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Monthly Spotlight
Join our selection of new programs:
Dinner, Documentary and Discussion, page 3
Fitness with Poles, page 7
Tech Support with Deaf Access, page 8
705-645-2100 ext. 4199 OR (Toll Free) 1-800-461-4215 ext. 4199
seniorsprograms@muskoka.on.ca
www.muskoka.on.ca/seniorsprograms
Funded in part by:
WISE Mobile Active Living Centre
WISE Mobile Active Living Centre
WISE stands for Wellness Initiatives for Seniors Engaged.
WISE Mobile Active Living Centre (WMALC) offers programs for Free
older adults 55+ in multiple locations across Muskoka. See our
list of locations below. New participants are required to complete Ages 55+
a program registration form, which is available at Welcome!
www.muskoka.on.ca/seniorsprograms or onsite at your first WISE
program.
Our programs are funded in part by the Provincial Government
and The District Municipality of Muskoka. Programs are free of
charge and a donation box is available at each program location if
participants wish to contribute.
We are an active and good standing member with the Older
Adults Centres' Association of Ontario (OACAO).
Municipality Program Locations—please note our in-person
programs are postponed, please check our website
for updates.
Bracebridge Centre for Active Living, 54 Dominion St.
100 Oakwood Heights
Town of Bracebridge
McVittie Place, 102 Pine St.
Vankoughnet Village Square, 1198 Vankoughnet Rd.
175 Lofty Pines Dr.
Muskoka Community Services Hub, 141 Main St.
Town of Gravenhurst Ryde Community Co-op, 1624 Barkway Rd.
Severn Bridge Community Hall, 1035 Southwood Dr.
Town of Huntsville Port Sydney Community Centre, 607 Muskoka Rd. 10
Township of Baxter-Ward Community Centre, 279 Honey Harbour Rd.
Georgian Bay MacTier Memorial Arena, 9 Haig St.
Township of Baysville Autumn Leaves Centre, 12 University Ave
Lake of Bays Dwight Community Centre, 1014 Dwight Beach Rd.
Milford Bay Community Centre, 1020 Beaumaris Rd.
Township of Port Carling Community Centre, 3 Bailey St.
Muskoka Lakes Torrance Community Centre, 1030 Torrance Rd.
Ullswater Community Centre, 1503 Old Parry Sound Rd.
2Dinner, Documentary,
and Discussion
We are excited to bring this new, evening program for May.
Join us for dinner, documentary, and discussion. The menu and recipes will be
inspired by each program, to be prepared ahead of time but optional. We will provide
the discussion questions in advance so you are able to take notes as we gain
knowledge and understanding through this educational series. We can’t wait to
explore and learn with you!
Program Date Theme Documentary Description
Tuesday, May 4 May the 4th Down to Earth: The Astronaut’s Perspective
at 5:30 p.m. be with you! (NASA)
(1 hour) Ever wonder what it’s like to see our planet from
space? NASA’s astronauts will take you on a
journey to the International Space Station,
exploring the life-changing experience of an orbital
perspective. View Earth as you’ve never seen it
before: through the eyes of an astronaut. May
5th. National Astronaut Day.
Tuesday, May 18 Wonderful Fresh Water: Our Planet (Netflix and WWF)
at 5:30 p.m. Waters
Experience our planet's natural beauty and
(1.5 hours) examine how climate change impacts all living
creatures in this ambitious documentary of
spectacular scope. In this episode: The need for
fresh water is as strong as ever. However, the
supply is becoming increasingly unpredictable for
all manner of species. Learn about the animals
that depend on the resources of fresh water and
how the changes are impacting their habitats and
behaviours.
For any of our programs, please call to register at 705-645-2100 ext. 4199.
3WISE Without Walls
Join us on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons from 1:20 pm - 3:00 pm for
this free telephone program. Call us to register for WISE Without Walls.
