The Social Participation Resource Guide provides older adults (55+) information on how to access various programs and services within the City of Hamilton.
Download Guide or pick up a copy at any Hamilton Recreation Centre.
Program registration starts at 8am on June 5 & 6
Summer programs will be available for review starting May 1, 2024.
Registered programs for Summer 2024 are scheduled to begin in July 2024.
Celebrate seniors month with Recreation!
Join us for free activities, programs and workshops for older adults 55+ taking place in June across the City of Hamilton.
Printable Seniors Month Calendar
MAY 31
10-11am - ASAC
Dental Education outreach
presented by Southern Ontario Dental College
JUNE 3
9:30-10:30am
D.A. Riverdale
55+ open swim
10am-12pm- ASAC
How to register online
2-4pm - Sackville
Intergenerational program
JUNE 4
10am-12pm
Sackville
Cardmaking
10am-1pm
Ancaster Rotary Centre
Seniors Switch it Up!
(Learn and play the Nintendo Switch)
10:30am-12:30pm
Valley Park
Tech Support
11am-12:30pm
Westmount
Open Socials
Drop in and socialize!
11:30am-1:30pm
ASAC
How to register online
1-3:30pm - Sackville
Hamilton Literacy Council presenting a 6 week tablet learning course!
Registration required
JUNE 5
10am-12pm
Sackville
Citizen services and CRA
12-1:30pm
Sir Allan MacNab
Open Socials
Drop in and socialize!
1-2pm
Sackville
Lobby Games
JUNE 6
9-11am
Central Memorial
55+ Volleyball
10am -12:30pm
ASAC
Card making
1-2pm
Bernie Morelli
iPad class
5-7pm
Sackville
Paint Nite
JUNE 7
10-11am
Sackville
Dental Education outreach presented by Southern Ontario Dental College
7-10pm
Sackville
DJ DANCE!! (food donation)
JUNE 10
10am-2pm
SENIORS KICK OFF Event at Michelangelo's Event & Conference Centre
Register at hamilton.ca/seniorskickoff
or Call 905-777-3837 ext 12434
11:45am-12:45pm
Bennetto Community Centre
Ipad 101
12-12:45pm
Huntington Park
TRY IT Yoga
1-2pm
Bernie Morelli
Try it Cadio, Balance and Strength fitness
2-4pm
Stoney Creek Recreation Centre
55+ Paint night
JUNE 11
10am-12pm
Sackville
Making Planters
10am-1pm
Ancaster Rotary Centre
Seniors Switch it Up! (Learn and play the Nintendo Switch)
11am-12:30pm
Westmount
Open Socials
Drop in and socialize!
1-3:30pm
Sackville
Hamilton Literacy Council presenting a 6 week tablet learning course
Registration required
1:30-4pm
Sackville
Learn to play Pickleball (2 days)
1:30-3pm
ASAC
Recorder Concert - bring your grandchildren
(Please bring a food donation)
JUNE 12
8:30-9:30am
Sackville
TRY-IT Yoga Intro
9:45-10:45am
Sackville
TRY IT Yoga Hatha
11am-12pm
Sackville
TRY IT Yoga Chair
12-1:30pm
Sir Allan MacNab
Open Socials
Drop in and socialize!
1-2pm
Sackville
Lobby Games
JUNE 13
9:30-10:30am
Valley Park
TRY IT Chair Fit
10am-12:30pm
Flamborough Senior Centre
Card making
10-11am
Sackville
Chartwell presenting Fit Minds
Registration requested - call Chartwell or register at front desk
1:30pm
Sackville
Hamilton Police Services
Frauds and scams
1:30-4pm
Sackville
Learn to play Pickleball (2 days)
JUNE 14
9-10am
Sackville
TRY IT Fitness intro
10-11am
Dundas Lions Community Centre
Card Making
10:15-11:15am
Sackville
TRY IT Chair Fit
11:30am-12:30pm
Sackville
TRY IT Boot Camp
1:30-3:30pm
Ancaster Rotary Centre
Tech Help (Bring your tech for guided assistance)
JUNE 17
8:30-9:30am
Sackville
TRY IT Core
9:45-10:45am
Sackville
TRY IT Pilates Chair
11am-12pm
Sackville
TRY IT Tai Chi
1-2:30pm
ASAC
Chartwell presenting - Caregiver Balance for people taking care of family and friends
JUNE 18
10am-1pm
Ancaster Rotary Centre
Seniors Switch it Up! (Learn and play the Nintendo Switch)
11am-12:30pm
Westmount
Open Socials
Drop in and socialize!
