Programs for People Aged 55 and Over

Active Seniors of the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet 

“Active Seniors of the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet” is the Township's new program that turns our community halls into welcoming spaces for activities dedicated to people aged 55 and over. These activities are funded by the Government of Ontario, through the Senior Active Living Centre (SALC) program.

The program takes place in The Township's six community halls and aims to promote a healthy lifestyle, encourage social participation and personal development for older adults.

 

Fitness, activities and outings

Our program offers free activities that address many aspects of seniors' well-being, including :

• Physical activities to maintain good health;
• Social activities to combat isolation;
• Social outings where bus transportation will be paid for, to facilitate travel.

Below is the list of activities for fall 2024 and winter 2025.

Fitness Classes

Fall Session From October 21 to December 13, 2024

CSCE “Move, Be in Balance” Low Impact Exercises   Wendover Where: Lucien Delorme Community Centre When: Every Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.(The hybrid format originally posted for Thursday morning is unfortunatly cancelled.) What: Light exercises to warm up the muscles. Lefaivre Where: MGR Charbonneau Community Center When: Every Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. What: Light exercises to warm up the muscles. Essentrics Exercises © Curran Where: Forum Community Center When: Every Wednesday from 10  a.m. to 11 a.m. What: A full-body stretching session that promotes flexibility, mobility and strength. Certified instructor: Marielle Bouillon All classes are free. No advance registration required. A general health form must be completed on site. Programming follows the recommendations of the Eastern Region French School Transportation Consortium. If school transportation is cancelled, so are the exercise classes.

Winter Session From January 13 to April 11, 2025

CSCE “Move, Be in Balance” Low Impact Exercises   Plantagenet Where: Serge R. Lalonde Community Centre When: Every Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., as well as every Thursday in hybrid format (instructor on screen) from 11 a.m. to noon. What: Light exercises to warm up the muscles.   Alfred Where: Alfred Community Centre (formerly Knights of Columbus Hall) When: Every Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. What: Light exercises to warm up the muscles.   Essentrics © Exercises Treadwell Where: Treadwell Community Hall When: Every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. What: A full-body stretching session that promotes flexibility, mobility and strength. Certified instructor: Marielle Bouillon All classes are free. No advance registration required. A general health form must be completed on site. Programming follows the recommendations of the Eastern Region French School Transportation Consortium. If school transportation is cancelled, so are the exercise classes.

Social Outings

With the voluntary contribution of the Senior Citizen Clubs, we are offering free bus transportation for the outings. Participants must register in advance. For more information, contact your local Senior Citizen Club.

Registration is now closed for the October 2024 social outing to Morrisbourg to see Pumpkinferno at Upper Canada Village.

Puzzle Competition (Registration in January 2025)

On Monday, March 10, during the March break, sign up for an intergenerational puzzle competition. Each team of up to 4 players will have to complete the same puzzle in record time. There will be prizes for the winners and free popcorn on site.

Where: Wendover Lucien Delorme Community Centre
When: Monday, March 10, 9 a.m. to noon
Cost: $20 per team

Free Line Dancing Events

Wendover

Where: Lucien Delorme Community Centre
When: Friday, January 24, 2025, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Alfred

Where: Alfred Community Centre
When: Friday, March 28, 2025, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Come and enjoy a free evening of line dancing. Bar service will be available (cash only). Accompanied by a dance instructor, learn dances beginner to intermediate levels. Everyone is welcome.

These free activities are offered through the Senior Active Living Centre (SALC) program of the Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility.

The "Active Seniors of the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet" Centre is funded by the Government of Ontario, and helps the Township's seniors break out of isolation, get moving and socialize throughout the municipality.

Activities are intended for people aged 55 and over, but are open to everyone.