Please Note: Membership covers all programs unless an additional fee has been specified. Membership or a Day Pass is required to participate in all programs unless otherwise noted.

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• BEGINNER MACHINE QUILTING
  Location: McEwan Avenue Centre
  Day and Time: Wednesday 1:30ó3:00 pm
  Always wanted to machine quilt? Now is your chance to learn! Materials and instruction will be provided. You may bring your own sewing machine if you choose. Students will complete a sampler quilt and will learn the basic principles of choosing, cutting, squaring your fabric and machine piecing. This will be a group project and the quilt will be used for centre fundraising. This class will be taught by a professional machine quilter.
  
  



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• BOOK CLUB
  Location: McEwan Avenue Centre
  Day and Time: Third Friday of the month; 12 noon
  A great place to get together with other readers and share opinions about your favorite books, authors and genres. We gratefully acknowledge the assistance of The Windsor Public Library with this program.
  
  



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• BRIDGE
  Location: McEwan Avenue Centre
  Day and Time: Monday 1:00-4:00pm
  Location: Edward Street Centre
  Day and Time: Thursday 1:00-4:00pm
  Additional Cost: $1.50 (prize and coffee)
  A dedicated group of bridge enthusiasts meets to play contract bridge in a casual and friendly setting. A great way to improve your concentration skills.
  
  



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• CERAMICS
  Location: McEwan Avenue Centre
  Day and Time: Monday 9:30am-12:30pm
  Beginners are welcome in this volunteer led class. Learn how to clean and paint ceramic pieces.
  
  



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• CLOGGINGóBEGINNER
  Location: McEwan Avenue Centre
  Day and Time: Wednesday 9:30ó11:00 am
  Clog dancing is a type of step dancing. This class is for beginners. Music is varied in its beat - slow and fast. This is a good activity for those who like to dance and socialize. Attention is paid to making sure everyone has fun, gets a bit of exercise and a chance to chat and catch up with everyoneís activities. Participants must purchase their own clogging shoes.
  
  



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• CLOGGINGóINTERMEDIATE
  Location: Edward Street Centre
  Day and Time: Tuesday 9:00-11:30am
  Clog dancing is a type of step dancing. This class is for anyone who has basic clogging steps. Music is varied in its beat - slow and fast. This is a good activity for those who like to dance and socialize. Attention is paid to making sure everyone has fun, gets a bit of exercise and a chance to chat and catch up with everyoneís activities. Participants must purchase their own clogging shoes.
  
  



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• COMPUTER FRIENDS-Open to the public - 50 years and ìBetterî
  Location: McEwan Avenue Centre
  Day and Time: Monday ñ Friday 8:30am-4:00pm
  Location: Edward Street Centre
  Day and Time: Monday ñ Friday 8:30am-4:00pm
  The McEwan Avenue Centre has state of the art computers, all with Internet access, thanks to a Community Access Program (CAP) grant from Industry Canada. Volunteers are available to provide support by calling 254-1108. The Edward Street Centre has two computers available for word processing and printing. Printer Paper is available at the reception desk for purchase for twenty five cents per ten sheets.
  
  



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• CONCERT BAND
  Location: McEwan Avenue Centre
  Day and Time: Tuesday 9:00am-12:00pm
  If you have musical instrument experience and your own instrument, then youíll want to join this senior concert band that meets weekly to practice. A major component of this program is to entertain throughout the community.
  
  



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• CRAFT WORKSHOP
  Location: McEwan Avenue Centre
  Day and Time: Wednesday 9:30-11:30am
  Location: Edward Street Centre
  Day and Time: Thursday 12:30-3:00pm *once per month
  If you enjoy making crafts, then this program is tailor-made for you! A different craft item is produced at each session. Supplies are provided by the Centre and the finished product is sold at our Annual Craft Bazaar at Devonshire Mall. This is a great way to learn a new craft, enjoy the company of other crafters and support the Centres. Pre-registration is required.
  
  



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• CREATIVE CRAFTS
  Location: Edward Street Centre
  Day and Time: Tuesday and Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm
  Do you like crafts? Would you like to make new friends or maybe meet old ones too? Join our gregarious group of crafters, who meet once or twice a week to produce a variety of beautiful crafts, which are then sold at our annual Craft Bazaar at Devonshire Mall. All supplies and materials are provided by the Centres.
  
  



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• CRIBBAGE
  Location: McEwan Avenue Centre
  Day and Time: Monday ñ Friday 9:00am-4:00pm
  Stimulate your mind while having fun at the same time! This classic game involves strategy, luck and the company of great people. Drop in anytime for a fun game.
  
