The Parkside Centre

Tai Chi: Yang Style Taiji for Seniors (Level 1)
2025-09-17 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Toronto)
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

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.

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

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

Drawing and Painting with Helen
2025-09-17 09:00 - 12:00
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

Sudbury Carving and Stained Glass Club
2025-09-17 08:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-16 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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

Still Standing - St. Patrick's Church
2025-09-16 13:30 - 14:30
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.

Sudbury Bridge Club
2025-09-16 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!

Cribbage
2025-09-16 13:00 - 16:00
Cribbage, or crib, is a card game, traditionally for two players, that involves playing and grouping cards in combinations which gain points. It can be adapted for three or four players.

Cardio Drumming
2025-09-16 12:30 - 13:30
Percussion & a rapid beat have been linked to increased focus, higher level thinking and enhanced decision making skills by altering brain blood flow and brainwave frequencies.

Chair cardio drumming or Pound Class for Seniors is an excellent way to have fun and get exercise while seated and/or standing. You will enjoy all of the benefits of drumming to a fun playlist of favorite songs that you can sing along to here at the ParkSide Centre. Cardio Drumming is also excellent for improving dexterity and grip, reducing stress & negative feelings and boosting energy!

What you will need:
A comfortable pair of shoes and comfortable clothing. ParkSide Centre will provide the equipment, music and Instructor! All you have to do is show up to have fun with us!

1 Day/Week $20 Members /$30 Non-Members
2 Days/Week $40 Members/ $60 Non-Members
*8 Week Sessions in the Fall Program*
CHOOSE ONE or TWO DAYS PER WEEK
*Maximum 2 Sessions per week
Tell us when you register

ParkSide Pride Alliance - Lunch Social
2025-09-16 11:30 - 13:00

Stand Up! Copper Cliff United Church
2025-09-16 11:30 - 13:00

Zumba Gold
2025-09-16 11:00 - 12:00
Zumba Gold is a fun and exciting program! It is designed for the active older adult, the true beginner, or people who may be limited physically. Zumba Gold is done at a lower intensity, not as fast, but certainly just as fun. The same great Latin styles of music and dance are used.

$8.00 per class—paid to the Instructor

Walk 25
2025-09-16 11:00 - 11:30
LET’S GET ACTIVE TOGETHER ONLINE! A fun, low impact, group virtual Walking program which incorporates simple, everyday practical movements from the comfort of home! 25 Minutes of activity geared to Older Adults.

Urban Poling - ParkSide Pride Alliance
2025-09-16 10:00 - 11:00
Urban Poling has many benefits such as decreased pain relief, weight management, improved balance, core strengthening and walking success, posture and cardio fitness.

Cardio Drumming
2025-09-16 10:00 - 11:00
Percussion & a rapid beat have been linked to increased focus, higher level thinking and enhanced decision making skills by altering brain blood flow and brainwave frequencies.

Chair cardio drumming or Pound Class for Seniors is an excellent way to have fun and get exercise while seated and/or standing. You will enjoy all of the benefits of drumming to a fun playlist of favorite songs that you can sing along to here at the ParkSide Centre. Cardio Drumming is also excellent for improving dexterity and grip, reducing stress & negative feelings and boosting energy!

What you will need:
A comfortable pair of shoes and comfortable clothing. ParkSide Centre will provide the equipment, music and Instructor! All you have to do is show up to have fun with us!

Craft Room Social Group
2025-09-16 09:30 - 13:30
Do you have a hobby you enjoy at home? Knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, needlepoint, bunka, embroidery, etc are done by our crafters. We would love to have someone show us jewelry making or beading. If you have this skill we would enjoy having you join us! We have a lot of supplies in our craft room! Come join us! Bring your own project to work on. We are a fun bunch and enjoy meeting new people. You can bring your own lunch or buy lunch at the ParkSide Eatery!

Stand Up! Valley East Public Library
2025-09-16 09:30 - 11:00

Stand Up! ParkSide Centre
2025-09-16 09:30 - 11:00

Stand Up! Falconbridge Seniors Centre
2025-09-16 09:30 - 11:00

Ballroom Dancing - Silver Preliminary Intermediate
2025-09-15 19:30 - 21:00

Sudbury Toastmasters Club
2025-09-15 19:00 - 21:00
Are you afraid to speak in front of a crowd? Are you interested in further developing your leadership skills such as time management and organization? WE WANT YOU! Toastmasters International is an organization dedicated to the development of leadership and speaking skills. We invite you to come out as a guest to a meeting convenient for you.

Ballroom Dancing - Bronze Advanced 1
2025-09-15 18:00 - 19:30
Contact Jan Fragonese for more information & pricing 705-618-5040

Dancin' Feet in Motion - Beginner (Ages 50+)
2025-09-15 14:45 - 16:15
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 3 months
$8 Per Class (pay as you go)
