Senior Active Living Centre

Ontario is committed to helping older adults stay safe, healthy, active, and socially connected in their communities. Seniors Active Living Centres (SALC) programs meet the emerging needs of Ontario seniors and reduce demand on acute care as the overall health and well-being of Ontario seniors improves.

The Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility (MSAA/the Ministry) funds the SALC program to support organizations to deliver sustainable programs to support seniors. The SALC Program is established by the Seniors Active Living Centres Act, 2017, (SALCA), which defines the SALC Program purpose “to promote active and healthy living, social engagement and learning for persons who are primarily seniors by providing them with activities and services.”

The Town of Amherstburg has been approved for Provincial funding to operate SALC programs at the Libro Centre, Amherstburg Community Services, as well as at 179 Victoria.

 

Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art which has been practiced for generations. The movements for this class are slow, with footwork choreographed by a leader. Participants learn to breathe correctly, focusing on how they intake and release air while moving. Tai Chi improves balance, strengthen muscles, improves immune function, cognitive functions and memory and can reduce depression, anxiety and other emotional or mental health conditions.

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Chair yoga dance for seniors is a joyful, accessible fitness activity blending gentle, seated yoga stretches with rhythmic dance movements to music. It improves mobility, balance, and circulation, often featuring routines like arm reaches, leg kicks, and shoulder rolls to boost energy, reduce joint pain, and uplift mood

Yoga Fit, Stretch, and Strengthen for seniors is a specialized, low-impact exercise program designed to improve functional mobility, increase joint flexibility, and build muscular strength in a safe and supportive manner.

These sessions focus on providing a safe, calm, and social environment for exercise. It is a low-impact, weight-bearing exercise that promotes cardiovascular health, balance, and strength.

Senior chair yoga is a gentle, accessible form of exercise that adapts traditional yoga poses to be performed while seated or using a chair for balance. It is designed for older adults or those with limited mobility, aiming to increase flexibility, strength, and range of motion while reducing stress.

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Those in the 55-and-over population get a chance to see what services are available for them in Amherstburg. The Active Aging Expo takes place at  the Libro Centre with vendors, line dancing demonstrations, wine and spirit samples, singing and more offered throughout the day. It is presented by the Town of Amherstburg’s recreation department and Amherstburg Community Services (ACS).

A senior walking club is a structured, community-based social group designed for older adults to engage in regular, low-impact exercise together. These groups promote health by providing safe walking routes, setting a comfortable pace, and encouraging social connection to prevent isolation.