55+ Programs
How to register
You can register online at www.brantford.ca/Activenet or by calling 519-759-4150 ext. 5569.
Discounted member rates apply to Beckett Recreation and Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre 55+ Facility Membership holders
55+ Special Interest Programs and Workshops
Ukulele for Beginners |
Location: T.B.Costain/SC Johnson Community Centre, 16 Morrell Street
Learn to play the ukulele in this fun beginners class. You must bring your own ukulele.
Cost: $60.00 members, $90.00 non-members |
Ukulele Level 2 |
Location: T.B.Costain/SC Johnson Community Centre, 16 Morrell Street
If you already know how to play the three basic chords on your ukulele (C,F,G), then this is the perfect class for you. In this sing-a-long style ukulele class, you will learn how to play a variety of new songs. You must bring your own ukulele. There will be no class May 20.
Cost: $60.00 members, $90.00 non-members |
Music Trivia |
Location: T.B.Costain/SC Johnson Community Centre, 16 Morrell Street Friday, June 7 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
Paint Party |
Location: T.B.Costain/SC Johnson Community Centre, 16 Morrell Street Join us for an afternoon of fun and learning! You get to choose if you work with oils, acrylics or watercolours in this mixed media paint party. Learn how to paint trees and flowers so that they look like stained glass windows. You will need to bring your own supplies. A supply list will be emailed after registration.
Cost: $15.00 members, $20.00 non-members |
55+ Stay Active Programs
Basic Clogging |
Location: Beckett Recreation Centre, 219 Colborne Street Learn the basics of clogging while getting your exercise in this fun dance program.
Cost: $45.00 members, $75.00 non-members |
Clogging (intermediate or advanced) |
Location: Beckett Recreation Centre, 219 Colborne Street If you love to dance, you’ll love clogging! Two levels are offered to suit your needs.
Cost: $60.00 members, $90.00 non-members Intermediate: Register online members Register online non-members Advanced: |
Zumba Gold |
Location: Beckett Recreation Centre, 219 Colborne Street Don’t miss out on this fun fitness class that incorporates cha-cha, salsa, and meringue moves.
Cost: $60.00 members, $90.00 non-members |
Dance Fit/Gentle Yoga Combo Class |
Enjoy 30-minutes of dance-based exercise that will get you moving to the music for a great cardio workout. Finish the class with 30-minutes of gentle yoga to help calm your mind and stretch your muscles. A great 2-in-1 workout! Please bring your own yoga mat. There will be no class July 19.
Location: T.B.Costain/SC Johnson Community Centre Cost: $72.00 members, $108.00 non-members Register online members Register online non-members
Location: Lions Park Arena, 20 Edge Street Cost: $42.00 members, $63.00 non-members |
Latin Line Dance |
Join this fun and easy line dance class with a Latin flare. There will be no class July 19.
Location: T.B.Costain/SC Johnson Community Centre Cost: $36.00 members, $72.00 non-members Register online members Register online non-members
Location: Lions Park Arena, 20 Edge Street Cost: $18.00 members, $36.00 non-members |
Fitness |
Increase your heart rate and tone your muscles in this beginners fitness class. There will be no class on May 20 or August 5.
Location: T.B.Costain/SC Johnson Community Centre Cost: $35.00 members, $65.00 non-members Register online members Register online non-members
Location: Lions Park Arena, 20 Edge Street Cost: $21.00 members, $39.00 non-members |
Gentle Yoga |
Calm your mind with gentle relaxing movements that will improve your health. There will be no class on May 20 or August 5.
Location: T.B.Costain/SC Johnson Community Centre Register online members Register online non-members Cost: $60.00 members, $90.00 non-members
Location: Lions Park Arena, 20 Edge Street Cost: $36.00 members, $54.00 non-members |
55+ Drop-in activities
FREE to Beckett Recreation Centre 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 $5.15 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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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 | 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
Beckett Recreation Centre, 219 Colborne Street | Recreational Pickleball ($3.00/visit) Previous experience required. | Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursdays |
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. |
Beckett Recreation Centre, 219 Colborne Street | Euchre | Thursday | 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
Lions Park Arena, 20 Edge Street | Contract Bridge and Wizard (begins July 8) | Monday |
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
Lions Park Arena, 20 Edge Street | Euhre and Cribbage (begins July 5) | Friday | 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
T.B.Costain/SC Johnson Community Centre, 16 Morrell Street | Wizard (until June 17) | Monday | 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
T.B.Costain/SC Johnson Community Centre, 16 Morrell Street | Wood Carving (until June 21) | Friday | 9:15 a.m. to 12:00 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 25), 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (beginning July 2) |
Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street | Cornhole (until June 21) | Friday | 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |