Senior services

Find information on seniors programming, home support services, aging in Waterloo and senior centres.

Join us for free, beginner friendly, educational programs, including Age Friendly Tech and Empowered Learners! Find more information below.

On this page

  1. Senior centres
  2. Seniors active living programs
  3. Seniors leisure activities
  4. Seniors health programs
  5. Senior day program
  6. Home support services
  7. WOW Waterloo telephone program
  8. Guides and directories
  9. Celebrating seniors video series
  10. 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
  • 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

Funding assistance is provided through the Seniors Active Living Centres Program supported by the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility.

Seniors 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.

Seniors leisure activities

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. 

Call customer service at 519-579-1020 or email leisureprogramming@waterloo.ca for schedule information.

Types of activities include:

  • billiards
  • cards
  • knitting
  • wood carving
  • arts and crafts
  • Friday Flicks travel presentations
  • Empowered Learners lecture series

Friday Flicks

Presenters share their travel stories from around the world. Past presentations included Arizona, Dubai and the Canary Islands! Find upcoming travel presentations on our city calendar.

Empowered Learners

Join us for a free informative lecture series on a wide range of topics, including health resources. Each session includes time for questions. Find upcoming sessions on our city calendar. 

Waterloo Duplicate Bridge Club – scores
 

To join the weekly email list please email Sarah Kelly, Community Leisure Programmer at sarah.kelly@waterloo.ca

 

Waterloo Duplicate Bridge Club Duplicate Bridge Results 6/7/2025

 

Session 22 Section A

9½ Table 30 Board Mitchell Movement

Director: Bob Fletcher

Scorer: Brianna Metcalfe

Received 216 of 216 scores.

RankPairNames [NORTH/SOUTH RANKS]BdsTotalMax%Score
1 1 Bob Fletcher & Dorothy Fletcher 24 198.43 336 59.06
2 2 Bill Sheryer & Lindsay Drummond 21 162.14 294 55.15
3 3 Rose Babcock & Stella Shypula 21 156.29 294 53.16
4 6 Ester Neufeldt & Cec Neufeldt 21 153.43 294 52.19
5 7 Mary Lou Miller & Sandra Evans 21 150.14 294 51.07
6 10 Shirley Clairmont & Millie McQuillin 21 147.43 294 50.15
7 4 Marcel Verrier & Connie Mercey 21 139.29 294 47.38
8 5 Jim Furlong & Carl Thiel 24 155.71 336 46.34
9 9 Jean Plust & Bill Laight 21 127.00 294 43.20
10 8 Ronna Hoy & Douglass Grant 21 122.14 294 41.54
RankPairNames [EAST/WEST RANKS]BdsTotalMax%Score
1 3 Vivian McLellan & Helen Macdonald 24 191.86 336 57.10
2 4 Vivian Powers & Lenny Lowrey 24 188.00 336 55.95
3 5 Jake Liu & Yena Jin 24 183.14 336 54.51
4 10 Peter Hambly & Pat Paleczny 24 172.57 336 51.36
5 1 Sydney Carruthers & Marion Allan 24 169.43 336 50.43
6 2 Robert Walden & Rose Marie White 24 166.86 336 49.66
7 7 Marilyn McMillan & Jane Moreau 24 152.43 336 45.37
8 9 Vivien Galloro & Sandra Fraser 24 149.00 336 44.35
9 8 Mariusz Kujawski & Leona Kujawski 24 138.71 336 41.28

Waterloo Duplicate Bridge Club Duplicate Bridge Results 5/31/2025

Ranks

Session 21 Section A

13½ Table28 Board Mitchell Movement

Director: Bill Laight

Scorer: Dorothy Fletcher

Received 312 of 312 scores.

