Health & Wellness

Our wellness, and fitness classes will continue throughout the summer on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Chair Yoga will NOT be available, regular classes will resume in September. Our classes encourage a holistic and multi-faceted approach to well-being that creates an environment in which all the positive aspects of our lives are strengthened and nurtured. We support active participation and a proactive outlook, to make our life-journey creative, balanced and ever-changing.

Lifetime Learning has a new program on Nordic Pole Walking. Nordic Pole Walking is a low-impact exercise that can be done by nearly anyone. It works 90% of your muscles and burns up to 46% more calories that regular walking. It is a is a low-impact, easy to learn, and enjoyable exercise for people of all ages and fitness levels. There are approximately 350 scientific and clinical studies pointing to the health benefits of Nordic Pole Walking. To download a Helpful Walking Tips Brochure click on Helpful Walking Tips

Intergenerational Walking Path Project at Fraserview Learning Centre

 Ground Breaking for the Intergenerational Walking Path was held on Wednesday, Sept 21, 2016

“The Government of Canada is proud to support organizations like the Lifetime Learning Centre Society through the New Horizons for Seniors Program. The Centre’s unique project will make it possible for seniors and local youth to team up and create a multipurpose walking path to be enjoyed and shared by generations to come.”

The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development

Health Programs with

The University of Victoria Institute on Health & Lifelong Health

Diabetes Self-Management Click Here

The Diabetes Self-Management Program Is a six-week workshop that helps people with diabetes to better manage their symptoms and their daily lives. The workshop provides information and teaches practical skills. It gives people the confidence and motivation they need to manage the challenges of living with diabetes.

Chronic Pain Self-Management Leadership Program Click Here

This six week education programme focuses on Living Well with Chronic Pain. It features interactive sessions with nurses, a social worker specializing in stress management, a nutritionist, a physiotherapist and a pharmacist. The interactive workshop is for people experiencing a wide range of chronic pain conditions.

Linking Hands

Intergenerational Gardening Club

Come join in the joy of planning and planting the Intergenerational Garden.  Do you love gardening, but no longer have the space or mobility? Come and share your passion and pass on your knowledge with the youth. Remember: “many hands make…” Click here for more information

About the Program

As the recipients of the Government of Canada’s New Horizon’s for Seniors Program the project is designed to engage youth and seniors in intergenerational mentoring and to promote connections between these two communities of learners.  We are grateful to our members, instuctors, staff,  students, and partners at School District #75 who with their energy and willingness to share their experiences, skills and wisdom made the project a rewarding experience for everyone. Please visit page for more information.