Adult & Senior Programs

Centre 55 offers a vibrant array of activities designed to promote physical, mental and social wellbeing among older adults in a supportive and inclusive environment. Tailored to meet the unique interests and capabilities of seniors, our programs foster a sense of community, purpose and vitality. From leisurely pursuits to stimulating challenges, ensuring that there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Here is a glimpse into what we offer:

Fitness and Movement Classes:

Stay active and energized with a variety of exercise classes, including yoga, tai chi, fitness, Qigong, strength training and more!

Arts, Crafts and Creative Workshops

Unleash your creativity and explore new artistic talents through painting, sketching, knitting and other crafts.

Educational Seminars, Special Interest and Workshops

Keep your mind sharp and engaged while writing your life stories, learning the ins and outs of photography, book club, learning to play the ukulele or joining an informative sessions on topics such as health and wellness, technology, history and more.

Games and Social Activities

Connect with fellow seniors over friendly games of cards, bingo, trivia, board games and share hobbies and interests.

Nature Walks and Outdoor Adventures

Enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors with our walking club and our urban garden group.

Events and Outings

Immerse yourself in enriching cultural experiences through museum visits, theatre outings, musical performances, local excursions and more.

COMMUNITY CENTRE 55 WINTER PROGRAM SCHEDULE – 2025

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Events for January

27

9:15 am - 10:15 am

Cardio Dance With Weights (AC)

9:30 am - 11:30 pm

Coffee Club (HF)

10:15 am - 11:15 am

Chair Yoga with Rika(AC) Intermediate

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Chair Yoga with Rika(AC) Basic

11:30 am - 1:15 pm

Knitting Group (HF)

12:30 pm - 1:15 pm

Mat Pilates Flow (AC)

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Ukulele (HF) Intermediate

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Ukulele Jam (HF)

Events for January

28

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Fitness (HF) Stewart

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Games Club (HF)

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Mindful Movement and Meditation

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Tai Chi (HF)

2:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Chair Yoga with Janice-Tues. (AC) Basic

Events for January

29

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Groove Fit

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Computer Cafe (BR)

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Ukulele (HF) Advanced

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Trivia (HF)

Events for January

30

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Hatha Yoga (AC)

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Write Your Life Stories

10:15 am - 11:15 am

Chair Yoga with Janice-Thurs. (AC) Basic

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Gentle Fitness with Stewart(HF)

1:30 pm - 3:15 pm

French Conversation (AC)

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Art – Introduction to Water Colors Part 2 (HF)

Events for January

31

9:30 am - 11:30 am

Winter Walking Club – Weather Permitting

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Fitness (AC) Janice

Events for February

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Events for February

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No Events
Events for February

3

9:15 am - 10:15 am

Cardio Dance With Weights (AC)

9:30 am - 11:30 pm

Coffee Club (HF)

10:15 am - 11:15 am

Chair Yoga with Rika(AC) Intermediate

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Chair Yoga with Rika(AC) Basic

11:30 am - 1:15 pm

Knitting Group (HF)

12:30 pm - 1:15 pm

Mat Pilates Flow (AC)

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Ukulele (HF) Intermediate

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Ukulele Jam (HF)

Events for February

4

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Fitness (HF) Stewart

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Games Club (HF)

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Mindful Movement and Meditation

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Tai Chi (HF)

2:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Chair Yoga with Janice-Tues. (AC) Basic

Events for February

5

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Groove Fit

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Computer Cafe (BR)

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Ukulele (HF) Advanced

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Trivia (HF)

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Falls Prevention Presentation

Events for February

6

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Hatha Yoga (AC)

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Write Your Life Stories

10:15 am - 11:15 am

Chair Yoga with Janice-Thurs. (AC) Basic

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Gentle Fitness with Stewart(HF)

1:30 pm - 3:15 pm

French Conversation (AC)

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Art – Introduction to Water Colors Part 2 (HF)

Events for February

7

9:30 am - 11:30 am

Winter Walking Club – Weather Permitting

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Fitness (AC) Janice

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Kids Night Out

Events for February

8

No Events
Events for February

9

No Events
Events for February

10

9:15 am - 10:15 am

Cardio Dance With Weights (AC)

9:30 am - 11:30 pm

Coffee Club (HF)

10:15 am - 11:15 am

Chair Yoga with Rika(AC) Intermediate

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Chair Yoga with Rika(AC) Basic

11:30 am - 1:15 pm

Knitting Group (HF)

12:30 pm - 1:15 pm

Mat Pilates Flow (AC)

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Ukulele (HF) Intermediate

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Ukulele Jam (HF)

Events for February

11

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Fitness (HF) Stewart

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Games Club (HF)

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Mindful Movement and Meditation

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Tai Chi (HF)

2:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Chair Yoga with Janice-Tues. (AC) Basic

