Through the New Horizons for Seniors Program 2025–2026, South Winnipeg Community Centre offered recreational, educational, wellness and social activities that helped older adults stay active, develop useful skills, express their creativity and build meaningful community connections.
Each activity created a welcoming opportunity for seniors to build confidence, explore interests, practise useful skills and spend time with others.
Gentle movement
A Chinese instructor introduced participants to Wu-style Tai Chi, one of China’s traditional styles. The slow, controlled movements encouraged balance, coordination, concentration and gentle activity.
Mind-body wellness
Participants explored a traditional Chinese mind-body exercise combining gentle movement, posture and controlled breathing to encourage relaxation, awareness and renewed energy.
Music and movement
Paired with catchy music, line dancing became one of the most popular activities. It provided a fun way to practise rhythm, movement, coordination, control and memory.
Creative expression
Guided by an experienced art teacher, participants enjoyed afternoons of creativity and artistic self-expression. Bringing their completed pieces home added an extra sense of pride and joy.
Digital confidence
A patient instructor helped participants use cellphones and tablets, beginning with basic functions and progressing to apps, photographs, calendars and other helpful digital tools.
Everyday mental wellness
The facilitator shared practical strategies, helpful tips, activities and games to support everyday memory and help participants understand natural age-related memory changes.
Expert presentations
Guest professionals shared useful information about housing, home organization, personal wellness, mobility and safety.
A real estate professional specializing in senior housing discussed the benefits and challenges of remaining at home, along with safety and planning considerations.
Participants received thoughtful guidance about deciding what to keep, donate or discard after living in the same home for many years.
A physiotherapist specializing in women’s health discussed changes that may arise with age and practical ways to support strength and function.
A physiotherapist experienced with older adults discussed fall risks, prevention tips, environmental factors and balance exercises.
Lasting program resources
