Free from Canadian Hearing Services
Canadian Hearing Services offers free counselling services and supports to people aged 55 and over who have hearing loss, to help improve communication with family, friends, and service providers; stay involved in social activities; and remain safe and independent at home.
Services are provided by hearing care counsellors in an accessible and safe environment, including home visits, in office appointments, or virtually.
Click here for more information, on the Canadian Hearing Services website. See the brochure.
Chair Yoga for Seniors
Friday, March 22 • 1-2 p.m.
Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done in a chair, or using a chair for support.
Gather your friends and join us for a fun and invigorating session.
Presented by CONTACT Community Services. To register, email Rachel at rachel@contactcommunityservices.ca or call 705-435-4900 x 206.
Self-Care Toolkit
Movies at a Glance
Thursday, May 23 • 1:30 p.m. Past Lives Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are separated after Nora's family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life, in this heartrending modern romance. Starring Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, John Magaro. PG. |
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Thursday, June 20 • 1:30 p.m. The Upside A recently paroled ex-convict, Dell, strikes up an unusual and unlikely friendship with a quadriplegic billionaire, Philip Lacasse, in this 'funny and warm-hearted buddy comedy.' From worlds apart, Dell and Philip form an unlikely bond, bridging their differences and gaining invaluable wisdom in the process, giving each man a renewed sense of passion for all of life's possibilities. Starring Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston, and Nicole Kidman. PG-13. |
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Thursday, July 18 • 1:30 p.m. My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 Join the Portokalos family as they travel to a family reunion in Greece for a heartwarming and hilarious trip full of love, twists, and turns. Opa! Starring Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, and Andrea Martin. |
Jeopardy
The BWG Music and Poetry Circle
What's a music and poetry circle? Come see for yourself! Bring a song, an instrument, or a piece of poetry.
You can also just sit, relax, and enjoy as neighbours go round the circle and each share something they're working on.
All ages and experience levels welcome, and we hope to see you there!
Upcoming Meetings for 2024: May 26, June 23
Next Chapter Café
Next Chapter Café happens the fourth Wednesday of the month from 1 - 2:30 p.m. Drop in! Free!
Join us for an hour of puzzles, brain games and conversation for older adults.
Chess
Chess
Thursdays: starting April 18
Join fellow chess players for a few friendly battles on the board.
Free, drop-in!
Want some coaching to become a better chess player? Check out the Featured Resources on our Brainfuse site for live chess tutoring and more!
Free with your Library card.