Kids Club Childminding 5-8 yrs
Register your child for our Kids Club so you can attend Bellyfit, Yoga, Zumba, Yogaflex Pilates or Mindfulness. Children will play games and make arts & crafts with our experienced leaders.
Mon 5:15-9:00 pm
Tue 7:00-8:30 pm
Wed 6:15-7:45 pm
$10/season (Register for one or more evenings)

Health & Wellness

Bellyfit 16+ yrs
Bellyfit is a fusion fitness class for women that offers a full body, highly effective exercise experience! In the first half, expect to burn mega calories, relieve stress and get the sweat flowing with fun, easy to learn cardio moves infused with the ancient and beautiful fundamentals of Bellydance, Bollywood, Bhangra, and African Dance. In the second half, enjoy the sculpting, toning and tightening of a Pilates inspired core workout, a deep yet relaxing Yoga infused stretch and a mindful Mudra Meditation. Offered in the tried and true format of traditional group fitness, each class is set to the high energy beats of the electronic drum, fused with culturally rich ethno-organic sounds and melodies, giving you an hour that inspires the body, the mind, the spirit, and the heart to reach beyond limitations and into pure transformation. For more information please visit www.bellyfit.ca No class on Oct 10.
Mon 5:30-6:45 pm Sept 19-Dec 5
Sat 10:45 am-12:00 pm Sept 24-Dec 3
$75/11 sessions Instructor: Loretta Laurin
$8/drop-in (if space available)

A lifelong yoga and fitness enthusiast, Loretta Laurin is a certified Bellyfit instructor who brings passion and celebration nto all of her classes. She has certifications in Liberal Arts and Sustainable Community Development, and is currently studying Applied Human Nutrition and Religious Studies at Simon Fraser University. She briefly studied traditional forms of Indian dance at Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi; and continues to learn about different ways of moving every day. Loretta is very active in her community, advocating for women’s rights and other social and environmental justice causes. Her goal is to use fitness as a way of empowering people to find confidence in their minds and bodies, and to build vibrant healthy communities. Check out her website at www.bellyfit.ca/lorettalaurin.

Heart Centered Hatha Yoga 16+ yrs
Heart-Centered Hatha helps us see ourselves clearly, as we are, here and now. Learn standing postures, backbends, twists,
inversions, and restoratives with a focus on the heart. Suitable for all-levels. No class on Oct 10.
Mon 7:15-8:45 pm Sept 19-Dec 5
$85/11 sessions Instructor: Michelle Dumond
$10/drop-in (if space available)

Michelle Dumond (Meshe) studies and practises Tibetan Heart Yoga with her precious teachers, Yvonne and Roger Jaques and their senior students at Three Jewels Vancouver. Her classes are full of music, breath-awareness and a meditative focus that keeps in mind the ultimate goals of yoga. To live in love with everything!

Mindfulness Introduction 16+ yrs
Our lives are mostly spent thinking about the past or planning for the future. So we often miss what is happening in the here-and-now. Diminished awareness of the present moment severely limits our ability to live to the fullest. Mindfulness is about living
consciously rather than living on autopilot. This class introduces basics of mindfulness.
Mon 7:00-8:00 pm Sept 19
Free with Thunderbird Membership. Instructor: Sung Yang

Mindfulness Practice 16+ yrs
Practice mindfulness to calm your busy and anxious minds and free yourself from discursive thoughts, mental chatter, impulsivity, stress, anxiety and worries. Practicing mindfulness can enhance your life at home and at work. We will practice mindfulness of breathing as well as other mindfulness techniques that you can use in your daily activities. Since it is often challenging for beginners to practice mindfulness alone, it is very helpful to meet other practitioners and practice mindfulness with others. You will benefit from the support of a community of practitioners and an experienced teacher. Both beginners and experienced are welcome. Instructions are provided to newcomers.
Mon 7:00-9:00 pm Sept 26
$20/1 session Instructor: Sung Yang

Mindful Walking 16+ yrs
We are often absent during our walk, lost in thoughts about the past and future rather than attentive to our walking in the present moment. You will learn how to practice mindfulness while walking and bring your mind back to the present moment. You will learn and practice various mindful walking techniques. The mindfulness practice allows you to discover and experience richness of present moment so that you enjoy more of your walk. No previous knowledge of mindfulness is required.
Mon 7:00-9:00 pm Nov 21
$20/1 session Instructor: Sung Yang

Sung Yang is an experienced mindfulness teacher. He began practicing mindfulness in the late 1970s and has taught mindfulness to people from almost all walks of life. His teachings are based on the science. The mindfulness techniques that he teaches are effective and usually easy enough to learn within a minute. He is also serving the Canadian Mental Health Association, the South Fraser branch, as a director.

