Seniors Wellness Program

DETAILS:

When: Mondays, 11am - 1:30pm. No Session on holiday Mondays.

Where: Marsh Street Centre

Admission: Anonymous Donation. Pay what you can.

What to expect:

Light-hearted company in a small group
Fun, relaxed chair-based exercise led by Alyssa Service of Active Arts
Delicious lunch catered by a local restaurant
"Something Interesting" - an engaging presentation, activity or interactive session led by a special guests, new each week

RSVP: Please let us know if you are coming by Friday morning the week prior. Call 519.599.7837 and leave a message, or email info@marshstreetcentre.com.

Our main priority is keeping the Seniors Wellness Program accessible to all, and ensure finances and ability to RSVP wont be a barrier for anyone. We are happy to register on your behalf, a parent, neighbour, or client who may be interested in attending.

The Seniors Wellness Program at the Marsh Street Centre is a delightful weekly event where seniors gather for a delicious lunch catered by a local restaurant, enjoying the company of others in a relaxed, small-group setting. The event features fun, chair-based exercise sessions led by Alyssa Service of Active Arts, promoting gentle physical activity. Each week also includes an engaging presentation, activity, or interactive session with special guests, ensuring a fresh and interesting experience every time. It's a perfect blend of social interaction, physical wellness, and intellectual stimulation.

Volunteer & Support

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Thank you to our Seniors Wellness Program Supporters & Volunteers!

To everyone who has contributed to making this program a reality.

Thank you to our Volunteers!

We particularly appreciate the efforts of volunteer Mary Forward, who has greatly assisted in getting this program off the ground through many shutdowns and delays. She has worked hard to book presenters, help facilitate the program and was instrumental in getting it off the ground. Mary continues to attend sessions to work with our ongoing team of volunteers who support the program.

Thank you to our program manager Kerri Lewin

Volunteers:

Ann Dyer

Ann Gorton

Mae Farmer

Michele Myrah

Mary Forward

Bonnie DelBianco

And to Shannon Galway, for volunteering with excellent advice and practical input as we worked to get started.

Alyssa Service, Active Arts

Our facilitator and exercise leader, Alyssa Service of Active Arts, has stepped up to her role with grace and enthusiasm. Her joy in dance and upbeat temperament really start our weeks off right. Alyssa has been sensitive to the unique needs of everyone in the group and conscious of her role as leader. Her care and consideration has truly set the tone in developing the exercise portion of this program.

To the wonderful presenters who have given their time, talent and energy to our Mondays:

St. Johns' Ambulance Therapy Dogs
Pharmacist Shannon Fry
OPP Constable Trevor McKean
Andrea Wilson, Curator, Craigleith Depot
Local Author Ken Haigh
Sam Kennedy and James Major of Pineapple Sage Fine Foods
Local Author Katie Zybel
George Rutherford of the Collingwood Curling Club
Casey Thomson, owner of The Cheese Gallery