Health & Wellness (Display All)
- Abuse/Violence Related Support
- Addictions Support
- Bereavement Support
- Condition Specific Care and Health/Disability Support Groups
- Dementia/Alzheimer Supports and Services
- Falls Prevention Programs/Education
- Hospitals and Diagnostic Imaging/Radiology
- Home Health Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care and Homemaker Assistance
- Mental Health Services and Adult Protective Services
- Physiotherapy Programs and Rehabilitation
- Physician Referrals and Medical Information Services
- Podiatry/Foot Care
- Walk-In Medical Clinics
- Warmlines and Crisis Lines
- Wellness Programs
Local Community Leisure Guides in Niagara
Recreation and Sports
Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region - Exercise Classes
403 Ontario StUnit 1 St Catharines, ONL2N 1L5
Minds in Motion Exercise Class
A n 8-week, community-based social program that incorporates physical activity and mental stimulation for people with early to mid-stage signs of dementia and their care partners.
Virtual Qigong Exercise Class
An ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique that involves mediation, controlled breathing and movement exercises.
https://alzheimer.ca/niagara/en/help-support/programs-services/i-am-person-living-dementia
niagara@alzheimerniagara.caOffice: 905-687-3914
Fax: 905-687-9952
Minds in Motion Wed 1:30 pm-3:30 pm * Qigong Mon, Thu 1 pm-2 pm via Zoom
Beachcombers Senior Citizen's Association
237 Ridge Rd Fort Erie, ONL0S 1N0
Community social and recreational drop-in centre for older adults * hall rental available to members only
Activities include:
- recreation (shuffleboard, table tennis, scrabble, darts, cribbage, euchre, shuttercards)
- crafts (upholstery classes, art classes)
- light fitness classes (Yoga, Tai Chi)
- line dancing
Office: 905-894-6106
Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Bridges Community Health Centre
1485 Garrison Rd Fort Erie, ONL2A 1P8
Provides primary health care services and health promotion programs using a multidisciplinary team of health care providers. Team includes:
- Family Physicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Registered Nurses
- Registered Dietitians
- Diabetes Educators
- Social Workers
- Health Promoters
- Community Health Workers
- Dental Health Community Worker
- Physiotherapists
- Kinesiologists
Various programs and workshops available; please see website for event calendar listings or pick up a newsletter at the clinic.
info@bridgeschc.caOffice: 905-871-7621
Fax: 905-871-9135
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm * Tue 8:30 am-7 pm
Bridges Community Health Centre
380 Elm StRear Port Colborne, ONL3K 4P2
Provides primary health care services and health promotion programs using a multidisciplinary team of health care providers. Team includes:
- Family Physicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Registered Nurses
- Registered Dietitians
- Diabetes Educators
- Social Workers
- Health Promoters
- Community Health Workers
- Dental Health Community Worker
- Physiotherapists
- Kinesiologists
Various programs and workshops available; please see website for event calendar listings or pick up a newsletter at the clinic.
info@bridgeschc.caOffice: 289-479-5017
Fax: 905-835-7756
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm * Wed 8:30 am-7 pm
Brock University - Aquatics Program
1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way St Catharines, ONL2S 3A1
Offers a variety of swimming instruction programs and classes including swim lessons and camps, certification courses, aquatic fitness classes and competitive programs. Offers competitive club swimming programs for children, youth and adults. Offers adult memberships for lane swimming.
Pool can also be booked for private use.
https://www.brocku.ca/recreation
Office: 905-688-5550 ext 4060
Office: 905-688-5550 ext 3928
Hours vary
Brock University - Brock Functional Inclusive Training Centre
2021 Canada Games Way St Catharines, ONL2V 4Y6
Provides supervised community exercise programs to improve health and quality of life in older adults, cardiac patients and individuals with spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease.
Cardiac Rehabilitation and Prevention Exercise Program (Heart Strong) - Provides therapeutic exercise and education for individuals who have established or are at risk for heart disease and cardiovascular disease risk factors.
Seniors Exercise Program (SeniorFit)- Provides balance enhancement, cardiovascular and strengthening exercises for a seniors population
Neurological Rehab Program (Power Cord)- Provides exercise for those with a SCI-Spinal Cord Injury-afternoons, MS Exercise program-mornings
Office: 905-688-5550
Fax: 905-378-5724
Mon-Fri 7:30 am-7 pm, Sat 8 am-1 pm
Centre de santé communautaire Hamilton / Niagara, Centre de santé communautaire Niagara - Exercise and Falls Prevention Programs
Welland, ON
Group exercise and falls prevention classes for older adults and people with mobility issues. Aims to improve strength, flexibility and balance to prevent injury and falls. Falls Prevention classes (Keeping Balance) are lead by an Occupational Therapist and Lo-impact aerobic classes (Stay Fit) are led by Certified Fitness Instructor/Recreation Therapist. Times are subject to change in the summer.
