Small-Group Fitness with a Personalized Approach

Build strength, improve mobility and feel more confident in a welcoming class where you are known, supported and encouraged.

Candace’s classes are designed for adults at different ages, stages and fitness levels, with a specialization in active aging and fitness for adults 50+. Her personalized approach provides more individual attention, guidance and movement options than you may experience in a large-group classes.

With more than 25 years of experience, Candace will help you:

• Build strength, balance and stability
• Improve mobility, posture and stamina
• Maintain muscle and support a healthy metabolism
• Move more comfortably in everyday life
• Exercise safely at a level that works for you
• Connect with a friendly, supportive community

Explore the Fall 2026 classes below and find the right fit for you.

This supportive, thoughtfully paced class combines progressive strength training, mobility, balance and stretching to help you move more comfortably and confidently in everyday life.

The class is suitable for beginners, adults returning to fitness and those managing stiffness, arthritis, joint replacements or balance concerns. Exercises can also be progressed for participants who are ready for more challenge.

Exercises use an exercise ball, dumbbells and resistance bands. Please bring your own exercise ball to class each week. If you are not comfortable using a ball, all exercises can be performed using a chair instead, and chairs will be provided. There are no floor exercises; everything is performed seated, standing or using a wall for support.

Time: Wednesdays, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Dates: September 9–October 28, 2026
Length: 8 classes
Location: Whyte Ridge Community Centre
Fee: $144 + GST ($151.20 total)

Time: Fridays, 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Dates: September 11–October 30, 2026
Length: 7 classes
No class: September 25
Location: Whyte Ridge Community Centre
Fee: $126 + GST ($132.30 total)

Pre-registration is required.

This upbeat, varied class combines cardio, strength, mobility and balance to improve stamina, support heart and bone health, and build everyday strength.

Some weeks use individual exercise stations. Candace demonstrates each exercise before the circuit begins, then provides coaching, form corrections, modifications and progressions throughout. Other weeks, everyone completes the cardio and strength exercises together as a group.

Equipment and exercises change regularly and may include bench steps, balance equipment, an agility ladder, dumbbells, resistance bands and body-weight exercises. Movements can be adapted to your fitness level while still providing an energizing workout with great music.

All exercise equipment is provided. Please bring indoor running shoes, a water bottle and a workout mat.

Time: Mondays, 9:15–10:15 a.m.
Dates: September 14–October 26, 2026
Length: 6 classes
No class: October 12
Location: Winakwa Community Centre
Fee: $108 + GST ($113.40 total) 

Pre-registration is required.

 Strength training should be effective, empowering and enjoyable. This full-body class combines resistance training, balance, core work, mobility and flexibility to help you build muscle, support bone health and feel stronger in everyday life.

The fall session begins with beginner-friendly foundations, while returning participants are offered intermediate options and progressions. Drawing on her personal training expertise, Candace observes how you move, coaches proper technique and adapts exercises to your abilities and health considerations. You will be challenged at a level that is appropriate for you in a welcoming class filled with encouragement, energy and great music.

Dumbbells and resistance bands are provided, with other equipment introduced throughout the session for added variety. This class includes floor exercises. Please bring indoor running shoes, a water bottle and a workout mat.

Time: Thursdays, 9:15–10:15 a.m.
Dates: September 10–October 29, 2026
Length: 8 classes
Location: Winakwa Community Centre
Fee: $144 + GST ($151.20 total)

Pre-registration is required.

Bone Strong is a progressive fitness class for adults living with osteopenia or osteoporosis, as well as those who want to protect their bone health because of family history or other risk factors. The class helps improve strength, balance, posture and confidence in everyday movement.

The class combines resistance training, balance work, movement awareness and appropriate weight-bearing impact. Foundational exercises will be revisited and progressed each week, with new movements and challenges added throughout the session.

Candace brings extensive experience working with clients who have a variety of health concerns, including osteoporosis. Her personalized coaching helps you perform bone-supportive exercises with proper technique while learning which movements may need to be modified or avoided.

Time: Thursdays, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Dates: September 10–October 29, 2026
Length: 8 classes
Location: Winakwa Community Centre
Fee: $160 + GST ($168 total)

Pre-registration is required.

 Zumba Combo blends dance-based cardio, strength training and mobility into one upbeat, well-balanced workout. Each section lasts approximately 20 minutes—long enough to raise your heart rate and build strength without leaving you feeling overwhelmed or unsuccessful.

The low-impact Zumba portion begins with a dance-based warm-up followed by easy-to-follow songs. New songs are repeated so you can become familiar with the movements, build confidence and enjoy the music—even if you think you have two left feet.

The class then transitions into strength exercises using dumbbells and resistance bands, followed by mobility and stretching. Exercises are performed standing, seated on a chair or using a wall for support. There are no floor exercises.

This class is welcoming to adults managing arthritis or other movement limitations, returning to fitness or simply looking for an enjoyable way to become stronger and more active. Expect great music, a little sweat and plenty of smiles.

Dumbbells, resistance bands and chairs are provided. Please bring indoor running shoes and a water bottle.

Time: Fridays, 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Dates: September 11–October 30, 2026
Length: 7 classes
No class: September 25
Location: Whyte Ridge Community Centre
Fee: $126 + GST ($132.30 total)

Pre-registration is required.

This supportive, strength-based yoga class is created especially for women who want to build strength while improving flexibility, mobility and overall well-being. It is welcoming to those living with injuries or health concerns, as well as anyone moving through stress, grief or a demanding season of life.

Classes are shaped by the needs of the group. Candace welcomes requests and creates practices to address areas such as the hips, shoulders, hamstrings and back while incorporating strength, balance and bone-supportive movement.

More than a workout, this is dedicated time to care for yourself—to breathe deeply, release physical tension, decompress and let go of some of the mental and emotional weight that you may be carrying.

Virtual Yoga continues weekly throughout the year, providing a consistent and familiar practice you can join from home, the lake or while travelling. A recording is emailed each week so you can practise again or that day at a time that suits you.

Time: Wednesdays, 8:45–9:30 a.m.
Dates: September 9–October 21, 2026
Length: 7 classes
Location: Live online with Zoom
Fee: $126 + GST ($132.30 total)

Pre-registration is required.