Older Adult Services

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  1. Adult Day Services
  2. Friendly Visiting Program
  3. Without Walls WOW Program
  4. Older Adult Strategy
  5. Age-Friendly
  6. Seniors Month

The City of Cambridge offers a wide variety of programs for older adults and adults with disabilities who are looking to enhance their quality of life. We are committed helping older adults in our community remain healthy and age with dignity; participating in initiatives that aim to address all of the dimensions of wellness, as we continue our work toward ensuring social participation and inclusion. 

The City of Cambridge is a member of the World Health Organization Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities. As such, we are focused on building a community where policies, services and spaces are designed to enable people of all ages to live in secure and accessible physical and social environments. Age-friendly communities contribute to good health and allow people to participate fully in society throughout their lifetime. Learn more about Age-Friendly initiatives in Cambridge. 

50+ Recreation Centres

50+ Recreation Centres offer a variety of great activities for active older adults. Whether you are looking to get fit or stay fit, learn a new instrument or art form, expand your knowledge or enjoy a friendly game of cards, we have something for everyone.

 

Allan Reuter Centre (ARC)

David Durward Centre (DDC)

Ted Wake Centre (TWC)

William E. Pautler Centre (WEPC)

Address

507 King Street East

62 Dickson Street

31 Kribs Street

1145 concession Road

Hours of Operation

Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday to Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday to Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Features and Amenities
  • Variety of Activity Rooms
  • Billiard/Pool Table
  • Dining Area
  • Lounge Area
  • Kitchen
  • Tuck Shop
  • State of the Art Woodworking Shop
  • Variety of Activity Rooms
  • Conditioning Room
  • Lounge Area
  • Pool Tables
  • Quilting Studio
  • Kitchen
  • Tuck shop
  • State of the Art Woodworking Shop
  • David Durward Centre 2026 Parking Pass can be purchased for $17.34

 

  • Variety of Activity Rooms
  • Conditioning Room
  • Lounge Area
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Garden Patio

 

  • Gymnasium 
  • Conditioning Room
  • Walking Track

Contact Information

Email: 50plus@cambridge.ca

Phone: (519) 623-1340

  • ARC: ext. 4406
  • DDC: ext. 4360
  • TWC: ext. 4464
  • WEPC: ext. 4722
  • Older Adult Services: ext. 4397

Check out all the programs, clubs and events that the 50+ Recreation Centres offer. 

Follow our 50+ Facebook page for lots of great info and events.

50+ Annual Memberships

Benefits of Membership:

  • Valid at four 50+ Recreation Centres 
  • Receive 15% off discount on registered activities
  • A variety of free drop-in activities
  • Reduced rates on Conditioning Room Passes 
  • Annual General Meeting vote
  • Opportunity to take a leadership role, e.g. position on centre boards
  • Access to join clubs
  • Receive program newsletters and other direct communication about activities 

Annual Memberships are available to purchase in person or online for $40.63 +HST

Please bring your 50+ membership card when registering for programs. Please visit the reception desk to update or replace cards.

Seniors Month

June is Seniors Month! Seniors Month celebrates the invaluable contributions of older adults and is an opportunity to raise awareness of Age Friendly communities and aging well.

Join us at the Seniors Month events we have planned throughout June! To learn about programs and services the City of Cambridge offers, sign up for the monthly Age Friendly e-newsletter.

June 2 - Discover Ted Wake Centre, 6 – 8 p.m. 65124

June 3 - Advance Care Planning, 10 – 11 a.m., David Durward Centre 66055

June 3 - GRT Ride A Bus 10 a.m. – 12 noon, Ted Wake Centre 519-623-1340 ext. 4433 or agefriendly@cambridge.ca

June 3 - Ice Cream Social 1 – 2:30 p.m., Allan Reuter Centre,  65095 Fee $10

June 3 – Youth/50+ Dinner 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Ted Wake Centre 65471

June 4 - Fire Safety 10 – 11 a.m., David Durward Centre 65794

June 8 - Brain Health 1 – 2 p.m., Allan Reuter Centre 66572

June 8 - Brain Health 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., Allan Reuter Centre 66573

