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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

Wednesday, November 19


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. 340. 


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, November 3

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


Monday, November 10

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


Monday, November 17

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


Monday, November 24

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, November 4

9 am - 12 pm | Coffee ClubBilliards | Creation Circle: Fleece Blankets

11 am - 12 pm | Garden Club

1 - 2 pm | Learn Together Workshop

2 - 3 pm | Games and Cards: Dutch Blitz

3 - 4 pm | Bible Study: Acts


Tuesday, November 11

9 am - 12 pm | Coffee ClubBilliards | Creation Circle

1 - 2 pm | Learn Together Workshop

2:15 - 3:30 pm | Music Bingo: 50s


Tuesday, November 18

9 am - 12 pm | Coffee ClubBilliards | Creation Circle: Fleece Blankets

11 am - 12 pm | Garden Club

1 - 2 pm | Learn Together Workshop

2 - 3 pm | Games and Cards: Yahtzee

3 - 4 pm | Bible Study: Acts


Tuesday, November 25

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

1 - 2 pm | Learn Together Workshop

2:15 - 3:30 pm | Music Bingo: One Hit Wonders

Wednesday, November 5

9 - 9:45 am | Gentle Exercises

10 - 10:45 am | Gentle Exercises

11 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club

1 - 3:30 pm | Tech-Know (Registration required)

1 - 4 pm | Billiards


Wednesday, November 12

9 - 9:45 am | Gentle Exercises

10 - 10:45 am | Gentle Exercises

11 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club

1 - 2 pm | Canva 101: Making Invitations Online

1 - 3:30 pm | Billiards


Wednesday, November 19

Closed


Wednesday, November 26

9 - 9:45 am | Gentle Exercises

10 - 10:45 am | Gentle Exercises

11 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club

1 - 3:30 pm | Tech-Know (Registration required)

1 - 4 pm | Billiards

Thursday, November 6

9 am - 12 pm | Coffee ClubBilliards | Scrapbooking | Creation Circle

1 - 4 pm | Cards and Board Games (Scrabble and Boggle)

2 - 4 pm | Colouring Club


Thursday, November 13

9 am - 12 pm | Coffee ClubBilliards | Scrapbooking | Creation Circle

11 am - 12 pm | Garden Club

1 - 4 pm | Puzzle Club & Brain Games

2 - 4 pm | Colouring Club


Thursday, November 20

9 am - 12 pm | Coffee ClubBilliards | Scrapbooking | Creation Circle | Birthday Club

1 - 2 pm | Book Club Discussion

2 - 4 pm | Colouring Club


Thursday, November 27

9 am - 12 pm | Coffee ClubBilliards | Scrapbooking | Creation Circle

11 am - 12 pm | Garden Club

1 - 4 pm | Card Games (Euchre, King's Corner)

2 - 4 pm | Colouring Club

Friday, November 7

9 - 9:45 am |  Gentle Exercises

10 - 10:45 am |  Gentle Exercises

11 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club

1:30 - 3:30 pm | Friday Craft: Step-by-step Painting with Jill Bossence (Registration required)


Friday, November 14

9 - 9:45 am |  Gentle Exercises

10 - 10:45 am |  Gentle Exercises

11 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club

1:30 - 3:30 pm | Friday Craft: Beaded Felt Trinket Bowls (Registration required)


Friday, November 21

9 - 9:45 am |  Gentle Exercises

10 - 10:45 am |  Gentle Exercises

11 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club

1:30 - 3:30 pm | Friday Craft: Christmas Card Making  (Registration required)


Friday, November 28

9 - 9:45 am |  Gentle Exercises

10 - 10:45 am |  Gentle Exercises

11 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club

1:30 - 3:30 pm | Friday Craft: Pinecone Gnome Ornaments (Registration required)

Program Descriptions

Bible Study

This program is open to individuals of all levels of experience with the Bible and is intended to foster a welcoming, community-oriented environment for spiritual growth, connection and conversation about scripture. 


Billiards

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


Birthday Club

Join us for this new special 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 November 20 as we discuss Yellowface by R.F. Kuang and receive our next book for December. 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! 


Canva 101

This special series is all about learning how to use the online tool Canva! Join us with your laptop or tablet if you prefer (although laptop is best) and learn how to create different designs and projects for your own personal use with others! No registration is required.


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

This month, the Community Care Concepts Health Fair will take place on November 19 instead of Congregate Dining. Registration is required, space is limited. For more information, call 519-664-1900 or Toll Free: 1-855-664-1900

Congregate Dining lunches are otherwise held the third Wednesday each month going forward, and pre-registration is required in advance. To sign up, call 519-664-1900 or Toll Free: 1-855-664-1900. The fee for this meal is $14.


Creation Circle

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


Friday 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, or over the phone 519-634-9225 ext. 9340#.

November Crafts

Step by Step Painting with Jill Bossence - Join us as we learn to paint a unique painting with owner of Dundee Doodles, Jill Bossence!

Beaded Felt Trinket Bowls - Come and learn how to use simple craft supplies to make your own little trinket bowls! These would make a great Christmas gift for loved ones. 

Christmas Card Making – Create beautiful Christmas cards to share with others as we approach the holiday season.

Pinecone Gnome Ornaments– Turn pinecones into cute little ornaments as we learn to upcycle this natural item into with a fun twist!

See flyers in the Active Living Centre for visual examples. 


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.


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@communtiycareconcepts.ca. Topics this month will include “Fun, Little Known History Facts” (November 4), “Canada’s Role in WWII” (November 11), “Fashion throughout History Pt. 4” (November 18), “Spies throughout History" (November 25)


Monday Movies 

Join us as we screen a blockbuster film and indulge in delicious popcorn. This month's movie features are "The Undefeated" (November 3), "28 Days" (November 10), "The Naked Gun 2 1/2 The Smell of Fear" (November 17), "The Wizard of Oz" (November 24).


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.


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. 

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. 

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