Senior services

Find information on seniors programming, home support services, aging in Waterloo and senior centres.

Join us for free, beginner friendly, educational programs, including Age Friendly Tech and Empowered Learners! Find more information below.


On this page

  1. Senior centres
  2. Seniors active living programs
  3. Seniors leisure activities
  4. Seniors health programs
  5. Senior day program
  6. Home support services
  7. WOW Waterloo telephone program
  8. Guides and directories
  9. Celebrating seniors video series
  10. June is Seniors month

Senior centres

The Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex and the Community Pavilion are located at 101 Father David Bauer Drive. Programming for different activity levels is available.

Getting there:

  • to arrive by car, enter the east entrance from Father David Bauer Drive
  • to arrive by bus, use Route 5 Erb or Route 12 Westmount buses
  • walking distance to the WMRC east entrance from the nearest bus stops are 350 metres from the stop on the north side of Erb Street and 370 metres from the stop on the south side of Erb Street

Funding assistance is provided through the Seniors Active Living Centres Program supported by the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility.


Seniors active living programs

Many of our registered programs appeal to active seniors. Programs take place at Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex. Types of activities include:

  • dance
  • yoga
  • tai chi
  • other activities as scheduled

Check our program and classes page to learn how to register.


Seniors leisure activities

Drop-in leisure activities are available at the Community Pavilion. The fee for most activities is $2.25. A ten visit pass is available for $20.24. 

Call customer service at 519-579-1020 or email leisureprogramming@waterloo.ca for schedule information.

Types of activities include:

  • billiards
  • cards
  • knitting
  • wood carving
  • arts and crafts
  • Friday Flicks travel presentations
  • Empowered Learners lecture series

Friday Flicks

Presenters share their travel stories from around the world. Past presentations included Arizona, Dubai and the Canary Islands! Find upcoming travel presentations on our city calendar.

Empowered Learners

Join us for a free informative lecture series on a wide range of topics, including health resources. Each session includes time for questions. Find upcoming sessions on our city calendar

Waterloo Duplicate Bridge Club – scores

 

To join the weekly email list please email Sarah Kelly, Community Leisure Programmer at sarah.kelly@waterloo.ca

Waterloo Duplicate Bridge Results February 15th, 2025

Ranks

Session 8 Section A

10 Table 30 Board Mitchell Movement

Director: Bob Fletcher

Scorer: Olivia Langlois

Received 240 of 240 scores.

RankPairNames [NORTH/SOUTH RANKS]BdsTotalMax%Score
1 3 Mark Obermeyer & Shirley Chatten 24 229.00 336 68.15
2 1 Bob Fletcher & Dorothy Fletcher 24 212.00 336 63.10
3 4 Terry Stirling & Janusz Poniotowski 24 189.00 336 56.25
4 8 Douglass Grant & John Kip 24 179.00 336 53.27
5 9 Jean Plust & Bill Laight 24 169.00 336 50.30
6 5 Jim Furlong & Carl Thiel 24 162.00 336 48.21
7 6 Kelly Strome & Bill Hall 24 152.00 336 45.24
8 7 Shirley Clairmont & Millie McQuillin 24 151.00 336 44.94
9 10 Mariusz Kujawski & Dan Larocque 24 141.00 336 41.96
10 2 Judy Charbonneau & Yvonne Taliotis 24 96.00 336 28.57
RankPairNames [EAST/WEST RANKS]BdsTotalMax%Score
1 10 Jewel Manske & Terry Manske 24 257.00 336 76.49
2 4 Ronnie Lowrey & Roy Dandyk 24 188.00 336 55.95
3 8 Bill Sheryer & Peter Hambly 24 177.00 336 52.68
4 6 Keith Hillier & Len Budden 24 174.00 336 51.79
5 3 Ralph Mowat & Waclaw(Vac) Trebacz 24 165.00 336 49.11
6 2 Dilip Joshi & Ronny Mohr 24 156.00 336 46.43
7 9 Marilyn McMillan & Jane Moreau 24 146.00 336 43.45
8= 5 Karin Kuntz & Terry Strome 24 142.00 336 42.26
8= 7 Sydney Carruthers & Barb MacLennan 24 142.00 336 42.26
10 1 Vivian McLellan & Brian Wardel 24 133.00 336 39.58

Waterloo Duplicate Bridge Results February 8th, 2025

Ranks

Session 7 Section A

9½ Table 30 Board Mitchell Movement

Director: Jake Liu

Scorer: Katie Dinner

Received 216 of 216 scores.

