Sauga connections for older adults
You’re invited to join us for various activities through your computer, tablet, or phone. Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun and connect with familiar friends or make new ones. Each activity and fitness class is offered weekly (see the list below).
Our events are free, and we will never ask you for your credit card information. If you are asked to provide a credit card, it is not a legitimate City of Mississauga event.
Weekly activities for older adults
Monday Yarn Crafters 1:30 to 2:30 pm
Join us to connect and show off your current projects or start a new one. We would love to see and chat with you. Even if you don’t have a project on the go.
Join us with your computer or tablet
Phone-in details:
1-647-484-1596
when prompted, use meeting number 160 074 3306
Our events are free, and we will never ask you for your credit card information. If you are asked to provide a credit card, it is not a legitimate City of Mississauga event.
Tuesday Coffee Talk 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Bring your favourite cup of coffee or tea and let’s chat. Each week we have a special guest joining us.
April 23 – Canada Dental Plan Care & Caregiver Benefits.
- Join us on April 23. Presented by Service Canada
April 30 – Seated Ballet.
- Join us on April 30. Presented by the City of Mississauga (Culture)
May 7 – Artist Talk with Jessie Chui. Learn more about her work as a floral sculpture artist and demonstrate some of the techniques she uses in her work.
- Join us on May 7. Presented by AGM
May 14 – A Seasonal Hearth: Life in Victorian Mississauga. A presentation that will explore an early settler’s life in the spring season.
- Join us on May 14. Presented by the City of Mississauga (Museums)
May 21 – Animal Services Presentation. Learn about the Animal Services shelter, the services, the law enforcement duties, and how to be responsible pet owners.
- Join us on May 21. Presented by the City of Mississauga (Animal Services)
May 28 – Working Towards a Humane Country. Discover the work Humane Canada is doing to bring about a humane country through a One Welfare lens.
- Join us on May 28. Presented by the Canadian Humane Society
Phone-in details:
1-647-484-1596
when prompted, use meeting number 160 084 8145
Our events are free, and we will never ask you for your credit card information. If you are asked to provide a credit card, it is not a legitimate City of Mississauga event.
Wednesday Fit Break 10:30 am to 11:15 am
Join our certified fitness instructors for a variety of fun, fitness classes for all levels. Classes require little to no equipment but may vary based on the format. Where possible, we will provide options to use household items.
April 17 – Low and Tone
April 24 – Drum Fit
May 1 – Walk Fit
May 8 – Functional Fitness
May 15 – Sit Fit
May 22 – Chair Pilates
May 29 – Core & Balance
Join us on Wednesdays with this Zoom link
Equipment to have on hand: soup cans, books, or other items to add weight (or light dumbbells if you have them), a medium-sized towel (3 ft long), a facecloth, a chair, and water.
Our events are free, and we will never ask you for your credit card information. If you are asked to provide a credit card, it is not a legitimate City of Mississauga event.
Please be advised that by clicking the link you will be leaving the City of Mississauga Recreation website and launching the Zoom registration page
Thursday Hot Topics 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Each week we will present a new topic of interest. Each guest speaker will discuss the topics that matter.
April 18 – Over-the-Counter Medications (Pt. 3): Cold Medications. Learn more about options and considerations for cold medications.
- Join us on April 18. Presented by Heather Hadden
April 25 – Colour Your Words Workshop. Continue working with artist and singer Carla Gonzalez Casanova to develop your poetry skills.
Materials required: Sketchbook, pens, pencils, markers, and art media on hand.
- Join us on April 25. Presented by AGM
May 2 – Asian Heritage Month Presentation. Learn about the history of Asian Heritage Month and the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto.
- Join us on May 2. Presented by the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto
May 9 – Emergency Preparedness Seminar. Designed for older adults residing in Mississauga, to prepare for emergencies and disasters.
- Join us on May 9. Presented by the City of Mississauga (Emergency Management)
May 16 – Spring Fire Safety. Get your home and yard ready to enjoy. Learn about spring cleaning tips to ensure your home is fire-safe.
- Join us on May 16. Presented by the City of Mississauga (Fire)
May 23 – Identifying Barriers in Government Assistance Programs. Join to provide feedback regarding older adult experiences, challenges, and suggestions about government assistance programs.
- Join us on May 23. Presented by the Council of Agencies Serving South Asians
May 30 – How to create a pollinator-friendly container garden. Learn about which plants to use and why they are good for pollinator instincts.
- Join us on May 30. Presented by Jeanne McRight, President Blooming Boulevards
Phone-in details:
1-647-484-1596
when prompted, use meeting number 160 478 9027
Our events are free, and we will never ask you for your credit card information. If you are asked to provide a credit card, it is not a legitimate City of Mississauga event.
Friday Fit Break 1:15 pm to 2 pm
Join our certified fitness instructors for a variety of fun, fitness classes for all levels. Classes require little to no equipment but may vary based on the format. Where possible, we will provide options to use household items.
April 19 – Stretch & Strength
April 26 – Sit Fit
May 3 – Low & Tone
May 10 – Zumba Gold
May 17 – Chair Yoga
May 24 – Strength & Stretch
May 31 – Zumba Gold
Join us on Fridays with this Zoom link
Equipment to have on hand: soup cans, books, or other items to add weight (or light dumbbells if you have them), a medium-sized towel (3 ft long), a facecloth, a chair, and water.
Our events are free, and we will never ask you for your credit card information. If you are asked to provide a credit card, it is not a legitimate City of Mississauga event.
Please be advised that by clicking the link you will be leaving the City of Mississauga Recreation website and launching the Zoom registration page
All virtual sessions open 5 minutes before the designated start time. If you require support to either join by computer or by phone, we will be available up to one hour before the program start time to help walk you through the process.
Contact:
Brooke Costa at 905-615-4840 ext. 2654 or brooke.costa@mississauga.ca
IMPORTANT PRIVACY & SECURITY ADVISORY:
Participants in this course are advised that this course will take place ENTIRELY ONLINE using a third-party video chatting solution called Cisco WebEx Meetings. This means that, in order to participate in the class, you will be required to download and configure the Cisco WebEx Meetings application for use on your home computer (Windows or Mac OS X), tablet (iOS or Android) or smartphone (iOS or Android).
Participants are cautioned that, by their nature, video-chatting solutions utilize the camera and microphone on their devices and that they should act accordingly. Before using WebEx Meetings, or any similar application, please ensure that your camera and microphone are functional and that they are turned OFF.
Activating your microphone or camera is entirely your choice and is not a requirement to participate in the course. However, you may not get a full experience without at least a microphone.
Be aware that it is possible that, although the City will not record the session, there is a risk that other participants (or Cisco, the WebEx Meetings solution provider) might record your voice or camera unbeknownst to you. This vendor is located in the United States and your data may end up in that jurisdiction.
Lastly, be advised that, when you are using Cisco WebEx Meetings or any other third-party application, you are agreeing to that vendor’s terms & conditions and to their privacy policy. Please consult https://www.cisco.com/c/en_ca/about/legal/privacy-full.html for further details. If any of the above is a concern to you, you are advised to register for an in-person course when these return in the coming months.