The City of Cambridge has four 50+ Recreation Centres which offer a variety of great activities for active older adults! Whether you are looking to get fit or stay fit, learn a new instrument or art form, expand your knowledge or enjoy a friendly game of cards, we have something for everyone.
An annual membership to our 50+ Recreation Centres costs $30.89 (plus HST) and includes access to all four 50+ community centres, free drop-in programs, a discount on registered program fees, access to clubs and more!
View our Spring and Summer 2019 Cambridge 50+ Recreation Centre Newsletter to learn more about our programs and clubs.
Featured Programs
Join us on Tuesday, June 18 to celebrate Seniors Month with Cambridge Council on Aging. Click here for more information.
It’s time to celebrate our Seniors! The theme this year is Aging Strong: Respect and Protect Seniors
Here at the City of Cambridge we have dedicated our Special Events in the month of June to celebrate Seniors! We encourage you to visit any of our four Recreation Centres that provide a variety of programs geared to Age Strong: physically, mentally, emotionally and socially!
Check out our June Events!
Bocce & BBQ
Play bocce outdoors at the Ted Wake Centre and discuss your strategies and best shots during a BBQ lunch.
Rain date Wed June 12.
Ted Wake Centre Fee: $6.00
Wednesday, June 5 10:00 AM-1:00 PM - 13600
Ice Cream & Jam and Name that Tune
Enjoy an ice cream dessert and sing along with the music jam guitar players and musicians. We will also play Name
that Tune!
Ted Wake Centre Fee: $4.00
Tuesday, June 11 2:00 PM-4:30 PM - 13602
Rhubarb Social
Join us for a fun filled afternoon of light food, entertainment and more. Watch your bulletin boards for more information.
Allan Reuter Centre Fee: $9.00
Wednesday, June 19 1:00 PM-3:00 PM - 12871
Toyota Tram Tour
Take a tram tour of our local Toyota plant. The tour is approximately one hour in length, beginning with a short
video presentation. Please contact Allan Reuter Centre if you have a wheelchair or a walker prior to registration.
Parking is limited please try to car pool. Meet at Gate #2 security at least 15 minutes before tour begins. 50+ Members only.
Allan Reuter Centre
Thursday, June 20 2:00 PM-3:30 PM - 12883
Entertainment with Mutt & Jeff!
Let’s kick off the first day of SUMMER! Join us for entertainment with Mutt & Jeff! Dessert, tea & coffee provided by the DDC Program Committee.
Cambridge Centre for the Arts Fee: $10.00
Friday, June 21 1:30 PM-2:30 PM - 13093
Scavenger Hunt & Lunch
Will your team find all of the items on the list? A fun morning of sleuthing followed by cold cuts and salad for
lunch.
Ted Wake Centre Fee: $6.00
Saturday, June 22 10:30 AM-1:30 PM - 13604
For more information about programs and services that are available to help seniors lead healthy, active, and engaged lives over 65, please visit ontario.ca/Seniors.
Learn how to register for a program.
| Drop In sports and recreation programs |
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We offer sports and recreation drop-in programs to meet the needs and interests of Cambridge residents 50 years of age and older. Drop in programs are free for members. Some programs require additional fees. Non-Members are subject to an additional $1.90 + HST day fee.
| Badminton |
| Come out and play a game of badminton on Monday, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., Thursday, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Ted Wake Centre. |
| Bell Ringers |
| Meets every Wednesday from 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the David Durward Centre. |
| Billiards |
Billiards schedule:
| Day of the Week | Time | Location |
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| Monday to Friday |
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Allan Reuter Centre |
| Monday to Thursday |
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
David Durward Centre |
| Friday |
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
David Durward Centre |
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| Bingo |
| Join us for a game of Bingo on Friday, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Allan Reuter Centre or Thursday, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Ted Wake Centre. |
| Bocce (Outdoor) |
| Outdoors at the Ted Wake Centre, Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon (weather permitting). Finished for the year. Will resume in May 2019. |
| Bookclub |
| Do you enjoy reading? Our bookclubs meet every first Tuesday of the month at the David Durward Centre, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and every third Thursday of the month at the Ted Wake Centre, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Cards |
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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.
| Bridge |
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Join us for a hand of Bridge!
