55+ Programs
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.
Register online for 2025 fall and winter programs at www.Brantford.ca/ACTIVEnet.
55+ Special Interest Programs and Workshops
| Acrylic Abstracts Workshop |
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Location: Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue Unleash your creativity using acrylics. Paint two acrylic paintings using a variety of mark making techniques. Learn how to create exciting abstract paintings using a composition, colour palettes and a variety of techniques. Supplies are not included. A supply list will be provided upon registration.
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| Taking Charge of Your Brain Health |
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Location: Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue In this interactive 3-week session, you will learn about normal changes with memory in aging, warning signs for dementia and what to do if you are concerned about memory changes. We will also talk about how diet and lifestyle changes can reduce your risk for dementia.
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| DIY Mason Jar Centrepiece |
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Location: Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue Create your own spring-themed mason jar centerpiece. In this step-by-step workshop, paint three mason jars using your preferred colour of Fusion™ Mineral Paint and stain a wood box to coordinate. Supplies are included. In partnership with Finders Keepers.
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| Spring Planter Workshop |
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Location: Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue Create a stunning spring planter using seasonal plants such as pansies, pussy willows and daffodils. You may want to bring garden gloves, but all the supplies you need will be included in the cost. Registration is required by Monday, March 30. This program is in partnership with Miles Flowers.
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| Bridge – Intermediate Level |
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Location: Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue This class is good for those who have already taken the Bridge for Beginners class or would like to advance their bridge skills. You will learn everything between Bergan and Weak Two's.
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| Flowers in Watercolour |
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Location: Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue Learn to paint lovely spring flowers in an impressionist style using several techniques including wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, dry brush and glazing techniques. Each class will include helpful demonstrations to help you follow along with ease and provide examples to recreate. Supplies are not included. A supply list will be provided upon registration.
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| Van Gogh Drawing Workshop |
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Location: Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue Be inspired by the bold, expressive world of Vincent Van Gogh. Explore his landscape drawings and discover how he used lines descriptively and imaginatively to create drawings with emotional impact. Choose a landscape photo or bring one of your own that you can use to help you create a drawing with a variety of expressive lines. Supplies are not included. A supply list will be provided upon registration.
Register online (members) Register online (non-members)
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55+ Stay Active Programs
| Total Body Fitness |
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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 May 18.
Register online (members) Register online (non-members)
Register online (members) Register online (non-members)
Register online (members) Register online (non-members)
Register online (members) Register online (non-members)
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| Gentle Yoga |
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Location: Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Ave. Calm your mind with gentle relaxing movements that will improve your health. There will be no class on February 16, 2026.
Register online (members) Register online (non-members)
Register online (members) Register online (non-members)
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| Strength Training for Active Aging |
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This small group program helps older adults build muscle, improve balance, and increase mobility. A certified trainer will provide personalized exercises to increase your strength, reduce your fall risk, and guide you towards overall better health and longevity. Discounted member rates do not apply to this program. There is no class on March 19, 2026.
Registration begins on Monday, August 25, 2025. |
| Tai Chi / Qigong |
This gentle form of exercise is an introduction to Tai Chi and Qigong. Help improve your balance, muscle tone and mental well-being. You will learn a series of movements that builds on the movement learned the previous week. By the end of the 10-week session, you will be able to complete the short form of Chen Yang style Tai Chi.
Register online (members) Register online (non-members)
Register online (members) Register online (non-members)
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| Zumba Gold |
| Location: Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Ave.
Don’t miss out on this fun fitness class that incorporates cha-cha, salsa, and meringue moves.
Register online (members) Register online (non-members)
Register online (members) Register online (non-members)
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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 $5.35 per visit, per program, or regular admission rates apply. Previous experience is recommended. Free parking is available.
| Location | Program | Day | Time |
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| Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue | Open Art Studio (no instruction) | Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue | Cribbage | Tuesday | 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue | Carpet Bowling | Tuesday | 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue |
Sew What” |
Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
| Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue | Shuffleboard |
Wednesday |
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue | Wizard |
Monday |
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue | Euchre | Thursday | 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| T.B. Costain/SC Johnson Community Centre, 16 Morrell Street. | Woodcarving | Friday |
9:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue | Cornhole | Friday | 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. |
