Join us on Wednesday, October 21 from 11:00-12:00 pm (MST) to lean more about this innovative new Alberta program!
Lesley is a Fitness Alberta Assistant Trainer, Physical Culture Master Course Conductor and Executive Director. She is also the Executive Director of Safe Healthy Active People Everywhere (SHAPE). She holds certificates in Adult Education from U of A, Chronic Conditions Self-Management from Stanford University, and the FUNCTIONAL Aging Specialist from Functional Aging Institute. She is an Assistant Trainer and Leader of (to name a few) Mind Body, Dance, Zumba, Fusion Pilates/Yoga combo, Strength, Older Adult Gentle Fit, Functional Fitness, Fusion, Falls Prevention, Choreography, Step, and portable equipment.
Lesley has been conducting Train the Trainer programs and teaching fitness classes and workshops for over 40 years. She continues to remain current in the fitness and health and wellness industry by way of formal and informal education, continuing to travel nationally and internationally, attending and presenting at numerous fitness conferences.
Elders Moving Elders is a new initiative that has been developed to support elders throughout the province of Alberta through daily physical activity and peer leadership principles.
Elders in Motion is funded by New Horizons and AGLC, and is coordinated and facilitated by the Physical Culture Association. The program has been operating for 4 months in 10 rural and 5 urban sites. Key partners include Friendship Centres across the province, Primary Care Network, community leagues, and older adult active aging stakeholders.
The Elders learn basic exercises with portable equipment that they can do at home, in their community with friends, or just 1:1 with family or friends.
This program focuses on creating a safe, fun, inclusive and welcoming environment that fosters strong relationships and sustainable growth for seniors.
The program will continue to grow across Alberta with expressed interest. Join us on Wednesday, October 21 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm to learn about this exciting new initiative!
