Stay Active Stay Connected 55+ Program
Stay Active Stay Connected
Stay active, meet new people and discover new ways to connect with your community.
Stay Active Stay Connected is a free community recreation initiative for adults 55+ in Severn. The program is designed to support healthy aging by creating more opportunities to stay active, learn new skills, meet others, and participate in community life.
Something for everyone
Stay Active Stay Connected will offer a variety of free activities and opportunities throughout the year.
Programming will include structured activities such as: fitness and movement, guest speakers, and workshops, and learning opportunities.
There will also be more casual opportunities to connect with others through activities, games, and social time.
There is no membership or long-term commitment. Residents can choose the activities and opportunities that interest them and participate in the way that works best for them.
Borrow recreation equipment for free
Stay Active Stay Connected will also include a free lending library, giving residents access to recreation equipment and other resources to use outside scheduled programs.
Planned items include snowshoes, pickleball equipment, fitness equipment, puzzles, books, tablets for technology learning and more.
Information about available equipment and how to borrow items will be shared as the program develops.
Program schedule
The program runs Mondays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays feature structured activities, including fitness classes and guest presentations beginning at 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays offer an informal opportunity to connect over free warm drinks, games, conversation and more from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
These sessions are free! No registration is required.
| Program date | Program description | Instructor or guest speaker |
| Monday, September 21 | Program open house | Township of Severn staff |
| Monday, September 28 | Resistance band fitness class | Diana Knapp |
| Monday, October 5 | Mortgage Man information session | Tammy Reynolds |
| Monday, October 19 | Severn Township Public Library Pop-Up | Dee Byers |
| Wednesday, October 28 at 11:30 a.m.* | Strength and Stretch fitness class | Katie Grube |
| Monday, November 2 | Heart Health | Couchiching Family Health Team |
| Monday, November 9 | Gentle Free Weights fitness class | Diana Knapp |
| Monday, November 16 | Strength and Stretch fitness class | Katie Grube |
| Monday, November 23 | Nutrition for Older Adults | Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit |
| Monday, November 30 | Holiday Crafting with Carolyn | Carolyn Martin |
| Monday, December 7 | Low Impact DK Dance | Diana Knapp |
*Rescheduled from Monday, October 26 to accommodate a Municipal and School Board Election voting station.
More sessions will be announced soon!
Help shape the program
Stay Active Stay Connected is intended to grow with the interests and needs of the community. Participant ideas and feedback will help shape future activities, workshops, and recreation opportunities.
Check this page regularly for program schedules, volunteer opportunities, upcoming activities, lending library information and other updates.
Stay Active Stay Connected is funded by the Government of Ontario through the Seniors Community Grant Program.
The views expressed in this publication are the views of the Township of Severn and do not necessarily reflect those of the Province of Ontario.
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