Adapting to an
online format
Clarington staff have been working to adapt our programming to help adults stay connected and keep active. We are providing a variety of virtual programs ranging from fitness, general interest and recreational activities. We are also providing technology support to help people get connected. Our tablet loan program is available for anyone who needs to borrow one and staff are available by email or phone to help with technical support. All virtual programs are free of charge. For more information, please call 905-623-3379 ext. 2525 or 2526.
Registration
Visit www.clarington.net/BeACTIVE to register.
After registering, you will receive an email containing a calendar with unique links to each class. The class will be hosted by a Clarington staff member on Microsoft Teams. You don’t need to download software and can access the class on your desktop or laptop computer, tablet or smartphone. Detailed instructions will accompany the welcome email.
The Municipality of Clarington’s programming is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund and Durham Community Foundation.
Virtual Fitness Equipment Loan
Please call Ashley Moss 905-404-1525 ext 2526 to arrange a pickup time for fitness equipment (light weights, balls and bands) for loan while participating in virtual fitness classes. Please note that equipment is first come first serve. Use code 24586 to register.
Fitness
Classes run for 45 minutes to one hour. Our fitness programs have been modified to run virtually using either no equipment or things you have around the house.
20/20/20 includes 20 minutes
of cardio, 20 minutes of weights and 20 minutes of stretching/ relaxation.
Body Weight Bootcamp Push
your limits and elevate your heart rate with this full body functional training class that uses large muscle movements to burn large amounts of calories and promote large strength gains.
Chair Yoga A gentle form of yoga
that is practised sitting on a chair, or standing while using a chair for support.
Fitness for Arthritis is beneficial
for those who have osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or
fibromyalgia and wish to increase their range of motion, strength and balance.
H.I.I.T. High Intensity Interval
Training - Challenge yourself with this fast-paced workout hits every muscle group through a variety of functional movements. Build strength, endurance, and power while burning a ton of calories.
Meditation Learn more about how
meditation can help you find the “off switch” to the over-active mind. It also helps ‘de-stress’ the physical body. To improve your sleep quality, feel balanced, calm and centred, come and give it try.
Soup Can Sculpt Class consists of
a series of strengthening exercises using light dumbbells or soup cans from your pantry of equal size and weight.
Stretch & Sculpt is a mostly
seated class that features a full body workout with a strong focus
on core strength.
Tabata training is a H.I.I.T. workout,
featuring exercises that last four minutes consisting of eight sets of 20 seconds of exercise and 10 seconds of rest. This fast-paced workout that hits every muscle group using a variety of functional movements. Build strength, endurance, and power while burning a ton of calories. No equipment needed. Modifications can be made if required.
Yoga helps increase stamina,
strength, flexibility and balance while focusing on body awareness. Practise various yoga traditions that all combine forms of breathing, posture and exercise.
Zumba Gold a low impact
dance-based cardio class set to fun Latin-inspired beats.
Program Day Time Code
Fitness For Arthritis Mon 9 a.m. 24167
20/20/20 Mon 2:30 p.m. 24167
Tabata* Mon 5 p.m. 24167
20/20/20 Tue 10:30 a.m. 24167
Zumba Gold Tue 12:15 p.m. 24167
Yoga Wed 9 a.m. 24167
Body Weight Bootcamp* Wed 4 p.m. 24167
Meditation Wed 7 p.m. 24167
Soup Can Sculpt Thu 12:15 p.m. 24167
Stretch and Sculpt Fri 9:30 a.m. 24167
Chair Yoga Fri 11:30 a.m. 24167
H.I.I.T.* Fri 1 p.m. 24167
General Interest
No software download necessary. You can access the class on your desktop or laptop computer, tablet or smartphone. Detailed instructions will accompany the welcome email.
Coffee Chats
Join friends and staff to have a weekly check in and chat.
COVID-19 Vaccine Info Session
Do I want it or not? Let’s talk about what it is, how it works, the risks and the benefits.
Durham Region Police Services Senior Safety Workshop: Join a staff member from the
Durham Regional Police Services to talk about senior safety.
Essential Oil Workshop
Learn how to make a natural bathroom and kitchen cleaner with household products and essential oils.
LGBTQI2S 101: Ever wonder what LGBTQI2S stands for? Grab your drink, bring your questions. Let’s Talk all things Pride. Join us in a relaxing and safe informational discussion.
The Mind Body Connection Did you know there is a direct relationship between the health of your mind and the healthy of your body? There is also a direct relationship to using the power of your mind to decrease the incidents of accidents. Learn how to become more mindful to help your body become stronger and more resilient.
Online Shopping
Safely navigating shopping websites helps you to stay home and stop the spread of COVID-19. Learn how to safely order shopping, including grocery shopping online.
Popular Health Apps
Learn about health apps that can assist you with healthy eating and wellness and fitness focusing on indoor activities.
Soup Workshop - Hamburger Vegetable Learn how to make a homemade hamburger vegetable soup with Ashley. Follow along at home or watch and listen. The recipe and ingredients will be emailed a week before the class.
Soup Workshop - Cauliflower
Learn how to make a homemade cauliflower soup with Ashley. Follow along at home or watch and listen. Recipe and ingredients will be emailed a week before the class.
Strategies for Supporting Brain Health
With unprecedented numbers of people reaching their 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond, more of our family, friends and neighbours will be affected by dementia. Keep your brain healthy by focusing on modifiable risk factors. Not only will this offer protection from dementia, but it helps us live fully as we age. Discuss strategies for promoting brain health, learn about the work of the
Alzheimer Society, and where families impacted by dementia can find help.
What’s New in Fitness Chat
Join a fitness staff member to learn the latest program updates and ask questions.
What’s New in Older Adults Chat
Join a 55+ staff member to learn the latest program updates and ask questions.
Program Day Start Date Weeks Time Code
Virtual Coffee Chats Mon Feb 22 4 weeks 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 25276
Durham Region Police Services
Workshop Wed Feb 24 1 day 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 24518
Soup Workshop - Hamburger
Vegetable Thu Feb 25 1 day 1 to 2 p.m. 25274
Strategies for Supporting Brain
Health Mon Mar 1 1 day 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. 25271
Popular Health Apps Thu Mar 4 1 day 11:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. 25272
What's New in Older Adults Chat Thu Mar 4 1 day 2 to 2:30 p.m. 25284 Soup Workshop - Cauliflower Mon Mar 8 1 day 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. 25275
LGBTQI2S 101 Wed Mar 10 1 day 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 24515
Online Shopping Thu Mar 11 1 day 10 to 11 a.m. 25273
Covid Vaccine Fri Mar 12 1 day 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 25286
Virtual What's New in Fitness Chat Thu Mar 18 1 day 2 to 2:30 p.m. 25283 Virtual Essential Oil Workshop Fri Mar 19 1 day 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. 25277
