Join us in Harmony Square for a flag raising ceremony to kick off Seniors Month.
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Harmony Square
Healthy Living
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.
Seniors Month 2026
Seniors Month Flag Raising - June 1
June is Recreation, Parks and Seniors Month
Free gymnasium and weight room admission: Monday, June 1
Free Yoga: Wednesday, June 17 | 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Free Aquafit: Tuesday, June 23 | 7 p.m. - 7:45 a.m.
Free Zumba: Friday, June 26 | 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
For more information, visit Brantford.ca/ParksMonth
Decluttering and Downsizing Strategies - June 3
The Grand River Council on Aging invites you to join Seniors Real Estate Specialist Cindy Brown Jenson and Realtor Mindy Forrester to learn practical, stress-reducing strategies for downsizing. Discover how to overcome common obstacles, decide what to keep, and make progress step by step with real-life examples. Perfect for anyone planning a move or supporting a loved one.
Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Location: Virtual Workshop
Registration: please email admin@grcoa.ca or call 519 754-0777 ext. 439
Gen Connect is an intergenerational program series designed to bring children and older adult family members together through shared experiences. This program encourages children ages 0–14 and adults aged 55+ to connect, learn, and have fun side by side at free events offered by the City. Programs will run on school PA Days throughout the 2026–2027 year.
Location: Various Locations.
Registration: Brantford.ca/Healthykids
Time: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Ave
It’s B-I-N-G-O time! Celebrate Seniors month in June with an afternoon of classic bingo fun and friendly competition. There will be a chance to win prizes and plenty of chances to shout BINGO! Please bring your own bingo dabber with you. Registration is required by June 3.
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Ave
Cost: No fee for 55+ Recreation and Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre 55+ Facility membership holders
$5.00 non-members
The 3D's: Delirium, Dementia & Depression Information - June 15
Join us for a free information session on dementia, delirium, and depression. Hear from an engaging panel of expert speakers and gain valuable insights on these important topics. This session is presented by the Brant Elder Abuse Awareness Committee. Lunch will be provided.
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: T.B Costain Community Centre, 16 Morrell St.
Registration: email lill@cmhabhn.ca by Friday, June 5.
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Ave.
Learn about Brantford Transit System and discover the Brantford Public Library, Doug Snooks Community Centre and the Grand River Community Health Centre.
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Lions Park Auditorium, 12 Edge St.
Registration: email partnerships@brantford.ca or call 519-759-4150 x 6279.
Woodland Style Paint Workshop - June 22
Come and paint and feel the colours, create a one-of-a-kind art piece for your home, in a Woodlands style.
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: T.B Costain Community Centre (16 Morrell St, Brantford)
Registration: email partnerships@brantford.ca or call 519-759-4150 x 6279.
Dream Catcher Workshop - June 23
Come and create a lovely dream catcher and learn the story behind the catcher, learn about putting your intentions in your catcher.
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: T.B Costain Community Centre (16 Morrell St, Brantford)
Registration: email partnerships@brantford.ca or call 519-759-4150 x 6279.
Mindful Spray Workshop - June 24
Come and make a mindful spray for clearing energy and attracting positive energy with calming effects.
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: T.B Costain Community Centre (16 Morrell St, Brantford)
Registration: email partnerships@brantford.ca or call 519-759-4150 x 6279.
Seniors' Toolkit
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.
Age-Friendly Plan
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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