Senior services
Find information on seniors programming, home support services, aging in Waterloo and senior centres.
On this page
- Senior centres
- Seniors programming
- Home support services
- WOW Waterloo telephone program
- Guides and directories
- Celebrating seniors video series
- June is Seniors month
Senior centres
The Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex and the Community Pavilion are located at 101 Father David Bauer Drive. Programming for different activity levels is available.
Getting there:
- to arrive by car, enter the east entrance from Father David Bauer Drive
- to arrive by bus, use Route 5 Erb or Route 12 Westmount buses
- the walking distance to the WMRC east entrance from the nearest bus stops are 350 metres from the stop on the north side of Erb Street and 370 metres from the stop on the south side of Erb Street
Seniors programming
Our staff are happy to offer a variety of programming for adults 55+ in Waterloo. All of our programs are offered out of the Senior Centre located at 101 Father David Bauer Drive. Find our programs listed below.
Funding assistance is provided through the Seniors Active Living Centres Program supported by the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility.
Active living programs
Many of our registered programs appeal to active seniors. Programs take place at Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex. Types of activities include:
- dance
- yoga
- tai chi
- other activities as scheduled
Check our program and classes page to learn how to register.
Leisure programs
Drop-in leisure activities are available at the Community Pavilion. The fee for most activities is $2.25. A ten visit pass is available for $20.24. Types of activities include:
- billiards
- cards
- knitting
- wood carving
- ukulele
- arts and crafts
Call customer service at 519-579-1020 or email leisureprogramming@waterloo.ca for schedule information.
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To join the weekly email list please email Sarah Kelly, Community Leisure Programmer - sarah.kelly@waterloo.caWaterloo Duplicate Bridge ClubNovember 25 2023Session 43 Section A10 Table 30 Board Mitchell Movement Director: Jake Liu Scorer: Derek Hung, Tanner Van Vilet Received 240 of 240 scores.
November 18 2023Session 42 Section A12 Table 24 Board Mitchell Movement Director: Bob Fletcher Scorer: Derek Hung Received 288 of 288 scores.
November 4 2023
13½ Table 28 Board Mitchell Movement
October 28 2023Session 40 Section A10½ Table 22 Board Mitchell Movement
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| Rank | Pair | Names [NORTH/SOUTH RANKS] | Bds | Total | Max | %Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | Ester Neufeldt & Cec Neufeldt | 20 | 270.40 | 400 | 67.60 |
| 2 | 2 | Terry Stirling & Lindsay Drummond | 20 | 234.50 | 400 | 58.63 |
| 3 | 7 | Bill Fay & Fumiyo Kawamura | 20 | 219.00 | 400 | 54.75 |
| 4 | 11 | Shirley Clairmont & Millie McQuillin | 20 | 214.50 | 400 | 53.63 |
| 5 | 10 | Bill Sheryer & Douglass Grant | 20 | 203.00 | 400 | 50.75 |
| 6 | 3 | Mary Lou Miller & Sandra Evans | 20 | 195.20 | 400 | 48.80 |
| 7 | 9 | Marcel Verrier & Pat Paleczny | 20 | 188.30 | 400 | 47.08 |
| 8 | 1 | Bob Fletcher & Dorothy Fletcher | 20 | 187.10 | 400 | 46.78 |
| 9 | 8 | Ronna Hoy & Janusz Poniotowski | 20 | 184.90 | 400 | 46.23 |
| 10 | 4 | Elinor Girouard & Bill Laight | 20 | 172.00 | 400 | 43.00 |
| 11 | 5 | Judy Charbonneau & Yvonne Taliotis | 20 | 170.00 | 400 | 42.50 |
| 12 | 6 | Kelly Strome & Bill Hall | 22 | 181.10 | 440 | 41.16 |
| Rank | Pair | Names [EAST/WEST RANKS] | Bds | Total | Max | %Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Mark Obermeyer & Shirley Chatten | 22 | 289.70 | 440 | 65.84 |
| 2 | 4 | Marion Wright & Ken Tozer | 22 | 263.60 | 440 | 59.91 |
| 3 | 8 | Glen Mockford & Richard Prendiville | 22 | 261.20 | 440 | 59.36 |
| 4 | 5 | Carl Thiel & Jim Furlong | 22 | 239.50 | 440 | 54.43 |
| 5 | 6 | Neil Coburn & Roy Dandyk | 22 | 236.90 | 440 | 53.84 |
| 6 | 2 | Judy Bailey & Marion Allan | 22 | 229.60 | 440 | 52.18 |
| 7 | 3 | Stella Shypula & Rose Babcock | 22 | 219.70 | 440 | 49.93 |
| 8 | 10 | Gloria Bishop & Reneé Metzger | 22 | 182.90 | 440 | 41.57 |
| 9 | 9 | Sydney Carruthers & Barb MacLennan | 22 | 173.00 | 440 | 39.32 |
| 10 | 11 | Louise Lane & Shirley Milner | 22 | 171.40 | 440 | 38.95 |
| 11 | 7 | Mariusz Kujawski & Leona Kujawski | 22 | 152.50 | 440 | 34.66 |
October 14 2023
Ranks
Session 38 Section A
11 Table 22 Board Mitchell Movement
Director: Glenn Mockford
Scorer: Derek Hung
Received 242 of 242 scores.
