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Changes are Coming to the WHCA Health Club!

We are excited to share with you the new changes that are taking place at the WHCA Health Club in 2019. Instead of offering limited-time monthly promotions for health club classes, the WHCA is instead offering unlimited-time discounts for group fitness classes. You can participate in the great group fitness classes for only $13 per class with WHCA members receiving an additional 10% off the regular price. This great discount includes the brand new spin classes offered in the new year.

The new line-up of programs are currently open for registration, so be sure to check them out and take advantage of the new promotions! This is the perfect opportunity to get a head-start on your health and fitness goals for the new year. Be sure to let your friends and family know about these great classes so they don’t miss out either! For more details on classes and how to register, see below:

Girlfriend Fitness – Monday Afternoon

Girlfriend Fitness is a fun, high energy workout and excellent cross training. Learn how to exercise properly, gain confidence and build a strong healthy body. Classes will incorporate strength, endurance and cardiovascular fitness using body weight & dumbbells, as well as spin bikes. All levels welcome. Bring your friends and stay strong together. Ages: 13 to 17 years
Dates:             January 7 – March 18 (no class Feb. 18th)
Time:              4:00 – 4:45pm
Location:    Hospitality Room
Instructor:     Christine
Participant maximum: 10
Register: https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/whca/Activity_Search/1445

Weight Room InterVAL Training – Tuesday and/or Thursday Morning
Push and pull your way into a fitter, stronger YOU, in this strength based class.
Val will guide you how to use equipment correctly. Whether you are new to the weight room or experienced, this class will meet your challenge. You can sign once per week, or for 2x per week for a great deal!
Dates:             January 8 – March 21
Time:              9:30am – 10:30am
Location:    Weight Room upstairs in health club
Instructor:     Val
Participant maximum: 10
Register Tuesdays: https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/whca/Activity_Search/1438

Cardio Dance & Barre – Wednesday Morning
Can’t decide which exercise is the right one for you? Cardio, Dance & Barre is the class for you! Focusing on total body conditioning with dance moves to get you in the groove. Then move to the barre to help sculpt your muscles and transform your entire body, head to toe. In this circuit class, Rahmi will incorporate loads of fun with motivating music
Dates:             January 9 – March 20
Time:           9:30 – 10:30am
Location:     Dance Studio
Instructor:     Rahmi
Participant maximum: 15
Register: https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/whca/Activity_Search/1441

Push Up Yoga – Wednesday Afternoon
Based on the 8 limbs of yoga, focuses on the complete practice of yoga and merges the breath, mind, body. Vandana will include warm up exercises, followed by asana practice, finishing up with relaxation and meditation/mindfulness exercises.
A great way to start your day with positive mindset, bringing in unity to your mind, body and your spirit.
Dates:             January 9 – March 20
Time:           12:45pm –1:45pm
Location:     Hospitality room
Instructor:     Vandana
Participant maximum: 15
Register: https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/whca/Activity_Search/1442

Ride & Ripped – Wednesday Evening
This class will get your heart pumping and muscles glowing with this group cycling/strength class. This low impact class can accommodate all ability levels, where participants can modify the bikes and weight resistance to meet their own personal workout/training needs. Bring your energy, water bottle and prepare to have a blast in this 50-minute class.
Dates:             January 9 – March 20
Time:              6:10 – 7:00pm
Location:     Hospitality room
Instructor:     Sara
Participant maximum: 10
Register: https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/whca/Activity_Search/1446

HIIT Bootcamp Xpress – Thursday Evening
This fast paced 45-minute class, Christine will have you challenge every muscle group, utilizing body weight, bosu Balls, kettlebells, bands, and weights while always incorporating bursts of cardio to improve strength, cardio, and coordination.
Dates:             January 10 – March 21
Time:              5:40 – 6:25pm
Location:       Dance studio
Instructor:     Christine
Participant maximum: 15
Register: https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/whca/Activity_Search/1443

Tot Yoga (un-parented) – Friday Afternoon
This yoga program is composed of a series of classes intended for children ages 3-6. It covers introduction to the basics of yoga, breathing exercises and setting intentions aimed to foster community building. The classes are also geared towards empowerment in learning by reaching into the learning style of each and every child through integration of music, art, science, literacy and much more
Time:              3:00pm – 4:00pm
Location:       Upper studio A (beside the WHCA preschool)
Instructor:     Ana
Participant maximum: 10
Dates: Winter (Session 1) Jan 11 – Feb 8
Register: https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/whca/Activity_Search/1444
Winter (Session 2) Feb 22 – Mar 22
Register: https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/whca/Activity_Search/1448

To register online, log onto www.westhillhurst.com, or via phone 403-283-0464 ext 1

December Health Club Classes

Our heath and fitness isn’t always our top priority during the busy holiday season. The Health Club at the WHCA has a great line-up of classes this December to help you work off those Christmas-calories. Keep yourself and your family healthy these holidays with a little a little help from us.

Get an early start on your New Years Resolution with these great programs:
Weight Room InterVALS – Tuesday & Thursday, 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Cardio, Dance, and Barre – Wednesday, 9:30 am – 10:25 am
BootcampX – Thursday, 5:40 pm – 6:25 pm
Tot Yoga – Friday, 3 pm – 4 pm.

This December, the health club has a little something for everyone. Register today by visiting us online, stopping by the Health Club, or give us a call at 403.283.0464 ext. 1

Join us for Tot Yoga

Do you have a toddler at home that utilizes our WHCA pre-school or Summit Kids club programs? Would you love an extra hour to do parent things prior to picking up the kids? Join our Tot Yoga mini-session program that started on Friday November 23, 2018. This un-parented program provides a series of classes intended for children ages 3 – 5.

