Programs & Leagues
TGCA Adult/Senior Programs
TGCA programs have something for everyone! Check out our Fall 2026 programs below
As a community association, part of our mission is to provide community amenities combined with an array of programs like yoga, various leagues, a drop-in quilting group, a tables top games club, a seniors social group, and art classes in North Calgary. We are consistently building on our programs to suit the needs of residents in Thorncliffe and Greenview. If you have a suggestion for a program or you’d like to lead a committee, club, league or group, please contact Vanessa, v.gillard@tgcacalgary.com.
Please see the current terms and conditions of your league or program participation here.
Adult/Senior Programming at the TGCA
Hatha Yoga | Fall 2026 sessions announced below
Click below to register for yoga:
Hatha Yoga is a mindful, lightly flowing class that builds strength, flexibility and breath work. Luann teaches an alignment-based flow – using breath to link the poses together. It is important to build strength and balance, as well as the flexibility that yoga is known for. This is an intermediate class but beginners are welcome to come and learn. Meet some nice folks who have realized the value of a yoga practice in their lives at Hatha Yoga at the TGCA.
The known physical and mental benefits of yoga practice are many. Here are just a few you can look forward to:
- Increased fitness
- Reduced symptoms of depression
- Pain relief
- Emotional stability
- Mental acuity development
- Better sleep
- Reduced inflammation and stress response
Fall 2026 sessions
Tuesday sessions are in the Thorncliffe room at 7:15 – 8:15 pm
Tuesday session 1: Sept. 8 – Oct. 27, no class on Oct. 20 | 7 dates | register Aug. 21 – Sept. 4 | fee: $70 for TGCA members, $105 for non-members
Tuesday session 2: Nov. 3 – Dec. 15 | 7 dates | register Oct. 16 – 30 | fee: $70 for TGCA members, $105 for non-members
Friday sessions are in the Thorncliffe room at 10:30 – 11:30 am
Friday session 1: Sept. 11 – Oct. 30 | 8 dates | register Aug. 21 – Sept. 4 | fee: $80 for TGCA members, $120 for non-members
Friday session 2: Nov. 6 – Dec. 18 | 7 dates | register Oct. 16 – 30 | fee: $70 for TGCA members, $105 for non-members
Location
Classes are in the Thorncliffe Room, which is right beside the admin office in the main lobby on the south side of the TGCA facility.
Pricing
Registration fee is $10 each class for members and $15 for non-members.
Drop-in fee is $12 for members and $18 non-members. Luann, the instructor, will take cash only on Tuesdays but you can pay in the office on Fridays with cash, credit or debit.
What you’ll need
Bring a yoga mat and any props that you may need in your practice and wear something comfortable.
Memberships
$15 annually for residents of Thorncliffe & Greenview, as well as the greater Calgary area. This is a TGCA program, so you’ll get a 1/3 discount as a member. Please purchase or renew your membership here.
If you have any questions or need assistance with your registration and payment, please contact Vanessa, v.gillard@tgcacalgary.com.
To pay online
If you are a member, please sign into your account and then return to this page. More info on signing into your account here. Click on the option that you’d like and add the classes you’d like to your cart. When you are happy with what’s in your cart, click checkout. This will bring you to the payment page.
All prices are subject to GST.
Chair Yoga | Fall 2026 session 1 registration now open!
Join us for a 1-hour yoga practice that will include modified yoga poses, with the support of the chair, breathwork, and mindfulness. Our experienced instructor will provide adaptations for all-levels, including gentle poses within the chair and standing with the support of the chair. Our classes are a great way to engage with your community while finding gentle movement for yourself.
This class will increase your range of motion and improve strength and flexibility, you’ll learn stretches and create balance in both your body and mind while combining a fusion of general exercise and yoga while seated, with an option to do standing poses too. It’s a great class for those that aren’t as mobile or are looking to get some exercise in a low-impact environment.