| Rank | Pair | Names [NORTH/SOUTH RANKS] | Bds | Total | Max | %Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Bill Sheryer & Lindsay Drummond | 22 | 294.10 | 440 | 66.84 |
| 2 | 4 | Elinor Girouard & Bill Laight | 22 | 249.50 | 440 | 56.70 |
| 3 | 9 | Sheri Barker & Loretta Molodecki | 22 | 243.70 | 440 | 55.39 |
| 4 | 10 | Jean Plust & Eileen Foxall | 22 | 233.40 | 440 | 53.05 |
| 5 | 6 | Kelly Strome & Bill Hall | 22 | 223.50 | 440 | 50.80 |
| 6 | 3 | Vivian McLellan & Ev Pye | 22 | 223.40 | 440 | 50.77 |
| 7 | 1 | Bob Fletcher & Dorothy Fletcher | 22 | 218.00 | 440 | 49.55 |
| 8 | 5 | Bill Fay & Marlene Fay | 22 | 213.90 | 440 | 48.61 |
| 9 | 8 | Marcel Verrier & Pat Paleczny | 22 | 204.50 | 440 | 46.48 |
| 10 | 7 | Judy Charbonneau & Yvonne Taliotis | 22 | 187.10 | 440 | 42.52 |
| 11 | 11 | Reneé Metzger & Gloria Bishop | 22 | 128.90 | 440 | 29.30 |
| Rank | Pair | Names [EAST/WEST RANKS] | Bds | Total | Max | %Score |
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| 1 | 7 | Neil Coburn & Roy Dandyk | 22 | 309.50 | 440 | 70.34 |
| 2 | 3 | Stella Shypula & Rose Babcock | 22 | 263.90 | 440 | 59.98 |
| 3 | 11 | Cec Neufeldt & Ester Neufeldt | 22 | 254.50 | 440 | 57.84 |
| 4 | 10 | Mariusz Kujawski & Leona Kujawski | 22 | 245.10 | 440 | 55.70 |
| 5 | 8 | Glen Mockford & Richard Prendiville | 22 | 231.60 | 440 | 52.64 |
| 6 | 4 | Ronny Mohr & Millie McQuillin | 22 | 208.50 | 440 | 47.39 |
| 7 | 5 | Connie Green & Jim Furlong | 22 | 198.60 | 440 | 45.14 |
| 8 | 6 | Keith Hillier & Len Budden | 22 | 198.30 | 440 | 45.07 |
| 9 | 9 | Janusz Poniotowski & Terry Stirling | 22 | 179.10 | 440 | 40.70 |
| 10 | 1 | Shirley Milner & Louise Lane | 22 | 173.00 | 440 | 39.32 |
| 11 | 2 | Sydney Carruthers & Barb MacLennan | 22 | 157.90 | 440 | 35.89 |
September 30 2023
Ranks
Session 37 Section A
10 Table 30 Board Mitchell Movement
Director: Bob Fletcher
Scorer: Haley Kavelman and Derek Hung
Received 240 of 240 scores.
