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McDonnel Street Community Centre
Discover a world of leisure at the McDonnel Street Community Centre, one of Peterborough's newest recreation hubs! Unleash your competitive spirit with our exciting calendar of drop-in recreation programs, including: darts, shuffleboard, and short mat bowling. If you're looking to add more fitness to your regimen, consider joining a drop-in chair exercise class, or stomp into the line dancing registration! Designed for adults but appealing to the young at heart, these activities provide the perfect combination of fun, fitness, and socialization.
McDonnel Street Community Centre is located at 577 McDonnel St. just east of the Monaghan Road intersection.
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June is a time to celebrate connection, wellness, and community as we recognize both June is Recreation and Parks Month and June is Seniors Month! Throughout the month, we invite older adults to join us for a wide variety of fun, active, and creative leisure programs designed to bring people together and keep our community thriving. Best of all, every program in June will be completely free to participate in—including all drop-in activities, which are normally $3.50 per visit—making it the perfect opportunity to try something new, stay active, and enjoy time with others.
Living Well Seniors Showcase - one of the largest senior trade shows in Canada!
Wednesday, June 17: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre
The Living Well Senior Showcase features 100+ exhibitors & 10 workshops. It is the show to reach Peterborough and the Kawarthas' largest demographic. Peterborough is home to over 27,000 senior residents, making it one of the most vibrant seniors' communities in the country! That is why the Annual Senior Showcase brings together over 100 exhibitors that offer products and services for seniors and their families all under one roof. In addition to all of the amazing exhibitors, the show offers free workshops for seniors and their families all day, making it a one-stop shop for products, services, and education.
All drop-in programs cost $3.50 per participant, per visit. Please plan to bring exact cash, only.
Short Mat Bowling is an indoor sport in which players attempt to score points by rolling a biased ball (bowl) along a flat surface, trying to land it closer to the jack than their opponent. Participants are encouraged to bring their own bowls, although extra sets are available for use.
Short Mat Bowling has concluded for the season, and will resume October, 2026.
The object of shuffleboard (indoor, floor) is to propel discs using a cue onto a target shaped like a pyramid at the opposite end of the court - to score, to prevent opponent from scoring, or both.
Tuesdays
Test your precision and aim in friendly competition with fellow Darts enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a novice, we encourage all skill levels to join. Enjoy camaraderie, improve your game, and aim for the bullseye in a fun and welcoming atmosphere. A Typical drop-in will involve playing a couple rounds of the traditional "501" dart game, followed by a round of "Cricket". Participants are encouraged to bring their own set of darts, although many spare sets are available to borrow.
Group Fitness - Facilitated by Community Care Peterborough
Zumba Gold
Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Zumba Gold is led by fitness instructor Jasmine Murray, and the class is hosted by Community Care Peterborough. It is a lower intensity version of the traditional Zumba class. Jasmine leads a fun, energy filled fitness class choreographed to upbeat, popular music geared to the older adult demographic. The goal of this class is to get moving and have fun! The class is free to participate in, and is a drop-in (no registration required).
Warm up and Weights
Warm Up and Weights is an all-around fitness class for older adults. The 10 a.m. timeslot is mostly standing, with some seated exercise. The 11 a.m. timeslot is mostly seated, with some standing exercise. Through bodyweight and dumbbell exercises, this class will help you improve your muscle strength, endurance, stability, and mobility. Please bring your own weights if you have them.
Serve up some fun in our Drop-In Table Tennis program—no registration required! A drop-in fee of $3.50 must be paid at the customer service desk, where you'll receive a receipt as proof of payment, which is your ticket to play. Need gear? Paddles and balls are available at the front desk for your convenience. Whether you're working on your spin or just here for a friendly match, all skill levels are welcome.
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Each of the programs listed below require advanced registration. Participants can choose to register online, register over the phone by calling 705-742-0050, or register in person at the Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre or Miskin Law Community Complex during regular operating hours.
Lawn Bowling is a precision sport where participants roll slightly asymmetrical balls (called "bowls") to get them as close as possible to a smaller target ball (the "jack") on a manicured grass lawn. Join instructors from the Peterborough Lawn Bowling Club as they share the foundations of Lawn Bowling with anyone from the community interested to learn more about this sport. This is a great introduction to anyone who might be interested in league play throughout the summer.
