Seniors Services
Seniors recreation and culture programs and facilities.
Join the fun at your local seniors centre!
Our mission is to provide a welcoming, accessible and supportive environment for Oakville seniors. Our centres for ages 50+ are a great place to make new friends, contribute to your community or continue your learning journey.
Fall program registration
Fall recreation and culture program registration is now open!
Seniors Services Christmas Sales
Hidden Treasures Bazaar
Saturday, November 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Iroquois Ridge Community Centre, 1051 Glenashton Drive
Discover unique treasures while supporting sustainability at the Hidden Treasures Bazaar. Shop a wide variety of gently loved and handmade items, including books, jewelery, home décor, children's items, crafts, and more. Thrifting is a great way to reduce waste, give items a second life, and find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. While you browse, treat yourself to delicious locally baked goods. Bring your reusable bags and get ready to uncover hidden gems for everyone on your list.
Christmas at Colborne Craft Sale
Sunday, November 15 from Noon to 3 p.m.
Sir John Colborne Centre for Seniors, 1565 Old Lakeshore Road
Find everything you need for the holiday season at the Christmas at Colborne Craft Sale. Browse an assortment of handcrafted treasures, including jewelry, knitting, crafts, and unique gift ideas.Try your luck at the popular Lucky Loonie, pick up Claxton Fruit Cake and stop by our cafe to enjoy freshly baked scones and a hot beverage. Bring a friend and your reusable shopping bags for an afternoon of festive fun, shopping, and a catching up with friends.
Trafalgar Park Christmas Bazaar
Saturday, November 28 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Trafalgar Park Community Centre, 133 Rebbecca Street
Kick off your holiday shopping at the annual Trafalgar Park Christmas Bazaar. Explore a wonderful selection of handcrafted knitting, treasures from the Treasure Room, silent auction items, and much more. The Bistro will be open serving snacks and refreshments while you shop. Whether you're searching for gifts, seasonal décor, or holiday treats, you'll find plenty of festive inspiration while supporting a great cause.
Supporting Older Adult Programs
These holiday sales are hosted by the Town of Oakville Older Adult Centres. Proceeds from each event help support programs, services, and activities that enrich the lives of older adults in our community. Come shop, connect, and celebrate the season while giving back.
Seniors Services memberships
An annual membership is required to register for Seniors Services drop-in and registered programs. Memberships are available for purchase online, in person or by calling 905-815-2000.
Membership fees (including taxes):
- $59.77 for 50-79 years old
- $29.89 for 80 to 89 years old
- Free for 90+ years old
Seniors Services drop-ins are included at no extra cost. Admission for special events, trips, pre-registered programs, etc. is not.
Non-residents are charged an additional $10 on membership purchases.
Seniors Services drop-ins
Residents can register for drop-in programs eight days in advance. Non-residents can register seven days in advance.
Given the popularity of our programs, pre-registration is recommended. We welcome walk-ins if spaces are available.
You can be added to the waitlist for a program that is full if the option is available. If a spot opens for that activity or additional sessions are added in advance, you will be contacted by email. If you do not respond within 48 hours, your spot will be offered to the next person on the waitlist.
Fitness program name changes
You may notice some familiar classes with new names in this season’s schedule! While the names have changed, the great class experiences you know and enjoy will remain the same.
These updates are designed to better group similar programs together and provide clearer, more consistent descriptions that reflect what each class offers.
Here’s what’s new:
- Everyday Fitness (formerly Osteo Fit with Lori and Low Intensity with Cathie)
- Gentle Fit (formerly Gentle Osteo with Leah and Low Intensity with June)
- Balance and Strength (formerly Outside In and Shifting Gears)
- Balance and Strength Level 2 (formerly Body Tone)
- Balance and Strength Chair (formerly Sit Fit)
- Cardio and Strength (formerly Fitness Plus)
We’re excited to bring these refreshed names to our programs while continuing to deliver the same high-quality experiences you love!
Seniors centre locations
Phone: 905-338-4255
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 most enjoyment from your visit.
Programs and activities at the Iroquois Ridge Older Adults Centre cater to all levels of interest and abilities.
Nearby Glenashton Park has an outdoor courts for pickleball and tennis, as well as the town's only bocce ball court (free for use but fenced to keep wildlife out of the sand).
Phone: 905-815-5979
The Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre (QEPCCC) Older Adults Centre is a dedicated space for seniors.
We offer programs and activities for all levels of interest and ability.
Activities extend beyond the older adults centre, using the unique spaces available at QEPCCC, such as the gymnasiums; active living and dance studios; music rooms; the youth room; and the hallways, which exhibit wonderful works of art. The older adults centre is a great place to meet new people and try something new!
Phone: 905-338-4186
Located in the River Oaks Community Centre, the River Oaks Mature Adults Club (ROMAC) offers great programs for the 50+ group.
Phone: 905-845-6601
The Sir John Colborne Centre offers a wide variety of social, recreational, health and wellness activities for Oakville seniors close to Coronation Park in Bronte.
Programs and activities at the Sir John Colborne Centre cater to all levels of interest and abilities. Come on out to try something new and meet people!
Questions? Please call Julie Pennal, Program Supervisor at 905-845-6601, ext. 3978 or email julie.pennal@oakville.ca.
Phone: 905-815-6177
The Sixteen Mile Older Adult Centre, situated in the Sixteen Mile Sports Complex, offers a welcoming space for seniors in Oakville's north and west communities.
Participants can enjoy a variety of social, cultural, recreational, health, and wellness programs tailored to different interests and abilities.
Join us to learn something new, volunteer, stay active and build meaningful connections.
Phone: 905-338-4406
The Trafalgar Park Older Adults Centre is located in Kerr Village at Trafalgar Park Community Centre and a short stroll from Downtown Oakville. Offering something for everyone, expect this wonderful centre to become your home away from home!
Programs and activities at Trafalgar Park cater to all levels of interest and abilities.
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Seniors Services Newsletter
Funding partner
Seniors Active Living Centre (SALC) programs are funded by the Province of Ontario.
Need help?
For registration assistance Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., contact us:
905-815-2000
recreation@oakville.ca