Fitness, family and fun! 30+ activities to try this fall

Baby and Me Fitness Together with baby, enjoy an instructor-guided full-body workout that emphasizes core exercises and overall well-being. Gordon Head Recreation Centre, Tuesdays, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. starting Sept. 10. Barcode 122654.

Active Tots – Parent and Child Multi-Sport 18 months to 3.5 years Support your child’s motor skill development through games, songs, activity circuits and more. Braefoot Park Centre, Sundays, 3:15 to 3:45 p.m. beginning Sept. 15. Barcode 123462.

Art Adventures – 2.5 to 4yrs Explore creative expression with your toddler in a range of materials: painting, collage and sculpture. Cedar Hill Recreation Centre, Thursdays, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. beginning Sept. 12 (120139) or Oct. 31 (120140).

Also check out:

Gymnastics – Parent and Tot 18mths-3yrs (123174),

Terrific Tots at Play 1-3yrs (123683) and

Yoga – Baby and Me (120091).

Preschool – ages 3 to 5 years

Magic of Science 3 to 5 years Great for the child that loves to ask “why?” Staff perform experiments while kids discover the magic of science. Saanich Commonwealth Place, Mondays, 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. beginning Sept. 16. Barcode 122939.

Happy Hands Happy Minds 3 to 5 years In a small group, children enjoy painting, art, show-and-tell, yoga, dance, gym time and more! Saanich Commonwealth Place, Tuesdays, 9:20 to 11:20 a.m. beginning Sept. 17. Barcode 122396.

Outer Space Adventures 3 to 5 years Discover rockets, gravity and astronauts, space-themed games, and stories and artmaking. Saanich Commonwealth Place, Thursdays, 9:20 to 11:20 a.m. beginning Sept. 19. Barcode 122390.

Over the Rainbow 3 to 5 years Busy preschoolers develop creative skills with crafts, play centres, music, gym time and much more. Saanich Commonwealth Place, Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. beginning Sept. 17. Barcode 122419.

Yoga Stars 3 to 5 years Movement, mindfulness and breathing are explored through simple yoga poses, interactive play, crafts and gym time. Saanich Commonwealth Place, Thursdays, 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. beginning Sept. 19. Barcode 123733.

Active Preschoolers – Coach and Child Multi-Sport 3.5 to 5yrs Preschoolers build sports fundamentals through games, songs, activity circuits and more. Braefoot Park Centre, Sundays, 4 to 4:45 p.m. beginning Sept. 15. Barcode 123465.

Also check out:

Preschool Plus Gymnastics 3 to 5 years (123574 and 123663) and Preschool Plus Swimming Lessons 3 to 5 years (123672 and 123677).

Adult Yoga

Chair Yoga Emphasizes breath and full-body movements for strength, balance and mobility. Feel calmer and increase flexibility, balance and vitality. G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre, Tuesdays, 1 to 2 p.m. beginning Sept. 3. Barcode 120081.

Yoga Flow Unite breath, mind and movement as you gracefully transition through movement sequences, culminating in a relaxing savasana. G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre, Fridays, 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (120083) or Saanich Commonwealth Place, Tuesdays, 5 to 6:10 p.m. (123193), and Wednesdays, 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. (122569).

Yoga Hatha Promotes physical and mental health through breath, movement, strengthening poses and mindfulness. G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre, Wednesdays, 10:15 to 11:10 a.m. beginning Sept. 4. Barcode 124004.

Yoga – Slow Flow This slower-paced flow class allows time to explore the postures while improving strength, flexibility, balance and calm. Saanich Commonwealth Place, Tuesdays, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. beginning Sept. 17. Barcode 123092.

Yoga for Motherhood Discover how to strengthen your core and pelvic floor. Enjoy extended savasana and massage with essential oils. G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre, Thursdays, 8 to 9 p.m. beginning Sept. 5. Barcode 120095.

Also check out:

Yoga – Prenatal and Birth Preparation (120093).

Group Fitness and Sports

Big Wellness Don’t let body size stop you from working out! This small-group class with an encouraging trainer offers a structured exercise program. Gordon Head Recreation Centre, Tuesdays, 7 to 7:55 p.m. beginning Sept. 3. Barcode 122670.

Moving Beyond Cancer Exercise can improve symptoms related to cancer — feel your best while improving your fitness. Saanich Commonwealth Place, Mondays and Wednesdays, 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. beginning Sept. 23. Barcode 122797.

Body Shop A functional group fitness class focused on technique, core stamina, agility and flexibility. Prospect Lake Community Hall, Mondays (122764) or Wednesdays (122765), 9 to 10 a.m. beginning Sept. 16 and 18, respectively.

Kickboxing/Boxing Core Core conditioning designed to complement kickboxing and boxing classes, but open to all. Saanich Commonwealth Place, Mondays (122809) or Wednesdays (122805), 8:45 to 9:15 p.m. beginning Sept. 16 and 18, respectively.

Strength and Core Sweat and sculpt your way to a strong core, and leave feeling strong and centred. Saanich Commonwealth Place, Wednesdays, 9 to 10 a.m. beginning Sept. 18. Barcode 122799.

Also check out:

Volleyball Youth League 6s 12 to 15 years (121933) and TRX Suspension Training Workout (122666).

Older adult-friendly

Easy Fit 50yrs+ Ease slowly and safely back into a gentle fitness routine with easy strengthening and balance-building exercises. G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre, Tuesdays, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. beginning Sept. 3. Barcode 119963.

Carpet Bowling 55yrs+ An enjoyable beginner-friendly activity! Engage both body and mind, forge new friendships and reconnect with others. Cedar Hill Recreation Centre, Fridays, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. beginning Sept. 20. Barcode 121996.

55+ Dance Fusion Improve your flexibility, vitality, strength and balance as you learn jazz, contemporary, swing and other dance styles! Braefoot Park Centre, Wednesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. beginning Sept. 18. Barcode 120536.

Senior Fitness Tool Kit ® Learn to manage common medical conditions using safe and effective exercises and stretches! Gordon Head Recreation Centre, Wednesdays, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. beginning Sept. 11. Barcode 123855.

Also check out:

Chronic Pain/Mild Movement Class (122791 or 122792), Chair Fit 50 years+ (119957) and Ballet with Ease 55 years+ (120718 or 121292).