Programs & Leagues

TGCA Adult/Senior Programs

TGCA programs have something for everyone! Winter/Spring 2025 announcements 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, and art classes in North Calgary.

We are consistently building on our programs to suit the needs of residents of Thorncliffe and Greenview.

If you have a suggestion for a program or you’d like to lead a committee or group, please contact Vanessa, v.gillard@tgcacalgary.com.

Please see the current terms and conditions of your league play or program participation here

Adult/Senior Programming at the TGCA

Hatha Yoga | Winter/Spring 2025 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

Winter/Spring 2025 session info

Registration note: all Hatha Yoga session registration closes at 3:30 pm the Friday previous to the first class of the session.

Tuesday sessions in the Thorncliffe Room, 7:15 – 8:15 pm

Session 1: Jan. 7 – Feb 18, 7 dates – registration open Dec. 13 – Jan. 3 | $70 for members, $105 for non-members | registration now closed, please drop-in at any class

Break Feb. 25

Session 2: Mar 4 – Apr 22, 8 dates – registration open Feb. 14 – 28 | $80 for members, $120 for non-members

Session 3: April 29 – June 17, 8 dates – registration open Apr. 4 – 17 | $80 for members, $120 for non-members

Friday sessions in the Thorncliffe Room, 10:30 – 11:30 am

Session 1: Jan 10 – Feb 21, 7 dates – registration open Dec. 13 – Jan 3 | $70 for members, $105 for non-members | registration now closed, please drop-in at any class

Break Feb. 28

Session 2: Mar 7 – Mar 28, 4 dates – registration open Feb. 14 – 28 | $40 for members, $60 for non-members

No class April 4, 11, 18

Session 3: April 25 – June 20, 9 dates – registration open Apr. 4 – 17 | $90 for members, $135 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 Drop-in 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 - Senior Fitness | Winter/Spring 2025 sessions announced below

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.

TGCA Chair Yoga Instructor, Stephanie Power

Winter/Spring 2025 dates and times

This class takes place in the Thorncliffe Room off the main lobby at 10 – 11 am on Thursdays

Session 1: Jan 9 – Feb 27, 7 dates, no class on Feb 20. Registration open Dec. 20- Jan. 6 | $70 for members, $105 for non-members | registration now closed, drop in at any class

Session 2: Mar. 6 – Apr. 24, 7 dates, no class on April 10. Registration open Feb. 13 – Mar. 3 | $70 for members, $105 for non-members

Session 3: May 1 – June 19, 8 dates. Registration open Apr. 10 – 28 | $80 for members, $120 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

All Fall sessions are 6 classes | $60 for members & $90 for non-members per session. GST will be added at checkout.

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

Winter/Spring 2025 adult art 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 will feature various forms of artistic classes in Winter/Spring 2025, 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? Winter/Spring 2025 classes are Wednesdays at 7 – 8:30 pm & Saturdays at 10:30 am – noon.

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 $90 per date for members and $135 for non-members. 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.

Instructor, Karen MacDonald bio: Karen holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Alberta College of Art and Design (now Alberta University of the Arts) and a Bachelor of Education. As a multidisciplinary artist, Karen is currently focusing on a photographic printing process known as cyanotype, while also embracing a wide range of materials and techniques that align with her creative vision and themes. Through her entrepreneurial venture, Deep Blue Cyanotype, she offers handcrafted cyanotype items, prints, and workshops, providing a platform for others to explore this historic technique. Her art practice is driven by deep curiosity and openness to experimentation, blending traditional processes with innovative approaches. Karen brings this same spirit of exploration to her teaching, where she encourages participants to push the boundaries of their own creativity and develop their unique artistic voice. https://www.instagram.com/karenjmacdonald/