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Located near Oakville
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* circle time (ages 1-3)
* art therapy
* one-on-one counselling
* Circles of Reconciliation
* Peer Support program
* Anti-Human Trafficking Support
Harm Reduction
* harm reduction supplies and naloxone overdose prevention kits
* community support and referrals
* regular visits from Halton Harm Reduction van
Food Pantry
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Year Round Income Tax Assistance
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Gas & Hydro Bill Assistance
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Other community agencies providing programs at this location include:
* The Bridge: Halton
* STRIDE
* Home Suite Hope
* Women's Centre of Halton
* CMHA Halton
* Elizabeth Fry Society
* SAVIS
* ADAPT
* Summit Housing and Outreach Programs
Recreation and Culture department offers adult programs for a variety of interests including:
- Clay
- Cooking and Nutrition
- Culture Days
- Dance
- Digital Arts and Technology
- Fibre Arts
- Fine Arts
- Fitness and Wellness
- Learning and Life Skills
- Martial Arts
- Museum Programs
- Music
- Sport
- Theatre Arts
- Woodworking
Registered Programs
- Browse regsitered programs and workshops online
Drop-in Programs
- Browse drop-in programs online
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Aquatic Centre
- features two separate pools
- lap pool is 25 m in length, six lanes wide and 12 ft deep which is ideal for our local synchronized swimmers
- leisure pool is a warm water pool, perfect for therapeutic programs
Gymnasium
- offers 10,000 sq/ft of active space and is ideal for elite and beginner sports
- two regulation-sized volleyball courts
- four regulation-sized pickleball/badminton courts
- one NBA-sized basketball court
- two youth basketball courts
- dividing wall for multipurpose activities
Fitness Centre
- over 2,000 sq/ft space boasts diverse strength and cardio equipment including a new step rehabilitation stationary bicycle
Group Fitness Studio
- hardwood sprung floor, natural lighting and floor-to-ceiling mirrors
- for Pilates, Yoga and strength training programs
Walking Track
- Oakville's largest indoor walking track
- outer lane is 117 m in length and was built with Mondo high performance flooring
Meeting Rooms
- two large multipurpose spaces
- Room 1 is 1,249 sq/ft and has a room capacity of up to 105 people (approximately 50 people seated at tables)
- Room 2 is 1,744 sq/ft can accommodate up to 157 people (approximately 80 people seated at tables)
- a small boardroom-style meeting room is located on the second floor
Café
- Reynolds St. Café is located in the lobby
Neighbourhood Park
- a 0.6 hectare neighbourhood park
* Family & Young Child Programs
* Youth & Adult Programs
* Low Income Supports
* Food bank
* Licensed Child Care Centre
* Rental Facilities
Other community agencies providing programs at this centre include:
* ROCK
* HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters)
* Support House
* ROCK (Nelson Youth Centres)
* Girl Guides of Canada
Services also offered at Churchill Neighbourhood Centre
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Located in the Iroquois Ridge Community Centre, the older adults room offers many programs and opportunity to socialize
For more information about programs or drop-ins, check out:
Also at this location:
- Friendship Luncheon, Thu 11 am-2:30 pm
Recreation and Culture department offers adult programs for a variety of interests including:
- Clay
- Cooking and Nutrition
- Culture Days
- Dance
- Digital Arts and Technology
- Fibre Arts
- Fine Arts
- Fitness and Wellness
- Learning and Life Skills
- Martial Arts
- Museum Programs
- Music
- Sport
- Theatre Arts
- Woodworking
Registered Programs
- Browse regsitered programs and workshops online
Drop-in Programs
- Browse drop-in programs online
A complete fitness, recreation and cultural facility that includes:
Fitness Centre
- certified instructors and trainers
- sprung wood aerobics floor
- circuit & weight training equipment
- free weights
- cardio equipment
- treadmills
- elliptical trainers
- cycles
- rowers
- outdoor tennis courts
Pool
- eight lane swimming pool with ramp access and leisure pool with a water slide, hydrojets and stair access
- pool offers full range of learn to swim classes for ages 4 months-adult
- offers public and private swim lessons, leadership and specialty classes
- recreational swims, including combo, length and family swims
- family change rooms (aquatics)
Pools, gym, four community rooms, are available for rent
Also at this location:
- Iroquois Ridge Branch library - more information here
- Iroquois Ridge Older Adults Centre - more information here
A community group which aims to develop a model of Canadian Muslim Community that merges the faith with the challenges of modernity
- offers programs designed to enrich the faith, intellectual and personal development, general life skills of individuals and families
- strives to preserve Arabic language with classes for Arabic and non-Arabic speakers
- creates partnerships and cooperation with other associations for the benefit of Dar community and Canadian society at large
- Quran classes
- DAR Quran Teaching Islamic Studies for youth
