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Choose to Move

Choose to Move

About the Program

Choose to Move is a free 3-month program that empowers older adults across BC to become more active, socially connected, and confident in their health. With personalized guidance and ongoing support, participants build healthy habits that last a lifetime.

An initiative of the Active Aging Society, funded by the BC Ministry of Health, Choose to Move is offered in person at locations across BC and online—so you can join from home and stay active your way.

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More About Choose to Move

Choose to Move is a flexible program tailored to each participant’s unique needs and interests. With the support of a trained activity coach, and a community of peers, participants create personalized plans, stay motivated, and build confidence in becoming more active.

The program is delivered in partnership with the Active Aging Research Team.

education@bcrpa.bc.ca

Program Offerings

Locations Across BC

Blind Bay

Shuswap Lake Estates

Info Session

Fall Dates TBA

CTM Class Info

Fall Dates TBA

AA Class Info

Fall Dates TBA

Register

Okanagan Similkameen

Recreation Centre Similkameen

Info Session

Fall Dates TBA

CTM Class Info

Fall Dates TBA

AA Class Info

Fall Dates TBA

Register

(250) 499-2400

Peachland

Peachland Community Centre

Info Session

Wednesday, September 16 at 9:30AM

CTM Class Info

Wednesdays at 9:30AM

AA Class Info

N/A

Register

250-767-2133

Penticton

Penticton Community Centre

Info Session

N/A

CTM Class Info

N/A

AA Class Info

Thursdays at 1:30PM

Register

(250)490-2426

Princeton

Senior Centre Branch #30

Info Session

Tuesday, October 6 at 3:00PM

CTM Class Info

Tuesdays at 3:00PM

AA Class Info

Tuesdays at 4:00PM

Register

250-295-6067

Salmon Arm

SASCU Recreation Centre

Info Session

Fall Dates TBA

CTM Class Info

Fall Dates TBA

AA Class Info

Fall Dates TBA

Register

(250) 832-4044

Vernon

Vernon Recreation Centre

Info Session

Wednesday, September 9 at 2:30PM

CTM Class Info

Wednesdays at 2:30PM

AA Class Info

N/A

Register

(250)545-6035

West Kelowna

Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre

Info Session

N/A

CTM Class Info

N/A

AA Class Info

Mondays at 1:15PM

Register

(778)797-7665

Delta

Kennedy Seniors Recreation Centre

Info Session

Wednesday, September 9 at 10:30AM

CTM Class Info

Wednesdays at 10:30AM

AA Class Info

Wednesdays at 9:30AM

Info Session

604-594-2717

Ladner

McKee Seniors Recreation Centre

Info Session

Friday, September 11 at 1:00PM

CTM Class Info

Fridays at 1:00PM

AA Class Info

Fridays at 12:00PM

Register

604-946-1411

Langley City

Timms Community Centre

Info Session

Saturday, September 12 at 11:30AM

CTM Class Info

Saturdays at 11:30AM

AA Class Info

Saturdays at 9:00AM and 10:15AM

Register

604-514-2940

Mission

Mission Leisure Centre

Info Session

Monday, September 14 at 11:30AM

CTM Class Info

Mondays at 11:30AM

AA Class Info

N/A

Register

604-820-5350

New Westminster

Century House

Info Session

Wednesday, September 9 at 3:00PM

CTM Class Info

Wednesdays at 3:00PM

AA Class Info

Wednesdays at 1:00PM and 2:00PM

Register

(604) 519-1066

Port Moody

Port Moody Recreation Complex & Weight Room

Info Session

Friday, September 18 at 1:30PM

CTM Class Info

Fridays at 1:30PM

AA Class Info

Fridays at 11:45AM and 2:30PM

Register

(604) 469-4556

Surrey

Newton Seniors Centre

Info Session

Tuesday, September 8 at 2:00PM

CTM Class Info

Tuesdays at 2:00PM

AA Class Info

Tuesdays at 1:00PM

Register

604-501-5100

White Rock

Kent Street Activity Centre

Info Session

Monday, September 14, Time TBA

CTM Class Info

Mondays, Time TBA

AA Class Info

Mondays, Time TBA

Register

604-541-2199

POwell River

Powell River Recreation Complex

Info Session

N/A

CTM Class Info

N/A

AA Class Info

Thursdays at 1:00PM

Register

(604) 485-8903

Vancouver – Kerrisdale

Kerrisdale Community Centre

Info Session

Tuesday, September 22 at 1:00PM

CTM Class Info

Tuesdays at 1:00PM

AA Class Info

Tuesdays at 2:00PM, Fridays at 5:30PM

Register

604-257-8100 ext. 1.

