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

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.

  • Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Cost: $20.00 members, $25.00 non-members

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Taking Charge of Your Brain Health

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.

  • Wednesdays from April 1 to April 15, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • Cost: No Fee

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DIY Mason Jar Centrepiece

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.

  • Tuesday, April 7, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Cost: $50.00 members, $55.00 non-members

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Spring Planter Workshop

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.

  • Monday, April 13, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Cost: $45.00 members, $50.00 non-members

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Bridge – Intermediate Level

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.

  • Tuesdays from April 14 to June 2, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Cost: $40.00 members, $64.00 non-members

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Flowers in Watercolour

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.

  • Wednesdays from April 22 to May 13, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Cost: $48.00 members, $65.00 non-members

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Van Gogh Drawing Workshop

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.

  • Wednesday, June 3, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Cost: $20.00 members, $25.00 non-members

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55+ Stay Active Programs

Total Body 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 May 18.

  • Mondays from January 5 to March 23, 2026, 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
  • $35.00 for members, $65.00 for non-members

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  • Fridays from January 9 to March 13, 2026, 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
  • Cost: $35.00 members, $65.00 non-members

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  • Fridays from January 9 to March 13, 2026, 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
  • Cost: $35.00 members, $65.00 non-members

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  • Fridays from April 10 to June 12, 2026, 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
  • Cost: $35.00 members, $65.00 non-members

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Gentle Yoga

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. 

  • Mondays from January 5 to March 23, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • $60.00 for members, $90.00 for non-members

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  • Mondays from April 13 to June 22, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • $60.00 for members, $90.00 for non-members

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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. There is no class on March 19, 2026.

  • Thursdays from January 8 to February 19, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., $93.50, 7 sessions

  • Thursdays from March 5 to April 20, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., $93.50, 7 sessions

Registration begins on Monday, August 25, 2025.

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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. 
  • Fridays from January 9 to March 13, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • $60.00 for members, $90.00 for non-members

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  • Fridays from April 10 to June 12, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • $60.00 for members, $90.00 for 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.

  • Thursdays from January 8 to March 12, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • $60.00 for members, $90.00 for non-members

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  • Thursdays from April 2 to June 4, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • $60.00 for members, $90.00 for 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.

Drop-in schedules
LocationProgramDayTime
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”
Sewing Group (no instruction)

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.