COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
To help slow the spread of COVID-19 and support Public Health officials, the Town of Oakville has joined the Province of Ontario and Halton Region in declaring a State of Emergency. Facilities and parks remain closed. Only essential services are being delivered.
Recreation and Culture facilities closed in response to COVID-19.
Iroquois Ridge Older Adults Centre
1051 Glenashton Drive
905-338-4255, ext. 3745
Located in the Iroquois Ridge Community Centre, the older adults room offers many programs and is a great place to socialize! The community centre also offers a library and pool so you can get the maximum enjoyment from your visit.
Our mission is to provide a welcoming, accessible and supportive environment for Oakville seniors that embodies social, recreational, health and wellness activities.
Programs and activities at the Iroquois Ridge Older Adults Centre cater to all levels of interest and abilities. Below is just a sample of all the centre has to offer!
Note: Times may vary for specific programs.
Do you know someone who would benefit from our Friendship Luncheon Program for seniors?
Openings are currently available in the Friendship Luncheon Program run by the Seniors Centre in Oakville for isolated seniors ages 80+.
Participants are picked up at their homes once a week by volunteer drivers and brought to the centre closest to their home for lunch, an exercise program, games and social time. All participants pay a nominal fee, must be able to tolerate a regular diet and walk independently (with the use of a cane or walker).
Call one of these centres for more information:
- Trafalgar Park Older Adults Centre, 905-845-6601, ext. 4502 (Tuesdays)
- Sir John Colborne Recreation Centre, 905-815-5960 (Wednesdays)
- Iroquois Ridge Older Adults Centre, 905-845-6601, ext. 3498 (Thursdays)
Check out our Aquatic Bone and Joint Therapeutic Care programs!
Programs available for 18+ and older adults.
Exercising in warm water helps to reduce pain, swelling and inflammation while increasing circulation. Learn movements to improve your balance, range of motion, posture and to help speed recovery from injuries and surgeries.
Aquatic Bone and Joint Therapeutic Care 18+ is offered at Glen Abbey Community Centre. Iroquois Ridge Community Centre is offering Aquatics Bone and Joint Therapeutic Care 50+.
18+ program information
Volunteer drivers needed
The Town of Oakville provides seniors 80+ an opportunity to get out and socialize with others through our Friendship Luncheon programs.
Volunteer drivers pick clients up at their homes (around 10:30 a.m.), bring them to the centres and then return to take them home (around 2 p.m.).
If you are able to volunteer one hour per week, please contact Stephanie Coughlin, at 905-845-6601 ext. 3498, for the Iroquois Ridge Older Adult Centre every Thursday).
Drivers receive compensation for their mileage.
Volunteer opportunities
Walk Better, Be Stronger
Strengthen joints and help prevent falls and injuries by addressing balance, gait and posture issues in this 50+ indoor program.
A Walk Better, Be Stronger participant's family recently wrote us to say "Thank you all for giving our mother her independence and mobility back through your excellent program."
Open to all abilities and levels, a Seniors Services 50+ membership is required to register.
Classes start soon!
Online registration and program informationMore programs and services
The older adults centre is a great place to meet new people and try new and interesting programs! We offer programs and activities for all levels of interest and ability using the various rooms and amenities available in the community centre.
A current Seniors Services membership card is required to attend Seniors Services:
- registered programs
- drop-in activities
- special interest clubs, and
- day trips.
Registered programs include:
- Bridge
- Fitness Classes
- Line Dancing
- Yoga
- Tai Chi
- Square Dancing
Drop-in activities include:
- Discussion Group
- DVD Lecture Series
- Table Tennis
- Book Club
- Bid Euchre & Bridge
Additional fees may apply per program, activity or event. Visit the Seniors' Centres page for more information and to access our Seniors Services Newsletter for a full list of programs.
Community resources for seniors
Getting Around
For more information
Stephanie Coughlin, Assistant Programmer
905-845-6601, ext. 3498
stephanie.coughlin@oakville.ca
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