Parks, Recreation and Culture Winter 2025 Activity Guide

cityofnanaimo prc_nanaimo (#ilovemyparksandrec) 43 Indoor Tennis Lessons - Beginner Beginner participants will work on technique and game strategy. Please bring your own tennis racquet, water bottle and clean court shoes. Instructor: North Island Tennis Academy Staff Tue, Jan 7-Feb 4 | 9:30-11 am | $150/5 | 131944 Wed, Jan 8-Feb 5 | 11 am-12:30 pm | $150/5 | 131949 Thu, Jan 9-Feb 6 | 8-9:30 pm | $150/5 | 131951 Tue, Feb 11-Mar 11 | 9:30-11 am | $150/5 | 131981 Wed, Feb 12-Mar 12 | 11 am-12:30 pm | $150/5 | 131982 Thu, Feb 13-Mar 13 | 8-9:30 pm | $150/5 | 131983 North Island Tennis Academy Indoor Tennis Lessons - Intermediate Participants will continue to work on techniques and game strategy. Please bring your own tennis racquet, water bottle and clean court shoes. Instructor: North Island Tennis Academy Staff Sun, Jan 5-Feb 2 | 1:30-3 pm | $150/5 | 131896 Tue, Jan 7-Feb 4 | 8-9:30 pm | $150/5 | 131954 Wed, Jan 8-Feb 5 | 9:30-11 am | $150/5 | 131957 Thu, Jan 9-Feb 6 | 9:30-11 am | $150/5 | 131959 Sun, Feb 9-Mar 16 | 1:30-3 pm | $150/5 | 131979 Tue, Feb 11-Mar 11 | 8-9:30 pm | $150/5 | 131961 Wed, Feb 12-Mar 12 | 9:30-11 am | $150/5 | 131973 Thu, Feb 13-Mar 13 | 9:30-11 am | $150/5 | 131975 North Island Tennis Academy Intro to Tai Chi This is for students with no or limited background and teaches Tai Chi-related exercises and the mini set of Tai Chi comprised of the first 17 moves of the long Tai Chi form based on the traditional yang-style set. Sometimes called a moving meditation, this provides many health benefits, including stress relief and improved concentration. Instructor: Mid Island Tai Chi Club Wed, Jan 8-Feb 19 | 7-8:30 pm | $56/7 | 132254 Wed, Mar 5-Apr 16 | 7-8:30 pm | $56/7 | 132255 Beban Park Social Centre Intensive Long Form Tai Chi If you are ready to make the commitment to learning the entire 108-move long form, this is the course for you. Learn every discrete move and be able to complete the modified yang-style long form from start to finish. The principles of Tai Chi, advanced Tai Chi exercises and energy cultivation will also be covered. Instructor: Mid Island Tai Chi Club Tue, Jan 7-Apr 29 | 7-8:30 pm | $130/17 | 132256 Beban Park Social Centre Shotokan Karate Caution! Enrolment in this program can lead to increased levels of fitness and a desire to do pushups. There is no room for couch potatoes in the dynamic martial art of Shotokan Karate. This art of self-defence strengthens all aspects of health and fitness. Whether you are a beginner or returning to training, the benefits remain the same. Make new friends while you develop your karate skills in this safe and positive training environment. Instructor: Mike Ciurka (6th degree black belt) Tue, Jan 7-Feb 11 | 7-8 pm | $48/6 | 131472 Tue, Feb 18-Mar 25 | 7-8 pm | $48/6 | 131475 Bowen Park Complex Taekwondo and Hapkido Learn the Korean art of self-defense which places a strong emphasis on circular movement, redirection and self-confidence. Our highly qualified 9th degree black belt, Grand Master Kim, strives to maximize your potential by maintaining a traditional foundation based upon physical well-being and mental integrity. Instructor: Master Kim, World Taekwondo Academy Mon, Jan 13 & 20 | 6:10-7 pm | $25/2 | 131548 Wed, Jan 15 & 22 | 6:10-7 pm | $25/2 | 131549 Mon, Feb 3 & 10 | 6:10-7 pm | $25/2 | 131550 Wed, Feb 5 & 12 | 6:10-7 pm | $25/2 | 131551 Mon, Mar 3 & 10 | 6:10-7 pm | $25/2 | 131552 Wed, Mar 5 & 12 | 6:10-7 pm | $25/2 | 131553 World Taekwondo Academy (4300 Wellington Rd) Taekwondo with Master Kim This program emphasizes self-discipline, confidence and concentration. Grand Master Kim strives to maximize your potential by maintaining traditional foundation based upon physical well-being and mental integrity. Our highly qualified 9th degree black belt Grand Master can help you become strong in mind, body and spirit. Instructor: Master Kim, World Taekwondo Academy Mon, Jan 13 & 20 | 6:10-7 pm | $25/2 | 131542 Wed, Jan 15 & 22 | 6:10-7 pm | $25/2 | 131543 Mon, Feb 3 & 10 | 6:10-7 pm | $25/2 | 131544 Wed, Feb 5 & 12 | 6:10-7 pm | $25/2 | 131545 Mon, Mar 3 & 10 | 6:10-7 pm | $25/2 | 131546 Wed, Mar 5 & 12 | 6:10-7 pm | $25/2 | 131547 World Taekwondo Academy (4300 Wellington Rd) Fencing - All Levels 14 Years + Beginner fencers receive instruction in the basic skills of foil fencing and will be introduced to sabre and epee. Experienced fencers receive instructions tailored to their needs in any of the three weapons (foil, sabre, epee). Challenge other fencers either using practice or electric equipment. All equipment is provided. Instructor: Georgia Newsome Wed, Jan 8-Feb 12 | 6:30-8 pm | $84/6 | 132821 Wed, Feb 19-Mar 26 | 6:30-8 pm | $84/6 | 132822 Oliver Woods Community Centre Historical Fencing with Combat Guild 11+ Years Sourced from medieval manuals and dedicated to the long sword and various short swords (shield, rappier and dagger, rondel dagger and grappling). We feature a warm-up, demo of fundamental concepts and teach flow drills by working in pairs. Safety mindedness is required. Intro or HEMA experience is a prerequisite for Core. Introduction Learn the basics and prepare for the Core program. Challenge your mental and physical coordination because even a 2 lb. sword feels heavy after an hour! Sun, Jan 5-Mar 30 | 10-11 am | $286/13 | 131508 Beban Park Centennial Building Core This program is more physically and mentally demanding and rotates through a curriculum of 50 two-hour classes but is designed for you to start at any point. Equipment is available for those seeking to drill at faster tempos, and we can assist you in collecting your own gear. A cup, if needed, is required for sparring. Sun, Jan 5-Mar 30 | 11:15 am-1:15 pm | $299/13 | 131509 Beban Park Centennial Building Core Historical Fencing D For those with experience and/or have completed the introductory or HEMA program, drop-in to practice your skills. Limited space is available, and registration starts one week prior to each session. Sun, Jan 5-Mar 30 | 11:15 am-1:15 pm | $25/session | 131755 Beban Park Centennial Building