| Rank | Pair | Names [NORTH/SOUTH RANKS] | Bds | Total | Max | %Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | Janusz Poniotowski & Fumiyo Kawamura | 24 | 222.00 | 336 | 66.07 |
| 2 | 2 | Bill Sheryer & Lindsay Drummond | 24 | 218.00 | 336 | 64.88 |
| 3 | 8 | Ronna Hoy & Douglass Grant | 24 | 180.00 | 336 | 53.57 |
| 4 | 9 | Marcel Verrier & Pat Paleczny | 24 | 167.00 | 336 | 49.70 |
| 5 | 5 | Judy Charbonneau & Yvonne Taliotis | 24 | 166.00 | 336 | 49.40 |
| 6 | 1 | Bob Fletcher & Dorothy Fletcher | 24 | 165.00 | 336 | 49.11 |
| 7 | 4 | Elinor Girouard & Bill Laight | 24 | 154.00 | 336 | 45.83 |
| 8 | 6 | Mary Lou Miller & Sandra Evans | 24 | 145.00 | 336 | 43.15 |
| 9 | 3 | Vivian McLellan & Ev Pye | 24 | 141.00 | 336 | 41.96 |
| 10 | 10 | Jake Liu & Yena Jin | 24 | 122.00 | 336 | 36.31 |
| Rank | Pair | Names [EAST/WEST RANKS] | Bds | Total | Max | %Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | Roy Dandyk & Neil Coburn | 24 | 234.00 | 336 | 69.64 |
| 2 | 8 | Glen Mockford & Richard Prendiville | 24 | 213.00 | 336 | 63.39 |
| 3 | 7 | Marion Wright & Ken Tozer | 24 | 198.00 | 336 | 58.93 |
| 4 | 2 | Mark Obermeyer & Shirley Chatten | 24 | 182.00 | 336 | 54.17 |
| 5 | 3 | Stella Shypula & Rose Babcock | 24 | 168.00 | 336 | 50.00 |
| 6 | 9 | Mariusz Kujawski & Leona Kujawski | 24 | 161.00 | 336 | 47.92 |
| 7= | 1 | Mary Joan Hartleib & Joan Hartviksen | 24 | 142.00 | 336 | 42.26 |
| 7= | 5 | Carl Thiel & Jim Furlong | 24 | 142.00 | 336 | 42.26 |
| 9 | 4 | Vivian Powers & Lenny Lowrey | 24 | 140.00 | 336 | 41.67 |
| 10 | 6 | Sydney Carruthers & Barb MacLennan | 24 | 100.00 | 336 | 29.76 |
September 23 2023
Ranks
Session 36 Section A
9 1/2 Table 30 Board Mitchell Movement
Director: Jake Liu
Scorer: Haley Kavelman
Received 216 of 216 scores.
| Rank | Pair | Names [NORTH/SOUTH RANKS] | Bds | Total | Max | %Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Jake Liu & Yena Jin | 24 | 200.43 | 336 | 59.65 |
| 2 | 4 | Elinor Girouard & Bill Laight | 24 | 186.00 | 336 | 55.36 |
| 3 | 6 | Kelly Strome & Bill Hall | 24 | 183.14 | 336 | 54.51 |
| 4 | 8 | Jean Plust & Judy Charbonneau | 24 | 176.29 | 336 | 52.47 |
| 5 | 2 | Terry Stirling & Lindsay Drummond | 24 | 174.43 | 336 | 51.91 |
| 6 | 5 | Bill Sheryer & Judy Widdecombe | 24 | 169.86 | 336 | 50.55 |
| 7 | 9 | Mary Lou Miller & Sandra Evans | 24 | 154.00 | 336 | 45.83 |
| 8 | 7 | Marcel Verrier & Pat Paleczny | 24 | 150.86 | 336 | 44.90 |
| 9 | 3 | Vivian McLellan & Ev Pye | 24 | 117.00 | 336 | 34.82 |
| Rank | Pair | Names [EAST/WEST RANKS] | Bds | Total | Max | %Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | Bob Fletcher & Dorothy Fletcher | 21 | 174.00 | 294 | 59.18 |
| 2 | 3 | Stella Shypula & Rose Babcock | 21 | 170.57 | 294 | 58.02 |
| 3 | 10 | Neil Coburn & Richard Prendiville | 21 | 169.71 | 294 | 57.72 |
| 4 | 5 | Carl Thiel & Jim Furlong | 24 | 177.29 | 336 | 52.76 |
| 5 | 4 | Marion Wright & Ken Tozer | 21 | 153.71 | 294 | 52.28 |
| 6 | 1 | Vivian Powers & Lenny Lowrey | 24 | 173.29 | 336 | 51.57 |
| 7 | 2 | Dave Embury & Jonay Souder | 21 | 136.43 | 294 | 46.40 |
| 8 | 7 | Jim Goll & Allan Graff | 21 | 136.00 | 294 | 46.26 |
| 9 | 9 | Sydney Carruthers & Barb MacLennan | 21 | 123.29 | 294 | 41.94 |
| 10 | 8 | Leona Kujawski & Mariusz Kujawski | 21 | 97.71 | 294 | 33.23 |
September 16 2023
Ranks
Session 35 Section A
11 1/2 Table 24 Board Mitchell Movement
Director: Bob Fletcher
Scorer: Haley Kavelman
Received 242 of 242 scores.
