Programs

Supporting older adults to thrive

Since 2014, BCRPA’s ActivAge™ and Choose to Move programs have helped thousands of older adults across BC stay active, connected, and confident.

Designed to support physical and social wellbeing, these programs make it easier to build healthy habits that last.

Choose to Move

4180

Participants since 2016

ActivAge™

6062

Participants since 2015

Supported

181

Older Adult Programs in 2025

Supported

1327

ActivAge Participants in 2025

Current Programs

Choose to Move

Choose to Move is a free 3-month coaching program to support older adults to become more active, socially connected, and confident in their health. Participants receive personalized guidance and support to create lasting habits.

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ActivAge™

ActivAge™ is a free 3-month group fitness program for inactive older adults. This supportive fitness program helps build strength, balance and confidence, creating lasting healthy habits for daily living.

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Testimonials

  • “When I first started these classes, I wasn’t able to move my chair across the room without needing help. By the end of the program, I could carry my chair with ease, I gained confidence, and I made new friends along the way.”

    – ActivAge Participant

  • “I left feeling increasingly able to function independently, control stressful episodes, and I sleep better too. I enjoyed the comradery with others while doing the exercises!”

    – ActivAge Participant

  • “I am very grateful that I found this program and got the benefit from it. I see the change in myself after taking the program. I attended every session, the program is very well designed covering many topics that we seniors are facing. Not only physical health but also mental, social and nutritional health. All important factors in our golden age.”

    – Choose to Move Participant

  • “I feel that this program came at exactly the right time. When you retire, your life changes… I feel great right now. I am feeling really good. Mentally, physically, everything.”

    – Choose to Move Participant

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