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
Events for March
31
Cardio Dance With Weights (AC)
Coffee Club (HF)
Chair Yoga with Rika(AC) Intermediate
Chair Yoga with Rika(AC) Basic
Knitting Group (HF)
Mat Pilates Flow (AC)
Mat Pilates Basics(AC)
Ukulele (HF) Intermediate
Ukulele Jam (HF)
Events for April
1
Chair Yoga with Janice-Tues. (HF) Basic
Fitness (HF) Stewart
Games Club (HF)
Mindful Movement and Meditation
Tai Chi (HF)
Book Club- Evening (Lower Nursery)
Events for April
2
Groove Fit
Computer Cafe (BR)
Ukulele (HF) Advanced
Themed Trivia (HF)
Events for April
3
Hatha Yoga (AC)
Write Your Life Stories
Chair Yoga with Janice-Thurs. (AC) Basic
Gentle Fitness with Stewart(HF)
French Conversation (AC)
Events for April
4
Walking Club
Fitness (AC) Janice
Line Dancing (AC)
Acapella Glee Club (HF)
Informative Fridays – Cyber Security Presentation
Events for April
5
Events for April
6
Events for April
7
Cardio Dance With Weights (AC)
Coffee Club (HF)
Chair Yoga with Rika(AC) Intermediate
Chair Yoga with Rika(AC) Basic
Knitting Group (HF)
Mat Pilates Flow (AC)
Mat Pilates Basics(AC)
Ukulele (HF) Intermediate
Ukulele Jam (HF)
Events for April
8
Chair Yoga with Janice-Tues. (HF) Basic
Fitness (HF) Stewart
Games Club (HF)
Mindful Movement and Meditation
Ukulele (HF) Beginner 2
Tai Chi (HF)
Events for April
9
Groove Fit
Computer Cafe (BR)
Art – Wed. Intermediate Watercolors Botanicles (HF)
Ukulele (HF) Advanced
Themed Trivia (HF)
Events for April
10
Hatha Yoga (AC)
Write Your Life Stories
Chair Yoga with Janice-Thurs. (AC) Basic
Gentle Fitness with Stewart(HF)
French Conversation (AC)
Art – Thurs. Intermediate Watercolors Botanicles (HF)
Events for April
11
Walking Club
Fitness (AC) Janice
Line Dancing (AC)
Acapella Glee Club (HF)
Informative Fridays – 7 Keys to Navigating a Life Changing Diagnosis
Events for April
12

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Events for April
13
Events for April
14
Cardio Dance With Weights (AC)
Coffee Club (HF)
Chair Yoga with Rika(AC) Intermediate
Chair Yoga with Rika(AC) Basic
Knitting Group (HF)
Mat Pilates Flow (AC)
Mat Pilates Basics(AC)
Ukulele (HF) Intermediate
Ukulele Jam (HF)
Events for April
15
Chair Yoga with Janice-Tues. (HF) Basic
Fitness (HF) Stewart
Games Club (HF)
Mindful Movement and Meditation
Tai Chi (HF)
Events for April
16
Groove Fit
Computer Cafe (BR)
Ukulele (HF) Advanced
Themed Trivia (HF)
Bingo (HF)
Events for April
17
Hatha Yoga (AC)
Write Your Life Stories
Chair Yoga with Janice-Thurs. (AC) Basic
Gentle Fitness with Stewart(HF)
French Conversation (AC)
Events for April
18
Walking Club
Fitness (AC) Janice
Line Dancing (AC)
Acapella Glee Club (HF)
Events for April
19
Events for April
20
Events for April
21
Cardio Dance With Weights (AC)
Coffee Club (HF)
Chair Yoga with Rika(AC) Intermediate
Chair Yoga with Rika(AC) Basic
Knitting Group (HF)
Mat Pilates Flow (AC)
Mat Pilates Basics(AC)
Ukulele (HF) Intermediate
Ukulele Jam (HF)
Events for April
22
Chair Yoga with Janice-Tues. (HF) Basic
Fitness (HF) Stewart
Games Club (HF)
Mindful Movement and Meditation
Tai Chi (HF)
Events for April
23
Groove Fit
Computer Cafe (BR)
Writing the Short Story
Ukulele (HF) Advanced
Themed Trivia (HF)
Board of Management Operational Meeting
Board of Management Program Meeting
Events for April
24
Hatha Yoga (AC)
Write Your Life Stories
Chair Yoga with Janice-Thurs. (AC) Basic
Gentle Fitness with Stewart(HF)
French Conversation (AC)
Events for April
25
Walking Club
Fitness (AC) Janice
Line Dancing (AC)
Acapella Glee Club (HF)
Book Club- Daytime (Lower Nursery)

Senior Dinner, courtesy of Hutchie Catering and Caribbean Restaurant
Events for April
26
Events for April
27
Events for April
28
Cardio Dance With Weights (AC)
Coffee Club (HF)
Chair Yoga with Rika(AC) Intermediate
Chair Yoga with Rika(AC) Basic
Knitting Group (HF)
Mat Pilates Flow (AC)
Mat Pilates Basics(AC)
Ukulele (HF) Intermediate
Ukulele Jam (HF)
Events for April
29
Chair Yoga with Janice-Tues. (HF) Basic
Fitness (HF) Stewart
Games Club (HF)
Mindful Movement and Meditation
Tai Chi (HF)
Events for April
30
Groove Fit
Computer Cafe (BR)
Writing the Short Story
Ukulele (HF) Advanced
Themed Trivia (HF)
Events for May
1
Hatha Yoga (AC)
Write Your Life Stories
Chair Yoga with Janice-Thurs. (AC) Basic
Gentle Fitness with Stewart(HF)
French Conversation (AC)
Events for May
2
Walking Club
Fitness (AC) Janice
Line Dancing (AC)
Acapella Glee Club (HF)
COMMUNITY CENTRE 55 SPRING PROGRAM SCHEDULE – 2024
Program Legends

Fitness and Movement Classes

Games

Socials

Arts, Crafts & Creative Workshops

Educational Seminars & Workshops

Art Marking Workshop

Chair Yoga

Socials

Hatha Yoga

Walking Club
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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
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 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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- 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
Cyber Security Presentation – Friday, April 4th at 1:30 pm Presented By: Lydford Alexander Butler Scammers view seniors as soft…
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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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- 6 week
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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- 10 week
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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- 10 week
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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- 10 week
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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- 12 week
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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- 12 week
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…