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Day of the Week | Time | Class Name | Venue | Format | Instructor | Start and End Dates |
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Monday | 5:00-6:00 pm | Stretch and Strength | Zoom link sent upon registration | ZOOM | Kim Boudreau | Monday April 4-June 27 |
Tuesday | 1:00-2:00 pm | Teena's Book Club | Address TBC on registration | In Person | Marie-Louise Doyle | Tuesday April 5 - June 28 |
Wednesday | 1:00-3:00 | Art Expression | Address TBC on registration | In Person | Polly Erskine | Wednesday April 6-June 29 |
Wednesday | 5:00-6:00 pm | Restorative Yoga | Zoom link sent upon registration | ZOOM | Kim Boudreau | Wednesday April 6-June 29 |
Thursday | 6:15-7:15 pm | Zumba Fitness | Zoom link sent upon registration | ZOOM | Christine Dubue | Thursday April 7 - June 30 |
Friday | 9:30-10:30 | Nia Fitness Wellness Lifestyle | Zoom link sent upon registration | ZOOM | Barbara Carriere | Friday April 8 - June 24 |
Date of the Week | Time | Class Name | Venue | Format | Instructor | Start and End Dates |
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Monday | 5:00-6:00 pm | Stretch and Strength | Instructor will send ZOOM link once registered | Zoom | Kim Boudreau | January 10-March 28 |
Tuesday | 1:00-2:00 pm | Teena's Book Club | Instructor will send ZOOM link once registered | Zoom | Marie-Louise Doyle | January 11- March 29 |
Wednesday | 5:00-6:00 pm | Restorative Yoga | Instructor will send ZOOM link once registered | Zoom | Kim Boudreau | January 12-March 30 |
Thursday | 6:15-7:15 pm | Zumba Fitness | Instructor will send ZOOM link once registered | Zoom | Christine Dubue | January 13-March 31 |
Friday | 9:30-10:30 | Nia Fitness Wellness Lifestyle | Instructor will send ZOOM link once registered | Zoom | Barbara Carriere | January 14-March 25 |
Day of the Week | Time | Class | Instructor | Start Date | End Date | Format |
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Monday | 5:00-6:00 pm | Stretch and Strength | Kim Boudreau | 04-Oct-21 | 13-Dec-21 | ZOOM |
Tuesday | 1:00-2:00 pm | Teena's Book Club | Marie-Louise Doyle | 05-Oct-21 | 14-Dec-21 | ZOOM |
Wednesday | 1:00-3:00 pm | Restorative Yoga | Kim Boudreau | 06-Oct-21 | 15-Dec-21 | ZOOM |
Wednesday | 1:00-3:00 | Art Expression | Polly Erskine | 13-Oct-21 | 15-Dec-21 | In Person |
Thursday | 6:00-7:00 pm | Zumba Fitness | Christine Dubue | 07-Oct-21 | 16-Dec-21 | ZOOM |
Friday | 9:30-10:30 am | Nia Fitness Wellness Lifestyle | Barbara Carriere | 15-Oct-21 | 17-Dec-21 | ZOOM |
Day of the Week | Time | Class | Instructor | Start Date | End Date |
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Monday | 5:00-6:00 pm | Stretch and Strength | Kim Boudreau | 05-Jul | 27-Sep |
Tuesday | 1:00-2:00 | Teena's Book Club | Marie-Louise Doyle | 06-Jul | 28-Sep |
Wednesday | 1:00-3:00 pm | Restorative Yoga | Kim Boudreau | 07-Jul | 29-Sep |
Thursday | 10:30-11:30 am | Franklin Method | Rowena Hall | 08-Jul | 30-Sep |
Thursday | 6:00-7:00 pm | Zumba Fitness | Christine Dubue | 08-Jul | 30-Sep |
Friday | 9:30-10:30 am | Nia Fusion | Barbara Carriere | 02-Jul | 24-Sep |
Day of the Week | Time | Class | Instructor | Start Date | End Date |
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Monday | 5:00 - 6:00 pm | Stretch and Strength | Kim Boudreau | 12-Apr | 28-Jun |
Tuesday | 1:00 - 2:00 pm | Teena's Book Club | Marie-Louise Doyle | 13-Apr | 29-Jun |
Wednesday | 1:00 - 3:00 pm | Art Expression | Polly Erskine | 14-Apr | 30-Jun |
