Getting ready to reopen our doors on
Monday September 20
It's an exciting and optimistic time where we can finally and cautiously return to the Coronation Centre. We are delighted to announce that the Coronation Centre will reopen our doors to our members on Monday September 20 with enhanced protective measures in place to decrease the risk of COVID transmission.
We are bringing back some of our safest programs. Other activities and programs will reopen on a graduated scale, dependent upon safety regulations.
To get our Centre back to some kind of normalcy it is going to take patience. How we operate and how you attend the centre will look a lot different. But let us assure you that our first concern is the health and safety of our members.
With the recent announcement of the provincial vaccine passport system, and the introduction of workplace vaccination policies in the Niagara Region, the City has an obligation to take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect our members, volunteers and staff.
Vaccination Protocol
You are now required to show proof that you are fully vaccinated before entering the centre.(the second dose has to be at least 14 days prior to visiting the centre) A vaccine passport can take a number of different forms which we will be accepting such as a digital certificate presented on a smart phone app or a paper certificate with the watermark. For all information regarding vaccinations, proof of vaccinations and FAQs please readthe Province's official backgrounder.
Please be respectful towards the staff and members. If you are not feeling well, please do not come to the centre. It’s important that we all take care of each other.
Please bring proof of your two vaccinations when visiting the Coronation Centre
Individuals can provide proof of immunization by downloading or printing their vaccine receipt from the provincial booking portal, or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Booking Line at 1-833-943-3900.
Entering and Exiting the Centre
You’ll notice the new measures we’ve put in place for everyone’s safety when you next come through our doors.
All members will enter through the doors at the parking lot entrance.
Summer Street doors will be used for exiting the building only.
Members are to arrive no sooner than 15 minutes prior to the start of the program.
On entering the Centre our greeter will ask you to provide proof of full vaccination at least 14 days ago and answer a series of screening questions
Please apply the hand sanitizer provided at the entry door.
While travelling through the building and in your program all members must wear a mask or face covering (with the exception of those who have health, respiratory and sensory issues). Masks need not be worn during a fitness class.
Enter through doors off parking Lot Exit Only - Summer Street
Physical Distancing
Remember to greet with a wave or a fist pump instead of a hug or handshake.
There are floor markings and signage throughout the Centre to promote and maintain physical distance.
Programs areas will have designated floor markings.
Participants must stay in their designated area and cannot “visit” other program areas or participants.
Program and activity capacity is restricted so participants can maintain a physical distance.
Maintain a physical distance of 2 metres when using the stairs. There is tape on the stairs to outline directional flow.
Elevator Etiquette—Only one person in the elevator at a time please. (unless you live in the same household) Take the stairs when possible. Avoid touching your face after pushing the button. Clean your hands or use hand sanitizer after leaving the elevator.
The sun room is currently closed.
Participants will not be allowed to congregate in the hallways.
Participants must leave the Centre within
10 minutes of their program ending.
Floor Signage - Main Auditorium Floor Signage - Lower Auditorium
Cleaning and Disinfecting
Centre Staff will provide a thorough cleaning and sanitization of high touch points throughout the day including door handles, handrails, toilet and faucet handles, counters, and the debit machine
We have increased the frequency of cleaning throughout the day.
Hand sanitizer will be available at the entrance to the Centre and in all program spaces. Participants are encouraged to wash or sanitize their hands on a regular basis.
Enhanced Cleaning Please use the hand sanitizer provided
Greeters
Where would we be without our Greeters? I am delighted to report that some of our greeters will be helping us out at the entrance door off the parking lot to help screen, direct, and answer member's questions. Please be patient as the check-in process is somewhat different and will take longer. Remember that currently you must use the parking lot entrance door. The Summer Street doors are for exit purposes only.
Program Information Pre-Booked and Drop-In Programs Available
Our goal is to get back to full programming, but it will be in stages and will take time to do it safely. Also, staffing may be different, given some were redeployed. More about that later.
Programs and services NOT resuming at this stage
For your safety, we have to wait a bit longer for the following programs and services to resume.
Programs
Cards - Euchre, Cribbage, Bridge
Choir
Bingo
Music Circle
Mexican Train
Scrabble
Chess
Mahjong
Lunch & A Movie
Cafe
Scrabble & Puzzles
Here is the weekly line up of programs and Classes All fitness classes and programs are drop-in. No pre-registration is required (with the exception of TRX and Virtual classes).
Monday at 9:00am
Get Fit with Cheryl
Drop In - Main Auditorium $2.50
A moderate intensity workout, this class is designed to help shed excess fat while building strength and endurance.
Monday at 9:30am
Friendship Group
Drop-In Blue Room $1.25
Find this group busy doing crafts and offering a friendly welcome to all. If you like to knit, sew, crochet etc. this may be the group for you.