Programs include:
Dar Community Support
- if you need help picking up food or medical supplies DAR volunteers are ready to help
DAR Food Program
- a food bank for the needy and new immigrants every week
- for more information, see listing (OAK0010)
Salam Neighbor
- main objective is to create events throughout Halton to unite People of Faith
- demonstrating how different cultures, religions & perspectives could all live & be under one roof
Muslim Match
- goal is to help sincere and serious Muslims to form an Islamic family
Dar Sports
DAR Al-Quran
Online Programs
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Club for older adults offering drop-in programs, located in River Oaks Community Centre
For more information about programs or drop-ins, check out:
Recreation and Culture department offers adult programs for a variety of interests including:
- Clay
- Cooking and Nutrition
- Culture Days
- Dance
- Digital Arts and Technology
- Fibre Arts
- Fine Arts
- Fitness and Wellness
- Learning and Life Skills
- Martial Arts
- Museum Programs
- Music
- Sport
- Theatre Arts
- Woodworking
Registered Programs
- Browse regsitered programs and workshops online
Drop-in Programs
- Browse drop-in programs online
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Offers a full range of recreational activities, instructional classes, and fitness programs including group cycling, fitness assessments, hang training, personal training and registered massage therapy
Equipped with:
- indoor track
- circuit, weight training and cardio equipment
- fitness studio with sprung aerobic floor
- spinning studio
- squash and racquetball courts
- two ice pads
- skate and helmet rentals
- accessible change rooms and showers
- sauna
- community rooms which are available for rent
Designated as a local cooling centre during times of extreme heat and a warming centre during times of extreme cold
Recreation and Culture department offers adult programs for a variety of interests including:
- Clay
- Cooking and Nutrition
- Culture Days
- Dance
- Digital Arts and Technology
- Fibre Arts
- Fine Arts
- Fitness and Wellness
- Learning and Life Skills
- Martial Arts
- Museum Programs
- Music
- Sport
- Theatre Arts
- Woodworking
Registered Programs
- Browse regsitered programs and workshops online
Drop-in Programs
- Browse drop-in programs online
A recreation centre offering a full range of recreational activities, instructional classes, and fitness programs
Programs and services include:
- pre-registered classes and camps
- ice pad, 200 by 85 feet
- double gymnasium
- drop-in programs, recreational skating, skate and helmet rentals
- programs for those ages 50+ in the Older Adults Centre
- an indoor track
- fitness centre with circuit, weight training and cardio equipment
- Oakville Hockey Development programs
- fitness and wellness programs
- Kinsmen Pine Room, Board Room and Meeting Rooms available for public meetings and events
- assistance with program fees may be available through the Town of Oakville subsidy programs
Designated as a local cooling centre during times of extreme heat and a warming centre during times of extreme cold
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A recreation centre for older adults, offering both registered and drop-in programs
For more information about programs or drop-ins, check out:
Also at this location:
- Friendship Luncheon, Tue 11 am-2:30 pm
- Kerr Street Singers, Fri 10:30 am-12 noon (Sep-May)
The YMCA offers a variety of programs and activities for various age groups.
Preschool & Family Programs
- Family Gym Kids (Infants-5 yrs, Parents/Guardians must remain in the program with their child)
- Gym Time (2.5-5 yrs)
- Family Zumba
- Family DrumFit
- Preschool Playtime (2.5-5 yrs)
Child and Teen Programs
- Game On (6-12 yrs)
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Friday Youth Nights at the Y (10-17 yrs)
Child & Teen Fitness
- Teen Conditioning
Sports & Recreation
- Family Badminton, 6+ yrs
- Drop-in Basketball, 13-16 yrs
- Registered Basketball Programs
- Jiu-Jitsu, 6+ yrs
- Open Rock Climbing, Kids under 10 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian
- Soccer, 3-8 yrs
- Taekwondo
Family Fitness and Sports
- Family Drum Fit
- Family Zumba
Aquatics
- Swim Lessons
- Aquatic Specialty Sports/Clubs
- Aquatic Certifications
Birthday Parties
- Gym Kids (recommended for 2-6 yrs)
- Swim (recommended for 2-12 yrs)
- Sports (recommended 6-12)
For a complete list of programs visit the website
An organization offering a variety of recreational programs and activities for adults ages 16+
Activities and Areas of Interest:
- Group fitness
- Sports and recreation
- Aquatics
For a complete list of programs visit the website
For a listing of YMCA of Oakville programs see ymcaofoakville.org
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Sixteen Mile Sports Complex is a quad-pad arena
This fully-accessible facility features:
- one Olympic-sized ice pad with seating for 1,500 spectators
- three NHL-sized ice pads, one of which has sledge hockey benches and boards
- 20 change rooms
- two community rooms
- two shooter pads
- pro shop, Corbett's Source for Sports
- Puckz on the Fly snack bar
- Puckz Pub full service restaurant
Facility activities include:
- pre-registered classes and camps
