Special Events
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Join co-authors Shawna Thibodeau and Amanda Sterczyk at a talk about their book, "Shawna's Outreach: When we each give a little, a lot gets done." Shawna will discuss her experiences with providing outreach to people living on the streets of Ottawa, followed by a book signing. English and French versions will be available for sale at the event for a minimum donation of $10, payable by cash, cheque, or e-transfer. 100% of royalties earned on the book will go directly to Shawna's Outreach.
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Book Signing Events for Seniors' Exercise Guides:
1. Saturday, October 28th, 2023, 11:00 am-1:00 pm, Coles Carlingwood Books for sale: Balance Exercises for Fall Prevention, Chair Exercises for Fall Prevention, Balance 2.0: Preventing Falls with Exercise 2. Saturday, November 18th, 2023, 11:00 am-2:00 pm, Coles Billings Bridge Books for sale: Balance and Your Body AND Balance 2.0 (Foundations of Balance Series), Chair Exercises for Fall Prevention AND The Aging Parents Book (Seated Exercises for Seniors' Well-being Series) |
Please join us for the official book launch on Tuesday, October 17th, 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. We will have a table set up at Morning Owl Coffeehouse & Parlour (229 Armstrong Street) to sell and sign copies for $10 (payable by cash, cheque, or e-transfer).
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Free Fall Prevention Workshop in Spanish, Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023, 10:00 am FREE EVENT
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How Can Seniors Prevent a Fall? Online workshop,
Fri, Nov 6th, 2020, 10:00 am FREE EVENT 
Learn about the balance "sweet spot", the complexity of our balance system, and how easy it is to incorporate exercise into your daily life to improve your balance and prevent falls.
Visit the Ottawa Public Library website to register. Registration required. |
Online Seniors' Home Fitness Classes, Fridays at 10:00 am, November 2020 FREE EVENT
Hosted by the Ottawa Public Library. Registration required. Access the classes via the library's website (follow the instructions in each class link).
Fri Nov 13, 2020: Standing workout Fri Nov 20, 2020: Seated workout Fri Nov 27, 2020: Lying down workout |
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Balance and Your Body. Online workshop, July & August 2020
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How Can Seniors Prevent a Fall? Online workshop, Friday, July 10th 2020, 10:00 am FREE EVENT
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More Seniors' Home Fitness Classes, Fridays at 10:00 am, JULY 2020 FREE EVENT
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Please visit the OSCA website to register for one of these workshops. Pay what you can.
Mon, July 20th, 2:00 pm Mon, Aug 17th, 2:00 pm |
Learn about the balance "sweet spot", the complexity of our balance system, and how easy it is to incorporate exercise into your daily life to improve your balance and prevent falls.
Visit the Ottawa Public Library website to register. |
Hosted by the Ottawa Public Library. Registration required. Access the classes via the library's website (follow the instructions in each class link).
Fri July 17, 2020: Standing workout Fri July 24, 2020: Seated workout Fri July 31, 2020: Lying down workout |
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Seniors' Home Fitness Classes, Fridays at 10:00 am, May 2020 FREE EVENT
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Official Book Launch! Sat. Feb. 29, 2020, 1:00 pm EST
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Official Book Launch! FXN Physio, 1185 Bank St., Tue. Nov. 26, 2019 FREE EVENT
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Hosted by the Ottawa Public Library, these classes will take place Fridays at 10:00 am in May. Details and links below. NOTE: Access the classes via the library's website (follow the instructions in each class link).
Fri May 15, 2020: Standing workout Fri May 22, 2020: Seated workout Fri May 29, 2020: Lying down workout |
Date: Sat. Feb. 29, 2020
Time: 1:00 pm EST Location: Facebook It'll be a virtual launch -- aka a Facebook Live video, with the replay posted to IGTV and YouTube. Tune in live to be eligible to win a free, signed copy of "Underwear." I'll chat about the genesis of this book, read an excerpt, and answer questions. |
Date: Tuesday, November 26th, 2019
Time: 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm; reading at 7:45 pm Location: Function Physiotherapy, 1185 Bank Street, Ottawa Join us for the official book launch of Your Job Is Killing You: A User's Guide to Sneaking Exercise Into Your Work Day |
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Fitness for Fall Prevention Workshops, Ottawa Public Library, Oct. 2019, FREE EVENTS
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Book signing! Ottawa Valley Wellness Show, Renfrew Armories, Sat. Aug. 31, 2019, FREE EVENT
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1. Centennial Branch, 3870 Old Richmond, Tuesday, October 1, 1:30 pm
2. St-Laurent Branch, 515 Côté, Thursday, October 3, 2 pm 3. Alta Vista Branch, 2516 Alta Vista, Thursday, October 10, 2 pm Visit the OPL website to register. |
This free event runs from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on August 31st. I will be reading an excerpt from one of my books at 11:00 am, then selling and signing copies. Please visit the OVWS website for more info.
