Adults
Courses
| Name | Description | Location | Actions |
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| Masters Swim Team | This will develop racing skills, fitness and improve technique. Tue/Thu 08H30 - 09H30 AP 1 - JN 5 CRMST
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Ben Weider | View Group |
| Personal Trainer Certification | This practical course prepares personal trainers for certification. Learn how to teach and correct appropriate exercises and how to put together a basic weight training program. This course includes anatomy, physiology, movement mechanics, postural assessment, exercise prescription and much more. Tue/Mar 19h00 - 22h00 AP 8 - JU 22 CRFIT 302 |
Ben Weider JCC | View Group |
| Group Fitness Instructor Certification | This practical course prepares Groupe Fitness Instructors for certification. Learn how to cue, choreograph and teach safe group fitness classes. We will cover all the components of fitness including anatomy and movement, choreography and counting and music. Come experience all the possibilities of group fitness! Mon/Lun 18h30 - 21h30 JA 21 - MAY 5 CRFIT-301 |
Ben Weider | View Group |
| The Abe Caplan Memorial Cardiac Training Program | Open to individuals who have had a myocardial infarction or who have symptoms recognized as factors to coronary artery disease (e,g, angina pectoris, high blood pressure, ...) The objective of the program is to improve the cardiovascular fitness of the individual up to a level where the participant eventually would be able to participate in a regular program. Available to YM-YWHA members only. | Ben Weider | View Group |
| Aqua Pre-Post Natal | Aquanatal exercise provides a comfortable, enjoyable form of physical activity that benefits both the unborn child and the expectant woman. All the exercises in this class provide a safe and effective workout. Each week, you will receive information related to pregnancy. Offered weekly. |
Ben Weider | View Group |
| Personal Training | Personnal training isn't just about getting into shape; you can improve your posture, your golf or tennis game, and your quality of life with one of our certified personal trainers. Our qualified staff have built a strong reputation for producing results - whether you need rehabilitation for an injury or specific guidelines for a more serious condition (osteoporosis, arthritis or diabetes) we will provide you with safe and effective training. email lmalone@ymywha.com |
Ben Weider | View Group |
| Therapeutic Fitness | The Therapeutic Fitness Program is designed for adults who are at risk for developing heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, cancer, or who are currently undergoing some level of treatment for these disorders. This program combines exercice with specific lifestyle recommendations, and how to integrate these changes into daily life. Our staff includes a nurse, a registered dietician and five highly qualified personal trainers to provide safe, graduated, individualized therapeutic exercises. Each new participant undergoes a comprehensive exercise-readiness assessment, health history and screening before starting. A customized program is developed and administered in a closely supervised environment. Participant improvement is monitored and programs are modified according to individual progress. | Ben Weider | View Group |
| Badminton | Do you enjoy playing badminton? Looking to improve your game? Join our competitive program for badminton players. JA 15 - MA 28 Tue/Mar 18h00 - 22h00 CRBAD-201 |
Ben Weider | View Group |
| Raquetball Program | Looking for a game? Check the partner-search board for others looking to play. All raquetball players are asked to register at the Fitness & Recreation reception desk. Courts are available for 45 minutes periods. | Ben Weider | View Group |
| Raquetball Ladder | Are you interested in playing with new people in a fun but competitive format? Our raquetball ladder is open to both men and women. | Ben Weider | View Group |
| Wasserman Aerobic Centre | The Aerobic Centre is equipped with a wide range of cardiovascular equipment, including stationary bicycles, treadmills, rowers, Stairmaster, Nordic Track and Crosstrainer machines. Qualified instructors are available to assist you during your workout. | Ben Weider | View Group |
| Weider Weight Centre | Our weight room offers a wide variety of equipment to improve your muscular fitness. Qualified instructors are available to provide members with an individual program. | Ben Weider | View Group |
| Israeli Folkdance Festival | Join Maurice Perez on Mount Royal's Beaver Lake for a fun-filled evening of Israeli Folkdancing. Come out alone or bring a friend to enjoy this great social experience. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. | Beaver Lake | View Group |
| CPR Friends & Family | Ideal for parents, babysitters and child care workers. This course focuses on prevention of childhood injuries. Skills taught are CPR for adults, infants and children as well as how to handle choking emergencies. CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) may well be the most valuable skill you will ever learn.
