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PROGRAM GUIDE
YOUR GUIDE
TO A HEALTHY
LIFESTYLE!
INSIDE:
REGISTERED AND
SENIORS CLUB
DROP-IN PROGRAMS
PROGRAMS
FOR 55+ CENTRES pages 79-88
WINTER 2018 • hamilton.ca/seniors
WINTER 2018
An Age-Friendly Hamilton
The Plan The Vision
Hamilton’s Plan for an Age-Friendly City “All residents of Hamilton are respected
describes a vision and identifi es principles for and included in community life regardless
developing policies and delivering services for of age, ethnicity, race, gender, ability and
older adults. The Plan is organized around seven background; policy and planning engages
areas of focus or strategic goals, and commits to residents, reflects diversity, fosters social
a series of objectives and actions that will help connectivity and the opportunity for active
to achieve these goals. Each of the seven areas living and to age in place. Social connectivity
includes an overview of issues identifi ed through links people to each other, place and services
research and consultation, and an environmental thus advancing health and well-being, while
scan that lists assets, gaps and challenges. increasing the city’s social capital.”
The actions are preliminary. Conversations
with internal and external stakeholders need www.hamilton.ca/agefriendly
to continue. Implementation plans are being
developed to make sure that the actions are
robust and success can be measured. Additional
objectives and actions may surface as the work
of becoming more age-friendly proceeds.
For more information about resources for older adults and seniors please visit: www.hamilton.ca/seniors
AB L E T O F O N TC E N T S M E E T O U R A F F S T
oH w to eR gister ............................................................................ 7 Eleanor Morton
M embershi p Inof rmation.............................................................9 Manager, Senior Services
eR gistered Program eD scritp ions ............................................ 21
Cathy Isowa
nA caster Senior cA hieev ment eC ntre ..................................... 62
Recreation Supervisor, Senior Services
General & Registration Information ...............................................27
Event Calendar .......................................................................................28 Cathy Kohler
Program Schedules ..............................................................................29 Recreation Supervisor, Senior Services
Drop-In Program Schedule ................................................................34
lF amborough Seniors eC ntre ................................................... 73 Laura Rolph
General & Registration Information ..............................................38 Recreation Supervisor, Senior Services
Program Schedules ..............................................................................39
Vince Mercuri
Drop-In Program Schedule ................................................................41
Recreation Coordinator, Sackville
Sackiv lle Hill Seniors eR creation eC ntre .................................. 34
General & Registration Information ...............................................44 Shari Farrell
Event Calendar .......................................................................................45 Recreation Coordinator, ASAC
Program Schedules ..............................................................................46
Drop-In Program Schedule ................................................................54 Rob de Groot
Dundas iL ons Memorial oC mmunit y eC ntre ........................... 57 Recreation Coordinator - Clubs
Program Schedule ................................................................................58
Steve Davidson
Y CW A - aH milton cA tiev iL iv ng eC ntre MacaN b tS reet .......... 59
Recreation Coordinator - Clubs
General Information ............................................................................60
Registration Information & Event Calendar ................................61 Ashley Johnston
Registered Program Descriptions ...................................................62 District Support Clerk, Sackville
Program Schedules ..............................................................................65
Drop-In Program Schedule ................................................................69 Marnie Warman
YCW A - aH milton cA tiev iL iv ng eC ntre iS r iW nston hC urchill 07 Manager, Health and Wellness,
General Information ............................................................................71 YWCA Hamilton
Registration Information ....................................................................72
Liz Pascual
Event Calendar .......................................................................................73
Supervisor, YWCA Hamilton Active
Registered Program Descriptions ..................................................74
Living Centre - MacNab Street
Program Schedules ..............................................................................76
Drop-In Program Schedule ................................................................78 Duncan Young
Seniors lC usb Programming lC ( u b ,06 Dundas , Main eH ss , Supervisor, YWCA Hamilton Active
oR sedale , ,HSAS iV ctoria Park , aW rden Park , iW nona) ........... 97 Living Centre - Sir Winston Churchill
Recreation Facilities Map ..............................................................................90
Location Listings ..............................................................................................92
CECS A S I B I L I T Y
The City of Hamilton’s Recreation Division
is committed to ensuring the
inclusion of individuals with
disabilities. If you require
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accommodations, assistance
for participation, program modifcation,
or require part of this publication in
an accessible format, please contact
THE SENIOR SUPPORT OFFICER:
FRAUD: Will meet with seniors to discuss issues pertaining to criminal matters.
SCAMS: Work with community agencies to address Seniors’ quality of life issues.
ABUSE: Provide presentations and information on abuse, frauds, scams and
personal safety.
Investigate neglect, abuse and crimes against seniors.
For emergencies call 911. Non-emergencies call 905-546-4925.
