Online Interactive Programs
Need Help?
Meryl and Peter Tryon from the Courtyard Café and Patio are continuing to offer help to individuals or families who are struggling to prepare their meals at this time. So, if you are aware of anyone who is in need of a meal or meals, please ask them to get contact them at the Café 250-752-4152 or email courtyard.tryon@gmail.com. All information will be kept anonymous.
Qualicum Beach Seniors’ Fall Activities
Welcome back! It’s been a very unusual summer but we survived. Membership enrollment is going well and the winners of the draws are being contacted to collect their prizes. The benefits program is year-round so you can still take advantage of the discounts offered to our members by our local merchants, and they are substantial. So, if you don’t have your 2020-2021 membership yet, please use the application form on the website and send it to us along with your membership fee. We are planning to be at the Centre on Wednesdays from 10 – noon for those who would prefer to drop their registration forms off.
Special Event – Fun on the Farm
It’s the Autumn Equinox and we are planning a special Covid19 friendly special event on Monday, September 21 at Little Qualicum Cheese Works (Morningstar Farms) on Lowry’s Road in Parksville. The start time will be 11:30 a.m. running until 2:30 p.m. We will be barbequing gourmet bratwurst and European wieners and serving them with corn on the cob, barbequed beans and of course you can have sauerkraut if you wish. Music will be provided by The Ramblers. This is a fundraiser for the Centre and tickets will be $20 per person. There will be special door prizes and you will be able to take self-guided tours of the facilities. Bring your own chair and come on out to the farm.
For tickets and information contact Margaret Rothe at 250-852-5454.
What’s Happening At The Seniors’ Centre
We are in the process of finalizing discussions with the Town to offer our exercise programs at the Community Hall and Civic Centre. Yoga is now available on Wednesday mornings from 10 – 11 in the Lions Room at the Civic Centre. The programs at the Community Hall will include yoga, line dancing, Zomba Gold, cardio dance and Tai Chi. We are planning to start in late September so watch the website and look for the email updates.
Small group activities are being approved on a trial basis in our Seniors’ Activities Centre. So far, approvals have been granted to the Ukulele small group, Oceanside A Capella and TOPS. Several other applications are currently being reviewed. The amount of space in the Centre restricts the numbers of participants so any applications need to be reviewed to make sure that they comply with the Covid19 health requirements.
The Zoom activities are back again and a new photography program is up and running. Here are the links to the fall programs.
Please read the following disclaimer regarding participating in physical activities:
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DISCLAIMER:
Always consult your physician or healthcare provider before beginning any exercise program. The workouts whether conducted in the Centre or presented as live, online classes are for injury-free individuals. Modifications may be given for certain exercises. However, due to the nature of the workouts, providing specific modifications for each participant will not be possible. All specific medical questions should be presented to your own health care provider and you should seek medical advice before starting any type of workout program.
If you choose to use this information and participate in any of our programs either in the Qualicum Beach Seniors’ Activities Centre or as live-stream online programs without prior consent of your physician, you are agreeing to accept full responsibility for your decisions and agreeing to hold harmless The Qualicum Beach Seniors’ Activities Centre Society, its agents and/or employees from any liability with respect to injury or illness to you or your property arising out of or connected with your use of the information contained within any programs offered by The Qualicum Beach Seniors’ Activities Centre Society, live stream online workouts, or our website.
Exercise is not without its risks and this or any other exercise program may result in injury. As with any exercise program, if at any point during your workout you begin to feel faint, dizzy or have physical discomfort, you should stop immediately and consult a medical professional.
You should rely on your own review, inquiry and assessment as to the accuracy of any information made available within the programs.
We strongly advise participants complete a Par Q questionnaire to assist in participant awareness of all personal health conditions that may be contra indicative of online fitness classes: Par Q; http://eparmedx.com/ . A copy of this questionnaire is available through our office.
Jill’s Yoga Classes are on line
Jill’s classes have been on line since September 1. Below is the link for all of her Zoom Classes. Please note the price of Membership is $89/month which includes full membership in her programs and access to all classes. Jill does have a $40 option available for anyone that cannot afford the full membership price.
Here is the link:
One NEW Link for all Yoga Classes/ Zoom Calls
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9762857839?pwd=UTF5NjV5a0lUNmFib1ozV2hwemoxZz09
Meeting ID: 976 285 7839
Passcode: 004755
Class times: (starting Sept. 1st)
Monday/Wednesday/Friday - 9am
Tuesday/Thursday - 10am
Wednesday - 6pm
For further information contact Jill at: www.yogajil.com
Gentle Seated Fitness class
Mandy Truman who has been a group exercise instructor since 2017 will be conducting this class. Mandy's certification is through Canfitpro and she has been enjoying teaching seniors fitness primarily for the last 3 years and working in health care for the last 20 years. The class takes place on Monday and Wednesday from 10-11 AM. It includes a 10 minute warm up, 20 minute seated cardio, 20 minute muscle conditioning and finishing with a 10 minute stretching and relaxation section. Payment is by donation to the Parish of St. Anne & St. Edmund's; we are just working out the payment system but details will follow before the end of September. As things in our world are changing rapidly Mandy would like to open up opportunities for anyone who would like to be active with a peer group and have fun doing it.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5Ikdemtpjop4IGgNlLVjMmkm2zapDX7YA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Want to Go From Never Sharing Smartphone Photos To Instantly Sharing Them?
