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:
COMMUNITY CENTRE 55 PROGRAM SCHEDULE – 2025
Events for September
29
Coffee & Games Club (HF)
Cardio Dance With Weights (AC)
Chair Yoga with Rika(AC)
Knitting Group (HF)
Mat Pilates with Weights (AC)
Mat Pilates (AC)
Ukulele (HF) Intermediate
Ukulele Jam (HF)
Events for September
30
Chair Yoga with Janice-Tues. (HF) Basic
Fitness (AC) Stewart
Mindful Movement and Meditation (AC)
Chess & Cognitive Workout (HF)
Ukulele Beginner (HF)
Tai Chi (HF)
LIT Fit with Liam (AC)
Events for October
1
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Groove Fit (HF)
Computer Cafe (BR)
Art – Intermediate Watercolour Botanicals (AC)
Fundamentals of Art (HF)
Ukulele (HF) Advanced
Themed Trivia (AC)
Events for October
2
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Hatha Yoga (AC)
Write Your Life Stories (HF)
Chair Yoga with Janice-Thurs. (AC) Basic
Gentle Fitness with Stewart(HF)
French Conversation (AC)
Art – Introduction to Watercolors for Beginners Part 1 (HF)
Take Care with Sunjay (HF)
Events for October
3
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Walking Club
Fitness (AC) Janice
Line Dancing (HF)
Spanish for Beginners (HF)
Events for October
4
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Events for October
5
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Events for October
6
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Coffee & Games Club (HF)
Cardio Dance With Weights (AC)
Chair Yoga with Rika(AC)
Knitting Group (HF)
Mat Pilates with Weights (AC)
Mat Pilates (AC)
Ukulele (HF) Intermediate
Ukulele Jam (HF)
Events for October
7
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Chair Yoga with Janice-Tues. (HF) Basic
Fitness (AC) Stewart
Mindful Movement and Meditation (AC)
Chess & Cognitive Workout (HF)
Ukulele Beginner (HF)
Tai Chi (HF)
LIT Fit with Liam (AC)
Book Club- Evening (Lower Nursery)
Events for October
8
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Groove Fit (HF)
Urban Garden Workshop
Computer Cafe (BR)
Art – Intermediate Watercolour Botanicals (AC)
Fundamentals of Art (HF)
Ukulele (HF) Advanced
Themed Trivia (AC)
Events for October
9
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Hatha Yoga (AC)
Write Your Life Stories (HF)
Chair Yoga with Janice-Thurs. (AC) Basic
Gentle Fitness with Stewart(HF)
French Conversation (AC)
Art – Introduction to Watercolors for Beginners Part 1 (HF)
Take Care with Sunjay (HF)
Events for October
10
Walking Club
Fitness (AC) Janice
Line Dancing (HF)
Spanish for Beginners (HF)
Informative Fridays – Safe Winter Driving
Events for October
11
Events for October
12
Events for October
13
Coffee & Games Club (HF)
Cardio Dance With Weights (AC)
Chair Yoga with Rika(AC)
Knitting Group (HF)
Mat Pilates with Weights (AC)
Mat Pilates (AC)
Ukulele (HF) Intermediate
Ukulele Jam (HF)
Events for October
14
Chair Yoga with Janice-Tues. (HF) Basic
Fitness (AC) Stewart
Mindful Movement and Meditation (AC)
Chess & Cognitive Workout (HF)
Ukulele Beginner (HF)
Tai Chi (HF)
LIT Fit with Liam (AC)
Events for October
15
Groove Fit (HF)
Computer Cafe (BR)
Art – Intermediate Watercolour Botanicals (AC)
Fundamentals of Art (HF)
Ukulele (HF) Advanced
Themed Trivia (AC)
Bingo (HF)
Events for October
16
Hatha Yoga (AC)
Write Your Life Stories (HF)
Chair Yoga with Janice-Thurs. (AC) Basic
Gentle Fitness with Stewart(HF)
French Conversation (AC)
Art – Introduction to Watercolors for Beginners Part 1 (HF)
Take Care with Sunjay (HF)
Events for October
17
Walking Club
Fitness (AC) Janice
Line Dancing (HF)
Spanish for Beginners (HF)
Informative Friday- Estate Planning with John Baynham
Events for October
18
Events for October
19
Events for October
20
Coffee & Games Club (HF)
Cardio Dance With Weights (AC)
Chair Yoga with Rika(AC)
Knitting Group (HF)
Mat Pilates with Weights (AC)
Mat Pilates (AC)
Ukulele (HF) Intermediate
Ukulele Jam (HF)
Events for October
21
Chair Yoga with Janice-Tues. (HF) Basic
Fitness (AC) Stewart
Mindful Movement and Meditation (AC)
Chess & Cognitive Workout (HF)
Ukulele Beginner (HF)
Tai Chi (HF)
LIT Fit with Liam (AC)
Events for October
22
Groove Fit (HF)
Computer Cafe (BR)
Art – Intermediate Watercolour Botanicals (AC)
Fundamentals of Art (HF)
Ukulele (HF) Advanced
Themed Trivia (AC)
Events for October
23
Hatha Yoga (AC)
Write Your Life Stories (HF)
Chair Yoga with Janice-Thurs. (AC) Basic
Gentle Fitness with Stewart(HF)
French Conversation (AC)
Art – Introduction to Watercolors for Beginners Part 1 (HF)
Take Care with Sunjay (HF)
Events for October
24
Walking Club
Fitness (AC) Janice
Line Dancing (HF)
Spanish for Beginners (HF)
Events for October
25
Events for October
26
Events for October
27
Coffee & Games Club (HF)
Cardio Dance With Weights (AC)
Chair Yoga with Rika(AC)
Knitting Group (HF)
Mat Pilates with Weights (AC)
Mat Pilates (AC)
Ukulele (HF) Intermediate
Ukulele Jam (HF)
Events for October
28
Chair Yoga with Janice-Tues. (HF) Basic
