Programs + Events

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Strap on your walking shoes and join the Sole Sisters walking group. This program is offered Wednesdays September to June at various locations around the Oceanside area. Intended for women 50+.

 Sensei Brian Purves comes to ACRA with over twenty years of teaching experience. Brian is a third degree Black Belt,  and has produced multiple Provincial and National Champions. He himself was a Karate BC Team member for seven years. Ages 8-99+. 

Join Sandra for this all-levels program which incorporates variations of squats, lunges and planks while sprinkling in balance and hidden core work where you least expect it. All levels welcome. Ages 19+. 

Gain the confidence and skills to prepare affordable nutritious meals  at home. Over the course of four classes,  you will learn essential techniques such as safe food handling,  knife skills and strategies to minimize food waste.

Our club brings together tech enthusiasts, learners, and geeks of all levels to explore the world of software development, gaming, modern application architecture, and web design. All levels welcome. Ages 15+. 

Come join Raylene for a dynamic whole-body toning workout with an emphasis on flexibility. This class will tone, improve mobility and create definition. Adults of all ages and genders will benefit from this safe workout.  

 The aim of this beginner acoustic guitar program is to provide those who are new to guitar, a solid introduction to the instrument while enabling them to play beginner friendly songs. Participants will learn basic chords and strumming patterns in a fun, relaxed environment. Ages 16+.

Beyond Beginner Guitar is intended for those who have already taken the Beginner Guitar program with Sterling. If you have not taken Beginner Guitar, but are interested and have some equivalent experience, you are welcome to sign up. Ages 16+.

Intermediate Guitar is intended for those who have already taken the Beyond Beginner Guitar program with Sterling. If you have not taken Beyond Beginner Guitar, but are interested and have some equivalent experience, you are welcome to sign up. Ages 16+.

 This series is intended for adults who are new to djembe drumming or have limited experience. Under the excellent tutelage of long-time drum lover Trish Smiley, participants will explore simple rhythms and get comfortable with the drum over the course of ten 45-minute classes. 

This series is intended for adults who have previously taken Beginner Hand Drumming class a few times and are ready to explore djembe drumming a little further. Participants will explore new rhythms and gain experience with the drum.

This series is intended for people who already have some djembe drumming experience. Under the excellent tutelage of Monica Hofer, participants will explore more complex rhythms over the course of ten classes.

Join this fast-paced, fun-loving group for an energetic indoor game of floor hockey.  This recreational coed game is open to anyone 16+.

Whether you're practicing your skills or just want to shoot some hoops, this is the perfect way to stay active and have a great time. Two programs: ages 11-15 and ages 16+. 

Offered on non-instructional days in SD69, the Coombs Fair Kids Club is a workshop series that introduces kids to a variety of activities. Sign up for one or several! 

Listen to stories and sing along with Librarian Susan Pierce. For more information about how to use Tumble Books to access some of the recommendations, watch our Tumble Book Tutorial.

Learn how to make a variety of amazing crafts from unicorns, to seed bombs, to butterfly windsocks. There is a little something for every kid. 

Intended for ages 3+

In these videos we get creative! Explore a selection of crafts and activities from blackout poetry, to terrariums, to rainbow books with us. 

There are lots of free resources out there. In these videos we demonstrate how to access and use resources such as Pebble GO, Tumble Books, Creativebug, and more.

Have a little one at home? Try these fun preschool games. Most of them require little in terms of equipment. 

 ACRA is proud to support other non-profits and individuals in the Arrowsmith  community by offering them the use of some of our supplies.