Clarington 55+ Active Adults offers a variety of programming, including:
- Arts
- Quilting
- Ballroom Dance
- Ukulele
55+ Active Adults
Clarington’s 55+ Active Adults offer programs, workshops and special events to help older adults stay connected and keep active.
We are excited to have dedicated staff to provide a variety of programs and services for all adults aged 55+. There is no membership fee. Just pay for the activities that interest you.
Visit www.clarington.net/BeActive to find an activity that interests you. Below is a sample of some of the classes and workshops we offer.
Clarington Cultural Connections
We’re excited to launch a new initiative celebrating the cultural heritage of older adults in Clarington through art, music, dance, cooking, and storytelling. These inspiring experiences honour traditions from diverse backgrounds and help create a welcoming community for all.
Your input will help shape meaningful and inclusive activities that bring people together and strengthen connections.
This initiative is made possible through funding from the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.
Our fun and informative workshops are a perfect way to learn something new. Past workshops include:
- Crafts and Projects
- Health and Safety
- Cooking and Nutrition Workshops
- Quilting Workshops
- Computer Safety Workshops
- and more.
- If you are interested in attending a 55+ group fitness class, please speak with an Older Adult Staff or Customer Service Representative about becoming a 55+ group fitness member.
- 55+ Active Adult group fitness class descriptions.
Tournaments and Special Events
Throughout the year, we host special events and tournaments. Some of our most popular past events include:
- Bingo
- Fashion Shows
- June is Seniors' Month BBQ Celebration
- Corn Roast
- Pickleball Tournament
- Euchre Tournament
- Christmas Luncheon
- Bi-weekly Luncheons
Get involved
Volunteers make up the very fabric of our community. We are looking for volunteers who want to be a part of our 55+ Active Adult programming. We are always looking for volunteers to help with special events, kitchen prep and drop-in programs.
Clarington 55+ Active Adults Community Committee
The Clarington 55+ Active Adults Community Committee supports 55+ Active Adult staff and provides an opportunity for leadership and input from older adults within the community. In addition, the committee will engage, encourage, strengthen, and provide recreation opportunities while seeking to improve the quality of life for Clarington residents ages 55+, including social and leisure opportunities, drop-in programs and special events. The committee will include Clarington residents and Community Services staff to provide advice, assist with events, and foster awareness of recreation opportunities in our community.
We are not currently looking for volunteers to serve on the Committee. If you are interested in a future opportunity, please apply by completing the 55+ Active Adults Community Committee Application form.
The Clarington 55+ Active Adults Community Committee will provide advice, comments and suggestions on recreation opportunities, promotion of activities and engaging older adults in Clarington.
Encourage older adults to participate in Municipality of Clarington 55+ Active Adult activities and contribute to the community's betterment.
- To provide friendly surroundings for communication amongst older adults.
- To promote involvement, commitment, goodwill and participation among older adult groups and individuals.
- Support and assist with Seniors' Month activities and others activities throughout the year.
- Identify issues related to barriers faced by older adults in accessing Clarington’s services and programs and recommend possible solutions.
- Represent the community to ensure the needs and interests of the group are heard by staff.
The committee will be made up of staff representatives and up to 10 community members, of which a maximum of eight will be a diverse group of residents in Clarington who are over the age of 55.
The Clarington 55+ Active Adults Community Committee is comprised of:
- An Older Adult Coordinator (staff) or Older Adult Programmer (staff)
- Up to eight community representatives
Other Municipality of Clarington staff and delegates may be invited to provide input at times.
From time to time, guest speakers and presenters may attend meetings. Any guest speakers or presenters must have permission to participate by Community Services staff at least two weeks before the meeting.
The Older Adult Coordinator or Older Adult Programmer will be responsible for chairing all Clarington 55+ Active Adults Community Committee meetings. In addition, staff will provide all administrative support, such as scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, recording minutes, preparing background information and any necessary reports.
The length of term for committee members is two years. Committee members can be appointed to serve a maximum of two consecutive terms.
The Older Adult Coordinator or Older Adult Programmer will serve on the committee continuously.
The committee will meet bi-monthly from September to July and will be committed to attending a minimum of three meetings per term. Meetings will be chaired by Community Services staff. A quorum will consist of at least four of the members of the committee, including staff.
The Committee members will serve without remuneration and will not receive, directly or indirectly, any profits or benefits from their position as members of the Clarington Active Adults Community Committee.
Committee members will ensure that all confidential information will be used in the manner for which it was intended.
Only authorized staff may speak on behalf of the committee.
For more information on volunteer opportunities, please contact Kersti Pascoe at 905-623-3379 ext. 2525.
