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.

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.

Walking Club

June 16 – August 27, 2026

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Libro Centre, Amherstburg

Stay active and socialize with the Amherstburg Walking Club! This free Seniors Active Living Centre (SALC) program offers a combination of indoor track walking and outdoor trail walks throughout the summer.

Participants will enjoy:

Indoor walking sessions on the Libro Centre walking track
Outdoor walks along the Libro Trail (weather permitting)
Special guest presentations and wellness information sessions
Opportunities to meet new people and stay active in a welcoming environment

Featured Sessions

June 23 – Pole Walking Demonstration with Milestone Physiotherapy
July 7 – Amherstburg Family Health Team Information Session
July 21 – Orthotics Information Session with Milestone Physiotherapy
August 6 – Guided Outdoor Warm-Up with Sarah Fischer from Reflexology Amherstburg

Program Schedule

Tuesdays

June 16, 23, 30 – Indoor Walking Track
July 7, 14, 21, 28 – Indoor Walking Track
August 4, 11, 18, 25 – Indoor Walking Track

Thursdays

June 18, June 25, July 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27 – Outdoor Libro Trail Walks
Outdoor walks are weather permitting

Registration

This program is free and funded by the Government of Ontario through the Seniors Active Living Centres Program. In order to have a proper headcount for presentations and communicate any updates, we are asking participants to register with us.