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6 THE BRANDON SUN • CLASSES AND COURSES • AUGUST 2019

Full service fitness and fun at the HLC

There is no better way to stay active,
keep fit and maintain wellness than by
taking advantage of the many afford-
able options available at Brandon Uni-
versity’s Health Living Centre.
“With three new classes this year,
a whole new core program and a new
personal trainer, we have a flexible line-
up that’ll really get your heart racing,”
HLC facility co-ordinator Sara Grona
said.
The new fitness classes are available
three mornings a week, with multiple
convenient drop-in times available.
You can choose from “Forever in Mo-
tion, “Walking with Weights” or “Low
Impact and Sculpt,” or try them all.
There’s no commitment, and it’s both
easy to drop in or to purchase either a
10- or 20-visit punch card.
“We’re calling this ‘Fit 4 Life’ and
our instructor will lead you through
bodyweight, light weight and circuit ex-
ercises that will increase your function-
al fitness and help you maintain your
quality of life,” Grona said. “It is perfect
for people who are young at heart and
want to keep up their strength and en- Members of the Brandon University Bobcats women’s volleyball team and friends cheer on the men’s team at the Healthy Living Centre. (File)
ergy levels.”
Also new is “Core and More,” a reational programming — everything personal training, and there’s no better service that we provide.”
30-minute program once a week that is from badminton to pickleball — as well way to stay active than to have a pro- The Healthy Living Centre is con-
devoted to building balance and stabili- as the ever-popular walking track and gram that tailored personally for your veniently located at the corner of 20th
ty through core workouts. the personal training option. needs and your abilities,” Grona said. Street and Louise Avenue, with ample
These add to the full slate of rec- “This year we have expanded our “Come on down and check out the full free parking for members.
Zumbini an early childhood CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES

version of Zumba OF WESTERN MANITOBA

Now available in Westman ages (4 and under) and abili- Strengthening families and protecting children since 1899
— come join in the fun, dance ties, which is so beneficial for
and laughter! all children to encounter, re-
From the creators of Zum- gardless of age. A multi-aged Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre
ba, Zumbini is a new early setting also makes it possible
childhood program that uses for young siblings to partici-
original music, dance, rhythm pate in the class together!
and movement to promote In addition to weekly class-
cognitive, social, fine/gross es, Zumbini also allows you to
motor skills, and emotional keep the fun going at home!
development for children ages Each participating family
0-4; all while creating a spe- with receive a bundle of take-
cial bonding experience for home materials, including a
families. Parents and children CD and download code for Parenting Classes and Workshops Available
will experience the benefits of all the original music, a song/
music together through joyful story book, and a small plush We offer a variety of day and evening family strengthening programs
song, dance and instrument of one of four Zumbini char- to enhance family units and help parents become more effective.
play. acters.
Each Zumbini class is 45 Fall, eight-week sessions Courses are available to all community members
minutes of non-stop, high-en- will begin in September, please
ergy fun for parents and their watch our Facebook (Zumbini and begin in September, January and April.
‘tini-binis’! Along with fresh Brandon) and Instagram (@
and unique music, Zumbini is zumbini_bdn) pages for dates For more information call 204-726-6280 or drop in to see us at
also one of the only programs and times. Feel free to con- 255-9th Street, Brandon, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
to offer multi-aged classes. tact us with any questions at
Each Zumbini class may in- zumbinibrandon@gmail.com.
clude children of all different