| Rank | Pair | Names [NORTH/SOUTH RANKS] | Bds | Total | Max | %Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Bill Sheryer & Lindsay Drummond | 22 | 272.90 | 440 | 62.02 |
| 2 | 8 | Ronna Hoy & Douglass Grant | 22 | 241.00 | 440 | 54.77 |
| 3 | 10 | Marcel Verrier & Pat Paleczny | 22 | 235.50 | 440 | 53.52 |
| 4 | 3 | Vivian McLellan & Ev Pye | 22 | 227.80 | 440 | 51.77 |
| 5 | 9 | Jake Liu & Yena Jin | 22 | 223.40 | 440 | 50.77 |
| 6 | 7 | Judy Charbonneau & Yvonne Taliotis | 22 | 217.90 | 440 | 49.52 |
| 7 | 5 | Terry Stirling & Fumiyo Kawamura | 22 | 215.70 | 440 | 49.02 |
| 8 | 1 | Bob Fletcher & Dorothy Fletcher | 22 | 206.90 | 440 | 47.02 |
| 9 | 11 | Jean Plust & Connie Green | 22 | 201.40 | 440 | 45.77 |
| 10 | 4 | Elinor Girouard & Bill Laight | 22 | 200.30 | 440 | 45.52 |
| 11 | 6 | Shirley Clairmont & Millie McQuillin | 22 | 177.20 | 440 | 40.27 |
| Rank | Pair | Names [EAST/WEST RANKS] | Bds | Total | Max | %Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | Jewel Manske & Terry Manske | 20 | 264.80 | 400 | 66.20 |
| 2 | 5 | Carl Thiel & Jim Furlong | 20 | 236.20 | 400 | 59.05 |
| 3 | 3 | Stella Shypula & Ronny Mohr | 20 | 229.60 | 400 | 57.40 |
| 4 | 2 | Judy Bailey & Marion Allan | 20 | 221.90 | 400 | 55.48 |
| 5 | 7 | Jim Goll & Allan Graff | 20 | 215.30 | 400 | 53.83 |
| 6 | 1 | Dianne Stickney & John Stickney | 20 | 198.80 | 400 | 49.70 |
| 7 | 12 | Mariusz Kujawski & Leona Kujawski | 20 | 190.10 | 400 | 47.53 |
| 8 | 4 | Sandra Evans & Mary Lou Miller | 20 | 180.10 | 400 | 45.03 |
| 9 | 6 | Sydney Carruthers & Barb MacLennan | 22 | 196.80 | 440 | 44.73 |
| 10 | 10 | Gloria Bishop & Reneé Metzger | 20 | 171.30 | 400 | 42.83 |
| 11 | 9 | Ron Gadbois & Paul White | 20 | 164.70 | 400 | 41.18 |
| 12 | 11 | Mary Warren & Chesley Warren | 20 | 150.40 | 400 | 37.60 |
Senior day program
We provide a variety of group activities for those 55+ and living with a chronic illness, physical disability or memory loss.
Programs run Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Community Pavilion. The cost is $17 per day. Subsidies are available if necessary.
Referrals can be made through Community Care at 519-310-2222. If you have any questions or would like to know more about our program please call 519-888-6356 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. There is a wait list for this service.
Participants, caregivers and families are key partners in care provided by the senior day program and are supported by a Patient Bill of Rights that sets the foundation for how they can expect to interact with and be treated by all staff.
Home support services
We provide a number of support services to assist vulnerable older adults to live safely and remain active. Depending on the service, it may take one day to several months to complete registration.