June 9 - Indigenous History Workshop: Kairos Blanket 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Ted Wake Centre 66574

June 15 - Elder Abuse 10 – 11 a.m., Allan Reuter Centre 63578

June 17 - Picnic in the Park 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Riverside Park, Kin Pavillion 65799 Fee $15

June 18 - Visiting Someone who has Dementia 10 – 11 a.m., David Durward Centre 66008

June 19 - Driving Safely into your Senior Years 10 – 11 a.m., Ted Wake Centre 65988

June 20 – Forest Bathing, Dumfries Conservation 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 66466

June 23 – Strawberry & Ice Cream Music Jam 2 – 4 p.m. Ted Wake Centre 65130 Fee $8.50

June 25 – Forest Bathing, Mill Run Trail, Sheffield Street, Hespeler 10 – 12 p.m. 66467

June 25 - Service Canada: Canada Pension Plan, OAS & GIS  10 – 11:30 a.m. Virtual 65798

Older Adult Strategy

We are developing an Older Adult Strategy that will provide direction for Cambridge 50+ Recreation Community Support programs and service delivery over the next 5 years. This strategy will be completed considering input from residents and key community partners and through the lens of the World Health Organizations (WHO) Age- friendly cities framework.

Project primary stages

  • Fall 2022 - January 2023 - Data collection through internal/external boards, clubs, community partners and focus groups
  • February 6 - March 10, 2023 - Older Adult Engage Cambridge public survey 
  • May 2023 - 50+ Centre Boards and Clubs Focus Groups
  • June 2023 - Older Adult Town Hall Sessions
  • Spring/Summer 2023 - Assessment of all data collection and strategy development
  • 2026 - Final Older Adult Strategy report

Your voice matters! With gratitude we thank you for your interest and input into the City of Cambridge Older Adult Strategy.  

The consultant is continuing with analysis of the survey, focus groups and Town Hall sessions. We anticipate that the final report will be presented to Cambridge City Council in 2026. 

Once City Council has reviewed and approved the Older Adult Strategy report, the report will be shared with residents and the wider community. Keep connected through the Age-Friendly webpage and e-newsletter. 

The City of Cambridge is committed to helping older adults in our community remain healthy and age with dignity. We actively engage in initiatives that address all aspects of wellness as part of our ongoing effort to promote social participation and inclusion.

Supportive Programs

The City of Cambridge offers supportive programs for older adults and adults with disabilities who are looking to enhance the quality of their life.

Adult Day Services

The City of Cambridge offers Adult Day Services for residents of Cambridge, the Township of North Dumfries and nearby areas. These programs provide social and health supports for adults who may be living with:

  • Mental-health or chronic illness
  • Physical, intellectual or cognitive impairments (e.g., early stroke, Parkinson’s disease, early-stage dementia)
  • General age-related frailty

Our goal is to help participants stay independent, active and socially connected.

  • Social & recreational activities that promote healthy living and overall well-being
  • Friendly, professional staff leading daily programs
  • Culturally inclusive: Francophone residents are welcome at all sessions, with French-speaking staff on site two days per week; Portuguese-speaking residents are welcome every day

  • Time to socialize and make new friends
  • Healthy snacks and a noon-hour meal
  • Arranged transportation (if required)
  • Medication reminders
  • Personal care assistance
  • Daily exercise programs
  • Arts and crafts, music and entertainment
  • Games and trivia to stimulate the mind
  • Special events, including an annual holiday party

Special activities may also include:

  • Indoor walking track at the William E. Pautler Centre
  • Aquafit classes in a warm-water therapy pool (Living Well program)
  • Access to a fully equipped, staffed fitness/conditioning centre (Living Well program)
  • Day trips to restaurants, museums, theatres and local attractions (Boost programs)

  • $23.59 – $30.88 per day (includes transportation if required)
  • Transportation assistance: additional $7.50
  • Financial assistance available for low-income residents (at or below the Federal Low Income Cut-Off)

Cancellation fees

  • $7.64 if notice is received before 8:30 a.m. on the day of attendance
  • $14.17 if notice is received after 8:30 a.m.

