1. hobbies and interests
2. arts and crafts

Tel: 613-236-0428
Fax: 613-230-2095
670 Albert St., Ottawa, ON K1R 6L2
Spring Program Guide 2015
Registration April 7, 8 and 9 from 10 am to 2 pm
$5 Administration fee for 'member requested' refunds. Courses are subject to change.
Program
Physical Activity
Begins Duration
Day & Time
Location
Cost
Instructor
Personal Training is now available. $45 for one hour. Must be a member. Book your appointment at front reception today!
Fitness
*Please Note: There may be some additional supply costs for classes marked with an asterisk
151010 Learn to Play Castanets*
Apr. 13
151011 Better Balance
Apr. 13
151012 Beyond the Chair
Apr. 13
151013 Chair Fitness
Apr. 13
151014 Gentle Aerobics + Wts.
Apr. 13
151015 Working with Weights
Apr. 13
151016 Fitness for Arthritis
Apr. 14
151017 Cardio and Strength
Apr. 14
151018 Tai Chi Chuan & Qigong Ex.
Apr. 15
151019 Working with Weights
Apr. 15
151020 Cardio for Fitness
Apr. 15
151021 Zumba Gold
Apr. 15
151022 Nordic Pole Walking (Beg.)
May. 27
(Urban Poling 300 Series Poles Provided)
151023 Working with Weights
Apr. 15
151024 Yoga 101 with Pilates
Apr. 15
151025 Strength, Core & Balance
Apr. 16
151026 Chair/Mat Yoga
Apr. 16
151027 Better Balance
Apr. 24
151028 Working with Weights
Apr. 24
151029 Castanets Adv.
Apr. 24
151030 Nordic Pole Walking (Adv.)
May. 01
(Urban Poling 300 Series Poles Provided)
9 Weeks
9 Weeks
9 Weeks
9 Weeks
9 Weeks
9 Weeks
10 Weeks
10 Weeks
10 Weeks
10 Weeks
10 Weeks
10 Weeks
4 Weeks
10 Weeks
10 Weeks
10 Weeks
10 Weeks
8 Weeks
8 Weeks
8 Weeks
7 Weeks
Monday 11 am - 12 pm
Fitness Room 028
$45
Stella Carrillo
Monday 10 - 11 am
Assembly Hall 112
$45
Christiane Charron
Monday 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Assembly Hall 112
$45
Christiane Charron
Monday 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Assembly Hall 112
$45
Christiane Charron
Monday 1 - 2 pm
Fitness Room 028
$45
Wendy Gagnon
Monday 2 - 3 pm
Fitness Room 028
$45
Wendy Gagnon
Tuesday 10 - 11 am
Assembly Hall 112
$50
Anne Christian-Hansen
Tuesday 11 am - 12 pm
Fitness Room 028
$50
Anne Christian-Hansen
Wednesday 10 - 11 am
Assembly Hall 112
$50
Andrew Chan/Lau Yee
Wednesday 10 - 11 am
Fitness Room 028
$50
Faiza Vukosavlijevic
Wednesday 11 am - 12 pm
Fitness Room 028
$50
Faiza Vukosavlijevic
Wednesday 11 am - 12 pm
Assembly Hall 112
$50
Susan Sloan
Wednesday 1 - 2:15 pm
Outdoors
$40
Christiane Charron
*Must be able to walk 45 - 60 minutes continuously.
Wednesday 1 - 2 pm
Fitness Room 028
$50
Wendy Gagnon
Wednesday 2 - 3 pm
Fitness Room 028
$50
Wendy Gagnon
Thursday 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Assembly Hall 112
$50
Kim Hannah
Thursday 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Fitness Room 028
$50
Kim Hannah
Friday 10 - 11 am
Assembly Hall 112
$40
Kim Hannah
Friday 11 am - 12 pm
Assembly Hall 112
$40
Kim Hannah
Friday 10 - 11 am
Fitness Room 028
$40
Stella Carrillo
Friday 9:30 - 11:30 am
Outdoors
$60
Christiane Charron
*Must be able to walk 5-7 km continuously at a fairly brisk pace.
Recreational Dance
151031
151032
151033
151034
151035
Latin Style Dance Beg.
Bellydance Beg. 1 & 2
Bollywood Lite
Line Dancing Beg.
Spanish Dancing Adv.
