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WISE Mobile Active Living Centre offers programs for older adults 55+ across Muskoka.  We offer a variety of program topics including: art, culture, financial, technology, fitness, health education, general interest topics, games, activities, and much more!  WISE Mobile Active Living Centre offers virtual and in-person programs throughout Muskoka.  Our programs are funded in part by the Provincial Government and The District Municipality of Muskoka.  Programs are free of charge and a donation box is available at each program location if members wish to contribute.  WISE Mobile Active Living Centre is an active and good standing member with the Older Adults Centres' Association of Ontario (OACAO).  Become a member of WISE Mobile Active Living Centre and get connected to a wide variety of social and recreational programs near you!  To become member or to register for a program, please contact us at 705-645-2100 ext. 4199, (toll-free) 1-800-461-4215 ext. 4199 or email us at seniorsprograms@muskoka.on.ca.  

Become a Member!
Join the WISE Mobile Active Living Centre and get connected with a wide variety of programs.  All of our programs are available to you in Muskoka at no charge and there is no membership fees.  Fill in our Program Participant Form or call our Information Line at 705-645-2100 ext. 4199 to join.
Inclement Weather Policy

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.

Live Healthy, Age Well series

The WISE Mobile Active Living Centre is excited to announce the roll out of a new speaker series designed to cover health and wellness topics relating to older adults who age in place at home.  The Live Healthy, Age Well speaker series will cover topics like, Nutrition, Sleep, Brain Health, Medication Management, Mental Health, and Chronic Pain Management.  Healthy snacks curated by our dedicated volunteers in partnership with Northern Life Wellness will be served at each session and attendance at each program will enter you to be one of our six lucky winners of a Wellness Gift Basket.  Winners will be drawn at random, one per location, in April 2023.

Visit the community locations schedule below to find a Live Healthy, Age Well series being delivered near you!

Current Programs

All of our programs can be found in the Activity Guide for March and Activity Guide for April.

Bee Fit with Fyonna - virtual program

The winter months can be hard to obtain the level of physical activity our body needs to stay healthy.  WISE Mobile Active Living Centre is happy to bring back Bee Fit with Fyonna for a limited time to keep you happy and healthy.  Start your week off with Bee Fit with Fyonna on Monday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Zoom.  This virtual fitness class offers a combination of balance, strength, and cardio training designed for older adults 55+.  Due to the popularity of this program, individuals will be required to register each month. 

March Series

The March series will begin on Monday, March 6, 2023 and ends on Monday, March 27. Registration opens on Tuesday, February 28 at 8:30 a.m. for the March series.

Community Locations:

Dwight

 

Dwight Community Centre - 1014 Dwight Beach Road

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Coffee/Tea Social

10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Language Lesson

11:00 - 12:00 p.m.

Community Project - Build a Birdhouse

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch - Shepherd's Pie

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Birding Basics - Muskoka Conservancy

Dwight Community Centre - 1014 Dwight Beach Road

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Coffee/Tea Social

10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Brain Games

11:00 - 12:00 p.m.

Egg Painting

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch - Cabbage Rolls

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Foot Health - Northern Home Foot Care

MacTier
 

MacTier Memorial Arena - 9 Haig Street

Thursday, March 16, 2023

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Coffee/Tea Social

10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Brain Games

11:00—12:00 p.m.

Dementia Friendly Communities - Alzheimer Society of Muskoka

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch - Shepherd's Pie

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Zentangling - Pen and Ink Designs

MacTier Memorial Arena - 9 Haig Street

Thursday, April 20, 2023

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Coffee/Tea Social

10:30 - 12:00 p.m.

Sleep - Brainworks (Live Healthy, Age Well Series)

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch - Cabbage Rolls

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Birding Basics - Muskoka Conservancy

Milford Bay
 

Milford Bay Community Centre - 1020 Beaumaris Road

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Coffee/Tea Social

10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Language Lesson

11:00 - 12:00 p.m.

Bracebridge Horticultural Society

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch - Shepherd's Pie

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Abstract Watercolour Painting

Milford Bay Community Centre - 1020 Beaumaris Road

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Coffee/Tea Social

10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Brain Games

11:00 - 12:00 p.m.

Mental Health and Well-being - Suzanne Witt-Foley

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch - Cabbage Rolls

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Spring Themed Cookie Decorating

Port Severn

 

Baxter Ward Community Centre, 275 Honey Harbour Rd., Port Severn

Thursday, March 23, 2023

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Coffee/Tea Social

10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Family Feud

11:00 - 12:00 p.m.

Bat Basics - Muskoka Conservancy

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch - Shepherd's Pie

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Community Project - Build a Bat Box

Baxter Ward Community Centre, 275 Honey Harbour Rd., Port Severn

Thursday, April 27, 2023

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Coffee/Tea Social

10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Scattergories

11:00 - 12:00 p.m.

Brain Health - North Simcoe Family Health Team

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch - Lasagna

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Honey Harbour Historical Society

Port Sydney

Port Sydney Community Hall - 657 Muskoka Road 10

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Coffee/Tea Social

10:30 - 12:00 p.m.

Nutrition - Northern Life Wellness (Live Healthy, Age Well series)

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch - Shepherd's Pie

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Abstract Watercolour Painting

Port Sydney Community Hall - 657 Muskoka Road 10

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Coffee/Tea Social

10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Brain Games

11:00 - 12:00 p.m.

