Newmarket Seniors' Meeting Place

Fit & 55+
Enjoy an hour of exercise that includes aerobic activities designed to tone and stretch your muscles, increase your energy and promote a healthy lifestyle.  Movements are done standing with a minimum of 20min of cardio (low or high intensity easy to follow steps). There is a strength training component using weights or household items (water bottles or cans of equal weight), followed by cool down and stretch.

Required: Towel. Water

Zumba Gold
This fitness class is all about FUN! It offers active older adults a chance to experience the rhythms of Merengue, Salsa, Cha Cha, Cumbia, Belly Dance, Flamenco, Tango, and Rock & Roll, while getting fit and having the time of their life! This program is designed so everyone can do it!
Required: Towel. Water

Zumba Toning
Enjoy the same great workout with emphasis on toning your muscles.
Required: Towel. Water, 1 or 2 pound weights

Hatha Yoga
Suitable for all levels, participants will work at their own personal limits to improve flexibility, muscle tone, balance, and circulation.  Breathing and relaxation techniques are employed to show participants how to conserve energy and reduce stress. 

Required: Water, Yoga mat, and comfortable clothing are required. A yoga strap may be used occasionally (a men's tie, long towel or rope are also suitable if you do not have a yoga strap).

Yoga Seated
A gentle introduction to Yoga for anyone needing extra support. The class focuses on very simple, gentle stretching and strengthening of the body while the student is seated or standing by a chair for support. Breathing, relaxation and visualizations are integrated into every class.
Required: Water, Chair

Pilates
Explore the fundamentals of Pilates movements to develop core strength, align the spine and create better posture resulting in less aches and pains.  Using a different household item each week (ie broom, chair, 2 books, towel) to add fun and variety.
Required: Water, Mat (or use your carpet)

Tai Chi - Beginner

Basic elements of Tai Chi including breathing, relaxation, balance, alignment, coordination, concentration and cultivation of energy will be practiced by all students through either single movements (chi Kong) or a sequence of movements (form) in different levels. Beginners will learn a short 8 form which will prepare them for performing a longer form.
Required: Water

Tai Chi - Advanced
Advanced students will practice 24 and 42 yang style along with a short sword form as 16.
Required: Water

Tai Chi - Seated
This class is recommended for people who do not feel comfortable standing for very long or have mobility issues or concerns with their lower body, but at the same time they want to improve their general health and keep themselves physically more active. It is also useful for people who are in a recovery stage of an illness or an accident which has affected their normal mobility.
Required: Water, Chair

Osteoporosis Exercise
In collaboration with The Arthritis Program (TAP) at Southlake Regional Health Centre, we are pleased to provide this therapeutic exercise program for people with a diagnosis of osteoporosis or osteopenia. A physician's referral is recommended to indicate that the participant is able to exercise. This hour-long fitness class focuses on stretching and posture, arm and leg strengthening, exercises as well as balance and co-ordination skills.
Required: Water, Chair, dumbbells and a resistance band

Strong Bones & Balance
This class focuses a lot on posture, balance, strengthening the back muscles and lower body to improve balance.  By improving your balance you can prevent falls and continue to enjoy your activities of daily living!  Using body weight and weights or water bottles/cans of equal weight. Feel stronger and walk TALLER.
Required: Towel, Chair, Water, light weights or cans of equal weight.

Qigong
CFQ Qigong is a gentle set of movements that reduce physical and mental stress and restores health and vitality to the body. CFQ Qigong is easily learned in a short period of time and is suitable for people who are unable to do vigorous physical exercise. This introduction will reveal the seven secrets of Qigong healing.          
Required: Water, Chair

Gentle Fitness
For those just starting out, returning to fitness from an injury/illness, or just looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle, this program is ideal for you. This class will focus on maintaining or increasing your range of motion, focusing on your shoulders and knees, but including all joints in the body! The goal is to keep your body moving well throughout your activities of daily living. Movements are done sitting or standing, with or without the support of a chair.
Required: Chair, water, bands (or belt / towel / yoga strap), weights (or cans / water bottles)

Gentle Stretch
Stretching is an important part of a person's flexibility and will help participants remain active and independent. In this stretching class, learn how to safely increase range of motion and relieve tension. A variety of stretches will be offered for the whole body some standing, sitting on a chair or on a mat.
Required: A mat, water, and comfortable clothing.

1. Download zoom (free), through https://zoom.us/. Once you are on the site, there are tutorials to help you understand what to do. Please email seniors@newmarket.ca for assistance.
2. Using the schedule above, decide which classes you want to join.
3. Once you know what class(es) you want, register online at  https://play.newmarket.ca You can register for the entire 7-week session before it begins, or each class individually. Be sure to use the correct registration code. All registrations must be done online.
   Online registration details are below.
4. Once registered, your confirmation will provide you with a link to the classes you have chosen. If you have registered in multiple programs, be sure you use the link in that program's confirmation, in order to access the correct program.
5. Five minutes before the class starts, click on the link within that email, or use the ID code to enter the class waiting room. Your instructor will enter the call 5-10 minutes before the start time. They will allow participants into the class, if their names are on their daily class list.
6. Registration for each class cuts off at midnight the day before, so be sure to register ahead of time.
   

Click here for a printable step-by-step guide on how to register 

Log onto play.newmarket.ca

• You will be required to use your Family PIN #and Personal Barcode # to book a time slot. All existing users/ members will have one already in our system. 

What if I forget my password or log in?

• Select 'Login' (on the top right-hand corner of the screen)
• Select 'Forgot Password?'
• An email will be sent to you from 'helpdesk, quik-e-link (TBC-trying to adjust)' with your Family PIN # and Personal Barcode # for every member in your household.

 What if I am a new user?

• Create an account by clicking "Create New Account" in the upper right corner of the screen.
• You will receive a confirmation of account activation within one (1) business day by email.

 Once you have logged in:

1. Click on the Programs tab under the search function
2. Under "Browse for Courses" click on "Seniors Drop Ins', find the desired class, click on the Add button to put it into your basket.
3. You may move back and forth between My Basket and the Activities screen using the tabs at the top of the page.
4. When you have finished, proceed to the Checkout to make a payment.
5. A receipt will be emailed to you once your payment has been successfully completed.
6. IMPORTANT: All online registrations must be paid in full using a valid credit card (VISA, Mastercard and American Express).  Any outstanding balance on your account must also be paid at this time.  Any credits on your account will automatically be applied to the total balance due. 

If you experience any trouble, please call the Customer Service Kiosk at 905-953-5303