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.
May 26 – Medication: Implications on Exercise Part 1 (Blood Pressure, Medications & Exercise)
Join us on May 26. Presented by Heather Hadden
Heather will use her expertise of Licensed Pharmacist and Certified 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.
June 2 – Learn to Paint a Night-time Skyline
Join us on June 2. Presented by City of Mississauga
Explore the power of contrast and saturation by creating a night-time cityscape using lines and dots. We will be using examples from New York based artist Yoon Hyup.
Materials: Acrylic paint (Bright colours – white, yellows, pinks, oranges, reds, blues), Black cardstock (or black canvas), round pointed paint brush, q-tips, water container, palette, rag.
June 9 – Strong Bones, Stronger Future: The Science of Fracture Prevention
Join us on June 9. Presented by Sandra Tadros Guirguis.
An evidence-based, empowering keynote that equips audiences with the tools to build and protect bone health before problems arise. Grounded in clinical research and practical strategy, this session covers bone density, strength training, nutrition, hormonal influences, and fracture prevention, helping individuals stay active, independent, and resilient for decades to come.
June 16 – Inaadiziwin (A Way of Life)
Join us on June 16. Presented by Fort William Historical Park
Learn about Anishinaabe life, including daily and seasonal routines and the contributions of Indigenous Peoples to the fur trade. Discover building materials such as spruce root and birch bark, technologies such as the birch bark canoe and snowshoe, and foods such as berries, wild rice and maple sugar. Learn about trading practices and how the knowledge and technologies shared by Indigenous Peoples with Europeans helped expand the fur trade across North America.
June 23 – Pride Matters!
Join us on June 23. Presented by MiPride Employee Resource Group
Pride is about celebrating the diversity of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, but it is also about the fight for fair and equal treatment for all. Many queer people have been told that they are not welcome or acceptable, which makes choosing to live in joy and love a radical act of resistance, as well as celebration. This session will look at some of the historical milestones that bring us to 2026 and why Pride matters today.
June 30 – Alzheimer Family Caregiver Workshop
Join us on June 30. Presented by Home Instead
Join us for a session with Home Instead that will discuss how to approach someone who has dementia and redirection.
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.
May 27 – Strength & Stretch
June 3 – Chair Zumba
June 10 – Fit, Balance & Strength
June 17 – Zumba Gold
June 24 – Low & 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.
May 28 – Nurturing Your Inner Garden: Emotional Well-Being & Self-Care for a Fulfilling Life
Join us on May 28. Presented by Good to be Good
This warm and interactive session explores the connection between emotional health and everyday self-care. Participants will learn simple, practical strategies to manage stress, cultivate positive emotions, stay mentally resilient, and build meaningful daily routines – all tailored to the realities and strengths of seniors life. No prior experience needed – just an open heart and a willingness to bloom.
June 4 – Indigenous Public Art in Mississauga
Join us on June 4. Presented by City of Mississauga
Join Mississauga’s public art curator for an introduction to the City of Mississauga’s public art collection, with a special look at recent artworks created by Indigenous artists. This talk will explore the stories behind these artworks, including the Woodlands art style that comes from the Great Lakes region. Learn how these pieces honour the original peoples of this land and how they help us understand the importance of Indigenous culture and community in Mississauga today.
June 11 – Growing Healthy Places: Mississauga
Join us on June 11. Presented by City of Mississauga
Growing Healthy Places: Mississauga aims to improve physical activity, access to nourishing food, and overall quality of life for children aged 6-13 in underserved Mississauga communities. Bringing together partners such as school communities, municipal governments, academic institutions and non-profit organizations, the initiative will support the city of Mississauga in the co-design, implementation, and evaluation of tailored solutions that meet community needs. This talk will speak about the coalition and how bringing together the partners is achieving sustainable actions.
June 18 – A Selection of Works by Dora de Pedery-Hunt
Join us on June 18. Presented by Art Gallery of Mississauga
Perhaps best known for her design of the Queen’s effigy on our coinage, this Hungarian-Canadian artist was also an accomplished medal designer who was skilled in many disciplines. This talk will use a PowerPoint slide show to highlight some of her many artworks.
June 25 – Treaty Partners: The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the City of Mississauga
Join us on June 25. Presented by Darin Wybenga, Heritage Interpreter for the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
This presentation will provide a brief overview of the history of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and treaties applicable to the City of Mississauga.
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.
May 29 – Walk Fit
June 5 – Low & Tone
June 12 – Chair Yoga
June 19 – Seated Strength & Stretch
June 26 – Sit Fit
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).
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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.
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