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

Monday, May 18 - Closed for Victoria Day

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, May 4

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, May 11

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, May 25

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, May 5

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

11 am - 12 pm | Garden Club

1 - 2 pm | Learn Together Workshop

2 - 4 pm | Games and Cards: Phase 10 and Skipbo | Lego Building


Tuesday, May 12

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

1 - 2 pm | Learn Together Workshop

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


Tuesday, May 19

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

11 am - 12 pm | Garden Club

1 - 2 pm | Learn Together Workshop

2 - 3 pm | Games and Cards: Dutch Blitz | Lego Building


Tuesday, May 26

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

1 - 2 pm | Learn Together Workshop

2:15 - 3:30 pm | Music Bingo: Broadway Tunes

Wednesday, May 6

9 - 9:45 am | Gentle Exercises

10 - 10:45 am | Gentle Exercises

11 am - 12 pm | Coffee Club

11 am - 12 pm | Manshi from ICC - Guest Speaker

1 - 3:30 pm | Billiards

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


Wednesday, May 13

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 | Euchre & Crokinole


Wednesday, May 20

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 - 4 pm | Tech-Know (Registration required)


Wednesday, May 27

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 | Mancala, Chess & Skipbo

Thursday, May 7

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

11 am - 12 pm | Garden Club

1 - 4 pm | Board & Card Games

2 - 4 pm | Colouring Club


Thursday, May 14

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

11 am - 12 pm | Garden Club

1 - 2 pm | Puzzle Club & Brain Games

2 - 4 pm | Colouring Club


Thursday, May 21

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

11 am - 12 pm | Birthday Club

1 - 2 pm | Book Club Discussion

2 - 4 pm | Colouring Club


Thursday, May 28

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

11 am - 12 pm | Garden Club

1 - 4 pm | Cards and Board Games

2 - 4 pm | Colouring Club

Friday, May 1

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: Spring Quiling Pt. 1


Friday, May 8

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: Spring Quiling Pt. 2


Friday, May 15 

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


Friday, May 22 

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: Diamond Art Card Pt. 1


Friday, May 29

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: Diamond Art Card Pt. 2

Program Descriptions

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 May 21 as we discuss Satation Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel and receive our next book for June.  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 May 20 for a delicious meal of Coleslaw, Roast Beef and Gravy, Horseradish, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Butter Tart, Tea & Coffee. This lunch will be held the third Wednesday each month and registration is required by noon May 15, 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. 

May 2026 Crafts
  • May 1 & 8 | Spring Quiling Pt. 1 & 2: Join us as we take thin strips of paper and create beautiful spring pictures in the art of quiling!
  • May 15 | Step-by-step painting with Jill: Come and participate in a step-by-step painting of a beautiful scene with a mountain road and tranquil waters!
  • May 22 & 29 | Diamond Art Cards Pt/ 1 & 2: Here we will have 2 relaxing afternoons to create some beautiful cards using diamond dots! A;; levels of experience (including beginners) welcome.

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 ICC joining us to talk about important mental health topics for mental health week. No registration required. 


Lego Building

Have you ever wanted to try out building a LEGO kit but couldn't justify buying one? Do you want to try a new hobby? Do you want to experience a different kit than one you already have? Come to the ALC and build some LEGO kits with us!


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 “History of Fashion Pt. 5” (May 5), “The Female Pharaohs of Egypt” (May 12), “The Moon Landing” (May 19), “The Life of Christopher Columbus” (May 26).


Monday Movies 

Come and enjoy a movie with some refreshments among friends new and old! This month's movies are National Velvet (May 4), Mr. Popper's Penguins (May 11), The Family Man (May 25).


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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