RankPairNames [NORTH/SOUTH RANKS]BdsTotalMax%Score
1 2 Terry Stirling & Lindsay Drummond 24 329.64 528 62.43
2 3 Bill Sheryer & Douglass Grant 24 315.45 528 59.74
3 4 Marcel Verrier & Christine Baron 24 303.82 528 57.54
4 8 Ronna Hoy & Janusz Poniotowski 24 298.18 528 56.47
5 6 Kelly Strome & Bill Hall 24 290.73 528 55.06
6 1 Bill Laight & Jean Plust 24 290.64 528 55.05
7 11 Ester Neufeldt & Cec Neufeldt 24 274.27 528 51.95
8 13 Jane Moreau & Marilyn McMillan 24 259.27 528 49.10
9 7 Bill Fay & Ronny Mohr 24 250.73 528 47.49
10 10 Shirley Clairmont & Millie McQuillin 24 239.64 528 45.39
11 5 Jim Furlong & Carl Thiel 24 228.64 528 43.30
12 9 Mary Lou Miller & Sandra Evans 24 182.09 528 34.49
13 12 J P Fraresso & K P Tan 24 168.91 528 31.99
RankPairNames [EAST/WEST RANKS]BdsTotalMax%Score
1 11 Shirley Chatten & Mark Obermeyer 22 333.55 484 68.92
2 2 Jewel Manske & Terry Manske 22 301.55 484 62.30
3 6 Marion Wright & Ken Tozer 22 279.82 484 57.81
4 9 Lynn Linklater & Rick Linklater 22 267.27 484 55.22
5 5 Stella Shypula & Rose Babcock 22 259.36 484 53.59
6 7 Vivian Powers & Lenny Lowrey 24 264.91 528 50.17
7 4 Peter Hambly & Pat Paleczny 22 239.82 484 49.55
8 12 Mariusz Kujawski & Leona Kujawski 22 228.64 484 47.24
9 3 Marne Putnam & Connie Green 22 227.36 484 46.98
10 10 Judy Widdecombe & Vivian McLellan 22 223.64 484 46.21
11 8 Keith Hillier & Len Budden 22 213.64 484 44.14
12 13 Karin Kuntz & Terry Strome 22 212.91 484 43.99
13 1 Sydney Carruthers & Barb MacLennan 24 200.27 528 37.93
14 14 Vivien Galloro & Sandra Fraser 22 179.27 484 37.04

Waterloo Duplicate Bridge Club - Duplicate Bridge Results 5/24/2025 Ranks

Session 22 Section A

10½ Table 22 Board Mitchell Movement

Director: Bob Fletcher

Scorer: Brianna Metcalfe/Alex Avila

Received 220 of 220 scores.

RankPairNames [NORTH/SOUTH RANKS]BdsTotalMax%Score
1 7 Jake Liu & Yena Jin 20 239.00 360 66.39
2 9 Jean Plust & Bill Laight 20 219.00 360 60.83
3 2 Bill Sheryer & Lindsay Drummond 20 218.00 360 60.56
4 3 Bill Fay & Marlene Fay 20 206.00 360 57.22
5 8 Ronna Hoy & Douglass Grant 20 192.00 360 53.33
6 5 Jim Furlong & Carl Thiel 20 185.00 360 51.39
7 6 Terry Stirling & Janusz Poniotowski 20 175.00 360 48.61
8 4 Marcel Verrier & Christine Baron 20 169.00 360 46.94
9 10 Shirley Clairmont & Millie McQuillin 20 144.00 360 40.00
10 1 Bob Fletcher & Dorothy Fletcher 20 122.00 360 33.89
11 11 Mary Lou Miller & Sandra Evans 20 111.00 360 30.83
RankPairNames [EAST/WEST RANKS]BdsTotalMax%Score
1 8 Dave Embury & Jonay Souder 22 245.00 396 61.87
2 6 Judy Charbonneau & Pat Northey 22 244.00 396 61.62
3 9 Larry Brooks & Doug Kippen 22 229.00 396 57.83
4 3 Stella Shypula & Rose Babcock 22 224.00 396 56.57
5 2 Rose Marie White & Robert Walden 22 220.00 396 55.56
6 10 Sydney Carruthers & Barb MacLennan 22 207.00 396 52.27
7 5 Keith Hillier & Len Budden 22 203.00 396 51.26
8 4 Vivian Powers & Lenny Lowrey 22 190.00 396 47.98
9= 1 Vivien Galloro & Sandra Fraser 22 109.00 396 27.53
9= 7 J P Fraresso & K P Tan 22 109.00 396 27.53

Waterloo Duplicate Bridge Club - Duplicate Bridge Results 5/17/2025

Ranks

Session 19 Section A

12½ Table 26 Board Mitchell Movement

Director: Jake Liu

Scorer: Brianna Metcalfe

Received 288 of 288 scores.

