Located on the main level of the Wilmot Recreation Complex, the Active Living Centre is a 2,500-square-foot facility dedicated to older adults 55+. The Active Living Centre is a gathering place for older adults featuring a billiards area, lounge area, gaming area, lending library and offers a variety of activities to help you live a healthy and active lifestyle!
The space is run in collaboration with the Township of Wilmot and Community Care Concepts of Woolwich, Wellesley and Wilmot who facilitates programming.
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. 340.
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Starting February 1, 2024 participants will be required to sign-up for all Community Care Concepts craft sessions. Sign-up sheets will be available two weeks before each craft. |
View the Community Events, Culture, and Recreation Calendar for an online calendar format. Please visit the Active Living Centre or Customer Service at the Wilmot Recreation Complex for your printed copy.
Programs in the Active Living Pillar are designed to keep you moving.
Gentle Minute to Win It |
Looking for some healthy competition? Join us for a few gentle Minute to Win It games that you can play seated or standing. |
SMART Gentle Exercise Program |
This FREE exercise program is designed for the practice of daily tasks from reaching to the top shelf to bending down to tie your shoes for stretching, lifting and reaching, and helps maintain balance and coordination. Offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. and from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. This course is run by training staff from Community Care Concepts. |
Programs in the Connecting pillar are designed for interaction and engagement, focusing on be social.
Billiards |
Drop in throughout the week for billiards on one or both of our tables at no charge.
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Crokinole & Cards |
Drop in to play crokinole and various cards & games based on group preferences. |
Crokinole |
Remember Crokinole? Join us for an afternoon of tough Crokinole competition where you can play with your fingers or the cues provided! |
Coffee Club |
Drop In for Coffee, Tea and treats weekday morning at no charge. This program can occur during other morning programs (e.g. Billiards). |
Congregate Dining Program: |
Cost: $14.00 Runs on the fourth Thursday of each month by Community Care Concepts. Registration is required by the Friday at noon the week before the lunch occurs; by calling 1-855-664-1900.
Please check the ALC Calendar for monthly meal menu. |
Conversation Corner |
Join us weekly on Thursdays as we sit and chat anything and everything! If the conversation gets to a lull, we have pre-planned topics that we literally putt out of a bag! |
Guest Speakers / Meet & Greets: |
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Music Bingo |
Join us for two music bingo bi-weekly on Tuesday afternoons as we revisit some old favourites and discover some new songs.
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Puzzle Club |
Calling all puzzle enthusiasts! Join us bi-weekly for our social puzzle time as we work through different puzzles together. |
Book Club Discussion |
Join us on the third Thursday of the month from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. as we discuss our current reads. 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!
On June 20, we will be discussing Silas Marner by George Eliot and receive our next book, Gilead by Marilynne Robinson. |
Programs in the Learning Pillar are designed to expand your horizon to new opportunities. From arts and crafts to technology and education.
Book Swap |
Want to find some new books or share your favourites with others? Join us to swap physical books or titles to grow your reading list before the summer! |
Creation Circle |
Calling all creatives! This is time for you to work on your knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or any craft you love. |
Falls Prevention - Fall 2024 return |
A free 12-week series led by Community Support Connections Kinesiologist in partnership with Community Care Concepts. Sessions are approximately 1 hour in length. |
Garden Club |
Hey Green Thumbs, black thumbs and everyone in between! Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays for some indoor gardening. Grow houseplants, herbs, microgreens and vegetables that you can enjoy at home.
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Pictionary |
Join us for a fun game of Pictionary to challenge your art skills and your competitive side! |
Recipe Swap |
Want to stock up on your recipes? The last Wednesday of every month bring in one of your recipes to swap! You are welcomed to bring in a sample of your favourite recipe or baked good for others to try. |
Tech-KNOW |
Sign Up for guidance with your technological troubles! Register in advance in the ALC on the clipboard for a timeslot with a general description of assistance needed in one of the three 45-minute timeslots twice a month on Wednesday. |
World Exploration Series |
We will be visiting different cultural sites and natural phenomena through this ongoing series, utilizing different technologies such as walk through tours and virtual reality.
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Programs in the Wellness Pillar are designed around whole person wellness; from mind & body activities to preparation and nourishment for the body and soul.
Mindful Meditation - On HOLD |
Join us once a month after lunch for some mindful meditation, where we will all take a moment to step away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Following guided meditations from popular applications in a voice recorded format.
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If you would like more information on the Centre or how you can get involved, please contact us.
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