Parks, Recreation and Culture Winter 2025 Activity Guide

Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 58 MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT Harbour City Members: $3, Non-Members: $5 Each month, a talented local performer will play for about 25 minutes. At a 15-minute break, you can help yourself to a coffee, tea and cookies at the buffet. After a snack and a visit, you’ll be called to sit back down for another stretch of wonderful music. You can register in advance or pay at the door. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 | 1:30-3 PM | $2 (members); $4 (non-members) | 133346 Rick Haug plays a mixture of country and rock n’roll songs from the 60s and 70s. Although he is just one person, he uses solid back up tracks to sound like a full band. Come boogie along to some of your old time favourites. Dancing is encouraged! THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 | 1-3 PM | $28 (members); $33 (non-members) | 133894 Join us for our annual Bowen Christmas Lunch catered by the Food Genie. Enjoy live background music with Kyle Shepard while your taste buds sing. Members and non members are welcome to attend. A big thank you to our sponsor, Berwick On the Lake Retirement Residences. Tickets must be purchased by November 21. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 | 1-2:30 pm | $2 (members); $4 (non-members) | 133328 The Songsters Choir have been practicing and are excited to put on a Christmas performance and sing-a- long which is guaranteed to get you into the holiday spirit. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 | 2-3:30 pm | $3 (members); $5 (non-members) | 132561 Glen Foster is a Canadian songwriter and entertainer who has released 9 albums of his own music. He has been performing professionally for over 40 years. His song“Friends Like That”was play-listed on the Cashbox Top 50 picks of 2021. This month, Glen and his partner Marg will play some original songs and a mixture of popular classic rock, dance tunes and modern-day standards. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 | 2-3:30 pm | $3 (members); $5 (non-members) | 132562 Otto Anthony (Gold & Silver Band) will perform a variety of accordion and fiddle tunes, along with a mix of 50s and 60s rock n’roll songs, plus some Latin American tunes. Don’t miss it! WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12 | 2-3:30 pm | $3 (members); $5 (non-members) | 132563 Marty Steel is the undisputed master of playing the keyboard bass lines like the great jazz organist of old. His versatility is unmatched by most any other with his ability to play the standards, classic rock, blues and many other styles - mixing the tunes in a way that always leaves the audience wanting more! All Ages Welcome! Yoga, Meditation, Pranayama Teachings have been handed down for thousands of years and are still relevant today. With yoga, you open up the body and increase flexibility, strength, clarity of mind. Pranayama leads the breath with easy techniques to enhance (prana) subtle energy in body and mind. Instructor: Thommas Michaud Wed, Jan 8-Feb 5 | 10:30-11:45 am | $40/5 | 120309 Wed, Feb 19-Mar 19 | 10:30-11:45 am | $40/5 | 120311 Rotary Field House Sculpt & Tone Get a warm up, cardio and resistance training, along with a cool down/stretch that benefits older adults for bone and joint health by developing lean muscle and increasing metabolism. Instructor: Heather Walker/Dustin King Tue, Jan 7-28 | 10:15-11:15 am | $32/4 | 132554 Wed, Jan 8-29 | 10:15-11:15 am | $32/4 | 132557 Tue, Feb 4-25 | 10:15-11:15 am | $32/4 | 132555 Wed, Feb 5-26 | 10:15-11:15 am | $32/4 | 132558 Tue, Mar 4-25 | 10:15-11:15 am | $32/4 | 132556 Wed, Mar 5-26 | 10:15-11:15 am | $32/4 | 132559 Bowen Park Complex Thu, Jan 9-30 | 10:15-11:15 am | $32/4 | 132551 Thu, Feb 6-27 | 10:15-11:15 am | $32/4 | 132552 Thu, Mar 6-27 | 10:15-11:15 am | $32/4 | 132553 Beban Park Social Centre Fri, Jan 17-31 | 9:30-10:30 am | $24/3 | 132691 Fri, Feb 14-28 | 9:30-10:30 am | $24/3 | 132692 Fri, Mar 7-28 | 9:30-10:30 am | $24/3 | 132693 Bowen Park Complex Saturday Stretch NEW! Set aside Saturday mornings for stretching! Keep your muscles flexible and healthy to maintain a range of motion in the joints. Proper stretching increases blood flow, decreases the risk of injuries and helps improve your ability to do daily activities. Instructor: Claudia Encina Sat, Jan 4-25 | 10:45-11:45 am | $24/4 | 132673 Sat, Feb 1-15 | 10:45-11:45 am | $18/3 | 132674 Sat, Mar 8-29 | 10:45-11:45 am | $24/4 | 132676 Bowen Park Complex FITNESS INSTRUCTORS WANTED! We are looking for BCRPA Certified Fitness Instructors. Email parksandrecreation@nanaimo.ca today with your certifications.