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Citizens are living longer, healthier lives. Healthy Living and age-friendly planning aims to ensure people of all ages and abilities have opportunities to thrive in the City of Brantford. There are a number of healthy living and age-friendly programming that the City offers. Subscribe to this page to be notified of upcoming workshops, presentations and activities.
The City and its community partners are hosting a series of free activities throughout the month of October that aim to keep older adults moving and mindful.
Let's Try Yoga - Monday, October 5
Join us for a gentle chair yoga session designed to support brain health through mindful movement, breath work, meditation and practices that encourage focus, concentration, relaxation and mental clarity.
Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Location: T.B. Costain/SC Johnson Community Centre, 16 Morrell St
Registration: Email info@goldenagemanagement.ca, call 905-630-7829 or register online at Golden Age Management’s website.
Seniors Resource Fair - Wednesday, October 14
This free event will feature a wide range of resources and services that help seniors live well, stay connected and remain active participants in the community. Registration is not required for this event.
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 2nd Floor, 254 North Park St
Let's Get Active in Aging - Monday, October 19
A fun and engaging chair exercise session that combines physical activity with social and cognitive stimulation. Participants will enjoy exercises that incorporate memory, coordination, rhythm, problem-solving and connection, such as movement patterns, counting activities, name recall and group interactions.
Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Location: T.B. Costain/SC Johnson Community Centre, 16 Morrell St.
Registration: Email info@goldenagemanagement.ca, call 905-630-7829 or register online at Golden Age Management’s website.
Workshop on a Bus - Thursday, October 22
Workshop on a Bus is a free educational session hosted by the City and Brantford Public Library to help older adults become more comfortable navigating the transit system. Participants will take a guided bus ride to visit key community hubs.
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Brantford Public Library Shellard Lane Branch, 10 Strickland Ave.
Registration: email partnerships@brantford.ca or call 519-759-4150 ext. 6279.
Balanced Mind and Body - Thursday, October 22
A holistic movement session focused on building strength, balance, coordination and confidence through mindful exercise. Participants will explore balance activities, hand coordination exercises, position affirmations and body awareness practices that support both physical and cognitive wellness.
Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Location: T.B. Costain/SC Johnson Community Centre, 16 Morrell St.
Registration: Email info@goldenagemanagement.ca, call 905-630-7829 or register online at Golden Age Management’s website.
The Seniors' Toolkit - A Practical Handbook for Seniors provides information about various agencies and service providers that help senior residents in the City of Brantford and County of Brant.
Healthy Aging: The City of Brantford's Age-Friendly Plan outlines a roadmap to build an age-friendly community. The strategy included an audit of the City's Age-friendly policies and programs and identified best practices with input from older adults, caregivers, community agencies and municipal staff. As a result of the Age-Friendly planning process and significant milestones our community has achieved, the City of Brantford as internationally recognized by the World Health Organization as an Age-Friendly community. Additionally, the Ministry of Seniors Affairs recognized the City with the Ontario Age-Friendly Community Recognition Award.
The City of Brantford recognizes the benefits of collaboration and consultation with community partners –such as Brant Skills Centre, Grand River Community Health Centre (GRCHC), the Grand River Council on Aging (GRCOA), the Laurier Hub for Community Solutions (LHCS) and Victim Services of Brant – to capture the perspectives of older adults and guide ongoing age-friendly planning.
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F. 519-759-1932
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