  



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• DRAMA CLUB ìTHE ENTERTAINERSî
  Location: McEwan Avenue Centre
  Day and Time: Monday 12:00ó2:00 pm and Friday 2:00-4:00pm
  Fulfill your acting dream! This club gives seniors a chance to perform to a live audience and allows them to express their creative talents. The club works together to produce an annual performance whether it is a musical, comedy, drama or skit
  
  



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• EUCHRE
  Location: McEwan Avenue Centre
  Day and Time: Friday 1:00ñ3:00pm
  Cost: $1.00 (prize)
  Join us for this very enjoyable and popular card game. This program is offered for people who are familiar with game rules. A great way to improve your concentration skills and meet new friends!
  
  



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• EXPLORING NEEDLE ARTS
  Location: McEwan Avenue Centre
  Day and Time: Tuesday 1:30ñ3:00pm
  Want a chance to explore some new needle arts or rejuvenate interest in ones you have done before? This is the class for you. There will be a demonstration of a new needle art each class and then a chance for you to try your hand at and make items for sale at the centre. Topics include: Trapunto, Red Work, Blue Work, Brodery Perse, Hand Embroidery, Crewel Embroidery, Beading & Embellishing, Huck Embroidery and so much more.
  
  



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• FITNESS: ELDEROBICS
  Location: McEwan Avenue Centre
  Day and Time: Monday and Wednesday 11:00 am-12:00 pm
  Cost: $1.00 Donation to the Instructor (optional)
  A low-impact aerobic workout geared towards all aspects of fitness. Designed to promote and maintain a productive and healthy lifestyle by increasing energy, mobility and social activity. Small hand weights are also used.
  
  



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• FITNESS: STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE
  Location: Edward Street Centre
  Day and Time: Wednesday 9:00-10:00am
  Friday 1:00-2:00pm
  A gentle exercise program designed to improve muscular fitness (strength and endurance), cardio-respiratory endurance and flexibility. It consists of warm-up exercises, standing exercises, sitting exercises and walking, all done to music in a non-intimidating setting.
  
  



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• HEALTH COUNSELLING
  Location: McEwan Avenue Centre
  Day and Time: Tuesday 1:00-3:00 pm
  Location: Edward Street Centre
  Day and Time: Tuesday 9:30-11:30am
  OR Thursday 1:00-3:00 pm
  Call 944-1403 for specific dates and times
  A Registered Nurse from V.O.N. offers blood pressure screening and health counselling on a weekly basis. This drop-in service is provided free of charge, on a one-on-one basis.
  
  



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• H.E.L.P. (Healthy Eating Lose Pounds) Group
  Location: Edward Street Centre
  Day and Time: Friday 2:00-3:30pm
  Additional Cost: $1.00 weekly fee + Centres membership
  H.E.L.P. is a support group dedicated to enhancing and maintaining Healthy Weight Loss. Weighing in will take place at 2:00 pm followed by the meeting.
  
  



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• INCOME TAX CLINIC
  Centre Membership or Day Pass NOT Required
  We provide basic Income Tax preparation by appointment only. This service is free of charge open to those 55+ with limited income. Certain criteria must be met to be eligible for this service. Call for more information and for specific dates.
  
  



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• LAPIDARY AND SILVERSMITHING
  Location: McEwan Avenue Centre
  Time and Date: Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  Group Fee: Nominal yearly feeóTBA
  Learn how to make gold or silver jewelry with or without semi-precious stones. We have the equipment and the instructors who are ready to teach you.
  
  



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• LINE DANCEóBEGINNER
  Location: McEwan Avenue Centre
  Day and Time: Friday 9:00 - 9:45 am
  Instructor fee: $1.00 (fee includes all Friday morning dance classes)
  Location: Edward Street Centre
  Day and Time: Tuesday 1:00 - 1:45 pm
  Instructor fee: $1.00
  Join us in a fun, friendly atmosphere to learn some of the latest and most popular line dances. This is a great way to exercise, enjoy social fun and learn new dance skills. The participants in this course have a great time and gladly welcome newcomers!
  
  



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• LINE DANCE - INTERMEDIATE
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  Day and Time: Friday 9:45 - 10:30 am
  Instructor fee: $1.00 (fee includes all Friday morning dance classes)
  Location: Edward Street Centre
  Day and Time: Tuesday 1:45 - 2:30 pm
  Instructor fee: $2.00
  Develop your hidden talents and learn new and exciting steps in this progression from beginner line dance. Intermediate participants are encouraged to warm up with the beginner class.
  
  



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• MEDITATION
  Location: McEwan Avenue Centre
  Day and Time: Monday 9:30ó10:30 am
  Instructor fee: Small donation to instructor appreciated, but not mandatoryLocation: Edward Street Centre
  Day and Time: Wednesday 1:00 ñ 2:00 pm
  You will explore a variety of meditation techniques to help quiet restless thoughts and reduce anxiety.
  