RankPairNames [NORTH/SOUTH RANKS]BdsTotalMax%Score
1 7 Bill Fay & Marlene Fay 24 189.71 336 56.46
2 4 Bill Sheryer & Douglass Grant 24 183.00 336 54.46
3 6 Ester Neufeldt & Cec Neufeldt 24 179.14 336 53.32
4 5 Jim Furlong & Carl Thiel 24 169.14 336 50.34
5 1 Jean Plust & Bill Laight 24 168.29 336 50.09
6 9 Jake Liu & Yena Jin 24 166.71 336 49.62
7 3 Marcel Verrier & Lindsay Drummond 24 157.57 336 46.90
8 2 Mary Lou Miller & Sandra Evans 24 154.29 336 45.92
9 8 Judy Charbonneau & Yvonne Taliotis 24 144.14 336 42.90
RankPairNames [EAST/WEST RANKS]BdsTotalMax%Score
1 6 Marion Wright & Ken Tozer 21 189.43 294 64.43
2 4 Ron Gadbois & Peter Denommé 21 183.71 294 62.49
3 5 Ronnie Lowrey & Roy Dandyk 24 197.57 336 58.80
4 2 Jewel Manske & Terry Manske 21 163.29 294 55.54
5 10 Marilyn McMillan & Jane Moreau 21 145.86 294 49.61
6 3 Stella Shypula & Rose Babcock 21 144.00 294 48.98
7 1 Vivian McLellan & Brian Wardle 24 157.43 336 46.85
8 7 Keith Hillier & Len Budden 21 129.71 294 44.12
9 8 Mark Obermeyer & Shirley Chatten 21 103.00 294 35.03
10 9 Rick Linklater & Lynn Linklater 21 98.00 294 33.33

Waterloo Duplicate Bridge Club Duplicate Bridge Results 2/1/2025

Ranks    

Session 5 Section A

9½ Table 30 Board Mitchell Movement

Director: Jake Liu

Scorer: Olivia Langlois

Received 216 of 216 scores.

RankPairNames [NORTH/SOUTH RANKS]BdsTotalMax%Score
1 1 Jake Liu & Yena Jin 24 220.76 336 65.70
2 2 Bill Sheryer & Lindsay Drummond 24 200.05 336 59.54
3 8 Ronna Hoy & Douglass Grant 24 180.57 336 53.74
4 5 Jim Furlong & Carl Thiel 24 165.52 336 49.26
5 10 Judy Charbonneau & Yvonne Taliotis 24 158.19 336 47.08
6 9 Jean Plust & Barb Neibert 24 156.71 336 46.64
7 3 Mary Lou Miller & Sandra Evans 24 150.24 336 44.71
8 7 Shirley Clairmont & Brian Wardel 24 145.57 336 43.32
9 4 Marcel Verrier & Pat Paleczny 24 134.38 336 39.99
RankPairNames [EAST/WEST RANKS]BdsTotalMax%Score
1 2 Jewel Manske & Terry Manske 21 170.81 294 58.10
2 6 Marion Wright & Ken Tozer 21 165.10 294 56.16
3 8 Ronnie Lowrey & Roy Dandyk 21 155.57 294 52.91
4 4 Dave Embury & Jonay Souder 21 153.24 294 52.12
5 1 Stella Shypula & Rose Babcock 24 173.05 336 51.50
6 9 Sydney Carruthers & Marion Allan 21 148.90 294 50.65
7 3 Ron Gadbois & Peter Denommé 21 142.33 294 48.41
8 5 Vivian Powers & Lenny Lowrey 21 135.00 294 45.92
9 10 Mark Obermeyer & Shirley Chatten 21 129.14 294 43.93
10 7 Mariusz Kujawski & Leona Kujawski 24 138.86 336 41.33

Waterloo Duplicate Bridge Club Results January 25, 2025

Ranks

Session 4 Section A

14½ Table 30 Board Mitchell Movement

Director: Jake Liu

Scorer: Katie Dinner

Received 308 of 308 scores.