Contact the Health Club for more information or to register your child. There is no age restriction to getting exercise and get those little bodies movie! Join us today!

Health Club Direction 2019

The West Hillhurst Community Association administration team wants to announce a new direction for the Health Club in 2019. We are excited to give you a sneak peek of what to expect.

ANNOUNCING THE WEST HILLHURST COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NEW YEAR, NEW YOU, HEALTH CLUB FITNESS PROGRAMS.

Starting in January 2019, the WHCA health club is taking a new approach to its programs. The club will offer further spaces for classes during prime time hours so you can attend without worrying about work, school, or other priorities.

This means there will be much more popular variety of classes you love at times that work for you.

Upper Studio ‘A’ will be converted into a small Spin Bike Studio. This space welcomes its’ users with beautiful natural light against a pale-white wall. It will not only create a Zen-like studio feeling, but also make one push themselves to their workout limit.

The new direction in January will include programs such as: Spin (virtual, spin/yoga and endurance spin), High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), Weight Room Intervals, yoga and so much more!

Speaking of yoga, the Health Club is now offering a new mid-afternoon un-parented Tot Yoga program for toddlers aged three to five years old. This program is not only perfect for helping toddlers exercise in a safe and relaxing environment, but it also gives parents, caregivers and legal guardians that one extra hour of “me” time. Tot Yoga is very limited space available so be sure to register early.

The Health Club will no longer offer monthly promotions but will be offering an unlimited-time discount for group fitness classes. Group fitness classes will only by $13.00 per class with an added benefit for WHCA members. WHCA members will receive an additional 10% off the regular price. This amazing deal even includes the new spin classes.

For more information, please contact healthclub@westhllhurst.com or via phone @ 403 283 0464 ext 1. More details will soon be available online about the Health Club’s exciting new direction. To register online, log onto www.westhillhurst.com.

Having troubles registering? Don’t fret – give us a call – we would be happy to help! Call us at 403 283 0464 ext. 1.

– Mitch Wiebe

You will begin to see the transition begin immediately, however, these changes will not be fully implemented until January 2019. We invite you to come down to the Health Club and find out more. We are eliminating the mulitude of classes to create an easier choice for our users for our most popular programs. If you are looking for more information, please contact the Health Club at 403 283 0464 ext 1 or via email healthclub@westhillhurst.com.

We are very excited to show you our new direction in 2019.

November Health Club Promotion

Be sure to check out November’s Health Club special at West Hillhurst Community Association. This new promotion is the BEST November promotion that the Health Club has released! Do you love to work out? Want to try some different classes that you never thought of trying? Want to access the Health Club fitness equipment? Take a look at the promotion below! This will help cover all your fitness needs for the month!

Contact Tammie in the Health Club today to take advantage of this amazing deal. Reach her via phone at 403.283.0464 ext 1 or by emailing healthclub@westhillhurst.com

Reminder: Free Member Skate

For all the wonderful members of West Hillhurst Community Association, we just wanted to pass you a friendly reminder that October FREE MEMBER SKATE is happening now! Check out the schedules within the community association on the digital screens, our billboard print media, website or on our social media platforms such as: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and BlockTalk!

Be aware that FREE SKATE is monitored, so please have your WHCA Membership available. If you don’t already have your membership, come visit us in the office to purchase yours today for ONLY $35.00 + GST! Start benefiting from the exclusive benefits such as free programs and discounts at partnered local businesses in the area! Memberships are good for a year from purchase date.

Legalization of Cannabis & WHCA

On Wednesday October 17, 2018, Canada legalizes use of recreational marijuana.

The West Hillhurst Community Association (WHCA) wants to remind our community members and users of the facility that the law prohibits the use of the marijuana in public spaces and properties.

WHCA restricts the use of the substance when on the property or in the building. Please respect these guidelines as we want to be sure the public has the safest and warmest experience while at the West Hillhurst Community Association.

For the security and safety of all patrons and minors that use the facility on a daily basis, we ask everyone to respect these policies.

For more information about the new law, how it may affect you or additional information, check out the Government of Canada website here.

Register for Your October Health Club Classes

It’s true… October is here and it’s well on its’ way. Even though the days seem to be flying by, be sure to schedule your flight into the West Hillhurst Community Association Health club to try their exciting October classes! Sign up today by checking the full schedule here or by contacting the Health Club.

And look what the Health Club added especially and exclusively for October until December:

Monday	6:10 p.m. – 6:55 p.m.	Critical Allignment	Non-members – $60.00 Members – $45.00	October 22 – December 17
Wednesday	6:10 p.m. – 6:55 p.m.	Choreographed Cycle	Non-members – $60.00 Members – $45.00	October 17 – December 19
Friday	6:10 p.m. – 6:55 p.m.	Critical Allignment	Non-members – $60.00 Members – $45.00	October 19 – December 14

The October Health Club Special

It’s the first of October and we all know what that means…. There is a new West Hillhurst Community Association Health Club monthly promotion! Get in the groove of your fall work out with this awesome promotion! Be sure to contact the Health Club for more information or take advantage of this deal.

Workout at your own pace and take advantage of a personal session with one of WHCA amazing personal trainers. Do you want to find out more about Christine or Doug? Check out their bio’s here.

Your September Health Club Classes

Register to participate in September’s Health Club classes at your West Hillhurst Community Association!

Enjoy the wide variety of classes that will keep you coming for more. Keep your health and wellness up, while continuing to reach your fitness goals.

Please note, classes will only run if minimum registration level as been reached. Please come in to the Health Club to register or contact healthclub@westhillhurst.com or call 403.283.0464 ext 1.