Chair Yoga with Weights

Bedford Studio Space

Experience a gentler approach to Hatha Yoga. Stretch and strengthen your body in standing, seated, and balance yoga postures. Breathing exercises and other mindfulness techniques will be used to promote relaxation, healing, and resiliency. Chair yoga has many benefits for participants with arthritis, high blood pressure, and anxiety. Experience relief from pain, ease of movement, […]

$3

Makers Circle

Bedford Studio Space

BYOC (bring your own craft!) Drop by to work on your knitting, painting, needlework, crochet, or other crafting activity. Gain some helpful advice from participants, learn some new techniques or come to discuss project ideas. When: Wednesdays, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Where: Bedford Studio Space Cost: No charge. All are welcome

Free

Join a Walking Group in your Community!

436 Broad Street, West Bedford 436 Broad Street, West Bedford, NS, Canada

Would you like to join others in your community for a friendly, weekly walk? NS Walks free program, offers gentle group walks led by a trained walk leader. Our walks are great for those who might be less active and generally take place on safe, flat accessible walk routes. We have walks happening in many […]

Free

Bus Trip Celebrating NS Culture: African Nova Scotian History

Halifax Campus NS, Canada

Spend a day exploring the Black Cultural Centre, located in Cherry Brook, Nova Scotia. The Black Cultural Centre is the largest museum dedicated to African Nova Scotian legacy in Canada. Join us for a guided tour of the Centre, as well as a delicious lunch at a local eatery. When: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 Where: […]

$16

Cycling without Age

Have you seen our trishaw bicycles around the Bedford campus? Northwood has partnered with Cycling without Age to help seniors get back on bicycles. Call us to arrange your ride or keep an eye out for the bike! When: By appointment, call us to arrange your ride.

Cribbage

Halifax Campus NS, Canada

Join our popular Crib program this summer. This game welcomes those of all playing abilities, partners are not required. Players are matched on a first come first served basis and although partners are never guaranteed, we try to get everyone in the game. When: Tuesdays, 1:00pm (start date TBA) Where: Halifax Campus Cost: $2.00 drop […]

$2

Cycling without Age

Have you seen our trishaw bicycles around the Bedford campus? Northwood has partnered with Cycling without Age to help seniors get back on bicycles. Call us to arrange your ride or keep an eye out for the bike! When: By appointment, call us to arrange your ride.

Makers Circle

Bedford Studio Space

BYOC (bring your own craft!) Drop by to work on your knitting, painting, needlework, crochet, or other crafting activity. Gain some helpful advice from participants, learn some new techniques or come to discuss project ideas. When: Wednesdays, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Where: Bedford Studio Space Cost: No charge. All are welcome

Free

Games in the Park

William E. Frank Community Park & Garden 123 Gary Martin Drive, Bedford, ns, Canada

Let’s have some fun in the sun! Join us outside in the park where we will have a variety of lawn games set up for anyone and everyone who enjoys those beautiful summer days. Lawn games such as Ladder Ball, Score 4, Croquet, bean bag toss, and ring toss are all available for use. Weather […]

Free

Music in the Park

William E. Frank Community Park & Garden 123 Gary Martin Drive, Bedford, ns, Canada

Join us for some summertime live music offered in the park. Weather dependent. When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Where: William E. Frank LIVE MORE Park Gazebo Duration: July 5 to August 26 Cost: No charge. All are welcome

Free

Fall Prevention Workshops

Bedford Studio Space

This fall prevention fitness class is aimed for older adults and led by Physiotherapist and Pilates instructor, Jalisa den Hartog. Did you know that according to the World Health Organization (WHO), falls are the 2nd leading cause of unintentional deaths worldwide. It happens to be adults over the age of 60 who suffer the greatest […]

$3

Music in the Park

William E. Frank Community Park & Garden 123 Gary Martin Drive, Bedford, ns, Canada

Join us for some summertime live music offered in the park. Weather dependent. When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Where: William E. Frank LIVE MORE Park Gazebo Duration: July 5 to August 26 Cost: No charge. All are welcome

Free