Over the past three years I've developed a Smartphone photography program that helps Smartphone photographers take photos they love.
I'm inviting you to be one of the first to experience the program in a five-week pilot that I'm going to personally lead you through. By the end, you'll know how to bring passion to your photos to help you create photos you love, be easily using the main camera features on your phone, quickly editing your photos and understand the foundational photography principles all great photographers use.
Details about the course:
- Weekly, live, group coaching calls where your questions will be answered
- Five recordings of the calls
- Email support
- Detailed, graphic course handouts
- Access to a private Facebook group
Plus a Bonus individual coaching session with me.
Dates for the course:
The course is five Saturdays from September 19th - October 17th, 2020Time for the course: 10 - 11 am
Cost: When I move forward with my full online course later this year and open it up to the public I'm planning on pricing it at $197 US. The price right now for my small pilot group is $97 US. There is only room for 15 photographers.
Guarantee:
By the end you will know; how to bring passion into your photography, what you need to do to get a great photo, how to use the camera on your phone and edit your photos.
Application Deadline: The last day to sign up is September 12th.
Instructor Bio:
Debbie Flynn is a heart-centred photographer who initially struggled with taking photos on her Smartphone that humbled and frustrated her. She transformed her photography through studying with great Smartphone photographers and bringing in her 30 years of experience as a professional photographer. She's known incredible people as a life events photographer and been able to portray the beauty that surrounds us through her nature photography. Debbie has helped dozens of photographers in Oceanside to become the photographers they want to become.
To register: Contact Debbie at connect@debbieflynnphotography.com. Or by phone at 250-228-2073. To see more go to: www.DebbieFlynnPhotography.com
Zoom Cardio Class
Jeannine Krefting will teaching cardio dance classes on Thursday mornings online through Zoom at 10 AM. Jeannine is a Recreation Therapist and certified group fitness instructor, who has been teaching a variety of fitness classes in the community for over 7 years. She has been teaching the dance fitness class at the QB seniors centre for 3 years. Cardio dance is a low impact class with a focus on cardiovascular fitness, balance, coordination, range of motion, endurance and muscle strength, while moving to music. Each class begins with a warm up and gradually increases pace. The class ends with a cool down and gentle stretching and sometimes muscle strengthening exercises. Cardio dance is available on zoom every Thursday morning from 10-11. Cost is $5/class. Also watch for Jeannine’s cardio dance class as one of our activities proposed for the Community Hall in late September.
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
Cardio Dance Thursdays
When: Thursday, Sep 10, 2020 10:00 AM Vancouver
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtc-6rqzItG9xdQDYFFtiu531X8WkXJzF8
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Jeannine is also continuing to offer Zoom Bingo on Tuesday mornings at 11 AM for her folks and anyone else who might be interested. Those who are interested should contact her at jeanninek9@gmail.com for further information and to register, as I will need to get materials to each individual.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtc-6rqzItG9xdQDYFFtiu531X8WkXJzF8
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Tai Chi and Qi Gong:
Riva hopes to be continuing the online version in late September. Also watch for the propose Tai Chi classes in the Centre.
Special Event
I am attaching a link to a YouTube video an interview with David Hancock of the Hancock Wildlife Federation who is relocating an eagle nest in the French Creek area. Although this has been successfully carried out numerous times in other areas, it is a first for Vancouver Island. The plan is to install a webcam so that the return of the eagles in the spring and hopefully the start of a new family can be viewed live. The relocation is the result of combined efforts by French Creek House Ltd., Friends of French Creek Conservation Society. The Save the Estuary Society and the Hancock Wildlife Federation. French Creek House is funding the program. The YouTube link is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95CTzFiwW3U Further information on this program is available on the Friends of French Creek Conservation Society website www.ffccs.ca
I am looking forward to all the new activities and special events. We will continue to make every effort to introduce new programs and activities.
See you soon.
Pat Weber, President
Disclaimer:
As with all exercise programs, when using our online fitness videos, you need to use common sense. To reduce and avoid injury, you will want to check with your doctor before beginning any fitness program. By performing any fitness exercises, you are performing them at your own risk. West Coast Recreation Society will not be responsible or liable for any injury or harm you sustain as a result of our online fitness videos, or information shared on our website. This includes emails, videos and text. Thanks for your understanding.
The material (including without limitation, advice and recommendation) within this At-Home Challenge, other programs offered by West Coast Recreation Society., our email, online workouts, and our website is provided solely as general educational and informational purposes. Use of this program, advice and information contained herein is at the sole choice and risk of the participant.
Always consult your physician or healthcare provider before beginning any exercise program. The workouts in the live, online classes are for injury-free individuals. Modifications may be given for certain exercises. However, due to the nature of the live stream and online workouts, providing specific modifications for each participant will not be possible. All specific medical questions should be presented to your own health care provider and you should seek medical advice before starting any type of nutrition or weight loss or workout program.