Fitness (AC) Stewart
Mindful Movement and Meditation (AC)
Chess & Cognitive Workout (HF)
Ukulele Beginner (HF)
Tai Chi (HF)
LIT Fit with Liam (AC)
Events for October
29
Groove Fit (HF)
Computer Cafe (BR)
Art – Intermediate Watercolour Botanicals (AC)
Fundamentals of Art (HF)
Ukulele (HF) Advanced
Themed Trivia (AC)
Events for October
30
Hatha Yoga (AC)
Write Your Life Stories (HF)
Chair Yoga with Janice-Thurs. (AC) Basic
Gentle Fitness with Stewart(HF)
French Conversation (AC)
Art – Introduction to Watercolors for Beginners Part 1 (HF)
Take Care with Sunjay (HF)
Events for October
31
Walking Club
Fitness (AC) Janice
Line Dancing (HF)
Spanish for Beginners (HF)
Book Club- Daytime (Lower Nursery)
COMMUNITY CENTRE 55 SPRING PROGRAM SCHEDULE – 2024
Program Legends
Art – Intermediate Watercolour Botanicals
Continue your watercolour journey after completing Introduction to Watercolour for beginners. In this intermediate program you will continue practicing and…
Art – Introduction to Watercolors Beginner Part 1
This fun and social 10-week program introduces beginners to the world of watercolour painting. You’ll learn essential techniques and foundational…
Bingo
Third Wednesday of each month. Come and enjoy a few games of bingo and enjoy some good times and great…
Book Clubs
Evening Book Club On the first Tuesday of the month, members come together to discuss a chosen book of by…
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,…
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga is a gentle series designed for those who want to improve their activity levels and build strength, balance,…
Chess & Cognitive Workout (HF)
The Chess Institute of Canada is bringing chess to life at Centre 55! Our Chess and Cognitive Workout program is…
Coffee & Games Club
Catch up with old friends or meet new ones while enjoying coffee and treats every Monday. If you’d like to…
Computer Cafe
Participate in a range of courses available to help improve your comfort and skills with navigating computers.
French Conversation Group
Bienvenue! We welcome all who wish to practice French conversation in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Intermediate level recommended.
Fundamentals of Art
This engaging fall program led by Jack Jenson introduces adult participants to the fundamentals of visual art, including colour, composition,…
Gentle Fitness
Group exercise classes for older adults and people with mobility issues * aims to improve strength and balance to prevent…
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,…
Hatha Yoga
Combining breathing practices, postures, and mindfulness, this class helps to increase flexibility, strength, clarity, and balance. Seated, standing, and supine…
Informative Fridays – Presentation Series
Next Informative Friday: Estate Planning with John Baynham – October 17th Join award-winning financial planner John Baynham on October…
Knitting Group
All levels welcome. Join us for some warm camaraderie, socializing and the clicking of knitting needles.
Line Dancing
Dance to a variety of musical styles, country, pop and more. No advanced dances in this medium-paced class. A line…
LIT Fit
Stay strong, active, and mobile with this low-impact, interval-style fitness class designed for older adults. LIT Fit combines strength, cardio,…
Mat Pilates
Pilates is a gentle strengthening and lengthening form of exercise that focuses on your core (abs/spine) muscles while also training…
Mat Pilates & Weights
This energizing class combines classic mat Pilates with light weight training to build strength, improve posture, and enhance flexibility. Pilates…
Mindful Movement and Meditation
Mindful movement practices and meditations allow us to check in with our bodies, get moving in a way that can…
Seniors Fitness
Our 1 hour fitness classes for seniors include cardio, balance, strength and flexibility training for older adults. Get energized, get…
Spanish for Beginners
This class is designed for absolute beginners who want to start their Spanish journey. No prior experience needed. You’ll learn…
Tai Chi
Tai chi movements are steady and slow, shifting from one side to the other with coordinating upper body movements. These…
Take Care with Sunjay
The Take Care Program is an educational, peer support initiative that focuses on senior health and wellness for older adults.…
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…
Ukelele
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced ukulele classes continuing the program that started at Centre 55 the previous season. For more information,…
Ukelele Jam Session
Do you have a ukulele and are looking for people to jam with? This is for you!
Walking Club
Meet outside of Centre 55 and explore different locations in the city and enjoy the outdoors all while getting some…
Write Your Life Stories
Writing is a relaxing and stimulating memory exercise. In a supportive, fun and relaxed atmosphere, we will practice writing positive…