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Monthly Spotlight
We are excited to continue WISE Without Walls,
Virtual Village and Virtual Combined Fitness
Class. For our July calendar, visit page 7.
Be sure to check out Art in the Park on page 3 .
705-645-2100 ext. 4199 OR (Toll Free) 1-800-461-4215 ext. 4199
seniorsprograms@muskoka.on.ca
www.muskoka.on.ca/seniorsprograms
Funded in part by:
WISE Mobile Active Living Centre
WISE Mobile Active Living Centre
WISE stands for Wellness Initiatives for Seniors Engaged.
WISE Mobile Active Living Centre (WMALC) offers programs for Free
older adults 55+ in multiple locations across Muskoka. See our
list of locations below. New participants are required to complete Ages 55+
a program registration form, which is available at Welcome!
www.muskoka.on.ca/seniorsprograms or onsite at your first WISE
program.
Our programs are funded in part by the Provincial Government
and The District Municipality of Muskoka. Programs are free of
charge and a donation box is available at each program location if
participants wish to contribute.
We are an active and good standing member with the Older
Adults Centres' Association of Ontario (OACAO).
Municipality Program Locations—please note our in-person
programs are postponed, please check our website
for updates.
Bracebridge Centre for Active Living, 54 Dominion St.
100 Oakwood Heights
Town of Bracebridge
McVittie Place, 102 Pine St.
Vankoughnet Village Square, 1198 Vankoughnet Rd.
175 Lofty Pines Dr.
Muskoka Community Services Hub, 141 Main St.
Town of Gravenhurst Ryde Community Co-op, 1624 Barkway Rd.
Severn Bridge Community Hall, 1035 Southwood Dr.
Town of Huntsville Port Sydney Community Centre, 607 Muskoka Rd. 10
Township of Baxter-Ward Community Centre, 279 Honey Harbour Rd.
Georgian Bay MacTier Memorial Arena, 9 Haig St.
Township of Baysville Autumn Leaves Centre, 12 University Ave
Lake of Bays Dwight Community Centre, 1014 Dwight Beach Rd.
Milford Bay Community Centre, 1020 Beaumaris Rd.
Township of Port Carling Community Centre, 3 Bailey St.
Muskoka Lakes Torrance Community Centre, 1030 Torrance Rd.
Ullswater Community Centre, 1503 Old Parry Sound Rd.
2Art in the Park
Join WISE Mobile Active Living Centre in a celebration of the arts on Thursday
September 9, 2021. This program will include lunch and be held in Annie
Williams Park, Bracebridge for an art show showcasing the wonderful artistic talents
of our many participants. Many of you have been creative at home, learning a new
hobby, and we want to see what you have been working on. This is open to all skill
levels and a fun way to celebrate art in Muskoka.
How you can participate:
Mark your calendars and save the date of this event to attend in-person or virtually
Enter yourself as an art enthusiast judge and be part of a panel that chooses the
winners of the art show
Enter a piece of art work by August 20, 2021 in the following categories: Pencil
Sketching, Pen and Ink, Acrylic, Watercolour, Mixed Media and Photography
The National Gallery of Canada will also be joining us virtually to share a special
exhibit hosted at the gallery this summer: “Rembrandt in Amsterdam”. The exhibition
focuses on the transformative central decades of Rembrandt’s career and expands
the narrative beyond a European focus.
More details will become available closer to the date of this exciting event as we will
need to ensure that we are adhering to proper public health guidelines.
For any of our programs, please call to register at 705-645-2100 ext. 4199.
3WISE Without Walls
Join WISE Without Walls this summer Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 1:20
p.m. —3:00 p.m.. This telephone program features a variety of health
information, general interest topics, fun activities, games, and much more! Please
note there is no programs on holidays. Call us to register for WISE Without Walls and
stay social this summer.