Events for February

12

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Groove Fit

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Computer Cafe (BR)

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Ukulele (HF) Advanced

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Trivia (HF)

Events for February

13

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Hatha Yoga (AC)

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Write Your Life Stories

10:15 am - 11:15 am

Chair Yoga with Janice-Thurs. (AC) Basic

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Gentle Fitness with Stewart(HF)

1:30 pm - 3:15 pm

French Conversation (AC)

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Art – Introduction to Water Colors Part 2 (HF)

Events for February

14

9:30 am - 11:30 am

Winter Walking Club – Weather Permitting

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Fitness (AC) Janice

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Writing the Short Story Presentation

Events for February

15

No Events
Events for February

16

No Events
Events for February

17

9:15 am - 10:15 am

Cardio Dance With Weights (AC)

9:30 am - 11:30 pm

Coffee Club (HF)

10:15 am - 11:15 am

Chair Yoga with Rika(AC) Intermediate

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Chair Yoga with Rika(AC) Basic

11:30 am - 1:15 pm

Knitting Group (HF)

12:30 pm - 1:15 pm

Mat Pilates Flow (AC)

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Ukulele (HF) Intermediate

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Ukulele Jam (HF)

Events for February

18

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Fitness (HF) Stewart

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Games Club (HF)

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Mindful Movement and Meditation

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Tai Chi (HF)

2:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Chair Yoga with Janice-Tues. (AC) Basic

Events for February

19

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Groove Fit

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Computer Cafe (BR)

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Ukulele (HF) Advanced

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Trivia (HF)

Events for February

20

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Hatha Yoga (AC)

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Write Your Life Stories

10:15 am - 11:15 am

Chair Yoga with Janice-Thurs. (AC) Basic

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Gentle Fitness with Stewart(HF)

1:30 pm - 3:15 pm

French Conversation (AC)

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Art – Introduction to Water Colors Part 2 (HF)

Events for February

21

9:30 am - 11:30 am

Winter Walking Club – Weather Permitting

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Fitness (AC) Janice

Events for February

22

No Events
Events for February

23

No Events
Events for February

24

9:15 am - 10:15 am

Cardio Dance With Weights (AC)

9:30 am - 11:30 pm

Coffee Club (HF)

10:15 am - 11:15 am

Chair Yoga with Rika(AC) Intermediate

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Chair Yoga with Rika(AC) Basic

11:30 am - 1:15 pm

Knitting Group (HF)

12:30 pm - 1:15 pm

Mat Pilates Flow (AC)

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Ukulele (HF) Intermediate

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Ukulele Jam (HF)

Events for February

25

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Fitness (HF) Stewart

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Games Club (HF)

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Mindful Movement and Meditation

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Tai Chi (HF)

2:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Chair Yoga with Janice-Tues. (AC) Basic

Events for February

26

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Groove Fit

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Computer Cafe (BR)

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Ukulele (HF) Advanced

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Trivia (HF)

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Board of Management Operational Meeting

Centre 55
6:15 pm - 7:15 pm

Board of Management Program Meeting

Centre 55
Events for February

27

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Hatha Yoga (AC)

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Write Your Life Stories

10:15 am - 11:15 am

Chair Yoga with Janice-Thurs. (AC) Basic

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Gentle Fitness with Stewart(HF)

1:30 pm - 3:15 pm

French Conversation (AC)

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Art – Introduction to Water Colors Part 2 (HF)

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Soup Supreme Competition

Events for February

28

9:30 am - 11:30 am

Winter Walking Club – Weather Permitting

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Fitness (AC) Janice

COMMUNITY CENTRE 55 SPRING PROGRAM SCHEDULE – 2024

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
9:30-11:30 (HF) COFFEE CLUB*10:00-11:00 (HF) FITNESS (Stewart)9:15-10:15 (HF) GROOVE FIT9:30-11:30 WALKING CLUB*9:00-10:00 (HF) QIGONG
9:15-10:15 (AC) MOTION WITH WEIGHTS11:00-12:30 (HF) GAMES CLUB*11:00-12:30 (HF) ART WORKSHOPS*10:00-11:30 (HF) WRITE YOUR LIFE STORIES10:00-11:00 (AC) FITNESS (Janice)
10:15-11:15 (AC) CHAIR YOGA (Intermediate)11:15-12:15 (AC) MINDFUL MOVEMENT AND MEDITATION11:15-12:15 (AC) LINE DANCING10:30-11:30 (AC) HATHA YOGA11:00-1:00 (HF) ART - INTRODUCTION TO WATER COLORS (Starts April 12 – June 7)
11:15-12:15 (AC) CHAIR YOGA (Basic)2:00-3:00 (HF) TAI CHI11:00-12:00 (BR) COMPUTER CAFÉ11:30-12:30 (AC) CHAIR YOGA (Basic)2:00-3:00 (HF) INFORMATION FRIDAY PRESENTATION SERIES
11:30-1:15 (HF) KNITTING GROUP*3:30-4:30 (HF) TRIVIA12:45-2:00 (AC) PHOTOGRAPHY1:30-3:15 (AC) FRENCH CONVERSATION*
12:30-1:15 (AC) MAT PILATES ESSENTIALS7:00 P.M. (Lower Nursery) BOOK CLUB* (1st Tuesday)2:00-3:00 (HF) BINGO (3rd Thursday)
1:15-2:00 (AC) MAT PILATES
1:30-2:30 (HF) UKULELE (Beginner)
2:30-3:30 (HF) UKULELE JAM*