Wednesday | 5:00 - 6:00 pm | Restorative Yoga | Kim Boudreau | 07-Apr | 30-Jun |
Thursday | 10:30 - 11:30 am | Franklin Method | Rowena Hall | 08-Apr | 24-Jun |
Thursday | 6:00 - 7:00 pm | Zumba Fitness | Christine Dubue | 08-Apr | 24-Jun |
Friday | 9:30 - 10:30 | Nia Fusion | Barbara Carriere | 09-Apr | 25-Jun |
2021 Schedule
Day of the week | Time | Class | Instructor | Start Date | End Date |
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Monday | 17:00 - 18:00 | Stretch and Strength | Kim Boudreau | January 04 | March 29 |
Wednesday | 13:00 - 15:00 | Art Expression | Polly Erskine | January 06 | March 31 |
Wednesday | 17:00 - 18:00 | Restorative Yoga | Kim Boudreau | January 06 | March 31 |
Thursday | 10:30 - 11:30 | Franklin Method | Rowena Hall | January 07 | March 25 |
Thursday | 18:00 - 19:00 | Zumba Fitness | Christine Dubue | January 07 | March 25 |
2020 Schedule
Date of the Week | Time | Class Name | Venue | Instructor | Start and End Dates |
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Mondays | 9:00-10:00 | Barre Fitness for Older Adults | Churchill Recreation Centre | Anita Findlay |
No classes the week of March 16 |
Mondays | 10:00-11:00 | Nia Fusion Dance and Sensory Based Movement Practice |
Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation | Shar Chowdhury | January 13-December 22 |
Mondays | 5:00-6:00 | Stretch and Strength | Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation | Kim Boudreau | January 13-December 22 |
Tuesdays | 11:00-12:00 | Cardio Strength | Nepean Creative Arts Centre | Nadine Fishman |
No classes the week of March 16 |
Tuesdays | 11:30 - 12:30 | Yoga Level 1 | Beyond Yoga | Leyette Ross | January 13-December 22 |
Tuesdays | 7:00 - 8:00 | Stretch and Strength | Hintonburg Community Centre | Jenny Lewis |
No classes the week of March 16 |
Wednesdays | 10:00 - 11:00 | Stretch and Strength | Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation | Gina Grottoli |
January 13-June 24 |
Wednesdays | 11:00 - 12:00 | Mindfulness Meditation | Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation | Scheherzade van Aarle | January 13-December 22 |
Wednesdays | 1:00 - 3:00 | Art Expression | Address provided upon registration Kanata Location | Polly Erskine | January 13-December 22 |
Wednesdays | 2:15-3:15 | Stretch and Strength | Goulbourn Recreation Centre | Patti Dalby |
No classes the week of March 16 |
Wednesdays | 5:00-6:00 | Gentle Restorative Yoga | Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation | Kim Boudreau | January 13-December 22 |
Thursdays | 10:00 - 11:00 | Stretch and Strength | Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation | Jenny Lewis | January 13-December 22 |
Thursdays | 1:00-2:00 | Teena's Book Club | BCA Orleans Office | Marie-Louise Doyle | January 13-December 22 |
Fridays | 9:30-10:30 | Stretch and Strength 2 | Arcana Martial Arts | Mary Jo Lewis | January 13-December 22 |
Fridays | 9:30-10:30 |
Nia Fusion Dance and |
Nepean Creative Arts Centre | Barbara Carriere |
No classes the week of March 16 |
Fridays | 11:30-12:30 | Yoga Level 2 | Beyond Yoga | Diane Lanthier | January 13-December 22 |
Fridays | 1:00 - 3:00 | Art Expression | Address provided upon registration Kanata Location | Polly Erskine | January 13-December 22 |
3rd Friday/Month | 2:00-3:00 | Franklin Method Balance and Coordination |
Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation | Rowena Hall | January 13-December 22 |
