Dovercourt Winter 2019 Gold Club
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Active for life is our goal,<br />
not just your attendance at a<br />
weekly fitness class…<br />
FAQs & Fine print<br />
Who Is <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Club</strong> For?<br />
<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Club</strong> is for active older adults 55+ looking for daytime<br />
opportunities to exercise, socialize, develop new friendships<br />
and share interests.<br />
Why exercise with <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Club</strong>?<br />
<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Programs are designed by professional instructors,<br />
trainers, and Active Aging experts to address the physical,<br />
neurological and social elements of aging. We have a variety<br />
of weekly classes to improve your fitness, or help you return<br />
to exercise after an illness or injury. Our staff can modify<br />
programs to suit yours need and help you find your fit at<br />
<strong>Dovercourt</strong>!<br />
Heartwise Exercise<br />
<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Club</strong> is proud to be recognized by the Ottawa Heart<br />
Institute as an approved Heartwise Exercise site. Heartwise<br />
programs are physician approved and suitable for preventing<br />
and recovering from heart disease, strokes and many chronic<br />
health conditions.<br />
PAR-Q and Doctor’s Advice<br />
Not sure if you are ready to start an exercise program? We can<br />
provide you with a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire<br />
to assess whether you should talk to your doctor before<br />
joining <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Club</strong>.<br />
Free<br />
member-run<br />
activities<br />
Join us for active living and general interest clubs led by<br />
our <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Ambassadors. Ambassadors are members<br />
who lead clubs, volunteer with our rehab programs, assist<br />
in special events, and help to welcome new members to<br />
<strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Club</strong>.<br />
Share your interests, volunteer, or simply come and learn<br />
something new with other <strong>Club</strong> members!<br />
Some of our Ambassador activities include:<br />
• Nordic Pole Walking<br />
• Seasonal Potluck Lunches<br />
• Travel, Adventure and Global Interests<br />
• Dog Walking<br />
• Daytrips<br />
• Board games<br />
• Bridge and card games<br />
For a complete list of clubs, or to see how you can become<br />
a <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Ambassador, contact fitness@dovercourt.org<br />
Pass Details & Policies<br />
• The <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Club</strong> membership includes all Heart of <strong>Gold</strong><br />
classes, daily lounge, rec swims, hot tub and sauna access,<br />
as well as use of the Fitness Centre.<br />
• Pass suspensions are available for absences of a minimum<br />
30 days, with 30 day’s notice. Please see the Customer<br />
Service to initiate a suspension.<br />
• Members must have an active pass in order to participate in<br />
registered Specialty classes.<br />
• Specialty classes are not pro-rated or refundable.<br />
• EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) is recommended for ease of<br />
renewing and maintaining an active account. Those not<br />
using EFT may purchase a 90 day pass paid in full.<br />
• For credit / refund due to medical reasons, a doctor’s note<br />
is required to be submitted within the session.<br />
• Alternate scheduling to Heart of <strong>Gold</strong> classes may occur<br />
due to special programming (PD Day, March break, etc.).<br />
Members are asked to check in at the downstairs Customer<br />
Service desk, <strong>Gold</strong> <strong>Club</strong> notice board, and online for<br />
scheduling updates.
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