RankPairNames [NORTH/SOUTH RANKS]BdsTotalMax%Score
1 6 Kelly Strome & Bill Hall 22 292.64 484 60.46
2 1 Jake Liu & Yena Jin 22 291.09 484 60.14
3 9 Jean Plust & Bill Laight 22 287.91 484 59.49
4 3 Bill Sheryer & Douglass Grant 22 271.36 484 56.07
5 8 Ronna Hoy & Janusz Poniotowski 22 260.00 484 53.72
6 4 Marcel Verrier & Christine Baron 22 239.00 484 49.38
7 2 Terry Stirling & Lindsay Drummond 22 236.36 484 48.83
8 7 Judy Charbonneau & Pat Paleczny 22 229.45 484 47.41
9 10 Shirley Clairmont & Millie McQuillin 24 244.36 528 46.28
10 11 Bill Fay & Marlene Fay 22 218.09 484 45.06
11 13 Ester Neufeldt & Cec Neufeldt 22 209.36 484 43.26
12 12 Mary Lou Miller & Trish Lockie 22 202.45 484 41.83
13 5 Jim Furlong & Carl Thiel 22 185.91 484 38.41
RankPairNames [EAST/WEST RANKS]BdsTotalMax%Score
1 7 Ronnie Lowrey & Roy Dandyk 24 304.91 528 57.75
2 3 Mark Obermeyer & Shirley Chatten 24 282.09 528 53.43
3 13 J P Fraresso & K P Tan 24 281.36 528 53.29
4 6 Keith Hillier & Len Budden 24 274.91 528 52.07
5 2 Robert Walden & Rose Marie White 24 267.55 528 50.67
6= 4 Vivian Powers & Lenny Lowrey 24 262.82 528 49.78
6= 9 Stella Shypula & Rose Babcock 24 262.82 528 49.78
8 10 Vivian McLellan & Marne Putnam 24 260.82 528 49.40
9 1 Bob Fletcher & Dorothy Fletcher 24 255.73 528 48.43
10 5 Marion Wright & Ken Tozer 24 250.36 528 47.42
11 8 Yvonne Taliotis & Bob Marsh 24 242.36 528 45.90
12 12 Sydney Carruthers & Barb MacLennan 24 222.27 528 42.10

Waterloo Duplicate Bridge Club - Duplicate Bridge Results 5/3/2025

Ranks

Session 17 Section A

12 Table 24 Board Mitchell Movement

Director: Bill Laight

Scorer: Brianna Metcalfe/Olivia Hunt

Received 288 of 288 scores.

