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

Friday, April 3 -  Closed for Good Friday

Monday, April 6 - Closed for Easter Monday

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, April 13

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, April 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, April 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, April 7

9 am - 12 pm | Coffee ClubBilliards | Creation Circle

11 am - 12 pm | Garden Club

1 - 2 pm | Learn Together Workshop

2 - 3 pm | Games and Cards: Phase 10 and Mancala

3 - 4 pm | Bible Study


Tuesday, April 14

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

1 - 2 pm | Learn Together Workshop

2:15 - 3:30 pm | Music Bingo: Powerhouse Women


Tuesday, April 21

9 am - 12 pm | Coffee ClubBilliards | Creation Circle

11 am - 12 pm | Garden Club

1 - 2 pm | Learn Together Workshop

2 - 3 pm | Games and Cards: Boggle

3 - 4 pm | Bible Study


Tuesday, April 28

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

1 - 2 pm | Learn Together Workshop

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

Wednesday, April 1

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 | Games and Cards: Euchre and Crokinole


Wednesday, April 8

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-Know (Registration required)


Wednesday, April 15

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 - 3:30 pm | Billiards

1:30 - 3 pm | Brain Games


Wednesday, April 22

9 - 9:45 am | Gentle Exercises

10 - 10:45 am | Gentle Exercises

11 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club | Potluck

1 - 3:30 pm | Billiards

1 - 4 pm | Tech-Know (Registration required)


Wednesday, April 29

9 - 9:45 am | Gentle Exercises

10 - 10:45 am | Gentle Exercises

11 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club

11 am - 12 pm | Chris and Natalie from Arnold Hearing - Guest Speaker

1 - 3:30 pm | Billiards

1 - 4 pm | Games and Cards: Mancala, Chess and Skipbo

Thursday, April 2

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

11 am - 12 pm | Garden Club

1 - 4 pm | Skipbo, Scrabble and King's Corner

2 - 4 pm | Colouring Club


Thursday, April 9

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

1 - 4 pm | Puzzle Club, Brain Games and Wii Sports

2 - 4 pm | Colouring Club


Thursday, April 16

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

11 am - 12 pm | Garden Club

11 am - 12 pm | Birthday Club

1 - 2 pm | Book Club Discussion

2 - 4 pm | Colouring Club


Thursday, April 23

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

1 - 4 pm | Cards and Board Games

2 - 4 pm | Colouring Club


Thursday, April 30

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

11 am - 12 pm | Garden Club

1 - 4 pm | Rummikub, Scrabble and Phase 10

2 - 4 pm | Colouring Club

Friday, April 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: Painted Flower Pots


Friday, April 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: Popsicle Stick Garden Markers


Friday, April 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: Painted Light Switch Covers

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 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 March 19 as we discuss The Wind Will Catch You by Michelle Theall and receive our next book for May.  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

Please join us on April 15 for a delicious meal of Romaine Mandarin Orange Salad, Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Corn, Lemon Dessert, Tea & Coffee. This lunch will be held the third Wednesday each month and registration is required by noon April 10, 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.


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.ca, or over the phone 519-634-9225 ext. 9340#. See flyers in the Active Living Centre for visual examples. 

April 2026 Crafts
  • April 10 | Painted Flower Pots: Here we will prepare for spring with some beautifully decorated flower pots.
  • April 17 | Popsicle Stick Garden Markers: Join us as we create labels for our garden items with popsicle sticks.
  • April 24 | Painted Light Switch Covers: Here we will transform generic lights switch covers into whimsical decor for our homes.

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 Chris and Natalie from Arnold Hearing joining us to tell us about the importance of hearing health. No registration required. 


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 “Virtual Tour of the Canadaian Museum of History” (April 7), “Alexander the Great” (April 14), “Gladiators in Ancient Rome” (April 21), “Leif Eriksson and other Vikings” (April 28).


Monday Movies 

Come and enjoy a movie with some refreshments among friends new and old! This month's movies are Beyond Borders (April 13), I Spy (April 20), The Day After Tomorrow (April 27).


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. 


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. 

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