For older adults in our community, we offer health services, volunteer programs, and a wide range of recreation programs at four 50+ Recreation Centres.
Health Related Services
Cambridge has a Service Accountability Agreement (required by the Local Health System Integration Act) with the West Region - Ontario Health (LHIN) to ensure residents have access to high quality health services including Adult Day Services, Visiting-Social & Safety and French Language Services.
The City of Cambridge provides Adult Day Services for residents living in the community of Cambridge, the Township of North Dumfries and surrounding areas. There are a variety of day program options to meet individual interests and health care needs. These programs support individuals living with mental health or chronic illness; and physical, intellectual or cognitive impairment, such as early stroke, Parkinson's disease or early stage dementia; or general age related frailty.
The Adult Day Service program operates six days a week and offers a variety of social-recreational activities to promote independence and healthy living and improve wellbeing and quality of life. Professional and supportive staff manage and lead these programs.
Adult Day programs serve residents with different languages and cultural backgrounds. Francophone residents are welcome to attend all programs and days. Francophone staff are available in the day programs two days per week. Portuguese speaking residents attend all programs and days.
The programs also include:
Time to socialize and make new friends
Healthy snacks and noon hour meal
Arranged transportation (if required)
Medication reminders
Personal care assistance
Daily exercise programs
Arts and crafts
Music and entertainment
Games and trivia to stimulate the brain and for fun
Special events and annual holiday party
Special Activities Available:
Indoor walking track at the William E. Pautler Centre
Aquafit exercise classes in a warm water therapy pool with Living Well program
Access to a fully equipped and staffed fitness/conditioning centre with Living Well program
Day trips to restaurants, museums, theatre and local places of interest with Boost programs
Hours of Operation: Monday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Locations: A variety of locations in Cambridge
Fees (effective April 1, 2024):
Vary by program and include transportation when required
Range from $23.01 per day to $30.13 per day plus additional fee for transportation assistance ($7.50)
Financial Assistance is available for those living on a low fixed income at or below yearly established Federal Low Income Cut Off (LICO) levels
Cancellation fees: $7.45 if notification is received before 8:30a.m. the day of attending, $13.82 when notification is received after 8:30 a.m. the day of attending
For more information or support in English, please call (519) 623-1340 ext. 4424
For more information or support in French, please call (519) 623-1340 ext. 4737 or email frenchservices@cambrigde.ca
French Language Services & Support
Foot Care Clinics
Foot Care Treatments are now available. Appointments are available at the David Durward Centre every other Wednesday mornings and at the Allan Reuter Centre every other Wednesday afternoons. Please register online here or in person at any City of Cambridge facility.
Allan Reuter Centre
507 King Street East Cambridge, ON N3H 3N4
Phone: (519) 740-4681 ext. 4406
David Durward Centre
62 Dickson Street Cambridge, ON N1R 1T8
Phone: (519) 740-4681 ext. 4360
Volunteer programs
The 50+ Recreation Centres have a great variety of volunteer roles from reception and tuck shop to activity conveners and event committees.
Adult Day Services has volunteer offerings in Activity Program Aide, Dining Room and Cook Assistant. See the Current Volunteer Opportunities Listing for details and contact information.
Friendly Visiting
Friendly Visiting matches a volunteer with a socially isolated older adult, or an adult with a physical disability, for regularly scheduled social and recreational visits. By volunteering for Friendly Visiting, you can bring joy to an older adult in just a few hours a week. Learn more about getting involved.
Without Walls (WOW)
Without Walls (WOW) telephone program offers groups of 5 to 10 people the opportunity to get together over the phone for conversation, trivia games, bingo, and even musical sessions.
WOW - Stay Social
Keep engaged with telephone based conference call programming.
WOW uses a simple teleconferencing phone system. The WOW program is an initiative that brings social and educational sessions to seniors or isolated adults. This program offers groups of 15 to 20 people the opportunity to engage in friendly conversation, enjoy entertainment, play trivia and have fun!
Sessions are offered weekly in English on Monday, Thursday, and Friday at 1:00 p.m. and in French on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. and Friday at 1:00 p.m. for 30-45 minutes in duration. Examples of activities being planned for WOW Social include:
Musical entertainment
Fitness and exercise programs
Health & wellness – meditation, mindfulness, caregiver support
Brain games & trivia
Education and information
How to Participate
Different themes and programs will be offered each day. Those interested can check the program schedule to decide which days they want to participate. Participants must register in advance for their chosen days. For those participating in the program for the first time, or those requiring support to set up an account, please allow up to 48 hours for initial enrollment.
To register for English WOW sessions, please contact the Friendly Visiting Team at 519-623-1340 ext. 4820 or email at friendlyvisiting@cambridge.ca
To register for French WOW sessions, please contact the Francophone Services support worker at 519-623-1340 ext. 4737 or email frenchservices@cambridge.ca
WOW is free however some sessions have limited space.
WOW English Schedule
Date
Topic
September 2
Closed for Labour Day
September 5
Back to School Discussion
September 9
Grandparents Day
September 12
Music with Jeff Poolton
September 13
CSC: Arthritis
September 16
Music: Fill in the Blank
September 19
Trailblazing Talk with Stacy
September 20
Sleep Tips with Bridget
September 23
Music with Manvir
September 26
Virtual Date with Nature: Sounds
September 27
Bingo!
September 30
The Unexpected Life of Mayor McCallion
WOW French Schedule
Date
Topic
September 4
National Nutrition Week
September 6
International Day of Charity
September 11
Group Conversation
September 13
Bingo!
September 18
Questions to Discuss?
September 20
Memory Games
September 25
National Daughter's Day
September 27
Bingo!
WOW Respectful Conduct Policy:
To promote a welcoming and safe setting for all, we ask that participants observe our WOW Respectful Conduct Policy:
to participate in a kind and respectful manner
to create an inclusive environment that honours people of all cultures, traditions, faiths, genders, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experiences
to respect all group members and their opinions, even if they differ from your own
to allow the facilitator, volunteer or guest speaker to lead the conversation or activity
to allow everyone a chance to speak and participate by not dominating conversations
to maintain confidentiality – information that is shared on the call by others should be kept private and confidential