STAY FIT CLASSES
French classes:
Niagara Falls
- Église Saint Antoine, 4570 Portage Rd - Mon, Wed 1:30 pm-2:30 pm
Welland
- CSCHN, 810 East Main St - Tue, Fri 10:30 am-11:30 am
St Catharines
- La Résidence des Ainés Canadiens francais, 321 Carlton St - Mon, Wed 9 am-10 am
English classes:
Welland
- Seaway Mall; Tue, Fri 9 am-10 am
Fonthill
- Fonthill Legion 141 Hwy 20 East; Mon, Wed 11 am-12 pm
FALLS PREVENTION CLASSES
French Classes
Welland
- CSCHN, 810 East Main St - Tue, Thu 9 am-10 am
St Catharines
- La Résidence des Ainés Canadiens francais, 321 Carlton St - Mon, Wed 3 pm-4 pm
Virtual via ZOOM
- Wed 10 am-11 am
English classes:
St. Catharines
- Heidehof Ball Room, 600 Lake St - Tue, Thu 3 pm-4 pm
Fonthill
- Fonthill Legion 141 Hwy 20 East - Mon, Wed 9 am-10 am
Welland
- CSCHN, 810 East Main St - Mon, Wed 10:30 am-11:30 am
Beamsville
- Trinity United Church, 4287 William St - Mon, Wed 3 pm-4 pm
Virtual via ZOOM
- Tue, Fri 9 am-10 am
Office: 905-734-1141
Toll Free: 1-866-885-5947
Hours vary
Friends Over 55 Recreation Centre
554 Fielden Ave Port Colborne, ONL3K 4V1
Community social and recreational drop-in centre for adults 50 and over
Activities include:
- bid euchre, bridge, cribbage, bingo
- shuffleboard
- exercise classes
- line dancing, entertainment nights
- teas, suppers
- flea markets
- crafts and quilting
- computer access
- bus trips
Office: 905-835-1731
Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 12:45 pm-4 pm
Grimsby (Town of). Community Services Department - Livingston Activity Centre
18 Livingston Ave Grimsby, ONL3M 1K7
A community recreation facility and home to several community organizations. The centre hosts recreational activities for all ages in partnership with the Town of Grimsby such as weekly wellness and fitness programs and is also the location of the Grimsby Senior's Club.
Click here for more information on the Grimsby Senior's Club.
https://www.grimsby.ca/en/parks-recreation-culture/livingston-activity-centre.aspx
recreation@grimsby.caOffice: 905-309-2075
Mon-Fri 8:45 am-4:15 pm
Heidehof - Exercise Program, Heidehof
600 Lake St St Catharines, ONL2N 4J4
Group exercise class for older adults and people with mobility issues. Aims to improve strength and balance to prevent injury and falls. Classes run by a physiotherapist or other regulated health care provider.
office@heidehof.comOffice: 905-935-3344
Hours vary
Heidehof - Exercise Program, Seniors Life Lease Apartments
Lindenhaus Seniors Life Lease Apartments, 565 Lake St St Catharines, ONL2N 7R9
COVID-19: All exercise programs at Heidehof facilities are temporarily unavailable during the pandemic.
Group exercise class for older adults and people with mobility issues. Aims to improve strength and balance to prevent injury and falls. Classes run by a physiotherapist or other regulated health care provider.
Mon, Thu 9 am-10 am
Lincoln (Town of) - Lincoln Seniors
4361 Central Ave Lincoln, ONL0R 1B0
Community social and recreational drop-in centre for older adults
Activities include:
- Badminton
- Bid Euchre
- Billiards
- Crafts
- Pickleball
- Ping Pong
- Bridge
- Exercise
- Line Dancing
- Carpet Bowling
- Euchre
- Senior's Lounge
- Lending Library
Office: 905-563-2799 ext 441
Call for information
Niagara (Region of). Community Services Department - Seniors Services - Seniors Community Programs: Fort Erie Adult Day Program
660 Garrison Rd, Unit 10 Fort Erie, ONL2A 6E2
Helping older adults 60+ stay physically active, cognitively stimulated and socially connected. The Adult Day Program offers a safe atmosphere where seniors can socialize and engage in meaningful programming. Program content encourages clients to reminisce, take notice, learn something new and participate in meaningful activity. Exercise class is designed to get clients active and promote physical health and wellness. Caregivers can benefit from valuable respite and peace of mind.
https://www.niagararegion.ca/living/seniors/community-programs.aspx
Office: 905-984-2621
Toll Free: 1-877-212-3922
Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Programming Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon or 1 pm-4 pm
Niagara (Region of). Community Services Department - Seniors Services - Seniors Community Programs: Healthy, Safe and Strong Exercise
Thorold, ONL2V 3Z3
A group exercise program that helps older adults live active, healthy and independent lives. This program provides free group exercise programs delivered by certified personal trainers. Exercises are intended to support and improve activities of daily living.
