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 - Summer 2025
55 Plus Softball League
Registration is required and now open! Use code: 32242
Location: Grandview Ball Diamond, located behind 55 Plus Centre
Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Starting May 27 - September 9 (Weather permitting)
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Price: $30 paid at registration.
Register online at https://cityofthunderbay.perfectmind.com/ or call the hotline at 807-625-8463
Par 3 Golf
Drop in Program, no registration needed
Dates: Mondays, June 9 - August 25
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Northern Lights Golf Complex, 540 Twin City Cross Roads.
Price: $12.00, pay upon arrival. Equipment rentals available for $10.00
*Single golfers gather outside the club house to form teams.
Outdoor Summer Walks
Drop in program, no registration required. Weather permitting
Dates: Mondays, June 2 - August 25
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am
Location: Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre, 700 River St. Meet at main doors
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Dates: Wednesdays, June 4 - August 27
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Location: Chapples, Meet at Field House near public washrooms, across from Chapples golf curse parking lot.
Cornhole
FREE, no registration required. Equipment & game rules provided.
Location: 55 Plus Centre back patio
Dates: Wednesdays, June 11 - August 27
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Aqua Energizers
Drop in, no registration required.
Instruction by Anne Parr
Location: Heath Pool (1251 Heath St)
Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 8 - August 29
Time: 11:00 - 11:30 am
*Please bring bathing suit, towel, sun protection and water. Be ready to get in the pool and start at 11:00 am.
Community Programs - Fall 2025
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, starting September 15th
Time: 1:00PM-2:00PM
Locations:
September 15 – Grace Evangelical Free Church (289 Court St. N.)
September 29 – Thunder Bay Military Museum (317 Park Ave.)
October 6 – St. Patrick’s Cathedral (211 Archibald St. S)
October 20 – Founders Museum (3190 Hwy 61)
November 10 – NWO Sports Hall of Fame (219 May St. S)
December 1 – St. Dominics Church (130 Redwood Ave. W.)
5 Pin Bowling
Drop-in program, No registration required.
Location: Mario’s Bowl, 710 Memorial Ave
Dates: Tuesdays, September 9th – December 16th
Time: 11:00AM-1:00PM
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, September 3rd – December 17th
Time: 2:00PM-3:00PM
Bocce Ball
Drop-in program, No registration required.
Ladies Bocce:
Location: Da Vinci Centre, 340 Waterloo St S
Dates: Thursdays, September 4th – November 27th
Time: 12:30PM-2:00PM
Price: $4.00
Mixed Bocce:
Location: Da Vinci Centre, 340 Waterloo St S
Dates: Thursdays, September 4th – November 27th
Time: 2:30PM-4:00PM
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 from Oct 30th – Dec 18th
Time: Tuesdays, 2:30PM-3:30PM
Time: Thursdays, 10:00AM-11:00AM
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!
Dates: Wednesdays, September 3rd - December 17th
Time: 11:00AM
Locations:
September 3 – River St Café (inside the 55Plus Centre)
September 10 – Dolce Coffee House (345 Kingsway Dr.)
September 17– Windy Shores Café (2212 Sleeping Giant Pkwy)
September 24 – Up Shot Café (111 ½ May St. S.)
October 1 – Club Cappuccino (595 Arthur St W.)
October 8 – Rose N’ Crantz (905 Copper Crescent)
October 15 – McDonalds (770 Memorial Ave.)
October 22– Bay Village Coffee (221 Bay St.)
October 29 – Calico Coffee House, (316 Bay St.)
November 5 – Café Ora, (30 Cumberland St. S)
November 12 – Tim Hortons (1200 Hawker Rd.)
November 19 – Up Shot Café (111 ½ May St. S.)
November 26 – Bay Village Coffee (221 Bay St)
December 3 – Rose N’ Crantz (905 Copper Crescent)
December 10 – McDonalds (201 Arthur St. W)
December 17 - River St. Café (inside the 55 Plus Centre)
Fall Special Events for community programs
*Registration required for each event. Please call the hotline at 807-625-8463 or go online: https://cityofthunderbay.perfectmind.com
Guided Mushroom Walk
With Lakehead Regional Conservation Authority. Perfect for nature lovers and anyone curious about mushrooms. Discover various types of mushrooms and their importance to the environment, all while enjoying the outdoors.
Free but we ask that you register so we know how many people will be attending.
Code to register: 35011
Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
Time: 10 am - 12 pm
Where: Hazelwood Lake Conservation Area - Hazelwood Dr.
Candle Making Workshop
With Peace & Quiet Candle Co. Join us for an immersive and hands on candle making workshop! Create your own signature scent with a soy candle and pair it with a complimentary room spray.
When: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Time: 10 am - 11 am
Where: Goods & Co Market - 251 Red River Rd
Registration is required. Cost: $44
Code: 35405
Register for all the above programs through https://cityofthunderbay.perfectmind.com/ or call the hotline at 807-625-8463.
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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