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.
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: August 2025
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Monday, August 4: Closed - Civic Holiday
Monday, August 11 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
Monday, August 18 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
Monday, August 25 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
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| Tuesdays |
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Tuesday, August 5 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 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Music Bingo
Tuesday, August 12: 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 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Games: Yahtzee 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Bible Study, Acts
Tuesday, August 19: 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 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Music Bingo
Tuesday, August 26: 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 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Games: Skipbo 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Bible Study, Acts |
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Wednesdays |
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Wednesday, August 6 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 3:30 p.m. - Billiards 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. - Mini Craft: Friendship Bracelets
Wednesday, August 13: 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 3:30 p.m. - Billiards 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Tech-Know*
Wednesday, August 20: 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 3:30 p.m. - Billiards 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - ALC Marketplace/Open House Wednesday, August 27: 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. - Potluck and Summer Student Goodbye Party 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Tech-Know* 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Billiards |
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Thursday, August 7: 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. - Creation Circle 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. - Games: Dutch Blitz 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Colouring Club
Thursday, August 14: 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. - Creation Circle 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Garden Club 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Lawn Games 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Colouring Club
Thursday, August 21: 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 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. - Book Club Discussion 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Colouring Club
Thursday, August 28: 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. Creation Circle 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Garden Club 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Games: Scrabble and Cards 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Colouring Club
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| Fridays |
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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
Friday, August 8: 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
Friday, August 15: 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
Friday, August 22: 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
Participants are 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
Please visit the Active Living Centre or Customer Service at the Wilmot Recreation Complex for your printed copy.
Monthly Closures
Monday, August 4 - Civic Holiday
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.
| ALC Marketplace/Open House |
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This event invites you to declutter your house and bring items to set up your own ‘booth’ to trade and get rid of items and also invite friends to discover the ALC and what we do! See separate flyer at the Centre for more info.
August 20 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. |
| Billiards |
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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.
August 21 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 August 21 as we discuss "The Echo of Old Books" by Barbara Davis and receive our next book for September. |
| Coffee Club |
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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.
Congregate Dining takes a break for July and August. See you back in September! |
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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!
August 11: Spartacus August 18: Little Women August 25: My Big Fat Greek Wedding |
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Music Bingo |
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Join us for music bingo bi-weekly on Tuesday afternoons as we revisit some old favourites and discover some new songs.
August 5: Vacation Edition August 19: Broadway Tunes |
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Potluck and Summer Student Goodbye Party |
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Join us for a summer picnic-style potluck and goodbye party to send off our summer student for her next year of university! It will be a fun time of laughter, good food, and fun. Registration is required. Sign up in the Active Living Centre, or email alc@communitycareconcepts.ca
August 27 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
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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. |
| Friday Crafts |
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Get crafty with us as we create a variety of different projects. All materials are provided, must register in advance. Email alc@communitycareconcepts.ca or call 519-634-9225 ext 9340. Program runs from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. See flyers in the Active Living Centre for visual examples.
August 1: Pringle Hats
August 8: Felt Painting
August 15: Mini Corn Hole
August 22: Pressed Flower Bookmarks
August 29: Embroidery Painting Part 1
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| Garden Club |
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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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Check back next month for our Guest Speaker Program!
Please note, for this program, pre-registration is required. Email: alc@communitycareconcepts.ca or call 519-634-9225 x9340 |
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Intro to Creative Writing: Memory Collection |
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Do you love to write? Have you always wanted to try? Come and join us as we use writing prompts to remember the past for our family, friends or even ourselves! Registration is required.
Email alc@communitycareconcepts.ca or call 519-634-9225 x9340 |
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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.
August Topics: August 5: The History of Vacations August 12: The Ancient Olympics August 19: Jane Austen, Winnie-the-Pooh and Agatha Christie August 26: History of Conspiracy Theories |
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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. |
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