Senior services

Find information on seniors programming, home support services, aging in Waterloo and senior centres.

Join us for free, beginner friendly, educational programs, including Age Friendly Tech and Empowered Learners! Find more information below.

On this page

  1. Senior centres
  2. Seniors active living programs
  3. Seniors leisure activities
  4. Seniors health programs
  5. Senior day program
  6. Home support services
  7. WOW Waterloo telephone program
  8. Guides and directories
  9. Celebrating seniors video series
  10. June is Seniors month

Senior centres

The Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex and the Community Pavilion are located at 101 Father David Bauer Drive. Programming for different activity levels is available.

Getting there:

  • to arrive by car, enter the east entrance from Father David Bauer Drive
  • to arrive by bus, use Route 5 Erb or Route 12 Westmount buses
  • walking distance to the WMRC east entrance from the nearest bus stops are 350 metres from the stop on the north side of Erb Street and 370 metres from the stop on the south side of Erb Street

Funding assistance is provided through the Seniors Active Living Centres Program supported by the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility.

Seniors active living programs

Many of our registered programs appeal to active seniors. Programs take place at Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex. Types of activities include:

  • dance
  • yoga
  • tai chi
  • other activities as scheduled

Check our program and classes page to learn how to register.

Seniors leisure activities

Drop-in leisure activities are available at the Community Pavilion. The fee for most activities is $2.25. A ten visit pass is available for $20.24. 

Call customer service at 519-579-1020 or email leisureprogramming@waterloo.ca for schedule information.

Types of activities include:

  • billiards
  • cards
  • knitting
  • wood carving
  • arts and crafts
  • Friday Flicks travel presentations
  • Empowered Learners lecture series

Friday Flicks

Presenters share their travel stories from around the world. Past presentations included Arizona, Dubai and the Canary Islands! Find upcoming travel presentations on our city calendar.

Empowered Learners

Join us for a free informative lecture series on a wide range of topics, including health resources. Each session includes time for questions. Find upcoming sessions on our city calendar. 

Seniors health programs

Social prescribing (55+)

We're partnering with the Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario (OACAO) to participate in the Links2Wellbeing: Social Prescribing for Older Adults project. 

This project is for older adults who feel isolated and could benefit from social, recreational, or movement-based programs, such as:

  • Absolutely Art
  • Friday Flicks (travel presentations)
  • pickleball
  • billiards and more! 

If you're an isolated senior, we will refer you to this program for free!

Program benefits:

  • helps to create community connections, expanding your network of peer support
  • improves overall mental and physical health through social interaction

  • addresses non-medical, social, and physical needs, potentially reducing future hospital visits

  • reduces barriers for older adults to meet and connect with likeminded Waterloo residents

Call 519-579-1020 or email leisureprogramming@waterloo.ca for a copy of our referral form.

Hearing and foot care clinics (55+)

Join us for Wellness Wednesdays at the Community Pavilion for hearing and foot care clinics.

Remember to register in advance for these programs. There are 3 ways to sign up:

Senior day program

We provide a variety of group activities for those 55+ and living with a chronic illness, physical disability or memory loss.

Programs run Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Community Pavilion. The cost is $17 per day. Subsidies are available if necessary. 

Referrals can be made through Community Care at 519-310-2222. If you have any questions or would like to know more about our program please call 519-888-6356. There is a wait list for this service.

Participants, caregivers and families are key partners in care provided by the senior day program and are supported by a Patient Bill of Rights that sets the foundation for how they can expect to interact with and be treated by all staff.

Home support services

We provide a number of support services to assist vulnerable older adults to live safely and remain active. Depending on the service, it may take one day to several months to complete registration.

Register at 519-579-6930.

Participants, caregivers and families are key partners in care provided by the home support services program and are supported by a Patient Bill of Rights that sets the foundation for how they can expect to interact with and be treated by all staff.

WOW Waterloo

WOW is a Seniors’ Centre Without Walls telephone program that brings social, recreational and educational programs to seniors. Enjoy guest speakers, learn new skills and have friendly conversations with other seniors in your community.

In order to join the WOW program you will need:

  1. A working telephone
  2. To be a senior in Waterloo or the surrounding community
  3. To register by calling 519-579-1020 ext. 10037
  4. To answer a brief questionnaire

After joining, you will be registered for weekly or daily activities offered on our program calendar.

Guides and directories

We provide guides and directories that help older adults navigate aging in Waterloo. Explore how our guides can help you and your family stay active and stay in the community you love.

Ageing Well Directory

The Ageing Well Directory functions as a one-stop-shop for residents 55+ looking for information on housing, home support, health services, recreation and leisure, ethnic and cultural supports, and much more. 

View the Ageing Well Waterloo Directory

You can download a PDF version of the directory.

You are not alone

The City of Waterloo in collaboration with Age-Friendly Waterloo Multi-Agency Committee has developed a Guide to Improve Social Connectedness (PDF) as recommended from the city's Older Adult Social Isolation Report (2018).

The guide is intended to create awareness for older adults experiencing social isolation and provide resources to support getting connected in your community.

Hard copies of the guide are available at city recreation facilities and local libraries.

Celebrating seniors video series

Celebrate Seniors is a video campaign featuring City of Waterloo senior groups that contribute to the health and wellness of other seniors in the community.

  1. The Old Salts Seniors Canoe Club (1:09) 
  2. Owl's Nest woodcarvers club (1:29) 
  3. Creative Crafters (1:15)

June is Seniors month

Thank you for joining us for all the June is Seniors month events. Check back in the Spring for next year's events. 

2024 Senior of the Year

We're excited to announce our 2024 Senior of the Year — Jassy Narayan. Learn more about Jassy on our civic awards page.

Last updated on March 20, 2025

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