Sunday | 10:15-11:15 | Stretch and Strength 2 | Arcana Martial Arts | Jenny Lewis | January 13-December 22 |
2019 Schedule
Beginning January 7 2019 Ending April 30, 2019 *Some exceptions may apply | ||||||
Day of the Week | Time | Class Name | Venue | Instructor | Start Date/End Date | |
Mondays | 5:00-6:00 | PM | Stretch and Strength | Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation | Kim Boudreau | January 7-April 30 |
Mondays | 9:00-10:00 | AM | Barre Fitness for Older Adults | Churchill Senior Recreation Centre | Anita Findlay | January 7-March 8 |
Tuesdays | 10:30-11:30 | AM | Stretch and Strength | Nepean Creative Arts Centre | Nadine Fishman | January 15-April 30 |
Tuesdays | 11:30-12:30 | AM | Gentle Restorative Yoga | Beyond Yoga | Diane Lanthier | January 7-April 30 |
Tuesdays | 7:00-8:00 | PM | Stretch and Strength | Hintonberg Community Centre | Jenny Lewis | January 7-April 30 |
Wednesdays | 10:00-11:00 | AM | Stretch and Strength | Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation | Gina Grottolli | January 7-April 30 |
Wednesdays | 2:15-3:15 | PM | Stretch and Strength | Goulbourn Recreation Centre | Patti Dalby | January 7-April 30 |
Wednesdays | 5:00-6:00 | PM | Gentle Restorative Yoga | Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation | Kim Boudreau | January 7-April 30 |
Thursdays | 11:00-12:00 | AM | Stretch and Strength | Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation | Mary-Jo Lewis | January 7-April 30 |
Fridays | 9:30-10:30 | AM | Stretch and strength level 2 | Arcana Martial Arts | Mary-Jo Lewis | January 7-April 30 |
Fridays | 11:30-12:30 | AM | Yoga Level 2 | Beyond Yoga | Diane Lanthier | January 7-April 30 |
1 Friday/Month | 12:00-1:30 | PM | Franklin Method Balance and Coordination | Greenboro Community Centre | Rowena Hall | January 11 - April 12 |
Sundays | 10:15-11:15 | AM | Stretch and strength level 2 | Arcana Martial Arts | Jenny Lewis | January 7-April 30 |
Fall Session Runs from September 4-December 22nd!
I was thrilled to discover the Franklin Method class. Its gentle approach to mind and body integration seems like just what I need for my healing. Rowena is a very knowledgeable and inspiring instructor. The focus on coordination is helpful for my neuropathy, which has affected my proprioception (sense of where my body is in space) and balances out the strength, cardio and flexibility I’m working on. I enjoy learning about how my anatomy works. There is a strong emphasis on paying attention to how your body feels. It’s very relaxing and good for stress relief too.
All members of Breast Cancer Action are eligible to take any of the classes offered (Additional membership fee of $50 applies). Members can register and join classes at any time during the program. You will be asked to complete a waiver during the registration process. And if you are not a member of Breast Cancer Action or if it’s time to renew, please visit our membership page before you leave the website.
We encourage everyone to check out other exercising options and healthy activities during the summer.

The “More than just Fitness” Program
A recent review article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (July 2017) summarized that ‘Physical activity… has the most powerful effect of any lifestyle factor on breast cancer outcomes. At least 120 minutes per week of physical activity is recommended, but less than 13% of patients with breast cancer attain this.’