  



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• OST LUNCH BUNCH
  Location: McEwan Avenue Centre
  Day and Time: Friday 11:00 amó1:00 pm
  Keep in touch with your friends from the Olde Sandwich Towne Centre. Bring a brown bag lunch and spend some time catching up.
  
  



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• PEPPER
  Location: McEwan Avenue Centre
  Day and Time: Thursday 1:00 - 4:00 pm
  Cost: $1.00 (prize money)
  If you like Euchre, youíll love Pepper. It is a very easy game to learn and offers opportunities for strategy, both in the bidding and the playing. The game can be played with four or six players.
  
  



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• PRECISION DRILL TEAM
  Location: McEwan Avenue Centre
  Day and Time: Tuesday 12:30 - 1:30 pm
  Instructor fee: $1.00
  If you want to combine a bit of dancing and a good dose of exercise, then this is the class for you! This group focuses on precision and well-choreographed routines performed to music.
  
  



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• PIANO LESSONS - BEGINNER
  Location: Edward Street Centre
  Day and Time: Wednesday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  Instructor fee: $2.00
  Structured classes in basic piano skills, reading music, and theory. Principles of rhythm, melody, harmony and ear-training are taught on portable keyboards. At home practice is strongly recommended. Learn at your own pace.
  
  



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• QUILTING
  Location: McEwan Avenue Centre
  Day and Time: Thursday 9:30amñ2:00pm
  Want to create a beautiful keepsake which will be sold at our annual Bazaar? Join our longtime quilter in this quiet and relaxing pastime. Beginners always welcome.
  
  



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• ROUND DANCING
  Location: McEwan Avenue Centre
  Day and Time: Friday 10:30 - 11:15 am
  Instructor fee: $1.00 (fee includes all Friday morning dance classes)
  Learn and practice all your favorite popular dance steps! Join George and Jean Clark for a morning filled with fun, entertainment and fitness! Come with or without a partner.
  
  



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• SENIOR REFLECTIONS
  Location: Edward Street Centre
  Day and Time: Monday 1:30 - 3:30 pm
  This energetic group of ladies meets to reminisce, to share their everyday stories and just to chat while having a cup of tea or coffee. A wonderful way to meet new friends!
  
  



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• SEQUENCE DANCING
  Location: McEwan Avenue Centre
  Day and Time: Tuesday 1:00 ñ 3:00 pm
  Learn the steps, practice the rhythm, and have a great time with your favorite dances, based on standard ballroom and Latin dances including waltz, quickstep, foxtrot and rumba. A wonderful way to spend an afternoon, get some exercise and meet new friends. Some dancing experience recommended.
  
  



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• SEWING, CROCHETING AND KNITTING
  Location: McEwan Avenue Centre
  Day and Time: Tuesday 9:30am-1:00pm
  This group activity is for experienced crafters who wish to make items for our annual Bazaar while enjoying the company of others. The Centre provides all of the material and supplies.
  
  



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• SHUFFLEBOARD
  Location: McEwan Avenue Centre
  Day and Time: Monday 1:00-4:00 pm, Wednesday 1:00-4:00 and Friday 9:00 amó12 noon
  Whether youíre a beginner or a pro, youíll have a blast with this great group.
  
  



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• THE SKITTERS
  Location: Call 944-1403 for location
  Day and Time: Thursday 10:00 amó12 noon
  This drama club works together to produce performances for our centre and the community at large.
  
  



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• SNOOKER CLUB
  Location: McEwan Avenue Centre
  Day and Time: Monday ñ Friday 8:30am-4:00pm
  Additional Cost: $20 Annual Snooker Fee or $1 per game
  Whether you are just an amateur or ìProî, you are guaranteed to have lots of fun in the gregarious company of our ëseasonedí snooker players. Come by and find out for yourself!
  
  



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• SQUARE DANCING
  Location: McEwan Avenue Centre
  Day and Time: Friday 11:15am-1:00pm
  Instructor Fee: $1.00 (includes all Friday morning dance classes)
  Join us for Modern Western Square Dancing and have the pleasure of dancing smoothly to good music and sharing a fun activity with wonderful people. Come with or without a partner.
  
  



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• TAI CHI
  Location: McEwan Avenue Centre
  Day and Time: Monday 2:00-3:30pm
  Tuesday 2:30-4:00pm
  Location: Edward Street Centre
  Day and Time: Monday 10:00am-12pmóBeginner
  Wednesday 2:00-4:00pm ñBeginner
  Tai Chi is an ancient form of Chinese exercise that helps with health, balance, breathing and concentration. This ongoing group of friendly participants welcomes newcomers.
  
