{"id":5836,"date":"2025-04-16T13:21:52","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T17:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prescottgroup.ca\/?post_type=program&p=5836"},"modified":"2025-05-01T01:32:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T05:32:37","slug":"active-lives","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/prescottgroup.ca\/programs\/daytime-activities\/active-lives\/","title":{"rendered":"Active Lives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Active Lives<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Our Active Lives program is all about movement that fits you. Being active isn\u2019t just exercise\u2014it\u2019s about having fun, improving mental health, and staying strong and independent for longer. At Prescott, our inclusive programs make it easy for people of all abilities to stay moving, engaged and energized.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Active Lives activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are just some of the activities you can choose from:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Sports and games<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Play boccia, dodgeball, soccer, and more<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Swimming and gym visits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy swimming or workouts at the gym to keep fit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dance and yoga<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Move your body with dance or yoga for fun and flexibility. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Drum fit and gentle movement<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Try low-impact exercises that are easy on your body.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Meditation, relaxation and massage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Learn ways to relax, reduce stress, and feel calm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Therapy dogs and walking groups<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Walk outside with friendly dogs and meet new people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Community activities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Join activities at venues around the City including Halifax Dance and YMCA Halifax.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Program highlights and successes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What our friends are saying…<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Boost your mood<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Boccia ball makes me laugh and feel good”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Build confidence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“I really like learning how to play new games with my friends”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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New experiences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“I’ve been to lots of new places in Halifax with my friends from day programs”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u2014 Participant<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Program highlights<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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