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:
- Tuesdays: 1 – 2:30 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 10 – 11:30 a.m.
- 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
- Courtenay: Six Wednesdays, February 28 - April 3 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
For more information, click here - Courtenay: Eight Wednesdays, June 5 - July 24 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
For more information, click here - Courtenay: Six Wednesdays, April 17 - May 22 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
For more information, click here - Nanaimo: Five Thursdays, March 7 - April 4 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. or 1 to 2:30 p.m.
For more information, click here - Nanaimo: Six Thursdays, May 2 - June 6 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
For more information, click here - Nanaimo: Five Thursdays, June 13 - July 11 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
For more information, click here - Nanaimo: Six Thursdays, May 2 - June 6 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
For more information, click here - Nanaimo: Five Thursdays, June 13 - July 11 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
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Greater Victoria Area
- Colwood: Seven Wednesdays, March 6 - April 24 from 10:30 a.m. to noon
For more information, click here - Colwood: Seven Wednesdays, May 8 - June 19 from 10:30 a.m. to noon
For more information, click here - Oak Bay: Seven Tuesdays, May 7 - June 18 from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
For more information, click here - Oak Bay: Seven Thursdays, May 9 - June 20 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
For more information, click here - Oak Bay: Seven Thursdays, July 18 - August 29 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
For more information, click here - Saanich: Five Mondays, May 6 - June 10 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
For more information, click here - Saanich: Six Mondays, July 15 - August 26 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
For more information, click here - Saanich: Seven Wednesdays, May 8 - June 19 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
For more information, click here - Saanich: Eight Wednesdays, February 28 - April 24 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
For more information, click here - Saanich: Four Wednesdays, August 7 - August 28 from 1 to 2 p.m.
For more information, click here - Saanich: Eight Mondays, Feburaury 26 - April 22 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
For more information, click here - Duncan: Five Fridays, April 19 - May 24 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
For more information, click here - Duncan: Five Fridays, May 31 - June 28 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
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Vancouver Coastal
- Richmond (Cantonese): Twelve Wednesdays, April 3 - June 26 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
For more information, click here - Richmond: Five Thursdays, April 4 - May 2 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
For more information, click here - Richmond: Five Thursdays, May 23 - June 27 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
For more information, click here - Vancouver (Cantonese): Thirteen Fridays, April 5 - June 28 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
For more information, click here - Vancouver: Six Wednesdays, April 3 - May 8 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
For more information, click here - Vancouver: Six Thursdays, May 23 - June 27 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
For more information, click here - Vancouver: Six Wednesdays, April 3 - May 8 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
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North Shore & Sunshine Coast
- West Vancouver: Six Fridays, April 5 - May 10 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
For more information, click here - West Vancouver: Six Fridays, May 24 - June 28 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
For more information, click here - North Vancouver: Six Fridays, May 10 - June 28 from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m.
For more information, click here - North Vancouver: Six Fridays, April 5 - May 10 from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m.
For more information, click here - Sechelt: Sechelt Aquatic Centre, Nine Fridays, April 5 - May 31 from 10 a.m. to noon
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Fraser Region
- Abbotsford: Six Fridays, February 16 - March 22 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
For more information, click here. - Langley: Eight Tuesdays, March 12 - April 30 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
For more information, click here - Langley: Seven Tuesdays, May 7 - June 25 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
For more information, click here - Langley: Eight Tuesdays, July 2 - August 20 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
For more information, click here - Surrey (Punjabi): Six Tuesdays, April 9 - May 14 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
For more information, click here - Surrey (Punjabi): Six Tuesdays, May 21 - June 25 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
For more information, click here - Guildford: Eight Wednesdays, April 3 - May 22 from 1 to 3 p.m.
For more information, click here - Coquitlam: Six Thursdays, May 30 - June 27 from 2:15 to 3:45 p.m.
For more information, click here - Coquitlam: Six Thursdays, April 4 - May 9 from 2:15 to 3:45 p.m.
For more information, click here - Hope: Nine Tuesdays, April 25 - June 27 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. (No Class May 30th)
For more information, click here - Chilliwack: Six Mondays, April 8 - May 13 from 1:45 to 3:15 p.m.
For more information, click here - Chilliwack: Six Mondays, May 20 - June 24 from 1:45 to 3:15 p.m.
For more information, click here - Agassiz: Six Wednesdays, March 6 - April 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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Central Interior
- Kamloops: Eight Tuesdays, March 5 - April 30 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
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North & Central Okanagan
- Kelowna: Eleven Wednesdays, April 10 - June 19 from 10:30 a.m. to noon
For more information, click here - Vernon: Five Tuesdays, May 14 - June 18 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
For more information, click here - Vernon: Six Tuesdays, April 2 - May 7 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
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South Okanagan
- Osoyoos: Nine Wednesdays, January 17 - March 13 from 1 to 3 p.m.
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Northern Interior, Northwest & Northeast
- Prince George: Eight Tuesdays, April 2 - May 21 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
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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.
More resources
- 40 activities for people living with dementia and care partners booklet from McGill University.