Wed/Mer - AP 9 19H00 - 21H30 CRCPR-301
Sun/Dim AP 27
09H00 - 11H30 CRCPR - 302
Tue/Mar MA 12 19H00- 21H30 CRCPR - 303 Sun/Dim JN 8 09H00 - 11H30 CRCPR-304
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Ben Weider | View Group |
| Beginners English | Beginner's English teaches basic conversation, grammar, reading and writing. Academic Coordinator: Kathleen Brouillette. Mid-semester March new registration. Tue/Mar, Thu/Jeu - 18H30 - 20H30 MR |
Education Centre | View Group |
| English Low Intermediate | This course is designed for anyone who knows a little English and wants to learn how to carry on a conversation or write sentences. While the focus of the course is on conversation, some grammar, reading and writing will also be taught. | Education Centre | View Group |
| English High Intermediate | This course focuses on correct pronunciation, vocabulary building and conversational fluency. Some grammar, reading and writing will also be taught. | Education Centre | View Group |
| English Conversation Circle | Practice English conversation in small groups over coffee. | Education Centre | View Group |
| Advanced English | This course offers students opportunities to improve their English fluency by discussing stimulating topics and participating in interactive conversation. Some grammar and writing will also be taught. A certain level of English competency (conversation and reading comprehension) is required. Tue/Mar, Thu/Jeu - 18H30 - 20H30 MR 25 - MA 22 CREAW-481 |
Education Centre | View Group |
| Volunteer Opportunity | (native speaker of English) Become a discussion leader in a Conversation Circle. Meet fascinating people from around the globe. No experience needed. | Education Centre | View Group |
| Hebrew Beginners | This class introduces Hebrew to anyone with little or no knowledge of the language. Students will be introduced to the history of the language, then learn to read and write. The course covers basic vocabulary building, grammar and basic conversation. Tue/Mar 19H00 - 21H00 MR 18 - MA 20 CRHBB-581
Instructor: Bosmat Babay-Loebenberg |
Education Centre | View Group |
| Hebrew intermediate | This class is designed for anyone who has some knowledge of Hebrew, including reading, writing, grammar and conversation. These skills will be improved through creative but challenging exercices, short stories and other materials. | Education Centre | View Group |
| NEW! Russian Yiddish Literature Club | "Not lost in translation" Meets once a month. | Education Centre | View Group |
| Israeli Folkdance Party | An evening of dance and laughter. Everyone is welcome, Dance workshops and special events occur during the year, led by Peter and Hilda Smolash. Peter is the founder of "Quebec Israeli Folk Arts Council" and the founder of "World Jewish Song Festival" | Education Centre | View Group |
| NEW! Laugh Yourself Silly | When was the last time you had a good hearty laugh? Lauther Yoga is a new revolution in mind/body medicine that combines fun and simple laughter exercises with gentle breathing and stretching. Come and experience this unique workshop that will introduce you to a most refreshing and innovative approach to physical and mental well-being. Laughter Yoga has been shown to reduce blood pressure, counteract the negative effects of stress, ease depression and anxiety, boost the immune systen and enhance joy and creativity.
MR 31, AP 14, 28 May date TBA CRLAIGH-581 |
Education Centre | View Group |
| Kosher Sushi Class | Tantalize your senses with our seasonal sushi course. Become skilled at making brown rice sushi as well as delicious fruit combinaisons that will refresh and spice up your kitchen routine. Supper included. | Education Centre | View Group |
| Belly Dance and Aerobics | View Group | ||
| Duplicate Bridge | For reservations call Mark Yudin | Grover Auditorium | View Group |
| Karate Class | This course runs all year round. | Ben Weider | View Group |
| Ballroom Dance Class | All levels: waltz, cha-cha-cha, tango and many more. Come alone or with a partner! | Education Centre | View Group |
| Stress management strategies | For health, relationships, performance. Coping skills to achieve relaxation, calmness, energy, concentration and confidence. Six sessions: Mondays, MR 10 - AP 14, 14H00 - 15H30 CRSTR-582 or Wednesdays, MR 12 - MR 16 7:30 p.m. CRSTR-583
INTRODUCTORY SESSION: Thursday, March 6, 7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Cost: $5 |
Education Centre | View Group |
| Organizational Workshops : The Paper Jungle #1 | We are all living in a "Paper Jungle". Susan Portnoy will give you first-hand tips on how to tame it. She will discuss how to manage all incoming mail, how to create and maintain a filing system and how to stay on top of bill payments. She will also teach you what to do with receipts, warranties, photographs and mementos.
