Active 55+ SSM

🌿Want to collect your own seeds for free and start a native perennial wildflower garden next year? Now's the time!

🌱 Join Clean North's Abby Obenchain and Bill Cole as they demonstrate how to identify native plants and collect seeds responsibly. 🚶The walk begins at the public catwalk between 5 and 9 Healy Street, where participants will visit a beautiful, well-established native garden before walking together to Sutton Park to collect additional seeds from a variety of native plants. 🦋 Along the way, you'll learn about the important role native plants play in supporting pollinators and local biodiversity.

🌼 Register here: http://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/saultstemarie/Activity_Search/21102

🎨 Sylvan Circle Art & Artisan Tour Bus Trip! 🚌🍂

Join us for a wonderful day exploring local talent and picturesque landscapes! Travel the scenic countryside between Echo Bay and Bruce Mines with friends via a comfortable coach bus as we visit designated stops along the annual Sylvan Circle Artist & Artisan Tour.

📅 Event Details:

Departure Location: Bay Street Active Living Centre 55+ rear parking lot (619 Bay Street)

Boarding: 8:30 AM | Departing: 9:00 AM sharp

Return Time: Approximately 3:00 PM

This activity has been graciously funded by the Government of Ontario – Seniors Community Grant.

Spaces are limited! Call 📞 705-254-6474 or stop by the front desk to reserve your seat today.

or online at https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/saultstemarie/activity/search/detail/20971?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

🚨 NEW PROGRAM ALERT 🚨

Join us for a unique 2.5-hour Métis cultural and ecological experience as we explore Sault Ste. Marie from the shoreline and water!

🚶‍♀️ Enjoy a guided walking tour of historic sites
🛶 Experience a Voyageur-style canoe on the St. Marys River
🌊 Learn about the ecology of the river and Great Lakes ecosystem
🧡 Hear Métis stories that bring the landscape to life
🍁 No paddling experience required — equipment, instruction and safety are provided
♿ Paddling is optional, with mobility assistance available
☕ Finish with cedar tea, local maple treats and a special Indigenous story

📅 September 21
⏰ 12:00–2:30 p.m.
💲 $5 per person
📍 St. Marys River & Sault Ste. Marie shoreline

Open to adults 55+! Come explore, learn and connect with the land and water. 💙

👉 Register online:
Register for the Active 55+ Métis Walking & Paddling Tour

📞 Prefer to register by phone? Call 705-254-6474.

This program is partially funded by the Government of Ontario.

Ready to master your bridge game? 🃏✨ Join Sharon Lessard for a 8-week 'Play of the Hand' lesson series!

Learn essential techniques like Planning, Ruffing, The Hold Up, and many more, designed to help you make more contracts and have more fun at the table! This is a dynamic, playful class combining short lessons with plenty of practice.

📅 Starts: Sept 10 (8 Weeks)
🕜 Time: Thursdays, 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
💰 Cost: $20

Spaces are limited! Reserve your spot now by calling:
📞 705-254-6474

Introducing Our Seniors of the Month! 🌟
This month, we're shining the spotlight on regulars to the centre, Terry and Elizabeth!

Terry first joined us in 2022 to learn pickleball and quickly realized how much more our community had to offer. Now 72 years young, you can find him playing snooker, pickleball, and playing the ukulele—in fact, he's even begun volunteering to teach ukulele to other seniors! He loves the welcoming staff, meeting new people, and especially enjoys seeing others succeed at things they never thought they could do. His advice? "Find something active you like doing & stick with it—it pays off when you're older!"

Elizabeth has been bringing her vibrant energy to the centre since 2016, after patiently waiting until she turned 55 so she could officially join her friend here! Now, she takes part in nearly every program we offer and has made countless close friends over the years. You can often spot her dressed up at many of our events and spreading joy around the centre. Her advice is to "never stop learning, try new things and don't give up," and she leaves us with a great reminder: "Enjoy yourself, it's later than you think!"

Thank you, Terry and Elizabeth, for helping make Active 55+ such a wonderful place to belong.

Be sure to say hello when you see them around the centre, and stay tuned as we continue celebrating the incredible people who make our community thrive—one Senior of the Month at a time!

🍂 It’s September! Join your friends and make new ones at our weekly Wednesday lunches at 619 Bay Street. And the best part? Our popular soups are back for the Fall! These delicious meals are just $7 and always includes unlimited coffee & tea!!

Here is what's cooking this September:

🥪 Wed, Sept 9 – Egg Salad Sandwich with Macaroni Salad
🍅 Wed, Sept 16 – Roasted Tomato Soup with BLT
🌯 Wed, Sept 23 – Butternut Squash Soup with Turkey Wrap

⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
📍 Location: 619 Bay Street

Spaces are limited! Call 705-254-6474 to reserve your spot.

🎉Bocce is Back at the Northern Community Centre!

Looking for a fun and social way to spend your Wednesday afternoons? Join us for Bocce on the indoor turf starting this Wednesday, September 2!

Whether you're an experienced player or brand new to the game, bocce is a great way to stay active, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition. 😊

Register now:
http://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/saultstemarie/Activity_Search/18821

As more people turn to mobility scooters to maintain their independence and stay active in the community, understanding how to use them safely is more important than ever. 🛵

Join us for a FREE Scooter Safety Seminar hosted by Wellwise. Learn about road rules, required safety equipment, and best practices for navigating roads, sidewalks, and public spaces with confidence.

Whether you're considering purchasing a scooter or already own one, this session will provide valuable information to help keep you and others safe. You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions and view a live mobility scooter demonstration.

📅 Register today: http://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/saultstemarie/Activity_Search/20847

🌟 Introducing a Brand New Program! 🌟

Discover a perfect balance of body and mind with our new Qi Yoga class! This relaxing program blends the gentle, flowing movements of Qigong with traditional yoga, stretching, and mindfulness.

Instructor Ruth Koskenoja will guide you through a series of exercises to help improve flexibility, mobility, and breathwork, while promoting a calm and centered well-being.

Join us this September and discover the benefits of this unique and balancing practice.

🔹 MONDAYS
September 14, 21, 28
11:45AM – 12:45PM
at Northern Community Centre 55+

🔹 THURSDAYS
September 10, 17, 24
5:30PM – 6:30PM
at Bay Street Active Living Centre

Don't miss this opportunity to reduce stress and improve your overall well-being. Spaces are limited!

✅ REGISTER TODAY: https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/saultstemarie/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=qi%20yoga&viewMode=list
or
📞 705-254-6474

Do you have a clothing or textile item that needs repair? 🧵🪡

Bring it to our Repair Café – Sewing Repairs and have a volunteer from Clean North help you give it a second life while helping keep usable items out of the landfill!

Examples of repairs include:
• Hems and alterations
• Torn seams and small rips
• Missing buttons and fasteners
• Patches and mending
• Sock darning
• Zipper repairs (please bring your own replacement zipper)
• Basic repairs to clothing and household textiles

Basic sewing supplies will be provided.

⏰ Register for a time slot:
1:30 p.m. – http://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/saultstemarie/Activity_Search/20310

2:30 p.m. – http://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/saultstemarie/Activity_Search/21156

3:30 p.m. – http://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/saultstemarie/Activity_Search/21157

Help reduce waste, learn repair skills, and keep your favourite items in use longer! ♻️