The Parkside Centre

Still Standing - St. Patrick's Church
2025-09-16 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Toronto)
This maintenance program is for participants who have completed the initial 12 week Stand Up! program and want to continue to improve their balance, leg strength and to help maintain bone density in sites that are most vulnerable to fracture (wrists, hips, and backbone).

The program consists of exercises in strengthening, stretching, and balancing with the use of equipment such as balls, bands and music.

Peer-Led Memoir & Creative Writing Club
2025-09-16 13:30 - 15:30
Join us for our NEW Peer Led group!

Pursue Memoir Writing, offer support and encouragement to each other, share writings orally with the group. This group is a non-judgmental way to write your memoirs and share creativity thru stories and writings.

Ontario Genealogical Society ~ Sudbury and District Branch
2025-09-16 14:00 - 16:30
This group provides tips on how to trace your Family Tree. Share your successes with like-minded family historians and learn from interesting speakers and knowledgeable researchers.

ParkSide Pride Alliance - Coffee Talk
2025-09-16 15:00 - 16:30

Sudbury Carving Club
2025-09-16 18:00 - 21:00
The Sudbury Carving Club meets at the Parkside Centre in the hobby room on Tuesdays nights. This club is open to anyone interested in learning to carve. Wood is available at a nominal cost to use in your carving. Some supplies you will need to bring are; a carving knife, wood chisels, rasps and sand paper. Participants who have not previously carved at the Parkside Centre should register for the morning classes as space is limited in the evening class.

Sudbury and District Quilting and Stitchery Guild
2025-09-16 18:00 - 21:00
Meetings involve both local and international presentations from quilters and/or stitchers, show and tell, and social time. There are also specialty topic meetings throughout the month. Guild members range in experience from beginner to expert, so anyone is welcome. Not sure if we are the group for you? Come check it out. The guild is full of experienced members more than happy to help you become a better quilter or stitcher. For further information, contact the guild through the website www.sdqsg.com or by phone at 705-677-8704.

Sudbury Carving and Stained Glass Club
2025-09-17 08:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-18 08:30 - 12:00
The Sudbury Carving and Stained Glass Club meets at the Parkside Centre. This club is open to anyone interested in carving or stained glass, and welcomes those with experience in these medium or those who have an interest in learning. For more information please call the Parkside Centre. The membership fee is $80.00 for the 10-month season.

Drawing and Painting with Helen
2025-09-17 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-17 12:30 - 15:30
Learn to draw and paint through the use of different approaches and media. This relaxed, welcoming environment encourages observational and imaginative art, all while developing skills with regards to the use of tone, line, and a range of techniques.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: HELEN TOWNEND
Helen is a multi-media artist working in graphite, charcoal, pastel, watercolor, acrylic, collage and most recently oil.

DRAWING SUPPLIES
Bring what you have but the following are recommend. Supplies can be bought from Staples, Walmart, Michaels or online. **Graphite drawing pencils HB & 3B or a variety of different types of pencils (Staedtle is a good make) but if you have something else that will be fine. **Drawing paper pad. I recommend 9”x12” or 11”x14” (Strathmore is a good brand). **Ruler & Eraser.

$60.00 Members / $90.00 Non-Members

Keep Fit
2025-09-17 09:30 - 10:30
This hour long exercise program is for active seniors and consists of a warm up, cardiovascular work, balance training, strengthening, stretching and cool down. Good athletic shoes and loose clothing are recommended. Please do not wear any strong scents.

This fitness class is intended for those people who have completed the Get Fit for Active Living Program or for those who are currently participating in some form of exercise.

$35.00 Members/$55.00 Non-members per 8 week session

Gentle Hatha Yoga
2025-09-17 10:00 - 11:00
Gentle Hatha Yoga classes will consist of breath work, guided imagery, basic asanas (poses), relaxation and meditation. The asanas help build flexibility, endurance, balance and strength. Yoga is therapeutic for anxiety, stress and depression and greatly improves general health and well-being. Classes are an hour long in order to provide time for relaxation.

$50.00 Members $60.00 Non-members per 8 week session

Also available on ZOOM! ***Bring your own Yoga Mat

Stand Up! Church of the Ascension
2025-09-17 10:00 - 11:30
This is a 12 week group exercise program designed to improve your balance and strengthen lower body extremities in those who are at risk of falling or are afraid of falling.

The STAND UP! Program includes:
– Making your legs stronger and your bones healthy.
– A group exercise program given twice a week.
– Advice on how to avoid falls in your home and outside.
– Instruction from certified trainers.
– A series of easy exercises to do at home.

Tai Chi: Yang Style Taiji for Seniors (Level 1)
2025-09-17 10:30 - 11:30
This foundational Tai Chi class combines gentle Tai Chi movements with Qi Gong exercises to support overall health and wellness. Designed for beginners, the class introduces the essential principles of Tai Chi, including balance, breathwork, and body alignment, in a welcoming, supportive environment. Beginner level Qi Gong exercise routines and short Taiji routines will be introduced through which students will build a solid base for future Tai Chi practice. Ideal for seniors of all fitness levels.

$20 Members / $40 Non-Members per 8 week session

Get fit (Church of the Ascension)
2025-09-17 11:15 - 12:15
This program is designed to introduce you to group fitness class. Activity includes a warm up, low impact cardio, balance and resistance training to improve flexibility. Healthy eating and disease prevention education will also be incorporated into the program. Participants do not do floor/mat exercises.

