What's Happening

Choose from a variety of 55+ recreation programs to help keep you connected, active and engaged. Whitby 55+ Recreation offers regular classes, workshops, seminars and drop-in programs and events to keep you busy.

We're Looking For Instructors

55+ Recreation is dedicated to keeping older adults active and engaged in the community. We are currently looking for passionate individuals to lead:

• guitar classes

• gymnasium sports programs

• pickleball learn to play / drills programs

Positions:

Instructors needed to lead 55+ beginner guitar lessons, gymnasium sports on a contract basis.

• Rate of Pay - $28.35/Hour

• Current openings for daytime and evening classes

Qualifications

• Experience teaching older adults

• Current CPR Certification

• Sports:

• Experience instructing or assisting in the instruction of sports programs

• Knowledge of various sports rules and regulations

• Guitar:

• Experience playing guitar and / or teaching learn to play guitar lessons

• Knowledge of guitar teaching styles

If you have a special talent that you would like to share or are qualified to instruct in these areas contact: 55plus@whitby.ca

Celebrating 50 Years of the Whitby 55+ Recreation Centre!

In February 1976, the Whitby Seniors Activity Centre opened its doors for the very first time, a welcoming 5,000-square-foot space where 105 members gathered to connect, learn, and stay active. What began as a small community hub has grown into the vibrant Whitby 55+ Recreation Centre we know today: 16,000 square feet of dynamic programming space offering recreation, leisure, and special events for nearly 3,000 members aged 55+.

As we enter 2026, we’re excited to honour 50 years of community, friendship, and lifelong learning. Throughout the anniversary year, we’ll be rolling out special events, memory-sharing opportunities, and recognition activities that celebrate our rich history and the people who have shaped it.

Stay connected and be part of the celebration! Visit the Centre regularly and pick up our monthly calendars for event details, displays, and activities happening throughout the year. Here’s to 50 years—and the many more memories still to come!

Classes and Workshops

Classes, workshops and information sessions are offered in seasonal sessions throughout the year. They include classes in fitness, dance, arts, languages, music and technology. To explore classes and to register go to www.whitby.ca/getactive.

Sports Leagues

55+ Recreation Sports leagues are run by volunteer convenors at a variety of locations. Current leagues include: Pickleball, Badminton and Tennis. To register go to www.whitby.ca/getactive and search for your sport of choice.

Drop-In Programs

Drop-In programs are run by volunteer convenors and are available for everyone age 55+ who holds a current 55+ membership. A $2 participation fee is charged at each visit and is collected by the convenor, unless otherwise stated. See the drop-in programs schedule below.

Please note: Dates and times are subject to change. Convenors will be notified ahead of time if there are any cancellations due to weather, special events, staffing and circumstances out of our control.

Band Practice

Mondays 6:30pm-9:30pm

55+ Recreation Centre

*No program June 22-August 31

Bid Euchre

Thursdays 6:30pm-9:30pm

55+ Recreation Centre

Bingo

Thursdays 6:30pm-9:30pm

55+ Recreation Centre

Book Club

Last Friday of the month(September-June) 1:30pm-3:00pm