Active Living Centre

Located on the main level of the Wilmot Recreation Complex, the Active Living Centre is a gathering place for older adults (55+) featuring a billiards area, lounge area, gaming area, and lending library. It also offers a variety of programs to promote healthy and active lifestyles.


Hours

Monday to Friday, 9 am - 12 pm and 1 - 4 pm 


Upcoming Closures

Monday, October 12

Active Living Centre Card

All participants are required to have an Active Living Centre Card to attend programming. Get your free card at the Active Living Centre inside the Wilmot Recreation Complex at 1291 Nafziger Road in Baden or gain more information by calling 519-634-9225 ext. 9340#. 


Daily Program Schedule

Browse through the daily schedule to see what programs are offered throughout the week. Click the name of the program to view a program description

You can also download our monthly activity calendar or visit the Active Living Centre to pick up a hard copy. 

Monday, October 5

9 - 9:45 am | Gentle Exercises

10 - 10:45 am | Gentle Exercises

11 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club

1 - 4 pm | Billiards 

1:30 - 3:30 pm | Milk Bag Mats


Monday, October 19

9 - 9:45 am | Gentle Exercises

10 - 10:45 am | Gentle Exercises

11 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club

1 - 4 pm | Billiards 

1:30 - 3:30 pm | Milk Bag Mats


Monday, October 26

9 - 9:45 am | Gentle Exercises

10 - 10:45 am | Gentle Exercises

11 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club

1 - 4 pm | Billiards | Monday Movie and Chat

Tuesday, October 6

9 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club & Billiards | Creation Circle | Scrapbooking

1 - 2 pm | Learn Together Workshop

2 - 4 pm | Games and Cards: Boggle and Scrabble


Tuesday, October 13

9 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club & Billiards | Creation Circle | Scrapbooking

9 am - 12 pm | Quilted Pouches

11 am - 12 pm | Garden Club

1 - 2 pm | Learn Together Workshop

2:15 - 3:30 pm | Music Bingo: Boy Band Bingo


Tuesday, October 20

9 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club & Billiards | Creation Circle | Scrapbooking

1 - 2 pm | Learn Together Workshop

2 - 3 pm | Art Gallery Walk Through

3 - 4 pm | Games and Cards: Scrabble


Tuesday, October 27

9 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club & Billiards | Creation Circle | Scrapbooking

11 am - 12 pm | Garden Club

1 - 2 pm | Learn Together Workshop

2:15 - 3:30 pm | Music Bingo: Disney Bingo

 

Wednesday, October 7

9 - 9:45 am | Gentle Exercises

10 - 10:45 am | Gentle Exercises

11 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club

1 - 4 pm | Billiards

1 - 4  pm | Tech Basics Part 1 and Tech Help


Wednesday, October 14

9 - 9:45 am | Gentle Exercises

10 - 10:45 am | Gentle Exercises

11 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club

1 - 2 pm | Show and Share

1 - 4 pm | Billiards

2 - 4 pm | Games and Cards: Boggle and Scrabble


Wednesday, October 21

9 - 9:45 am | Gentle Exercises

10 - 10:45 am | Gentle Exercises

11 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club

12 pm - 2 pm | Congregate Dining

1 - 4 pm | Billiards

1 - 4  pm | Tech Basics Part 2 and Tech Help


Wednesday, October 28

9 - 9:45 am | Gentle Exercises

10 - 10:45 am | Gentle Exercises

11 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club

1 - 3:30 pm | Billiards

1 - 4  pm | Tech Basics Part 3 and Tech Help

Thursday, October 1

9 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club | Billiards | Creation Circle 

11 am - 12 pm | Garden Club

1 - 4 pm | Euchre & Card Games

2 - 3:20 pm | Colouring Club

** ALC closes at 3:20


Thursday, October 8

9 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club | Billiards | Creation Circle | Royal Tea Club

1 - 4 pm | Rummikub

2 - 4 pm | Colouring Club | Lego Building


Thursday, October 15

9 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club | Billiards | Creation Circle| Birthday Club

11 am - 12 pm | Garden Club

1 - 2 pm | Book Club Discussion

1 - 4 pm | Mancala & Chess

2 - 4 pm | Colouring Club


Thursday, October 22

9 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club | Billiards | Creation Circle 

1 pm - 2 pm | Line Dancing

2 - 4 pm | Colouring Club | Lego Building


Thursday, October 29

9 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club | Billiards | Creation Circle

11 am - 12 pm | Garden Club

1 - 2 pm | Puzzle Club

2 - 4 pm | Easy Meals for one (Registration Required)

2 - 4 pm | Colouring Club

Friday, October 2

9 - 9:45 am |  Gentle Exercises

10 - 10:45 am |  Gentle Exercises

11 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club

2:30 - 4:30 pm | Craft: Fall Leaf Candle Holders


Friday, October 9

9 - 9:45 am |  Gentle Exercises

10 - 10:45 am |  Gentle Exercises

11 am - 12 pm | Holly from Hear Well Be Well - Guest Speaker

1 - 4 pm | Billiards

1:30 - 3:30 pm | Craft: Beaded Plants


Friday, October 16

9 - 9:45 am |  Gentle Exercises

10 - 10:45 am |  Gentle Exercises

11 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club

1:30 - 3:30 pm | Craft: Step by Step Painting will Jill Bossence


Friday, October 23

9 - 9:45 am |  Gentle Exercises

10 - 10:45 am |  Gentle Exercises

11 am - 12 pm | Taylor from Castle Kilbride - Guest Speaker

1 - 4 pm | Billiards

1:30 - 3:30 pm | Craft: Ghost Jar Landscapes


Friday, October 30

9 - 9:45 am |  Gentle Exercises

10 - 10:45 am |  Gentle Exercises

11 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club

1 - 4 pm | Billiards

1:30 - 3:30 pm | Craft: Halloween Wreath

Program Descriptions

Billiards

Drop in throughout the week for billiards or snooker at no charge. 