Instructor bio: Meet Stephanie. Her yoga career began in 2021 and since then she hasn’t looked back! As the owner of the Alberta Yoga College, yoga is fundamental in her life, enabling her to share her passion each day throughout the community. She is a 200HR E-RYT and 500HR RYT certified yoga teacher. She specializes in yoga education – training yoga teachers, chair and modified yoga for aging adults, persons with limited mobility, and persons with disabilities, as well as the practices of wheel and aerial yoga.
Fall 2026 session information
Thursday sessions, 10 – 11 am
Thursday session 1: Sept. 10 – Oct. 29 | 8 dates | register Aug. 25 – Sept. 8 | $80 for TGCA members, $120 for non-members
No class Nov. 5
Thursday session 2: Nov. 12 – Dec. 17 | 6 dates | register Oct. 26 – Nov. 9 | $60 for TGCA members, $90 for non-members
Registration
You may register for this class online, in the office or over the phone. If you miss the registration window, you can pay drop-in in the office before class.
Register in the office/over the phone
The TGCA office is located in the south building off of the main lobby. Registrants may pay with cash, debit, Visa or Mastercard in person.
To register over the phone, call 403-274-6840, and we can register you with either Visa or Mastercard payment.
Register online
If you are a member, please ensure that you are logged into your account. Here’s the account overview for your reference.
When you are logged in, return to this page click on the registration option at the top of the section and add your choice to your cart. Review your cart and proceed to checkout.
Members – If you are logged into your membership account, you can proceed to checkout and pay with Visa or Mastercard.
Non-members – If you’re not a member, you’ll need to fill in all the information in the checkout page and then your Visa or Mastercard information to pay and register.
Location
This class takes place in the Thorncliffe Room-beside the office across from the main hall. The room has access for those with disabilities via the ramp and sliding doors at the main lobby entrance on the south east side of the building. Please also find persons with disabilities parking on this side of the building.
Attire & Equipment
Participants should wear comfortable fitness or leisure clothing and appropriate shoes for a fitness activity, and will require a yoga mat if intending to participate in the standing aspects of the programming.
Pricing
Registered pricing: Registered classes cost $10 per date for members & $15 per date for non-members.
Drop-in: This class is open for drop-in. Drop-in is $12+GST and non-members $18+GST. Those paying drop-in may do so in the office with cash, debit or credit.
Membership
Become a member at the TGCA and save! Annual memberships are only $15 for residents and non-residents of Thorncliffe Greenview. Purchase your membership here.
Already a member? Find your membership account here.
Questions?
If you have any questions about this program, please contact the programming and community engagement coordinator, Vanessa, v.gillard@tgcalcalgary.com or 403-274-6840 ext. 100.
Adult Art Classes | Fall 2026 classes announced below
Learning a new method of expression is a great way to explore your creativity, meet new people in the community and keep your mind keen while relieving stress. The TGCA features various forms of artistic classes, and we invite you to come and communicate what’s in your mind through line, colour and form while expanding your self-confidence and skill in a safe and nonjudgmental environment.
Where? All art classes are in The Horizon Room, in the mid-section of the centre. Wheelchair accessible and washrooms adjacent. See entrance map at the bottom of this page.
When? Adult art classes are Wednesdays at 7 – 8:30 pm & Saturdays at 10:30 am – 12:30 pm.
Class size is maximum 8 registrants per class, due to small class sizes and structure, drop-in is not available for these classes.
Materials are not included in the class fees and students will need to bring supplies to class. Please see materials list per class below. All materials chosen by the instructor are intended to fit a budget.
Fees are specific to each class. Painting class fees are more than others because it’s a longer class. See class descriptions for prices below. GST will be added to your total at checkout.
Registration When registration is open, you can click on the registration link under the class title to register online or come into the office and register in person.
Members get a 1/3 discount! See the membership info and sign up here. Sign into your account here.
