Creekside Seniors Activity Centre (CSAC) offers many programs to keep seniors busy – socially, mentally and physically.
The centre is located next to the hospital on Cedar Avenue, and there's something going on every weekday.
Carpet bowling is featured Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:45 to 3 p.m. CSAC president Renata Cargnelutti says it's their most popular activity, and there is always with a good turnout.
"It's a fun day and we make up different teams each week with whoever is there."
Billiards is Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 to 11 a.m., with three tables and there’s always room for more players.
Exercise classes are Monday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., and Tai Chi is offered Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon, and on Thursdays, a beginner class runs from from 10 to 11 a.m., and a continuing class goes from 1 to 3 p.m.
Bridge games, for experienced players, are held Fridays from 12:45 to 4 p.m. Cargnelutti says part of the group recently finished a 12-session program to learn beginner bridge.
Cribbage is offered Tuesdays, 12:45-3 p.m.
There are also several get-togethers throughout the year to celebrate special days, including Halloween and St. Patrick’s Day.
CSAC members pay $2 per day, per activity, and non-members are charged $3.
Membership is open to anyone over the age of 50 and annual fees are $15. Couples with only one partner over the age of 50 are also eligible to join.
The current membership stands at 110 people.