For information, support, and confidential advice call:
Central Seniors’ Support Officer…905-540-5351
155 King William St., Box 1060, LCD 1, Hamilton, ON L8N 4C1
East End Seniors’ Support Officer…905-546-2945
2825 King St. E., Hamilton, ON L8G 1J6
Mountain, Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough and Glanbrook
Seniors’ Support Officer…905-546-8917
400 Rymal Rd. E., Hamilton, ON L9B 1C2
Crimes Against Seniors Unit…905-540-5300
Visit the Hamilton Police website at: hamiltonpolice.on.ca
FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION
Offers a Fire Safety & Prevention Seniors Program
• Do you own your home? Community Partners
• Need help installing smoke alarms, Working with community services
carbon monoxide alarms, or replacing and other agencies to ensure a
batteries in your alarms. safe living environment for seniors
• The Hamilton Fire Department can help!!
Education
Call our Alarmed & Ready Program at Seniors Fire Safety Presentations
905-546-3382 Seniors Public Events
For information on the various Seniors Programs contact us at 905-546-2424 ext.
1380, weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
• FOR ALL EMERENCIES CALL 911 • NON-EMERENCIES CALL 905-546-3333 •
Visit the Hamilton Fire Department website at: www.hamilton.ca/fire
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M E S G S EA F R O M T H E O R Y M A
Firstly, thank you! Our Recreation Division Staff have the great task of generating programming that will
appeal and engage our community as a whole. Your continued support – registering and participating in
classes, workshops and events demonstrates the important role these services are to our City.
I am pleased to introduce the Recreation Division’s 2017/18 55+ Winter Guide. This edition includes
targeted registered and drop in programs, geared towards the older adult population. Classes take place
at all City of Hamilton seniors’ centres, seniors clubs across the city and at two YWCA locations. A great
tool to complement the Hamilton Recreation Guide!
As our City continues to grow in many positive ways, my hope is that we, as individuals, continue to
grow and be active as well. I believe that a healthy and active community is a fundamental element to a
prosperous city. Encouraging our population to remain active is vital and there is no better time than
now to be active!
I encourage you take advantage of the services that are available to us, and continue to grow together,
living a healthy and active lifestyle and making Hamilton the best place in Canada to raise a child and age
successfully.
Yours Sincerely,
Fred Eisenberger
Mayor
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71 Main Street, 2 Floor, Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y5 T: 905-546-4200 E:
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H OW O T R E G I S T E R
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dro p o � ew esk , eb of re the deadline. aE rl y dro p o � aL te eR gistration of rms , droep d o � atf er the
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, A SA I S V I VeD ib t , eD ib t , aM stercard , aC sh , hC euq e .
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eR creation Gitf aC rd. hC euq es returned non- oY ur rp ogram registration conr� mation iw ll eb mailed
suc� ient uf nds ) F S N (or an y other reason iw ll eb to oy u shortl y of lloiw ng the random dra w rp ocess.
assessed an dA ministration rp ocessing ef e. Please chec k iw th sta � i f oy u haev not receiev d oy ur
nO il ne eR ig ts rta ino : rec.hamilton.ca conr� mation one ew e k rp ior to the rp ogram start
( C A S A & lF amob rough eS nior eC ntres nO l) y date.
eS t oy ursel f u p online at rec.hamilton.ca or dro p
hT e iC t y is not resop nsilb e of r lost or misdirected mail
y b an y iC t y o f aH milton recreation centre or senior
and reimub rsements iw ll not eb giev n of r missed
centre. eB sure to set u poy ur account u( sername and
ap ssow rd ) eb of re registration da.y classes.
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online registration ssy tem uses a 4 2 hr cloc.k
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00:00 12:00 a.m. 12:00 12:00 p.m. higher cost.
01:00 1:00 a.m. 13:00 1:00 p.m.
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04:00 4:00 a.m. 16:00 4:00 p.m.
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05:00 5:00 a.m. 17:00 5:00 p.m. lA l reuq ests of r Program eR uf nds iw ll eb of raw rded
06:00 6:00 a.m. 18:00 6:00 p.m. to the eC ntres ’ oB ard. lA l reuq ests of r eM meb rshi p
07:00 7:00 a.m. 19:00 7:00 p.m. eR uf nds iw ll eb of raw rded to the eC ntre uS ep riv sor.
08:00 8:00 a.m. 20:00 8:00 p.m. fI arp p oev d , the iC t y o f aH milton iw ll issue a cheuq e ,
09:00 9:00 a.m. 21:00 9:00 p.m. sent to the ap trons’ home address. A uf ll rp ogram
10:00 10:00 a.m. 22:00 10:00 p.m. reuf nd is issued i f a course is cancelled. O N reuf nds
iw ll eb issued atf er the second class iw thout a doctors’
11:00 11:00 a.m. 23:00 11:00 p.m.
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memeb rshi ,op y u iw ll not lose time of r reneiw ng earlier. numeb r o f classes remaining. O Nrp ogram reuf nds iw ll
eb considered atf er the hal faw y op int o f the rp ogram.
