Senior Programs

This workout is designed to enhance cardiovascular and muscular function in active aging adults. In this one-hour class, bands, balls, or weights can be used for resistance, as well as movement, weights, balance, and overall body conditioning. Chairs will be used in various ways to increase and decrease the challenge. Bring water, and work at your own pace. Instructor: Sherry

Accessible, gentle and great for everybody. Relax, reduce stress, and improve your flexibility and strength. Enjoy the benefits of yoga while having a chair for support. No experience required. Wear comfortable clothes and bring water. Instructor: Elisabeth

Functional Fitness is a class that supports your everyday life. The class includes functional exercises that mimic everyday activities to stimulate the major muscle groups. Focus will be on mobility, stability, strength, movement, posture, cardio and stamina. Functional Fitness promises to be fun while improving your fitness. Instructor: Heather

Improve your flexibility, strength, and balance with easy-to-follow exercises that improve your overall health and well-being. Participants are always encouraged to work at their own pace, and beginners are always welcome. Dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat if you have one! (Fitness mats available if needed). Instructor: Elisabeth

This one-hour class focuses on body balance and strengthening. The first step is to work on your range of motion, followed by strengthening it. Functional everyday movements will be challenged. The floor work has been moved to the walls using weights, a ball and a chair. Instructor: Sherry

Register on September 12

Building strength to support much needed muscle mass for bone density, strength and balance. Targeting upper and/or lower muscle groups while developing better posture and techniques. Functional movements to help maintain range of motion, mobility and muscle balance. Stretching to relax tight and overused muscles. Instructor: Sherry. Registration is required and closes the morning of the class at 8:00 am. 

Reintroduce your body to movement and fitness in a effective way. This class incorporates gentle, flowing movements with some choreographed Zumba songs, then ease into stretches to gradually increase your flexibility and strength.  on September 12. registration is required! Instructor Heather

• Wednesday, September 13 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
• Brant Sports Complex, 944 Powerline Road, Paris

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In partnership with the County of Brant, the Brantford Seniors Resource Centre will be hosting a weekly drop-in program at the Paris Optimist Club. Participants can look forward to coffee and snacks, games, arts, and the opportunity to visit.

if you have questions, contact the Seniors Resource Centre directly at 519.309.3022 or send an email.

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The Scot-Oak Seniors Group offers drop-in programs at the Scotland Community Centre. 

If you have any questions, please contact Janette Ritchie, 519.757.2462

Come out and enjoy the game of pickleball indoors! If you're an avid player or just wanting to start, this is for you. 3 courts available. Sign up for each day - registration closes at 8:00 am on the day of the program.

• Pickleball takes place on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays
• Location: Sojourn Church 
• Times: 9:30 am to 11:30 am
• Fee: $5.00 a class

Register on September 12

Walking Soccer is a low impact, modified version of regular soccer, with NO running and NO contact. It's a fun way to participate in team camaraderie and is suitable for all levels of fitness and abilities. Indoor flat soled shoes are required. Shin pads are suggested. You must register to attend. Registration is required and closes the morning of the class at 8:00 am. 

Register on September 12

The OSGA 55+ is an organization to promote all Ontarians 55+ to participate in District and Provincial games designed to promote mutual respect, among participants, volunteers and all those responsible for the Games, for each other, the rules and the spirit of fair play. Visit the Ontario Senior Game Association webpage for more information.

District 25 represents the 55+ residents of Brantford, Brant County, Haldimand and Norfolk Counties.

The District 25 Committee consists of volunteers, municipal staff responsible for senior services and anyone else that would like to help out. The Committee is always looking for more members so if you are interested in sports and/or being part of this organization please feel free to contact Katherine Bristol, District Coordinator at osgadistrict25@gmail.com