RankPairNames [NORTH/SOUTH RANKS]BdsTotalMax%Score
1 7 Bill Sheryer & Douglass Grant 20 238.80 400 59.70
2 2 Terry Stirling & Lindsay Drummond 20 232.20 400 58.05
3 10 Shirley Clairmont & Millie McQuillin 20 228.80 400 57.20
4 5 Jim Furlong & Carl Thiel 20 228.10 400 57.03
5 15 Ester Neufeldt & Cec Neufeldt 20 223.80 400 55.95
6 1 Jake Liu & Yena Jin 20 220.20 400 55.05
7 14 Jenny Nicholson & Connie Mercey 22 220.60 440 50.14
8 13 John Kip & Cheryl Kip 22 218.90 440 49.75
9 9 Jean Plust & Bill Laight 20 189.90 400 47.48
10 11 Bill Fay & Marlene Fay 22 207.20 440 47.09
11 6 Kelly Strome & Bill Hall 20 186.80 400 46.70
12 8 Ronna Hoy & Janusz Poniotowski 20 180.10 400 45.03
13 3 Vivian McLellan & Ev Pye 20 178.40 400 44.60
14 4 Mary Lou Miller & Sandra Evans 20 157.60 400 39.40
15 12 Judy Charbonneau & Yvonne Taliotis 22 168.60 440 38.32
RankPairNames [EAST/WEST RANKS]BdsTotalMax%Score
1 3 Roy Dandyk & Ronnie Lowrey 22 266.50 440 60.57
2 2 Jewel Manske & Terry Manske 22 263.80 440 59.95
3 10 Marion Wright & Ken Tozer 22 249.90 440 56.80
4 6 Ron Gadbois & Peter Denommé 22 243.60 440 55.36
5 5 Keith Hillier & Len Budden 22 241.80 440 54.95
6 11 Vivian Powers & Lenny Lowrey 22 236.90 440 53.84
7 14 Karin Kuntz & Terry Strome 22 234.90 440 53.39
8 7 Ralph Mowat & Waclaw(Vac) Trebacz 22 224.30 440 50.98
9 4 Stella Shypula & Rose Babcock 22 202.90 440 46.11
10 9 Marilyn McMillan & Jane Moreau 22 202.30 440 45.98
11 1 J P Fraresso & K P Tan 22 196.40 440 44.64
12 8 Mariusz Kujawski & Leona Kujawski 22 175.80 440 39.95
13 13 Barb MacLennan & Sydney Carruthers 22 171.30 440 38.93
14 12 Marne Putnam & Connie Green 22 169.60 440 38.55

Waterloo Duplicate Bridge Club Results January 18th 2025

Ranks

Session 3 Section A

13½ Table 28 Board Mitchell Movement

Director: Jake Liu

Scorer: Olivia Langlois

Received 286 of 286 scores.

RankPairNames [NORTH/SOUTH RANKS]BdsTotalMax%Score
1 10 Jake Liu & Yena Jin 20 282.30 400 70.58
2 2 Bill Sheryer & Lindsay Drummond 20 230.40 400 57.60
3 14 Dave Embury & Jonay Souder 20 228.00 400 57.00
4 12 Roy Dandyk & Ronnie Lowrey 22 237.80 440 54.05
5 5 Jim Furlong & Carl Thiel 20 214.00 400 53.50
6 8 Ronna Hoy & Douglass Grant 20 212.80 400 53.20
7 6 Kelly Strome & Bill Hall 20 194.80 400 48.70
8 13 Ester Neufeldt & Cec Neufeldt 22 211.50 440 48.07
9 1 Jean Plust & Bill Laight 20 192.10 400 48.03
10 3 Vivian McLellan & Ev Pye 20 188.10 400 47.03
11 9 Shirley Clairmont & Millie McQuillin 20 182.30 400 45.58
12 4 Mary Lou Miller & Sandra Evans 20 181.80 400 45.45
13 7 Terry Stirling & Janusz Poniotowski 22 180.40 440 41.00
14 11 Judy Charbonneau & Yvonne Taliotis 20 123.70 400 30.93
RankPairNames [EAST/WEST RANKS]BdsTotalMax%Score
1 3 Marion Wright & Ken Tozer 22 274.80 440 62.45
2 1 J P Fraresso & K P Tan 22 235.80 440 53.59
3 5 Vivian Powers & Lenny Lowrey 22 233.40 440 53.05
4 2 Jewel Manske & Terry Manske 22 231.90 440 52.70
5 7 Dilip Joshi & Ronny Mohr 22 230.80 440 52.45
6 11 Mark Obermeyer & Shirley Chatten 22 223.80 440 50.86
7 13 Karin Kuntz & Terry Strome 22 223.20 440 50.73
8 8 Peter Hambly & Helen MacDonald 22 222.20 440 50.50
9 9 Marne Putnam & Connie Green 22 213.70 440 48.57
10 6 Ron Gadbois & Peter Denommé 22 205.50 440 46.70
11 4 Len Budden & Keith Hillier 22 200.70 440 45.61
12 12 Sydney Carruthers & Barb MacLennan 22 186.90 440 42.48
13 10 Mariusz Kujawski & Leona Kujawski 22 177.30 440 40.30

