Minds in Motion®

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Learn how our fitness and social program, Minds in Motion®, helps people living with any form of early-stage dementia with gentle exercise and social activities.

COVID-19 update: Masks are now optional. To learn more about safety protocols for our in-person events, visit: alzbc.org/COVID-safety

What is Minds in Motion®?

Minds in Motion® is a fitness and social program for people living with any form of early-stage dementia to attend with a family member, friend or other care partner.

Gentle exercises are followed by social activities designed to be enjoyed in pairs. Care partners must attend. Registration fees (in-person sessions only) include the cost of the person living with dementia and one care partner. Start at any time and pay a pro-rated registration fee.

In-person and online options are available. To find a session near you and for more information, click on the region below you are interested in:

Minds in Motion® online

The online Minds in Motion® consists of a 30-minute fitness video followed by 45 minutes of social activity and is an opportunity to connect with others living with dementia. Care partners must attend.

Groups meet weekly:

  • Thursdays: 1 – 2:30 p.m.
  • Fridays: 10 - 11:30 a.m. 

Sessions are free to attend and hosted online via Zoom.

For more information and to register, please call the First Link® Dementia Helpline at 1-800-936-6033 (English) or 1-833-674-5007 (Cantonese).

 

Register for Minds in Motion®

North & Central Vancouver Island

  • Nanaimo: Six Thursdays, September 12 - October 17 (no class Oct 3rd) from 10 to 11:30 a.m. or 1 to 2:30 p.m. For more information, click here
  • Nanaimo: Six Thursdays, October 31 - December 5 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. or 1 to 2:30 p.m.
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  • Courtenay: Six Wednesdays, September 11 - October 16 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
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  • Courtenay: Six Wednesdays, October 30 - December 4 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
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  • Duncan: Seven Fridays, October 11 - December 6 (No class on Oct 25 and Nov 22nd) from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
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Greater Victoria Area

  • Oak Bay: Five Thursdays, September 12 - October 17 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
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  • Oak Bay: Seven Thursdays, October 31 - December 12 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
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  • Saanich: Six Mondays, September 9 - October 28 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
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  • Saanich: Five Mondays, November 4 - December 9 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
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  • Saanich: Four Wednesdays, August 7 - August 28 from 1 to 2 p.m.
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  • Saanich: Six Wednesdays, September 11 - October 16 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
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  • Saanich: Seven Wednesdays, October 30 - December 11 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
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  • Colwood: Six Wednesdays, September 11 - October 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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  • Colwood: Six Wednesdays, October 30 - December 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Vancouver Coastal

  • Richmond (Cantonese): Nine Wednesdays, July 3 - August 28 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
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  • Richmond: Eight Thursdays, July 11 - August 29 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
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  • Richmond: Six Thursdays, September 12 - October 17 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
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  • Richmond: Six Thursdays, October 31 - December 12 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
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  • Vancouver (Cantonese): Nine Fridays, July 5 - August 30 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
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  • Vancouver: Eight Thursdays, July 11 - August 29 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
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  • Vancouver: Six Tuesdays, September 10 - October 15 from 10:30 to noon
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  • Vancouver: Six Wednesdays, September 11 - October 16 from 1:45 to 3:15 p.m.
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  • Vancouver: Seven Tuesdays, October 29 - December 10 from 10:30 a.m. to noon
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  • Vancouver: Seven Wednesdays, October 30 - December 11 from 1:45 to 3:15 p.m.
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North Shore & Sunshine Coast

  • North Vancouver: Six Fridays, September 13 - October 18 from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m.
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  • North Vancouver: Seven Fridays, November 1 - December 13 from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m.
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  • West Vancouver: Six Fridays, September 13 - October 18 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
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  • West Vancouver: Seven Fridays, November 1 - December 13 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
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  • Sechelt: Seven Fridays, September 13 - October 25  from 10 a.m. to noon
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  • Sechelt: Seven Fridays, November 1 - December 13 from 10 a.m. to noon
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Fraser Region

  • Surrey: Seven Wednesdays, September 18 - November 6 (no classes on October 16 and 23) from 1 to 3 p.m.
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  • Abbotsford: Eight Fridays, September 13 - November 1 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
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  • Coquitlam: Six Thursdays, September 12 - October 16 from 2:15 to 3:45 p.m.
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  • Ladner: Seven Wednesdays, September 4 - October 16 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
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  • Langley: Seven Wednesdays, September 4 - October 9 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
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  • White Rock: Seven Tuesdays, September 10 - October 22 from 1 to 3 p.m.
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Central Interior

North & Central Okanagan

South Okanagan

  • Penticton: Four Tuesdays, August 6 - 27 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. For more information, click here
  • Osoyoos: Eight Wednesdays, September 4 - October 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, click here

Northern Interior, Northwest & Northeast

 

 

Minds in Motion® volunteer opportunities

Our Minds in Motion® volunteer program assistants help us to:

  • Help with the set up and clean up of refreshments, games and activities for the social part of the program.
  • Assist the program facilitator to ensure activity participation and socialization. This may include spending one-to-one time with participants who need extra support.
  • Under the direction of the fitness instructor, provide one-to-one guidance to assist participants during the fitness part of the program.

Learn more about how you can volunteer in our Minds in Motion® program in your community.

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