Seniors Active Living Fair
2025 Seniors Active Living Fair, hosted at Beaches Sandbox and facilitated by Centre 55, with the generous support of the Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario and the Province of Ontario.
Enjoy active classes & presentations, informative & interactive Sessions, free refreshments and social networking! Open to the public, Centre 55 membership are encouraged to attend! No pre-registration for sessions, free admission.
Beaches Sandbox is located at 2181 Queen St. East, and Centre 55’s event is on the 2nd Floor. There are both stairs and an elevator to the 2nd Floor, and there is Circle P parking south of the building and limited street parking. With over 25 exhibitors and 10 presentations, we hope it’s a great day filled with informative discussions and resources for our seniors! We will also have free beverages and snacks throughout the day for our attendees.
Please note:
Our active classes and workshops, presentations and interactive sessions are all on a first-come, first-served sign-up basis due to the space and capacity for the event. Those registered for the Centre 55 Thursday Chair Yoga with Janice (Basic)* class and the Thursday Gentle Fitness with Stewart**class will be able to take their class at the event and are pre-registered, as previously shared with the Centre 55 members in those classes.
Senior Active Living Fair Agenda:
Classes – Queen Studio
Active Stretching Chair Yoga* (Presented by: Janice May) 10:30 AM —11:15 AM
Gentle Stretch & Balance (Presented by: Rika Lam) 11:15 AM — 12 PM
Basic Chair Fitness** (Presented by: Stewart Moracen) 12:15 PM — 1 PM
Wellness Sound Bath with Instruments (Presented by Danny DePoe, Soul Sound Wellness) 1:15 PM — 2:00 PM
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Presentations – Paul’s Workshop
Streamlining Your Space 10:15 AM —10:50 AM
Presented By: Downsizing Diva, Angela Newbery
In March our favourite theme is “don’t just spring clean…spring clear”. Our goal is to help people determine what they need, and what isn’t necessary and taking up space in their homes. Let’s open up those cup-boards and drawers and get rid of those items you simply are no longer using!
Mindful Aging & Brain Health 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
Presented by Coast to Coast, Stephanie Latchminarine
Empower yourself with the tool to strengthen brain health and thrive at every stage of life!
Cyber Safety 12 PM —12:45 PM
Presented By: Lydford Alexander Butler
Scammers view seniors as soft targets for online fraud. Learn valuable hints and tips to protect yourself on the internet.
Learn how to protect yourself online against current threats, including, Phishing emails, secure passwords/log in, using public Wifi, virus and malware, dating scams, identity protection and much more.
Keep Calm & Carry On 1 PM — 1:45 PM
Presented By: Patricia McCully
Learn about and practice de-stressing activities to keep you calm, balanced and refreshed.
These include mindfulness, deep breathing, face exercises, tapping and patting techniques and more. Join us for a relaxing, fun and inspiring session!
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Cooking Workshops – Leuty Studio Kitchen
Easy Dinner Meals (Presented By Chef Ava Chilelli) 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Learn how to make a crowd pleasing, nutritious meal that comes together in no time! The menu will include Spaghetti & Meatballs.
Delicious and Nutritious Snacks! (Presented By Chef Ava Chilelli) 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Learn how to make healthy and yummy Banana Blueberry Muffins!
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Contact jennifer@centre55.com for more information.