City celebrates Seniors Month with FREE programming and community discussions

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City celebrates Seniors Month with FREE programming and community discussions

BRANTFORD, ON – To celebrate Seniors Month in June, the City of Brantford is pleased to announce the return of the Healthy Aging Passport. The passport provides older adults with a wide variety of free programs, activities, workshops and events from Monday, June 3 to Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

Through partnerships with a number of community organizations including; Brant Skills Centre, Brantford Public Library, the Grand River Council on Aging, Modo Yoga Brant, Becket Recreation Centre, Grand River Community Health Centre, Smak Dab Pottery and more, seniors can try fitness classes, educational workshops, art programs, and more at no cost throughout the City.

The full list of upcoming programs can be found at Brantford.ca/HealthyAgingPassport. Physical copies of the June Passport will be available for pick up as of Wednesday, May 22 at the front desk of the following locations:

  • Beckett Recreation Centre, 219 Colborne Street
  • Brantford Public Library – Main Branch, 173 Colborne St
  • Brantford Public Library - St Paul’s Branch, 441 St Paul Ave
  • City Hall, Customer Service Desk, 58 Dalhousie Street
  • Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue
  • T.B. Costain - SC Johnson Community Centre, 16 Morrell Street
  • Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street (Pool Desk)
  • Woodman Park Community Centre, 491 Grey Street

The July passports will be available online at Brantford.ca/HealthyAgingPassport and at the locations listed above as of Tuesday, June 18.

Participants can also enter the Healthy Aging Passport Contest for the chance to win 1 of 7 passes to Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre and Beckett Recreation Centre, with a grand prize of a 1-year senior membership to the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre. Details for the contest and for more information on the Healthy Aging Passport visit Brantford.ca/HealthyAgingPassport or call 519-759-4150 ext. 5986.

We want to hear from you

The City is also seeking feedback on the upcoming 2025-2027 Healthy Aging Plan. The City of Brantford is a recognized Age-Friendly Community by the World Health Organization and strives to provide inclusive opportunities for older adults. Please join us at one of two community feedback sessions taking place June 5 at T.B. Costain-SC Johnson Community Centre from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and June 13 at Doug Snooks Community Centre from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by completing our Age-Friendly Community Survey at LetsTalkBrantford.ca/Age-Friendly-Community. Paper copies of the survey are available at Woodman Park Community Centre, T.B. Costain - SC Johnson Community Centre, Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, Brantford City Hall, Beckett Recreation Centre, the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre and both branches of the Brantford Public Library. The survey closes at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 14th. Those who participate in the survey will also have the opportunity to win a $100 Walmart gift card.

Prioritizing seniors' health and wellness, and reducing social isolation is a key component of the City of Brantford’s Healthy Aging Plan. Initiatives such as the Healthy Aging Passport provide an opportunity for older adults to remain active and connected to our community, which can help to improve overall well-being. The Healthy Aging Passport aims to increase social participation, promote health and wellness, and provide community connections while highlighting new and existing programs and activities for older adults within Brantford. A full list of upcoming programs can be found at Brantford.ca/HealthyAgingPassport.

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Media Contact:
Kelly Page | Communications Specialist, Communications and Community Engagement
City of Brantford | 519-759-4150 ext. 5779 | kpage@brantford.ca