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Recreation & Culture

Markham Seniors

The Seniors centres in Markham are organizations dedicated to working cooperatively with older adults in the community to create opportunities to explore their potential and maintain an active and independent lifestyle.

The centres provide support and services through its facilities as well as throughout our community in many locations. Their mission is to provide programs and services that promote independent living, empowerment, community involvement, public education, advocacy, socialization, physical activity, friendships and partnerships.

Support services including foot care, health promotions, walking programs, income tax assistance, hearing loss programs, health and education fairs are available. Please contact the club nearest to you for more information and to become a member.

Older Adult Clubs

Milliken on the Move (MOTM)

Website: www.motm-oac.comExternal Link
Club Email: info@motm-oac.com

            

Milliken Mills Community Centre
7600 Kennedy Rd., Markham, ON
Program Period: Mid-September to June
Eligibility: 55+ Years

Staff Contact: Pamela Koo 905-477-6410 ext. 3324
Staff Email: pkoo@markham.ca

 

MOTM strives to build a friendly community and provide fun, quality programs for older adults. It is a cheerful social network that aims to encourage harmony, teamwork, active living, and good health. Some of our activities include: Line dancing, Tai Chi, Table Tennis, Badminton, Yuanji Dance, Karaoke, Health and Wellness, Bridge, Chinese Calligraphy, Ballroom Dancing, Music and many more!
 

Eligibility
Membership is open to residents of the Town of Markham and is also open to non-residents. Non-residents are limited to 25% of the total membership.

Activity Yearly Fee
Flat rate $30 from September 2010 - June 2011

Membership Fees
$25 per year.
Instructor Lead Program Acitivty Fees:
Some activities use a paid instructor; in which case the cost of the instructor is sub-divided amongst the number of participants. Depending onthe course and enrolment pre-registration may be required.

 

Older Adults in Action (OAIA)

Website: http://sites.google.com/site/olderadultsinactionExternal Link
Club Email: olderadultsinaction@google.com

            

Markham Seniors Activity Centre
22 Water Street, Markham, ON

Activities Include: Snooker room, Zumba, Watercolour, Exercise classes, and Yoga & Latin line dance
Program Period:Year-Round
Eligibility: 55+ Years

Staff Contact: Carol Manning 905-294-0764
Staff Email: cmanning@markham.ca

O.A.I.A. is a club for adults who are fifty-five or older and operates in the five thousand square foot activity centre. The mandate of the club is: “To provide facilities and support which will enrich the lives of older adults in Markham”.
 

Eligibility
Membership is open to residents of the City of Markham and is also open to non-residents. Non-residents are limited to 25% of the total membership.

Activity Yearly Fee
Ongoing activities are subject to an activity fee of 50¢ for each attendance

Membership Fees
$25 per year.
Instructor Lead Program Acitivty Fees:
Some activities use a paid instructor; in which case the cost of the instructor is sub-divided amongst the number of participants.

 

Thornhill Seniors Club (TSC)

Website: www.tsclub.caExternal Link
Club Email: info@tsclub.ca

            

Thornhill Seniors Centre
7755 Bayview Ave., Thornhill, ON
Program Period:Year-Round
Eligibility: 55+ Years

Staff Contact: Susan Watts, 905-944-3800 x 6522
Staff Email: swatts@markham.ca

TSC is a club for older adults who are 55+ years. The centre offers a variety of activities and programs that make it unique from the others.

A non-for profit community organization representing the seniors of Thornhill Ontario. Thornhill is one of four major communities that comprise the City of Markham.

The Club operates in the Thornhill Seniors Centre, a 5,0000 square foot space in the Thornhill Community Centre. The Centre comprises a reception area and lounge, kitchen, accessible washrooms, and three activity rooms, two configurable into one larger room and a snooker & games room. A further 2,000 square feet is used in an adjacent , connected community hall for day-time operations. A gymnasium and therapeutic pool are available for certain programs as well. Community Centre facilities available to the Club include library, computer lab in library space, skating rink fitness centre (membership required, and meeting rooms. The City provides staff support, facility operation and maintenance.
 

Eligibility
Membership is open to residents of the City of Markham and is also open to non-residents. Non-residents are limited to 25% of the total membership.

Activity Yearly Fee
Ongoing activities are subject to an activity fee of 50¢ for each attendance

Membership Fees
$25 per year.
Instructor Lead Program Acitivty Fees:
Some activities use a paid instructor; in which case the cost of the instructor is sub-divided amongst the number of participants. Depending on the course and enrolment, pre-registration may be required.

 

Drop in Activities

Angus Glen Older Adults

            

Angus Glen Community Centre
3990 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Program Period:September to June
Eligibility: 55+ Years

Staff Contact: Susan Stiles, 905-944-3777 x 7120
Staff Email: sstiles@markham.ca

The Angus Glen Community Centre includes dedicated areas for seniors' activities. The seniors centre has a large and open main area and an inner lounge as well as a prep kitchen. Activities include line dancing, table tennis, duplicate bridge, badminton Yuanji dance, yoga, socials, art classes, ballroom dance practice, Mah Jong, Karaoke, and wellness exercise classes. Angus Glen programs are drop-in and pre-registered. There is no membership fee required.

 

Crosby Community Centre
210 Main Street, Unionville
Program Period: September to June
Eligibility: 55+ Years

Staff Contact: Dan Lock, 905-944-3777 x 7127
Staff Email: dlock@markham.ca

At Crosby Community centre, we offer Ballroom Dancing on Wednesday evenings and Karaoke on Saturday evenings. Tuesday afternoons 1-2:30pm, we offer Ballroom practice.

Drop in fees: $0.50 per drop in

 

Centennial Badminton Drop-in

 

            

Centennial Community Centre
8600 McCowan Rd.
Program Period: September to June
Sundays, 7 pm - 9:30 pm
Wednesdays 1 pm - 3 pm
$1 / session / person
Eligibility: 55+ Years

Staff Contact: Carol Manning 905-294-0764
Staff Email: cmanning@markham.ca

Centennial Community Centre offers drop-in recreational badminton on Wednesday afternoons and Sunday nights. The program is open to all Markham older adults 55 years old or older. Please bring your own racquet and shuttles. *NEW* Pickleball on Mondays 9:00-11:00am