Adult and Senior Programming

The Gentle Reset is a new 10-week community cohort designed to support the physical, mental, emotional and social recovery of new caregivers during the critical “fourth trimester” and beyond. This program is a fun approach to wellness with participation and resources from certified specialists, including a postpartum doula, board-certified music therapist, postnatal yoga instructor, and recreation practitioners, as well as community activities for staying active with your little one! This program is ideal for most newborns up until walking age.

Wellness areas that are included within this cohort are as follows: 

• Welcome/Play-Based Introduction 
• Babywearing & Attachment: Holding Your Baby, Building Your Bond 
• Swimming at the Summit 
• Postnatal Yoga Session 
• Music Therapy Session 
• Mindfulness for Parents: Finding Calm In The Chaos 
• Stroller Walk at Neil's Pond 
• Preparing for the Transition: Returning to Work After Maternity Leave 
• Picnic in the Park/Healthy Eating and Feeding
• Self-Care Activity & Celebration 

Schedule: Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.
Program Duration: April 1 (10 weeks)
Location: Paradise Double Ice Complex (Youth Centre)
Admission: $10 per session (includes baby and caregiver)
Registration: Registration opens on Monday, March 23 at 12:00 p.m. for Paradise Residents. Tuesday, March 24 at 12:00 p.m. for non-residents. To secure your spot, visit the Town's Recreation Portal.

Saddle up for an introduction to Country Line Dancing classes. Colleen Hann takes her style of Country Line Dance to Paradise and she wants you to join her! This 6-week series of classes will show you the ropes and have you kicking up your heels in no time. If you are interested in keeping a beat, tapping away to the fun country line dances, then you won't want to miss out!

Schedule:

• Thursday 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Program Duration: February 26 - April 2, 2026
Location: Paradise Double Ice Complex (Warming Room)
Admission: $60 for the entire program (six weeks)
Registration: Registration opens on Wednesday, December 17. To secure your spot, visit the Town's Recreation Portal.

Through the simple process of pulling loops, Winnie Glavine from Hooked Creations NL, introduces a fun and easy way of learning the basics of rug hooking. Create your own masterpiece over the course of six weeks on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.. Participants will learn about the history of rug hooking in this province, tools of the trade, tips on choosing colours, pulling loops, and finishing your creation!

All participants will receive a starter kit including a beginner frame, hook, foundation fabric, and rug hooking materials.

Registration is required and opens on Wednesday, December 17, with classes beginning on February 25. The cost to register is $150 for the full course (6 classes)

Schedule:

• Wednesday 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Program Duration: February 25 - April 1, 2026
Location: Paradise Double Ice Complex
Ages: 13 years old and up
Admission: $150 for the entire program (six weeks)
Registration: Registration opens on Wednesday, December 17, at 2:00 p.m. To secure your spot, visit the Town's Recreation Portal.

Walking is a great way to stay active and socialize with others! Residents can enjoy our indoor walking space free of charge from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Indoor walking shoes are required for participation; outdoor footwear must be removed before entering the gymnasium.

Please note there is no programming on the following days.

• March 27
• April 3 to 10
• May 18

Schedule: Monday to Friday 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Program Duration: September 8 - June 26, 2026
Location: Paradise Double Ice Complex (Hedley Blundon Gymnasium)
Admission: Free drop-in

Get ready to slide into some fun with shuffleboard! The game involves using a cue to push a weighted disc across the board and rack up points in designated zones. Shuffleboard is a perfect partner game and each round, teams are picked at random. Plus, it's a low-impact, social activity that's sure to put a smile on your face!

Schedule:

• Monday 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (January 12 - March 23, 2026)
• Tuesday 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (January 13 - March 24, 2026)
• Wednesday 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (January 14 - March 25, 2026)

Program Duration: January 12 - March 25, 2026
Location: Paradise Double Ice Complex (Resource Room A)
Admission: $25 per person
Registration: Registration opens on December 17 at 11:00 a.m. for Paradise Residents and on December 19 at 11:00 a.m. for non-residents. To secure your spot, visit the Town's Recreation Portal.

Cornhole, the beloved game of North America! Two teammates take turns pitching bean bags at a target board, aiming for the perfect bullseye to score points and triumphantly hit 21 first. And the best part? The teams shuffle every round, so you never know who will be your next cornhole buddy. So, grab a bean bag, get your game on, and experience some light-hearted fun and socializing!

Schedule:

• Friday 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (January 16 - March 20, 2026)

Program Duration: January 16 - March 20, 2026
Location: Paradise Double Ice Complex (Resource Room A)
Admission: $10 per person / per session
Registration: Registration opens on December 17 at 1:00 p.m. for Paradise Residents and on December 19 at 1:00 p.m. for non-residents. To secure your spot, visit the Town's Recreation Portal.

Move over, baseball! There's a new MVP in town, and it's called Pickleball! This paddleball game has the best aspects of tennis, badminton, and table tennis and is the fastest growing sport in North America. It's a low-impact way to stay active and have a blast! You can team up with a buddy or play doubles with four players. So, grab your crew, and let's get pickling! With our four courts available for each time slot, we're thrilled to offer pickleball court rentals.

Schedule:

Sunday

• 4:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.
• 5:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m.
• 6:00 p.m. - 6:50 p.m.

Location: Paradise Double Ice Complex (Hedley Blundon Gymnasium)
Admission: $12 per court
Registration: To book a court, visit the Town's Recreation Portal.

Pickleball is the North American sweetheart of sports, growing at lightning speed! It's a paddleball sensation that blends the best bits of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Gather your two or four pals and dive in for a low-impact, high-energy way to keep fit and have a blast!

Schedule:

Tuesday

• 8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
• 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Thursday

• 8:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
• 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Program Duration: April 13 to June 19 2026
Location: Paradise Double Ice Complex (Hedley Blundon Gymnasium)
Admission: $25 per person
Registration: Registration opens on April 7 at 1:00 p.m. for Paradise Residents and on April 9 at 1:00 p.m. for non-residents. To secure your spot, visit the Town's Recreation Portal.

Pickleball is the North American sweetheart of sports, growing at lightning speed! It's a paddleball sensation that blends the best bits of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Gather your two or four pals and dive in for a low-impact, high-energy way to keep fit and have a blast!

Drop-in Availability
Thursday: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Admission: $6 per person

Get your friends together for a round of pickleball. We are offering pop-up daytime court rentals during Easter Week. We have four courts available to rent per time timeslot. No equipment required, we have paddles and balls available to use!

This paddleball game is like the lovechild of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, and it's the fastest growing sport in North America. It's a low-impact way to stay active and have a blast. You can team up with a buddy or play doubles with four players. So, grab your crew, and let's get pickling! 

Location: Paradise Double Ice Complex (Gymnasium)
Date: Tuesday, April 7 and Thursday, April 9
Session Times:   

• 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
• 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
• 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.

Admission: $12 per court
Registration: 

Registration will take place online only through the Town's Recreation Portal.

March 23, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. for Paradise Residents
March 25, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. for non-Paradise Residents.