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Arts, Crafts & Creative Workshops

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Educational Seminars & Workshops

Art Marking Workshop

Art Marking Workshop

Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga

Knitting Group

Socials

Hatha Yoga

Hatha Yoga

Walking Club

Walking Club

AllArts, Crafts & Creative WorkshopsEducational Seminars & WorkshopsFitness and Movement ClassesGamesSocials
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  • 10 week

Acapella Glee Club

Join our lively, community-driven group of singers who perform a wide variety of songs without instrumental accompaniment. Led by a…

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  • 10 week

Art – Intermediate Watercolour Botanicals

Continue your watercolour journey after completing Introduction to Watercolour for beginners. In this intermediate program you will continue practicing and…

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  • 10 week

Art – Introduction to Watercolors Beginner Part 2

Continue Your Watercolour Journey from fundamentals to beautiful floral creations. Now that you’ve completed Introduction to Watercolour for Beginners –…

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  • 10 week

Bingo

Third Wednesday of each month. Come and enjoy a few games of bingo and enjoy some good times and great…

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  • 10 week

Book Club

On the first Tuesday of the month, members come together to discuss a chosen book of by the group. Meeting…

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  • 10 week

Cardio Dance with Weights

Join Rika for this new exercise class consisting of a gentle warm-up followed by hand weights in a seated position,…

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  • 10 week

Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga is a gentle series designed for those who want to improve their activity levels and build strength, balance,…

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  • 10 week

Coffee Club

Catch up with old friends or meet new ones while enjoying a coffee and treats every Monday.

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  • 10 week

Computer Cafe

Participate in a range of courses available to help improve your comfort and skills with navigating computers.

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  • 10 week

French Conversation Group

Bienvenue! We welcome all who wish to practice French conversation in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Intermediate level recommended.

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  • 10 week

Games Club

Looking for people to play with? Scrabble, Dominoes, Cards, Euchre, join us for some fun and refreshments.

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  • 12 week

Gentle Fitness

Group exercise classes for older adults and people with mobility issues * aims to improve strength and balance to prevent…

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  • 12 week

Groove Fit – Dancing for Health

Heart health, Cardiovascular Health and Mental Health all in one class! Strengthen your heart and lungs, improve muscular strength, balance,…

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  • 12 week

Hatha Yoga

Combining breathing practices, postures, and mindfulness, this class helps to increase flexibility, strength, clarity, and balance. Seated, standing, and supine…

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  • 10 week

Informative Fridays – Presentation Series

Writing the Short Story Presentation – Friday, February 14th at 1:30 pm Join us on Friday, February 14th at 1:30…

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  • 10 week

Knitting Group

All levels welcome. Join us for some warm camaraderie, socializing and the clicking of knitting needles.

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Master Your Mind, Movement & Health

Experience the latest in holistic health and the scientific discoveries that are your fast track to significant health benefits. Six…

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Mat Pilates

Pilates is a gentle strengthening and lengthening form of exercise that focuses on your core (abs/spine) muscles while also training…

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Mindful Movement and Meditation

Mindful movement practices and meditations allow us to check in with our bodies, get moving in a way that can…

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  • 10 week

Seniors Fitness

Our 1 hour fitness classes for seniors include cardio, balance, strength and flexibility training for older adults. Get energized, get…

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  • 12 week

Tai Chi

Tai chi movements are steady and slow, shifting from one side to the other with coordinating upper body movements. These…

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  • 10 week

Trivia (In Person)

Six categories—arts, science, general, geography, history and entertainment—and then an endless slew of questions in each. It’s super easy and…

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Ukelele

Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced ukulele classes continuing the program that started at Centre 55 the previous season. For more information,…

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  • 10 week

Ukelele Jam Session

Do you have a ukulele and are looking for people to jam with? This is for you!

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  • 10 week

Walking Club

Meet outside of Centre 55 and explore different locations in the city and enjoy the outdoors all while getting some…

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Write Your Life Stories

Writing is a relaxing and stimulating memory exercise. In a supportive, fun and relaxed atmosphere, we will practice writing positive…

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