Apr. 13
Apr. 13
Apr. 13
Apr. 16
Apr. 24
9 Weeks
8 Weeks
8 Weeks
10 Weeks
8 Weeks
Monday 10 - 11 am
Monday 1:45 - 2:45 pm
Monday 2:50 - 3:20 pm
Thursday 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Friday 11 am - 12 pm
Fitness Room 028
Assembly Hall 112
Assembly Hall 112
Assembly Hall 112
Fitness Room 028
$45
$40
$40
$65
$40
Stella Carrillo
Tracey Vibert
Tracey Vibert
Dave Western
Stella Carrillo
Classes marked with this logo are designated as Heart Wise Exercise and meet
specific criteria developed by the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. For more
information about this program please visit www.heartwiseexercise.ca.
Heart Wise Exercise programs are available through some of the Physical Activity
classes currently being offered at The Good Companions.
Program
Begins Duration
Day & Time
Location
Cost
Instructor
Crafts
151036
151037
151038
151039
151040
151041
151042
151043
154044
151045
151046
154047
154048
151049
154050
151051
151052
154053
151054
151055
Painting Studio*
Knitting/Crocheting
Sewing
Weaving Milk Bag Mats
Stained Glass Beg./Bazaar
Multi Craft
Jewellery
Weaving
Memory Wire Bracelets
Card Making & Monoprinting
Teddy Bear
Izzy Dolls
Introduction to Painting*
Learn to Crochet
Felted Wool Hat
Stained Glass*
Quilting*
Realistic Drawing
Woodshop Bazaar Crafts
Woodworking *
Apr.13
Apr. 9
Apr.14
Apr. 7
Apr. 14
Apr. 8
Apr. 8
Apr. 15
Apr.22
Apr. 8
Apr. 8
Apr. 8
Apr. 16
Apr. 9
Apr. 16
Apr. 9
Apr. 10
Apr. 10
10 weeks
Continuous
6 Weeks
Continuous
8 Weeks
Continuous
Continuous
Continuous
2 Weeks
Continuous
Continuous
Continuous
4 weeks
Continuous
3 Weeks
11 Weeks
10 Weeks
10 Weeks
Continuous
Continuous
Monday 9:30 am - 11:30 pm
Mon. & Thurs. 1 - 3 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 12 pm
Tuesday 1 - 3 pm
Tuesday 1 - 3 pm
Mon/Tues/Thurs 9:30 am - 3 pm
Crafts 240
Crafts 240
Crafts 240
Crafts 240
Crafts 236
Crafts 240
Crafts 240
Crafts 240
Crafts 240
Crafts 240
Crafts 236
Crafts 236
Crafts 240
Crafts 236
Crafts 240
Crafts 236
Crafts 240
Crafts 236
Woodshop 015
Woodshop 015
$70
Volunteer
$15
Volunteer
Volunteer
Volunteer
Volunteer
Volunteer
Volunteer
Volunteer
Volunteer
Volunteer
$40
Volunteer
$20
$35
$15
$15
Volunteer
$30
Patrick Cocklin
Valerie/Monic/Valerie
Heather Huneke
Mary O'Brien
Barbara Pickthorne
Linda J.P.
Marie Myers
Linda J.P.
Margo/Elizabeth
Linda J.P.
Norma Knight
Mary O'Brien
Patrick Cocklin
Susan Murray
Valerie Hennigar
Warren Perkins
Sharon Wright
Quinn Lee
Ron Lavoie
Renaud/Andre/Henry
Monday 1 - 3 pm
Tuesday 1 - 2 pm
Tuesday 1 - 3 pm
Tuesday 1 - 3 pm
Wednesday 9:30 - 11:30 am
Thursday 1 - 3 pm
Thursday 2 - 3 pm
Friday 9:30 - 11:30 am
Activity 022/024
Activity 022/024
Dining Activity 141
Quiet Lounge 147
Mtg. Room 014
Mtg. Room 014
Dining Activity 141
Activity 019
75¢/week
$10
75¢/week
75¢/week
No charge
No charge
Linda Fletcher
Burgi Drews
Judy St. James
Louise & Bob
Coby Fuykschot
Wed 9:30-11:30am & 12:30-3pm
Wed 9:30-11:30am & 12:30-3pm
Wed 9:30-11:30am & 12:30-3pm
Wednesday 1 - 3 pm
Wed 9:30-11:30am & 12:30-3pm
Wednesday 10 am - 12 pm
Wednesday 1 - 3 pm
Thursday 10 am - 12 pm
Thursday 10 am - 12 pm
Thursday 1 - 3 pm
Thursday 1 - 3 pm
Friday 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Friday 1 - 3 pm
Wed. 9:30 - 12 am & 1 - 3 pm
*Please Note: There may be some additional supply costs.