RankPairNames [NORTH/SOUTH RANKS]BdsTotalMax%Score
1 3 Bill Sheryer & Douglass Grant 24 354.00 528 67.05
2 8 Ronna Hoy & Janusz Poniotowski 24 312.00 528 59.09
3 6 Kelly Strome & Bill Hall 24 306.00 528 57.95
4 7 Jake Liu & Yena Jin 24 295.00 528 55.87
5 5 Jim Furlong & Carl Thiel 24 278.00 528 52.65
6= 2 Terry Stirling & Lindsay Drummond 24 261.00 528 49.43
6= 9 Mary Lou Miller & Sandra Evans 24 261.00 528 49.43
8 11 Ester Neufeldt & Cec Neufeldt 24 249.00 528 47.16
9 1 Jean Plust & Bill Laight 24 245.00 528 46.40
10 12 Bob Fletcher & Doug Kippen 24 242.00 528 45.83
11 4 Marcel Verrier & Pat Paleczny 24 188.00 528 35.61
12 10 Shirley Clairmont & Millie McQuillin 24 177.00 528 33.52
RankPairNames [EAST/WEST RANKS]BdsTotalMax%Score
1 2 Jewel Manske & Terry Manske 24 346.00 528 65.53
2 6 Marion Wright & Ken Tozer 24 311.00 528 58.90
3 9 Sydney Carruthers & Marion Allan 24 288.00 528 54.55
4 5 Ron Gadbois & Peter Denommé 24 269.00 528 50.95
5 11 Rick Linklater & Lynn Linklater 24 262.00 528 49.62
6 8 Judy Widdecombe & Vivian McLellan 24 260.00 528 49.24
7 3 Rose Marie White & Robert Walden 24 258.00 528 48.86
8 7 Mariusz Kujawski & Leona Kujawski 24 252.00 528 47.73
9 1 Marne Putnam & Connie Green 24 237.00 528 44.89
10 10 Yvonne Taliotis & Joanna Macgillivray 24 229.00 528 43.37
11= 4 Vivian Powers & Lenny Lowrey 24 228.00 528 43.18
11= 12 Vivien Galloro & Sandra Fraser 24 228.00 528 43.18
RankPairNames [EAST/WEST RANKS]BdsTotalMax%Score
1 8 Marion Wright & Ken Tozer 24 351.00 528 66.48
2 2 Jewel Manske & Terry Manske 24 323.00 528 61.17
3 6 Lynn Linklater & Rick Linklater 24 275.00 528 52.08
4 9 J P Fraresso & K P Tan 24 274.00 528 51.89
5= 3 Ralph Mowat & Waclaw(Vac) Trebacz 24 271.00 528 51.33
5= 10 Vivian McLellan & Marion Allan 24 271.00 528 51.33
7 11 Peter Denommé & Ron Gadbois 24 255.00 528 48.30
8 5 Vivian Powers & Lenny Lowrey 24 245.00 528 46.40
9 7 Sydney Carruthers & Barb MacLennan 24 243.00 528 46.02
10 4 Stella Shypula & Rose Babcock 24 229.00 528 43.37
11 1 Dave Embury & Jonay Souder 24 224.00 528 42.42
12 12 Mariusz Kujawski & Leona Kujawski 24 207.00 528 39.20

Seniors health programs

Social prescribing (55+)

We're partnering with the Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario (OACAO) to participate in the Links2Wellbeing: Social Prescribing for Older Adults project. 

This project is for older adults who feel isolated and could benefit from social, recreational, or movement-based programs, such as:

  • Absolutely Art
  • Friday Flicks (travel presentations)
  • pickleball
  • billiards and more! 

If you're an isolated senior, we will refer you to this program for free!

Program benefits:

  • helps to create community connections, expanding your network of peer support
  • improves overall mental and physical health through social interaction

  • addresses non-medical, social, and physical needs, potentially reducing future hospital visits

  • reduces barriers for older adults to meet and connect with likeminded Waterloo residents

Call 519-579-1020 or email leisureprogramming@waterloo.ca for a copy of our referral form.

Hearing and foot care clinics (55+)

Join us for Wellness Wednesdays at the Community Pavilion for hearing and foot care clinics.

Remember to register in advance for these programs. There are 3 ways to sign up:

Hearing screening and hearing aid care

HearCANADA is providing a free clinic where you can get:

  • hearing consultations
  • hearing screening tests
  • hearing aid cleaning and checks

Earwax removal services

HearCANADA is providing a free clinic for earwax removal services. This helps reduce symptoms of earwax blockages such as: 

  • earaches
  • feeling of fullness
  • ringing or noises in the ear (tinnitus)
  • decreased hearing
  • dizziness 
  • cough

Foot care

We're partnering with Feet on the Go to offer a range of foot care services, including:

  • nail cutting and filing
  • reduction of corns and calluses
  • health teaching
  • diabetic foot care

There's a $2.25 registration fee to reserve your spot, and then you pay $50 directly to the foot care specialist on the day of your appointment.

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 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Community Pavilion. The cost is $17 per day. Subsidies are available if necessary. 

Referrals can be made through Ontario Health atHome at 519-748-2222. If you have any questions or would like to know more about our program please call 519-888-6356. 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.