Vancouver – Killarney

Killarney Community Centre

Info Session

Wednesday, September 16 at 1:45PM

CTM Class Info

Wednesdays at 1:45PM

AA Class Info

Wednesdays at 2:45PM

Register

604-718-8211

Vancouver – Trout Lake

Trout Lake Community Centre

Info Session

Tuesday, September 15 at 1:45PM

CTM Class Info

Tuesdays at 1:45PM

AA Class Info

Tuesdays at 2:45PM

Register

604-257-6955

West Vancouver

West Vancouver Senior’s Activity Centre

Info Session

N/A

CTM Class Info

N/A

AA Class Info

Saturdays at 11:15AM

Register

604-925-7280

Duncan

Cowichan Aquatic Centre

Info Session

Thursday, October 1 at 1:30PM

CTM Class Info

Thursdays at 1:30PM

AA Class Info

Thursdays at 2:30PM

Info Session

250-746-7665

Ladysmith

Frank Jameson Community Centre

Info Session

Tuesday, September 15 at 1:00PM

CTM Class Info

Tuesdays at 1:00PM

AA Class Info

Thursdays at 1:00PM

Register

Nanaimo

Bowen Park

Info Session

N/A

CTM Class Info

N/A

AA Class Info

Wednesdays at 2:15PM

Register

Saanich

Saanich Commonwealth Place

Info Session

Fall Dates TBA

CTM Class Info

Fall Dates TBA

AA Class Info

Fall Dates TBA

Register

Shawnigan Lake

Shawnigan Lake Community Centre

Info Session

Tuesday, September 22 at 11:00AM

CTM Class Info

Tuesdays at 11:00AM

AA Class Info

Tuesdays at 12:15PM

Register

Victoria

Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre

Info Session

Fall Dates TBA

CTM Class Info

Fall Dates TBA

AA Class Info

Fall Dates TBA

Register

250-361-0732

TBA

TBA

Info Session

TBA

CTM Class Info

TBA

AA Class Info

TBA

Register

N/A

Virtual

Zoom

Info Session

Saturday, September 12 at 9:00AM

CTM Class Info

Saturdays at 9:00AM

AA Class Info

Saturdays at 10:00AM

Register

Virtual

Zoom

Info Session

Wednesday, September 23 at 10:00AM

CTM Class Info

Wednesdays at 10:00AM

AA Class Info

Wednesdays at 11:00AM

Register

Virtual

Zoom

Info Session

Thursday, September 24 at 9:30AM

CTM Class Info

Thursdays at 9:30AM

AA Class Info

Thursdays at 10:30AM

Register

Virtual

Zoom

Info Session

Monday, September 28 at 9:00AM

CTM Class Info

Mondays at 9:00AM

AA Class Info

Mondays at 10:00PM

REgister

Virtual

Zoom

Info Session

Tuesday, September 29 at 9:30AM

CTM Class Info

Tuesdays at 9:30AM

AA Class Info

N/A

REgister

Virtual

Zoom

Info Session

Tuesday, September 29 at 6:00PM

CTM Class Info

Tuesdays at 6:00PM

AA Class Info

Tuesdays at 7:00PM

REgister

Testimonials

“From 2021 at age 71, I have suffered from depression, anxiety, and OCD, and it has become very difficult for me. I spent most days in my bedroom watching tv and only got up to eat, and do small jobs around my house. I did not exercise at all, stayed home completely as my driver’s license had been cancelled, and I felt like I was dying. At age 73 in 2023 I was very unwell, and was for the next 6 months. In the spring of 2024 I stumbled across information about these online classes. Your programs have become a life-saver, I believe, as every day I have hope & feel love, and look forward to today. Thanks to you and your team, I no longer dwell on the past, and I no longer worry about tomorrow.”
– Choose to Move Participant
“I am very grateful that I found this program and got the benefit from it. I see the change in myself after taking the program. I attended every session, the program is very well designed covering many topics that we seniors are facing. Not only physical health but also mental, social and nutritional health. All important factors in our golden age.”
– Choose to Move Participant
“I found myself a different person after attending the program. I will continue to put into practice what I have learned from my coach, continue to stay active, to move, be healthy and set new goals.”
– Choose to Move Participant
“I feel that this program came at exactly the right time. When you retire, your life changes… I feel great right now. I am feeling really good. Mentally, physically, everything.”
– Choose to Move Participant

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