Activities
CLSA offers a diverse range of activities to suit your interests. We invite you to come hone your music skills, brush up on your Spanish, practice your brushstrokes in art class, discover something new at a general-interest talk, or boost your physical activity in a fitness class. There is always something new to learn!
Our catalogue is your go-to for all current activity information. If you don't see something offered here, your CLSA membership gives you access to 10+ other seniors centres' programming around the city.
Programs at CLSA
Art Classes
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Acrylics
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Cards & Paper Crafts
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Drawing
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Hen Party
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Introduction to Bas Relief
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Introduction to Cartooning
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Painting with Gouache
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Quirky Birds
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Stained Glass Workshops
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The Art of Stained Glass
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Floating Dragonfly
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Butterfly Plant Buddy
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Watercolours
Dance Classes
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Ballroom (Beginner and Intermediate)
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Beginner Belly Dance
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Line Dance (Beginner and Intermediate)
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Tap (Recreational and Performance)
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Hula (Coconut, Hibiscus, Plumeria)
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Cardio Rhythm
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Retro Fitness
Computers
and Devices
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One-on-One Computer/Smart Devices Tutorials.
Music Classes
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Central Lions Singers
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Djembe Drum
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Guitar
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Music Appreciation:
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Mozart & Company
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Piano Lessons (Individual)
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Ukulele and Guitar Lessons (Group and Individual)
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Sing-a-long Social
Language Classes
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Spanish
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Beginner
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Intermediate
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Advanced
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French
General Interest
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Book Club
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CRA - Be Scam Smart
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Executor Overview
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Financial Management
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Health and Wellness Presentations
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Our Future: Big Ideas for Discussion
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Personal Essays
- Philosopher's Café
- Travel
- Wills & Executorship
Fitness Classes
When it comes to being fit and strong, age does not need to be a barrier! Staying active with regular movement can help you age well and maintain independence.
Which fitness program is right for you?
Follow these three steps to determine what your ability level may be.
Step 1: It is advisable to check with your doctor prior to taking any exercise program.
Step 2: Decide what it is you enjoy doing.
Step 3: Determine your ability level by answering the questions below.
In our Catalogue, workout intensity level will be indicated by the following letters:
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Gentle (G)
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Moderate (M)
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Vigorous (V)
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Specialty Programs (SP)
For a Quick Link to our Fitness Centre Page click here
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Have you been sedentary for the last few months?
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Do you get breathless easily?
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Do you lack joint flexibility and muscle strength?
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Do you feel you are not ready for regular physical activity?
Gentle programs may include a cardio component of 15–25 minutes of aerobic exercises with no/limited floor exercises.
Classes Recommended for You
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Better Balance and Strength (G-M)
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Chair Yoga
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Chair Yoga for Fitness
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Co-ed Gentle Move & Groove
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ESSENTRICS® for Seniors (G)
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Hall Walkers
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Tai Chi – Yang Style (Level 1)
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Tai Chi Practice (G-M)
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Yoga: Iyengar Stretch & Relax - Beginner (G)
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Yoga for Joy
Gentle (G)
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Have you participated in moderate level physical activities for the past few months?
Moderate activities will cause you to sweat and breathe harder. On a scale of 0–10 (with 10 being maximum effort and 0 being at rest), moderate activities are about 5–6. Moderate programs aim for 25–35 minutes of aerobic exercise and may include floor exercises.
Classes Recommended for You
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Cardio Fit & Yogasize
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Co-ed Keep Fit (M)
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Corrective Fitness
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ESSENTRICS® Release, Re-balance & Restore (G-M)
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ESSENTRICS® Stretch & Tone (M)
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Fitness Fusion
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Golden Gloves Fitness (M-V)
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Progressive Resistant Band Training
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Retro Fitness
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Strength Training (M-V)
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Tai Chi - Yang Style: Level 2 & 3
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Yoga: Gentle Hatha
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Yoga Iyengar Stretch and Relax – Intermediate
Moderate (M)
Vigorous (V)
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Have you been active for an extended period/months?
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Do you have stamina for 30–40 minutes of cardio exercise with floor exercises?
Some programs may include interval training.
Classes Recommended for You
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20-20-20
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Cardio Rhythm (M – V)
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Co-ed Keep Fit (V)
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Golden Gloves Fitness (M-V)
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Strength Training
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Strength Training Progressive
Specialty Programs (SP)
These programs are designed to meet individual, group and/or seasonal requests. Space is limited in some; register early.
Classes Recommended for You
Program Cancellation Policy
If it is necessary for CLSA to cancel a program, you will be notified prior to the program start date. In this situation, refunds or credits will be issued to your account. Courses may be cancelled due to low enrolment, extreme weather, instructor unavailability, and facility maintenance.