Seniors health programs

Social prescribing (55+)

We're partnering with the Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario (OACAO) to participate in the Links2Wellbeing: Social Prescribing for Older Adults project. 

This project is for older adults who feel isolated and could benefit from social, recreational, or movement-based programs, such as:

  • Absolutely Art
  • Friday Flicks (travel presentations)
  • pickleball
  • billiards and more! 

If you're an isolated senior, we will refer you to this program for free!

Program benefits:

  • helps to create community connections, expanding your network of peer support
  • improves overall mental and physical health through social interaction
  • addresses non-medical, social, and physical needs, potentially reducing future hospital visits

  • reduces barriers for older adults to meet and connect with likeminded Waterloo residents

Call 519-579-1020 or email leisureprogramming@waterloo.ca for a copy of our referral form.

Hearing and foot care clinics (55+)

Join us for Wellness Wednesdays at the Community Pavilion for hearing and foot care clinics.

Remember to register in advance for these programs. There are 3 ways to sign up:

Hearing screening and hearing aid care

HearCANADA is providing a free clinic where you can get:

  • hearing consultations
  • hearing screening tests
  • hearing aid cleaning and checks

Earwax removal services

HearCANADA is providing a free clinic for earwax removal services. This helps reduce symptoms of earwax blockages such as: 

  • earaches
  • feeling of fullness
  • ringing or noises in the ear (tinnitus)
  • decreased hearing
  • dizziness 
  • cough

Foot care

We're partnering with Feet on the Go to offer a range of foot care services, including:

  • nail cutting and filing
  • reduction of corns and calluses
  • health teaching
  • diabetic foot care

There's a $2.25 registration fee to reserve your spot, and then you pay $50 directly to the foot care specialist on the day of your appointment.

Senior day program

We provide a variety of group activities for those 55+ and living with a chronic illness, physical disability or memory loss.

Programs run Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Community Pavilion. The cost is $17 per day. Subsidies are available if necessary. 

Referrals can be made through Community Care at 519-310-2222. If you have any questions or would like to know more about our program please call 519-888-6356. There is a wait list for this service.

Participants, caregivers and families are key partners in care provided by the senior day program and are supported by a Patient Bill of Rights that sets the foundation for how they can expect to interact with and be treated by all staff.


Home support services

We provide a number of support services to assist vulnerable older adults to live safely and remain active. Depending on the service, it may take one day to several months to complete registration.

Register at 519-579-6930.

Participants, caregivers and families are key partners in care provided by the home support services program and are supported by a Patient Bill of Rights that sets the foundation for how they can expect to interact with and be treated by all staff.

Three course lunches

Enjoy a delicious three course meal Monday to Friday at noon at the Community Pavilion.

We make accommodations for special dietary needs. Clients must book one business day in advance. $8/meal.

All meals are served with vegetable and salad, and include one cup of tea or coffee. All meals can be made to accommodate individual dietary requirements.

Sample menus

  • potato leek soup, baked ham, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, salad, butter tart
  • vegetable beef soup, breaded haddock, mashed potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower salad, cooked carrots, chocolate zucchini cake
  • tomato soup, shepherd’s pie, Caesar salad, orange cake
  • sweet potato soup, chicken thigh, rice, mixed vegetables, salad, pumpkin pie
  • cream of broccoli soup, sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, pudding

Grocery shopping

Getting your grocery shopping done can be a challenge. Our volunteers can assist with a list shop on your behalf. $10/shopping trip.

Home maintenance

Maintenance workers can assist with seasonal work, including lawn care, snow removal and minor repairs. The cost is $22/hour. If workers uses their own equipment the rate is $27.00/hour.

Snow removal recruitment is now open. See if you qualify for our program on our snow removal page.

The snow removal program offers services by a brokered worker that operates as an independent contractor paid directly by the client. Brokered workers are screened by Senior Services staff prior to being matched with clients. Services arrangements are made between the client and brokered worker.  

