** Excluding public holidays and special events (if applicable)
Just get your pass, show up to the courts and pickup a game, first come first serve. Doesn’t matter whether you are socialable or not, where your social standing is, your age, your gender; just play with whoever there already.
**10-min game MAX, no matter you are counting scores or not. Please be considerate and let everyone play.
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Speaker: Disiree Onistchenko
Are you caring for a loved one and wondering how to ease the frustrations of the healthcare system? Join us at the Markham Wesley Centre hosted by Amica Unionville for an informative seminar.
Come and feel the support during this 1-hour presentation by Community Supporter- Amica Unionville.
We will discuss various topics:
Disiree has been working in the retirement living sector for over 12 years. Before she got into the retirement living sector, she worked in long term care as a Dietary Aide and had to follow Ministry of Health Guidelines.
Over the years Disiree had learnt how to help families navigate our health care system and have helped families find alternative solutions, if retirement living was not a solution for them. For families that are navigating retirement living, she will be able to get them insight to the types of care needs that can be supported and the overall differences between the avenues of support. Retirement living versus staying at home with support is the main one most asked about all the time.
Speaker: 211 Helpline
Whether you have been living here for long or just settled, there must be something you came across and you have no idea who to talk to or where to get help from... 211 could be your first contact...
Speaker: Constable Mo Chong
While October is the Cyberbullying Awareness Month, many still unsure what is cyberbullying. Don't think only kids will get cyberbullied, adults get that too. The York Regional Police will discussing several issues regarding what people should not do on-line/in-person or should do such as:
Don’t:
Do:
Mo Chong is a dedicated law enforcement professional who has served with the York Region Police since 2006. Mo's journey within the York Region Police has been marked by versatility and a deep sense of duty. He has lent his expertise to various specialized units, including
Speaker: Kimberley Dunsmoor
In our daily lives, we create and produce many wastes, but many of us are confused what can be thrown into our garbage, most do not know farbic waste cannot be included in our cabside weekly garbage collection. Kimberley will review Markham rules and best practices for curbside collection, including the City's environmental initiatives.
Even though you might not be a resident of the City of Markham, knowing what Markham is doing will allow you to start explore what your city is doing :)
Kimberley is the Supervisor of Waste Diversion Programs, Waste & Environmental Management for the City of Markham.
10/10 3:00-4:30pm How to have difficult but caring conversation with our loved ones and support them best -- Member 會員: $0.00; Non-member 非會員: $0.00
10/28 7:00-8:30pmHow to get to the correct place for help -- Member 會員: $0.00; Non-member 非會員: $0.00
11/8 7:00-9:00pm How to protect yourselves from Cyber Bullying -- Member 會員: $0.00; Non-member 非會員: $0.00
Class 1: 精油護膚工作坊 Essential Oil Skincare Workshop
The contents of the workshop include:1. 認識原材料和產品介紹 Raw materials and product introduction2. 天然精油應用 Application of natural essential oil3. 教授每人製作3支潤唇膏、3支護甲精華、1瓶5ml滴珠瓶 Handmade 3 pieces of lip balm, 3 pieces of nail serum and 1 bottle of 5ml roll on
Product:- 潤唇膏 Lip Balm- 護甲油 Nail Serum- 安眠 / 暈車浪 / 減壓滾珠精油(3選1) Roll on for good sleep / vertigo / stress relief (pick one)
Min: 3 peopleMax: 7 peopleMaterial fee: $15 (Will be collected by the instructor)
Class 2: 滴膠匙扣/頭繩工作坊 Resin Keychain / Hair Ties Workshop
The contents of the workshop include:1. 製作滴膠英文字母和頭繩方法 How to make resin alphabetic English letters and head ties 2. 教授乾花/押花擺放之技巧 Teach the skills of placing dried /pressed flowers
Product:- 滴膠英文字母匙扣 Resin keychain- 滴膠頭繩 Resin hair ties
Min: 2 peopleMax: 6 peopleMaterial fee: $15 (Will be collected by the instructor)
Instructor: Cathy Tang
Essential Oil Skincare Workshop 精油護膚工作坊October 09(Wed) 10:00-11:30am -- Member 會員: $30.00; Non-member 非會員: $30.00
Essential Oil Skincare Workshop 精油護膚工作坊October 15(Tue) 6:30-8:00pm -- Member 會員: $30.00; Non-member 非會員: $30.00
Resin Keychain / Hair Ties Workshop 滴膠匙扣/頭繩工作坊October 16(Wed) 10:00am-12:00pm -- Member 會員: $35.00; Non-member 非會員: $35.00
Resin Keychain / Hair Ties Workshop 滴膠匙扣/頭繩工作坊October 26(Sat) 2:00-4:00pm -- Member 會員: $35.00; Non-member 非會員: $35.00
Resin Keychain / Hair Ties Workshop 滴膠匙扣/頭繩工作坊October 28(Mon) 7:00-9:00pm -- Member 會員: $35.00; Non-member 非會員: $35.00
Members only, registration required
Maximum 30 people per session, first register first serve!
