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 p.m.
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.
Download WebEx and then 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 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Please bring your favourite cup of coffee or tea, and let’s chat. Each week, we have a special guest joining us.
September 1 – An Apple A Day!
Join us on September 1. Presented by City of Mississauga
Explore the history, myths and interesting facts about a fall favourite: the apple!
September 8 – Birds and Cities
Join us on September 8. Presented by Toronto Wildlife
A recent landmark study found that there are almost 3 billion fewer birds in North America now than in 1970. The decline in bird populations is a serious issue, but there is hope. Find out what is contributing to bird deaths, how TWC works to save these vulnerable animals, and simple actions you can take to help.
September 15 – The Silk Road
Join us on September 15. Presented by Lianne Harris
Come take a 7000-mile trek in time and follow the Silk Road – the ancient superhighway connecting Asia to Europe. Along this fabled route we trudge our camel caravan from market to market, acquainting ourselves with unfamiliar peoples and customs, strange spices, luxurious goods, and unforgettable stories.
September 22 – Medication & Implications on Exercise Part 3: Blood Sugar, Body Temperature and Ligaments
Join us on September 22. Presented by Heather Hadden
Heather will use her expertise as a Licensed Pharmacist and Certfied Older Adult Fitness Specialist to explain the effects of land and water exercise on the body. Learn how certain disease states can affect exercise, how medications (prescription, over the counter and herbal) may alter body systems, and the necessary precautions to take when exercising. She will also discuss medications that can lower blood sugar, alter body temperature and temperature regulation, and affect ligaments. The emphasis will be on continuing to exercise safely when on medications that have these effects.
September 29 – Details coming soon
Details coming soon.
This is a friendly reminder to download WebEx in advance.
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 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Join our certified fitness instructors for various 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.
September 2 – Chair Zumba
September 9 – Walk Fit
September 16 – Seated Strength and Stretch
September 23 – Zumba Gold
September 30 – Fit, Balance and Strength
Join us on Wednesdays with this Zoom link
Equipment to bring: 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 issues that matter.
September 3 – Details coming soon.
Details coming soon.
September 10 – Collaging with Memories
Join us on September 10. Presented by City of Mississauga
Repurpose old photos and scrap paper to create creative collages. We will be using examples from Hollie Chastain, a mixed media illustrator based in Tennessee.
Materials: Coloured scrap paper/ magazines, scissors/ exacto knife, photocopies of old photos, backing cardstock, glue, shape punches.
September 17 – Transforming Family History Into Art: Screening & Conversation with Artist A.S.M. Kobayashi
Join us on September 17. Presented by Art Gallery of Mississauga
Join award-winning artist A.S.M. Kobayashi for a special screening and conversation. Kobayashi will present her short documentary, File No. 2304, a poetic and powerful film based on the WWII government file that documented the forced displacement and internment of her Japanese Canadian family. Following the film, Kobayashi will introduce her new project, Electric Neon Clock, a multimedia performance and installation that reimagines the contents of this custodial file. The conversation will touch on researching family history through archives and site visits and will also prompt participants to create materials to share with their family to help preserve memories and family legacy.
September 24 – Around the World in War Horses
Join us on September 24. Presented by Knight School
This engaging event brings the pasture right to your screen! During this interactive tour, we will walk through our fields to introduce you to a diverse array of global horse breeds, showcasing a fascinating variety of sizes and types. As we meet each horse face-to-face, you will discover the heroic roles their ancestors played in historical conflicts and learn how these incredible breeds have adapted to modern life today. Saddle up for a unique journey through equine history!
This is a friendly reminder to download WebEx in advance.
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.
Friday Fit Break 1:15 pm to 2 pm
Join our certified fitness instructors for various 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.
September 4 – Sit Fit
September 11 – Total Body Tone
September 18 – Chair Yoga
September 25 – Seated Total Body Tone
Join us on Fridays with this Zoom link
Equipment to bring: 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 join by computer or phone, we will be available up to one hour before the program starts 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.