Program Date Program Topic
Mitford Mondays—At Home in Mitford Radio Theatre
Monday, May 3
Wheel of Fortune—Game Show Activity
Energy Affordability Program—Michael Tomassi, Greensaver
Wednesday, May 5
Let’s Discuss It—Budget Stretching Strategies
Summer Skin Care for Older Adults with HM Day Spa & Wellness Muskoka
Friday, May 7 Let's Discuss It- Pampering Ourselves at Home
Mitford Mondays—At Home in Mitford Radio Theatre
Monday, May 10
It’s a Mystery—Solve these mind-boggling cases
Travel to the Ancient Wonders of the World
Wednesday, May 12
Vinyl Café
Companion Planting—Pat Wright, Gravenhurst Horticultural Society
Friday, May 14
Family Feud—Game Show Activity
Mitford Mondays—At Home in Mitford Radio Theatre
Monday, May 17
Card Bingo—You will need a regular deck of playing cards to participate
Pelvic Floor Health—Carolyn Vandyken, Physio Works Muskoka
Wednesday, May 19
Brainercise: Tri-bonds and Word Games
Let's Discuss It - All Things Strawberry
Friday, May 21
Strawberry Social- Share some of your favourtie recipes with the group
Monday, May 24 No program due to Victoria Day holiday
Maintaining Bone and Muscle Density—Dr. Candace Wahl, Chiropractor
Wednesday, May 26 Seated Exercises with Katelynn—You will need a sturdy chair and pair of
soup cans
Therapeutic Goats with Angee Pell- Woodfield Sky River Farm
Friday, May 28
Name That Animal Sound!
For any of our programs, please call to register at 705-645-2100 ext. 4199.
4Virtual Village
Have fun with neighbours and friends (new and old) on Zoom, Tuesday mornings at
10 a.m. This program will include themes and a variety of discussions, games,
activities and more. The program theme is optional and a way to add a bit of fun to
each program. Once you register for this program, you can select the dates and
programs that work best for you. The Zoom log in will remain the same for this
program.
We know it can take a village to keep us all connected, hope to see you there!
Program Date Theme Program Topic
Tuesday, May 4 Share a Story Famous Mothers of History—In honour of
at 10 am About Your Mother's Day (May 9th) let's take a look back at
Mother some of history's famous mothers.
Tuesday, May 11 Wear Bright Join the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory for a
at 10 am Colours virtual, educational experience! Virtually stroll
alongside the Naturalist on a guided tour through
the lush tropical garden and learn more about the
plants and animals in the Conservatory. Get up
close to an amazing Stick Insect in a Live Insect
Encounter and ask questions, share stories in the
Live Q&A Session!
Tuesday, May 18 Wear Black Photography in Canada—What is photography?
at 10 am and White How are photos made and what do they do?
Discover the remarkable collection of the National
Gallery of Canada. 160 years of photographs tell
the fascinating story of the evolution of this diverse
and powerful art form.
Tuesday, May 25 Art Share - Learn how to create beautiful butterflies using
at 10 am show us what watercolour. If you require watercolour paper,
you have please register by May 4 to account for shipping
been working time. You can join us using pencil crayons,
on! acrylics or just join to see the wonderful art the
group creates.
For any of our programs, please call to register at 705-645-2100 ext. 4199.
5Virtual Combined
Fitness Class
Join Katelynn, CCAC Fitness Instructor, on Zoom for an interactive combined fitness
class geared towards older adults 55+. This program runs virtually on Monday and
Thursday mornings from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. excluding statutory holidays. This
non-impact class incorporates a safe cardio workout, balance training, strength and
endurance training, stretching, and lots of fun!
We want to encourage you to stay active and healthy. Please participate in our fitness
programs at your own risk and the intensity level that is right for you.
Visit our website www.muskoka.on.ca/seniorsprograms for our Combined Fitness
Handouts.
Dance Fit
Dance away the winter blues with this Latin-inspired Dance Fit class! Join Jenni
Allsopp for a fun aerobic workout that incorporates moves from Latin dances such as
salsa, mambo, merengue, and samba. Each class will culminate with flexibility
exercises and stretching.
This program will run virtually for eight weeks on Tuesday afternoons from 1:30 to
2:30 p.m. beginning Tuesday, March 23 and ending Tuesday, May 11. Spaces
are limited. Participants should call us to register for this fun, dance program.