Learn more about becoming a maintenance worker

Homemaking

Dependable homemakers help with household tasks, including cleaning, laundry and meal preparation.

You will have a standing appointment with the same homemaker, scheduled weekly, bi-weekly or every four weeks.

Cost is $22/hour.

Services are provided by a brokered worker that operates as an independent contractor paid directly by the client. Brokered workers are screened by Senior Services staff prior to being matched with clients. Services arrangements are made between the client and brokered worker.

There is a waiting list for service.

Learn more about becoming a homemaker.

Telephone reassurance

When you live alone, loneliness and personal safety are issues. Our trained volunteers can call from Monday to Friday to check in and give you and your family peace of mind. This service is free.

Rides

Services are available for rides to medical appointments, activities and grocery shopping. Book your trained volunteer driver at least two business days in advance.

The cost is $5 for a one-way ride in Waterloo. Rates outside of Waterloo vary depending on the location.

Reach out to our Home Support team at 519-579-6930 to learn more.

In order to book a ride you will need:

  1. To be registered with Home Support Services.
  2. Know when your appointment is.
  3. Know where your appointment is taking place.
  4. The appointment is not for at least 2 business days.

We are unable to accommodate wheelchairs or rides to day programs. For accessible transportation, please contact Mobility Plus.


WOW Waterloo

WOW is a Seniors’ Centre Without Walls telephone program that brings social, recreational and educational programs to seniors. Enjoy guest speakers, learn new skills and have friendly conversations with other seniors in your community.

In order to join the WOW program you will need:

  1. A working telephone
  2. To be a senior in Waterloo or the surrounding community
  3. To register by calling 519-579-1020 ext. 10037
  4. To answer a brief questionnaire

After joining, you will be registered for weekly or daily activities offered on our program calendar.

Check out the latest WOW calendar
 

Check out February's WOW events

Date

10 to 10:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m to noon

1:30 to 2 p.m.
Wednesday
February 5

Readers Digest

Would you rather? Black history month
Wednesday
February 12
Little House on the Prairie Valentines fun and games Meditation with Angela
Wednesday
February 19
No programs this week  
Wednesday
February 26
No programs week  

Highlights

Black history month — Wednesday, February 5 at 1:30 p.m.

Meditation with Angela — Wednesday, February 12 at 1:30 p.m.
With Valentines Day coming up, show some love to yourself by joining Angela through her guided meditation. 

Help create a welcoming and safe environment for everyone

WOW Waterloo is an inclusive program for all older adults living in Waterloo. To promote a welcoming and safe setting for all, we ask participants to follow our Respectful Conduct Policy:

  • participate in a kind and respectful manner
  • create an inclusive environment that honours people of all cultures, traditions, faiths, genders, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experiences
  • respect all group members and their opinions, even if they differ from your own
  • allow the facilitator, volunteer or guest speaker to lead the conversation or activity
  • allow everyone a chance to speak and participate by not dominating conversations
  • maintain confidentiality – keep information shared on the call private and confidential

Guides and directories

We provide guides and directories that help older adults navigate aging in Waterloo. Explore how our guides can help you and your family stay active and stay in the community you love.

Ageing Well Directory

The Ageing Well Directory functions as a one-stop-shop for residents 55+ looking for information on housing, home support, health services, recreation and leisure, ethnic and cultural supports, and much more. 

View the Ageing Well Waterloo Directory

You can download a PDF version of the directory.

You are not alone

The City of Waterloo in collaboration with Age-Friendly Waterloo Multi-Agency Committee has developed a Guide to Improve Social Connectedness (PDF) as recommended from the city's Older Adult Social Isolation Report (2018).

The guide is intended to create awareness for older adults experiencing social isolation and provide resources to support getting connected in your community.

Hard copies of the guide are available at city recreation facilities and local libraries.


Celebrating seniors video series

Celebrate Seniors is a video campaign featuring City of Waterloo senior groups that contribute to the health and wellness of other seniors in the community.

  1. The Old Salts Seniors Canoe Club (1:09) 
  2. Owl's Nest woodcarvers club (1:29) 
  3. Creative Crafters (1:15)

June is Seniors month

Thank you for joining us for all the June is Seniors month events. Check back in the Spring for next year's events. 

2024 Senior of the Year

We're excited to announce our 2024 Senior of the Year — Jassy Narayan. Learn more about Jassy on our civic awards page.