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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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
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Dates Tuesdays
January 9th- April 2nd
9:30-11:30am -
Location Port Arthur Curling Club
214 Eagan St. -
Price $10.00 per session
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Registration Opens December 6, 2023
5 Pin Bowling
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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!
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Dates Wednesdays
January 10th - April 24th
12:30-1:30pm -
Location Please email the Senior Program Specialist Julie.cooke@thunderbay.ca
Darts Free!
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Dates Wednesdays
January 10th- April 24th
2:30PM-3:30PM -
Location Galaxy Lanes
636 Arthur St W
Bocce Ball
Ladies Bocce
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Dates Thursdays
January 12th – April 27th
12:30PM-2:00PM -
Location The DaVinci Centre
340 Waterloo St S -
Price $4.00
Mixed Bocce:
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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.
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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.
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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
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.)
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 19824 | Monday & Thursday | 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm | Jan 8 – Mar 18 | $110.00 |