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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ALC CLOSED ON APRIL 1, 2024.
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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 monthly online recreation calendar. 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: |
March 28: Wilmot Ecumenical Working Group on Indigenous Relations Join us after the congregate dining lunch at 1:45 p.m. to hear members Melissa and Marie for a conversation on understanding and facilitating relationships amoung Indigenous, settler and newcomer people in Wilmot.
April 25: Joyce from Community Care Concepts Join us after congregate dining on Thursday April 25 to hear Joyce from Community Care Concepts talk about Day Programs and Care Giver relief programs. |
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. |
Thursday Book Club - On Hold for April |
Taking the month of April off. Please check in with Staff |
Tuesday Book Club with Katie |
New Book coming April 9th titled “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” By John Berendt. |
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. |
Friday Crafts |
Flower Pens - Let's get ready to welcome Spring! Join us as we make some springy floral pens to brighten up your desk or writing space.
Natural Mosaic Art - Join us as we create some natural mosaic pieces out of beans and grains to brighten up your home or outdoor space.
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. |
Garden Club |
Hey Green Thumbs, black thumbs and everyone in between! Join us Tuesdays and Fridays for some indoor gardening. Grow houseplants, herbs, microgreens and vegetables that you can enjoy at home.
Guest speaker: Join us as we welcome back Monika from Colour Paradise Greenhouses as she discusses Horticultural Therapy on Friday April 19th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
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 each Wednesday. |
Step-by-Step Painting |
Join Katie to be lead through a seasonal acrylic painting. See posted flyers in the ALC for this months masterpiece!
Starting February 1, 2024 participants will be required to sign-up for all Community Care Concepts craft sessions. Sign-up will occur on month before the painting is set to occur.
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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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