大家在Zoom相聚, 分享你我的歌聲!Let’s get together and sing! Share our songs and voice together in Zoom!
請於每週四前將預録的歌曲用MP3 format電郵至polly.leung@markhamwesley.com
屆時由主持人在Zoom播出
選擇清唱的朋友也需週四前提早電郵報名
請儘早報名，每週聚會以十首歌曲為限
因名額有限，每人限唱一首。聚會尚餘時間，可以續唱
活動只供中心會員參加，並歡迎各會員支持及打氣！
Please call office to join our WhatApp Group to attend I-Singing名曲互動會知音 . Space is limited
查詢： 請電郵致info@markhamwesley.com
Instructor: Shirley Tam
Line Dancing is one of most popular extra curricular activity in the world, using all rhythms of music. A group of people stands in lines and execute the same dance moves. It is easy to follow and lot of fun. Line dancing is healthy for body and mind, it makes an hour fly by without any stress.
This class is suitable for those one who have basic line dance experience
All interested parties are welcome to join.
排舞初級班：由導師Shirley Tam 教授, 透過不同音樂旋律配上不同編撰舞步, 跳出整齊一致的舞蹈, 優美悅人, 除幫助提高音樂跳舞樂趣, 也能強身健體, 是一項非常受大眾喜愛的音樂運動。
**此初級班適合少於2年基本排舞經驗初學者參加**
歡迎對排舞有興趣者参加。
To register, please contact staff. 登記請聯絡中心職員
排舞基礎初班：由導師Shirley Tam 教授, 透過不同音樂旋律配上不同編撰舞步, 跳出整齊一致的舞蹈, 優美悅人, 除幫助提高音樂跳舞樂趣, 也能強身健體, 是一項非常受大眾喜愛的音樂運動。
**此基礎初級班適合無排舞經驗或少於2年基本排舞經驗初學者參加**
Line Dance Intermediate Class: - Basic step and 2 years experience required.
排舞中級班：由導師Shirley Tam 教授, 透過不同音樂旋律配上不同編撰舞步, 跳出整齊一致的舞蹈, 優美悅人, 除幫助提高音樂跳舞樂趣, 也能強身健體, 是一項非常受大眾喜愛的音樂運動。
This course will be delivered through Zoom once a week. Zoom link and password for each lesson will be emailed to students prior to each lesson.
Wen Lai, Vocal and singing teacher 籁文聰, 聲樂及歌唱老師
Max: 5 students
聲樂導師 : 廖平凡(Ping Fan Liu)
資深聲樂導師、平凡音樂中心音樂總監、香港聲樂之友協會創會會長。2022年1月以文化藝術優才移民加拿大多倫多,繼續合唱指揮及聲樂教學事業。
中國福建師範大學音樂學院學士畢業,主修聲樂(美聲唱法)、合唱指揮、中國音樂家協會(福建,廣東)會員,在中國福建及深圳從事音樂教育工作20年。在香港教學20年。
**15-min game MAX, no matter you are counting scores or not. Please be considerate and let everyone play.
4 registrants max
Certified Pickleball Instructor – Instructor II Certification by Pickleball Coach Education.
For Intermediate Players (Level 3.0 Only)
This class shows intermediate players how to practice the essential drills (Dinks, Drives, Drops, and Volleys) with situational explanations and applications to improve their pickleball games. The course also emphasizes the player’s footwork, forehand/backhand shots, and timing.
This is an introductory Pickleball class. The students will be taught the fundamental ways to conductball serving, serve returns, baseline ground strokes (forehand and backhand), and volleys. The gameand safety rules of Pickleball will also be introduced.
Course contents:
1. Skills Enhancement and Improvement 2. Study various attack and defense strategy 3. Upgrade for serving and receiving skills
Entry Requirements: 1. Have a certain understanding of table tennis 2. Student is recommended to have capability stable forehand rally for more than 30 consecutive strokes 3. Or already taken intermediate courses
課程內容:1. 增強技巧和技術提升2. 各種攻球和防守策略3. 發球和接球技術提升
入學要求:1. 要有乒乓球一定的認識2. 建議學員能打正手穩定擊求連續30球以上3. 或已有中級班課程度或以上
Experienced Coach: Vincent Ho
為方便長者學習於2013年, 梁老師將四式太極拳原地普及拳套, 编補活步步法, 作為入門基礎練習, 增加學員學習興趣.
