Group Fitness, Spinfit & Aquafit

New! Parent & Baby Yoga
A fun class for parents and babies to move and bond together. Strengthen, stretch, and improve mobility with options to hold your baby or include them in poses. Sessions often start with core exercises and finish with baby yoga or gentle massage. Bring a blanket for your baby.

Monday 10:30 – 11:15 am: January 12 – March 9 • 8 classes
$78 SJCC Members • $104 Non Members
Instructor: Julie McCarthy
No class: February 16
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Restorative Gentle Yoga
Let go of everyday tension and stress in a nurturing, inclusive environment. Increase balance, strength, stamina, flexibility and vitality. Modifications for individual body types and physical limitations make this an excellent class for beginners. Alternative postures are offered for experienced participants or those who want a greater challenge. Emphasis on breath-work and mindfulness leaves everyone feeling rejuvenated and refreshed. Maximum 8 participants

Wednesday 10:15 – 11:30 am: January 7 – March 25 • 10 classes
$107.25 SJCC Members • $143 Non Members
Instructor: Katherine Shapiro Moss
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SpinFit/Restorative SpinFit
Ongoing
Included in Membership • Space Limited
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Intro to SpinFit
SATURDAY: 9:30–10:05 am ➜ February 21 (Kim)
MONDAY: 4:40–5:15 pm ➜ February 2 & March 9 (Marc)
Included in Membership • Space Limited
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Aqua Mobility
Enhance joint mobility and flexibility through gentle water-based exercises, improving range of motion without straining joints. Ideal for those with arthritis, osteoporosis, back pain, joint replacements, and limited mobility. Exercises take place in shallow water, using various equipment for cardio, strength, balance, and walking. Experience the benefits of water exercise in a safe, supportive environment.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00-2:00 pm ► January 5-March 27
Instructor: Kathy Cook Dore, Janet Werk
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Rehabilitative Functional Fitness
Designed for those recovering from injury or medical conditions (stroke, surgery, knee and hip) who are ready to get back on the move!  Improve balance, mobility and functionality in this small group setting.

Tuesday 12:00 – 12:45 PM  ►  January 13 – March 24
Thursday 12:00 – 12:45 PM ►  January 15 – March 26
Instructor: Ryan Armitage
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Weight Training for Women
New to weightlifting or looking for a refresher? This course, led by a fitness professional, will teach you how to use the fitness centre equipment and free weights.  For women.

Monday 7:00-7:45 pm
Session 1: January 12- February 9 • Session 2: February 23 – March 23
Instructor: Eduardo Dentone

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Wednesday  12:00-12:45 pm
Session 1: January 14 – February 11• Session 2: February 25 – March 25
Instructor: Ryan Armitage
No class: September 24

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Weight Training for Men
New to weightlifting or looking for a refresher? This course, led by a fitness professional, will teach you how to use the fitness centre equipment and free weights.  For men.

Wednesdays 7:00 – 7:45 PM
Session 1: January 14 – February 11• Session 2: February 25 – March 25
Instructor: Eduardo Dentone
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Introduction to Weights and Fitness  Age 12-15

Sundays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Instructor: Fitness Centre Staff

Learn how to safely use the Fitness Centre equipment.  Teens who complete this one-hour course gain full access to the Fitness Centre.
Registration for this class must be done by a parent in-person at the Front Desk.

Krav Maga
This program is based heavily on Krav Maga and a variety of self protection strategies, will give you the skills needed to protect yourself from various situations.

Sunday 1:00–2:30 pm
January 11 – March 29 • 10 classes

New! Thursday 7:00–8:30 pm
January 15 – March 26 • 10 classes
No class: March 15, 22 No class: March 19

$142.50 SJCC Members • $190 Non Members
Instructor: Ben Wallace
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About the Instructor

Ben Wallace
Owner & Chief Instructor – BDW Crisis Training Solutions

Ben Wallace is the founder and Chief Instructor of BDW Crisis Training Solutions, established in 2015. With over 18 years of operational security experience and 10+ years as a certified instructor, Ben specializes in realistic self-defense, defensive tactics, and personal protection training for both civilians and professionals.

He holds advanced instructor credentials from internationally recognized organizations, including:

• Krav Maga Graduate 4 / Civil & VIP Protection Instructor – International Krav Maga Federation
• 1st Degree Black Belt – Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate
• Use of Force & Defensive Tactics Instructor – Tirsia Tactical
• ASP Tactical Handcuffing & Baton Instructor
• Realistic De-escalation Instructor & Certified Force Science Analyst – Force Science Institute
• Tactical Weapons Instructor / PPCT / NVCI (former)
• Mental Health Response & Resistive Behavior Management Instructor– Stay Safe Programs

Ben’s approach is science-informed and field-tested, backed by 100+ hours of human factors training in biomechanics, perception, memory, and decision-making under stress.

His personal training background and cross-training in Krav Maga, Muay Thai, BJJ, Kobudo, Kung Fu, and edged weapon systems (MBS/Tricom) make him uniquely equipped to deliver high-impact, principle-driven instruction across a wide range of threat environments.