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Join us for our Social Cards on Friday, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Ted Wake Centre. Or play Solo on Tuesday, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Allan Reuter Centre.

Join us for carpet bowling on:

• Tuesday, from 2:15 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the David Durward Centre
• Thursday, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the David Durward Centre

With a Conditioning Room membership (for an additional fee), you can exercise in one of our many Conditioning Rooms in the community.

Join our Garden Group at the Ted Wake Centre.  Activities include garden tours, speakers, and often lunch out afterwards.  Two Mondays per month.  Call Ted Wake Centre at (519) 740-4681 ext. 4464 for specific dates and meeting locations.

Our line dancing classes are a great way to stay fit and have fun. We offer classes for a variety of experience levels. Additional fees apply.

Sign up for our Oil Painting and Acrylics class, which runs on Tuesday, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Allan Reuter Centre.

Join our watercolours group on Wednesday, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Allan Reuter Centre.

Join us for a game of Pickleball!  Please note: Pickleball is being reviewed to meet the needs of all players.

Do you enjoy going for a walk? Join our walking and hiking groups!

With a Woodworking Membership ($75, September to August), you can use any of our woodworking shops. We have two fully-equipped woodworking shops in Cambridge. The shops are open every day during the week and include woodworking machines and small tools. Members work on their own projects and assistance is usually available from more experienced woodworkers.

Our woodworking shops are for personal use only.  See Activity Guide for Woodworking courses.

The Ancient Mariners Canoe Club is a group of older adults who share an interest in outdoor activities, such as:

• Canoeing
• Hiking
• Cross-country skiing
• Preserving the environment

Most activities are held mid-week, usually on a Tuesday. The group meets at our Boathouse inside the Riverbluffs Park to register for the day's outing. 

Canoeing takes place on major rivers and lakes of Southwestern Ontario.  Canoeing ability is not mandatory to join the club.

A comprehensive training program is in place and long-term members mentor new members.

The Canoe Club was formed in 1988 with approximately 20 members and today we have 125 members!

Please call (519) 740-4681 ext. 4459 for more information.

The Choir practices at the David Durward Centre every Friday morning from 9:15 a.m. to 11:30 am. 

The Choir performs at concerts and at a number of seniors' homes and special events throughout the year.  For our 25th anniversary we participated in Cambridge Celebrates Canada Day 150th parade.

You must be a current member of our 50+ Recreation Centres to participate, additional fee applies.

The choir is currently over 75 voices strong and we are always looking for new members.

If you're interested in joining the choir, feel free to come and watch our rehearsals.

The Chesley Lake Getaway is five wonderful, fun-filled days in September (the third week of the month).

Activities include: 

• Tennis
• Golf
• Volleyball
• Baseball
• Horseshoes
• Shuffleboard
• Hiking
• Swimming
• Bocce Ball
• Washer Toss
• Card Games

You'll also get a chance to explore the Cord-O-Roy Trail and natural areas, such as the Flower Sanctuary at The Point.

Boat rentals are also available for:

• Row boats
• Canoes
• Kayaks
• Paddleboats
• Stand-up paddleboards

There's also fishing, Wii sports games, line dancing and a talent show! Or you can just relax at the cabin with friends.  Chesley Lake offers wonderful hospitality and delicious meals, all included in your fee.

This 5-day package costs $265 and you must be a current member at the 50+ Recreation Centres to participate.

Beginning May 1, you can register for this getaway at any of the 50+ Recreation Centres in Cambridge.

For more information, please call (519) 740-4681 ext. 4400.

The Cambridge Seniors' Woodworkers club works on community projects, such as building the water wheel located in Churchill Park and building a Habitat for Humanity home.

To become a member of the Cambridge Seniors' Woodworkers club, you must have a membership for our 50+ Recreation Centres and Woodworkers Membership. For more information, contact on of our woodworking shops:

• The Allan Reuter Centre, 519-740-4681 ext. 4409
• The David Durward Centre, 519-740-4681 ext. 4579

The Cambridge Travel Club plans a number of  trips throughout the year, including:

• Riverboat cruises
• Trips to the theatre
• Overnight wine tours
• Mystery tours
• Shopping trips

Please email us or call (519) 740-4681 ext. 4407 for information about upcoming trips and prices.

To join the Travel Club, you must have a membership to our 50+ Recreation Centres or be a guest of a member.

Please make your reservations as early as possible, as we must purchase tickets well in advance.