Monday at 10:15am
Sculpt and Tone with Cheryl
Drop In - Main Auditorium $2.50
Sculpt and Tone exercises focus on adding definition to your physique with higher reps and lower weight. These sculpt and Tone workouts help improve your circulation, metabolism and caloric burn, further enhancing the shape and definition of your muscles
Monday at 10:30am
Sit and Be Fit with Tom
Drop In - Lower Auditorium $2.50
Using a chair either to sit or for support, the class works with resistance bands or light weights. Low impact on your joints, this class is perfect to build strength and stay active. Suited for those with cardiac conditions, respiratory and physical limitations.
Monday at 12:00pm
Shuffleboard
Drop-In Lower Auditorium $1.25
Floor shuffleboard, is a game in which players use cues to push weighted discs, sending them gliding down a narrow court, with the purpose of having them come to rest within a marked scoring area. Join Ernie our group leader who is a Provincial Champion at Shuffleboard.
Tuesday at 9:00am
Get Fit with Cheryl
Drop In - Main Auditorium $2.50
A moderate intensity workout, this class is designed to help shed excess fat while building strength and endurance.
Tuesday at 9:00am
Zumba with Jen
Drop In - Lower Auditorium $2.50
You may have heard of Zumba Gold, or even taken Zumba Gold classes at the Coronation Centre. Zumba is a world-wide, dance fitness phenomenon and is perfect for anyone who wants to burn calories, strengthen their muscles and boost your mind, all while enjoying a bit of a boogie.
Tuesday at 10:15am
Core and More with Cheryl
Drop In - Main Auditorium $2.50
This class focuses on toning your core and major muscle groups. Designed to burn calories and boost metabolism.
First & Third Tuesday at 11:00am
Digital Media Club
Drop In - Blue Room $1.25
A discussion group about computers, i Pads, Tablets, followed by a question and answer period.
Tuesday at 11:30am Virtual Yoga
Via Zoom
Gentle Yoga is for those who want a softer, nurturing, slow paced, well supported and relaxing practice. It's great for beginners. Please sign up and register online. See details below on how to register online.
Tuesday September 21 - October 12 - 4 weeks $22.00
Tuesday at 1:00pm Ballroom Line Dancing
Drop In - Main Auditorium $4.50 per class.
No partners are required. Learn to Rumba, Cha Cha, Tango and Waltz.
Tuesday at 1:00pm
Table Tennis
Drop In - New Auditorium $1.25
Table tennis or also known as Ping Pong is a great way to move and have some fun. Singles only games at the moment.
Wednesday
9:00am- 10:00am - Beginner
10:15am - 11:15am - Advanced
Tai Chi
Main Auditorium - Drop-In.
Pre paid card $15 for ten visits.
A graceful form of exercise that's now used for stress reduction and a variety of other health conditions. Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements.
Wednesday at 9:15am
Men's Fitness with Tom
Drop In - Lower Auditorium $2.50
A men's only cardio class consisting of low impact functional exercises. Balance exercises and strength training are key components of the class.
Wednesday at 10:30am
Gentle Fit with Tom
Drop In - Lower Auditorium $2.50
A gentle aerobic workout that helps with balance, builds strength and flexibility and assists range of motion by using light weights. Great for those who are new to exercise with no limitations.
Wednesday at 1:00pm
Clogging
Drop In - New Auditorium $2.25
Clogging is a type of folk dance in which the dancer's footwear is used percussively by striking the heel, the toe, or both against a floor or each other to create audible rhythms, usually to the downbeat with the heel keeping the rhythm. This group have so much fun, and talk about a work out. Stop by to see them and you may even want to join the fun!
Wednesday at 1:15pm Sit and Be Fit with Tom
Drop In - Lower Auditorium $2.50
Using a chair either to sit or for support, the class works with resistance bands or light weights. Low impact on your joints, this class is perfect to build strength and stay active. Suited for those with cardiac conditions, respiratory and physical limitations.
Thursday at 9:00am
Get Fit with Cheryl
Drop In - Main Auditorium $2.50
A moderate intensity workout, this class is designed to help shed excess fat while building strength and endurance.
Thursday at 10:15am
Sculpt and Tone with Cheryl
Drop In - Main Auditorium $2.50
Sculpt and Tone exercises focus on adding definition to your physique with higher reps and lower weight. These sculpt and Tone workouts help improve your circulation, metabolism and caloric burn, further enhancing the shape and definition of your muscles
Thursday at 9:30am
Shuffleboard
Drop-In Lower Auditorium $1.25
Floor shuffleboard, is a game in which players use cues to push weighted discs, sending them gliding down a narrow court, with the purpose of having them come to rest within a marked scoring area. Join Ernie our group leader who is a Provincial Champion at Shuffleboard.
Thursday at 11:30am Virtual Yoga
Via Zoom
Gentle Yoga is for those who want a softer, nurturing, slow paced, well supported and relaxing practice. It's great for beginners. Please sign up and register online. See details below on how to register online.
Thursday September 23 - October 28 - 6 weeks $33.00
Thursday at 1:00pm
Table Tennis
Drop-In New Auditorium $1.25
Table tennis or also known as Ping Pong is a great way to move and have some fun. Singles only games at the moment.