If you choose to use this information and participate in our live-stream online workouts without prior consent of your physician, you are agreeing to accept full responsibility for your decisions and agreeing to hold harmless West Coast Recreation Society, its agents, employees, contractors and any affiliated companies from any liability with respect to injury or illness to you or your property arising out of or connected with your use of the information contained within this program, other programs offered by West Coast Recreation Society, live stream online workouts, or our website.
Exercise is not without its risks and this or any other exercise program may result in injury. As with any exercise program, if at any point during your workout you begin to feel faint, dizzy or have physical discomfort, you should stop immediately and consult a medical professional. You should rely on your own review, inquiry and assessment as to the accuracy of any information made available within this program.
ParQ link: http://eparmedx.com/
Jeannine and Mandy
West Coast Recreation Society
Adult Day Program
Disclaimer:
As with all exercise programs, when using our online fitness videos, you need to use common sense. To reduce and avoid injury, you will want to check with your doctor before beginning any fitness program. By performing any fitness exercises, you are performing them at your own risk. West Coast Recreation Society will not be responsible or liable for any injury or harm you sustain as a result of our online fitness videos, or information shared on our website. This includes emails, videos and text. Thanks for your understanding.
The material (including without limitation, advice and recommendation) within this At-Home Challenge, other programs offered by West Coast Recreation Society., our email, online workouts, and our website is provided solely as general educational and informational purposes. Use of this program, advice and information contained herein is at the sole choice and risk of the participant.
Always consult your physician or healthcare provider before beginning any exercise program. The workouts in the live, online classes are for injury-free individuals. Modifications may be given for certain exercises. However, due to the nature of the live stream and online workouts, providing specific modifications for each participant will not be possible. All specific medical questions should be presented to your own health care provider and you should seek medical advice before starting any type of nutrition or weight loss or workout program.
If you choose to use this information and participate in our live-stream online workouts without prior consent of your physician, you are agreeing to accept full responsibility for your decisions and agreeing to hold harmless West Coast Recreation Society, its agents, employees, contractors and any affiliated companies from any liability with respect to injury or illness to you or your property arising out of or connected with your use of the information contained within this program, other programs offered by West Coast Recreation Society, live stream online workouts, or our website.
Exercise is not without its risks and this or any other exercise program may result in injury. As with any exercise program, if at any point during your workout you begin to feel faint, dizzy or have physical discomfort, you should stop immediately and consult a medical professional. You should rely on your own review, inquiry and assessment as to the accuracy of any information made available within this program.
ParQ link: http://eparmedx.com/
Zoom Tutorial
This is "Senior Center" by Jill Sawchuk on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
This is a little video by Jill Sawchuk, our yoga instructor to help you to use Zoom on your phone, tablet and computer Enjoy:
This is a little video by Jill Sawchuk, our yoga instructor to help you to use Zoom on your phone, tablet and computer Enjoy:
Dear friends,
I hope you will watch this short video to help you get set up on Zoom.
#1 - Download the App.
#2- Click on the link in the email from Pat Weber.
I hope you will watch this short video to help you get set up on Zoom.
#1 - Download the App.
#2- Click on the link in the email from Pat Weber.
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Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoom Rooms is the original software-based conference room solution used around the world in board, conference, huddle, and training rooms, as well as executive offices and classrooms. Founded in 2011, Zoom helps businesses and organizations bring their teams together in a friction-less environment to get more done. Zoom is a publicly traded company headquartered in San Jose, CA. zoom.us
How Can I Help or Get Help
The board of directors of the Qualicum Beach Seniors Activities Centre has received numerous offers from our members and their families to assist during the covid19 crisis.
Rather than setting up an independent data base to cross reference the volunteers with those persons who need assistance, the executive has reviewed the process currently being implemented by Beacon Buddies, a volunteer-run community service that matches people currently in voluntary self-isolation/quarantine with a neighbour who can help out with occasional basic out-of-home errands. Beacon Buddies was set up by The Nanaimo Beacon, an online satire news web site in Nanaimo, that suspended their satire site to help the Central Vancouver Island Communities when the covid19 crisis started.
The executive are of the opinion that the use of an existing service to match volunteers with those in need is a prudent and efficient method of achieving the goal to provide assistance to our membership.
If you would like to volunteer to assist or require assistance, please register on line through the attached link.
Rather than setting up an independent data base to cross reference the volunteers with those persons who need assistance, the executive has reviewed the process currently being implemented by Beacon Buddies, a volunteer-run community service that matches people currently in voluntary self-isolation/quarantine with a neighbour who can help out with occasional basic out-of-home errands. Beacon Buddies was set up by The Nanaimo Beacon, an online satire news web site in Nanaimo, that suspended their satire site to help the Central Vancouver Island Communities when the covid19 crisis started.
The executive are of the opinion that the use of an existing service to match volunteers with those in need is a prudent and efficient method of achieving the goal to provide assistance to our membership.
If you would like to volunteer to assist or require assistance, please register on line through the attached link.