Active 55+ SSM

🍂 It’s September! Join your friends and make new ones at our weekly Wednesday lunches at 619 Bay Street. And the best part? Our popular soups are back for the Fall! These delicious meals are just $7 and always includes unlimited coffee & tea!!

Here is what's cooking this September:

🥪 Wed, Sept 9 – Egg Salad Sandwich with Macaroni Salad
🍅 Wed, Sept 16 – Roasted Tomato Soup with BLT
🌯 Wed, Sept 23 – Butternut Squash Soup with Turkey Wrap

⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
📍 Location: 619 Bay Street

Spaces are limited! Call 705-254-6474 to reserve your spot.

🎉Bocce is Back at the Northern Community Centre!

Looking for a fun and social way to spend your Wednesday afternoons? Join us for Bocce on the indoor turf starting this Wednesday, September 2!

Whether you're an experienced player or brand new to the game, bocce is a great way to stay active, meet new people, and enjoy some friendly competition. 😊

Register now:
http://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/saultstemarie/Activity_Search/18821

As more people turn to mobility scooters to maintain their independence and stay active in the community, understanding how to use them safely is more important than ever. 🛵

Join us for a FREE Scooter Safety Seminar hosted by Wellwise. Learn about road rules, required safety equipment, and best practices for navigating roads, sidewalks, and public spaces with confidence.

Whether you're considering purchasing a scooter or already own one, this session will provide valuable information to help keep you and others safe. You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions and view a live mobility scooter demonstration.

📅 Register today: http://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/saultstemarie/Activity_Search/20847

🌟 Introducing a Brand New Program! 🌟

Discover a perfect balance of body and mind with our new Qi Yoga class! This relaxing program blends the gentle, flowing movements of Qigong with traditional yoga, stretching, and mindfulness.

Instructor Ruth Koskenoja will guide you through a series of exercises to help improve flexibility, mobility, and breathwork, while promoting a calm and centered well-being.

Join us this September and discover the benefits of this unique and balancing practice.

🔹 MONDAYS
September 14, 21, 28
11:45AM – 12:45PM
at Northern Community Centre 55+

🔹 THURSDAYS
September 10, 17, 24
5:30PM – 6:30PM
at Bay Street Active Living Centre

Don't miss this opportunity to reduce stress and improve your overall well-being. Spaces are limited!

✅ REGISTER TODAY: https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/saultstemarie/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=qi%20yoga&viewMode=list
or
📞 705-254-6474

Do you have a clothing or textile item that needs repair? 🧵🪡

Bring it to our Repair Café – Sewing Repairs and have a volunteer from Clean North help you give it a second life while helping keep usable items out of the landfill!

Examples of repairs include:
• Hems and alterations
• Torn seams and small rips
• Missing buttons and fasteners
• Patches and mending
• Sock darning
• Zipper repairs (please bring your own replacement zipper)
• Basic repairs to clothing and household textiles

Basic sewing supplies will be provided.

⏰ Register for a time slot:
1:30 p.m. – http://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/saultstemarie/Activity_Search/20310

2:30 p.m. – http://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/saultstemarie/Activity_Search/21156

3:30 p.m. – http://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/saultstemarie/Activity_Search/21157

Help reduce waste, learn repair skills, and keep your favourite items in use longer! ♻️

🍂 REGISTRATION DAY IS TOMORROW! 🍂

As you’re preparing your wish lists for tomorrow’s Fall registration, take a look at some of the beautiful Arts & Crafts classes we have coming up!

From wood burning and jewelry making to watercolour, paper crafting, Cricut projects, quilting, embroidery and festive creations, there are lots of opportunities to learn something new, get creative and make something beautiful to take home

We’ve put together a Class Samples Guide so you can see some of the projects you’ll be creating throughout the Fall. Take a look, make your wish list and get ready to register!🎨🧵

📅 Fall Registration Day: Tuesday, August 25 at 10:00 a.m.

📖 View/download the full Fall 2026 Active 55+ Guide:
https://saultstemarie.ca/play/active-55/

*Please note: Classes and projects are subject to change, and completed projects may not look exactly like the samples shown.*

🥪 Wednesday Lunch Special!

Join us at Active 55+ on **Wednesday, August 26 at 12:00 p.m.** for a delicious lunch!

Bacon Grilled Cheese with Tomato Salad
Coffee & tea included
$7.00

Spaces are limited, so be sure to pre-register!

📞 Call us Monday 705-254-6474**
💻 or Register online: https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/saultstemarie/activity/search/detail/19425?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true&locale=en-US

We’d love to see you there!

🃏 Coming This Fall: Social Euchre! 🍂

Calling all card enthusiasts! Join us for a fun and friendly game of Social Euchre — a casual drop-in program for players who already know the game.

Organize your own table, choose your partners, and enjoy games at your own pace while connecting with friends, sharing laughs, and enjoying some friendly competition.

📍 Northern Community 55+
📅 Fridays | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
💲 $2.50 Pay-As-You-Go Fee

♠️ Shuffle up, deal, and get ready for some social fun! ♥️

Registration Day Is Coming!

Registration Day is almost here! Be ready, be prepared, and get registered!

Check out our tips to help make sure you’re ready for a successful Registration Day on August 25

Want a little extra help? Drop in to one of our Online Registration Help sessions on August 19 or 20. We’ll help you get set up and ready to go.

Don’t wait! Get yourself prepared now so you don’t miss out on all the fun this fall. 🍂

Be ready. Be prepared. Get registered!

🍂 FALL REGISTRATION DAY IS COMING!

Our Fall 55+ Program Guides are officially available, and there are SO many great programs, activities and events to choose from this season!

Fall Program Guides
Pick up your guide at either location or check it out online:
https://saultstemarie.ca/play/active-55/

REGISTRATION DAY
Tuesday, August 25 at 10:00 a.m.
📍 Register in person at either location
💻 Register online
📞 Register by phone — phone lines open at 12:00 p.m.

Be ready to register! Some of our most popular programs fill up quickly, so be sure to mark your favourites and register early. ⏰

Whether you want to stay active, try something new, learn a new skill, get creative or simply spend time with friends — there’s something for everyone this fall!

Need a little extra help with online registration?

Join us for an Online Registration Help session this week on Wednesday, August 19 or Thursday, August 20. These sessions are designed to help you feel comfortable and confident registering online before Registration Day.

Register here:
https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/saultstemmarie/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&days_of_week=0000000&activity_select_param=0&drop_in=0&activity_keyword=online&viewMode=list

What are you most excited to sign up for this fall? Tell us in the comments and tag a friend who should join you!