Adult Leisure

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

The Tabletop Games drop-in is an open program for folks who like to sit down with friends and enjoy a couple of rounds of cards. During this drop-in, participants will have access to a variety of games including Scrabble, Mexican Train, Cribbage, and other card games. All skill levels are welcome - we're happy to help teach you our favourite games! 

• Thursdays
  • Beginning July 10
  • Doors open at 9 a.m., play begins at 9:30 a.m.
  • Approximately 2 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. 

• Thursday Darts has concluded until further notice. This drop-in program will resume September 11.

Zumba Gold

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).

Zumba Gold runs Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. in the Lower Games Room at McDonnel Street Community Centre

Warm up and Weights

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.

Warm up an Weights runs Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. in the Lower Games Room at McDonnel Street Community Centre.

Paint along, step-by-step in these acrylic paint workshops. The two-hour class will have participants create a painting on canvas, inspired by an original piece with the guidance of local art instructor Thom Whitby. Learn about colour-mixing, choosing the right brush for the desired effect, creating depth in art, and more. Paint and brushes will be provided for use, and a canvas is included as part of the registration fee. Limited spots are available for each workshop, so don’t wait to register! 

Painting Workshop - "Spontaneous Arrangement"

Cost: $37.50

June 26: 2:30 - 5 p.m.

• Course Code: 79380, register online for June 26 session 

Painting Workshop - Alleyway Afternoon

Cost: $37.50

July 7: 5 - 7:30 p.m.

• Course Code: 74720, register online for July 7 session

July 21: 2:30 - 5 p.m.

• Course Code: 74721,  register online for July 21 session

Painting Workshop - Stories in Silhouette

Cost: $37.50

August 11: 5 - 7:30 p.m.

• Course Code: 74722, register online for August 11

August 18: 2:30 - 5 p.m.

• Course Code: 74725,  register online for August 18

We hope you'll take a shot on the Adult Mixed Dart League! Participants will toss their way through 8 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.

• Dart League is scheduled to resume Fall 2025. Check back soon for more information

Painting Workshop - Understanding & Utilizing Perspective

Join Instructor Thom Whitby as he leads you through this 3-part painting workshop, focused on teaching concepts focused on perspective. Participants will need to attend each date, building on skills from the week prior. Each participant will receive 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.

Cost: $48.75

Thursdays, July 10, 17, and 24

3 - 5 p.m.

Course ID: 75051, Register here

Writing Workshop - Write Right

Participants will be instructed in a variety of topics from nailing down an original idea through to pointers on how to get your work published. Themes that will be explored in this 3-part workshop include: creating captivating characters, writing effective dialogue, building a strong and believable settings, expanding ideas into viable plot, and how to plan and outline a story chapter-by-chapter - among others.

Cost: $27.00

Thursdays, August 7, 14, and 21

2:30 - 4 p.m.

Course ID: 76253, Register here