The Active Living Centre is a gathering place for older adults (ages 55+). The facility is operated by the Township of Wilmot's Facilities and Recreation Services Department.
The facility features a billiards area, lounge area, gaming area, lending library and offers a variety of activities to help you live a healthy and active lifestyle!
| Day | Hours | Details |
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| Monday |
9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
SMART Gentle Exercise 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Coffee Club 9:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Mindful Meditation 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Track your Trails 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. |
| Wednesday |
9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
SMART Gentle Exercise 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Coffee Club 9:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Billiards 1:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. |
| Thursday |
9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Coffee Club, Billiards, Project U 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Bi-Weekly Book Club 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bi Weekly Cards & Games 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Bi-Weekly Crafts 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Friday | 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
SMART Gentle Exercise 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Coffee Club 9:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
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Closed December 23-28 Open December 29 Closed December 30 to January 3, 2023
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Active Living Centre Card
NEW - All participants are required to have an Active Living Centre Card to attend programming.
To inquire, or obtain a free card please visit the Active Living Centre at the Wilmot Recreation Complex at
1291 Nafziger Rd Baden or call 519-634-9225 ext. 340.
Monthly Activity Calendar
Please visit the Active Living Centre or Customer Service at the Wilmot Recreation Complex for your printed copy.
Electronic version coming soon!
Programs
Active Living
Programs in the Active Living Pillar are designed to keep you moving.
| 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 Monday's, Wednesday's and Friday's from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
This course is run by training staff from Community Care Concepts. |
| Track your Trails |
| Join us for a weekly walking club on Wednesday afternoons from 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. We will utilize the indoor walking track for individual walking as well as the Schmidt Trails behind the Wilmot Recreation Complex. |
Connecting
Programs in the Connecting pillar are designed for interaction and engagement, focusing on be social.
| Billiards |
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Join us for drop-in Billiard's play, on Mondays & Fridays 9:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Wednesdays 1:00pm to 3:45 p.m. and Thursdays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Free program for the remainder of 2022. Effective January 1, 2023, a $1.00 drop-in rate per timeslot will apply. |
| Book Club |
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Offered bi-weekly on Thursday afternoons from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
New books are released every 8-weeks through the Region of Waterloo Library Book Club Program. Please contact Becky Rieck at 519-634-9225 ext. 340. |
| Cards & Games |
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Drop-in games facilitated by Active Adults Recreation Programmer, Becky Rieck.
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| Coffee Club |
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Coffee Club runs during morning programming in the ALC. This program can occur during other morning programs (e.g. Billiards, Project U).
Free program for the remainder of 2022. Effective January 1, 2023, a $1.00 drop-in rate per timeslot will apply. |
| Project U |
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Welcome to our Drop in Craft timeslot for your personal unfinished projects for a space to create and complete. Please note that the materials that you will have access to are limited. |
| Congregate Dining Program |
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Cost: $12.00
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 1-800-664-1900.
November's Meal:
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| Guest Speakers / Meet & Greets |
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Each Month we will host either a guest speaker or meet and greet around various people or topics.
October & November: Meet with the new Active Adult Recreation Programmer Becky Rieck. |
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Monthly Special Event - Halloween Party |
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Join us for our first ever Halloween Party on Monday October 31! We encourage costumes to help celebrate the occasion. Punch and Snacks will be provided with your $2.00 admission. |
Learning
Programs in the Learning Pillar are designed to expand your horizon to new opportunities. From arts and crafts to technology and education.
| TechKNOW |
| A drop-in program to help you with your questions you have about your cell phones, tablets or laptops. Please note that this program has a new timeslot soon! |
Wellness
Programs in the Learning Pillar are designed to expand your horizon to new opportunities. From arts and crafts to technology and education.
| Mindful Meditation |
| Join us on Mondays 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. |
If you would like more information on the Centre or how you can get involved, please contact us.
Contacts