Parks, Recreation and Culture Winter 2025 Activity Guide

Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 44 Karate for Adults In this introduction to karate, students learn traditional karate training, sparring and self- defense. Fitness, strength development and flexibility are also part of the curriculum. Instructor: Shima Karate Staff M/W, Jan 6-15 | 6:30-7:30 pm | $25/4 | 132228 M/W, Feb 3-12 | 6:30-7:30 pm | $25/4 | 132230 M/W, Mar 3-12 | 6:30-7:30 pm | $25/4 | 132231 Shima Karate (3032 Barons Rd) Karate for GenXers Learn at a slower pace and ease into martial arts with no belts or gradings. Come to learn or re-learn martial arts history and techniques with a great group of like-minded people. Get a free uniform if you register at the dojo after the session. Instructor: Shima Karate Staff Sun, Jan 5-26 | 9-10 am | $25/4 | 132232 Sun, Feb 2-23 | 9-10 am | $25/4 | 132234 Sun, Mar 9-30 | 9-10 am | $25/4 | 132235 Shima Karate (3032 Barons Rd) Iaido - Intro to Japanese Sword Art Iaido is a Japanese martial art with a long history. It is referred to as a “moving zen” because of its focus on precise, controlled fluid movements. In this non-competitive atmosphere, use the Samurai sword and Iaido’s age-old techniques to experience and further develop your mind, body and spirit. Instructor: Peter Gunstone Mon, Jan 6-Mar 31 | 7:30-9:30 pm | $121/11 | 131633 Beban Park Social Centre Standing &Walking Qigong Qigong is a moving meditation based on the ancient theory that the intentionally guided flow of energy through the body holistically restores vitality and regulates the functions of the mind, body and breath. Standing and walking Qigong will help to reduce stress and anxiety and increase muscular stability. Instructor: Monica Lux Thu, Jan 16-Feb 13 | 6-7 pm | $55/5 | 132622 Thu, Feb 20-Mar 20 | 6-7 pm | $55/5 | 132623 Thu, Mar 27-Apr 24 | 6-7 pm | $55/5 | 132624 Beban Park Social Centre Seated Qigong Come join Qigong with Monika! She will guide you in gentle movements and breathing exercises where you will work on intentions and healing. In sitting qigong, all abilities are welcomed. The facility is wheelchair accessible. For those with mobility difficulties, this class is for you! Instructor: Monika Lux Mon, Jan 20-Feb 10 | 6-7 pm | $44/4 | 132631 Mon, Feb 24-Mar 17 | 6-7 pm | $44/4 | 132638 Mon, Mar 31-Apr 14 | 6-7 pm | $33/3 | 132639 Beban Park Social Centre Reduce Stress & Pain Using the Alexander Technique This technique is an embodied approach to increase body awareness and to reduce stress, tension and pain. Habits and holding patterns often lead to physical and mental imbalances. Learn strategies to change habitual posture and movement that will result in upright poise, effortless movement, better energy, improved well-being and ease in body and mind! Please bring 3 to 4 paper back books to class and wear comfortable clothes. Instructor: Heike Walker Mon, Jan 20 | 3:30-5 pm | $25/1 | 132417 Bowen Park Complex People Living with Parkinson’s Using the Alexander Technique Gain better coping skills with postural challenges and day-to-day living if you are suffering from Parkinson’s. Increased body awareness assists in gaining more balance and a better sense of the body. Changing postural habits allows for better gait, more uprightness and more flexibility. This technique assists in enhancing muscle tone for less rigidity, less tremors and more fluidity in movement. Care partners are welcome in this class (also need to pay the fee.) Please bring a few paperback books to class and a yoga mat. If you have any questions, please contact the instructor, HeikeWalker at 778-245-1750 or heike@balanceartsstudio.com. Instructor: Heike Walker Mon, Mar 10 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $20/1 | 132418 Bowen Park Complex M ke Move a DID YOU KNOW? • Ice skating was likely invented over 4,000 years ago in Finland • The first inclusion in the winter games was at the 1908 London Olympics • The first rink with artificiallly frozen ice was opened in London in 1876 • Ice hockey was first played in Canada in the early 19th century • The Stanley Cup is the oldest professional sports tropy in North America • The first women’s ice hockey game was played in 1892