  



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• TAI CHIóADVANCED
  Location: Edward Street Centre
  Day and Time: Wednesday 10:00am-11:30am
  Anyone who has mastered all 317 movements of Tai Chi can join this class.
  
  



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• TAP DANCE
  Location: McEwan Avenue Centre
  Day and Time: Tuesday 1:30-2:30 pm
  Instructor Fee: $1.00
  Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers danced on air. You can too! Join us for a great way to learn a new skill and get some exercise. No experience needed - come on out and learn how to tap. Participants are responsible for purchasing their own tap shoes.
  
  



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• THERAPEUTIC TOUCH
  Location: Edward Street Centre
  Day and Time: Friday 9:30 am - 11:30 am (by appt. only)
  Additional Cost: $5.00 for members, $10.00 for non-members
  Therapeutic Touch is a non-invasive holistic approach to facilitating healing. It is a consciously directed process of energy exchange during which the TT Practitioner uses the hands as a focus for healing. TT has been proven to reduce pain and enhance a personís healing ability.
  
  



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• YOGA ( Suksahana) For Physical Fitness
  Location: McEwan Avenue Centre
  Day and Time: Wednesday 9:30-10:30am
  Instructor Fee: (Small donation to the instructor is appreciated, but not mandatory)
  Location: Edward Street Centre
  Day and Time: Friday 11:30am ñ12:30pm
  Instructor Fee: (Small donation to the instructor is appreciated, but not mandatory)
  Yoga is a lowñimpact form of exercise that helps to reduce stress, improve total fitness, and enhance your sense of self.
  
  



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• WALKABOUTS
  Location: Various locations
  Day and Time: Monday 9:45 am
  Additional Cost: Pay for your own lunch
  Join us for this fun walking program. Each week, this group meets at the Edward Street Centre and carpools to various hiking and lunch destinations. A great way to get in shape, have fun and see our wonderful city! Please refer to the Monthly Highlights flyer for a schedule of destinations.
  
  



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• WELCOME CLUB
  Location: McEwan Avenue Centre and Edward Street Centre
  Day and Time: Varies; Participants will be invited by phone
  As its name suggests, the welcome club is an initiative to ensure that new members receive proper orientation through a follow-up phone call, an introduction to programs and a complimentary reception. This system helps new members become familiar with the programs, services and staff at the Centres and gives them an opportunity to meet new members.
  
  



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• WOMEN ON WEIGHTSóINTRODUCTION
  Location: Edward Street Centre
  Day and Time: Wednesday 12:00ó1:00 pm AND Friday 10:00-11:00 am
  Dates: April 6 ñ June 29, 2005
  Registration
  Deadline: April 5, 2005
  Cost: FREE for members, $125 for non-members
  Women over 50 can enjoy the benefits of strength training in this class. Improve your strength, endurance and muscle tone with light weights and resistance bands. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.
  
  



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• WOMEN ON WEIGHTS LEVEL 1
  Location: Edward Street Centre
  Day and Time: Monday and Thursday 1:45-2:45 pm
  Dates: April 4 ñ June 30, 2005
  Registration
  Deadline: April 1, 2005
  Cost: FREE for members, $125 for non-members
  Women over 50 can enjoy the benefits of strength training in this class. Improve your strength, endurance and muscle tone with light weights and resistance bands. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.
  
  



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• WOMEN ON WEIGHTS LEVEL 2 (CONTINUING)
  Location: Edward Street Centre
  Day and Time: Monday and Thursday 12:15-1:45 pm
  Date: April 4 ñ June 30, 2005
  Registration
  Deadline: April 1, 2005
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• FREE for members, $125 for non-members
  This program is a continuation of Women on Weights Level 1. Participants MUST have taken Level 1 and be recommended by the instructor to be eligible for this class. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.
  
  



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• WOMEN ON WEIGHTS AND MORE
  Location: McEwan Avenue Centre
  Day and Time: Wednesday and Friday 1:00ó3:00 pm
  Not only define and tone muscles, but redefine and tune-up your whole body through a total body experience. This program implements a rich variety of breathing, stretching and movement techniques that enhance fluidity, flexibility and range of motion. Use a variety of resistance training methods such as free weights, dyna-bands, balls, bars and your own body weight to develop strength, control, stamina and focus. Regular membership policy applies.
  
  



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• WOODWORKING
  Location: McEwan Avenue Centre
  We are working hard to ensure that this Woodshop is safe and enjoyable for all to use. Please stay tuned for details. We will get this exciting new program up and running as soon as possible.
  
  



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