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

December 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31

January 1, 2


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, January 5

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, January 12

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, January 19

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, January 26

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, January 6

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

11 am - 12 pm | Garden Club

1 - 2 pm | Learn Together Workshop

2:15 - 3:30 pm | Music Bingo: 60's


Tuesday, January 13

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, January 20

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

1 - 2 pm | Learn Together Workshop

2:15 - 3:30 pm | Music Bingo: 80's


Tuesday, January 27

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

Wednesday, December 24

Closed


Wednesday, December 31

Closed


Wednesday, January 7

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 | Card Games


Wednesday, January 14

9 - 9:45 am | Gentle Exercises

10 - 10:45 am | Gentle Exercises

11 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club

11 am - 12 pm | Guest Speaker: Manshi from ICC: Setting Boundaries

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

1 - 3:30 pm | Billiards


Wednesday, January 21

9 - 9:45 am | Gentle Exercises

10 - 10:45 am | Gentle Exercises

11 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club

12 - 2 pm | Congregate Dining 

1 - 3:30 pm | Billiards

1 - 4 pm | Creation Circle and Games


Wednesday, January 28

9 - 9:45 am | Gentle Exercises

10 - 10:45 am | Gentle Exercises

11 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club

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

1 - 3:30 pm | Billiards

Thursday, December 25

Closed


Thursday, January 1

Closed


Thursday, January 8

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

11 am - 12 pm | Garden Club

1 - 4 pm | Puzzle Club & Brain Games & Wii Sports

2 - 4 pm | Colouring Club


Thursday, January 15

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

1 - 2 pm | Book Club Discussion

2 - 4 pm | Colouring Club


Thursday, January 22

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

11 am - 12 pm | Garden Club

1 - 4 pm | Scrabble and Boggle

2 - 4 pm | Colouring Club


Thursday, January 29

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

1 - 4 pm | Puzzle Club, Dominoes, and Cards

2 - 4 pm | Colouring Club

Friday, December 26

Closed


Friday, January 2

Closed


Friday, January 9

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: Crocheted Mug Sleeves


Friday, January 16

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: Wooden Painted Signs


Friday, January 23

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 from Dundee Doodle


Friday, January 30

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: Watercolour Salt Painting

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 January 15 as we discuss Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto and receive our next book for February.  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

Please join us on January 21 for a delicious meal of Cream of Broccoli Soup, Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Banana Cake, Tea & Coffee. This lunch will be held the third Wednesday each month and registration is required by noon January 16, 2026. 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#.

January 2026 Crafts
  • January 9 | Crocheted Mug Sleeves: Come and crochet cute little mug sleeves to keep your hands warm this winter season! Crochet experience is required, however, this is a beginner pattern. 
  • January 16 | Wooden Painted Signs: Here we will take wooden signs and create beautiful wall art for our homes or our loved ones homes! Templates provided will be quotes, but you are welcome to paint scenes if you wish. 
  • January 23 | Step-by-Step Painting with Jill Bossence from Dundee Doodle: Join us as we learn a beautiful step-by-step painting with Jill Bossence! The scene will be announced closer to the date. Be sure to sign up before slots fill up! 
  • January 30 | Watercolour Salt Painting: Come and learn a fun, simple technique to creating beautiful, wintry, watercolour paintings. 

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 Manshi from Interfaith Community Counselling Centre coming to speak with us on setting boundaries. Registration is not 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 “Fashion throughout History Pt. 4” (January 6), “The Black Death: The Plague” (January 13), “Engineering Marvels from Around the World” (January 20), “Interesting Archaeological Discoveries” (January 27). 


Monday Movies 

Come and enjoy a movie with some refreshments among friends new and old! This month's movies are Letters to Juliet (January 5), Mr. Destiny (January 12), Guarding Tess (January 19), James Bond: Goldfinger (January 26). 


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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