Spring Summer 2024 Activity Guide

Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 60 Intro to Tai Chi This is for students with no or limited background and teaches Tai Chi-related exercises and the mini set of Tai Chi comprising the first 17 moves of the long Tai Chi form based on the traditional Yang Style set. Sometimes called a moving meditation, this provides many health benefits, including stress relief and improved concentration. Instructor: Mid Island Tai Chi Club Wed, May 8-Jul 3 | 7-8:30 pm | $64/8 | 115982 Beban Park Social Centre Taekwondo & Self-Defense with Master Kim This program emphasizes self-discipline, confidence and concentration. Grand Master Kim is a qualified 8th degree black Belt Grand Master who will help you maximize your potential by focusing on your physical well-being and mental integrity. Become strong in mind, body and spirit. Instructor: World Tae Kwon Do Staff Wed, Apr 3-10 | 6:10-7 pm | $25/2 | 109067 Mon, Apr 8-15 | 6:10-7 pm | $25/2 | 109066 Mon, May 6-13 | 6:10-7 pm | $25/2 | 116399 Wed, May 8-15 | 6:10-7 pm | $25/2 | 116400 Mon, Jun 3-10 | 6:10-7 pm | $25/2 | 116402 Wed, Jun 5-12 | 6:10-7 pm | $25/2 | 116403 World Taekwondo Academy (4300 Wellington Rd) Karate Join this fun martial arts class with other like-minded adults. Learn new skills, improve your fitness and promote a healthy lifestyle. No experience is necessary, as the classes are tailored for each individual’s ability. You will learn basic karate techniques, partner work, self-defense and the traditional forms called kata. Instructor: Mike Ciurka (6th degree black belt) Tue, Apr 2-May 14 | 7-8 pm | $56/7 | 113849 Tue, May 21-Jul 2 | 7-8 pm | $56/7 | 113850 Tue, Jul 9-Aug 27 | 7-8 pm | $64/8 | 113851 Bowen Park Complex Karate for Teens & Adults 13 + Years Learn traditional karate training. Sparring and self- defense, fitness, strength development and flexibility are part of the curriculum. This is an introduction only. To continue after these classes, please register with dojo. Instructor: Shima Karate Staff M/W, Apr 3-15 | 6:30-7:30 pm | $25/4 | 116472 M/W, May 6-15 | 6:30-7:30 pm | $25/4 | 116473 M/W, Jun 3-12 | 6:30-7:30 pm | $25/4 | 116474 M/W, Jul 3-15 | 6:30-7:30 pm | $25/4 | 116625 M/W, Aug 7-19 | 6:30-7:30 pm | $25/4 | 116626 Shima Karate (3032 Barons Rd) Karate for Adults In this introduction to karate, students learn traditional karate training, sparring and self- defense. Fitness, strength development and flexibility are also part of the curriculum. Instructor: Shima Karate Staff M/W, Apr 3-15 | 6:30-7:30 pm | $25/4 | 116475 M/W, May 6-15 | 6:30-7:30 pm | $25/4 | 116476 M/W, Jun 3-12 | 6:30-7:30 pm | $25/4 | 116477 M/W, Jul 3-15 | 6:30-7:30 pm | $25/4 | 116631 M/W, Aug 7-19 | 6:30-7:30 pm | $25/4 | 116633 Shima Karate (3032 Barons Rd) Karate for GenXers Learn at a slower pace and ease into martial arts with no belts or gradings. Come to learn or re-learn martial arts history and techniques with a great group of like-minded people. Get a free uniform if you register at the dojo after the session. Sun, Apr 7-28 | 9-10 am | $25/4 | 116478 Sun, May 5-26 | 9-10 am | $25/4 | 116479 Sun, Jun 2-23 | 9-10 am | $25/4 | 116480 Sun, Jul 7-28 | 9-10 am | $25/4 | 116634 Sun, Aug 11-25 | 9-10 am | $19/3 | 116635 Shima Karate (3032 Barons Rd) Iaido - Intro to Japanese Sword Art Iaido is a Japanese martial art with a long history. It is referred to as a “moving zen”because of its focus on precise, controlled fluid movements. In this non-competitive atmosphere, use the Samurai sword and Iaido’s age-old techniques to experience and further develop your mind, body and spirit. Instructor: Peter Gunstone Mon, Apr 8-May 13 | 7:30-9:30 pm | $66/6 | 113755 Mon, May 27-Jul 22 | 7:30-9:30 pm | $88/8 | 113756 Beban Park Social Centre Stroll with a Pro - Birds of Prey Walk with one of our local biologists and discover the birds of prey that call this area home, what they are hunting for and their “super powers”that make them successful hunters. Bring binoculars if you have them. Instructor: MadisonWagenaar Sun, Apr 28 | 10-11:15 am | FREE | 116938 Tue, May 14 | 6-7:15 pm | FREE | 116940 Buttertubs Marsh (Miner’s Cottage) Stroll with a Pro - Turtle Talk Come and learn from one of our local biologists about turtles. Discover fun facts and discuss the impact of non-native species on our local native species and about the turtle monitoring program. Thu, Jun 4 | 6-7:15 pm | FREE | 118381 Buttertubs Marsh (Miner’s Cottage) Sat, Jun 15 | 10-11:15 am | FREE | 116948 Diver Lake Park Often when we think about parks, we think about playgrounds, sports fields and the waterfront walkway, but did you know that over 70% of Nanaimo’s parkland is natural in character and zoned nature park? That’s over 700 hectares! In addition to over 1000 hectares of City-owned parks, about 450 hectares of natural open space is protected by the Province, Ducks Unlimited and Morel Sanctuary Society and Nature Trust of BC. Reimagine Nanaimo (CityPlan) outlines many policies and actions to future safeguard natural areas and to add more land to the park system.

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