Bridge schedule:
| Type of Bridge Club | Day of the Week | Time | Location |
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| Mens' Club |
Every first and third Wednesday of the month |
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. |
David Durward Centre |
| Mens' Club |
Every fourth Tuesday of the month |
6 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
David Durward Centre |
| Social Club |
Tuesday and Thursday |
1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
Allan Reuter Centre |
| Social Club |
Tuesday |
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
David Durward Centre |
| Social Club |
Friday |
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
Ted Wake Centre |
| Saturday Night Social |
Third Saturday of the month |
Starts at 6:30 p.m. |
Allan Reuter Centre |
There's also the Lunch and Bridge event. Call Ed after 3 p.m. at (519) 653-5424 for more information.
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| Euchre |
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Join us for a game of Euchre!
Euchre schedule:
| Day of the Week | Time | Location |
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| Monday |
1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
Allan Reuter Centre |
| Monday |
1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
David Durward Centre |
| Wednesday (Wagered games) |
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 pm. |
David Durward Centre |
| Friday (for 4 and 6-handed games) |
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
Allan Reuter Centre |
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| Carpet bowling |
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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
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| Chess |
| Come out for a game of Chess, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Allan Reuter Centre. |
| Computer |
| Computers available for use for internet access. No instructor. Tuesday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Ted Wake Centre. |
| Conditioning |
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With a Conditioning Room membership (for an additional fee), you can exercise in one of our many Conditioning Rooms in the community.
Conditioning Rooms schedule:
| Day of the Week | Time | Location |
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| Monday to Thursday |
8 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
David Durward Centre |
| Monday to Thursday |
8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
W.E. Pautler Centre |
| Friday |
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
David Durward Centre |
| Friday |
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
W.E. Pautler Centre |
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| Crafts |
Craft program schedule:
| Type of Craft Program | Day of the Week | Time | Location |
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| Beehive Crafters |
Tuesday |
9 a.m. to noon |
Ted Wake Centre |
| Stained glass |
Wednesday |
9 a.m. to noon |
David Durward Centre |
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Crafters
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Wednesday
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9 a.m. to noon
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David Durward Centre
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| Knitting |
Thursday |
6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
Ted Wake Centre |
| Knitpickers |
Friday |
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
Allan Reuter Centre |
| Bunka embroidery |
Friday |
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. |
Allan Reuter Centre |
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| Cribbage |
| Join us for a game of cribbage Tuesday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the David Durward Centre. |
| Crokinole |
| Join us on Wednesday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. to play crokinole at the David Durward Centre dining room. |
| Darts |
| Join us for a game of darts Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the David Durward Centre. You can also join us Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Allan Reuter Centre. |
| Gardening |
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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.
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| Line dancing |
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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.
Line dancing class schedule:
| Type of Class | Day of the Week | Time | Location |
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| Non-instructed |
Monday |
10 a.m. to noon |
David Durward Centre |
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Advanced
Resumes January 15, 2019
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Tuesday |
1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
Ted Wake Centre |
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Beginner
Resumes January 15, 2019
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Tuesday |
2:35 p.m. to 3:35 p.m. |
Ted Wake Centre |
| Intermediate |
Wednesday |
5:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. |
Allan Reuter Centre |
| Beginner |
Friday |
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. |
Allan Reuter Centre |
| Advanced |
Friday |
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. |
Allan Reuter Centre |
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| Lunch Program |
| Join us Monday to Friday, from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at the David Durward Centre for our Lunch Program. |
| Music |
| Join us for our Jam Session and Sing Along the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Ted Wake Centre. Bring an instrument or sing along! |
| Painting |
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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.