  • Monday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Offered at various locations across Cambridge

Contact Information:

English: 519-623-1340 ext. 4424
French: 519-623-1340 ext. 4737 or frenchservices@cambridge.ca

Friendly Visiting Program

Over time, individuals may begin to isolate themselves and become socially withdrawn as they find it more difficult to stay connected to friends, the community or to leave the safety and comfort of their homes. 

Friendly Visiting is funded by the Ministry of Health. The program matches a volunteer with a socially isolated older adult, or an adult with a physical disability for social and recreational in-person or phone visits for 1-2 hours per week. Activities can include conversing in and around the home, crafts, board and card games, outings, and more. 

Visiting Service is offered to those who: 

  • live in the Cambridge/North Dumfries area
  • 18+ adult living with a physical disability 
  • 50+ older adult who is socially isolated and/or experiencing mild memory loss
  • not require personal care during the visit
  • unable to attend social or recreation programs in community settings 

For referrals to this program, please contact the Friendly Visiting team at (519) 623-1340 ext. 4820 or email friendlyvisiting@cambridge.ca for more information.

The Friendly Visiting program does not provide the following services: 

  • personal and medical care
  • housekeeping
  • meal preparation
  • grocery shopping
  • provide personal, financial or medical advice 

By volunteering for the program, you can bring joy to an older adult in just a few hours a week.

Volunteer Benefits:

  • Support isolated community members by providing companionship and building meaningful relationships
  • Help build a more resilient and caring community
  • Participate in professional development training
  • Gain interpersonal skills that enhance personal growth
  • Obtain a reference letter for your service

Volunteers are required to:

  • Be a minimum age of 18
  • Meet screening requirements
  • Able to commit to at least 8 months of visits 
  • Able to commit 1-2 hours per week 
  • Complete visit journals  

Volunteers do not provide the following:

  • Personal and medical care
  • Housekeeping
  • Meal preparation
  • Grocery shopping
  • Provide personal, financial or medical advice 
  • Handling of client’s finances, cash or cards
  • Cover client’s expenses in the home or during outings 

Apply to be a volunteer by completing a volunteer application form. 

Funded by the Ministry of Health, the French Language Services program enables the City of Cambridge to support Francophone older adults across Waterloo Region and Wellington County in accessing and navigating Community Support Services.

The Francophone Support Worker provides system navigation assistance, facilitates the Without Walls French-language teleconference program twice weekly, and supports the Adult Day Programs three days per week. When there are sufficient Francophone participants, day program activities can also be delivered in French.

Call 519-623-1340 ext. 4737

Or Email FrenchServices@cambridge.ca

View the Current Volunteer Opportunities Listing for details and how to apply.

Interested in volunteering, please complete a volunteer application.

Without Walls (WOW Program)

Without Walls (WOW) is a free registered telephone program that offers small groups of older adults experiencing social isolation the opportunity to engage in conversation and recreation activities. All sessions are 30 to 45 minutes in length and are available in English and French. 

English sessions are offered on Mondays, Thursdays, and alternate Fridays at 1:00 p.m.

French sessions are offered Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., Fridays at 1:00 p.m.

Participants are given monthly calendars that outline session plans. Activities can include:

  • musical entertainment
  • health and wellness speakers
  • education and information
  • BINGO and other fun games

Date Topic
May 4 BINGO!
May 7 Famous Foursomes
May 8 Celebrating Mom
May 11 Pollinator Friendly Gardening
May 14 Feet & Footwear ft. CSC
May 21 Heart Health ft. Zhyfhs
May 22 BINGO!
May 25 Word Train
May 28 Movie: One Sentence Summaries

To register for English WOW sessions, please contact the Friendly Visiting team at (519) 513-6673 or friendlyvisiting@cambridge.ca

Programs are offered on Wednesday mornings at noon 10:30 and Friday afternoons at 1:30 in French. Please check back in April for an updated calendar.

To register for French WOW sessions, please contact the Francophone Services support worker at (519) 623-1340 ext.4737 or frenchservices@cambridge.ca

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer with us! Many volunteer roles are available with the 50+ Recreation Centres and Older Adult Services.  For more information visit our volunteer webpage or apply online.