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.
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.
Please note: There are no programs on Tuesdays in July and August.
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.
July 1 – No programming (Canada Day)
July 8 – Fit, Balance and Strength
July 15 – Zumba Gold
July 22 – Low and Tone
July 29 – Chair Zumba
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 2 – Memories of an African Safari
Join us on July 2. Presented by Marylou Heenan
Marylou Heenan’s trip to Africa in the summer of 2025 was one of the most exciting experiences of her life. Seeing so many animals in their natural environment was almost unreal, and the people who made the trip a success were kind and generous. Upon her return, she was inspired to share the experience by writing about the trip and illustrating the travelogue with pictures and videos.
July 9 – Intro to War Horses
Join us on July 9. Presented by Knight School Inc.
Step into the medieval world with Knight School Inc.’s virtual program, “Intro to War Horses,” led by professional full-contact jousters. In this immersive online session, you’ll discover the three distinct types of historical war horses that ruled the battlefield while also meeting two magnificent steeds live on camera. Finally, experience the thundering thrill of the charge yourself through an exclusive first-person POV ride on a real-life war horse.
July 16 – Writing Workshop on Memory
Join us on July 16. Presented by Art Gallery of Mississauga
Join artist Cathie Jamieson for a writing exercise reflecting on lived experience, memory, and personal history: the things we remember, how we remember them, and the stories we construct around these memories.
July 23 – Pirates and Plunder! The Caribbean’s Golden Age of Piracy
Join us on July 23. Presented by Lianne Harris
Few historical figures ensnare the imagination in the same way as pirates do. The Caribbean’s Golden Age of Piracy (1650-1720) will introduce us to some of the most famous pirates who ever lived, and their surprising activities that upended the world. Beyond the rum, the talking parrots, and swabbing decks, let’s cast away, mates, and explore “Pirates and Plunder!”
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.
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 3 – Seated Total Body Tone
July 10 – Chair Yoga
July 17 – Low and Tone
July 24 – Chair Zumba
July 31 – Fit, Balance and Strength
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.
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