Zumba 16+ yrs
Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music-dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. The easy-to-follow steps are fun and designed for everyone at any fitness level. Zumba’s choreography incorporates: cumbia, salsa, merengue, mambo, flamenco, chacha, reggaeton, soca, samba, belly dancing, bhangra, hip hop music and axé music. No class on Oct 4.
Tue 7:15-8:15 pm Sept 20-Dec 6
$55/11 sessions Instructor: Lucy Garza

Luly Garza loves dancing. She was born and raised in Mexico, where she was surrounded by music and dance all the time. She started dancing when she was 5 years old and she hasn`t stopped since! She grew up dancing ballet, jazz, Latin and modern rhythms, but just discovered Zumba a couple of years ago when she moved to Vancouver. She loved zumba so much that she decided to become an instructor in order to promote the zumba revolution and share her passion with others. Luly loves teaching Zumba because it`s a combination of all her passions: fitness, dancing and helping others feel happy and good about themselves. Luly is very enthusiastic and her classes are full of energy! Come and try one of her classes, you`ll have a blast!

Yogaflex Pilates 16+ yrs
This flowing yogaflex class will focus on core strength and how to get connected with it. The core work will be incorporated into yoga postures. The class ends with deep stretching and relaxation. You will leave feeling supple and strong. Drop-ins welcome.
Wed 6:30-7:30 pm Sept 21-Dec 7
$90/12 sessions Instructor: CLS Fitness Inc.
$10/drop-in (if space available)

CLS Fitness Inc. is one of Vancouver’s leading and longest running community and corporate on-site fitness providers. We have been
providing fun and innovative fitness programming since 1994. CLS Fitness Inc. is an umbrella company for the Canadian Pilates Institute that offers Pilates teacher training courses. We also offer wellness lectures and health and nutritional coaching. For more information, please visit our website at www.clstevensfitness.com

Life Saving Self Defense for Busy Women
Hectic schedule? Always wanted to learn how to protect yourself? Not a martial arts class - this popular self-defense workshop is
designed for busy women of all ages and physical ability. Learn what criminals don’t want you to know. Classes include exciting demos (2 instructors – female & male), interaction & theory. Learn how to not be chosen as a victim, your body’s arsenal, key striking targets, improvised weapons, practical self-defense moves as well as release & escape methods for even the smallest person. Free street safety guide ($15 value) provided to all students. Participants should wear loose or stretchy clothing and comfortable running shoes. Time saving, confidence building, empowering and potentially life saving, this workshop is a great investment in yourself.
Sat 12:15-2:45pm Oct 15
$35/1 session Instructor: Hit & Run Self Defense

Tai Chi 16+ yrs
Tai Chi is an ancient form of meditative exercise which originated in China and is easily recognized by its slow, captivating movements. Originally, Tai Chi was developed as a martial art but it is now practiced by millions of people around the world to improve and maintain good health. Tai Chi represents a way of life, helping people to meet day to day challenges with energy whilst remaining calm and relaxed inside. Learn Tai Chi for good health, good exercise and self defense.
Sat 9:15-10:30 am Sept 24-Dec 3
$50/11 sessions Instructor: Arsenio Chua

Arsenio Chua has been practicing and competing locally and internationally in Tai Chi for more than 10 years. He has won Gold, Silver and Bronze in Tai Chi Quan and Tai Chi Sword. In 2010 he participated in the Hong Kong 8th Wushu Competition in Tai Chi Fan and won a Gold Medal. He is knowledgeable in 5 styles of Tai Chi Quan (Yang Style, Chen Style, Wu Style, Woo Style and Sun Style). He is fluent in English and Mandarin.

Fitness Centre Orientations
A certified instructor will take you through an orientation of the Fitness Centre on Tuesdays from 9:00am-1:00pm. Come and see Scovia in the Fitness Centre! FREE to Thunderbird Centre Members with Thunderbird Fitness Centre Pass or Drop-In Admission.

Martial Arts

Karate Beginner Children and Family 6+ yrs
Have fun while learning traditional Go-Ju Ryu Karate taught by 7th Dan Shihan George Chan (over 28 years of experience) and 4th Dan Sensei Ivan Cheng. This program improves focus and self-discipline. Students learn at their own pace and gain confidence for all with mini-tests to determine progress levels. This program is also recognized by the School Board as a Physical Education credit and is tax deductible by Revenue Canada. Please note that George encourages parents to register for this program and participate with their children. The parent registration fee is the same price as the child’s registration fee. Visit www.kuyukai.com.
Sat 3:00-4:00 pm Sept 24-Dec 3
$66/11 sessions

Karate Advanced Children and Family 6+ yrs
In addition to the above beginner’s Karate, this extra half hour will teach the further learning required for the mini-test.
Sat 3:00-4:30 pm Sept 24-Dec 3
$77/11 sessions Chief Instructor: George Chan

Chief Instructor: Shihan George Chan, 7th degree black belt. After many years of karate training in Canada and Japan, Shihan George Chan brought the Ku Yu Kai style to Canada and has spread its traditional Go Ju Ryu techniques to dojos in Vancouver’s lower mainland. With over 30 years of teaching experience, he has taught thousands of students of all ages, as well as being involved in coaching and judging competitions throughout BC.

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