We at Breast Cancer Action are aware of the importance of physical activity, not only in reducing the risk of cancer recurrence, but also in improving one’s confidence, self-esteem, mood, and a sense of inner strength. It also allows us to enjoy work and leisure activities with more energy, and handle some of the tests and treatments we must have with resilience. We aim to assist our members in acquiring or maintaining an active lifestyle, which can only benefit them and their families.
Our program offers a variety of activities to suit different levels of fitness and interests. We offer yoga, stretch and strength (which aims to be about half aerobics and half stretching and resistance training, belly dancing, Tai Chi, and now pole walking as an intermittent offering. The emphasis is on getting fit, doing activities safely especially in view of the surgeries we have undergone for our breast cancers, and having FUN. Down the line, we are hoping to include occasional ‘extra’s’ like nutrition workshops, information sessions on the prevention and management of lymphedema, the do’s and don’ts of a personal home based exercise program, and perhaps even updates on breast cancer itself. We are collaborating with other organization In Ottawa in order to provide better information and access to programs that may be of interest to our members. One example is the free nutrition workshops offered by OICC (Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre). Another specialized fitness program under our umbrella is the Dragon Boat Team who train all year and attend many events through the summer, linking with other teams across our city, provinces and country. The camaraderie enjoyed by our Dragon Boat women is powerful.
Some women join our fitness classes for a short time during or shortly after their acute cancer treatment, and then move on. Other stay on for years and benefit from the social and emotional support that often accompanies the exercise. Many do a combination of both, wanting to remain ‘connected’ with friends and informal peer supporters. Often our members will say that taking the Breast Cancer Action classes gives them the training they need to do other exercise safely and more confidently given their post-surgery or radiation concerns. Some of us are in our 20’s; some in our 70’s or 80’s. Some of us have had an exercise routine all our lives; others are becoming active for the first time ever. We each progress at our own pace and according to what’s safe and enjoyable.
Every attempt is made to offer classes in different parts of Ottawa and at different times of the day. Our vision is that we will be able to provide more variety in future.
For more information, call 613-736-5921 or e-mail us at ed.bca@bcaott.ca
Class Locations
St Laurent Community Centre
525 Cote St.
Ottawa, ON
K1K 0Z8
Beyond Yoga
66 Hearst Way #3
Kanata, ON
K2L 2P4
Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation
1500 Alta Vista Dr.
Ottawa, ON
K1G 3Y9
Arcana Martial Arts
1484 Scott St.
Ottawa, ON
K1Y 2N4
Goulbourn Recreation Complex
1500 Shea Road
Ottawa, ON
K2S 0B2
Greenboro Community Centre
363 Lorry Greenberg Dr.
Ottawa, ON
K17 3P8
Hintonburg Community Centre
1064 Wellington St.
Ottawa, ON
K1Y 2Y3
Nepean Creative Arts Centre
35 Stafford Rd.
Nepean, ON
K2H 8V8
Churchill Seniors Recreation Centre
345 Richmond Rd.
Ottawa, ON
K2A OE7
Awaken Studio
111A Bank Street
Ottawa, Ontario
The Importance of Physiotherapy
70% of those diagnosed with cancer are struggling with physical side effects of treatment even 1-10 years after treatment has finished (1). Pain, loss of shoulder mobility, lymphedema, fatigue, pelvic problems (pain, dryness/burning, incontinence), and osteoporosis are some of these side effects.
While movement and exercise is an important component of recovery, some people need a little more help. Cancer Rehabilitation, offered by a specially-trained physiotherapist, can help you manage and improve these symptoms.
The College of Physiotherapists website has a list of physiotherapists who have indicated they work in Cancer Rehabilitation. You can access this list HERE. When referring to this list, please note that a physiotherapists' experience in cancer rehabilitation may vary widely so it is important to ask questions about their experience and treatment approach before booking; we encourage you to look at their websites and call to ask questions. You deserve to have the best care possible and work with a physiotherapist you trust."
(1) MacMillan Cancer Support (2009). It's no life: living with the long-term effects of cancer
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Phone: 613.736.5921
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