Mini Herb Planter Project

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch - Cabbage Rolls

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Dermatology- Algonquin Family Health Team

Ryde
  

Ryde Community Co-op - 1624 Barkway Road, Gravenhurst

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Coffee/Tea Social

10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Language Lesson

11:00 - 12:00 p.m.

Continuing Education Opportunities - Contact North

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch - Shepherd's Pie

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Abstract Watercolour Painting

Ryde Community Co-op - 1624 Barkway Road, Gravenhurst

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Coffee/Tea Social

10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Brain Games

11:00 - 12:00 p.m.

Nutrition - Northern Life Wellness

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch - Cabbage Rolls

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Woodburning Project

Severn Bridge
 

Severn Bridge Community Hall - 1035 Southwood Road

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Coffee/Tea Social

10:30 - 12:00 p.m.

Pain Management - North Simcoe Muskoka Self-Management Program

(Live Healthy, Age Well series)

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch - Shepherd's Pie

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

TBD

Severn Bridge Community Hall - 1035 Southwood Road

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Coffee/Tea Social

10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Brain Games

11:00 - 12:00 p.m.

Deaf Access - Information Session

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch - Cabbage Rolls

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Mini Herb Planter Project

Torrance

 

Torrance Community Centre - 1030 Torrance Road

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Coffee/Tea Social

10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Minute to Win It Challenge

11:00 - 12:00 p.m.

Continuing Education Opportunities - Contact North

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch - Shepherd's Pie

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Complete Wooden Spoon Projects

Torrance Community Centre - 1030 Torrance Road

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Coffee/Tea Social

10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Brain Games

11:00 - 12:00 p.m.

Mental Health and Well-being - Suzanne Witt-Foley

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch - Cabbage Rolls

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Mini Herb Planter Project

Ullswater
 

Ullswater Community Centre - 1503 Old Parry Sound Road, Utterson

Thursday, March 2, 2023

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Coffee/Tea Social

10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Boggle

11:00 - 12:00 p.m.

Hearing Health - Hear Well Be Well

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch - Beef Stew Crockpot

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Macrame Keychains

Ullswater Community Centre - 1503 Old Parry Sound Road, Utterson

Thursday, April 2, 2023

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Coffee/Tea Social

10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Scattergories

11:00 - 12:00 p.m.

How to make the most of your space - My Organizer in Muskoka

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch - Beef Chili

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Spring Themed Cookie Decorating

Vankoughnet
 

Vankoughnet Village Square, 1198 Vankoughnet Road, Bracebridge

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Coffee/Tea Social

10:30 - 12:00 p.m.

Mental Health/Wellbeing (Live Healthy, Age Well Series)

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch - Shepherd's Pie

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Language Lesson

Vankoughnet Village Square - 1198 Vankoughnet Road, Bracebridge

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Coffee/Tea Social

10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Brain Games

11:00 - 12:00 p.m.

Mini Herb Planter Project

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch - Cabbage Rolls

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Dermatology - Algonquin Family Health Team

Housing Locations:

WISE Mobile Active Living Centre offers free programs for older adults 55+.   Our social housing program locations are available for residents within the building.  Please contact us to register.

Oakwood Heights
 

100 Oakwood Heights, Bracebridge

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

1:00 - 1:15 p.m.

Coffee/Tea Social

1:15 - 2:00 p.m.

Advanced Care Planning - Hospice Muskoka

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Family Feud

3:00 p.m.

Meal Takeaway - Shepherd's Pie

100 Oakwood Heights, Bracebridge

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

1:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Coffee/Tea Social

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Importance of Strong Bones - Osteoporosis Canada

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Group Art Project

3:00 p.m.

Meal Takeaway - Chicken Teriyaki - Urban Jars Muskoka

McVittie Place

McVittie Place, Muskoka Room - 102 Pine Street, Bracebridge

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

1:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Coffee/Tea Social

1:00 -  2:00 p.m.

Nutrition - Northern Life Wellness

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Make your own smoothies (try nutritious and delicious recipes)

3:00 p.m.

Meal Takeaway - Shepherd's Pie

McVittie Place, Muskoka Room - 102 Pine Street, Bracebridge

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

1:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Coffee/Tea Social

1:00 -  2:00 p.m.

Birding Basics - Muskoka Conversancy

2:00 -  3:00 p.m.

Community Project - Build a Birdhouse

3:00 p.m.

Meal Takeaway - Chicken Teriyaki - Urban Jars Muskoka

Lofty Pines

 

175 Lofty Pines Drive, Gravenhurst

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

1:00 - 1:15 p.m.

Coffee/Tea Social

1:15 - 2:30 p.m.

VON Healthy Aging Series - Tools to Stay Safe and Independent

2:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Jeopardy

3:00 p.m.

Meal Takeaway - Shepherd's Pie

175 Lofty Pines Drive, Gravenhurst

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

1:00 - 1:15 p.m.

Coffee/Tea Social

1:15 - 2:30 p.m.

VON Healthy Aging Series - Home and Community Safety

2:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Minute to Win It Game

3:00 p.m.

Meal Takeaway - Chicken Teriyaki - Urban Jars Muskoka

Additional Programs:

Loaner Programs

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. 

Pen Pal Program
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.

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.

  • October 2022
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  • January 2022
  • October 2021
  • June 2021
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