TGCA adult art instructor, Debra Ward
Debra Ward is a Canadian artist born in Banff, Alberta, whose light-filled oil paintings celebrate the wild beauty of land, water, forest, and prairie. A BFA graduate of the Alberta University of Arts, Debra is an accomplished educator, juried member of the Alberta Society of Artists, and an active exhibitor across Western Canada. Her work appears in numerous private and public collections throughout North America. Visit her website debraward.ca
Saturday morning class
Develop your Creative Process in Acrylic
Fees: $160 for members | $240 for non-members
Saturday, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | 8 dates, Oct. 10 – Nov. 28 | registration open Sept. 18 – Oct. 2
Working first from instructor-selected photos and later from your own images, this course guides you through the creative process, from choosing a subject to developing a strong, visually engaging painting. You’ll learn how to quickly block in the basic composition, sketch the underlying structure onto the canvas, and simplify forms and values to create a solid foundation. Through colour harmony, texture, and varied brushwork, you’ll add interest to every part of the scene while learning to mix a rich range of colours. As you progress, smooth transitions with subtle tonal shifts will appear. Using layering techniques, you’ll build depth and atmosphere. Acrylic paint’s quick drying time makes it easy to adjust edges, refine details, and rework areas as needed—so you can change, enhance, or add anything as the painting develops. Open to beginner and intermediate artists, this class is best approached as an acrylic painting course, though the basics can apply to watercolourists as well. Expect to work on each painting over one or two classes.
Materials required for this class here.
Wednesday evening class
Fees: $120 for members | $180 for non-members
Wednesdays, 7 – 8:30 pm | 8 dates, Sept 30 – Dec. 2 | no class on Nov. 11 | registration open Sept. 14 – 28
This class explores pastel techniques, composition tips, and colour-blending strategies for creating striking effects. Through hands-on drawing exercises, you’ll practise loose, free-hand techniques while working with subjects such as perspective, textured fields, river reflections, waterfalls, florals, rock studies, and still life using everyday objects. Learn when to use expressive gesture, relaxed contour lines, and adjusted values to add depth and light. Working with pastel, pen, charcoal and eraser, each class includes a guided project from start to finish, with opportunities to develop more substantial work over a two-day period. Ideal for beginner and intermediate artists.
Materials required for this class here.
Drop-in Quilting Group
Drop-in Quilting Group Wednesdays, 10:30 am – 4:30 pm in the Thorncliffe Room | $12+tax | Fall 2026: October 7 – December 23, no Quilting on Oct. 21 & Nov. 11
Nothing brings the idea of comfort to mind quite like a vibrant, inviting and cozy quilt. Why not make your own? The quilting program is a great place to meet some like-minded, crafty folks in the area. There are several quilters that participate in this small program that have plenty of knowledge to share and stories to tell.
This is a TGCA members’ program, which requires a membership to participate. Become a member here. If you are already a member and need to renew, please follow the instructions on the membership overview page to login and renew.
This program takes place in the Thorncliffe Room on Wednesdays, 10:30 am – 4:30 pm, so there’s lots of time to spread out and get some opinions on your latest project. The room is very large, and there are 3’x 6’ tables provided to put your materials and machine on.
There is an iron and ironing board provided by the group leader, Shelley.
Coffee is provided free of charge at each quilting day.
Participants can pay with cash, VISA, MasterCard or debit at the office, which is right next to the Thorncliffe room.
If you have any questions, you can call Vanessa, 403-274-6840 or email v.gillard@tgcacalgary.com.
Seniors' Coffee Talk
Coffee Talk is a great place to meet some new folks from the neighbourhood
Come and enjoy some coffee or tea, biscuits, and company in the boardroom on Tuesdays. There’s a variety of board games, puzzles and playing cards for participants to use. Come by yourself, meet a friend there, meet some new people, or connect with old friends. Enjoy some refreshments and the company of your neighbours or strike up a conversation with someone you haven’t met before. Creating new connections in the community is what Coffee Talk is all about.
