Fitness
June 25, 2023
Oak Bluff cardio is a great program. Marci is fantastic instructor and always makes the class a lot of fun. Marci provides options for each skill level during the session. Looking forward to the summer session. Thank you Marci!
June 23, 2023
I would highly recommend taking the cardio and strength class with Marci. Great workouts where you truly feel your hard work the next day. Music selection is great and Marci keeps us entertained with stories. Must have workout on your “time for me” schedule. Thanks Marci
June 20, 2023
Cardio, Core & Strength is a great program, friendly knowledgeable instructor. Excellent way to meet people in the community.
June 15, 2023
Fusion fitness is a great workout class. Marci makes it fun and is very good at suggesting different exercises if you cannot do some of them. I would recommend this class for anyone from beginner to experienced.
June 15, 2023
Tia Chi
I like this new program very much and hope Tai Chi will be offered this September. Andrew once again shows what a great instructor he is. He requests our feedback and acts upon making improvements and/or changes. It’s been a learning process for both him and his students and I think we all have worked as a team to make Tai Chi a great experience.
Ellie E
May 11, 2023
Cardio Strength Fusion has given me confidence to challenge myself with other strength training to compliment my work in Cardio Strength. My instructor Andrew Schindle is so innovative and passionate when he develops new ways to either modify or kick the exercises up a notch. I love the variation in equipment he has acquired to keep the class moving forward, fun and challenging. As well as the mind body and spirit affirmations at beginning of the class. Nice touch!
I highly recommend this program for middle age or older adults as well, as those folks that are just getting back into fitness.
Margaret M
May 6, 2023
I have attended Andrew's Fit and Flex classes at the HHC centre for several years ..in fact since he started in Headingley. It would be hard to find a more dedicated and concerned Fitness Instructor than Andrew. He is diligent about keeping up with any new information that comes his way, takes ongoing and further instruction and tests himself, makes sure that each individual understands not only what to do, but how and why the routines work. He regularly brings in new information about how practical to our daily lives the activities are, and even tries to make sure that we enjoy the music used and that we all have had some input in that! I have attended these types of classes for the best part of 40 years and Andrew may be the best Instructor I have ever had!
Bettyann O
May 6, 2023
Here's the recipe for our terrific Cardio-Strength Fusion classes. Mix a dollop of friendly people, a knowledgeable instructor with a generous measure of wit and good humour, a pinch of laughter, and lots of exercises with variations to meet each person's needs and abilities. Mix it all together and that's what gets dished out at Cardio-Strength Fusion classes with Andrew. Come and join the fun!
Heather M
May 5, 2023
Fit & Flex
Andrew is always expanding his repertoire of exercises and his knowledge of seniors' fitness is impressive.
Susan R
May 5, 2023
I had been attending our Instructor, Andrew’s Cardio classes in Charleswood, and when I moved to Headingley in summer of 2021 was so pleased to learn he taught here as well. Andrew is a well qualified instructor. He always has our best interest in mind when instructing. Gives explicit instruction and shows routine before we try it, always watching that we are executing right moves. At beginning of class gives us a little Heath lesson regarding falls and about our knees, hips etc. Very helpful! Andrew asks class from time to time for our fed back and is always pleased to implement our requests and talk them over with us. Andrew refreshes our exercise routines, which I especially like, challenges my abilities to do more. I’m 76 years young and would not be as fit and strong as I am without the help of Andrew’s classes.
Sandra A
May 5, 2023
The fit and flex program is a perfect fit for me. It incorporates cardio, strength, balance and stretching .I always feel better after and the social aspect is very important as well. I would recommend giving it a try. Our instructor, Andrew is very knowledgeable and well aware of our abilities and limitations.
Bonnie B
May 4, 2023
I highly recommend the Fi t& Flex program!! I have been participating in this program for many years now and Andrew always makes it new and challenging. He creates great exercise programs and pairs them with the perfect tunes to make it a fun workout!!
Yoga
June 15, 2023
Gentle Flow Yoga - Headingley
My husband and I take the class together and very much enjoy it. We are not able to take the summer session, but are planning to come back in the fall.
Linda N
May 12, 2023
The thing about yoga is that it is a practice and there is absolutely no one better at it than the other (No judging) & Emily makes that clear throughout her classes. The stretches, the poses, the breathing, and the everything else in between is all at your own pace and your own ability. I’ve been practicing yoga for 18 years doing a very similar routine to the one Emily teaches and the yoga has helped me get out of a very dark place at one time.After that time, I continued with yoga mostly at home a couple days a week until MHRD offered a class on Monday evenings. I used to have hip, back, neck and shoulder issues. After 1 hour of Emily’s class, I go home feeling so much better and usually have a much better sleep and we all know how important sleep is for our health. When I have missed a class, my body and my mind definitely notice the difference. Emily also gives some 5-10 minute stretches(while watching TV at home) to do during the week or when we are in between sessions. Those 5-10 minutes make a world of difference to start out your day or help with a better sleep. I have an ongoing shoulder issue, but Emily tweaks any of the poses as to not injure it more(very accommodating to each specific person and their needs). I guess in a nut shell, once you’ve tried yoga with Emily, (it takes a few months of practice to feel comfortable) you’ll realize the benefits for your body and mind. When you stop doing it, that’s when you really realize how important it is to keep it up.
