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The Bright Spot
Participate in free virtual fitness classes or mindfulness meditation from the comfort and safety of home.
The Virtual Y gives you unlimited access to all of our virtual group fitness classes. Virtual Y is included in your Y membership or can be purchased on its own.
What are you interested in today?
Join exercise classes, meet new people, participate in your favourite activities and try some new ones too!
Free Fitness Classes
Regular exercise is important as we age to maintain our physical strength, balance, and overall health. The Bright Spot offers classes for all fitness levels including yoga, body fit gentle, tai chi and weights.
Mindful Well-being
Today more than ever, we are aware of the importance of our own mental health and maintaining it as we age. The Bright Spot offers programs such as Mindfulness Meditation and Art for Personal Wellness to help you with your personal wellness.
Bright Ideas
Bright Ideas is your source for a variety of information about health and wellness for older adults. You’ll find articles that will help you stay active, provide tips on coping with change, arts and culture, mindfulness and even how to get a good night’s sleep. Visit the Bright Ideas blog often because we’re always adding new content from The Bright Spot and other YMCA partners.
Drop-In Activities at Your YMCA*
The spot to check for activities happening in a Health & Fitness Centre near you.
*Membership or Day pass is required
Social Club
Meet people and have some fun – play board games or start a chat about a book or movie
Schedule
Tuesdays from 1:00 – 3:00 pm in the Community Room
For More Information
Karina.gomez@ymcagta.org
Book Club
We’ll read a new book every other week with weekly discussion sessionsÂ
Schedule
Beginning October
For More Information
Karina.gomez@ymcagta.org
Social Club
Open to all members! Join us for potluck luncheons, coffee, and tea. Introducing mixed ability sports
Schedule
Thursdays at 1:30 pm
For More Information
martin.baltar@ymcagta.org
Knitting Club
Join us for a knit and a chat! We will work on projects and enjoy social time
Schedule
Wednesday at 1:00 pm in Main Lobby
For More Information
emilia.przybyl@ymcagta.org
Book Club
We’ll read a new book every other week with weekly discussion sessionsÂ
Schedule
Please contact Emilia for times
For More Information
emilia.przybyl@ymcagta.org
Floor Curling & Cookies
Join us for a gentle game of floor curling and stay for cookies and social
Schedule
Tuesday 11:00 am – 11:30 am
For More Information
kathleen.muggeridge@ymcagta.org
Lobby Social Club
Have fun and meet new people. Join us for activities including card and board games and more!
Schedule
Thursday from 1:00 – 2:30 pm in the lobby
For More Information
christopher.dionio@YMCAGTA.ORG
Book Club
We’ll read a new book every month
Schedule
Wednesdays at 10:30 am in the Board Room
For More Information
christine.crisolo@ymcagta.org
Upcoming Activities
Light up your days with these free online activities, happening in real time!
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We’re always coming up with new ways to brighten your day.
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Bright Ideas
Bright Ideas is your source for a variety of information about health and wellness for older adults. You’ll find articles that will help you stay active, provide tips on coping with change, arts and culture, mindfulness and even how to get a good nights sleep. Visit the Bright Ideas Blog often because we’re always adding new content.
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