四式太極拳特色：1. 簡單易練------以攬雀尾為基礎, 結合倒卷肱、雲手、十字手.2. 時體均衡運動------四.式兼及前後左右上下對稱動作.3. 連綿不斷------雲手再接上攬 雀尾, 便可重複練習, 達到有助健康的運動量.
Instructor: Leo Leung
梁立勳老師：上世紀70年代初在香港先後跟吳世、英陳正中師傅學楊家和陳家太極拳. 移居加國後, 本世紀初跟隨曹慶武師傅深造楊家太極拳. 曾任太極拳導師40餘年.
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English speakers are welcome if you are accompanied by someone who can translate for you :)
只適用於參加過四式太極拳中班的會員
****Classes will take place at centre. 此課程將於中心進行****
Special program in partnership with Alzheimer Society York Region
Designed for persons living with dementia & their care partners or care partners alone.
Easy to follow, harmonious and steady movement while maintaining strength, coordination, flexibility and concentration.
Facilitator: Kitty Leung
***Please wear comfortable clothes and close toe shoes, bring water.
This program is conducted in English
鍾勝良、源永權、余冠波和陳英揚導師實習陳式太極拳多年，現教授陳式太極十八代傳人馮志強大師之太極24式及太極熱身功。練習太極，可促進氣血循環，暢通經絡，調正內臟機能，有靜心安身之效。
The instructors have practiced Chen style Tai Chi for many years, and now teaches the 18th generation descendant of Chen style Tai Chi Master Feng Zhiqiang's 24 Tai Chi and Tai Chi warm-up exercises. Practicing Tai Chi can promote blood circulation, smooth the meridians, adjust internal organs, and have the effect of calming and relieving the body.
Workshop Content
Gentle yoga for all levels A gentle yoga sequence that anyone can do.60 minutes full body stretching
Objectives
With yoga, practicing regularly is more important than doing complex poses. Yoga relaxes the mind the body. Great for everyone with a good yoga start! A full body warm up to prepare the body for the postures and to bring energy into the whole body, reduces stress and strengthens the muscles while building flexibility. A variety of poses with modifications for beginners / advanced will be given.
課堂會以緩和漸進的瑜伽動作以及變化配合初學者或有經驗的同學，讓身體各個部位都能得到舒緩，釋放壓力，放鬆肌肉和緊張的情緒，亨受瑜伽的樂趣，適合所有程度的練習。
Things you will need to bring:
Your own yoga mat and 2 yoga blocks (Optional)
Instructor:
Ms. Vicky Fong
Qualification:
Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher200 hours Certificate Yoga AllianceRegistered Prenatal & Postnatal TeacherYoga Wheel TeacherYoga Therapist & Physiotherapist Assistant
Gentle YogaThis gentle yoga class is perfect for beginners and those who seek to maintain a healthy and well-balanced yoga practice amidst a fast-paced lifestyle. It enables your body to move in a delicate and compassionate way with mindful relaxation. Specifically crafted for those who prefer a slower and smoother practice, immerse yourself in gentle yoga poses, soothing breathwork, and a restorative atmosphere.
** Bring your own yoga mat and a large towel. If you have yoga blocks, feel free to bring them along for added support and enhancement of your practice!
Instructor: Phoebe Chu
Certified in Chair Based Yoga250-Hours Yoga Teacher TrainingBachelor of Fine Arts in DanceMaster of Arts in Cultural Management
Chair-Based Beginner's Stretch & StrengthenDiscover the benefits of Chair Yoga, a gentle practice that allows you to stretch and strengthen key muscles while emphasizing safety and honoring your body's limits. Join our Chair-Based Beginner's Stretch & Strengthen class to experience the perfect harmony of mind and body. Inclusive of all ages and abilities, this nourishing practice, enhanced with mindful breathing, invites you to find serenity in the comfort of a chair. Ideal for seniors, office workers looking for desk-friendly yoga, or individuals managing injuries.
** Bring a large towel. If you have yoga blocks, feel free to bring them along for added support and enhancement of your practice!
Zumba fitness is a Latin-inspired cardio workout dance that uses music and choreographed steps to form a fitness party atmosphere.
Available in Virtual and In-person (Hybrid)
**Due to public health safety, in-person class will have capacity limit based on social distancing. Please check with staff for space. If safety is a concern for you, it is recommended to join classes online.**
Students can purchase Zumba Card or pay for single class here.
Zumba Card is non-transferrable.
After payment made successfully, students will receive link for your Zumba Card and class information.
By Marie Wong, Zumba Teacher
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