Program Date Program Topic
Ice Cream Social—Let’s learn all about this summer treat
Monday, July 5
Family Feud: Game Show Activity
Let's Discuss It: Your Favourite Summer Recipes. Tune in for a great
Wednesday, July 7 episode from the Vinyl Café.
The History of Barbershop Music
Monday, July 12
Jeopardy! - Test your trivial knowledge with this game show activity
Community Safety - Jeffrey Handsor, Huntsville OPP.
Wednesday, July 14
Let’s Discuss It: Table Topics
Monday, July 19
Katelynn on Violin
Biography: Ernest Hemingway. Let’s play name that famous movie line.
Wednesday, July 21
Endangered Species—Jess Lario, District of Muskoka
Monday, July 26
Card Bingo with Prizes—You will need a regular deck of playing cards
Healthy Aging, Anxiety and Depression- NSMSGS. Flex your brain with
Wednesday, July 28 some of these classic Brain Games.
For any of our programs, please call to register at 705-645-2100 ext. 4199.
4Virtual Village
Have fun with neighbours and friends (new and old) on Zoom. Join Virtual Village this
summer two Tuesday a month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The program will
run on the first and third Tuesday of July and August. We will send an email reminder
the day prior to the program. Each program will include a theme and a topic featuring
health information, art and culture, general interest topics, discussions, games,
activities and more! The theme is optional and a way to add a bit of fun to each
program with attire or sharing with the group. Call our Information Line to register for
Virtual Village and receive the email program reminders.
We know it can take a village to keep us all connected, hope to see you there!
Program Date Theme Program Topic
Tuesday, July 6 Your favourite Let's have a cognitive workout with these brain
At 10:00 a.m. game show games, riddles and much more!
Tuesday, July 20 Excited to Bring your pen, paper, and join us for a fun and
At 10:00 a.m. Write it interactive creative writing session including a
few games and activities to get the creative
(photo or object juices flowing.
that is important
to you)
Virtual Combined
Fitness Class
Join Virtual Combined Fitness Class on Zoom Thursday mornings, from 10:00 to
11:00 a.m., beginning July 8. This non-impact class incorporates a safe cardio
workout, balance training, strength and endurance training, stretching, and lots of fun!
Participants interested in joining the summer session must register by calling our
Information Line.
We want to encourage you to stay active and healthy. Please participate in our fitness
programs at your own risk and the intensity level that is right for you.
Visit our website www.muskoka.on.ca/seniorsprograms for our Combined Fitness
Handouts.
For any of our programs, please call to register at 705-645-2100 ext. 4199.
5Urban Pole Loaner
Program
Urban poling (also known as Nordic walking) has toning, calorie-burning and posture
benefits. Like cross-country skiing but without the skis, Urban poling offers a core
workout, takes pressure off your hips and knees as you walk, helps balance your
blood sugar, and much more. Interested in getting outside in our spring weather and
trying this fun and beneficial exercise? Borrow a pair of Urban walking poles from
WISE Mobile Active Living Centre!
We have both Fitness and Activator poles available for loan free of charge to
interested participants. Pick up for the poles will take place at the Community
Services Hub, 169 Pine Street, Bracebridge on Tuesday, May 11. Please contact us if
you need alternate arrangements for pole pick ups. Poles available are limited and
will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. Please call our Information Line
to reserve your set of poles and arrange a pick up time.
Pen Pal Program
Our Pen Pal Program gives participants an opportunity to share stories and build a
relationships with one of our volunteers in the art of letter writing. If you enjoy letter
writing and receiving mail, this program may be for you!
We are currently accepting new participants and volunteers for this program, give us a
call to find out more information.
LifeWorks
LifeWorks provides supports and resources to assist people in dealing with everyday
issues and concerns about family, health, life, money and work. Their services include
seniors’ mental and physical health including free counselling services and pandemic
supports and resources. Our team has partnered with LifeWorks to offer these
services at no cost to our participants.
For more information on LifeWorks, contact Seniors Programs for further details.
For any of our programs, please call to register at 705-645-2100 ext. 4199.
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