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Mount Pleasant Neighborhood House - Seniors and Older Adults Programs

Caregiver Support, Food, Seniors Services, and Social / Recreational

Provided by Mount Pleasant Neighborhood House

Programs for seniors and older adults (55+), including lunches, recreational dance classes, and local outings.

Mount Pleasant Neighborhood House offers a variety of programs and events for seniors and older adults such as:

Art Box Program: Every two weeks participants are invited to join an hour-long Zoom call (Wednesday 12-1pm) where they can explore the basics of painting, sketching, origami, and much more.
Caregivers Connect: Offers a point of connection for those who are caregiving for an older adult in our community. Services include one-to-one supports, information and referrals, workshops, wellness activities and more.
Caregivers Support Group: Zoom sessions on the last Thursday of the month from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Come share stories with others caring for family and friends, receive resource information, and enjoy 3 minutes of meditation at the end.
Seniors Coffee Group: Zoom sessions every Friday 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Welcoming all caregivers or the seniors cared for to join the Friday Coffee Club!
Chair Yoga: Hybrid class (in-person and Zoom) on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. This gentle chair yoga class is facilitated by a peer volunteer. Participate online from the comfort of your own home or in-person at our neighbourhood house. Registration is required.
Chinese Choir: The Chinese Choir brings together older adults (55+) who like to sing and listen to Chinese traditional music. Most participants are newcomers who have been in Canada for less than five years and speak Mandarin. The group runs every Monday morning with support from two experienced volunteers. The cost of this program is $20 per six-month season (Apr. to Aug. / Sept. to Mar.).
Choose to Move: Choose to Move is a free, flexible program that provides you with motivation and support to become more active. The12-week program includes one-to-one coaching and group sessions, where you will explore ways to live a healthier and more active life.
English Conversation Class for Seniors: In-person class every Thursday from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Practise English conversation skills used in daily life in a safe, supportive space.
Line Dancing: In-person every Monday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Come and learn simple choreographed dances in this fun, lively volunteer-led program. Each week, you will practise several dances made up of a repetitive sequence of steps. No previous dance experience necessary. The cost is $20 for a 10-class punch card.
Lunch for Seniors: Every Tuesday and Friday from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Come and share a meal with your neighbours at our Seniors Lunch on Tuesdays and our all-ages Community Lunch on Fridays. Lunch is served at noon and typically followed by bingo. A single meal costs $5, or buy a 5-meal punch card for $20 (excluding special events).
Mount Pleasant Men's Shed: In-person men’s group, open to all those who self-identify as men
Tech Cafe: In-person every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Drop-in. Have questions about your computer, tablet, smartphone, or the internet? Come to our drop-in Tech Café, where volunteers and staff will help answer your questions and provide tips to keep you safe online. This is an all-ages drop-in program. No registration required. Remember to bring your device!
Walking Group: Outdoor walking group meets every Thursday in Olympic Village from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Come get physically active while connecting with other older adults and seniors in this peer-led walking group. The group meets rain or shine.