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Official Book Launch! FXN Physio, 1185 Bank St., Thu. Jul. 11, 2019
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Activate Fitness Expo, Ottawa Conference & Event Centre, Sat. Apr. 13, 2019, FREE EVENT
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Date: Thursday, July 11th, 2019
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm; reading at 1:45 pm Location: Function Physiotherapy, 1185 Bank Street, Ottawa Join us for the official book launch of Balance and Your Body: How Exercise Can Help You Avoid a Fall |
Essentrics® demo in the fitness zone. Led by Amanda Sterczyk, Rox Broughton, and France Viau.
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Official Book Launch! Wed. Sep. 19th, 2018, FXN Physio, 1185 Bank St, FREE EVENT |
Workshop & Book Signing: I'm not sitting anymore, what now?! Mon. Jul. 23, 2018, The Mvmt Co., 101 4th Ave |
Date: Wednesday, September 19th
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: FXN Physio, 1185 Bank St (Old Ottawa South) Join us for the official book launch of Move More, Your Life Depends On It. There will be books for sale*, light refreshments, and the opportunity to have your book autographed! There's lots of free parking at the side and rear of the building. |
“Sitting is the new smoking” is a catchphrase that has led to a misguided war on seats. Too much sitting is not the problem, but rather, lack of movement is the problem. Swapping out your seat for a standing desk is not the solution - you’re just going from immobility while seated to immobility while standing. Nor is a one-hour workout followed by an entire day of sitting still the way to go. So, what is the solution? Making a commitment to move more every day. But how?
This interactive workshop will equip you with practical solutions to transform you into a committed mover. Learn how small tweaks can add up to big changes in your body - physically, mentally, and emotionally. |
Live Music Essentrics Fundraiser, McNabb Community Centre, Thursday, March 23, 2017 |
Essentrics Techniques Workshops, Fri. Oct 28th, 2016, UOttawa Minto, Sun. Oct 30th, 2016, Glebe Fitness |
Thur., March 23rd, 2017, 7:30 pm & 8:30 pm: Two special Essentrics classes. They’re special for 2 reasons: my good friend, the amazing singer Danielle Allard, will be providing live music during the classes. She’ll be performing original selections from her debut solo album, Chameleon, to coincide with the Essentrics workout. As well, this class is a fundraiser. All money raised will go to VoiceFound, a survivor-led non-profit organization that delivers inclusive services, prevention training and strategic programs to individuals impacted by child sexual abuse, survivors of human trafficking and those at-risk of sexual exploitation.
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This special workshop will help you enhance your Essentrics Workout. It will be a practical, hands-on session, teaching you how to modify your positioning so you're targeting the correct muscle groups. Modifications will be explained, demonstrated, and practiced by participants. Minimum of 5 participants per session required.
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FREE WORKSHOP: I'm not sitting anymore, what now?!
Sun. Mar. 6, 2016, Manotick Natural Market, 1143 Tighe St., Manotick
Thu. Mar. 31, 2016, The Unrefined Olive, 151A 2nd Ave., Glebe
“Sitting is the new smoking” is a catchphrase that has led to a misguided war on seats. Too much sitting is not the problem, but rather, lack of movement is the problem. Swapping out your seat for a standing desk is not the solution - you’re just going from immobility while seated to immobility while standing. Nor is a one-hour workout followed by an entire day of sitting still the way to go. So, what is the solution? Making a commitment to move more every day. But how?
This interactive workshop will equip you with practical solutions to transform you into a committed mover. Learn how small tweaks can add up to big changes in your body - physically, mentally, and emotionally.
This interactive workshop will equip you with practical solutions to transform you into a committed mover. Learn how small tweaks can add up to big changes in your body - physically, mentally, and emotionally.
