time. Mondays at 5:00 p.m. and Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m.
January 2015
Kick Boxing Cardio Starting Tuesday January 6th Registration forms are available now at the Aquatic Centre or Benson Centre. Forms

Join Certified Personal Trainer, Becky Ouderkirk, in our Kick Boxing Cardio Classes held can be also downloaded on the City of Cornwall’s website under Recreation. Group
at the Benson Centre Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. Each class will lessons begin in January. For detailed information please call 613-933-6377.

feature a full body workout and will improve your flexibility, cardio, muscle strength and
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