The Meridian Community Centre is a designated Active Living Centre, with many programs for residents 55+. For those who are not quite ready to return to in person programs, the Town of Pelham has a variety of virtual programs to stay active and social.
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Seniors Information & Active Living Fair | ||
Save the Date! The 2024 Seniors Information and Active Living Fair will be taking place on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024. More details to come!
Are you a local business or organization that supports Seniors within the community? Apply to have an information booth, demonstration or provide a presentation at the upcoming Seniors Information & Active Living Fair! Click here to submit an application.
Thank you to all who participated in the 2023 Seniors Information and Active Living Fair on Friday, October 20th, 2023. Please see below for a summary of event details: 9:00 - 1:00 PM Seniors Tradeshow - Community Businesses and Booths 10:00 – 11:00 AM Presentation: Hospice Niagara - Joy Friesen 11:00 – 11:15 AM Demonstration & Unveiling of the Library Book Locker system – Lincoln Pelham Public Library 11:15 – 12:15 PM “From a Maze to Amazing – Understanding Ontario’s Personal Income Tax, Credits and Benefits” Presentation
The following list includes participating businesses and organizations that were featured in the tradeshow area of the event. - Town of Pelham - OACAO & Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility - Pelham Seniors Advisory Committee - The Welland Museum - Canadian Hearing Services - Hospice Niagara - Pleasantview Funeral Home and Cemetery - Niagara Seniors at Home - Ministry of Transportation - HearCANADA - Niagara Region’s Seniors Community Programs - Cyber-Seniors - Lookout Ridge Retirement Community - Pelham Cares - Seniors on the Move - Wellspring Niagara Cancer Support Centre - Crime Stoppers of Niagara - Seniors for Seniors Home Healthcare - HearAgain - Boggio Fonthill Pharmacy - Service Canada - Lifeline Canada - Stay at Home Nursing - Lincoln Pelham Public Library - Marlin Travel - Town of Pelham Fire Department - Big Brother Big Sisters of Niagara - Ministry of Finance
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. |
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Seminar and Social Series | ||
Seniors Fraud Prevention Seminar Series February: Telemarketing & Banking Scams | Wednesday, February 21st, 2024 | 1:00-3:00pm This event will take place in the Accursi Room of the Meridian Community Centre and will include lunch and refreshments. 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. Registration is required. Please call 905-732-7871 or email kkilbreath@pelham.ca to reserve your spot. Seniors Fraud Prevention Seminar Series This event will take place in the Accursi Room of the Meridian Community Centre and will include lunch and refreshments. 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. Registration is required. Please call 905-732-7871 or email kkilbreath@pelham.ca to reserve your spot.
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Pelham Seniors Advisory Committee Community Survey | ||
The Pelham Seniors Advisory Committee is looking for feedback from the community! The information gathered from this survey will help to direct their focus and goals for the current term. Click here to complete the Pelham Seniors Advisory Committee Community Survey! | ||
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. |
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Community Bridge |
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Free | Friday 10:00am to 12:00pm | 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.
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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.
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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