Sauga connections for older adults
You’re invited to join us for a variety of 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 are offered on a weekly basis (see the full list below).
All of 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 for some time 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
All of 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.
October 3 – Active Ageing: meditation, rest and relaxation.
Join us on October 3 Presented by the City of Mississauga
October 10 – Art Talk: Artist Angela Chao – watercolours. A 45 minute in-depth conversation about Artist Angela Chao’s history in art. How she came into being an artist, accomplishments, purpose in creating art and a slide show of pieces of abstract art created in Mississauga.
Join us on October 10 Presented by the Art Gallery of Mississauga
October 17 – Using and understanding the Cloud. Cloud computing is revolutionizing the way we store and access data and tools on our digital devices. Join us in a webinar that will provide comprehensive yet easy-to-follow insight into the world of cloud computing. We will help you identify when, why, and where to keep your files in the cloud, what cloud subscriptions to consider, how to share folders in a collaborative online space with family and friends and navigate mobile access to cloud files. Enhance your understanding of how cloud services work and how you can leverage them in your daily life.
Join us on October 17 Presented by Tech Coaches
October 24 – Safe medication use for older adults.
Join us on October 24 Presented by SGT Wellness
October 31 – Spooky spiders. Happy Halloween! Join The Riverwood Conservancy to learn about the fascinating world of Ontario’s Spiders. While they might send shivers down some spines, these incredible creatures are an essential part of our ecosystems.
Join us on October 31 Presented by Riverwood Conservancy
Phone-in details:
1-647-484-1596
when prompted, use meeting number 160 084 8145
All of 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. No fitness equipment is required, but we will be making use of the things you have at home.
October 4 – Active agers fitness class
October 11 – Drum fit
October 18 – Strength and stretch
October 25 – Chair yoga
Join us 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.
All of 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.
October 5 – Active8 for ageing. Learn about 8 key factors to help keep you moving and grooving.
Join us on October 5 Presented by the City of Mississauga
October 12 – Travel tips and tricks for older adults. Want to know what to expect when coming to Pearson Airport? Don’t worry we’ve got you covered with new tools to make flying easier. Join us as we look at ways to help make your travel plans that much smoother from cutting down on wait times to breezing through security. We’ve got tips and tools to keep you on time. Have your boarding pass ready, we can’t wait to see you.
Join us on October 12 Presented by the Greater Toronto Airport Authority
October 19 – Income tested benefits. Service Canada will be further educating us on the following: Supplemental OAS Benefits, Allowance, Allowance for Survivor and the Guaranteed Income Supplement. Also presented will be the Canada Pension Plan Death Benefit and the CPP Survivor’s Pension.
Join us on October 19 Presented by Service Canada
October 26 – Hands on art: watercolour with Angela Chao. In this beginner’s online watercolour workshop for older adults, we will explore watercolour techniques, focusing on painting fall flowers and foliage. Create a beautiful watercolour wreath that embodies the colours and textures of autumn. Join us for a relaxed, creative, and inspiring experience. Materials needed: watercolour paper, watercolours, brushes, water, paper towel.
Join us on October 26 Presented by the Art Gallery of Mississauga
Phone-in details:
1-647-484-1596
when prompted, use meeting number 160 478 9027
All of 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. No fitness equipment is required, but we will be making use of the things you have at home.
September 29 – Bollywood fitness (chair)
October 6 – Sit fit
October 13 – Walk fit
October 20 – Zumba
October 27 – Fit, balance and strength
Join us 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.
All of 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:
Jackie Ellicott at 905-615-4810 ext. 2652 jackie.ellicott@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.