The service aims to:
- Improve and/or maintain strength
- Prevent age-related muscle loss
- Build balance to decrease risk of falls
- Enhance confidence getting around
- Support overall health by providing access to Health and Wellness Education and other resources that will help maintain long-term independence
https://www.niagararegion.ca/living/seniors/community-programs.aspx
Office: 905-984-2621
Toll Free: 1-877-212-3922
Fax: 905-984-6409
Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Programming Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
Niagara (Region of). Community Services Department - Seniors Services - Seniors Community Programs: Niagara Falls Adult Day Program
6623 Kalar Rd Niagara Falls, ONL2H 2T3
| Helping older adults 60+ stay physically active, cognitively stimulated and socially connected. The Adult Day Program offers a safe atmosphere where seniors can socialize and engage in meaningful programming. Program content encourages clients to reminisce, take notice, learn something new and participate in meaningful activity. Exercise class is designed to get clients active and promote physical health and wellness. Caregivers can benefit from valuable respite and peace of mind. |
https://www.niagararegion.ca/living/seniors/community-programs.aspx
Office: 905-984-2621
Toll Free: 1-877-212-3922
Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Programming Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon or 1 pm-4 pm
Niagara (Region of). Community Services Department - Seniors Services - Seniors Community Programs: Niagara-on-the-Lake Adult Day Program
Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre, 14 Anderson Lane Niagara-On-The-Lake, ONL0S 1J0
Helping older adults 60+ stay physically active, cognitively stimulated and socially connected. The Adult Day Program offers a safe atmosphere where seniors can socialize and engage in meaningful programming. Program content encourages clients to reminisce, take notice, learn something new and participate in meaningful activity. Exercise class is designed to get clients active and promote physical health and wellness. Caregivers can benefit from valuable respite and peace of mind.
https://www.niagararegion.ca/living/seniors/community-programs.aspx
Office: 905-984-2621
Toll Free: 1-877-212-3922
Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Programming Tue-Fri 9 am-12 noon or 1 pm-4 pm
Niagara (Region of). Community Services Department - Seniors Services - Seniors Community Programs: Port Colborne Adult Day Program
2 Fielden Ave Port Colborne, ONL3K 6G4
Helping older adults 60+ stay physically active, cognitively stimulated and socially connected. The Adult Day Program offers a safe atmosphere where seniors can socialize and engage in meaningful programming. Program content encourages clients to reminisce, take notice, learn something new and participate in meaningful activity. Exercise class is designed to get clients active and promote physical health and wellness. Caregivers can benefit from valuable respite and peace of mind.
https://www.niagararegion.ca/living/seniors/community-programs.aspx
Office: 905-984-2621
Toll Free: 1-877-212-3922
Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Programming Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon or 1 pm-4 pm
Niagara (Region of). Community Services Department - Seniors Services - Seniors Community Programs: St Catharines Adult Day Program
403 Ontario St St Catharines, ONL2N 1L5
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https://www.niagararegion.ca/living/seniors/community-programs.aspx
Office: 905-984-2621
Toll Free: 1-877-212-3922
Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Programming Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon or 1 pm-4 pm
Niagara (Region of). Community Services Department - Seniors Services - Seniors Community Programs: Welland Adult Day Program
920 Pelham St Welland, ONL3C 1Y5
Helping older adults 60+ stay physically active, cognitively stimulated and socially connected. The Adult Day Program offers a safe atmosphere where seniors can socialize and engage in meaningful programming. Program content encourages clients to reminisce, take notice, learn something new and participate in meaningful activity. Exercise class is designed to get clients active and promote physical health and wellness. Caregivers can benefit from valuable respite and peace of mind.
