Seniors Programs

Keep connected with the WISE Mobile Active Living Centre and what’s upcoming in a community near you.  Subscribe to receive monthly automated telephone calls for regular programming locations.  By selecting a location, you will receive a call one week in advance with the program date, time, activities, topics, and guest speakers.  Individuals can subscribe to our email distribution list to receive a monthly email notification.  The email will contain notification that the Activity Guide is available and highlight any new programming.  If you would like to subscribe to telephone or email lists, please contact us.  You can be added or removed at any time while getting up-to-date information.  One of the many perks of joining the WISE Mobile Active Living Centre!

The WISE Mobile Active Living Centre travels to communities across Muskoka.  In the event that a programs is cancelled due to inclement weather, we will contact those participants that have registered for the program or event.  Individuals will receive an automated telephone call noting the cancellation and may receive an email.  Inclement weather can include, but not limited to: heavy rain, freezing rain, risk of thunderstorms, significant snowfall, icy or dangerous driving conditions, extreme heat, and predicted weather warnings.  Our programs are mostly located in rural areas, please note that we often base the decisions on the bus cancellations in the area in which the program takes place. 

Our first priority is the health and safety of our participants/members and volunteers.  Please always use your own discretion when attending our programs and drive according to road conditions.

Arthritis Awareness Month is held annually in September to bring awareness to Canadians whose lives are significantly affected by arthritis.  1 in 6 Canadians live with the pain of arthritis effecting children, teens, young adults, older adults and seniors.  Arthritis is a complex disease with over 100 different types and a leading cause of disability.  This September share your support by bringing attention to Arthritis.  The Arthritis Society of Canada has information on types of arthritis, signs and symptoms, treatment options, living with arthritis, support and education, and ways to get involved.  Learn more at https://arthritis.ca/ Toll-Free: 1-800-321-1433 or email info@arthritis.ca 

The Fighting Fraud for Older Adults project offers Fraud Prevention to all of our programming locations.  Funded in part by Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility's Seniors Community Grant and in partnership with Agilec.  Agilec is one of the leaders in education and have designed content specially with older adults in mind and input of our Fight Fraud Committee.  Fraud Prevention Workshops will cover a variety of topics: how to protect your personal information, identify risks, types of scams, Internet safety, and how to report cases of fraud.  The workshops will be informative and interactive to adapt to all learning styles and give older adults hands on and real life scenarios. Become a member and learn ways to fight fraud together!  

To register, please call 705-645-2100 ext. 4199 or email seniorsprograms@muskoka.on.ca.  You may register for a location one month prior to the program date.

WISE Mobile Active Living Centre is proud to be offering the following presentations this coming Fall and Winter through our Indigenous Cultural Workshop series. 

Resilience and Renewal: The Wahta Mohawk's Journey of 1881

In this captivating presentation, Kaniehtakeron Richard Hay takes us on a historical voyage back to 1881, a pivotal year for the Wahta Mohawk community. With deep insights and a profound understanding of Mohawk history, culture, and resilience, Kaniehtakeron unveils the remarkable story of the settlement of the Mohawk community today known as Wáhta.  Kaniehtakeron Richard Hay is an esteemed indigenous educator dedicated to preserving and revitalizing the rich heritage of the Haudenosaunee people, specifically through teaching the Mohawk language and offering cultural interpretation. Born into the vibrant Mohawk nation, Kaniehtakeron has always felt a deep connection to his ancestral roots, motivating him to become a passionate advocate for his people's traditions and language.  Workshops are one hour in length from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm and built into our community programs.

Kairos Blanket Exercise

Hosted by respected educators Gaya’dowehs Lu Ann Hill-MacDonald and Karihwakeron Tim Thompson, the Kairos Blanket Exercise is an activity that builds understanding about our shared history as Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada by walking through pre-contact, treaty-making, colonization and resistance. Everyone is actively involved as they step onto blankets that represent the land, and into the role of First Nations, Inuit and later Métis peoples. By engaging on an emotional and intellectual level, the Blanket Exercise effectively educates and increases empathy.  Workshops are two hours in length from 10:15 am to 12:15 pm and built into our community programs.

Contact us or visit the website to find a location this is being offered near you.  You may register one month prior to the program.

Join the Urban Poling Group in Dwight on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. beginning on Wednesday, September 6 for 6 weeks. Urban Poling Groups are a great way to enjoy the outdoors, stay physically active, and be social.  The trail for this fall offering is rated easy and has no major inclines or declines, it  is suitable for all levels.  Our Certified Volunteer Instructor will lead you weekly, teach you proper technique, and all equipment is provided.  Register by Wednesday, August 30, 2023, limited spaces available.

The Laptop Loaner Program is a programs that allow you to borrow a device to participate in virtual programs, continue education, and stay connected with friends and family.  The Laptop Loaner Program will require your own internet services.  We want our participants to eliminate barriers to stay connected. 

Urban Pole Loaner Program and Snowshoe Loaner Program allow participants to borrow a set of poles for the duration of the season(s).  You can use the fitness equipment for personal use or engage in other social and recreational programs in your community.   

FitBits may be leant out with fitness equipment depending on availability.  FitBits do require access to a tablet or smartphone to set up the device. They have the benefits of tracking physical activity, water intake, food diary, and monitoring heart rates, BPM, and sleep patterns.

Please note that all loaners are pending availability and the duration of loaning equipment will be based on program needs and priorities.  To discuss our loaner programs in further details, please contact Seniors Programs for more information.