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
Please note: there is no programming on Monday, August 3rd.
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.
Please note: There are no programs on Tuesdays in July and August.
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.
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.
August 5 – Seated Low and Tone
August 12 – Fit, Balance and Strength
August 19 – Zumba Gold
August 26 – Low and Tone
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.
July 30 – The Ojibwe Horse in Ontario
Join us on July 30. Presented by Grey Haven Ranch
The only Indigenous horse breed in Canada, the Ojibwe horse, per our elders, has been here “forever.” Certainly, their history in northwestern Ontario with the Anishinaabe bands is long and interesting. We will explore that tradition as well as how these little horses have dodged and continue to dodge extinction for so long.
August 6 – A Sweet History
Join us on August 6. Presented by City of Mississauga
Explore the history of and learn interesting facts about everyone’s favourite summertime treat: ice cream!
August 13 – Drawing the Discarded
Join us on August 13. Presented by Art Gallery of Mississauga
Over the course of one’s life, many accumulate an excessive amount of stuff because we live in a hyper-consumer culture. Working with the forgotten or thrown away, participants will spend an hour drawing a series of sketches while talking about how the production of objects are dependant on the extraction and use of Land and Water. Once finished, Dr. Jill Price will demonstrate how to use digital cameras to create a small animation. Whether a cellophane candy wrapper, plastic pill bottle, kleenix or collectible, this workshop will be an fun exercise to examine how things have agency over humans physically and psychologically.
August 20 – Intro to Mounted Medieval Games
Join us on August 20. Presented by Knight School Inc.
Journey through three types of historical war horses as our mounted knight demonstrates how we train our equine partner. Learn 3 different types of mounted medieval games associated with each type of war horse, including catching rings on swords, throwing a sharpened spear from a charging horse and hitting a quintain with an 11 ft long solid wood lance.
August 27 – Arthritis Awareness
Join us on August 27. Presented by Home Instead
Join Dan Gallagher from Home Instead for an informative Arthritis Workshop. This educational session is designed to help older adults, caregivers, and families better understand arthritis, its impact on daily life, and practical strategies for managing symptoms while maintaining independence. Arthritis is one of the most common chronic health conditions affecting older adults, and can cause pain, stiffness, reduced mobility, and make everyday activities more challenging. Understanding the condition is the first step toward managing it effectively. This workshop will provide valuable information on recognizing symptoms, exploring treatment options, staying active safely, and learning techniques that can improve quality of life.
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.
July 31 – Fit, Balance and Strength
August 7 – Gentle Yoga
August 14 – Walk Fit
August 21 – Chair Yoga
August 28 – 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.