Games
151056
151057
151058
151059
151060
151061
151062
151063
Contract Bridge
Carpet Bowling
Cribbage
Euchre
Scrabble
Games
Bingo
Six-Hand Euchre
Apr. 14
Continuous
10 Weeks
Continuous
Continuous
Continuous
Continuous
Continuous
Continuous
3cards/$1.25
75¢/week B. Nye
Program
Continuing Education
Begins Duration
Day & Time
Location
Cost
Instructor
Language
151064
151065
151066
151067
151068
151069
151070
151071
151072
New to Spanish
Spanish, Advanced
Spanish, Basic
Spanish, Advanced
Spanish, Intermediate
Spanish Conversation (Int.)
English Conversation
Learn to Speak Mandarin
French Convers. (Int.)
Apr. 13
Apr. 13
Apr. 13
Apr. 13
Apr. 13
Apr. 14
Apr. 16
Apr. 16
Apr. 24
9 Weeks
9 Weeks
9 Weeks
9 Weeks
9 Weeks
10 Weeks
11 Weeks
8 Weeks
8 Weeks
Monday 9:30 - 10:30 am
Monday 10:45 - 11:45 am
Monday 12 - 1 pm
Monday 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Monday 2:45 - 3:45 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 12 pm
Thursday 10 - 11 am
Thursday 10 - 11:30 am
Friday 1 - 3 pm
Crafts 236
Crafts 236
Crafts 236
Crafts 236
Crafts 236
Library 121
Activity 014
Activity 019
Library 121
$62
$62
$62
$62
$62
No charge
No charge
No charge
No charge
Maria Cuburu
Maria Cuburu
Maria Cuburu
Maria Cuburu
Maria Cuburu
Marlene Valenzuela
Mari-Joy Trigo
Dr. Qian
Michel Gauvin
Apr. 13
Apr. 14
Apr. 14
Apr. 14
10 Weeks
8 Weeks
8 Weeks
8 Weeks
Continuous
10 Weeks
8 Weeks
5 Weeks
5 Weeks
3 Weeks
10 Weeks
5 Weeks
5 Weeks
5 Weeks
5 Weeks
Continuous
Continuous
10 Weeks
2 Weeks
Monday 1 - 2 pm
Tuesday 9 - 10:30 am
Tuesday 9:30 - 10:30 am
Tuesday 10:40 - 11:40 am
Tuesday 10 - 11:30 am
Tuesday 1 - 2 pm
Tuesday 1 - 2:30 pm
Alt. Wed. 10 - 11:30 am
Alt. Wed. 1 - 3 pm
3rd Wed. of month 1 - 3 pm
Wednesday 1 - 2 pm
Wednesday 2 - 3:30 pm
Wednesday 2 - 3:30 pm
Thursday 10 - 11:30 am
Thursday 10 - 11:30 am
3rd Thurs. 10 - 11:30 am
Thursday 10:15 - 11:15 am
Thursday 1 - 2 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Activity 019
Library 121
Activity 019
Activity 019
Ceramics 236
Activity 014
Library 121
Library 121
Activity 014
Activity 022/024
Activity 019
Library 121
Library 121
Library 121
Library 121
Mtg. Room 013
Dining Activity 141
Activity 019
Activity 019
$50
$30
$42
$42
$42
No charge
$25
$10
$10
No charge
$50
$25
$25
$25
$25
No charge
No charge
$20
$20
Maria Giovannitti
Rick Lavigor
Chris Sandes
Chris Sandes
Muriel Libby
Dr. D. Albuquerque
Rick Lavigor
Judith McCann
Linda Moise
Marq Nelson
Maria Giovannitti
Lionel Wagner
Lionel Wagner
P. Binns
P. Binns
Lisa Herlehy
Alfredo M.