For any of our programs, please call to register at 705-645-2100 ext. 4199.
6Urban Pole Loaner
Program
Urban poling (also known as Nordic walking) has toning, calorie-burning and posture
benefits. Like cross-country skiing but without the skis, Urban poling offers a core
workout, takes pressure off your hips and knees as you walk, helps balance your
blood sugar, and much more. Interested in getting outside in our spring weather and
trying this fun and beneficial exercise? Borrow a pair of Urban walking poles from
WISE Mobile Active Living Centre!
We have both Fitness and Activator poles available for loan free of charge to
interested participants. Pick up for the poles will take place at the Community
Services Hub, 169 Pine Street, Bracebridge on Tuesday, May 11. Please contact us if
you need alternate arrangements for pole pick ups. Poles available are limited and
will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. Please call our Information Line
to reserve your set of poles and arrange a pick up time.
Fitness with Poles
Join Katelynn, CCAC Fitness Instructor, on Zoom for interactive exercise classes
featuring Urban walking poles! Sometimes it is too cold, too hot, or too wet to use
your walking poles outdoors. Urban poles are an ideal exercise tool for indoor
stationary exercise. Use your own poles or borrow a set from us (please see the
above information on how to borrow Urban poles).
This program will run virtually for five weeks, beginning Friday, May 14 and ending
Friday, June 11. A seated class will be offered from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. and a
standing class will be offered from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. Please choose the intensity
level that is right for you. Call our Information Line to register.
We want to encourage you to stay active and healthy. Please participate in our fitness
programs at your own risk and the intensity level that is right for you.
For any of our programs, please call to register at 705-645-2100 ext. 4199.
7Fitness BINGO
Need a little motivation to incorporate a bit of physical activity into your day? Fitness
Bingo might be just what you have been looking for! Registered participants will
receive a BINGO card by email. Each week day, we will email you the ‘physical
activity of the day.’ Complete the activity and mark it off on your card. The first
participant to complete the pre-determined game will win a $15 gift card of their
choice. Please note, participants who do not have internet access may still register.
We will send you your card by mail and call you with the daily activities.
Interested in participating? We are currently in the middle of our second game. If you
would like to participate in the next round, please register by calling our Information
Line. We look forward to moving and playing with you!
Tech Support
for Seniors
This 4-week course introduces participants to various tools available to them to make
cell phones and computers user-friendly for those with hearing loss. Each week
participants will be introduced to various new features and be guided through the
process of accessing, setting-up and trying them out on their own devices. Features
include: visual strobe signals, alerts to environmental sounds, real-time automated
captioning during video-chats/virtual groups (Zoom, Google Meets), speech-to-text,
personal sound amplification, and more.
This virtual program will take place on Tuesday afternoons on Zoom, beginning
Tuesday, May 18 and ending Tuesday, June 8 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Spaces are
limited.
For any of our programs, please call to register at 705-645-2100 ext. 4199.
8Intergenerational-
Letter Learners
Are you an older adult 55+? Are you interested in making a difference in a child’s
life? Want to show younger generations the art of letter writing?
Become an Intergenerational Letter Learner Volunteer and start making a difference in
a child’s life. Each month you will prepare a package with a letter for a child in
Muskoka. The package will contain a letter written by you and some fun and
interactive activities for the child.
Once a child receives your package each month they will create something special to
send back to you. Our program will provide you with the tools and supplies to make
the match a success! Call us for information on this volunteer role and how to get
started.
Pen Pal Program
Our Pen Pal Program gives participants an opportunity to share stories and build a
relationships with one of our volunteers in the art of letter writing. If you enjoy letter
writing and receiving mail, this program may be for you!
We are currently accepting new participants and volunteers for this program, give us a
call to find out more information.
LifeWorks
LifeWorks provides supports and resources to assist people in dealing with everyday
issues and concerns about family, health, life, money and work. Their services include
seniors’ mental and physical health including free counselling services and pandemic
supports and resources. Our team has partnered with LifeWorks to offer these
services at no cost to our participants.
For more information on LifeWorks, contact Seniors Programs for further details.
For any of our programs, please call to register at 705-645-2100 ext. 4199.
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