Monday, May 4
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Friday, May 8
We hope you'll take a shot on the Adult Mixed Dart League! Participants will toss their way through 11 weeks of league play enjoying variations of your favourite dart games like Baseball and Hi Out. Each week, expect to play against a new opponent as you rack up cumulative points.
This league is for all abilities, including beginners. Bringing your own set of darts is recommended, although several sets are available to borrow.
Mondays, March 16 - May 25
No league play on April 6 (Easter Monday) and May 18 (Victoria Day)
Qigong involves the cultivation of energy and awareness through movement, posture, and breathing. The overarching goal of our Qigong practice is to enhance long-term quality of life. Qi refers to the bio-magnetic energy found within all living things. It circulates in natural patterns through channels called meridians and vessels. Qigong leads energy through these channels helping to open up points blocked by physical, mental, or emotional stress. We move to generate heat, stand to activate qi, and sit to quiet the mind. In so doing, our Qigong practice helps us to counter the negative effects of sedentary living and stress.
May 19 - June 30
Line dancing is fun for all ages and has fantastic music, gives you choreographed aerobic exercise, improves your confidence, and teaches you basic footwork that you can use in any dance situation. You will meet new friends and have a blast learning dance steps for a variety of new and old songs. Line dancing also improves cardiovascular health; brain memory and makes you feel good. If you've never tried line dancing, now is the time! Grab your dancing shoes (or running shoes or cowboy boots) and join in on the fun!
Tuesdays, May 19 - June 23
The shuffleboard league will resume in the near future. Check back for more information.
You're invited: Monthly Hot Lunches & Social Hour for Seniors!
A special adult leisure program designed with older adults & seniors in mind. Each month, we'll serve a hearty, chef-prepared lunch featuring classic favourites and seasonal specialties - made to nourish both body & soul. But it's more than just a meal - it's a chance to reconnect, relax, and enjoy some meaningful conversation with friends old and new in a welcoming, social setting. We'll also have cards and games available to enjoy over coffee or tea when you're done eating. Whether you come for the food, the laughter, or the friendly faces, you'll leave feeling full in every sense of the word.
Tuesday, May 26
Unlock new skills and confidence with our enriching workshops designed especially for adults 55+. Whether you’re looking to stay safe online, get comfortable with everyday technology, or try out popular communication apps, our sessions make learning approachable, enjoyable, and empowering. Each workshop is guided by friendly instructors who meet you where you are, creating a supportive space to explore, ask questions, and grow. Step in with curiosity—step out with knowledge you can use every day.
Living and Aging Well: Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain - Presented by Self-Management Program, Central East
Safety First: Presented by Canadian Abilities Foundation
Workshop: Introduction to Bike Riding & Repair
Understanding Hypertension: Education & Free Blood Pressure Screening - Presented by Peterborough Community Health
Presentation: Home Children Canada
Workshop: Comfort & Joy Tech Tour - 'Appy' Hour"
Workshop: Back Pain in Older Adults, Separating Fact from Myth, Facilitated by Peterborough Community Health Care
Join us for a welcoming series of creative art workshops designed for older adults, led by an experienced educator from the Art Gallery of Peterborough. Explore a variety of hands-on activities including painting, zine-making, and felting in a relaxed, supportive environment that is open to all skill levels and abilities. These workshops are a great opportunity to connect with others, express your creativity, and enjoy learning something new together.
Painting in the Park - Jackson Park
Workshop: Collage Zine-Making - Facilitated by Brooklin Holbrough from Art Gallery of Peterborough
Workshop: Needle-Felted Mouse - Facilitated by Brooklin Holbrough from Art Gallery of Peterborough
Workshop: Folk-Art Painting - Facilitated by Brooklin Holbrough from Art Gallery of Peterborough
These programs are produced by the Adult Leisure Program Seniors Active Living Centre with support from the Government of Ontario.
Contact Us
City Hall
500 George St. N.
Peterborough, ON
K9H 3R9
Phone: 705-742-7777
Toll Free: 1-855-738-3755
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