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Winter program sneak peek starts November 16
View our winter recreation programs, swimming lessons, group fitness classes and 55+ Active Adults programs on Wednesday, November 16 at 7 a.m. Get ready to register and start creating your wish list at www.clarington.net/BeActive! Registration begins on Wednesday, December 7 at 7 a.m.
For help registering, view our Register for a Program page or contact 905-623-3379 ext. 2552.
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55+ Active Adults Program Guide Winter 2023
Clarington’s 55+ Active Adults offer programs, workshops and special events to help older adults stay connected and keep active. We provide a variety of programs ranging from fitness, general interest and recreational activities.
Older Adult Active Living Fair is back in person
Join us for interactive displays, informative presentations, and complimentary refreshments on January 18, 2023, at Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex.
| Time | Workshop |
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| 9 to 10 a.m. |
Learn about dementia and other brain health issues as you age with the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region. |
| 10 to 10:30 a.m. | Learn about gender diversity and the PRIDE Community with PFLAG Durham. |
| 10:30 to 10:45 a.m. | Watch our very own drumming students as they show off some fun rhythms they’ve been working on. |
| 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. | Nutrition for Healthy Aging with Registered Dietitian, Nicole Osinga. |
| 11:15 to 11:30 a.m. | Enjoy a few songs performed by some of our drop-in Ukulele participants and program volunteers. |
| 11:30 a.m. to noon | Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation will share tips for safe winter driving and discuss the over-80 licence renewal process. |
| Noon to 12:15 p.m. | Enjoy a demonstration of some of the dances you can learn in our ballroom courses. |
| 12:15 to 1 p.m. | Safety and Security Talk for Older Adults with Special Constable Darryl Rice of Durham Regional Police Services. |
Apply for a booth
Apply for a booth at the Older Adult Active Living Fair by December 31, 2022.
Completed forms may be returned to Kersti Pascoe, dropped off at any Clarington Recreation facility or mailed to 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3A6 (Attn: Kersti Pascoe).
Booths will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation email, event agenda and brochures for distribution.
We are excited to have dedicated staff to provide a variety of programs and services for all adults aged 55+. There is no membership fee. Just pay for the activities that interest you.
Visit www.clarington.net/BeActive to find an activity that interests you. Below is a sample of some of the classes and workshops we offer.
| Programs |
Clarington 55+ Active Adults are offers a variety of programming including:
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| Workshops |
Our fun and informative workshops are a perfect way to learn something new. Past workshops include:
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| Fitness Classes |
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| Drop-In Activities |
| Learn about our current health and safety measures for 55+ Active Adult drop-in activities.
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| Tournaments and Special Events |
Throughout the year, we host special events and tournaments. Some of our most popular past events include:
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Get involved
Volunteers make up the very fabric of our community. We are looking for volunteers who want to be a part of our 55+ Active Adult programming. We are always looking for volunteers to help with special events, kitchen prep and drop-in programs.
Clarington 55+ Active Adults Community Committee
The Clarington 55+ Active Adults Community Committee supports 55+ Active Adult staff and provides an opportunity for leadership and input from older adults within the community. In addition, the committee will engage, encourage, strengthen, and provide recreation opportunities while seeking to improve the quality of life for Clarington residents ages 55+, including social and leisure opportunities, drop-in programs and special events. The committee will include Clarington residents and Community Services staff to provide advice, assist with events, and foster awareness of recreation opportunities in our community.
Now accepting applications
We are currently looking for eight older adults to volunteer as committee members. If you are interested, please apply by completing the 55+ Active Adults Community Committee Application form.
| Mandate |
| The Clarington 55+ Active Adults Community Committee will provide advice, comments and suggestions on recreation opportunities, promotion of activities and engaging older adults in Clarington. |
| Scope of activities |
Encourage older adults to participate in Municipality of Clarington 55+ Active Adult activities and contribute to the community's betterment.
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| Committee composition |
| The committee will be made up of staff representatives and up to 10 community members, of which a maximum of eight will be a diverse group of residents in Clarington who are over the age of 55. The Clarington 55+ Active Adults Community Committee is comprised of:
Other Municipality of Clarington staff and delegates may be invited to provide input at times. From time to time, guest speakers and presenters may attend meetings. Any guest speakers or presenters must have permission to participate by Community Services staff at least two weeks before the meeting. |
| Staff support |
| The Older Adult Coordinator or Older Adult Programmer will be responsible for chairing all Clarington 55+ Active Adults Community Committee meetings. In addition, staff will provide all administrative support, such as scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, recording minutes, preparing background information and any necessary reports. |
| Length of term |
| The length of term for committee members is two years. Committee members can be appointed to serve a maximum of two consecutive terms. The Older Adult Coordinator or Older Adult Programmer will serve on the committee continuously. |
| Frequency of meetings |
| The committee will meet bi-monthly from September to July and will be committed to attending a minimum of three meetings per term. Meetings will be chaired by Community Services staff. A quorum will consist of at least four of the members of the committee, including staff. |
| Budget |
| The Community Services Department oversees the 55+ Older Adults budget. |
| Confidentiality and conflict of interest |
| The Committee members will serve without remuneration and will not receive, directly or indirectly, any profits or benefits from their position as members of the Clarington Active Adults Community Committee. Committee members will ensure that all confidential information will be used in the manner for which it was intended. Only authorized staff may speak on behalf of the committee. |
For more information on volunteer opportunities, please contact Kersti Pascoe at 905-404-1525 ext. 2525.
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