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 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)

1:15 pm - 2:00 pm

Mat Pilates Basics(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

Themed 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

Events for March

1

No Events
Events for March

2

No Events
Events for March

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)

1:15 pm - 2:00 pm

Mat Pilates Basics(AC)

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Ukulele (HF) Intermediate

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Ukulele Jam (HF)

Events for March

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 March

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

Themed Trivia (HF)

Events for March

6

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Hatha Yoga (AC)

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Write Your Life Stories

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Seniors Active Living Fair

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 March

7

9:30 am - 11:30 am

Winter Walking Club – Weather Permitting

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Fitness (AC) Janice

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Acapella Glee Club (HF)

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Informative Fridays – Retirement Income Management Presentation

Events for March

8

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Events for March

9

No Events
Events for March

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)

1:15 pm - 2:00 pm

Mat Pilates Basics(AC)

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Ukulele (HF) Intermediate

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Ukulele Jam (HF)

Events for March

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 March

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

Themed Trivia (HF)

Events for March

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 March

14

9:30 am - 11:30 am

Winter Walking Club – Weather Permitting

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Fitness (AC) Janice

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Acapella Glee Club (HF)

Events for March

15

No Events
Events for March

16

No Events
Events for March

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)

1:15 pm - 2:00 pm

Mat Pilates Basics(AC)

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Ukulele (HF) Intermediate

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Ukulele Jam (HF)

Events for March

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 March

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

Themed Trivia (HF)

Events for March

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 March

21

9:30 am - 11:30 am

Winter Walking Club – Weather Permitting

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Fitness (AC) Janice

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Acapella Glee Club (HF)

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

March Seniors Dinner, presented by The Kingston House

Events for March

22

No Events
Events for March

23

No Events
Events for March

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)

1:15 pm - 2:00 pm

Mat Pilates Basics(AC)

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Ukulele (HF) Intermediate

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Ukulele Jam (HF)

Events for March

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 March

26

6:15 am - 7:15 pm

Board of Management Program Meeting

Centre 55
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

Themed Trivia (HF)

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Board of Management Operational Meeting

Centre 55
Events for March

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)

Events for March

28

9:30 am - 11:30 am

Winter Walking Club – Weather Permitting

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Fitness (AC) Janice

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Acapella Glee Club (HF)

Events for March

29

No Events
Events for March

30

No Events
Events for March

31

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)

1:15 pm - 2:00 pm

Mat Pilates Basics(AC)

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Ukulele (HF) Intermediate

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Ukulele Jam (HF)

Events for April

1

9:45 am - 9:45 am

Chair Yoga with Janice-Tues. (HF) Basic

9:45 am - 10:45 am

Fitness (HF) Stewart

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Games Club (HF)

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mindful Movement and Meditation

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Tai Chi (HF)

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Book Club- Evening (Lower Nursery)

Events for April

2

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

Themed Trivia (HF)

Events for April

3

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

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm

Gentle Fitness with Stewart(HF)

1:30 pm - 3:15 pm

French Conversation (AC)

Events for April

4

9:30 am - 11:30 am

Walking Club

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Fitness (AC) Janice

10:30 am - 10:30 am

Line Dancing (AC)

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Acapella Glee Club (HF)

1:30 pm - 1:45 pm

Informative Fridays – Cyber Security Presentation

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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Fitness and Movement Classes

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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

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Hatha Yoga

Hatha Yoga

Walking Club

Walking Club

AllArts, Crafts & Creative WorkshopsEducational Seminars & WorkshopsFitness and Movement ClassesGamesSocials
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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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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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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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Book Clubs

Evening Book Club On the first Tuesday of the month, members come together to discuss a chosen book of by…

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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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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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Coffee Club

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

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Computer Cafe

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

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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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Games Club

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

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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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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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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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Informative Fridays – Presentation Series

Cyber Security Presentation – Friday, April 4th at 1:30 pm  Presented By: Lydford Alexander Butler Scammers view seniors as soft…

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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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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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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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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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Ukelele Jam Session

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

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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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Writing the Short Story

Introductory Writing Course and the Fundamentals of Short Stories. This beginner-friendly course covers the essentials of short story writing, including…

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