MPCA PROGRAMS
The Mount Pleasant Community Association offers something for everyone to keep you busy this winter! Come join us!
Children and Youth Programs
MPCA Playgroup
Where: Lower Hall
Who: Children 0-5 years
When: Weekdays, 9:00 – 11:00 am
What: Playgroup is a great way for both kids and adults to make friends in the neighbourhood
For more information and to register, click here.
Pleasant Heights Before and After School Care
Where: Lower Hall
Who: St. Joseph’s students 5-12 years
When: Weekdays, before and after school
What: Spots available for children in kindergarten through grade 6. Our school age care program is licensed and accredited with many long term staff
For more information and to register,
phone: (403) 289-8233 or (403) 220-1212.
Website: click here.
Sportball
Where: Upper Hall
When: Sunday afternoons
What: Sportball is a method-backed sports program for children designed to spark a lifelong passion for staying active.
For more information and to register, please email Calgary@Sportball.ca or call (403) 975-2936.
Website: click here.
New* Go Play!
Where: Upper Hall
Who: Children 18 months – 7 years
When: Wednesday starting 4:30 pm
What: GoPlay! is your new local sports club for kids 18 months to 7 years old
For more information, click here.
To register, click here.
Adult Programs
Aspire to Inspire Zumba
Where: Upper Hall
When: Mondays, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
What: Fun cardio and muscle toning in one. Try it for free Mondays
For more information and to register, click here.
Phone: (403) 975-5817
Email: ATIZumba@gmail.com
Flow Martial Arts
Where: Upper Hall
When: Mondays & Wednesdays, 8:00 – 9:00 pm
What: Your destination for traditional Filipino Martial Arts (FMA). Whether you’re a beginner or experienced in other martial arts, we provide an open and friendly environment
For more information, click here.
Phone: (587) 891-8108
Email: fma.academy.calgary@gmail.com
Calgary Rakushinkan
Where:Upper Hall
Who: Adults & Youth 14+
When: Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
What: Learn Japanese sword and other martial arts – kenjutsu, iaijutsu, aikijujutsu, aikido and more.
For more information and to register, click here.
Phone: (403) 401-8257
Email: rakushincalgary@gmail.com
Yoga in Mount Pleasant with Trish Hardy Yoga
Where: Upper Hall
When: Thursday 7:45 – 8:45 pm
What: With almost 30 years of yoga experience in the world of yoga, Trish’s classes are for all levels of practicioners.
For more information and to register, please contact Trish Hardy.
Phone: (403) 620-4990
Email: hardytrish@ymail.com
Website: click here.
Fly Right Swing Dance Lessons
Where: Upper Hall
When: Friday evenings
What: Fly Right Swing is one of Calgary’s top Swing Dance organizations.
For more information, click here.
MPCA Book Club
Where: Lower Hall
When: Fourth Tuesday of each month, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Essentrics
Essentrics® gentle fitness
Where: Upper Hall
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 – 11:00 am
What: The Essentrics® technique simultaneously strengthens and stretches all muscles. Gabrielle is a level 4 certified Essentrics® instructor. Walk-ins welcome!
For more information and to register, please contact Gabrielle Börger.
Text: (403) 809-9363
Email: mauvefitnesscalgary@gmail.com
Tai-Chi: MPCA Fitness
Where: Upper Hall
Who: All are welcome!
When: Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:00- 10:00 am
What: Enhance balance, flexibility, memory, and concentration. Enroll for $5 per class (full session sign-up) or $6 drop-in.
For more information and to register, please contact Linda.
Email: pleasanttimes@mpca.ca
Exercise Class: MPCA Fitness
Where: Upper Hall & Online
Who: All ages and fitness levels
When: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:15 – 11:00 am, Fridays, 9:30 – 10:15 am
What: Join our inclusive fitness classes, which are suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Our sessions focus on enhancing aerobic fitness, strength, balance, and flexibility with tailored options for varying fitness levels. Enroll for the full session or drop-in.
For more information and to register, please contact Linda.
Phone: 403-289-8390
Email: pleasanttimes@mpca.ca
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga: MPCA Fitness
Where: Upper Hall
Who: All ages and fitness levels
When: Wednesdays, 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
What: Chair yoga is a wonderful way for everyone to access the many benefits of yoga. Yoga calms the nervous system, increases strength and mobility and, through gentle stretching, increases blood flow to joints and muscles. Enrol for $8 per class. Note: there is no class on the fourth Wednesday of each month.
For more information and to register, please contact Catharine.
Phone: 587-897-5887
Email: cathdurst@hotmail.com
Workout Class
Wednesday Workout with Sinead
Where: Upper Hall
When: Wednesdays, 6:45 – 7:45 pm
What: Whether you’re a fitness fanatic or just starting out, join us for a 50-minute
Wednesday workout. A weekly dose of movement, connection, and good
vibes. We will spend our time working through cardio and barre work, then
finish off the evening with mat work and stretch.
For more information and to register, please contact Sinead.
Email: sineadb@shaw.ca
Monday Afternoon Games
Where: Upper Hall
When: Mondays, 1:15 pm
What: Join us to exercise your brain and enjoy some refreshments and conversation with old and new friends. A variety of games are offered depending on what interests the attendees: there’s Whist, Scrabble, bridge, cribbage, or whatever game you’d like to suggest. Reach out to be advised when games afternoons are happening.
For more information and to register, please contact Yvette.
Phone: 403-803-7697
Email: yvette.v53@hotmail.com
Crafternoons | Arts and Crafts Sessions
Where: Upper Hall
Who: Ages 14 and Up
When: Mondays, 1:15 pm
What: Classes nourish your creative abilities and let you spend an enjoyable afternoon with others at the same time. These two-hour Crafternoon classes are sponsored by MPCA. They include all materials, use of professional grade tools, with experienced artisans leading the projects. Classes take place in MPCA’s Upper Hall on select Wednesday afternoons. All skill levels are welcome, no experience needed. This is an amazing opportunity to gain insight into a new medium and connect with new people.
For more information and to register, click here
