55+ Programs | Town of Pelham

The Meridian Community Centre is a designated Seniors Active Living Centre, with many programs, social activities and learning opportunities for residents 55+.

The Town of Pelham is looking for feedback on your experiences with programs, activities and amenities at the Meridian Community Centre!
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Seniors Information and Active Living Fair

The Town of Pelham's 2025 Seniors Information and Active Living Fair will be taking place on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 from 9:00am - 2:00pm at the Meridian Community Centre.

A Seniors Active Living Fair is a public education initiative that focuses on activities that reduce social isolation, seniors' mental health, promote active and healthy living, offer social engagement opportunities and highlight partnerships, independence and learning for seniors.
These accessible fairs are intended to raise awareness about programs and services available to seniors across Ontario.

Interested vendors who wish to showcase their products and services, or lead a presentation, please click here to apply:

2025 Seniors Active Living Fair Application

The Seniors Information and Active Living Fair is hosted by the Town of Pelham in partner with the Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario with funding provided by the Government of Ontario.

Seniors Workshop Series

2025 Workshops and Seminars:

July 2025 - Seniors Workshop and Seminar Series

Self-Care & Arthritis Massage
Tuesday, July 8th, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Join Wellness Niagara for an interactive seminar focused on how massage therapy can support those living with arthritis. Learn how targeted massage techniques can help reduce pain, improve circulation and increase strength and flexibility in the hands and feet. This session includes a short presentation and a hands-on demonstration of a simple hand massage routine you can use at home.

Advance registration is required.
Click here to register!

Questions? Call Katie Kilbreath, Seniors & Community Services Programmer at 905-732-7871 or email kkilbreath@pelham.ca

Previous Seminars

June 2025 - Seniors Workshop and Seminar Series

The Art of Seeing - Cell Phone Photography
Monday, June 23rd, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Join local photographer Peter Ferguson for a fun, hands-on photography workshop designed for older adults who already know how to take a photo with their phone. This session will help enhance your skills and spark your creativity - whether you're capturing special family moments or the beauty of nature. With stunning local examples and practical tips, you'll learn to see everyday life through a more artistic lens. Bring your phone, your curiosity and embrace the art of seeing!

Advance registration is required.

Art Your Service - Virtual Programs

We can make it easy to stay active and social from the comfort of your own home!

The Town of Pelham is helping to keep you active and social with daily virtual programs through Art Your Service! Virtual Programs include Pilates, painting, dance, yoga, Zumba, lectures, book talks, sewing projects, cooking, music lessons and more!

This programs is free to Pelham Residents! Register today to receive weekly program calendars and program recordings by email, which allow you to participate when best fits your schedule! To register, please contact Katie Kilbreath at 905-732-7871 or kkilbreath@pelham.ca, or register online here.

Community Bridge

Free | Friday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | Meridian Community Centre | Kinsmen Room

Drop-in Community Bridge

This classic card game is perfect for players of all ages, and it's a great way to test your skills and strategy. Drop in to play bridge with others in the community. Understanding of the game is required for participation.

Fraud Prevention Seminars

From December of 2023 until March of 2024 the Town of Pelham offered a monthly fraud prevention seminar series. Topics including Cyber Safety & Security, identity scams, banking scams and tips of fraud prevention.

Fraud booklets are available at the Meridian Community Centre. A digital version with translations available can be viewed here.

The funding to support the Seniors Fraud Prevention Seminar Series is provided through the Seniors Community Grant Program. The Seniors Community Grant Program is a provincial grant that helps support community organizations' ability to provide opportunities for greater social inclusion, volunteerism and community engagement for older adults.

Additional resources for fraud prevention include:

Competition Bureau Canada

Canadian Anti-fraud Centre

Pelham Seniors Advisory Committee

Pelham Seniors Advisory Committee

Providing advice to the Town of Pelham Council and staff on matters that impact the quality of life, and provide solutions through the lens, of Pelham’s Senior residents.

Active Opportunities

The Town of Pelham offers many active opportunities for Adults 55+. Available programs include: Recreational Pickleball, 55+ Aerobics with Conditioning, Yogalates, Chair Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Zumba Fitness ® Classes, FIT with Brock, Ballroom Dance, & More! Click here to visit the Adult Programming page for more information.

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Spin classes are available for those over age 16+, with some classes designated to those 55+.
Click here to learn more about spin classes at the Meridian Community Centre!

Seasonal Outdoor Tennis and Pickleball memberships are available for those 55+!
Click here to visit the Outdoor Court page to learn more!

Additional Programs

Please view additional programs on the Adult Programs webpage

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