Seasons Greeting to our members. Time to put on your tinsel hats and buckle up for the sleigh ride to Christmas! Wishing you a holly, jolly Christmas prep, where the only stress is deciding between sugar cookies or gingerbread! May your holiday be filled with 'ho ho ho' and less 'oh no no'. May your holiday checklist be shorter than Santa’s nice list, and merrier than a cat with a laser pointer.
Before we wrap up another fantastic year together, we’re spreading more holiday joy by offering some programming during the Christmas week. Please see details below.
Programs that are running between
Wednesday, Dec 27 - Friday, Dec 29
Tai Chi Wednesday, December 27 & Friday, December 29 9:00 a.m. Beginner 10:15 a.m. Advanced
Join us for some Yuletide Zen. Slip into your most peaceful holiday attire and join us for gentle movements amid the festive spirit. Let's flow into the new year with calm vibes and good cheer.
Men's Fitness Wednesday, December 27 ***8:45 a.m. start
Get ready to flex those holiday muscles, gentlemen! Our Christmas Men's Fitness class is the only place where lifting ornaments counts as a warm-up and tinsel lunges are a thing. Join us for a workout merrier than Santa’s belly laugh.
Euchre Wednesday, December 27 1:00 p.m.
To our Euchre enthusiasts. Get ready to shuffle up the holiday spirit because our Euchre group is dealing with Christmas joy next week! Join us for some card-playing merriment, where the only thing more festive than the decorations will be the winning hands. Let's make it a holly, jolly afternoon to remember on Wednesday, December 27. See you at the tables!
Get Fit Thursday, December 28 9:00 a.m. Get Fit All 10:15 a.m. Sculpt & Tone
We know you're not afraid of a little extra challenge (or holiday cookies), so get ready for some festive fitness fun during the post-Christmas week. We will turn gingerbread into gains and sugar cookies into squats! Cheryl's classes are here for the hardcore enthusiasts who like to sleigh their workouts. Join us - because nothing says ‘merry’ like a well-earned sweat session.
Gentle Fit Thursday, December 28 10:15 a.m.
Embrace the holiday chill with our Christmas Gentle Fit class - where stretching feels like untangling Christmas lights and balancing is as delicate as not knocking over the gingerbread house. It's the perfect way to keep calm and carol on during this festive season.
Golden Hour Bridge Thursday, December 28 1:00 p.m.
Deck the cards and roll out the laughter - It's Christmas Bridge Extravaganza! We promise more tricks than Santa's sleigh and more jokes than a cracker with a punchline. Let's bridge the holiday gap with cards laughs and a dash of competitive festivity.
Men's Fitness Friday, December 29 ***8:45 a.m. start
Attention all merry men! Get ready to slay your workout game at our Christmas Men's Fitness class. We're talking about building biceps as sturdy as the North Pole, lunges that Jingle, and cardio that's merrier than Santa's laughter. It's the season to flex, sweat, and spread holiday cheer - because why should decorations have all the fun?
9:00 a.m. Drum Cardio 10:15 a.m. Flex Fit Friday, December 29
Join our Christmas drum fit class where we turn ordinary drumsticks into holiday magic wands. Get ready to drum your way into the festive spirit, making cardio feel more like a holiday jam session! Let's beat the holiday stress and unleash the rhythm within.
You can also unwrap the gift of gains this Christmas and join our Flex Fit class where the only thing getting roasted is our biceps by the open fire. Get ready for squats that sleigh and lunges that Jingle all the way. Tis the season to be flexy! Let's make those muscles merrier than a bowl full of Jello.
Drop-In Aqua Fitness - Dec 27, 28, 29
10:00 a.m. Drop-In Aqua Fitness
Older Adult members $5.00 per class
Dive into the Christmas spirit - Aqua style. Our Christmas aqua fit classes are making waves, and trust us, it's way more fun than a snowball fight! Join us for a splashing good time - it's the only 'drop' you'll want this season. Come make a splash with us in our drop-in classes because who needs mistletoe when you've got water resistance?
And now for the not-so-good news. Attention Pickleball Pals!
In the spirit of the season, our pickleball courts are taking a brief holiday siesta.
Our community centre will be in full swing over the holidays with shared festivities. Please be aware that Pickleball will be taking a festive hiatus during this joyful time, allowing for children’s camps. We apologize for the inconvenience and your understanding is truly appreciated.
There will be No Pickleball from Wed Dec 27 to Fri Jan 5
Tuesday Jan 2 - Friday Jan 5 Drop-In Aqua Fitness
Tuesday Jan 2
10:00 a.m. Drop In Aqua Zumba
7:10 p.m. Drop In Aqua
Wednesday Jan 3
10:00 a.m. Drop In Aqua fit
Thursday Jan 4
10:00 a.m. Drop In Aqua Zumba
7:10 p.m. Drop In Aqua
Friday Jan 5
10:00 a.m. Drop In Aqua fit
Older Adult members $5.00 per class
Tuesday, Jan 2 - Friday, Jan 5
PROGRAM CANCELLATIONS Tuesday January 2
NO 10:15 a.m. Gentle Fit
NO 1:00 p.m. Ballroom Line Dancing
NO 12:00 p.m. Table Tennis
NO 1:00 p.m. Pickleball
Wednesday January 3
NO 10:15 a.m. Power Core
NO 1:00 p.m. Clogging
Thursday January 4
NO 1:00 p.m. Table Tennis
Friday January 5
NO 1:00 p.m. Sit & Be Fit
Let the good vibes flow and the poses grow
NEW yoga class added
And for all the Yogis ...brace your chakras for a splash of serenity! We have just introduced a brand new gentle yoga class, where Zen meets giggle and shavasana is basically a fluffy cloud nap. Get ready to namaste your way into relaxation - it's like a spa day for your soul! New Yoga class starts in January.
Monday Jan 8 to Feb 26 - 7 weeks
* No class on Feb 19 for Family Day
Members who are on a waitlist for yoga classes will be contacted first.
Don't be stuck on the fitness sidelines! If your desired class is playing hard to get, consider joining the wait list! Because sometimes, just like magic, wait list dreams transform into class realities. It's the fitness version of turning water into workout wonders.
On behalf of all of the staff at MacBain, we would like to wish our amazing members a sleigh full of joy this Christmas filled with warmth and laughter. As we wrap up this festive season, our hearts are brimming with gratitude.
Here's to a spectacular new year ahead and we can't wait to welcome you back in 2024.
Merry Christmas and see you soon.
Hanya Nagy
Manager Older Adults 60+ and Aquatics
&
D. J Brooks
Community Coordinator
