Group of older adults smiling and laughing
The Township of West Lincoln offers a wide variety of recreational programs geared for older adults, aged 55 and over, including fitness classes, drop-in programs, creative activities and social gatherings.

All older adult programs meet at the West Lincoln Community Centre, located at 177 West Street, in Smithville.

Older adult fitness

Are you interested in gentle yoga or other classes that focus on mindful and accessible movement? There are programs available for all interests and levels. To find more information about the fitness programs we offer, please visit our Fitness Programs page.

Older adult drop-in programs

Drop in to the West Lincoln Community Centre to take part in pickleball, table tennis, crokinole, cards, ukulele jam sessions and other great unstructured sport and social programs. For more information, please visit our drop-in programs page.

The Best Years 55+

The Township is proud to present new free programming geared at encouraging older adults aged 55 and over in West Lincoln to relish in what are often known as "the best years."

This new programming is made possible thanks to $20,970 in funding awarded through the Seniors Community Grant, which is provided by Ontario’s Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility, and aims to address social isolation and help older adults stay healthy, safe, and active in their communities.

Fall programs

Tai Chi Classes - FULL

  • Tuesdays AND Thursdays at 10 a.m., September 17 & 19 to November 19 & 21 (10 weeks)

Bring balance and flexibility to your life by practicing the health improving movements of Tai Chi/Qigong. This is a gentle fitness class suitable for all ages and is adaptable to all fitness levels. Reduce tension, improve your circulation, and increase strength and flexibility.

Ukulele Lessons

  • Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., September 19 to November 21 (10 weeks)
  • Registration is open!

Beamsville/Grimsby Music Studio is coming to West Lincoln to offer Ukulele Lessons. No need to bring anything all Ukuleles are supplied. Come and learn something new. Uke ‘n do it!

Grand River Lunch Cruise

  • Tuesday, October 1, bus leaves from the West Lincoln Community Centre at 10 a.m. and returns at 5 p.m.
  • Registration opens September 9 at 10 a.m.

Relax and enjoy the beautiful outdoors on this 2-1/2 hour dining cruise. A delicious homestyle full-course meal is served to your reserved private window table as the captain gives intermittent commentary throughout the cruise. Sit out on the promenade deck in between courses while sipping a coffee or cocktail and take in the beauty of the Grand.

Trip to St. Jacobs Market

  • Thursday, November 7, bus leaves from the West Lincoln Community Centre at 10 a.m. and returns at 5 p.m.
  • Registration opens October 23 at 10 a.m.

Join us for a bus trip to the St. Jacobs Market, the largest year-round indoor/outdoor farmers’ market in Canada.

Semi-Formal Dance

  • Saturday, November 23, from 7 to 11 p.m.
  • Pick up your free tickets in advance at the West Lincoln Community Centre or Township Administration

The semi-formal dance will be held in the upstairs community rooms of the West Lincoln Community Centre, at 177 West Street, in Smithville. 905DJCO will play tunes from the golden oldies to keep everybody’s toes tapping. Refreshments will include free appetizers, coffee, tea and soft drinks. Each attendee will also receive two drink tickets to use at the bar, where wine, beer and cocktails will be poured and crafted by Smart Serve certified staff.

The event is free to attend, however, attendees are asked to acquire their tickets in advance to help staff gauge attendance and adequately prepare refreshments. Ticket holders will be entered into a raffle for a fabulous door prize.

Winter programs

  • Tai Chi classes
  • Watering Can workshops
  • Painting classes
  • YMCA swim trips
  • Walking club

Registration

To register for fall programs, call 905-957-3346 ext. 4682 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the appropriate registration day. Full details for winter programs, including registration dates, will be released in December.

Healthy, safe, strong exercise program

The Township of West Lincoln has partnered with the Niagara Region to offer this free community-based group exercise program that helps seniors improve balance and strength and reduce the chance of falls held at the West Lincoln Community Centre.  

To register please call the Niagara Region 905-980-6000 ext. 3847. For more information visit their website. 

Seniors Community Programs Adult Day Program

Niagara Region offers an Adult Day Program in West Niagara at 18 Livingston Ave. Grimsby that focuses on helping older adults stay physically active, cognitively stimulated and socially connected.

The Adult Day Program offers a safe atmosphere where older adults, ages 60 years or older, can socialize and engage in meaningful programming. Program content encourages clients to reminisce, take notice, learn something new and participate in fun and meaningful activity.

An exercise class is designed to get clients active and promote physical health and wellness. Caregivers can benefit from valuable respite and peace of mind.

Hours

Planned programming is offered in three-hour, half-day sessions Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. - noon or 1 - 4 p.m.

Cost

Each half-day session is $16.20. There is a minimum commitment of one half-day session per week. Program participants are billed monthly. Free trial days are available.

Contact

Details are subject to change, please visit their website for the most up-to-date information about Niagara Region’s Adult Day Program, including eligibility and suitability. Contact Intake at 905-984-2621 or toll free 1-877-212-3922.