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Adult Leisure

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. 

Special Events

"Mentoring Together - a day of free intergenerational programs and activities in partnership with Big Brothers, Big Sisters (BBBS) of Peterborough"

Join us on Friday, October 24 at the McDonnel Street Community Centre for a mix of fun activities to get you moving, sharing laughs, and learning something new. Adult participants will enjoy activities alongside "littles" from BBBS with the intention of fostering positive mentorship opportunities. After the program day, participants will have the opportunity to learn more about volunteering as a "Big G" with BBBS. 

  • Doors open at 9, programs begin at 9:30 a.m.
  • Day concludes to 3 p.m.
  • Lunch included
  • Activities include Bingo, Shuffleboard, Short Mat Bowling, Crafts, Group Fitness, and more!
  • To register for this day, please email rec@peterborough.ca to express your interest. 

Drop-in Programs

All drop-in programs cost $3.50 per participant, per visit. Please plan to bring exact cash, only. 

  • Participants are encouraged to bring clean, indoor shoes.
  • Doors open at times listed. Play begins within 30 minutes of doors open. Plan to arrive within this 30 minute window to sign-in, pay your fee, learn the rules, meet other participants, and receive your play assignments (i.e. teammates or opponents, court or board to play on, etc.).
  • All Adult Leisure drop-in programs listed are currently located at the McDonnel Street Community Centre. 
  • If there are no participants within the first 30 minutes of the scheduled doors open, the activity will be cancelled for that day. 
  • Membership at the Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre does not waive drop-in fees for Adult Leisure activities.

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. This drop-in program will resume the week of October 6

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

  • Doors open at 9 a.m., play begins at 9:30 a.m.
  • Approximately two hours of play

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.

  • Thursdays
    • Doors open at 12:30 p.m., play begins at 1 p.m.
    • Approximately 2 hours of play

Zumba Gold

Wednesdays 9-9:45 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

Wednesdays 10 - 10:45 a.m.

Warm Up and Weights is an all-around fitness class for older adults. It is led by fitness instructor Krista Skutovich and is brought to us by Community Care Peterborough. Through bodyweight and dumbbell exercises this class will help you improve your muscle strength, endurance, stability, and mobility. As an experienced older adult fitness instructor Krista will be able to offer options for individuals depending on their current level of fitness. Some exercises will be done seated in a chair, but most will be done standing behind or beside your chair. Come prepared for a little bit of everything; cardio, weights/strength, core, and balance exercises! This class is a drop-in and free to attend.

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.

  • Sundays, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
    • October 5 & 12, November 2, 9, 23 & 30, and December 14
  • Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 12 noon
    • October 9 to December 11
  • Located in the Multi-Purpose Room on the second floor of Miskin Law Community Complex (271 Lansdowne Street W)

Registered Programs

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.

Using an original painting as a guide, participants will learn various skills and techniques for working with acrylic paint. Each participant will receive their own brushes and palette to use and canvas to paint and bring home. Aprons and easels are not provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own. Limited spots are available for each workshop, so don’t wait to register! 

Painting Workshop - Rocky Mountains

Painting of a nature scene with mountains in the distance

Cost: $37.25

September 29: 2:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Course Code: 77537, register online for September 29th session

 

 

 

 

Painting Workshop - Reflections of Autumn

This painting shows a calm lake reflecting a forest of colorful autumn trees. Everything feels peaceful and still.

 Cost: $37.25

 October 20: 2:30 - 5:00 p.m.

 Course Code: 77538, register online for October 20th session

 

 

 

Painting Workshop - Hallowe'en Fun

This is a spooky Halloween-themed painting. It shows a dark, eerie forest with twisted black trees that have angry, glowing faces. Their eyes and mouths look scary, like they're alive. Green eyes peek from the shadows. The sky is stormy with blue clouds and a purple horizon. Pumpkins, including a large jack-o'-lantern with a menacing grin, sit on the ground. The whole scene feels creepy and haunted.

 Cost: $37.25

 October 27: 5 - 7:30 p.m.

 Course Code: 77541, register online for October 27th session

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Painting Workshop - Christmas on the Farm

This is a peaceful winter scene. A red barn with a green Christmas wreath sits in deep snow. Snow-covered pine trees and bare trees surround it. The sky is a soft orange, like a sunset. Everything looks calm and festive, like Christmas on a quiet farm.

 Cost: $37.25

 November 17: 2:30 - 5 p.m.

 Course Code: 77542, register  online for November 17th session

 December 1: 5 - 7:30 p.m.

 Course Code: 77543, register online for December 1st session

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.

  • Cost: $88.66 (prorated for late registration)
  • Mondays, September 15 to December 1
  • 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
  • Lower Games Room at McDonnel Street Community Centre
  • Course ID: 77426, Register here

Excluding October 13th - Thanksgiving Monday

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.

  • Cost: $32.60 (prorated for late registration)
  • Tuesdays, September 16 to October 14
  • 1 - 2 p.m.
  • Lower Games Room at McDonnel Street Community Centre
  • Course ID: 78559, Register here

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!

  • Cost: $62.30
  • Tuesdays, September 16 to November 4 (excluding September 23)
  • 6:30 - 8 p.m.
  • Banquet Hall at Healthy Planet Arena
  • Course ID: 76260

Test your precision and aim in friendly competition with fellow Shuffleboard enthusiasts at the McDonnel St Community Centre. Our league welcomes all skill levels. Enjoy camaraderie, improve your game, and avoid the kitchen in a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Try out our Adult Mixed League and let the games begin! Each week, participants will rotate through different teammates and opponents. This program is for people who are at least 18 years of age.

  • Cost: $48.36 (prorated for late registration)
  • Thursdays, September 18 to October 23
  • 6:30 - 9 p.m.
  • Lower Games Room at McDonnel Street Community Centre
  • Course ID: 77997, Register here

You're invited: Monthly Hot Lunches & Social Hour for Seniors!

Join us for a warm, delicious meal and even warmer company at our Monthly Hot Lunch, 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.

Spaces are limited each month, so be sure to register early! Come hungry and leave happy.

October Menu: Individual Chicken Pot Pies, courtesy of That's a Wrap Catering

  • Cost: $11 + tax
  • Registration Cut-off: Tuesday, October 14 at 12:00 noon
  • Lunch served 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. in Upper Banquet Hall at McDonnel Street Community Centre
  • Course ID: 78578, Register here

Contact Us

City Hall
500 George St. N.
Peterborough, ON
K9H 3R9

Phone: 705-742-7777
Toll Free: 1-855-738-3755
Email Us

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