Maximum Group size: 15
$35.00 Members / $50.00 Non-members per 8 week session

Paper Tole
2025-09-17 12:00 - 15:00
Master the art of Paper Tole design by learning how to easily create beautiful three-dimensional, frameable works of art to grace your home. The instructor, Lita Labrosse, has been creating fine paper tole art for more than 25 years. From beginner to advanced, she invites everyone interested in mastering the art of paper tole to participate in her very interactive hands-on classes at the Parkside.

Space is limited (maximum of 9) so register now! For more information, contact the front desk or
Lita at (705) 983-2868.

Stand Up! - Glad Tidings Church
2025-09-17 13:00 - 14:30

Euchre
2025-09-17 13:00 - 16:00

Sudbury Bridge Club
2025-09-17 13:00 - 16:00
Join Us! We are new to ParkSide.

Membership $10.00 Game Day $7.00

Come in and watch us play for a while if you are curious!

Ballroom Line Dancing
2025-09-17 13:30 - 15:00
In this class, instructor Jan Fragonese will teach you the basic fundamentals of a variety of Ballroom Dances, without the concern about leading or following your partner. She will lead you through a collection of choreographed ballroom steps performed in a line formation.

The various movements involve a variety of walking, swiveling or turning movements done to the music of many Latin dances such as the Cha Cha, Mambo, Samba, Rumba, and the Merengue.

Contact Jan Fragonese for more information & pricing 705-618-5040

WHEO (We Help Each Other)
2025-09-17 13:30 - 16:00
The club is essentially a support group that helps its members get through tough times and losses. They help each other through the grieving process at their regular meetings where they take their minds off of their grief by playing cards, hosting dances and general socialization. They welcome any new member that can benefit from this type of support.

We’re looking for new members, contact Marie Briscoe to join! 705-566-6138

Get Fit (Holy Redeemer Church)
2025-09-17 14:00 - 15:00
This program is designed to introduce you to group fitness class. Activity includes a warm up, low impact cardio, balance and resistance training to improve flexibility. Healthy eating and disease prevention education will also be incorporated into the program. Participants do not do floor/mat exercises.

Maximum Group size: 25
$35.00 Members / $50.00 Non-members
Per 8 week session

Darts
2025-09-17 14:30 - 16:00
We’ve got the dart boards set up…all you need to do is bring your own darts!

Dancin' Feet in Motion - Improver (Ages 14+)
2025-09-17 17:30 - 19:00
If you are looking for something enjoyable and fun to do in your spare time, try our Line Dance classes where you will learn new and standard line dances in a comfortable, welcoming, fun-filled class. Since you dance on your own, line dancing is ideal for singles and for partners of non-dancers. It’s also wonderful for people who want a social activity that doesn’t involve dating, partnering or going to a bar to enjoy! People with two left feet are welcome! Call Carol Larocque at 705-665-1399, or visit the website at www.dancinfeetinmotion.ca.

Experience required at least 1 year
$8 Per Class (pay as you go)

Ballroom Dancing - Bronze Intermediate 2
2025-09-17 18:00 - 19:30
Contact Jan Fragonese for more information & pricing 705-618-5040

Transcendental Meditation - Intermediate / Advanced
2025-09-17 18:00 - 20:00
This meditation technique has been scientifically proven, after forty years of research, to actually reverse the aging process. Just like everyone has the ability to learn to read, we all have the ability to practice this simple meditation. Because it is totally natural, it is totally effortless and easy to learn. It does NOT require any concentration, contemplation or visualization. We sit comfortably on a comfortable chair, and automatically we slip into a state of restful alertness: 20 minutes of deep, deep rest for the body along with more blissful alertness for the mind.

www.innerlights.ca
Contact Don Laframboise 705-690-3164

Free for current ParkSide members
(New memberships encouraged)
Under Age 50? Cash Donation Accepted

Dancin' Feet in Motion - High Beginner (Ages 14+)
2025-09-17 19:00 - 20:30
If you are looking for something enjoyable and fun to do in your spare time, try our Line Dance classes where you will learn new and standard line dances in a comfortable, welcoming, fun-filled class. Since you dance on your own, line dancing is ideal for singles and for partners of non-dancers. It’s also wonderful for people who want a social activity that doesn’t involve dating, partnering or going to a bar to enjoy! People with two left feet are welcome! Call Carol Larocque at 705-665-1399, or visit the website at www.dancinfeetinmotion.ca.

Experience required at least 9 months
$8 Per Class (pay as you go)

Ballroom Dancing - Silver Advanced
2025-09-17 19:30 - 20:30

ParkSide Pride Alliance - Older & Bolder
2025-09-17 19:30 - 21:00
Virtual Discussion Group
Wednesdays 7:30 pm
Email paul.pasanen@greatersudbury.ca for the Zoom link

Sudbury Shutterbugs
2025-09-17 19:30 - 21:00
Our mission: To share and expand our knowledge about the art of photography, bringing together people of all knowledge levels from beginners to experienced professionals. We discuss matters of interest to the members, share our pictures and knowledge and help members grow as photographers. There is no charge for membership.

If you enjoy taking pictures no matter your skill level or equipment, join us for a meeting! Email Harriet at itsmehk222@gmail.com for meeting details.
