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HomeActivities and SchedulesOlder Adult (50+) Programs

Fall 2023 Session registration begins Monday, August 28 for City Residents/Taxpayers at 8:30 a.m. and Thursday, August 31 at 8:30 a.m. for Non-City Residents/Taxpayers. Activity Guide/activities will be available for viewing starting August 25. 

You can get active and stay healthy. Choose a class or program to best fit your fitness level; from very beginner to more challenging classes. Visit our health and wellness program page in the box below or join our 50+ Centre for just $5.00 for a year and enjoy some great programs. 

Please ensure you have an Xplor Recreation account and an updated 50+ Centre annual membership to register online with your username and password. For assistance, please call 613-966-4632. Purchase your 50+ Centre Membership.

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Program descriptions

For additional information on dates, times and fees and/or to register, follow the link under each description, go to our online registration or call our office at 613-966-4632. Purchase your 50+ Centre Membership online or by phone 613-966-4632.

Older Adult Health & Wellness Programs

For information and details on our older adult health and wellness program descriptions, visit our health and wellness page.

Sports and games

We have a variety of drop in sports and games, visit our health and wellness page.

Bid Euchre

Bid euchre is similar to euchre, but it introduces an element of bidding in which the trump suit is decided by which player bids to take the most tricks. The primary differences are the number of cards dealt (8 instead of 5), absence of any undealt cards, the bidding and scoring process, and the addition of a no trump declaration. It is a partnership game for four players and is played with two decks of 24 cards each. Beginners are welcome. A 50+ Centre membership is required for this program.

Artists Collective

Need a friendly place to get creative with other artists? Bring your drawings, sculpting, easels, brushes, paints and canvases and enjoy learning and sharing with other local artists. All levels welcomed. A 50+ Centre membership is required for this program.

Bridge (experienced)

Are you and avid Bridge player? Then this program is for your! Join other experienced bridge players and enjoy an afternoon of socializing and playing your favourite game. A 50+ Centre membership is required for this program.

Deaf Seniors

This is a a great opportunity to enjoy a morning of games and socializing with older adults from our deaf community. A 50+ Centre membership is required for this program.

Stitches

People get together to work on their knitting, crocheting, quilting, sewing, embroidery, crossstitch, etc., projects while visiting and learning from others. There are 2 sewing machines, some pattern books, a few knitting needles and some yarn. All levels are welcome. A 50+ Centre membership is required for this program.

Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg is a rummy-like game played with tiles rather than cards and is played with four or five players. The object of Mahjong is to make the tiles match up with a hand on a Mahjong card. Beginners are welcome. A 50+ Centre membership is required for this program.

Scrapbooking/Card Making

Come to work on your own photo pages or cards while visiting and learning from others. There are some supplies available for you to try scrapbooking or card making  before purchasing your own materials. All levels are welcome. A 50+ Centre membership is required for this program.

Parkinson's Keep Moving program

The Belleville-Quinte Parkinson Chapter offers this 30 minute workout of BIG movements lead by QSWC Health and Wellness Instructors. The focus of the program is to benefit those with Parkinson disease by using exercises specific to Parkinson’s Disease.

Cooking classes - Zoom

The 50+ Centre has partnered with Quinte Gardens and their wonderful chef, Chef Jesse, to offer an hour of cooking or baking. Every month you will learn new tips and tricks to enhance your cooking skills. All supplies are provided by Quinte Gardens. A 50+ Centre membership is required for this program.

Volunteering (50+ Centre)

Many of our 50+ Centre programs both past and present are created or run by gracious volunteers. Volunteers must be 14 years of age at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre. Volunteers 18 years of age and over will need a police check with vulnerable sector screening that is current within the last 6 months. If you wish to volunteer your time to help out with programs or wish to start a new 50+ Centre program please apply to become a volunteer. Training will be provided prior to the start of volunteering.

Apply using the Adult & Senior Volunteer Form.

Things that 50+ Centre volunteers can help with:

  • Monitor the 50+ Centre (take attendance, give tours, answer questions etc.)
  • Create and/or teach programs
  • Assist with special events (Open houses, fairs etc.)
  • Help with administration tasks
  • Keep the 50+ Centre tidy
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