Directory of Services - Kerby Centre
Directory of Services - Kerby Centre
Directory of Services - Kerby Centre
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DIRECTORY OF SERVICES<br />
RECREATION & FITNESS<br />
• Many seniors’ centres and recreation<br />
facilities in Calgary <strong>of</strong>fer courses for 50+.<br />
The variety is endless: opera appreciation,<br />
low intensity fitness, mall walking, painting<br />
and much more. <strong>Kerby</strong> Education and<br />
Recreation has a continuing education<br />
database that lists the various types <strong>of</strong> programming<br />
for seniors, locations, scheduling,<br />
and fees. To access this information<br />
call 403-705-3233 or search on-line at<br />
www.kerbycentre.com.<br />
gENERAL RECREATION pROgRAMS<br />
<strong>Kerby</strong> Education and Recreation<br />
403-705-3233<br />
Fax: 403-705-3211<br />
1133 - 7 Avenue S.W. T2P 1B2<br />
www.kerbycentre.com<br />
• A wide range <strong>of</strong> recreation and fitness activities<br />
run throughout the year. These include<br />
registered programs and drop-in clubs.<br />
Registered programs include courses and<br />
workshops in academics, arts and crafts, fine<br />
arts, fitness (aerobics, dance, strength training,<br />
and balance), health, computers, and<br />
languages. Drop-in clubs include badminton,<br />
cribbage, general crafts, artists club,<br />
and Spanish conversation.<br />
• <strong>Kerby</strong> <strong>Centre</strong> maintains a database <strong>of</strong><br />
programs <strong>of</strong>fered to 50+ in Calgary. It can<br />
be accessed from the website or by calling<br />
705-3233.<br />
City <strong>of</strong> Calgary Recreation 3-1-1<br />
www.calgary.ca/recreation<br />
• Courses and drop-in activities are available<br />
at various facilities including pools, fitness<br />
centres and art centres. Programs are listed<br />
in the city program guide found on-line<br />
or available for pick-up from recreation<br />
facilities, libraries and other locations. Fee<br />
assistance is available.<br />
Fitness on 5th – Y.W.C.A. 403-232-1575<br />
Fax: 403-263-4681<br />
320 - 5 Avenue S.E. T2G 0E5<br />
www.fitnesson5th.com<br />
• Offers a saltwater pool, courts, strength<br />
training, cardio equipment, and a variety<br />
<strong>of</strong> fitness and aquatics classes. Discount for<br />
seniors.<br />
Mount Royal Recreation<br />
(Mount Royal University) 403-440-6517<br />
Fax: 403-440-6998<br />
4825 Mount Royal Gate S.W. T3E 6K6<br />
www.mtroyal.ca/recreation<br />
• Offers some general fitness programs suitable<br />
for seniors such as aquacize, pilates,<br />
yoga, tai chi and dance.<br />
Talisman <strong>Centre</strong> for Sports<br />
and Wellness 403-233-8393<br />
Fax: 403-262-1001<br />
2225 Macleod Trail South T6G 5B6<br />
www.talismancentre.com<br />
• Offers a variety <strong>of</strong> fitness options suitable for<br />
seniors. This includes year-round access to<br />
walking track, fitness classes and aqua fitness.<br />
Vocational and Rehabilitation<br />
Research Institute (VRRI) 403-284-2231<br />
Fax: 403-210-1836<br />
3304 - 33 Street N.W. T2L 2A6<br />
www.vrri.org<br />
• Offers a barrier-free, specially heated, therapeutic<br />
pool for drop-in swimming or<br />
aquafit classes. Also runs fitness classes. Fee<br />
assistance available for swimming classes.<br />
Become a <strong>Kerby</strong> <strong>Centre</strong><br />
Volunteer<br />
Many interesting and<br />
fun opportunties.<br />
Call 403-705-3218<br />
Calgary Seniors <strong>Directory</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Services</strong> • 2011 65
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