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customer seriv ce , ew use a random dra w ssy tem to
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select registrations of r rp ograms.
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second choice. fI oy ur second choice is not aav ilalb e , rp ogram and ap trons iw ll not eb ep rmitted to register
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M E M B E R S H IP TIIO N N F O R M A
M E M B E R S H IP E L IGIB I L I T Y GEN E R A L M E M B E R S H IP I N F T O I R O M N A
Seniors’ Memberships are available to • We accept VISA, VISA Debit, Mastercard,
anyone who is: Debit, Cash, Cheques (payable to the City of
• 55 years and up (OR) Hamilton) and Hamilton Recreation Gift Cards.
• The spouse of a member • Senior swimming passes are sold separately
at your local aquatic facility.
CE N T R E M E M B E R S H IP F E E S • Centres do periodic membership checks.
• $33.85 (residents) Please have your membership card with you
• $48.60 (non‐residents – not residing within at all times so that membership can be verifed.
the City of Hamilton) • No refund of memberships will be issued
• Daily Rate: $2.50 (non-member fee) after the half way point.
• Cheques returned non‐sufcient funds NSF • Instructors and programs are subject to
or for any other reason will be assessed a change.
$32.95 Administration processing fee. • For information on Trips and Tours, please
contact your local Senior Centres’ or Boards’
ME M B E R S H IP T UF R E E A S
Trip Committee.
Your membership is valid at the following
Senior Facilities: nI clement eW ather Polic : y
• Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre In the event of the facility closures or program
• Flamborough Senior Centre cancellations, the Recreation Division will notify
• Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre the following radio stations: CHML 900 (AM), Y108
(FM), the Oldies 1150 (AM) and K-Lite 102.9 (FM).
• YWCA Hamilton Active Living Centre –
Information can also be obtained on the City of
MacNab Street Hamilton website, www.hamilton.ca. If you are
• YWCA Hamilton Active Living Centre – unsure of cancellations or closures, please call
Ottawa Street (temporary location: Sir the facility directly or call the main City line at
Winston Churchill Recreation Centre). 905-546-CITY (2489).
eC ntres’ oB o k eL nding iL rb ary
O U Y R M E M B E R S H IP GIV E S O U Y :
Members are welcome to borrow books (honor
• Access to drop in activities (some drop-in system). Enjoy reading the books and then return
fees apply) them back to the Library at your earliest convenience.
• Enrollment in programs (some additional We also accept gently used books. There is now an
fees may apply) Enhanced Vision machine for patrons requiring
reading magnifcation (at Sackville).
• Free programs and services
• Membership is valid for one year from Should you have further questions regarding the
date of purchase and includes HST. book lending library, please don’t hesitate to ask at
our front administration desk.
epS cial cO casion Greeting aC rds
Special Occasion Greeting Cards can be mailed
to any member (on behalf of their friends at the
Seniors’ Recreation Centre).
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in tih s iug ed .
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P R O G R A M E T I Q U E T T E
• A llo w sta � or conev nors time to setu p
the rp ogram ; lp ease aw it until oy ur
rp ogram start time to enter the room.
• A t times noise leev ls ob ther others ,
lp ease eb minduf l.
• R eturn all euq imp ent and uf rniture to
the rp oep r location.
• I nof rm sta � or conev nors i f items reuq ire
reap ir or relp acement.
• Please do not leaev an y av lualb es or
ep rsonal eb longings unattended.
• M emeb r , sta � and conev nor inof rmation
i( ncluding instructors ) is rp iav te
R E S P E C T A N D
inof rmation and iw ll not eb shared.
R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y
S C E N T
• M an y ep olp e haev strong reactions to
Respect for yourself
ep ruf mes and scents. Please eb kind to
Respect for others
oy ur ef llo w memeb rs yb eb ing aaw re o f
Responsibility for all your actions
this hw en getting read y of r oy ur actiiv t y
at the centre and ep rhasp of regoing
that srp it z o f ep ruf me eb of re oy u leaev It’s that simple!
home ! It iw ll eb arp eciated.
CE SC S A I B L E P R O G R A M M I N G E
hT e iC t y o f aH miltons’ eR creation iD iv sion JUS T A R E M I N D E R
encourages ep rsons o f all aib lities to eb come nO l y those iw th av lid handica p sticek rs should
inov lev d in leisure actiiv ties o f their choice , at a eb using the handica p ap rking sap ces at the
ap rticiap tion leev l suitalb e to their aib lit.y evE r y centres. Maek sure oy ur sign is clearl y iv silb e
eo� rt is made to rp oiv de integrated rp ograms rf om the outside o f oy ur ev hicle.
to meet indiiv dual needs , in an eniv ronment
that is saef and enoj ay lb e of r all.
eS niors iw th disaib lities are ew lcome to rb ing
assistiev deiv ces , seriv ce animals or their onw
suop rt ep rsons a( t no additional charge.)
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