Even though Strathroy-Caradoc’s Seniors Centre ended operation quite a while ago paving the way for some future development, Seniors programming in the community is growing, not just out of one facility but all over the community. A seniors programming update was delivered to council this week by Director of Community Services Rob Lilbourne.
In regards to the former Seniors Centre, Lilbourne reported that the facility had a limited number of members and primarily was a 3rd party rental facility renting out their space to other organizations running their own programs. He adds the department will expand its programming with the addition of 10-15 new programs for seniors this fall. Here is a list of current and future programming for seniors in the area.
Current programming that is being offered:
Aqua Fit
Badminton
Contract and Duplicate Bridge
Euchre
Coed Pickleball
Walking Program
Darts
Ladies Pickleball
Lane Swim
The department will expand its programming with the addition of ten to fifteen new programs for seniors this fall in addition to those listed above. New programs in development include:
Art Drop In;
Bingo (which requires a group to operate)
Indoor Walking Program – VON
Tai Chi
SMART Fitness – VON
Indoor Variety Games (Corn Hole, Floor Curling, Archery etc..)
Basketball Drop In
Volleyball Drop In
Pick Up Hockey Drop In
Bid Euchre
Pole Walking
Birding
Seniors’ Skating
Written by: C. Soares