- drop-in programs
- recreational skating - skate and helmet rentals available
- Oakville Hockey Development programs
- Oakville Recreational Hockey League
Home and office location of Oakville Blades and Skate Oakville (formerly the Oakville Skating Club)
Designated as a local cooling centre during times of extreme heat and a warming centre during times of extreme cold
Support for Ukraine
* see Facebook Page for any updates
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Cultural centre with activities including choirs, music, dancing and reflection on the heritage of the Ukraine
Rental Facilities:
- large banquet hall available year round, accommodates up to 1000 people, can be divided for smaller groups
- one room accommodates up to 100
- chapel accommodates up to 250
- renters must use facility's caterer
- catering packages available for every occasion
- fully licensed
- audio equipment available
- wireless internet
- gas fireplace in Arbour Room
- air-conditioned
- ample free parking
- not limited to Ukrainian groups
- specializes in weddings, corporate and business functions, social banquets and gatherings
- surrounded by outdoor recreational grounds
- negotiable special rate for non-profit groups
Recreation and Culture department offers adult programs for a variety of interests including:
- Clay
- Cooking and Nutrition
- Culture Days
- Dance
- Digital Arts and Technology
- Fibre Arts
- Fine Arts
- Fitness and Wellness
- Learning and Life Skills
- Martial Arts
- Museum Programs
- Music
- Sport
- Theatre Arts
- Woodworking
Registered Programs
- Browse regsitered programs and workshops online
Drop-in Programs
- Browse drop-in programs online
Visit Website
A complete fitness, recreation and cultural facility:
Fitness Centre:
certified instructors and trainers * weight training equipment * free weights * cardio equipment * treadmills * elliptical trainers * stairmasters * cycles * rowers * squash courts * outdoor tennis courts * instructional classes * fitness programs
* Oakville Gymnastics is also part of the centre
Pool:
* wheelchair accessible * leisure pool/water slide * conversation pool * sauna in pool area * public swimming * lessons
Glen Abbey Branch library
Oakville, ON, L6L 5G8 (6km)
Acts as resource hub for women in crisis, distress or transition in a caring, confidential, non-judgment and safe environment and empowers women to alleviate social isolation, foster independence, and promote self-sufficiency
Services include:
- summer camp
- community development
- volunteer opportunities
Virtual adult/youth mentorship program for youth 13-18 years, includes peer connections and support network
Generation Z
Leadership program for youth 13-18 years through sports and recreational activities
Kickin' it with Kings
Adult/youth mentorship program for Black male youth 13-18 years, addressing issues around mental health, well being, and access to culturally appropriate resources, through music and spoken word
Youth Employment Program
Skills and knowledge development to assist in job search
- interview preparation
- resume and cover letter assistance
- guest speakers, information, advice
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A recreation centre for older adults, offering both registered and drop-in programs
For more information about programs or drop-ins, check out:
Also at this location:
- Cafe Colborne offering coffee, tea and cookies
- Interlink Choir
- Seniors Working Action Group (SWAG)
- Friendship Luncheon, Wed 11 am-2:30 pm
Neighbourhood multi-service agency
Pathways to Settlement: client-centred program to facilitate newcomers' integration and participation in Canadian society
Information and Awareness Services: helps newcomers settle including information and orientation on issues such as:
- immigration, health, education and housing
- translation and interpretation
- form filling;
- referrals to government and community resources ; monthly information seminars
- supportive counselling for individuals and families;
- provides needs assessment and customized action plan on career planning
- facilitates workshops on Canadian workplace culture, resume writing, interview skills, pre-employment training and networking events
- one-on-one job search coaching and mentoring
- post-post-program follow-up and support, and job leads
- access to computers, printers, telephones, fax machines, photocopiers, Internet
Integrated Employment Services (IES) Program: see separate listing
Community Connections in School: in partnership with Peel District School Board, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada facilitates the adaptation of newly-arrived newcomers to school and community life by providing support services typically needed by newcomers in their first year in Canada, focusing on information, orientation, advocacy, referral and access
Community Connections in Library: in partnership with Brampton Library and IRCC; programs include group information sessions including sessions for seniors and English conversation circles
Seniors Program -- helps seniors enhance their knowledge and skills on various topics of interest, and engages them in activities such as social interactions and outings to to Canadian cultural sites; reduces isolation by bringing older adults together in a safe environment.