Wed., May 21, Time TBA CRORG-581 |
Education Centre | View Group |
| Organizational Workshops : Paper Jungle #2 | This will a hands on workshop where students will bring samples of their paper piles and newspaper clippings and Susan will go through the process, step by step, clearly demonstrating how to eliminate the build up. We will also review filing principles and discuss individual problems we all face with filing. Anyone who has attended a Paper Jungle workshop in thepast will love this refresher course. Wed., May 28. Time TBA CRORG-582 |
Education Centre | View Group |
| Frequence France... C'est Franco Fun!! | Ben Weider | View Group | |
| ETHIOPIAN | Members of the Ethiopian Jewish Community meet to plan children's programs, holiday celebrations, etc. Cultural programs take place every Sunday afternoon with volunteers providing children with lessons in Amharic: Sundays 12:00-2:00 pm in the Pollack Education Centre | Pollack Education Centre | View Group |
| South American | Many newcomers from Argentina have begun arriving in Montreal and enriching the gret mosaic of the Montreal Jewish community. At the "Y" we are pleased to welcome them to our faily an look forward to the new program ideas and cultural experiences that they bring. Keep posted for further updates n programs and events. Monthly activities for adults and children. | Ben Weider | View Group |
| Betsavta Israeli Program | Betsavta means "together" and as its name signifies, so are the goals of this organization, i.e. to bring together Israelis for vairous recreational and cultural events. Betsavta offers Israelis in Montreal opportunities to participate and integrate into community-wide projects such as Israel Day. | Ben Weider | View Group |
| Hand-made teddy bear workshop | This workshop is designed for those who would like to make a traditional style, jointed teddy bear. We will go through the entire process from tracing the pattern on the (fake) fur, cutting, sweing, stuffing, etc. Wed., March 19 - April 9 (four sessions) 7:30 - 9 p.m Cost: $50 YM, $60 NYM (kit included) |
West Island JCC | View Group |
| Masters Synchronized Swimming | Synchronized swimming is a dynamic activity that develops teamwork, comraderie, athleticism, strength, agility, flexibility and grace.
Thu/Thu 09H30 - 10H30 AP 3 - JN 5 |
Ben Weider JCC | View Group |
| Nina and Harry Hart Computer Drop-in Centre | Nestled along the corridor of the Ben Weider JCC is a doorway that leads to the gateway of the world – and it’s open to everyone in the community. The Nina and Harry Hart Computer Centre is a hub of activity six days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday. Funded by community and private partners, the computer centre caters to a wide range of individuals, from teens during afternoon ‘drop-in’ hours and Sunday tutoring, to members of the special needs community, seniors, and the kids in the Y day camps, pre-school and daycare. On Tuesday there is a chess club and on Thursday night, there are volunteers waiting to offer technical support to find solutions to your computer problems. To find out more about the computer centre, or how you can help support this important, free-of-charge community program, call Gabe Mekies at 514-737-6551, ext. 480. |
Ben Weider JCC | View Group |
| Group Cycling Certification | This certification will prepare you to teach group cycling classes on the Keiser M3 bikes. Learn the biomechanics and safety considerations of spinning as well as cueing and motivating participants in a group. This workshop consists of theory, master classes and practice. Presenters: Louise Malone and Erin Goldstein
Sunday, April 6-13 |
Ben Weider JCC | View Group |
| Heartsaver CPR | This one-session course teaches participants how to recognize the signs and signals of a heart attack, how to get the most out of contact with 911, CPR for the adult victim and choking emergencies. Manual and certification included. | The West Island Jewish Community Centre | View Group |
| Nina and Harry Hart Computer Drop-in Centre | Nestled along the corridor of the Ben Weider JCC is a doorway that leads to the gateway of the world – and it’s open to everyone in the community. The Nina and Harry Hart Computer Centre is a hub of activity six days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday. Funded by community and private partners, the computer centre caters to a wide range of individuals, from teens during afternoon ‘drop-in’ hours and Sunday tutoring, to members of the special needs community, seniors, and the kids in the Y day camps, pre-school and daycare. On Tuesday there is a chess club and on Thursday night, there are volunteers waiting to offer technical support to find solutions to your computer problems. To find out more about the computer centre, or how you can help support this important, free-of-charge community program, call Gabe Mekies at 514-737-6551, ext. 480. |
Ben Weider JCC | View Group |
| Beginner's Hebrew Intermediate Hebrew | For those wishing to learn the basics of the Hebrew alphabet, vocabulary and much more. Mon/Lun 19H30 - 21H00 MR 10 - MA 26 Instructor: Alice Solomon |
The West Island Jewish Community Centre | View Group |
| Israeli Dancing All Levels | Join Bonnie every Wednesday at the West Island JCC for a fun-filled evening of Israeli dancing. Come out and enjoy the experience. This is not only a great social event, but also a great workout, So come and bring a friend, everyone is welcome. Wednesday |
The West Island Jewish Community Centre | View Group |
| Fitness and Stroke improvement (men only) | Ten minutes in the gym and 50 minutes in the pool. A way for men to improve their strokes while working on their fitness.
Tue/Mar, Thu/Jeu 06H00 - 07H00 AP 1 - JN 5
3X/wk $275 YM, $320 NYM |
Ben Weider JCC | View Group |
| GesherCity | The capital of the local Jewish Scene, www.GesherCity.org | Internet website | View Group |
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