Gentle Aqua Fit is a comprehensive water-based fitness program for people age 55 and over that incorporates light impact exercises and music to develop and improve your cardiovascular capacity and tone your muscles.
This first aid course is a prerequisite for the National Lifeguard course.
You can enjoy various recreational swimming periods in the City's aquatic centres.
January 15 to April 15 (no classes on March 4 and April 1)
Mondays, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Sarto-Desnoyers Community Centre, Salon D
(1335 chemin du Bord-du-Lac–Lakeshore)
The City offers people age 55 and over who want to improve their art techniques (pastel, acrylic, oil, watercolour, and drawing) the chance to receive personalized coaching.
Friday, April 5, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
At the Sarto-Desnoyers Community Centre (SDCC)
(1335 chemin du Bord-du-Lac—Lakeshore)
All participants will paint the same scene, but your artwork will reflect your unique style, your colours, and your artistic flair. No experience is required. Get ready to laugh, paint, and have fun!
Sunday, April 21, at 1:30 p.m. | FULL
At the Dorval Library’s activity room
(1401 chemin du Bord-du-Lac–Lakeshore)
After stimulating our taste buds with a tasting game, we’ll put our hands in the soil to discover the different stages, from sowing to harvesting. Everyone will leave with a germinator, a bag of seeds of their choice, and the knowledge to get started at home!
Sunday, May 26 , at 1:30 p.m. | FULL
At the Dorval Library’s activity room
(1401 chemin du Bord-du-Lac–Lakeshore)
In this workshop, we’ll go through all the steps involved in making a solid wood vegetable garden, from project planning to assembly, including mitre saw cutting and geotextile fabric installation.
Here are the City's partner organisations that offer arts and crafts activities and courses in Dorval.
Fridays, January 19, February 16, March 15, April 19, and May 17
By appointment only, between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
At the Dorval Library
(1401 chemin du Bord-du-Lac–Lakeshore)
Do you need help using certain new technologies? Are you curious about some of the Library’s electronic resources? Bring your device to meet with a librarian for a free, personalized help session.
One eRead Canada is a national, bilingual digital book club. This year's pick is Hotline by Dimitri Nasrallah. Join us April 1 to April 30!
Wednesday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m.
At the Dorval Library and online via Zoom
(1401 chemin du Bord-du-Lac–Lakeshore)
South Korea is known as a land of serene landscapes, welcoming people, and legendary cuisine. Journey with world traveller and videographer Daniel Charbonneau on a memorable adventure to the heart of South Korea, from Seoul to Busan, exploring some of the 3,250 islands in the Yellow Sea.
Mondays, at 7 p.m., from April 8 to May 13
At the Dorval Library
(1401 chemin du Bord-du-Lac–Lakeshore)
Are you able to express yourself in French, but want to improve? Join the Conversation Club for those learning French!
Friday, April 26, at 2 p.m.
At the Dorval Library
(1401 chemin du Bord-du-Lac–Lakeshore)
Through never-before-heard testimony from former members of the Ordre de Jacques-Cartier, this film paints a gripping portrait of the social and political struggles of Canadian francophone-minority communities.
Saturday, April 27, at 2 p.m.
At the Dorval Library (the speaker will present remotely) and online via Zoom
(1401 chemin du Bord-du-Lac–Lakeshore)
Join the founder of the Montreal AI Ethics Institute, to learn more about AI and the ethical questions and concerns as we move forward with the technology.
Wednesday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m.
At the Dorval Library and online via Zoom
(1401 chemin du Bord-du-Lac–Lakeshore)
Globetrotter Jennifer Doré Dallas takes us on a tour of beautiful Germany, through metropolitan centers such as Frankfort and Berlin, to vineyards, canals, and countless landscapes. Along the way we’ll discover the rich German culture, history, and gastronomy.
At the Dorval Library
Join in on one of the book clubs’ monthly get-togethers to “talk books” with fellow readers.
This class is for autonomous seniors who may have reduced mobility. It is designed to help improve their balance and strength through low-impact exercise, and gain confidence in daily activities. For people age 55 and over.
This class focuses on abdominal and back exercises and aims at improving posture, muscular strength, and flexibility through a series of slow and specific movements. For age 55 and over.
A gentle form of yoga that can be done sitting on a chair or standing, while using the chair for support.
A fun and beneficial workout to upbeat music with the young at heart in mind. For people age 55 and over.
Using the Alexander technique, you will be reminded of how easy it was to bend and move as a child.
The program aims to improve balance, flexibility, and physical strength, and to help keep bones healthy and build confidence.
Trekfit combines autonomous physical activity with the outdoors.
Benefits of this yoga class are an enhanced sense of stability, overall well-being, and community involvement. For people age 55 and over.
Here is what is offered in Dorval, in terms of badminton.
Here is what is offered in Dorval, in terms of ball hockey.
You can enjoy open activities, including basketball, in the Dorval Aquatic and Sports Complex gymnasium.
Here is what is offered in Dorval, in terms of biking.
Discover beautiful cross-country skiing trails as well as multi-purpose trails that allow for snowshoeing or walking.
A 3-basket disc golf course is located at Windsor Park.
The City of Dorval has a beautiful golf course.
Here is what is offered in Dorval, in terms of hockey.
The City of Dorval is happy to offer indoor walking around the skating rink of its two arenas.
Due to its prime location on the shores of Lake St-Louis, Dorval can offer its residents a number of nautical activities during the summer.
Open field periods are offered, free of charge, to those who wish to practise their favourite sport. Whether you’re looking to improve your abilities or simply play with friends, the artificial turf surface located behind the Sarto-Desnoyers Community Centre is the place to have fun!
Combine tennis, racquetball, table tennis, and badminton, and you'll get pickleball!
A rugby field is located at Academy Sainte-Anne and is available for rental to Dorval Citizens.
The City offers various skating options to its citizens.
Here is what is offered in Dorval, in terms of soccer.
Here is what is offered in Dorval, in terms of social dance.
Here is what is offered in Dorval, in terms of softball.
Here is what is offered in Dorval, in terms of tennis.
You can enjoy open activities, including voleyball, in the Dorval Aquatic and Sports Complex gymnasium.
Here is the City's parter organisation that reunites astronomy enthousiasts.
Here is the City's parter organisation that offers cribbage in Dorval.
Friday, April 5, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
At the Sarto-Desnoyers Community Centre (SDCC)
(1335 chemin du Bord-du-Lac—Lakeshore)
All participants will paint the same scene, but your artwork will reflect your unique style, your colours, and your artistic flair. No experience is required. Get ready to laugh, paint, and have fun!
Here is the stamp club that operates in Dorval.
Here is the City's parter association that reunites woodworking enthousiasts age 55 and over.