55+ Programs

The City offers a wide variety of programs and workshops for adults ages 55 and over. 55+ Beckett and Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre 55+ Facility membership holders can enjoy discounted rates on select registered programming.

Register online for 2025 spring and summer programs beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025 at www.Brantford.ca/ACTIVEnet.

55+ Special Interest Programs and Workshops

Watercolour Painting: Still life, flora, fauna and fruit

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

Be inspired by the colours of Autumn as you create loose, colourful paintings. We will explore form, pattern, colour, and line. You will learn some experimental watercolour techniques, as well as traditional ones, such as wet on wet, wet on dry, and dry brush. You will need to bring your own supplies. A supply list will be emailed upon registration.

March 17 to April 7, 2025 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $48.00 members, $60.00 non-members

NEW! Watercolour Painting: Loose Florals

Location: Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue
Create your very own painting using florals and vibrant colours to inspire you. We will show you how to use a variety of watercolour techniques and tools to add texture and interest to your masterpiece. You will need to bring your own supplies. A supply list will be emailed upon registration.

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
$20.00 for members, $25.00 for non-members

Spring Planter Workshop

Location: T.B Costain/ SC Johnson Community Centre, 16 Morrell St.
Create a stunning spring planter using seasonal plants such as pansies, pussy willows and daffodils. You may want to bring garden gloves, but all the supplies you need will be included in the cost. Registration is required by Monday, March 31. This program is in partnership with Bird's Foot Design Studio.

Monday, April 14, 2025 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $40.00 for members, $45.00 for non-members

Paint Party

Location: Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue
Join us for an afternoon of fun and learning! You get to choose if you work oils, acrylics or watercolours in the mixed media paint party. Learn how to paint pears using simple and easy techniques. You will need to bring your own supplies. A supply list will be emailed upon registration.

Monday, May 1, 2025 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
$20.00 for members, $25.00 for non-members

Spring Wreath Workshop

Location: Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue
Create a beautiful spring wreath using a natural wood circle base and a mix of seasonal artificial blooms. Attendees can choose to customize their wreath and add a spring saying! Registration is required by Tuesday, April 22. This program is in partnership with Miles Flowers.

Monday, May 5, 2025 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
$65 for members, $70 for non-members

Learn to Burn!

Location: Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue
Learn the basics of wood burning in this introductory workshop where you will personalize your own charcuterie board to keep. All levels welcome. Please register by Thursday, May 8.

Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
$55.00 for members, $60.00 for non-members

Music Trivia

Location: Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue
Enjoy some trivia fun testing your knowledge of music from the 1940’s through to the 2000’s. This toe tapping program is sponsored by Chartwell Tranquility Place.

Friday, June 6, 2025 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Free for members, $5.00 for non-members

55+ Stay Active Programs

Zumba Gold

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 10 to June 12, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
$60.00 for members, $90.00 for non-members

Dance Fit/Gentle Yoga Combo Class

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

Enjoy 30-minutes of dance-based exercise that will get you moving to the music for a great cardio workout. Finish the class with 30-minutes of gentle yoga to help calm your mind and stretch your muscles. A great 2-in-1 workout! Please bring your own yoga mat. There will be no class on April 18.

Fridays from March 28 to June 6, 2025, 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Cost: $60.00 members, $90.00 non-members

Fitness

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 21 or May 19.

Mondays from March 31 to June 16, 2025, 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Cost: $35.00 members, $65.00 non-members

Mondays from July 7 to July 28, 2025, 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
$14.00 for members, $26.00 for non-members

Gentle Yoga

NEW Location: Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Ave.

Calm your mind with gentle relaxing movements that will improve your health. There will be no class on April 21 or May 19.

Monday from March 31 to June 16, 2025, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
$60.00 for members, $90.00 for non-members

Mondays from July 7 to July 28, 2025, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
$24.00 for members, $36.00 for non-members

Latin Line Dance

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

Join this fun and easy line dance class with a latin flare. There will be no class April 18.

Fridays from April 4 to May 30, 2025, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
$24.00 for members, $48.00 for non-members

55+ Drop-in activities

FREE to 55+ Beckett 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
Beckett Recreation Centre, 219 Colborne Street	Carpet Bowling	Tuesday	1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Beckett Recreation Centre, 219 Colborne Street	Cribbage	Tuesday	1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Beckett Recreation Centre, 219 Colborne Street	Darts	Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday	9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Beckett Recreation Centre, 219 Colborne Street	Contract Bridge	Wednesday	1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Beckett Recreation Centre, 219 Colborne Street	Shuffleboard	Wednesday	1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue	Wizard (No program on April 21 or May 19, 2025)	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 (No program on April 18, 2025)	Friday	9:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street	Cornhole (No program March 14, April 11, April 18, 2025)	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.