As students head back to classes in a few weeks, don’t forget that learning new things isn’t just for kids. The Town of Huntsville has an incredible array of activities for everyone. Have you taken the time to leaf through the new leisure guide or browse it online to see what’s new?
Get creative
Have you always wanted to learn how to paint or how to write a short story or novel? Is there music or a beat inside you just waiting to be set free? Check out some of the creative classes available this fall.
There are drop-in drum circles every Thursday night with Barry Hayward – drums are supplied, you just need to bring your inner beat. (Everyone has one – no experience needed!) Learn to play – or keep playing – the ukulele. Both beginner and returning classes are available and you don’t even need to bring a ukulele.
Get the ins and outs of writing a short story with David Franks or a mystery or romantic suspense novel with Dee Lloyd. Learn the techniques of pen and ink drawing or watercolour painting. And new this year: an open art studio with Diane Finlayson. Bring your current pen and ink or watercolour project to work on and Diane will help you with your technique.
And Christmas isn’t far off. Look for a girls’ night out to learn how to make a wreath or urn with Sandhill Nursery later in the fall.
Get moving
“There are so many activities that we are excited to be offering this fall,” says Simone Babineau, Manager of Recreation and Leisure Services for the Town of Huntsville.
Aquatics programs are always a popular and this fall at the pool you’ll notice something new: Hydrorider aquabikes – stationary bikes that sit on the pool floor. “Aquabiking is great for just about everyone. It can be used purely for fitness, it can be an introduction back to the pool for those who haven’t been in a while, and it can be used for rehab after injury,” says Simone. (Read more here.)
Other unique activities continuing this fall are the hooping classes – hula hooping isn’t just fun, it’s great exercise too! – for both adult and youth, Nia which is a combination of Tai Chi, yoga and dance, and the new and already popular Zoomers with Zip program.
Line dancing is a perennial favourite and there are also dance workshops that each focus on a different style – salsa, cha-cha, and rumba. You don’t need a partner but you can bring one along.
Now that summer is almost over, the ice is back in the Canada Summit Centre arenas for parent and tot skates, family skates, hockey and figure skating.
And of course, there are always plenty of activities for the kids. For creative types, there’s an arts and crafts club where they can experiment with different art forms including glass painting, tie dye, papier mâché, stamping, clay and more. The four-week program is suitable for ages 7-13 and perfect for kids who love art.
Creative movement classes for kids aged 3-6 and kindergym for ages 7-10 teach the fundamentals of physical fitness. And don’t forget about the PA Day and holiday break camps, too! See the schedule in the leisure guide to keep your kids active an entertained.
Get eating
Good food is part of a healthy, active lifestyle but sometimes you need a little direction. Six hands-on healthy living and eating workshops are designed to get you on the right track. Learn how to sneak glorious greens into your meals, find out how much healthy fat your body actually needs (it may be more than you think), discover the power of super foods to boost your energy, avoid the sugar blues, and more. Sign up for all six workshops or pick and choose.
Have you ever wondered about sprouts – how to grow them, why you should, and how to use them when you do? Look no further than these three workshops from Four Season Greens. Sprouted Superfoods, Rawlicious, and Sprouting 101 will teach you about the benefits of sprouting and provide inspiration for incorporating them into your own life.
New this fall is a pasta-making class. Linda Nardell shares the recipe for her nona’s delicious sauce – enjoy a meal and dessert and learn some fun new skills, too!
Get certified
Fall is the time of year for education. Get certified or recertified for standard first aid and CPR. Two-week programs (one class per week) are offered throughout the fall and winter.
Kids can get certified, too – the babysitting course for 10-15 year-olds and the home alone course for 9-12 year-olds are both back this year.
Check out the Fall and Winter Leisure Guide for details on all of these programs and more. You’ll find it at locations around town or online here. Don’t forget to check back on winter programs – if a class doesn’t fit your fall schedule it just might work in January!
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