Events

The Super Seniors Speaker Series, part of Older Adults Day, is a monthly gathering that invites community experts to connect with seniors around topics of interest. This month’s speaker is Arabella Mew, from Venerari Archives, who will explore the benefits of storytelling, intergenerational connections, and removing barriers to sharing information.

Living Well in the Community is a falls prevention program designed for older adults. It aims to improve strength and balance, optimize cognition, and promote self-management through a variety of functional activities. It is an ongoing program run by an Occupational Therapist. It runs twice a week: Mondays at Rideau Heights Community Centre and Thursdays at KCHC. Registration is required.

Learn new skills and strategies to help you manage your diabetes daily, prevent complications and live healthier.

A 5-week program designed to help participants better understand and manage their condition. Each one-hour session covers key topics such as what COPD is, symptom management, and proper inhaler techniques, and includes guest speakers like a dietitian, social worker, and pharmacist. Alongside exercise training, the program emphasizes education and long-term behaviour change to support lasting, health-promoting habits. With a strong focus on self-management, participants build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to manage their COPD, and receive a personalized COPD Action Plan to complete with their primary care provider— all with the goal of improving both physical and psychological well-being.

A 12-week program that involves participants with COPD to exercise in a group setting weekly. The program is run by a Registered Kinesiologist and Nurse Navigator and aims to incorporate respiratory techniques into physical activity.

Join us every Monday for Older Adults Day at the Rideau Heights Community Centre. Programs offer a variety of activities to keep you active, connected, and engaged.

Join us for our Newcomer English Circle. Whether you're looking to enhance your fluency or expand your vocabulary, our circle provides a dynamic space to practice and grow.

Join us to get practical tools and support to help you take better care of yourself, while caring for a loved one.

A 12-week program that involves participants with COPD to exercise in a group setting weekly. The program is run by a Registered Kinesiologist and Nurse Navigator and aims to incorporate respiratory techniques into physical activity.

This group is open to all newcomer men who wish to meet to practice English while focusing on a selected topic of interest.

A 10-week program for all dads looking to become healthier parents and receive support for their families. This is a no-cost program with childcare and transportation support available. Registration is required.

Explore your neighbourhood like never before! This group is free and open to all ages. Poles provided & can be borrowed between sessions. Participants must be assessed by our physiotherapist on staff prior to the first class.

HIVE is a free program for kids in Grades 1–6 and their caregivers, designed to help families connect, recharge, and have fun together. Enjoy a welcoming space where families can meet local clinicians and family experts in an informal, supportive setting — while kids take part in sports, games, and creative activities. Snacks and refreshments […]

This group is for youth 13 and up to get involved in social activities and learn more about life in Canada.

Seniors 55+ struggling to make ends meet can receive a free box of fresh produce and dry goods, delivered to their home monthly. Currently the program has a wait list for new recipients.

Following Penguins and the Living Well in the Community Exercise Class, a casual social takes place in the Weller lobby, offering older adults a chance to connect, chat, and enjoy light refreshments together.

Baby Care Basics is a drop-in group that provides collaborative education about infant care for newborns under 6 months old, including feeding, skincare and treating common illness. Enjoy conversing with other caregivers and parents as well as learning tips and tricks from our expert nurses and dietitians. Transportation and snacks are available.

Join us for our Intermediate English Circle, where we dive into Content-Based Learning (CBL) tailored for levels 3 to 5.

This drop-in social group is held on Thursdays for individuals over the age of 55. Play games, participate in crafting, learn from guest speakers, meet new people and make lasting friendships. Refreshments provided.

Living Well in the Community is a falls prevention program designed for older adults. It aims to improve strength and balance, optimize cognition, and promote self-management through a variety of functional activities. It is an ongoing program run by an Occupational Therapist. It runs twice a week: Mondays at Rideau Heights Community Centre and Thursdays at KCHC. Registration is required.

An opportunity for newcomers and community members to get together, learn to cook, and enjoy a delicious meal. Each class features food from a different culture.

Feel Good Fridays is a weekly drop-in for older adults at the Rideau Heights Community Centre. Programming includes exercise and falls prevention classes, a talking café, instrument lending and music lessons, and Minds in Motion classes by the Alzheimer Society of KFL&A. Light refreshments are provided.

You are invited to our 2025 Spring Together Social! Bring your family, friends, and neighbours for an afternoon of FREE fun, food, and community. Activities will include Bike Tune-Ups, BBQ, Irish Dancing, Wagon Rides, Games & More!

HIVE is a free program for kids in Grades 1–6 and their caregivers, designed to help families connect, recharge, and have fun together. Enjoy a welcoming space where families can meet local clinicians and family experts in an informal, supportive setting — while kids take part in sports, games, and creative activities. Snacks and refreshments […]