When: Tuesdays, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Where: the TGCA boardroom, south building beside the main lobby sliding doors.
What: coffee, tea, biscuits, games and conversation.
Who: seniors (loosely defined) – age is not important, just bring your enthusiasm!
Fee: pay what you can, tin next to the coffee and biscuits (Toonie suggested).
Entertainment: Puzzles, board games, cards and magazines provided. Please feel free to bring group activities to share with other Coffee Talkers.
Coffee Talk program guidelines: Program participants are expected to treat each other with courtesy and respect. Please come to the office and tell our programming and community engagement coordinator, Vanessa, if someone is being unkind or disruptive. Please put your games and puzzles back in the box by 12:30 pm and leave on the table.
If you have any questions, please contact Vanessa, 403-274-6840, v.gillard@tgcacalgary.com
Out of the Box Games Club
Out of the Box Games Club Join us Thursday evenings for tabletop games, all are welcome!
Out of the Box Games Club is your go-to spot for tabletop fun! Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, join us for a night of strategy, laughter, and good company.
Each week, we feature a fun selection of board games/card games like: Seven Wonders, Magic: the Gathering, Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, Citadels and more! Want to learn Magic: The Gathering? We’ve got 40- and 60-card decks ready for teaching and mini-tournaments—so whether you are a beginner or looking for others to play in the community this club is for you!
Got a favourite game but need more players? Bring it along and let’s play!
This is an inclusive, friendly gathering. All are welcome and a TGCA membership is not required to participate.
When: Thursdays, 7 – 9 pm
Where: the TGCA boardroom, south building beside the main lobby sliding doors.
What: Tabletop Games! Board games, card games.
Who: adults and youth (14+) – age is not important, just bring your enthusiasm!
Fee: $2 cash only. Please bring exact change, if possible. This is a drop-in club. No registration required.
Thursday night Out of the Box Games Club guidelines:
• Club participants are expected to treat each other with courtesy and respect.
• Please treat games that are shared with care.
• Games club leaders are neighbourhood residents Sierra and Krista. They will be on site to provide guidance in learning new games or just playing your fav ones.
• Games provided by club leaders but please feel free to bring your favourite game with you.
• Game play will begin shortly after 7 pm, so please try to be on time to make sure everyone is included in the evening’s activities.
If you have any questions about this club, please email Vanessa, v.gillard@tgcacalgary.com.
Art Club | October through April
Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm in the Horizon Room | begins October 1
Have you been putting that art project off for weeks? Maybe you’re looking for the right space and time? Come to the TGCA on Thursdays to work on your current art project with other club members. It could be anything from sketching to landscape painting to button making. If it’s artistic and you can tote your supplies to and from art club, you’re invited to join the club. Art club is a supportive space where members are encouraged to be their creative selves and move their projects along while making connections with other folks from the area.
Dates/time: each Thursday evening from 6:30 – 8:30 pm, October through April
Fee: $2 cash for each club night. This is a drop-in club, and members will need to sign in each night.
Ages: This is an adults-only club. Childcare is not provided, so please leave the kiddos at home.
Registration: please preregister before 6 pm by sending an email to the group leader to let them know that you plan to attend. Email is tgca.art.club@gmail.com.
Facility: there are bathrooms adjacent to the space for anyone who needs water or cleanup at the end of the evening. The Horizon Room is a small space, so please be mindful when choosing a project to work on at Art Club.
Supplies/storage: This club is for individual projects, there are no supplies provided and no storage on site. Club members are required to bring their projects in and out each club night.
Membership: Club members are required to have a current TGCA membership. A membership is just $15/annually and you can get yours online here or come to the TGCA office and sign up.
Directions: The Horizon Room is in the old lobby on the east side of the middle section of the community centre. See the orange star on the site map on the bottom of our contacts page here.
If you have any questions about this club, please email Vanessa v.gillard@tgcacalgary.com.