55+ Programs

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

Register online for 2025 spring and summer programs beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025 at www.Brantford.ca/ACTIVEnet.

55+ Special Interest Programs and Workshops

55+ Stay Active Programs

Fitness

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 April 21 or May 19.

Mondays from July 7 to August 18, 2025, 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
$21.00 for members, $39.00 for non-members

Gentle Yoga

NEW 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 August 4.

Mondays from July 7 to August 18, 2025, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
$36.00 for members, $54.00 for non-members

Strength Training for Active Aging

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.

Thursdays, April 17 to June 5, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., cost $104.80 for eight weeks
Thursdays, July 10 to August 28, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., cost $104.80 for eight weeks

Registration begins on Monday, March 24, 2025.

55+ Drop-in activities

FREE to 55+ Beckett 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
Location	Program	Day	Time
Beckett Recreation Centre, 219 Colborne Street	Carpet Bowling	Tuesday	1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Beckett Recreation Centre, 219 Colborne Street	Cribbage	Tuesday	1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Beckett Recreation Centre, 219 Colborne Street	Darts	Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday	9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Beckett Recreation Centre, 219 Colborne Street	Contract Bridge	Wednesday	1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Beckett Recreation Centre, 219 Colborne Street	Shuffleboard	Wednesday	1:00 p.m. to 2:30 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 (ends June 20)	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.