The Active Lifestyle Centre has grown to accommodate its many senior members and programs!
In December 2012, the Centre received Federal Community Infrastructure Initiative Funding for a 3000 sq. ft. expansion to their present facility. In January 2013, the ground was broken and the construction began. An extra large auditorium, along with a storage area, accessible washrooms, a kitchen nook and an enlarged billiard room is the result of many months of planning, building, installing, painting and landscaping. The result is amazing!
One has to see it to believe it! With 1100 members registered and 190 seniors using our Centre every day, the programs are booming, the music is inspiring and the seniors are participating in everything from bridge, euchre, line dancing, hooping, clogging, choir, bingo, quilting, computer lessons, pepper, cribbage, scrapbooking, card making, drumming, Burlesque dancing, shuffleboard, carpet bowling, book club and Tai Chi, as well as foot care, manicures, massages, hearing tests, blood pressure clinics and exercise programs.
Every day, our Cafe serves a delicious and healthy luncheon at very reasonable prices. And if you like, take home is also available. Our chef caters to our birthday parties, as well as all other special events, such as Elvis and Casino night. The Centre is also available for rentals for all types of occasions with a 100 birthday party being held over the summer. Three weddings were held at the Centre last year, along with events for the Sunshine Rotary Club, Cornell School of Dance, Lions Club and the Rugby Chatham-Kent final dinner.
Our Senior Resource Fair on February 14 will showcase our wonderful Centre. We will have many dignitaries, both local and federal, on hand to celebrate our expansion. Thanks to Westhoek Construction who coordinated each building day the year has proven to be a huge success for the Centre. Our members will be enjoying the inviting atmosphere that exludes from the programs in our Centre. Please drop in to experience our magnificent Centre and all that it has to offer the seniors of Chatham-Kent.
We are growing in both numbers and space. “Be sure to check out our new expansion at the February 14, 2014 Senior Fair.”
This article was submitted by the Active Lifestyle Centre
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