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.
Community Care Concepts of Woolwich, Wellesley and Wilmot is currently offering similar Active Living programs at the New Dundee Community Centre until the end of March 2025. View the Online Community Events Calendar to find their activities, or reach out to Community Care Concepts at 1-855-664-1900 for more information.
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.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Daily Schedule - April and May 2025
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| Monday, May 5
9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Gentle Exercises 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. - Gentle Exercises 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Coffee Club 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Billiards 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Monday Movie and Chat: I Dreamed of Africa
Monday, May 12: 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Gentle Exercises 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. - Gentle Exercises 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Coffee Club 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Billiards 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Monday Movie and Chat: Hairspray
Monday, May 19: Closed for Victoria Day
Monday, May 26: 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Gentle Exercises 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. - Gentle Exercises 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Coffee Club 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Billiards 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Monday Movie and Chat: The Hunt for Red October |
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Tuesday, May 6: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Coffee Club & Billiards 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Creation Circle 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. - Learn Together Workshop: The History of Aviation 2 to 3 p.m. - Games: Dutch Blitz 3 to 4 p.m. - Bible Study, Acts
Tuesday, May 13: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Coffee Club & Billiards 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Creation Circle 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Garden Club 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Learn Together Workshop: Changing beauty standards throughout the ages. 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Music Bingo, 60's
Tuesday, May 20: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Coffee Club & Billiards 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Creation Circle 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. - Learn Together Workshop: Atlantis 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Games: Rummikub 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Bible Study, Acts
Tuesday, May 27: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Coffee Club & Billiards 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Creation Circle 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Garden Club 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Learn Together Workshop: Henry VIII and His Wives 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Music Bingo, 70's
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Wednesdays |
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Wednesday, May 7: 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Gentle Exercises 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. - Gentle Exercises 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Coffee Club 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Tech-Know* 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Billiards
Wednesday, May 14: 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Gentle Exercises 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. - Gentle Exercises 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Coffee Club 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Guest Speaker: Fire Services 1 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. - Games: Crokinole, Chess and Checkers 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Billiards
Wednesday, May 21: 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Gentle Exercises 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. - Gentle Exercises 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Coffee Club 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. - Congregate Dining 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Tech-Know* 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Billiards
Wednesday, May 28 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Gentle Exercises 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. - Gentle Exercises 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Coffee Club 1 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. - Games: Card Games 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Billiards |
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Thursday, May 1: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Coffee Club 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Billiards 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Scrapbooking 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. - Games: Dominoes 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Colouring Club 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Creation Circle
Thursday, May 8: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Coffee Club 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Billiards 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Scrapbooking 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Garden Club 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. - Games: Boggle 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Colouring Club 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Creation Circle
Thursday, May 15: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Coffee Club 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Billiards 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Scrapbooking 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Birthday Club 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. - Book Club Discussion 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Colouring Club 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Creation Circle
Thursday, May 22: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Coffee Club 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Billiards 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Scrapbooking 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Garden Club 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Puzzle Club 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Colouring Club 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Creation Circle
Thursday, May 29: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Coffee Club 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Billiards 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Scrapbooking 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Garden Club 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. - Games: Skipbo 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Colouring Club 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Creation Circle
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| Fridays |
| Friday, May 2:
9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Gentle Exercises 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. - Gentle Exercises 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Coffee Club 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. - Friday Craft: Decoupage Glass
Friday, May 9: 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Gentle Exercises 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. - Gentle Exercises 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Coffee Club 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. - Friday Craft: Foam Flowers
Friday, May 16: 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Gentle Exercises 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. - Gentle Exercises 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Coffee Club 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. - Friday Craft: Embroidered T-Shirts Pt. 1
Friday, May 23: 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Gentle Exercises 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. - Gentle Exercises 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Coffee Club 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. - Friday Craft: Embroidered T-Shirts Pt. 2
Friday, May 30: 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Gentle Exercises 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. - Gentle Exercises 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Coffee Club 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. - Friday Craft: Step by Step Painting 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. |
Monthly Activity Calendar
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.
Monthly Closures
Monday, May 19 - Victoria Day
Programs Descriptions
Active Living
Programs in the Active Living Pillar are designed to keep you moving.
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SMART Gentle Exercise Program |
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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 SMART certified staff from Community Care Concepts. |
Connecting
Programs in the Connecting pillar are designed for interaction and engagement, focusing on be social.
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Drop in throughout the week for billiards on one or both of our tables at no charge.
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Birthday Club |
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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.
May 15 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
| Book Club Discussion |
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Join us on the third Thursday of the month from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 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!
Join us on May 15 as we discuss Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton and receive our next book for June. |
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Drop In for Coffee, Tea and treats weekday morning at no charge. This program can occur during other morning programs (e.g. Billiards). Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays: 11:00am-12:00pm |
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Colouring Club |
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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. |
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Congregate Dining Program: |
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Cost: $14.00 Runs on the third Wednesday 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. |
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Monday Movies |
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Join us as we screen blockbuster films and indulge in delicious popcorn. Stick around after the movie to chat!
May 5: I Dreamed of Africa May 12: Hairspray May 26: The Hunt for Red October |
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Music Bingo |
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Join us for two music bingo bi-weekly on Tuesday afternoons as we revisit some old favourites and discover some new songs.
May 13: 60's May 27: 70's |
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Puzzle Club |
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Calling all puzzle enthusiasts! Join us for our social puzzle time as we work through different puzzles together. Check the monthly calendar for dates and times. |
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Games |
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Step right in for exhilarating card and board games, the fun never stops! Beginners and pros are welcome here. Check the monthly calendar for dates and times!
- Card Games - Crokinole, Chess and Checkers - Boggle - Skipbo - Dutch Blitz - Dominoes - Yahtzee |
Learning
Programs in the Learning Pillar are designed to expand your horizon to new opportunities. From arts and crafts to technology and education.
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Bible Study |
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Creation Circle |
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Calling all creatives! This is time for you to work on your knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or any craft you love. |
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Get crafty with us as we create a variety of different projects. All materials are provided, must register in advance. Program runs from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. See flyers in the Active Living Centre for visual examples.
May 2: Decoupage Glass May 9: Foam Flowers May 16: Embroidered T-Shirts Pt. 1 May 23: Embroidered T-Shirts Pt. 2 May 30: Step-by-step Painting |
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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. View the schedule overview for the month for upcoming dates. |
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Guest Speaker |
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Join us on Wednesday, May 14th as Wilmot Fire Services come to talk to us about battery safety and the importance of identifying warning signs. |
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Learn Together Workshops |
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This series gives us the opportunity to learn new skills and think deeper about different topics we may not have delved into before. Offered from If you have a skill or topic you'd like to teach or learn, email us at alc@communtiycareconcepts.ca.
May Topics: May 6: The History of Aviation May 13: Changing Beauty Standards Throughout the Ages May 20: Atlantis May 27: Henry VIII and His Wives |
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Scrapbooking |
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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. |
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Tech-KNOW |
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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. |
Wellness
Programs in the Wellness Pillar are designed around whole person wellness; from mind & body activities to preparation and nourishment for the body and soul.
If you would like more information on the Centre or how you can get involved, please contact us.
Contacts