55 Plus Community Recreation

We invite you to explore our listing of community programs open to all those 55 Plus. For more information, please call 807-684-3066.

Community Programs - Fall 2026

Most of our Community programs are drop in, with no registration required unless otherwise stated.

Look for City staff with Community Program signs at outdoor events.

Photography Club

Dates: Mondays

Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Locations:

October 19 - Terry Fox Scenic Lookout

November 2 - Prince Arthur's Landing Marina Park, meet at the splash pad area.

November 30 - Centennial Park, off Arundal St, meet in parking lot close to entrance

December 14 - Boulevard Lake Park, meet at the mini putt booth

*Please note there is no photography instruction, must have your own camera/device.

5 Pin Bowling

Dates: Tuesdays (ends December 15)

Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Location: Mario's Bowl, 710 Memorial Ave

Price: $18.05, includes shoe rental

Darts

Dates: Wednesdays (ends December 16)

Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Location: Elks Lodge, 201 N Syndicate Ave

LU Hangar Walks

Free walking program sponsored by Superior Hearing!

Dates: Tuesdays, October 27 to Thursdays, December 

Time: Tuesdays - 2:30 - 3:30 pm

Time: Thursdays - 10:00 - 11:00 am

Location: Lakehead University Hangar, 955 Oliver Rd

Parking passes will be available through the LU parking authority by calling 807-343-8110 or by email parking@lakeheadu.ca

Parking can also be paid on site for $1.50 by scanning the QR code on the meter or visiting the security desk through the main doors.

Bocce Ball

Location: Da Vinci Centre, 340 Waterloo St S.

Dates: Thursdays (until December 2)

Price: $4.00

Ladies only: 12:30 - 2:00 pm

Mixed: 2:30 - 4:00 pm

Coffee Shop Hop

Dates: Wednesdays (Until December 16)

Time: 11:00 am

Locations:

October 14 - Rose N' Crantz, 905 Copper Cres.

October 21 - Bay Village Coffee, 221 Bay St

October 28 - Dawson Diner, 1889 Dawson Rd

November 4 - Cafe Ora, 30 Cumberland St

November 18 - Up Shot Cafe, 111 May St S

November 25 - Copper Kettle Coffee, 194 Algoma St

December 2 - Rose N' Crantz, 905 Copper Cres

December 9 - Bay Village Coffee, 221 Bay St

December 16 - River St Cafe, 700 River St

Retirement Explorers

Explore the benefits that retirement has to offer.

Location: Mary JL Black Library, Community Hub, 901 Edward St S

Dates: Fridays - October - December

Time: 1:00 - 2:30 pm

Contact: Brayden - brayden.cassidy@thunderbay.ca for more info

For more information on Community Programs, please call 807-684-3066 or email the community Senior Program Specialist at julie.cooke@thunderbay.ca 

55 Plus community volunteers

Volunteers host recreation programs for people 55 plus throughout Thunder Bay, including: Wit Knits, Superior Hearing Hangar Walks, Aqua Energizers, summer outdoor walking programs, summer mixed slo-pitch league, and much more.

To apply as a 55 Plus Community Volunteer, please visit our volunteer page.

For more information on volunteering , please call 807-684-3277 or email Tessa at tessa.hettrick@thunderbay.ca