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 - Spring 2026
Photography Club
Drop-in program, No registration required. FREE
Please note there are no instructions or equipment provided, please bring your own camera/device.
Dates: Mondays, January to April, 2026
Time: 1:00PM-2:00PM
For location list, please email the Senior Program Specialist Julie.cooke@thunderbay.ca or call 807-684-3066
5 Pin Bowling
Drop-in program, No registration required.
Location: Mario’s Bowl, 710 Memorial Ave
Dates: Tuesdays, January 6 - May 26, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Price: $18.05, bowling shoes included(prices may vary)
Darts
Drop-in program, No registration required. FREE
Location: Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans Club (610 Simpson St.)
Dates: Wednesdays, January 7 - May 27, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Bocce Ball
Drop-in program, No registration required.
Ladies Bocce:
Location: Da Vinci Centre, 340 Waterloo St S
Dates: Thursdays, January 8 - May 28, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM-2:00 PM
Price: $4.00
Mixed Bocce:
Location: Da Vinci Centre, 340 Waterloo St S
Dates: Thursdays, January 8 - May 28, 2026
Time: 2:30 PM-4:00 PM
Price: $4.00
Indoor Walking Program
LU Hangar Walks
Drop-in program, No registration required.
Free walking program, sponsored by Superior Hearing
Location: Lakehead University Hangar, 955 Oliver Rd
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 6 - May 7, 2026
Time: Tuesdays, 2:30 PM-3:30 PM
Time: Thursdays, 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Parking Passes will be available through the LU Parking Authority and can be contacted at (807)343-8110 or by email at 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
Coffee Shop Hop
Drop-in program, No registration required. Purchase your own coffee or treat and join us and other seniors for coffee and a chat!
Time: 11:00AM
Dates & Locations:
March 4th –Club Cappuccino (595 Arthur St W.)
March 11th - Up Shot Café (111 ½ May St. S.)
March 18th –PUR & Simple (570 Harbour Expwy)
March 25th - Café Ora, (30 Cumberland St. S)
April 1st -Dawson Diner (1889 Dawson Rd.)
April 8th -Marina Market & Coffee House(2212 Sleeping Giant Prkwy)
April 15th – The Early Refill (150 King George’s Park Dr.)
April 22nd - Tina’s Breakfast & Lunch (1170 Memorial Ave.)
April 29th -Calico Coffee House, (316 Bay St.)
May 6th - Sweet North Bakery (797 Memorial Ave)
May 13th – Rose N’ Crantz (905 Copper Crescent)
May 27th- River St. Café (inside the 55Plus Centre)
Snowshoeing
Drop in program, no registration required.
Location: Kamview Nordic Centre, 851 20th Side Rd.
Dates: Mondays, January 5 - March 30 (weather permitting)
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (please arrive early if you need to be fitted for snowshoes)
Dates: Wednesdays, January 7 - April 1 (weather permitting)
Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM (please arrive early if you need to be fitted for snowshoes)
Price: $8.50 for trail pass, $8.50 for snowshoe rentals if needed.
Cross Country Skiing
Drop in program, no registration needed.
Location: Kamview Nordic Centre, 851 20th Side Rd
Dates: Tuesdays, January 6 - March 31 (Weather permitting)
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 Am (please arrive early to be fitted for ski rentals if needed)
Price: $15.00 for trail pass, $11.00 for ski rentals
*Cross country skiing is self led, no guide or instructor will be present.
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
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