55+

The City offers a wide variety of programs and workshops for adults ages 55 and over. 55+ Recreation and Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre 55+ Facility membership holders can enjoy discounted rates on select registered programming.

55+ Special Interest Programs and Workshops

55+ Stay Active Programs

Location: Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Ave.

Increase your heart rate and tone your muscles in this beginners' fitness class. There will be no class on August 3, 2026.

  • Mondays July 6 to August 17, 2026, 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
  • Cost: $21.00 members, $39.00 non-members

Register online (members) Register online (non-members)

Location: Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Ave.

Calm your mind with gentle relaxing movements that will improve your health. There is no program on August 3, 2026.

  • Mondays July 6 to August 17, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • $36.00 for members, $54.00 for non-members

Register online (members) Register online (non-members)

Location: Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street

LEVEL 1: An introductory program designed for adults who are new to strength training or returning after a break. In this small group setting, you will learn safe, effective exercises to build muscle, improve balance, and increase mobility.

  • Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., cost $83.50 for seven weeks
    • May 5 to June 16, 2026 (activity number 27411)
    • July 7 to August 18, 2026 (activity number 27412)

LEVEL 2: This program focuses on advancing your strength and stability with more challenging exercises and techniques. Continue building muscle, enhancing balance, and improving functional movement for everyday life.

  • Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., cost $83.50 for seven weeks
    • May 7 to June 18, 2026 (activity number 27410)
    • July 9 to August 20, 2026 (activity number 27413)

Register online

55+ Drop-in activities

FREE to 55+ Recreation and Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre 55+ Facility membership holders. Learn more about memberships at www.Brantford.ca/RecMemberships.

Non-members can join in the fun for $5.24 per visit, per program, or regular admission rates apply. Previous experience is recommended. Free parking is available.

Drop-in schedules (July and August 2026)

Location Program Day Time
Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue Open Art Studio (no instruction) Tuesday (until June 23) Wednesday (July 15 and 29 and August 12 and 26) 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue Cribbage Tuesday (no program June 30) 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue Carpet Bowling Tuesday (ends June 23)
Wednesday (starts July 8)
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue Sew What”
Sewing Group (no instruction)
Wednesday (until June 24) Wednesday (July 8 and 22 and August 5 and 19) 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue NEW! Board Games Wednesday (starts July 8) 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue Shuffleboard Wednesday (no program July 1) 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue Wizard Monday (no program June 29) 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue Euchre Thursday (no program July 2) 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue Cornhole (outdoors weather permitting) Friday (no program  1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street Zoomer Fitness Monday and Wednesday 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street Sit and Fit  Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday and Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Friday
Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street Chair Yoga Tuesday 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (until June 20), 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (July 7 to August 25, 2026)

Contact Us

City of Brantford
58 Dalhousie Street
P.O. Box 818
Brantford, Ontario
N3T 2J2 

519-759-4150

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