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 pm
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 am to 12:00 pm
Please bring your favourite cup of coffee or tea and let’s chat. Each week we have a special guest joining us.
March 18 – Our Native Trees
- Join us on March 18. Presented by the Riverwood Conservancy. Explore how to identify unique trees in Mississauga and why they are important to our forests.
March 25 – Women’s Centre of Halton
- Join us on March 25. Presented by Shagufe Hossain. Get information on the organization dedicated to empowering women through education and advocacy.
April 1 – Floral Drawing Workshop
- Join us on April 1. Presented by Visual Arts Mississauga. Enjoy a guided workshop to create a layered floral drawing. Materials required: paper, eraser, range of pencil crayons.
April 8 – Oral Health Care for Older Adults
- Join us on April 8. Presented by Halton-Peel Dental Association. Learn the best oral hygiene routines and ways to decrease oral disease.
April 15 – Introduction to Autism
- Join us on April 15. Presented by Autism Ontario. A brief overview of the Autism Spectrum Disorder, and support available for adults or caregivers.
April 22 – Google Toolkit
- Join us on April 22. Presented by Tech Coaches. A guided tour of Google’s most powerful free apps, such as Gmail, Maps, Drive, and YouTube.
April 29 – World Dance Day
- Join us on April 29. Presented by the City of Mississauga (Culture).
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 am to 11:15 am
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.
March 19 – Walk Fit
March 26 – Zumba
April 2 – Chair Yoga
April 9 – Zumba
April 16 – Chair Zumba
April 23 – Low and Tone
April 30 – Strength and Stretch
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.
March 20 – No Cost, Big Impact: Free Apps and Websites Packed with Value
- Join us on March 20. Presented by Tech Coaches. An interactive lesson on selecting the best free resources to simplify or enhance everyday tasks.
March 27 – Managing Taxable Income in Retirement
- Join us on March 27. Presented by Retirement Income Group. This session clarifies how to be tax-efficient in retirement and maintain government benefits.
April 3 – Garden Myths and Legends
- Join us on April 3. Presented by the City of Mississauga (Museums). Explore myths and legends about gardening that may help your green thumb.
April 10 – Water Quality Protection
- Join us on April 10. Presented by the City of Mississauga (Environment).
April 17 – Artist Talk with Kathleen Downie
- Join us on April 17. Presented by the Art Gallery of Mississauga. Kathleen will discuss how art therapy is a sacred, mysterious process similar to alchemy.
April 24 – 911 Communications and Life Alert Devices
- Join us on April 24. Presented by the City of Mississauga (Fire).
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.
March 21 – Seated Stretch and Strength
March 28 – Stretch and Strength
April 4 – Chair Strength and Stretch
April 11 – Walk Fit
April 18 – No Programming (Good Friday)
April 25 – 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).
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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