1-3pm
Sackville
Cardmaking
1-3:30pm
Sackville
Hamilton Literacy Council presenting a 5 week tablet learning course
Registration required
1:30-4pm
Sackville
Learn to play Pickleball
JUNE 19
8:30-9:30am
Sackville
TRY IT Pilates 1
9:30am
ASAC
Hamilton Police Services
Frauds and Scams presentation
9:45-10:45am
Sackville
TRY IT Pilates 2
11am-12pm
Sackville
TRY IT Pilates Chair
12-1:30pm
Sir Allan MacNab
Open Socials
Drop in and socialize!
1-2pm
Sackville
Lobby Games
2-4 pm
Sackville
Clutter Relief presented by Judy Rickey
JUNE 20
10am-12pm
Sackville
Paint Nite
11am-1pm
Sackville
Workshop on Downsizing presented by KellerWilliams Complete Realty
12-1pm
Huntington Park
Tech Support
1:30-4pm
Sackville
Learn to play Pickleball (2 days)
2:30-3:30pm
Sackville
Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra presentation lounge
JUNE 21
9-10am
Sackville
TRY IT Stability, Strength & Tone
9:30-10:30am
D.A. Riverdale
55+ open swim
10-11am
Flamborough Senior Centre
Dental Education outreach presented by Southern Ontario Dental College
10:15-11:15am
Sackville
TRY IT Cardio Fit
11:30am-12:30pm
Sackville
TRY IT Chair Fit
1:30-3:30pm
Ancaster Rotary Centre
Tech Help! (Bring your tech for guided assistance)
JUNE 24
8:30-9:30am
Sackville
TRY IT Cardio, Balance & Strength
9:45-10:45am
Sackville
TRY IT Cardio Step
12-1pm
Sackville
TRY IT Chair Fit
1:15-2:15pm
Sackville
TRY IT Core
JUNE 25
8:30-9:30am
Sackville
TRY IT Cardio, Balance & Strength (walking)
9:45-10:45am
Sackville
TRY IT Stability, Strength & Tone
12-1pm
Sackville
TRY IT Yoga chair
1:15- 2:15pm
Sackville
TRY IT Pilates Chair
1-3:30pm
Sackville
Hamilton Literacy Council presenting a 6 week tablet learning course
Registration required
JUNE 26
8:30-9:30am
Sackville
TRY IT Yoga Intro
9:45-10:45am
TRY IT Yoga Hatha
1-2pm
Sackville
Lobby Games
1- 2pm
Sackville
TRY IT Chair Fit
2:15-3:15pm
Sackville
TRY IT Fitness Intro
JUNE 27
1-3:30pm
Sackville
Alzheimers Society Presents an event. Engage in panel discussions with Speech Language Pathologist, Dietician and care partners to learn about changes in eating habits, swallowing and nutrition in persons living with Dementia.
Registration
JULY 2 & 9
1-3:30pm
Sackville
Hamilton Literacy Council presenting a 6 week tablet learning course.
Registration required
Healthy active aging
Enjoy access to drop-in classes and registered programs specifically designed for older adults.
A Senior Centre membership is required for all registered and drop in programs at Ancaster Seniors Achievement Centre (ASAC), Sackville Hill Senior Centre and Flamborough Senior Centre.
Recreation Summer Program Registration starts on June 5 & 6. Visit www.hamilton.ca/registration for details.
Recreation / Senior Centres and Arenas are fully operational, and Customer Service counters are able to process card payments in addition to payments by cash and cheque.
Service Disruptions:
- The Senior Centre Without Walls phone line is not operational. This program is canceled during the outage.
For questions about recreation programming or should you need assistance, please visit a recreation facility directly.
Virtual Programs
Older Adult programs provide an opportunity to explore new interests in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Programs are led by specialized instructors, developed for individuals 55+ years, and intended for all skill levels.
Virtual Programs are intended for Hamilton residents only, additional fees or restrictions may apply for non residents.