8th Annual Ladies Getaway Weekend, Chateau Montebello, Apr. 2nd, 2016
Wake Up with Essentrics, 7am & Essentrics Barre, 3:30pm
Jewel 98.5 is hosting the 8th Annual Ladies Getaway, April 1st-3rd at the beautiful Chateau Montebello. I am pleased to be contributing to this great event by leading 2 Essentrics sessions on Saturday, April 2nd. Click here for more information on this unique event. |
The Good Companions Centre Health Fair, Mar. 22nd, 2016
I am pleased to be participating in The Good Companions Senior Centre Health Fair. Visit my booth to learn how men and women of all ages can remain stable, able and strong with Essentrics. For more information, click here to visit TGC's website.
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Bust A Move for Breast Health, Ottawa Athletic Club - Mar 5th, 2016 |
LiquidGym Therapy & Training Centre, 2nd Anniversary Open House - Nov 10th, 2015 |
Essentrics with Amanda Open House - Sept 10th-Sept 17th, 2015 |
Bust a Move for Breast Health raises funds for the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre. I was a fitness leader at the 2014 event, and this year, I will have a booth in the BAM Marketplace. Drop by to learn about the breast cancer rehab workout created by Miranda Esmonde-White, and enter for your chance to win a copy of the DVD, a copy of her New York Times Bestseller "Aging Backwards", or a pass to the spring session of Essentrics with Amanda classes.
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Essentrics - Maintaining a Youthful Body with Dynamic Stretching, 1:30 pm
What’s the secret to maintaining a youthful body? Muscle strength and flexibility. Poor posture and stiff muscles that don’t allow you freedom of movement are signs of tight, weak, or inflexible muscles that aren’t doing their jobs. These muscles have atrophied. Muscle atrophy is a reduction in blood circulating to that muscle, causing protein cells to dry up and collapse from lack of nourishment and moisture. Motion is lotion - it keeps your muscles and joints lubricated. Learn how the Essentrics technique matches flexibility and strength of all 600+ muscles in a balanced way to enhance overall strength, posture, and mobility, and eliminate joint pain. |
The first week of classes will be free and open to all. However, pre-registration is required, as space is limited. Everyone who registers and pays for fall classes by Sept 22nd, 2015 will be entered into a draw to win an autographed copy of Aging Backwards - now a New York Times bestseller!
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International Plowing Match & Rural Expo, Finch, ON - Sept 25th, 2015 |
Special Fundraising Classes: Get Michelle Home - July 7th-23rd, 2015 |
The International Plowing Match, or IPM, is a weeklong event that showcases agriculture, and is one of Canada’s largest outdoor shows! With over 80,000 people in attendance this event highlights different rural communities across Ontario every year.
Join me in the Lifestyles Tent on Friday, Sept 25th at 4:00 pm for an Essentrics workout. For more info on this event, visit their website. |
Essentrics with Amanda will host special fundraising classes to Get Michelle Home. Michelle Earle is a local mother, social worker, and fitness instructor who was paralyzed in a freak accident a few months ago. She can't go home until her house is retrofitted for her wheelchair, costs that her insurance company won't cover. Local businesswomen are joining forces to raise the money and get her home with her family.
The classes are pay-by-donation, and all money raised will go to the fund for Michelle Earle. UPDATE: Thanks to everyone who attended the outdoor classes and donated! $570 was raised to help get Michelle home. |
Park Place Retirement Residence Seniors' Fair - May 29th, 2015 |
Carlingwoood Riverstone Community Health and Wellness Spring Fair - May 6th, 2015 |
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Park Place Retirement Residence is hosting a seniors' health and wellness fair. Exhibitors are businesses such as Essentrics with Amanda, that provide services to seniors living in Ottawa.
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The Carlingwood Retirement Community is opening their doors to the surrounding community during this health and wellness fair. Exhibitors are businesses such as Essentrics with Amanda, that provide services to seniors living in Ottawa.
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Activate Ottawa Health & Fitness Expo - May 2nd & 3rd, 2015 |
Bust A Move for Breast Health - Feb. 22nd, 2014 |
ACTIVATE Ottawa Health and Fitness Expo is an engaging two-day fitness festival that will leave you feeling inspired to live an active and healthy life! ACTIVATE is more than just an expo, this is your opportunity to take your fitness to the next level by engaging in master and celebrity fitness classes, workshops, challenges and clinics or by simply immersing yourself in the high-energy atmosphere of the trade show floor.
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Bust a Move for Breast Health raises funds for the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre. I was honoured to be a volunteer fitness leader for the 2014 event, getting the crowd ready for Derek Hough (from ABC's Dancing with the Stars) with a dynamic stretching warmup (aka Essentrics!). Thanks to my onstage team: Kathryn, Maria, Jonathan, and Chris from Fred Astaire Dance Studio.
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