Community Development

This program is offered at the following locations.

Weller Site

Location
263 Weller Ave., Unit 4
Kingston, Ontario
K7K 2V4
Wheelchair Accessible
Languages Spoken
English
Parking
Free parking in lot
free street parking nearby
Website
Not specified
E-mail
Phone
Hours of Operation
Monday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday
Sunday
Closed Daily
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Good health means having opportunities to work, play, learn and contribute to one’s community. Health is more than being free from disease. The Community Development team works alongside community members on initiatives that contribute to our community’s well-being. Initiatives focused on food security, seniors’ isolation, and community beautification are just a few of the many programs that promote community health.

Volunteerism is a strong indicator of the health of a community. Civically engaged communities are vibrant, and as such, KCHC believes in promoting volunteer opportunities. KCHC has over 100 registered volunteers working in a variety of positions from helping newcomers learn English to helping to pack Good Food Box orders. 

At KCHC we pay particular attention to the social, emotional, and financial needs of our clients, since they help support good health. The Community Development team meets people where they are and advocates for their success.

Related Events


Aug 31

9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Weller Site

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.

Sep 2

9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Weller Site

Fun & Friendly Crafts is a drop-in craft group for area adults. New participants are welcome and can bring their craft supplies or use the provided ones. Members work in various art forms, including beadwork, looming, scrapbooking and cross-stitching.

Sep 2

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Weller Site

Walking Wednesdays is a one-hour drop-in walking group in Shannon Park offers a relaxed and welcoming way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors. Walk at your own pace, connect with others, and take in some fresh air. Poles are available if you’d like to try them.

Sep 2

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Weller Site

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 […]

Sep 3

9:30 am - 11:30 am
Weller Site

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.

Sep 3

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Weller Site

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.

Sep 3

9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Weller Site

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.

Sep 4

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Rideau Heights Community Centre

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.

Sep 9

9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Weller Site

Fun & Friendly Crafts is a drop-in craft group for area adults. New participants are welcome and can bring their craft supplies or use the provided ones. Members work in various art forms, including beadwork, looming, scrapbooking and cross-stitching.

Sep 9

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Weller Site

Walking Wednesdays is a one-hour drop-in walking group in Shannon Park offers a relaxed and welcoming way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors. Walk at your own pace, connect with others, and take in some fresh air. Poles are available if you’d like to try them.

Sep 9

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Weller Site

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 […]

Sep 9

10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Weller Site

Each week, participants can look forward to learning a variety of cooking methods, how to follow and adapt recipes, make ingredient substitutions, and stretch their food dollars. The program also explores cultural foods and emphasizes using fresh, local ingredients. All are welcome.

Sep 10

9:30 am - 11:30 am
Weller Site

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.

Sep 10

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Weller Site

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.

Sep 10

9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Weller Site

The Good Food Box (GFB) Kingston, is a non-profit fresh vegetables and fruit distribution program. For over 20 years, the GFB has been providing monthly access to fresh produce boxes through community host sites, with the mission of increasing accessibility to fresh produce in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington area.

Sep 11

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Rideau Heights Community Centre

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.

Sep 12

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Weller Site

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 […]

Sep 14

9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Weller Site

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.

Sep 14

9:00 am - 10:30 am
Rideau Heights Community Centre

Learn how early life experiences can influence relationships, attachment, coping, and well-being.

Sep 16

9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Weller Site

Fun & Friendly Crafts is a drop-in craft group for area adults. New participants are welcome and can bring their craft supplies or use the provided ones. Members work in various art forms, including beadwork, looming, scrapbooking and cross-stitching.

Sep 16

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Weller Site

Walking Wednesdays is a one-hour drop-in walking group in Shannon Park offers a relaxed and welcoming way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors. Walk at your own pace, connect with others, and take in some fresh air. Poles are available if you’d like to try them.

Sep 16

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Weller Site

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 […]

Sep 16

10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Weller Site

Each week, participants can look forward to learning a variety of cooking methods, how to follow and adapt recipes, make ingredient substitutions, and stretch their food dollars. The program also explores cultural foods and emphasizes using fresh, local ingredients. All are welcome.

Sep 17

9:30 am - 11:30 am
Weller Site

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.

Sep 17

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Weller Site

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.

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