Friday at 9:15am
Cardio Drum with Cheryl
Drop-In Lower Auditorium $2.50
Cardio Drumming is a growing trend, as it both combines creativity and fitness. Cardio drummers rock out to upbeat tunes like “Uptown Funk” and “We Will Rock You” while also getting an aerobic workout and losing up to 900 calories at a time.
Friday
9:00am- 10:00am - Beginner
10:15am - 11:15am - Advanced
Tai Chi
Main Auditorium
Pre paid card $15 for ten visits.
A graceful form of exercise that's now used for stress reduction and a variety of other health conditions. Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements.
Friday at 10:30am
Flex Fit with Cheryl
Drop-In Lower Auditorium $2.50
This class focuses on flexibility, stretching and building functional strength and toning. For people who are 'yoga challenged' but still want the same benefits of increased flexibility and relaxation.
Friday at 1:00pm Sit and Be Fit with Tom
Drop-In Lower Auditorium $2.50
Using a chair either to sit or for support, the class works with resistance bands or light weights. Low impact on your joints, this class is perfect to build strength and stay active. Suited for those with cardiac conditions, respiratory and physical limitations.
Friday at 2:15pm TRX
Lower Auditorium
Friday Sept 24 - Oct 29
Six weeks $24
The TRX system, also known as Total Resistance Exercises, improves mobility flexibility, strength, endurance, power, core strength and heart health. Even while working arms or legs, suspension training constantly challenges your core for a true total-body workout. ** Pre registration required. Limited availability. Please call the centre to book your space or email: coronation50plus@niagarafalls.ca
Saturday at 9:00am Cardio Fit with Natalina VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM
Saturday September 25 - October 30 Six weeks $15
This class is designed to help shed excess fat while building strength and endurance. Includes cardio exercise, bodyweight exercises and finishes with core training and stretching for a complete workout.
Sunday at 9:00am Cardio Fit with Natalina VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM
Sunday September 26 - October 31 Six weeks $15
Cardio and strength training can benefit your health and fitness in many different ways. Build lean muscle mass, reduce body fat, and burn calories more efficiently even after you have exercised.
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Our famous Gently Used clothing store, aka 'Coronation Closet' will also be reopening on September 20. Opening times are 10:00am - 2:00pm. Come and find your Fall wear at amazing prices. Maximum of two shoppers at a time please. Our awesome closet volunteers will be there to assist.
We realize that some members would not have received their full twelve months of access to the centre due to the Provincial wide shut down. Please understand that we continued to have overhead costs and also offered virtual programs from April 2020 to June 2021.
We are inviting those members who would like to return in September to rejoin for $10 which will expire December 31 2021. If you feel this is unreasonable please speak with myself and we can discuss a proration of unused fees.
Anyone receiving this email who is not a member and would like to participate in our classes or programs can now join the centre for the $10 fall special. To become a member please visit the Centre Monday - Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm.
Meet our Staff / Update
You will notice a few changes when you return to Coronation. Vicky, our front desk receptionist is now working permanently at City Hall as a planning clerk with the planning, building and development department. She will be missed, but we wish her all the best in her new position. We welcome Natalie to this position. You can find out more about her below.
DJ who worked in the office is still redeployed working for the Municipal Works department as a customer service coordinator. We hope to see him back soon.
The second janitor position remains unfilled as we try to navigate staff to help out in the departments where they are needed most.
So that leaves us with what I call, 'The Three Musketeers'. Myself, Christine and Natalie. Please be patient with us as we settle back in and so Natalie can learn the ropes.
Perhaps some of you can now put the name to the face. My name is Hanya Nagy and I am the Manager of the Coronation Centre. I have held this position for 20 years (that's right I started here when I was fifteen) Ha-ha. Pre-Covid the Centre thrived, some days almost bursting at the seams and you could always hear the sounds of laughter. The last eighteen months have been disturbingly quiet and I know you all have missed the Centre being open, as much as I have. We've got through this and I CANNOT wait for our doors to open on September 20 and welcome everyone back.
This is Christine, our awesome janitor. Christine started at the Coronation Centre in 2005 and there is no job too big or too small that she cannot do. She is a Jill of all trades and a very conscientious worker. I am blessed to have her on the Coronation team. Christine has been redeployed during the Centre's shutdown, most recently helping out at the vaccination clinic at MacBain. But she's now BACK, where she belongs. Welcome back Christine.
This is Natalie who will be starting at Coronation in September. We don't know much about Natalie yet, but we are sure looking forward to getting to know her. What I can tell you however is that Natalie was born and raised in Greater Sudbury, Ontario. Her family moved to the Falls three years ago this month. She and her husband have three children, 2 sons(13 & 19 years) and 1 daughter(9 years old), and let's not forget about their bunny named Henry. Welcome aboard Natalie.
Stay Safe, Stay Well, Stay Connected! See you soon.
