Programs

Older Adult 55+ Programs

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Ancaster Municipal Service Centre closed May 5 to June 2

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The Social Participation Resource Guide provides older adults (55+) information on how to access various programs and services within the City of Hamilton.

Download Guide(PDF, 11.58 MB) or pick up a copy at any Hamilton Recreation Centre.

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Program registration starts at 8am on June 11 to 13

Summer programs will be available for review starting May 16, 2025.

Registered programs for Summer 2025 are scheduled to begin in June 2025.

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Healthy active aging

Enjoy access to drop-in classes and registered programs specifically designed for older adults.

A Senior Centre membership is required for all registered and drop in programs at Ancaster Seniors Achievement Centre (ASAC), Sackville Hill Senior Centre and Flamborough Senior Centre.

Download Seniors Month Calendar of Events(PDF, 104.04 KB)

Monday

June 2

Sackville Seniors Recreation Centre: Acting 101 - 2 to 4 pm

June 9

Flamborough Seniors Centre: Fraud prevention (4Sure Healthcare) - 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Registration required (refreshments provided)
Sackville Seniors Recreation Centre: Acting 101 - 2 to 4 pm

June 16

Flamborough Seniors Centre: Fraud prevention (4Sure Healthcare) - 11 am to 1 pm. Registration required (refreshments provided)
Sackville Seniors Recreation Centre: Acting 101 - 2 to 4 pm

June 23

Sackville Seniors Recreation Centre: Free Brain Health Workshop (Cogniciti/Baycrest Academy for Research and Education) - 1 to 2 pm & 2:30 to 3:30 pm. Registration required.
Sackville Seniors Recreation Centre: Cardio Dance - 9:30 to 10:30 am. Registration required
Sackville Seniors Recreation Centre: Cardio Dance Weights - 10:45 to 11:45 am. Registration required.
Sackville Seniors Recreation Centre: Boot Camp - 12 noon to 1 pm. Registration required.
Sackville Seniors Recreation Centre: Acting 101 - 2 to 4 pm

June 30

Sackville Seniors Recreation Centre: Acting 101 - 2 to 4 pm

Tuesday

June 3

Dalewood Recreation Centre: 55+ Swim - 9:45 to 10:45 am

June 10

ASAC: Painting 10 am to 12 noon. Registration required.
Central Memorial Recreation Centre: 55+ Swim -1 10 to 11 am
Dalewood Recreation Centre: 55+ Swim - 9:45 to 10:45 am

June 17

ASAC: Recorder Concert - 1 to 3:30 pm in Grand Hall
Sackville Seniors Recreation Centre: Belly Dancing with Tahira Goddess Emerging - 10 am to 11:30 am. Registration required.
Sackville Seniors Recreation Centre: Yoga Chair - 12 noon to 1 pm. Registration required.
Sackville Seniors Recreation Centre: Yoga Intro - 1:15 pm to 2:15 pm. Registration required
Sackville Seniors Recreation Centre: Yoga Restorative - 2:30 to 3:30 pm. Registration required
Dalewood Recreation Centre: 55+ Swim - 9:45 to 10:45 am

June 24

Sackville Seniors Recreation Centre: Painting 10 am to 12 noon. Registration required.
Sackville Seniors Recreation Centre: Chair Fit - 10:45 to 11:45 am. Registration required.
Sackville Seniors Recreation Centre: Yoga Hatha - 12 noon to 1 pm. Registration required.
Dalewood Recreation Centre: 55+ Swim - 9:45 to 10:45 am

Wednesday

June 4 - Senior KICK OFF

June 11

Sackville Seniors Recreation Centre: Planters! 10 to 11:30 am & 12 noon to 1:30 pm. Registration required.

June 18

ASAC - Card making 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Registration required.
Sackville Seniors Recreation Centre: Pilate 1 - 9:30 to 10:30 am. Registration required.
Sackville Seniors Recreation Centre: Pilates Chair - 10:45 to 11:45 am. Registration required.
Sackville Seniors Recreation Centre: Tai Chi Fundamentals - 12 noon to 1pm. Registration required.

June 25

Sackville Seniors Recreation Centre: Stability, Strength and Tone - 9:30 am to 10:30 am. Registration required.
Sackville Seniors Recreation Centre: Cardio, Balance and Strength - 10:45 am to 11:45 am. Registration required.
Sackville Seniors Recreation Centre: Core - 12 noon to 1 pm. Registration required.
Sackville Seniors Recreation Centre: Mobile Hearing Clinic delivered by Ears To You. Registration required at front customer service.

Thursday

June 5

ASAC: Card making 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Registration required.
Sackville Seniors Recreation Centre: Paint night - 5 to 7 pm. Registration required.

June 12

Valley Park Community Centre: Chair Yoga - 9 to 10 am. Registration required.
ASAC: Planters! -10 am to 12 noon. Registration required
Sackville Seniors Recreation Centre: Pop up table sharing info about a clean and green Hamilton! 10 am to 2 pm.
Central Memorial Recreation Centre: 55+Swim - 10 to 11 am

June 19

Sackville Seniors Recreation Centre: Card making - 10 am to 12 noon. Registration required.

June 26

Flamborough Seniors Centre: Card Making 9:30 to 11:30 am. Registration required.
Sackville Seniors Recreation Centre: Service Canada 10 am to 12 noon

Friday

June 6

Bennetto Community Centre: 55+ Swim - 11:15 am to 12 noon.
ASAC: Free Brain Health Workshop (Cogniciti/Baycrest Academy for Research and Education) - 10 to 11 am & 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Registration required.

June 13

Bennetto Community Centre: 55+ Swim - 11:15 am to 12 noon.
ASAC: Fraud prevention (4sure Healthcare) 10 am to 12 noon. Registration required. (refreshments provided)
REgistration Health Workshop (Cogniciti/Baycrest Academy fro Research and Education) - 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm & 2 to 3 pm. Registration required.

June 20

Stoney Creek Recreation Centre: Fraud prevention (4Sure Healthcare) - 2 to 4 pm. Registration required. (refreshments provided)
Bennetto Community Centre: 55+ Swim - 11:15 am to 12 noon.

June 27

Bennetto Community Centre: 55+ Swim - 11:15 am to 12 noon.

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Drop-In Programs

A fun and positive way to practice new skills, get your daily physical activity and spend time with family and friends.

Registered Programs

Older Adult programs provide an opportunity to explore new interests in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Older Adult 55+

Virtual Programs

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Older Adult programs provide an opportunity to explore new interests in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Programs are led by specialized instructors, developed for individuals 55+ years, and intended for all skill levels.

Virtual Programs are intended for Hamilton residents only, additional fees or restrictions may apply for non residents.

Phone Programs

Virtual Programs

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Seniors’ Centre Without Walls provides free recreation programs from the comfort of your home. Join us over the phone!

Program Schedule

Starting January 3, 2025

Download 2025 Schedule(PDF, 2.95 MB)

NOTE: Information on how to access the program will be sent to the email address associated with your account within 48-72 hours before the class takes place. Questions? Email [email protected]

Date Modified

May 23, 2025

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Older Adult 55+ Programs

Program registration starts at 8am on June 11 to 13

Healthy active aging

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Virtual Programs

Phone Programs

Virtual Programs