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WISE Mobile Active Living Centre offers programs for older adults 55+ in multiple locations across Muskoka. Programs are free of charge for participants. We aim to offer a variety of programs including fitness, health education, general interest topics and much more.
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New participants are required to complete a Program Registration Form. This form provides us with up-to-date information in order to best serve you and the communities in which we serve. After completing a Program Registration Form, a staff member will contact you to discuss our programs and services with you in further detail and answer any questions you may have. Please click here to access the Program Registration Form. |
Check out the Activity Guide for August, all program details can be found below. To register for a program, please contact our information line at 705-645-2100 ext. 4199 or (toll-free) 1-800-461-4215 ext. 4199.
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Join WISE Mobile Active Living Centre in a celebration of the arts on Thursday September 9, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. This program will include lunch and be held in Annie Williams Park, Bracebridge. The National Gallery of Canada will also be joining us virtually to share a special exhibit hosted at the gallery this summer: “Rembrandt in Amsterdam”. The exhibition focuses on the transformative central decades of Rembrandt’s career and expands the narrative beyond a European focus. Program Schedule 10:30 a.m.—11:00 a.m. Screening and Welcoming Remarks 11:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Acrylic Art Session (supplies included) 12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m.—2:00 p.m. National Gallery of Canada: Rembrandt in Amsterdam Lunch Menu:
Participants who would like to join us virtually over Zoom for the Art Session and the National Gallery of Canada talk can do so by registering for the virtual option. To register, please call the Information Line at 705-645-2100 ext. 4199 by Wednesday, September 1, 2021 as spaces are limited for both the in-person option and the virtual option. Please leave a message to register with your name, program, lunch menu option and note if you will be attending in-person or virtually. Please note that all COVID regulations and guidelines will be implemented. Please ensure you self-screen prior to attending any in-person events and stay home if you are unwell. Should you have any questions about our policies and procedures, please connect with Seniors Programs and Services staff member. |
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Join WISE Without Walls this summer Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 1:20 p.m. —3:00 p.m.. This telephone program features a variety of health information, general interest topics, fun activities, games, and much more! Please note there is no programs on holidays. Call us to register for WISE Without Walls and stay social this summer. July Program Schedule
August Program Schedule
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Have fun with neighbours and friends (new and old) on Zoom. Join Virtual Village this summer two Tuesday a month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The program will run on the first and third Tuesday of July and August. We will send an email reminder the day prior to the program. Each program will include a theme and a topic featuring health information, art and culture, general interest topics, discussions, games, activities and more! The theme is optional and a way to add a bit of fun to each program with attire or sharing with the group. Call our Information Line to register for Virtual Village and receive the email program reminders. We know it can take a village to keep us all connected, hope to see you there! August Program Schedule
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| Our Pen Pal Program gives participants an opportunity to share stories and build a relationships with one of our volunteers in the art of letter writing. If you enjoy letter writing and receiving mail, this program may be for you! To participate in our Pen Pal Program, call us at 705-645-2100 ext. 4199 to register. |
Fitness Programs:
| Urban Pole Loaner Program |
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Urban poling (also known as Nordic walking) has toning, calorie-burning and posture benefits. Like cross-country skiing but without the skis, Urban poling offers a core workout, takes pressure off your hips and knees as you walk, helps balance your blood sugar, and much more. Interested in getting outside in our spring weather and trying this fun and beneficial exercise? Borrow a pair of Urban walking poles from WISE Mobile Active Living Centre! We have both Fitness and Activator poles available for loan free of charge to interested participants. Pick up for the poles will take place at the Community Services Hub, 169 Pine Street, Bracebridge on Tuesday, May 11. Please contact us if you need alternate arrangements for pole pick ups. Poles available are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. Please call 705-645-2100 ext. 4199 to reserve your set of poles and arrange a pick up time. |
| Virtual Combined Fitness Class |
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Join Virtual Combined Fitness Class on Zoom Thursday mornings, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., beginning July 8. This non-impact class incorporates a safe cardio workout, balance training, strength and endurance training, stretching, and lots of fun! Participants interested in joining the summer session must register by calling our Information Line at 705-645-2100 ext. 4199. We want to encourage you to stay active and healthy. Please use all of our fitness programs to your own individual abilities, levels and at your own risk. Click the WISE Combined Fitness Class Handouts below to Stay Active at Home: Strengthening Exercises - Balls Strengthening Exercises - Bands Strengthening Exercises - Weights Strengthening Exercises - No equipment necessary The Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging has just put together some ‘Active at Home’ videos. This is a great way to add to your fitness routine at home and they are free! |
Program Feedback
WISE Mobile Active Living Centre wants to hear from you! Please fill in our Program Feedback Form to share your insight and comments regarding the various programs you have attended. You can fill in as many forms as you like to help us develop our programs and better serve our participants. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to continuing our commitment of participant driven programming in Muskoka.
Outlook Newsletter
Our Seniors Programs and Services Newsletter, Outlook, is a great way to showcase our programs and events. We have three issues a year to highlight what we do in programs and the communities we serve.