Birthday Club

Join us for this series where we will celebrate all of the birthdays of the month. Come if it's your birthday or to celebrate everyone else's. Treats and coffee will be provided and you are welcome to bring cards or gifts for the birthday individuals if you wish. 


Book Club Discussion

Join us on October 15 as we discuss Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin and receive our next book for November.  Book sets are provided through the Region of Waterloo Library and are distributed to members every month. Drop by the Active Living Centre for a more information and to register for upcoming books! 


Coffee Club

Drop in for coffee, tea and treats weekday mornings at no charge. This program can occur during other morning programs (e.g. Billiards). 


Colouring Club

Come and connect with friends new and old as we relax through colouring adult colouring books. We provide the colouring pages, just bring yourself! No registration required. 


Congregate Dining Program

Join us on October 21st for a delicious meal of Squash Soup, Sausage and Sauerkraut, Mashed Potatoes and Corn, Pumpkin Pie and Whipped Cream, and Tea & Coffee. This lunch will be held the third Wednesday each month going forward, and pre-registration is required by noon October 16, 2026. To sign up, call 519-664-1900 or Toll Free: 1-855-664-1900. The fee for this meal is $15.


Creation Circle

Calling all creatives! This is time for you to work on your knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or any craft you love.


Crafts

Get crafty with us as we create a variety of different projects. All materials are provided. Registration in the ALC, through email at alc@communitycareconcepts.ca, or over the phone 519-634-9225 ext. 9340#. See flyers in the Active Living Centre for visual examples. 

October 2026 Crafts
  • October 9 | Beaded Plants - Join us to make little decorative plants made from beads and wire that can catch the sunlight and make any space more sparkly!
  • October 16 | Step-by-step watercolour painting: Join us as we create a beautiful watercolour landscape.
  • October 23 | Ghost Jar Landscapes - Join us as we make a small spooky scene in a mason jar and create cute little homes for paper mache ghosts!
  • October 30 | Halloween Wreath - Join us to create Halloween themed wreathes you can put any-where to celebrate Halloween or Autumn!

Games and Cards

Step right in for exhilarating card and board games, the fun never stops! Beginners and pros are welcome here. 


Garden Club

Join us for indoor gardening. Grow houseplants, herbs, microgreens and vegetables that you can enjoy at home.


Guest Speaker

This month we have Holly from Hear Well, Be Well (Oct 9) and Taylor from Castle Kilbride - Wilmot Heritage (Oct 23) joining us. No registration required. 


Lego Building

Have you ever wanted to try out building a LEGO kit but couldn't justify buying one? Do you want to try a new hobby? Do you want to experience a different kit than one you already have? Come to the ALC and build some LEGO kits with us!


Learn Together Workshop

This series gives us the opportunity to learn about pieces of history we may be unfamiliar with as well as learn different skills, if desired. If you have a skill or topic you’d like to teach or learn, email us at alc@communitycareconcepts.ca. Topics this month will include “History of Fort George” (October 6), “Deep Sea Creatures” (October 13), “Development of the brain” (October 20), “History of puzzles” (October 27).


Line Dancing

New series featuring modified line dancing moves and great music!


Monday Movies 

Come and enjoy a movie with some refreshments among friends new and old! This months movie features are The Way (October 26).


Music Bingo

Join us as we revisit some old favourites and discover some new songs. 


Puzzle Club

Join us for our social puzzle time as we work through different puzzles together.


SMART Gentle Exercise Program

Community Care Concepts invites you to attend a FREE 45 minute gentle  exercise class for seniors, to aid in the daily tasks of stretching, lifting and reaching. Each class has a capacity of 25 participants on a first come, first served basis.


Scrapbooking

Bring your scrapbooks and have a ball scrapbooking with friends new and old! We have plenty of supplies so bring your books and pictures and come here for the rest.


Special Series

Milk Bag Mats | October 5
Join us as we come together to create these milk bag mats that will be donated to help those in need. These mats provide comfort, insulation, and protection for people facing difficult circumstances. Everyone is welcome!
Quilted Pouches | October 6
Join us as we create pouches out of quilted squares where you can store your phones, television remotes and more!
Royal Tea Club | October 8
Join us for some tea and treats for tea club every second Tuesday of the month! Dress up and have some fun socializing with tea cups and tea pots!
Art Gallery Walk Through | October 20
Join us as we appreciate each others art with coffee, tea and snacks! Learn about the art, the artist and show off your own art!
Easy Meals for One | October 29
Join us to learn simple, easy meals for one! This month: soup in a jar!


Tech Basics and Tech Help (previously Tech Know)

Feel free to drop into the ALC to learn different aspects of technology from sending emails to learning the differences between brands!


Unfinished Craft Projects

Do you have many crafts on the go? Come and join us as we take the time to finish some of those! Bring any unfinished projects and we will provide supplies to help you complete these crafts.


Wii Sports

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at some of the newer video games? Here is the place to give them a try! Feel like a pro athlete with Wii Sports, or try other games that we can discover together. 

The Active Living Centre is managed in partnership with the Township of Wilmot and Community Care Concepts of Woolwich, Wellesley and Wilmot who oversee and deliver programming.