D. Jones
D. Jones
Continuous
7 Weeks
Continuous
10 Weeks
Continuous
Continuous
5 Weeks
Continuous
Monday 9:30 am - 12 pm
Tuesday 10:30 am - 12 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 12 pm
Wednesday 1 - 3 pm
Thursday 9 - 11:30 am
Thursday 1 - 2 pm
Thursday 2 - 3:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 12 pm
Activity 024
Activity 024
Activity 024
Assembly Hall 112
Activity 024
Activity 024
Fitness Room 028
Activity 024
$5
No charge
$5
$5
$5
No charge
$40
$5
Gordon Price
Sandra Dean
W. Beaudoin
Shirley Moore
D. Jones
Kathleen O'Toole
Mary Harvey, CMP
B.Cleall/J. Glover
General Interest
151073
151074
151075
151076
151077
151078
151079
151080
151081
151082
151083
151084
151085
151086
151087
151088
151089
151090
151091
Memory Fitness
Navigate Your Smartphone
Guitar Group Lessons (Int.)
Guitar Group Lessons (Beg.)
Current Affairs
Health & Common Sense
Computers Intermediate
Book Club
Writing Circle
Osteoporosis Canada
Memory Fitness
Computers Beg. (NEW)
Computers Beg. (General)
Intro. to Digital Photography
Digital Photography 2
Healthy Living
Drop-In Coffee Club
Ukulele (Beg. & Int.)
55 Alive Mature Driving Course
Apr. 14
Apr. 14
Apr. 15
Apr. 15
Apr. 15
Apr. 15
Apr. 15
May. 20
Apr. 16
May. 21
Apr. 16
May. 1
Performing Arts
151092
151093
151094
151095
151096
151097
151098
151100
Silver Swing Band
Choir
Sharps and Flats Band
Scarborough Players (drama)
Usual Fellows Jazz Band
Old Time Sing-Along
The Joy of Play
Grey Jazz Big Band
Apr. 7
Apr. 15
Apr. 16
Membership Renewal
We would like to remind our members that our annual membership period runs from April 1st to March
31st and it is time to renew your membership for 2015/2016. The current fee for membership is $35.50.
Early Bird Membership Renewal will be offered from March 2nd to 31st. Renew your membership at
this time and you will be eligible to win a wonderful gift basket! Please see Front Reception or call 613-
New Program Information:
55 Alive Mature Driving Course - David Jones
You should update your driving skills even if you haven't been involved in a collision in 40 years. With aging, changes occur in hearing,
vision, flexibility and reaction time. You can learn to adjust your skills to compensate for those changes. This course will take place over
2 half day sessions. Instructor is trained from the Ontario Safety Council.
Computer Beginner (NEW) - Lionel Wagner
For people who have not operated a computer before or are having difficulty in basic operation.
Computer Beginner (General) - Lionel Wagner
For people who know the basic operation of a computer but need help with specific problems.
• Students for both classes are encouraged to bring their own laptops so that they can be adjusted to their specific needs.
Felted Wool Hat - Valerie Hennigar
For those of you who love to knit and never felted before, this technique will help you explore felting knitted items. You will complete a
beautiful 100% wool felt hat.
The Joy of Play - Mary Harvey, CMP
Join this light-hearted, interactive class to boost your brain cells, while rediscovering the joy of play. Through a variety of easy, fun
theatre and arts exercises, you will exercise your brain and your sense of humour. They say that 'laughter is the best medicine' ...and
they're right. A good belly laugh reduces stress hormones, increases blood flow and exercises a lot of muscles!
Introduction to Painting - Patrick Cocklin
Learn th different techniques to get paint onto a canvas. This will be a great introduction to Painting under the supervision of a
professional artist. You will also learn about the different tools you will be using. Painting supplies will be included. There will be a
supply fee of $10.
Learn to Speak Mandarin - Dr. Qian
It is never too late to learn a new language. Join Dr. Qian once a week to learn how to speak Mandarin. No previous knowledge is
required. Learning tools will include photographs, books and music.
Memory Fitness - Maria Giovannitti
The memory fitness program incorporates physical and cognitive exercise and socialization. Physical exercise improves heart and lung
function, priming the brain for learning. A cardio routine is offered at the beginning of each class. Cognitive training creates new
connections in the brain. Classes offer a variety of fun activities that stimulate the senses and brain function. Socialization enhances the
cognitive exercise experience and helps strengthen learning. Social interaction is encouraged during each session.
Memory Wire Bracelet - Margo and Elizabeth
Beginning jewellery makers will really enjoy working with memory wire. Make an easy beaded coiled bracelet in an afternoon.