Active 55 Community Programs

Active 55

Community Programs

Unless noted all programs are drop in, no registration required.

Photography Club

Please note there are no instructions or equipment provided, please bring your own camera/device.

Dates Time(s) Location Cost
Mondays from January 8-29 1:30-2:30 pm Email Julie.Cooke@thunderbay.ca for location Free

55 Plus Curling

Registration is required for this activity.
Registration Code: 19902

Dates Time(s) Location Cost
Tuesdays from January 9th- April 2nd 9:30-11:30 am Port Arthur Curling Club 214 Egan St. $10 per session

55 Plus Curling

Please Note registration is required.

Registration Code: 19902

  • Dates Tuesdays
    January 9th- April 2nd
    9:30-11:30am
  • Location Port Arthur Curling Club
    214 Eagan St.
  • Price $10.00 per session
  • Registration Opens December 6, 2023

Register OnlineCall (807) 625-8463

5 Pin Bowling

  • Dates Tuesdays
    January 9th – April 23rd
    11:00AM-1:00PM
  • Location Mario’s Bowl
    710 Memorial Ave
  • Price $14.99, bowling shoes included

Coffee Show Hop

Join other older adults for coffee and conversation at various coffee shops around Thunder Bay!

  • Dates Wednesdays
    January 10th - April 24th
    12:30-1:30pm
  • Location Please email the Senior Program Specialist Julie.cooke@thunderbay.ca

Darts Free!

  • Dates Wednesdays
    January 10th- April 24th
    2:30PM-3:30PM
  • Location Galaxy Lanes
    636 Arthur St W

Bocce Ball

Ladies Bocce

  • Dates Thursdays
    January 12th – April 27th
    12:30PM-2:00PM
  • Location The DaVinci Centre
    340 Waterloo St S
  • Price $4.00

Mixed Bocce:

  • Dates Thursdays
    January 12th – April 27th
    2:30PM-4:00PM
  • Location The DaVinci Centre
    340 Waterloo St S

Retirement Explorers – Free!

Explore the benefits that retirement has to offer.
In partnership with The Thunder Bay Public Library.

  • Dates Fridays
    January 26th- April 26th
    1:00PM-2:30PM
  • Location Mary J L Black Community Hub
    901 Edward St S

LU Hangar Walks – Free!

Free walking program, sponsored by Superior Hearing

Parking Passes will be available through the LU Parking Authority at (807)343-8110 or by email at parking@lakeheadu.ca. Parking can also be paid on site for $1.50.

  • Dates Tuesdays 2:00PM-3:00PM
    Thursdays 10:00AM-11:00AM
    January 9th- May 2nd
  • Location Lakehead University Hangar
    955 Oliver Rd

For more information, please contact the Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre

(807) 684-306655plusinfo@thunderbay.ca

Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre Registered Programs

Spring Registered Programs

  • No membership fee to participate.
  • Open to everyone 55 plus or better!
  • Registration opens February 28

Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre (700 River St.) & West Arthur Community Centre (1914 Arthur St.)

More information

Fitness and Wellness

Awareness Through Movement

with Oliver Reimer

The Feldenkrais Method is a mind-body approach which combines movement and awareness to teach people of all ages to move and live more comfortably and effectively. Through this, you can learn to ease pain, improve posture, balance, flexibility, prevent injury, increase energy, reduce stress, fatigue and improve concentration

CODE DAY TIME DURATION COST
19807 Fridays 12:00 pm -1:00 pm Jan 12 – Mar 15 $60.00

Beginner Jazz

with Lynda DePiero

It is never too late to learn to dance! Join Lynda to learn the basic dance steps and combinations of jazz dancing. No previous dance skills needed, improve your coordination, balance and physical fitness in this fun class!

CODE DAY TIME DURATION COST
19822 Mondays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Jan 8 – Mar 18 $55.00

Evening Energizer Gold

with Lisa Mark Guerts

With a mix of cardio, stretching, & toning using a variety of equipment and get moving to some fantastic music!

CODE DAY TIME DURATION COST
19824 Monday & Thursday 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm Jan 8 – Mar 18 $110.00

F.I.T. (Functional Interval Training)

with Anne Parr

Learn to work the core, become strong from the inside out. Specific exercise taught to strengthen weak muscles, ligaments and tendons, correct balance, alignment & posture. This progressive class will challenge cardiovascular & muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, co-ordination and agility.

CODE DAY TIME DURATION COST
19824 Monday & Thursday 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm Jan 8 – Mar 18 $110.00

Functionally Fit

with Lisa Winter

Using weights, balls and bands, this class is a mix of cardio and strength training to maintain the whole body for real life activities. The class will consist of a combination of both chair and standing exercises.

CODE DAY TIME DURATION COST
19824 Monday & Thursday 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm Jan 8 – Mar 18 $110.00

Yoga and Meditation

Chair Seated Yoga

with Kaija Makinen

One hour of stretching, toning, breathing exercises, smiling and laughing. Using the chair, we learn basic yoga postures and breathing techniques designed to de-stress, strengthen and bring flexibility to your body and mind. All levels of ability welcome.

CODE DAY TIME DURATION COST
19900 Tuesday 9:30 am – 10:30 am Jan 9 – Mar 12 $60.00
19903 Wednesday 9:30 am – 10:30 am Jan 10 – Mar 13 $60.00
19904 Friday 9:30 am – 10:30 am Jan 12 – Mar 15 $60.00

Gentle Yin Yoga

with Lori Schmidt

Yin Yoga is a slower practice where poses are passively held for longer, working on the deep, dense connective tissues in the body. Yang Yoga, in contrast, refers to a more active yet still gentle practice working on the muscles and blood flow, building strength, stamina and flexibility.

CODE DAY TIME DURATION COST
19822 Mondays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Jan 8 – Mar 18 $55.00

Go with the Flo

with Lisa Mark Guerts

Join Lisa for a gentle “flo-yoga” moving practice. For this one-hour class, bring your mat to go through a peaceful and relaxing stretching to start your day. Modifications will be adapted.

CODE DAY TIME DURATION COST
19824 Monday & Thursday 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm Jan 8 – Mar 18 $110.00

Meditation - Advanced

with Kaija Makinen

If you previously enjoyed beginner meditation, get ready to take your skills up a notch with our advanced classes. Must have taken beginner meditation previously.

CODE DAY TIME DURATION COST
19824 Monday & Thursday 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm Jan 8 – Mar 18 $110.00

Meditation - Beginner

with Kaija Makinen

Join our certified yoga teacher to embrace the power of meditation in this beginner class. Learn the art of breathing, focusing and find your inner calm.

CODE DAY TIME DURATION COST
19824 Monday & Thursday 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm Jan 8 – Mar 18 $110.00

West Arthur Registered Programs