55+

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.

55+ Special Interest Programs and Workshops

Location: Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue

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 on May 18.

  • Mondays April 27 to June 8, 2026, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Cost: $36.00 members, $54.00 non-members

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Location: Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue

This is a 2-in-1 class for those looking to learn to play the ukulele. Learn simple chords and grow your skills. We’ll have you playing tunes in no time! Please bring a ukulele with you to the class. There will be no class on May 18.

  •     Mondays April 27 to June 8, 2026, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Cost: $36.00 members, $54.00 non-members

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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.

  • 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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Location: Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue
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.

  • Wednesday, June 10, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Cost: no fee members, $5.00 non-members

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55+ Stay Active Programs

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 3, April 6, May 18 and August 3, 2026.

  • Mondays from March 30 to June 15, 2026, 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
  • Cost: $35.00 members, $65.00 non-members

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  • Fridays from March 20 to June 12, 2026, 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
  • Cost: $42.00 members, $78.00 non-members

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  • Mondays July 6 to August 17, 2026, 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
  • Cost: $21.00 members, $39.00 non-members

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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 is no program on April 6, May 18 and August 3, 2026.

  • Mondays March 30 to June 15, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • $60.00 for members, $90.00 for non-members

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  • Mondays July 6 to August 17, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • $36.00 for members, $54.00 for non-members

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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 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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Location: Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street

LEVEL 1: An introductory program designed for adults who are new to strength training or returning after a break. In this small group setting, you will learn safe, effective exercises to build muscle, improve balance, and increase mobility.

  • Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., cost $83.50 for seven weeks
    • May 5 to June 16, 2026 (activity number 27411)
    • July 7 to August 18, 2026 (activity number 27412)

LEVEL 2: This program focuses on advancing your strength and stability with more challenging exercises and techniques. Continue building muscle, enhancing balance, and improving functional movement for everyday life.

  • Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., cost $83.50 for seven weeks
    • May 7 to June 18, 2026 (activity number 27410)
    • July 9 to August 20, 2026 (activity number 27413)

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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 $5.24 per visit, per program, or regular admission rates apply. Previous experience is recommended. Free parking is available.

Drop-in schedules

Location Program Day Time
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 (ends June 12) 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. (until June 20), 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (July 7 to August 25, 2026)

Contact Us

City of Brantford
58 Dalhousie Street
P.O. Box 818
Brantford, Ontario
N3T 2J2 

519-759-4150

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