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Posted on: March 18, 2025

[ARCHIVED] New Seniors Can Move Program Supports Active Aging in Coquitlam

Two older adults participating in a fitness class, stretching their arms upward. Older adults looking to stay active and independent will soon have a new opportunity with Seniors Can Move — a low-cost, inclusive fitness program launching at Maillardville Community Centre in April.

COQUITLAM, B.C., March 13, 2025 – Older adults looking to stay active and independent will soon have a new opportunity with Seniors Can Move—a low-cost, inclusive fitness program launching at Maillardville Community Centre in April. 

Stay Active, Stay Independent
 
Designed for adults 50+, Seniors Can Move focuses on gentle exercises that improve strength, balance, and mobility in a supportive environment. Staff recognized the growing need for accessible fitness options tailored to seniors and added the program to support Coquitlam’s vibrant 50+ residents. Many seniors want to stay active but face barriers in finding programs suited to their mobility levels. This initiative fills that gap, ensuring that local seniors can participate in safe, effective, and engaging physical activity at low cost.

A Program Built on Community Needs
 
Developed by Delta Gymnastics Society and funded by the Ministry of Health in partnership with the BC Alliance for Healthy Living, this program aligns with the BC Physical Activity Strategy, which supports active lifestyles and overall well-being for older adults. By promoting physical health, social connection, and independence, Seniors Can Move plays a key role in enhancing quality of life for seniors in Coquitlam.

For upcoming dates and more details, visit coquitlam.ca/50plus.

Stay Informed on Coquitlam Parks, Recreation and Culture

To stay up to date about Coquitlam Parks, Recreation, Culture and Facilities news and updates:

Media contact:
Jim Lacroix
 
Manager Community Recreation
 
prcs_info@coquitlam.ca
604-927-4386

We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (HUN-kuh-MEE-num) word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-KWET-lum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the q̓ic̓əy̓ (kat-zee), and other Coast Salish Peoples.

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