Kitchener/Waterloo

Currently there are 3 groups at varying stages of the program.  The first group has just completed their first year Septemer 2007.  The fourth group began Oct 2007.  If interested in joining the next group starting March 2008, contact Gayle Parker (519) 746-9940 or gparker@mcmaster.ca

10 week walking group. Offered 3 times a week at the Running Room 15 King St. S. Waterloo and CASH 15 Water St. Cambridge The first walk is 20 minutes and over the course of 10 weeks you will build your athletic base and be able to walk 5 km at the completion of the 10 weeks.  Walking instructor: Jennifer Foreman (Waterloo), Shirley Gutenberg (Cambridge)

10 week cooking group. Divided into 2 segments.  During this 2 hour class held at the St. John's Kitchen, 97A Victoria St. N., Kitchener and CASH in Cambridge, you will prepare a delicious and nutritious meal, eat your meal and then meet with a registered dietitian, Polly Stanley, as she explains how to make healthy food choices to control your blood sugars and fat intake.

10 week Yoga Program.  Offered at Queen Street Yoga, 44 Queen St. S., Kitchener and Atlas Yoga Studio, 7 Grand St., Cambridge.  This group is designed to improve your flexibility, breathing and teach relaxation techniques.  Instructor: Jayne Taggar

12 week YMCA Program.  Offered at AR Kaufman YMCA, 333 Carwood Dr. and Chaplin Family YMCA, 250 Hespeler Rd. in Cambridge.  This group will take you through their 12 week getting started program, where you will be exposed in a group setting to all the YMCA has to offer. 

Cambridge

Currently there are two groups in progress.  The next group will start Spring 2008.  If interested in joining, contact Shirley Gutenberg at (519)

Volunteer Opportunities

Our programs could not run without with the many volunteers.  If you have an interest in fitness and a passion for improving the lives of people with mental illness, contact Gayle Parker at (519) 746-9940 or gparker@mcmaster.ca