https://www.niagararegion.ca/living/seniors/community-programs.aspx
Office: 905-984-2621
Toll Free: 1-877-212-3922
Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Programming Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon or 1 pm-4 pm
Niagara (Region of). Community Services Department - Seniors Services - Seniors Community Programs: West Niagara Adult Day Program
Grimsby Seniors Center, 18 Livingston Ave Grimsby, ONL3M 1K7
| Helping older adults 60+ stay physically active, cognitively stimulated and socially connected. The Adult Day Program offers a safe atmosphere where seniors can socialize and engage in meaningful programming. Program content encourages clients to reminisce, take notice, learn something new and participate in meaningful activity. Exercise class is designed to get clients active and promote physical health and wellness. Caregivers can benefit from valuable respite and peace of mind. |
https://www.niagararegion.ca/living/seniors/community-programs.aspx
Office: 905-984-2621
Toll Free: 1-877-212-3922
Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Programming Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon or 1 pm-4 pm
Niagara Falls (City of) - MacBain Community Centre
MacBain Community Centre, 7150 Montrose RdUnit 1 Niagara Falls, ONL2H 3N3
A community centre featuring the following:
- Gymnasium
- Pool offering aquatics programs and swimming lessons
- Walking track
- Squash/raquetball courts
- Outdoor playground, splash pad and skate park
- Facility Rentals
- Special Events
- Zumba
- Pickleball
- Fitness Classes
- Yoga
- Arts and Culture programs
https://niagarafalls.ca/living/community-facilities/macbain-centre/default.aspx
Office: 905-356-6493
Mon-Fri 7 am-9 pm, Sat 7 am-5 pm
Pelham (Town of) - Meridian Community Centre
100 Meridian Way Pelham, ONL0S 1E6
A community centre offering recreational, social, health and community activities for local residents. The centre is also a Seniors Active Living Centre and home to Active Living Lounge for those 55+.
The facility features
- arenas
- gymnasiums
- walking track
- community rooms
- concessions
https://www.pelham.ca/en/recreation-and-leisure/meridian-community-centre.aspx
Office: 905-732-7872
Office: 905-732-7891
Mon-Sun 7 am-11 pm * Program hours vary
St Catharines (City of). Community, Recreation and Culture Services - Dunlop Drive Older Adult Centre
80 Dunlop Dr St Catharines, ONL2R 1A7
Community social and recreational drop-in centre for older adults.
Activities include:
- Euchre, Duplicate Bridge, 500 Cards, Cribbage, Bid Euchre
- Scrabble
- Quilting
- Badminton
- Pickleball
- Shuffleboard
- Bingo
- Darts
- Painting
- Chair Yoga
- Essentrics
- Zumba Gold
- Walk Aerobics
- Table Tennis
https://www.stcatharines.ca/en/playin/DunlopDriveCentreforolderadults.asp
Office: 905-685-6668
Hours vary
St Catharines (City of). Community, Recreation and Culture Services - West St Catharines Older Adult Centre
117 Chetwood St St Catharines, ONL2S 2B1
Community recreational drop-in centre for older adults * activities include:
- Fit for Function (Fitness Class)
- Chair Yoga
- Bingo
- Rug Hooking
- Painting
- Zumba Gold
- Euchre
- Resistance Fitness
- Line Dancing
- Yarn Lovers
- Maximize Mobility
- Balance and Core
Office: 905-684-0993
Hours vary
Thorold Centre 50+ - Community Produce Pop-Up Market
8 Carleton St S Thorold, ONL2V 5C2
Pop-up market
thoroldseniorscentre@gmail.comSecond and fourth Sat of the month 8:30 am-1:30 pm
Thorold Centre 50+
8 Carleton St S Thorold, ONL2V 5C2
Community recreational drop-in centre for seniors
Activities include:
- billiards
- morning exercise classes 3 days per week
- computer training
- stretch and balance training
- Tai Chi
- Rumba
- painting classes
- cooking classes
Also host many events including lunches and bingo.
https://www.thoroldseniors.ca/
thoroldseniorscentre@gmail.comOffice: 905-227-2161
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
VON Canada - Parkinson's Exercise Program
Niagara, ON
An exercise program designed for anyone with the diagnosis of Parkinson's or any other neurological disorder. This program includes three types of therapeutic exercise: muscle strengthening, balance training, and flexibility exercises. Exercises are graduated, starting with the simplest and advancing as appropriate. Participants are taught how to monitor their heart rates, and are encouraged to reach a moderate intensity during exercise classes. As a direct result, endurance capabilities of participants improve, resulting in improved health, energy and strength. Programs are taught by non-regulated health professionals such as a physiotherapy/ occupational therapy assistant or instructors certified in seniors fitness.
Various class locations in Fort Erie, Niagara Falls, Pelham, Port Colborne, Beamsville and St Catharines
Office: 365-323-2806
Toll Free: 1-800-323-9312
Fax: 905-527-1919
Hours vary, call for information
VON Canada - S.M.A.R.T Exercise Program
Niagara, ON
Group-based program to reduce the incidence of falls and falls related injuries. This program includes 1-3 sessions per week, running 45-60 min each. Included in each session is an active exercise component to increase strength and improve balance. Modifications to exercises are presented by the instructor for an inclusive and safe workout for all participants. Various locations in Fonthill, Fort Erie, Grimsby, Niagara Falls, Pelham, Port Colborne, Smithville, St Catharines, Vineland and Welland.
Office: 365-323-2806
Toll Free: 1-800-323-9312
Fax: 905-527-1919
Hours vary, call for information