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| Pickleball |
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Join us for a game of Pickleball! Please note: Pickleball is being reviewed to meet the needs of all players.
Pickleball schedule:
| Experience Level | Day of the Week | Time | Location |
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| Beginners only |
Monday |
9 a.m. to 10 a.m. |
W.E. Pautler Centre |
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Experienced players only
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Monday |
10 a.m. to noon |
W.E. Pautler Centre
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Beginners only
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Monday |
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
John Dolson Centre
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Experienced players only
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Tuesday |
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
W.E. Pautler Centre |
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Open to everyone
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Tuesday |
9 a.m. to noon |
John Dolson Centre |
| Experienced players only |
Wednesday |
9 a.m. to noon |
W.E. Pautler Centre |
| Open to everyone |
Wednesday |
2:40 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
Ted Wake Centre |
| Beginners only |
Thursday |
9 a.m. to noon |
John Dolson Centre |
| Open to everyone |
Thursday |
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
John Dolson Centre |
| Experienced players only |
Friday |
9 a.m. to noon |
W.E. Pautler Centre |
| Open to everyone |
Friday |
1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. |
Ted Wake Centre |
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| Quilting |
Quilting schedule:
| Day of the Week | Time | Location |
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| Tuesday |
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
David Durward Centre |
| Wednesday |
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
Allan Reuter Centre |
| Thursday |
6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
(starting up again in September) |
Ted Wake Centre |
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| Scrabble |
| Join us for a game of Scrabble on Tuesday, from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the David Durward Centre. |
| Shuffleboard |
Shuffleboard schedule:
| Day of the Week | Time | Location |
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| Wednesday |
10 a.m. to noon |
Allan Reuter Centre |
| Wednesday |
1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
Ted Wake Centre |
| Friday |
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
David Durward Centre |
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| Snooker |
| You can come play Snooker Monday to Friday, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., at the Allan Reuter Centre. |
| Stamp Collecting |
| Are you a stamp collector? Join us for stamp collecting every third Thursday of the month, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Allan Reuter Centre. Join us on the last Thursday of the month, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the David Durward Centre. |
| Table tennis |
Table tennis schedule:
| Day of the Week | Time | Location |
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| Monday and Friday |
1:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
Ted Wake Centre |
| Monday |
9:30 a.m. to noon |
Allan Reuter Centre |
| Friday |
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
Allan Reuter Centre |
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| T'ai Chi |
| Join our Advanced T'ai Chi class on Thursday, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the David Durward Centre. Additional fees apply to this drop in. |
| Walking |
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Do you enjoy going for a walk? Join our walking and hiking groups!
Walking and hiking schedule:
| Type of Group | Day of the Week | Time | Meeting Location |
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| Walking |
Monday and Friday |
1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. |
Ted Wake Centre gym |
| Walking |
Tuesday |
9 a.m. to 10 a.m. |
David Durward Centre |
| Walking and Hiking |
Tuesday |
8:45 a.m. meeting time |
Allan Reuter Centre |
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| Wii Sports |
| Come play some Wii Sports on Thursday, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Allan Reuter Centre. |
| Writing |
| Join our Weekly Writing Workshop (WWW) on Monday, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Allan Reuter Centre. |
| Woodworking |
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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.
Woodworking shop schedule:
| Day of the Week | Time | Location |
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| Monday to Friday |
9 a.m. to noon, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
Allan Reuter Centre |
| Monday to Friday |
9 a.m. to noon, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
David Durward Centre |
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| Clubs |
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Join one of our many great clubs for older adults.
| The Ancient Mariners Canoe Club |
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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.
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| Cambridge Seniors' Choir |
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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.
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| Chesley Lake Getaway |
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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.
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| Cambridge Senior's Woodworkers |
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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
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| Cambridge Travel Club |
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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.
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