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Older adults exercising, making music and connecting in Active Aging programs at Beaches Sandbox.
Older Adults

Move, create, learn and connect at your pace.

Gentle and active movement, cooking, music, creativity, learning, games and social programs with clear choices for different interests and abilities.

Explore Programs

Older Adults

Choose a program, then use the registration button for the live schedule, price and availability. Program details can change during the term.

Create, learn and play

Arts, language, games and learning opportunities designed to keep curiosity and connection active.

Seniors’ Creative Writing

Ages 60+ · Writing

Develop ideas and share the practice of writing in a supportive group.

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Seniors’ Crafting

Ages 60+ · Creative

Guided, social making with approachable materials and projects.

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Watercolour

Ages 60+ · Creative

Explore watercolour techniques in a welcoming class setting.

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Adult & Senior Book Club

Ages 18+ · Social learning · Free

Read, discuss and connect through a shared selection.

Fall 2026 reading list

  • September — Recipe for a Perfect Wife — Karma Brown
  • October — First Lie Wins — Ashley Elston
  • November — The River is Waiting — Wally Lamb
  • December — Group choice!

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Monday Mahjong

All ages · Games

Play and practise mahjong in a social group.

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Seniors Bingo

Ages 60+ · Games · Seniors’ Pass required

A friendly bingo session with plenty of room for conversation.

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Seniors Social — Tuesday

All ages · Social

A regular time to gather, meet people and take part in shared activities.

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Seniors Social — Thursday

All ages · Social

A second weekly option for connection and shared activities.

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Seniors’ Bridge

Older adults · Cards

Ask about the current bridge schedule and availability.

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Movement and fitness

Choose from seated, lower-impact and more active formats. Open the registration record for the current schedule and ask us if you need help selecting a class.

Low-Impact Yoga

Ages 60+ · Lower-impact movement · Seniors’ Pass required

An accessible yoga option with a gentler pace.

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Tai Chi

Ages 60+ · Mindful movement · Seniors’ Pass required

Practise controlled movement, balance and focus.

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Chair Yoga — Tuesday Morning

Ages 60+ · Seated option · Seniors’ Pass required

A chair-supported yoga class offered in the morning.

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Chair Yoga — Tuesday Afternoon

Ages 60+ · Seated option · Seniors’ Pass required

A chair-supported yoga class offered in the afternoon.

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Mat Pilates

Ages 60+ · Floor-based movement · Seniors’ Pass required

Controlled mat work supporting strength, posture and mobility.

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Upper Body Fitness

Ages 60+ · Strength · Seniors’ Pass required

Focused upper-body strength and functional movement.

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Full Body Fitness — 12:15

Ages 60+ · Strength + mobility · Seniors’ Pass required

A whole-body fitness option at the earlier Thursday time.

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Full Body Fitness — 1:30

Ages 60+ · Strength + mobility · Seniors’ Pass required

A whole-body fitness option at the later Thursday time.

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Open Gym

Ages 60+ · Self-directed · Seniors’ Pass required

Use the gym in a flexible, self-directed format.

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Groove Fit

Ages 60+ · Music + movement · Seniors’ Pass required

An upbeat movement class built around rhythm and enjoyment.

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Music and singing

Participate at your comfort level while making music with other people.

Choir

Ages 60+ · Singing · Seniors’ Pass required

Sing with a group in a welcoming community setting.

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Ukulele

Ages 60+ · Music · Seniors’ Pass required

Learn and practise ukulele with others.

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Music Makers

Ages 60+ · Participatory music

Make music together through accessible, shared activities.

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Cooking

Guided kitchen sessions that combine useful skills, shared food and good company.

Seniors’ Cooking — Tuesday

Ages 18+ · Kitchen

A Tuesday hands-on cooking option.

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Seniors’ Cooking — Wednesday Morning

Ages 60+ · Kitchen

A Wednesday morning hands-on cooking option.

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Seniors’ Cooking — Wednesday Afternoon

Ages 60+ · Kitchen

A Wednesday afternoon hands-on cooking option.

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Seniors’ Cooking — Thursday

Ages 60+ · Kitchen

A Thursday hands-on cooking option.

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More gentle and all-level yoga options

These general Yoga & Fitness classes may suit some older adults. Review the live Mindbody description and choose according to your needs and comfort.

Yoga 101 and XPRESS Yoga 101

Yoga · Foundations

Foundational instruction for people building comfort with yoga.

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Cool Flow + Restore

Yoga + restoration

Movement followed by restorative work.

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Yin + Sound

Yoga · Slower pace

Longer-held Yin poses followed by a sound bath meditation or ethereal sounds and music.

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XPRESS Roll-Out and Mobility

Mobility · Express format

Focused mobility and release work in a shorter class.

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Yin + Restore

Yoga + restoration

A slower blend of yin shapes and restorative practice.

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Not sure which program fits?

Tell us what kind of activity you want and whether seated, lower-impact or more active movement feels right. We can help you choose.

Ask the Sandbox team

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