Register at 519-579-6930 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941.
Participants, caregivers and families are key partners in care provided by the home support services program and are supported by a Patient Bill of Rights that sets the foundation for how they can expect to interact with and be treated by all staff.
| Three course lunches |
| Enjoy a delicious three course meal Monday to Friday at noon at the Community Pavilion. We make accommodations for special dietary needs. Clients must book one business day in advance. $8/meal. All meals are served with vegetable and salad, and include one cup of tea or coffee. All meals can be made to accommodate individual dietary requirements. Sample menus
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| Grocery shopping |
| Getting your grocery shopping done can be a challenge. Our volunteers can assist you in the store or list shop on your behalf. $10/shopping trip. |
| Home maintenance |
| Maintenance workers can assist with seasonal work, including lawn care, snow removal and minor repairs. The cost is $22/hour. If workers uses their own equipment the rate is $27.00/hour. Snow removal recruitment begins in September with interviews held in October and orientation in November. Services are provided by a brokered worker that operates as an independent contractor paid directly by the client. Brokered workers are screened by Senior Services staff prior to being matched with clients. Services arrangements are made between the client and brokered worker. Learn more about becoming a maintenance worker. |
| Homemaking |
| Dependable homemakers help with household tasks, including cleaning, laundry and meal preparation. You will have a standing appointment with the same homemaker, scheduled weekly, bi-weekly or every four weeks. Cost is $22/hour. Services are provided by a brokered worker that operates as an independent contractor paid directly by the client. Brokered workers are screened by Senior Services staff prior to being matched with clients. Services arrangements are made between the client and brokered worker. There is a waiting list for service. Learn more about becoming a homemaker. |
| Telephone reassurance |
| When you live alone, loneliness and personal safety are issues. Our trained volunteers can call from Monday to Friday to check in and give you and your family peace of mind. This service is free. |
| Rides |
| Services are available for rides to medical appointments, activities and grocery shopping. Book your trained volunteer driver at least two business days in advance. The cost is $5 for a one-way ride in Waterloo. Rates outside of Waterloo vary depending on the location. We are unable to accommodate wheelchairs or rides to day programs. For accessible transportation, please contact Mobility Plus. |
WOW Waterloo
WOW is a Seniors’ Centre Without Walls telephone program that brings social, recreational and educational programs to seniors. Enjoy guests speakers, learn new skills and engage in friendly conversations with other seniors in your community.
In order to join the WOW program you will need:
- A working telephone
- To be a senior in Waterloo or the surrounding community
- To register by calling 519-579-1020 ext. 10037
- To answer a brief intake questionnaire
After joining, you will be registered for weekly or daily activities offered on our program calendar.
Download the latest WOW calendar (PDF)
WOW Waterloo is an inclusive program for all older adults residing in Waterloo. To promote a welcoming and safe setting for all, we ask that participants observe our 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
Guides and directories
We provide guides and directories that help older adults navigate aging in Waterloo. Explore how our guides can help you and your family stay active and stay in the community you love.
Older Adult Housing Directory
Each year we publish an older adult housing directory. The latest version was updated in August 2023.
Download the Older Adult Housing Directory (PDF)
Ageing well directory
The directory was created to help people aged 55+ in Waterloo access information on older adult focused services, programs, and amenities. This directory functions as a one-stop-shop for residents looking for information on housing, home support, health services, recreation and leisure, ethnic and cultural supports, and much more.
View the ageing well Waterloo directory
You can download an accessible PDF version of the directory.
You are not alone
The City of Waterloo in collaboration with Age-Friendly Waterloo Multi-Agency Committee has developed a Guide to Improve Social Connectedness (PDF) as recommended from the city's Older Adult Social Isolation Report (2018).
The guide is intended to create awareness for older adults experiencing social isolation and provide resources to support getting connected in your community.
Hard copies of the guide are available at city recreation facilities and local libraries.
Celebrating seniors video series
Celebrate Seniors is a video campaign featuring City of Waterloo senior groups that contribute to the health and wellness of other seniors in the community.
- The Old Salts Seniors Canoe Club (1:09)
- Owl's Nest woodcarvers club (1:29)
- Creative Crafters (1:15)
June is Seniors month
Thank you for joining us for the 2023 June is Seniors month events. Check back in Spring 2024 for next year's events.