An association of people who are concerned with heart health or who have experienced heart issues who stay active in recreational and social programs through a heart healthy fitness program

Why be Part of CASE?

An ongoing heart health goal is to stay physically and socially active.

Most CASE members participate in Edmonton's drop-in fitness program.

This program, originally developed and offered by CASE, is now offered to anyone who has had heart issues, or are just interested in cardiac health.

This low impact program is a great way to keep active, improve your overall health and meet others who have experienced similar heart issues. However, participation in this City program is not essential to becoming a CASE member.

We belong to CASE because we find that the mutual support and friendship of other members is an important motivation to continued participation in physical fitness.

What do Case Members do?

Led by a qualified fitness leader, members work out at a level appropriate to their heart condition. The fitness program is designed to maintain a healthy heart rate while building strength, flexibility and endurance. For those who look forward to exercising with others in a team setting, volleyball is played before the class.

If they have purchased City of Edmonton Multiple Facilities Full Access Passes, CASE members may access other Edmonton drop-in fitness programs such as Aquasize, Yoga, Dancing, and the new Health Start Programs at other city facilities.

With our shared health experiences, members enjoy companionship during their work outs and at a variety of social and educational activities that are sponsored by CASE.

Where and when do we meet?

The CASE fitness program is held every Tuesday and Thursday at 3:30 PM at the Terwillegar  Rec Centre, 2051 Leger Road.

You do not have to be a member of CASE to come to the heart fitness program.

However you do have to buy a City of Edmonton recreation pass (daily, monthly or annual) to come to the facility and participate. CASE members can purchase their facility passes at a discounted rate.

Social activities are held at the South East Edmonton Seniors Association, 9350 - 82 Street, Edmonton.

How can I join CASE?

A CASE family or individual, membership costs $15.00 per year.  CASE membership provides a 20% discount for buying most recreation passes used for the CASE Classes and other city drop-in program.

Beyond the exercise program, CASE membership also provides

• CASE Newsletters

• Education / Self Help meetings

• Social events

There are additional charges some social events such as the Barbecue, Christmas Party, Golfing and the annual Golf Tournament

How can I join CASE?

When your doctor has determined your recommended guidelines for exercise such as a target heart rate, please contact:

Ron Kirschner

CASE Membership

Phone 780-436-0402

E-mail: ronkirschner@telus.net

See also the CASE web page at: http://edmontoncase.org