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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 


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

To get a hard copy of our monthly activity calendar, visit the Active Living Centre of Wilmot Recreation Complex. 

Monday, October 6

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, October 13

Closed for Thanksgiving


Monday, October 20

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, October 27

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 7

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

1 - 2 pm | Learn Together Workshop

2 - 3 pm | Games and Cards: Phase 10

3 - 4 pm | Bible Study: Acts


Tuesday, October 14

9 am - 12 pm | Coffee ClubBilliards | Creation Circle

11 am - 12 pm | Garden Club

1 - 2 pm | Learn Together Workshop

2:15 - 3:30 pm | Music Bingo: 70s


Tuesday, October 21

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

1 - 2 pm | Learn Together Workshop

2 - 3 pm | Brain Games

3 - 4 pm | Bible Study: Acts


Tuesday, October 28

9 am - 12 pm | Coffee ClubBilliards | Creation Circle: Crocheted Poppies

11 am - 12 pm | Garden Club

1 - 2 pm | Learn Together Workshop

2:15 - 3:30 pm | Music Bingo: Country Classics

Wednesday, October 1

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, October 8

9 - 9:45 am | Gentle Exercises

10 - 10:45 am | Gentle Exercises

11 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club

1 - 2 pm | Canva 101: All About Canva (Pt. 1)

1 - 3:30 pm | Billiards


Wednesday, October 15

9 - 9:45 am | Gentle Exercises

10 - 10:45 am | Gentle Exercises

11 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club | MP Tim Louis Guest Speaking

12 - 2 pm | Congregate Dining (Registration required)

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

1 - 4 pm | Billiards


Wednesday, October 22

9 - 9:45 am | Gentle Exercises

10 - 10:45 am | Gentle Exercises

11 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club

1 - 2 pm | Canva 101: All About Canva (Pt. 1)

1 - 4 pm | Billiards


Wednesday, October 29

9 - 9:45 am | Gentle Exercises

10 - 10:45 am | Gentle Exercises

11 am - 12 pm | Potluck (Registration required)

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

Thursday, October 2

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

1 - 4 pm | Cards and Board Games

2 - 4 pm | Colouring Club


Thursday, October 9

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

11 am - 12 pm | Garden Club

1 - 4 pm | Puzzle Club

2 - 4 pm | Colouring Club


Thursday, October 16

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

1 - 2 pm | Book Club Discussion

2 - 4 pm | Colouring Club


Thursday, October 23

Closed for staff training.


Thursday, October 30

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

11 am - 12 pm | Garden Club

1 - 4 pm | Card Games

2 - 4 pm | Colouring Club

Friday, October 3

9 - 9:45 am |  Gentle Exercises

10 - 10:45 am |  Gentle Exercises

11 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club

1:30 - 3:30 pm | Charades with Mance!


Friday, October 10

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: Halloween Spackle Art (Registration required)


Friday, October 17

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: Snow Man Bead Ornaments with Mance! (Registration required)


Friday, October 24

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: Fall Quilling Pt.1 (Registration required)


Friday, October 31

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: Fall Quilling Pt.2 (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 October 16 as we discuss The Secret French Recipes of Sophie Valroux by Samantha Verant 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! 


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 morning 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 15 for a delicious meal of coleslaw, pork roast with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, pumpkin pie with whipped cream, tea and coffee. This lunch will be held the third Wednesday each month going forward, and pre-registration is required by noon October 10, 2025. 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#.

October Crafts

Halloween Spackle Art - Come and create some fall and Halloween themed paintings with the use of spackle! 

Snow Man Bead Ornaments with Mance - Join Mance as she leads the group in how to make cute snowman ornaments for the colder weather! 

Fall Quilling Pt. 1 & 2 – Create festive fall quilled designs to frame in your home or give to a friend. 

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.


Guest Speaker

This month our guest speaker is Tim Louis, the MP for the Kitchener-Conestoga riding. Join us as he comes and speaks about issues relevant to this demographic and answers any questions we may have

Pre-registration is required; email alc@communitycareconcepts.ca or call 519-634-9225, ext. 9340.


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 “The Indus Valley Civilization” (October 7); “Cheese, Chocolate, Pizza and their History” (October 14); “Genghis Khan” (October 21); “History of Ancient Mesopotamia” (October 28).


Monday Movies 

Join us as we screen a blockbuster film and indulge in delicious popcorn. This month's movie features are Hitch (October 6), A Cinderella Story, (October 20) and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (October 27).


Music Bingo

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


Potluck

Join us on Wednesday, October 29 as we celebrate ‘Friendsgiving’ with great food and community. Please sign up with what dish you are bringing in advance so we can ensure a well-balanced and delicious meal together.


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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