Bid Euchre
Mon. at 1pm
Facilitator: Shirley McGillivary
A variation of the classic Euchre card game, where you bid for the number of tricks you think your will take and the trump suit.
Interested in regular euchre?
Drop us a line and if there is enough interest, we will include it.
Book Club
3rd Tues. each month at 2:30 pm
Facilitators: Dale Banting & Sandra Venzke
This is a “Book Club with a Twist!” Every second month, in-between the Norfolk Public Library Book-Bag selection, we will be individually choosing a book related to a specific monthly theme. The themes/challenges will be varied, interesting and we’ll definitely have some fun as well as expand our reading horizons.
Duplicate Bridge
Thurs. at 12 pm
Facilitator Gary Shaw
Duplicate Bridge is a variation of contract bridge, where the same set of bridge hands are played by different competitors and scoring is based on relative performance.
Social Bridge
Fri. at 12:30 pm
Facilitator Marion Gadsby
The ultimate “trick-taking” game which combines skill with luck! PDSC Social Bridge is played in a casual and friendly setting. A great way to spend an afternoon.
Chair Fitness
Thurs. at 10:45 am
Instructor: Suzanne Arsenault
A 50-minute low impact aerobics class while sitting down! Includes warm-ups, stretching, cardio, muscle and core conditioning and cool down at the end. Please bring a set of hand weights (not more than 5 lbs. at most) stretch bands (can be purchased from the instructor for $5) and don’t forget your water!
Fabric, Fibre & Fun
Last Tues each month at 2:30 pm
Facilitator: Lee Garrett
A monthly afternoon drop-in program for those who knit, crochet, quilt, embroider, scrapbook, make cards or any other craft. Bring your own project and join us for coffee company and conversation while you work.
Forever Young Fitness:
Mon. and Wed. at 11 am
* This is an “Add-on” program not included in the Basic Membership.
Instructor: Melissa Young
A moderate level class featuring dynamic warm-ups, standing circuits with dumbbells, strength exercises, balance, mobility for joints, core strength training, upper body and static stretching. Please bring your own mat and weights.
Line Dancing - AB
(Wed. at 3:15 pm.)
Facilitators Kim McNeilly and Patti Fleischmann
PDSC offers 3 levels of Line dancing through the day, as well as a mixed evening program
AB- Absolute Beginner
Suitable for those with no previous experience.
Learn basic line dance steps and easy dances with a short sequence of simple steps to different music genres. This class is offered in a casual, fun environment while building confidence.
Line Dancing - HB
(Wed. at 2 pm.)
Facilitators Kim McNeilly and Patti Fleischmann
PDSC offers 3 levels of Line dancing through the day, as well as a mixed evening program
HB – High Beginner
Suitable for those who have mastered the AB class.
This class will improve on the execution of basic line dancing steps and move participants to a more challenging level. Students will become familiar with rhythms, tempos and patterns, as well as the techniques of line dancing. Choreographed dances include an assortment of styles (e.g. country, waltz, disco, Latin, rock, pop, swing/jazz, hip-hop, polka) which allows for great fun class.
Line Dancing - IA
(Mon. at 1 pm.)
Facilitators Kim McNeilly and Patti Fleischmann
PDSC offers 3 levels of Line dancing through the day, as well as a mixed evening program
Intermediate/Advanced
Suitable for more experienced dancers.
This class provides greater challenges with new and more advanced steps to add to your repertoire. Tags, restarts and bridges show up more often in this class.
Pickleball
Tues. at 2 pm. and Wed. at 6:30 pm
Facilitators: Patti Comeau & Morley Doan
Join the Fun! Beginners and more experienced players are always welcome. We will provide some basic instruction to the game, You can also view videos such as PlayPickleball.com or do a general YouTube search for more information.
How to Get Started.
Sign up to reserve you time on “Play Scheduler”
It’s a simple way of letting the organizers know how many participants to expect and to communicate with other players that you will be there. You can add notes, and the system will also let you know if there are more participants, than the capacity limits and start a standby list for cancellation.
Registering for Pickleball is Easy.
- Go to https://www.playtimescheduler.com/login.php
- Enter your email address click on the “Register” button.
- On the next screen select and click on the “Canada” button.
- Then select and click on the “Ontario” button.
- Scroll down to and click on the “Port Dover, Ontario, CA” button.
- The next screen will be the registration screen which is self explanatory.
- In the “Anti-Spam Verification” question at the bottom of the screen the number for the boxes is 002
If you have any difficulties logging on, contact Morley Doan at [email protected].
If you have any questions about Pickleball at the Seniors contact Morley Doan or Patti Comeau at [email protected]
Tech Help Drop-in
1st Tues each month 2:30 – 4 pm
Offered in partnership with Fanshawe College
Open to all seniors in the Port Dover area. Get free help with your laptop, tablet, cell phone or using a computer.
Walking Club
Mon & Wed at 9:30 am
Facilitators: Lynn & Case Van De Waal
This is a fun walk to music program with gentle exercises added throughout the hour. Those with walkers, canes, walking poles or walking sticks, you are all welcome in our walking group. Can’t walk for a whole hour? That’s okay, there are chairs available to rest when you need a break. Whatever works for you! Stay after class for coffee & chat time in Room C. The walking group is a safe, friendly and climate-controlled place to walk.
Chair Yoga
Tues. at 11 am. and 1 pm
* This is an “Add-on” program not included in Basic Membership
Instructor: Jenny Rice
Yoga is the practice that connects body, breath and mind. It’s a centuries old discipline, aimed at improving strength, flexibility and balance through gentle stretching and concentrated breathing. PDSC offers 3 types of Yoga classes.
A yoga class adapting poses with a chair. This class works through gentle stretches, flexibility and strength work plus balance all using a chair for support and stability. We also cultivate awareness and relaxation through mindfulness and breathwork. Please bring a yoga mat (for under your chair) and 2 blocks to class.
Sun Salutation
Thurs. at 9:30 am
* This is an “Add-on” program not included in Basic Membership
Instructor: Jenny Rice
Yoga is the practice that connects body, breath and mind. It’s a centuries old discipline, aimed at improving strength, flexibility and balance through gentle stretching and concentrated breathing. PDSC offers 3 types of Yoga classes.
A moderately paced class with more focus on breath inspired movement. Suitable for most practitioners and can be adapted. Please bring a yoga mat, 1 block and a strap to class.
Seniors Yoga
Fri. at 1 pm
Seniors Yoga: Fri. at 1 pm.
* This is an “Add-on” program not included in Basic Membership
Instructor: Jenny Rice
Yoga is the practice that connects body, breath and mind. It’s a centuries old discipline, aimed at improving strength, flexibility and balance through gentle stretching and concentrated breathing. PDSC offers 3 types of Yoga classes.
A fun and functional yoga class focusing on flexibility, strength, balance and breath work accessible to all bodies and levels of experience. Please bring a yoga mat, 1 or 2 blocks and a strap to class.