Kelly M
May 9, 2023
This year I started taking Leanne's Thursday morning yoga classes with my neighbors who had taken it last year & I love it! Leanne is a great instructor; friendly, experienced & conscientious. She's always checking in to see what she can do for us to improve our experience. I find it has been very helpful with my balance, my flexibility, my mind and my daily movements! It's also a very friendly atmosphere & the facility is great! I've met nice folks from the community & even gained a walking buddy!
HeatherM
May 5, 2023
Gentle Yoga with Lorraine
I always feel relaxed and rejuvenated after Lorraine's classes. I appreciate her gentle and informative teaching style.
Gentle Flow Yoga
LeAnne is a knowledgeable and experienced instructor. She has really helped me to progress with my yoga.
Lisa L
May 5, 2023
I was very satisfied with the Monday evening yoga program offered in Sanford this year. I think the instructor offered a number of modified moves and varied each class to keep it interesting and therapeutic. She is sociable and motivating as the class lead. Unfortunately due to a recent injury I was unable to attend the spring session but I plan to attend again in the fall if it is offered and I am healed. My daughter attended in the winter and is attending now and is equally enjoying the experience.
Kelly D
May 5, 2023
I have enjoyed my Yoga experiences with Emily for many years I have progressed easily with Emily’s patient and nonjudgmental assistance The classes are always being changed up so we are doing a different set of practices each week while incorporating the basics The atmosphere is friendly and I find it enjoyable.
Barbara & Bob L
May 4, 2023
My husband and I have been attending the gentle yoga at the centre for a few years now. We enjoy the classes very much. The room is lovely with the light from the windows and just a nice size for the number in class. Leanne, the instructor is very good. She knows her postures and is very good at explaining them to the class. We hope the centre will continue to offer these classes.
Parent & Child
June 5, 2023
Shake, Rattle & Roll - Oak Bluff
The instructor was fantastic- Very high energy and organized. My 2 & 4 year old boys loved attending the program and have asked to return.
June 5, 2023
Stay & Play - Sanford
We love play group. If you’re thinking about going- just go. We have made friends, and it’s such a great space to be around other parents from our community to ask questions and bounce ideas off of. My 3yr old asks to go back all the time to see her friends, and I look forward to adult conversation.
June 6, 2023
Stay & Play - Sanford
So enjoyable to have a relaxed setting to get to know the local parents & kids in our community! It was nice that it was flexible so we could come/go depending on the kiddo’s schedule!
Sue k
May 19, 2023
I’ve really enjoyed attending Wiggle Tales with my Granddaughter. Sydney does a great job!
Tara P
May 10, 2023
I can't say enough goodthings about the kids programs and instructors with the MHRD. As a parent, I'm always looking for activities that my children will enjoy and that will help them grow and develop, and I have found that and more with them!
The programs are engaging, educational, and most importantly, fun! My kids are always happy with what they have learned and eager to go back. And what really sets these programs apart are the amazing instructors. I have had the pleasure to know Laura and Kirsten for many years now. They are knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and great with kids. They have a real talent for making learning exciting and accessible, and my kids love them.
I have seen my children develop new skills, gain confidence, and make new friends through these programs. I am so grateful for the positive impact they have had on my family. I would highly recommend MHRD to any parent looking for high-quality kids programs with amazing instructors.
Workshops
June 6, 2023
Beekeeper for an Afternoon Part 1
This experience is good for all ages. Teachers could bring small groups of students. Very interesting and enjoyable.
Summer Camp
July 2023
My son was just 5 and I was a little apprehensive about sending him to a camp with such a wide age range but we gave it a shot. He was absolutely beaming after the first day! He had made so many new friends and kept up with all of the older kids in the games and activities and the older kids took him under their wing. He couldn’t wait to go back each morning! He begged me to sign him up for another camp so we did for later this summer! 10/10 kind and caring instructors!
July 2023
My son really enjoyed himself. Each day he came home happy and was excited to go back again. I highly recommend these summer camp programs and think it’s great for the kids to have fun and keep busy. It also gives them an opportunity to learn and meet other kids in the community and neighbor communities. I will definitely sign my son up again for more programs/camp.
July 2023
This is an excellent option for kids in the summer! Our kids had a blast!
July 2023
This day camp kept our kids occupied and engaged all week! And the bonus part is that it's close to home. Highly recommend!