Community Development

Join Qigong for Older Adults at Rideau Heights Community Centre every Monday. Led by an experienced Qigong instructor with 25 years of practice. Free, drop-in program. No experience required. What is Qigong? Qigong (pronounced “chee-gong”) combines gentle movements, deep breathing and focused meditation.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Operation Warm Feet is our annual one-day boot sale creating the opportunity for families to purchase warm winter boots for their children 18 years and under. It operates on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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 […]

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 Qigong for Older Adults at Rideau Heights Community Centre every Monday. Led by an experienced Qigong instructor with 25 years of practice. Free, drop-in program. No experience required. What is Qigong? Qigong (pronounced “chee-gong”) combines gentle movements, deep breathing and focused meditation.

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.

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.

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 […]

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 […]

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.

Fun & Friendly Crafts is a drop-in craft group for area adults.

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.