GERAS DANCE

The GERAS Centre for Aging Research at Hamilton Health Sciences has partnered with the YMCA. This fun 12 week dance program is designed for older adults who may have early cognitive or mobility impairments

For more information contact the YMCA location nearest you:

BRANTFORD Laurier Brantford YMCA 100 Water Street, Brantford P: 519-512-4891BURLINGTON Ron Edwards Family YMCA 500 Drury Lane, Burlington P: 905-632-5000 HAMILTON Flamborough Family YMCA 207 Parkside Drive, Waterdown P: 905-690-3555 Hamilton Downtown Family YMCA 79 James Street South, Hamilton P: 905-529-7102 Les Chater Family YMCA 356 Rymal Road East, Hamilton P: 905-667-1515 OAKVILLE YMCA of Oakville 410 Rebecca Street, Oakville P: 905-845-5597

NIAGARA E. J. Freeland YMCA 1555 Garrison Road, Fort Erie P: 905-871-9622Niagara Centre YMCA 310 Woodlawn Road, Welland P: 905-735-9622 Niagara Falls YMCA 7150 Montrose Road, Niagara Falls P: 905-358-9622 Niagara West YMCA 325 Main Street East, Grimsby P: 905-309-9622 Port Colborne YMCA 550 Elizabeth Street, Port Colborne P: 905-835-9622 Walker Family YMCA 25 YMCA Drive, St. Catharines P: 905-934-9622

​What happens during a class?

Each class consists of:

• Warm-up and cool-down
• 30 minutes of dance (both seated and standing)
• Time for socialization

Who should attend?

The class is geared towards older adults who may have early cognitive or mobility impairments (e.g. difficulty climbing stairs, walking around the block).Individuals may have a mobility aid but should be able to walk 10 meters and be able to get out of a chair (using arms is okay) unassisted.

Program dates and times vary by location. Please see the YMCA membership desk for more information. The cost is included in a YMCA membership or for a program fee. Financial assistance is available.