Fitness Programs

The Township of West Lincoln offers fitness programs for all interests and levels. We strive to offer something for everyone so residents have plenty of opportunities to stay active.

All fitness programs are held at the West Lincoln Community Centre, located at 177 West Street, in Smithville. Fitness classes are offered four times per year: fall, winter, spring and summer. Register early to ensure your spot in a class.

Adult Fitness Programs

Registration for our summer fitness programs opens on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 10 a.m. Most classes start the week of July 7, 2025. Learn more about each program below.

Register online through Active Network (3% processing fee applies)
Register in person with cash, cheque, debit or credit at the West Lincoln Community Centre, 177 West Street, Smithville, ON L0R 2A0, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday
Older Adults 55+ receive a 10% discount

Chair Yoga with Melinda

Chair yoga is one of the most accessible forms of yoga. It’s a great way to start if you’re a beginner, have limited mobility or an injury. You will move through a series of yoga postures from a seated position while increasing mobility, strength and stretching the body and relaxing the mind. Bring one yoga block.

$80 per participant
8-week program
Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.
July 8 to August 26

Full Body Slow Flow with Kara

A practice that synchronizes breath with movement. Designed to bring balance to the body and mind through holding poses and exploring what each pose offers you. Expect poses that work various muscle groups, including standing poses, balance poses, twists and backbends. This is not a beginners class.

$80 per participant
8-week program
Tuesdays at 7:45 p.m.
July 8 to August 26

Gentle Yoga with Melinda

This class is slow paced and will focus on strengthening, relaxing, stretching and breathing. This class is suitable to all levels, including beginners. Modifications will be offered as needed. Bring a mat, a strap and blocks.

$70 per participant
7-week program
Mondays at 10 a.m.
July 7 to August 25 (excluding August 4)

$60 per participant
6-week program
Wednesdays at 9 a.m.
July 16 to August 27 (excluding August 6)

Hatha Yoga for Tight Hips with Kara

This class is designed to release tension and improve mobility in the hips. This class combines gentle postures and mindful breathing to increase flexibility, reduce tightness, and enhance stability. Perfect for all levels, we’ll work through a series of poses that open and strengthen the hip muscles, leaving you feeling balance, relaxed, and recharged. Suitable for all levels including beginners. Bring at mat, two blocks and a yoga strap.

$80 per participant
8-week program
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
July 8 to August 26

Man Stretch - Yoga for Men with Megan

“I’m not flexible enough for yoga!” ... This class is for you! This fun and non-traditional yoga class is aimed at helping men stretch out tight, rigid bodies while increasing strength, balance and flexibility. Using yoga as our guide, we will utilize a wide variety of postures aimed at relieving stress and bringing ease back into the body. This class is suitable for all levels and abilities.

$80 per participant
8-week program
Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
July 9 to August 27

Healthy, Safe, Strong Exercise Program for Older Adults

The Township of West Lincoln has partnered with the Niagara Region to offer this free community-based group exercise program that helps seniors improve balance and strength and reduce the chance of falls held at the West Lincoln Community Centre. Classes run every Thursday at 2:30 p.m.

To register please call the Niagara Region 905-980-6000 ext. 3844. For more information visit their website.

Skating Schedule

Public skating is held at the West Lincoln Community Centre located at 177 West Street in Smithville. To find the Public Skating Schedule and Skating Fees, please click on the button below.

Skating and Shinny