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

  • potato leek soup, baked ham, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, salad, butter tart
  • vegetable beef soup, breaded haddock, mashed potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower salad, cooked carrots, chocolate zucchini cake
  • tomato soup, shepherd’s pie, Caesar salad, orange cake
  • sweet potato soup, chicken thigh, rice, mixed vegetables, salad, pumpkin pie
  • cream of broccoli soup, sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, pudding

Grocery shopping

Getting your grocery shopping done can be a challenge. Our volunteers can assist with a 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 is now open. See if you qualify for our program on our snow removal page.

The snow removal program offers services 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.

Reach out to our Home Support team at 519-579-6930 to learn more.

In order to book a ride you will need:

  1. To be registered with Home Support Services.
  2. Know when your appointment is.
  3. Know where your appointment is taking place.
  4. The appointment is not for at least 2 business days.

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 guest speakers, learn new skills and have friendly conversations with other seniors in your community.

In order to join the WOW program you will need:

  1. A working telephone
  2. To be a senior in Waterloo or the surrounding community
  3. To register by calling 519-579-1020 ext. 10037
  4. To answer a brief questionnaire

After joining, you will be registered for weekly or daily activities offered on our program calendar.

Check out the latest WOW calendar
 

Check out May's WOW events

Date

10 to 10:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m. to noon

 1:30 to 2 p.m.
Wednesday
June 4

The Great Lakes

 Drive it, drink it, or dig it? Women's heart health
Wednesday
June 11		 Fatherly wit and wisdom Garden gnome bingo Lung health
Wednesday
June 18		 What am I? *no program Senior's month concert
Wednesday
June 25		 Canadian spotlight Canadian trivia time Muscle and bone health

Highlights

Women's heart health — Wednesday, June 4, at 1:30 p.m.
The Canadian Women's Heart Health Centre (CWHHC) wants to ensure every woman - and those with women in their lives - becomes educated about heart disease and how to take heart-protective action to minimize their risks.

The presentation covers:

  • what heart disease is
  • how heart disease is different in women, including signs and symptoms
  • risks for heart disease
  • how you can take heart health action and tips for talking with your health care providers 

Garden gnome bingo - Wednesday, June 11, at 11:30 a.m.
Grab your Bingo card (in your WOW package) and join us for some fun! You might even win a prize!

Lung health -  Wednesday, June 11, at 1:30 p.m.
Lung Health Foundation’s goal is to help foster a world where everyone can breathe easier. Their mission is to help improve the lung health of all Canadians. And their focus is to help Canadians manage their health and well-being. This will be a very informative session! 

Senior's month concert - Wednesday, June 18, at 1:30 p.m.
June is Seniors month and we are celebrating you! Please see the flyer in your monthly package to register for the Kevin Coates Concert! It will be a wonderful afternoon!

Muscle and bone health — Wednesday, June 25, at 1:30 p.m.
Community Support Connections will be joining us for an interesting and informative talk about keeping our muscles and bones healthy as we age. 
Help create a welcoming and safe environment for everyone

WOW Waterloo is an inclusive program for all older adults living in Waterloo. To promote a welcoming and safe setting for all, we ask participants to follow our Respectful Conduct Policy:

  • participate in a kind and respectful manner
  • create an inclusive environment that honours people of all cultures, traditions, faiths, genders, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experiences
  • respect all group members and their opinions, even if they differ from your own
  • allow the facilitator, volunteer or guest speaker to lead the conversation or activity
  • allow everyone a chance to speak and participate by not dominating conversations
  • maintain confidentiality – keep information shared on the call 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.

Ageing Well Directory

The Ageing Well Directory functions as a one-stop-shop for residents 55+ 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 a PDF version of the directory. The directory is also available in Mandarin, Spanish and Arabic upon request. Please email agewell@waterloo.ca or call 519-886-1177 ext. 27241.

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.

  1. The Old Salts Seniors Canoe Club (1:09) 
  2. Owl's Nest woodcarvers club (1:29) 
  3. Creative Crafters (1:15)

June is Seniors month

Celebrate seniors in our community at one or all of our free June events! Enjoy great music, get moving or learn something new.

Register for all events on our ActiveWaterloo website unless otherwise noted.

2025 Senior of the Year

We're excited to announce our 2025 Senior of the Year — Bill Carter! Learn more on our civic awards page.