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For those that are missing their VON fit classes. Chatham-Kent VON Manager has you covered. Steve Bottrill is the chief VON Program Manager for Chatham Kent here are a few of his YouTube exercise videos that he is encouraging seniors to use until VON classes resume. Each week we will post a few more of […]

While Staying home to stay safe, we are looking for different opportunities to get some exercise in. Here are some wonderful unique way of stretching our muscles with seven activities for seniors to improve balance, strength and flexibility. These seven activities from the Strategies and Actions for Independent Living (SAIL) Program developed by the British […]

  As we continue to be sequestered at homes, many that love to dance are missing the opportunity to express themselves.  Fortunately the Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS),  has brought forth a wonderful opportunity for people of all ages and mobility.  They are bring dance into your home. The resources are free, easy to access, […]

  Due to the unprecedented times we live in, many of us have lost our creative outlets. Today would have been our oil painting classes at the centre if it was not closed.  So to help bring creativity back into your life we are creating a virtual art centre to bring art right into your […]

Shen Yun show ticket refunds are now processed and in the mail. We appreciate your patience. When the Badder Bus refund is received, that portion will be processed. Our gratitude to all those that supported WAAC’s bus trip! In these unfortunate circumstances we send best wishes to the Shen Yun Performing Company and hope they […]

During this time, we are looking for way to minimize our outing yet be able to purchase the essentials we need.  We have created a detail Stay Home, Stay Safe Options page to help you navigate through these times. You will find that this page has an index that links you to pages filled with […]

With us all being sequestered in our homes, many of us are using our devices more than usual.  We are starting up a new concept on our site.  “Ask A Tech Geek” .  You will be able to ask questions from Thursday to Tuesday and on Wednesday our Resident Tech Geek will try to answer […]

With the Social Distancing in place, we are unable to have a birthday lunch, so today we are going to have a virtual Birthday Celebration. Happy Birthday to our members and friends.  We hope that your Special Day was/is filled with joy, love and laughter. May you have many more to come and that each […]

Our lives have taken an unexpected turn and many of us are not sure how to fill our days.  Thought of reading a good book or maybe learn something new? The Library  has a wide variety of virtual opportunities for us to take advantage of. Check out what they have to help you though these […]

Hello Everyone It has been a month since we had to shut our doors to the WAAC’s building and I know many of you are anxious to get back to a normal routine, may it be playing pool, Pepper, euchre, bingo or having a nice breakfast and lunch at Sue’s Kitchen. Unfortunately, it looks like […]

WAAC directors have contacted Badder bus and talked with the owner. The bus line is shut down and they have laid off all their (400) employees. They cannot issue refunds until they get back up and running as their accounting department was part of the mass layoff. At present there is no time line for […]

We are working on reimbursement arrangements with the Shen Yun company & will be in touch with trip participants once those are finalized.

Greetings The WAAC Coordinator’s contract expired Thursday, April 9, 2020.  Wallaceburg Adult Activity Centre Board of Directors thanks Jill Van Zelst for her service.  We wish Jill and her family all the best and send best wishes for her health and future endeavors.   Please note that WAA Centre remains closed during the CoVid-19 pandemic; projection for any form of reopening is now into the […]

From Paul Cherrey & Directors of WAAC:  “Chatham- Kent Medical Officer has declared a local emergency to control the spread of COVID-19.  We feel it is important to do our part and help protect the health of our members, guests, volunteers and staff.  As of March 17th, 2020 all programs, activities and functions at the […]

Do not let fear take hold of you with the new Coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading and now considered a pandemic. Our best defence of this virus is a good offence with being informed and following good Hygienic practices.  Social Media blurs lines of facts and fiction.  Your best information is from the Chatham-Kent Public Health website […]

To utilize our bulletin board at the centre.  Please bring or email all flyers/posters to the main office.   The coordinator will initial and put all information on the boards according to dates and will be removed by the coordinator  when the given time has lapsed.  If information ends up on the board without initials it […]

Before you put on your dancing shoes just want to let you know. Line Dancing is cancelled for tonight.  So shine up those shoes for next week.  

It is March and you know what that means our traditional St Patrick’s Day Dinner. What a wonderful time to gather together and join in a festive feast on Thursday, March 19th@ 5:30pm.  We will be serving up  your choice of Ham Or Corned Beef & Cabbage with Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Salad & Bread […]

Are you 55 and over, looking for something to do during the Spring and Summer months; young at heart and like to share it with others or like to feel the heat of friendly competition? Then check out the Senior Games. Let’s help put Chatham Kent on the Senior Summer Games map by having the […]

Spring is just around the corner and that means golfers are shining up their clubs. So now is the time to consider joining the Wally Whackers’ Golf League. What a great way to exercise and reacquaint or make new friends.  Sign up sheets are on the centre’s bulletin board. Par none, everyone that joins will […]