cityofnanaimo prc_nanaimo (#ilovemyparksandrec) 77 Argentine Tango Argentine Tango is a very romantic dance suitable for all ages. Most Tuesdays, a local instructor will teach from 6:30-7:15 pm (for a small additional fee). You may come at 7:15 pm if you’d like to skip the instruction. Once in a while, an international guest instructor will be invited where you have the option of attending (for an additional fee). Members may attend as part of their membership (excluding instruction fees). Non-members can attend for a small registration fee (excluding instruction fees). Tue, Apr 7-Aug 25 | 6:30-9 pm | $42/21 | 157845 Bowen Park Complex Pilates Try this low-impact exercise to improve balance, core strength, flexibility and posture - crucial for aging bodies. It’s tailored to enhance daily movement, reduce fall risk, support bone density and strengthens key muscles in the core, hips and back making it ideal for maintaining independence and overall vitality. You do need to be able to get up and down off the floor. Some previous exercise experience is recommended. Instructor: Viktoriia B Wed, Apr 1-May 13 | 10:30-11:30 | $56/7 |163581 Mon, Apr 13-May 11 |8:30-9:30 am | $40/5 | 163575 Mon, May 25-Jun 15 | 8:30-9:30 am | $32/4 |163579 Bowen Park Complex Improve Posture, Change Movement Habits Exploring the Alexander Technique Improve posture, reduce stress and expand your awareness. This is a hands-on class where we explore the body’s naturally efficient design for movement and understand how we interfere with it through ingrained habits. We will use practical experiments to learn how to notice tightening, release muscle tension, re-establish better balance and move with ease. We will use visual, verbal and kinaesthetic (hands-on) cues to teach better movement. Participants should be able to do gentle movements of walking, sitting and lying on a mat. Instructor: Heather Walker Tue, May 12-Jun 9 | 3:45-5:15 pm | $100/5 | 160151 Bowen Park Complex EXPLORE Your Parks & Trails • Play a game of Disc Golf at Bowen Park • Ride your bike along the E& N Trail or Parkway Trail • Take your dog to one of the 12 dog off-leash parks • Play a game of pickleball at the outdoor courts at Beban Park • Check out the newly-renovated BMX Track, the Steve Smith Bike Park or the Mountain Bike Skills area at Beban Park • Enjoy a picnic at Pipers Lagoon Park and see the temporary public art • Learn about salmon habitat as you walk the trails in Bowen Park • Discover the inclusive playground, public art, walking trails and spectacular views of the harbour at Maffeo Sutton Park • Build a fort along the beach at Departure Bay or Neck Point Park • Escape the heat this summer by visiting the waterparks at Departure Bay, Harewood Centennial, Mansfield Park or Deverill Square Park • Swim at the lifeguarded beach at Westwood Lake Park this summer • Hike the many trails in Linley Valley Park • View the wildflowers blooming this spring in Planta Park or Bowen Park
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