Mayor & Council
Message from the Mayor
Building on a season that offers many opportunities for people to get together, Newmarket’s Recreation and Culture programs offer even more ways to enjoy the Winter. Whether you’re lacing up your skates, joining a fitness class, or exploring a new creative hobby, our Recreation & Culture Winter Magazine is your first stop for staying active, engaged and connected.
These programs are built with our community in mind, and I encourage you to explore the options and then mark your calendars for registration on Thursday, December 4.
Winter also welcomes the return of some family-favourite events including Tim Hortons First Night to celebrate New Year’s Eve, my New Year’s Levée in January, and the wildly popular Ice Lounge on Main in February – I hope to see you there! The winter fun will continue with everything the Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place has to offer, including special events, bus trips and drop-in programs.
If you aren’t a member already, consider joining the Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place for a wide variety of recreational and social opportunities for adults 55 and up.
Sincerely,
John Taylor Mayor
2026 Winter Registration
Registration Dates
Resident and NSMP Members
Registration
December 4 at 8 a.m.
Non-Resident Registration
December 11 at 8 a.m.
How to Register
What you need:
• Xplor Account login
• Visa/Mastercard/AMEX or credit on your account
• Program ID
What to do:
• Log on to newmarket.perfectmind.com
• Select the Activity Tab then registration
• Use the filters and activity categories to find activity
• Select register or ‘Waitlist’ depending on availability
• Enter your credit card information or apply your credit
• Print your registration confirmation and receipt at time of registration
• If you experience trouble, call the Help Line at 905-953-5154
• View all of your activities under the schedule section of your online account
Important Information Due
What you need:
• Your Xplor Account Information
• Cash/Cheque/Debit/Visa/ Mastercard/AMEX or credit on account
• Program ID or name of program
What to do:
• Visit one of our Customer Service Kiosks during business hours. This registration method reduces your chances of getting into the programs of your choice as programs fill up quickly.
Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place
474 Davis Drive. 905-953-5325
Imagine…
• Participating in a wide variety of programs and activities
• Taking a class, seminar and learning a new skill
• Getting together with friends
• Taking a bus trip to an exciting destination and meeting new friends
• Attending exciting special events
• A place where you can volunteer and give back to the community
• All these opportunities at a low cost
The
Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place is the place to start! Join today!
The Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place (NSMP) has over 1200 members that are 55+ years, who actively participate daily in a wide variety of accessible recreational programs, drop-in activities, and social events to maintain a young mind, body and soul. NSMP features include:
• Activity/Meeting Rooms
• Kitchen
• Lounge
• Arts & Crafts Room
Membership Options
• Woodshop
• Games Room (Billiards, Darts)
• Outdoor Patio (sheltered with barbecue)
• Lending Library (books + puzzles)
Take advantage of one or both of the membership options available to you!
NSMP Annual Membership
Residents: $36.99 + HST | Non-Residents: 56.99 + HST
NSMP Members can access over 40 weekly drop-in activities, free of charge and enjoy reduced fees for NSMP registered programs, bus trips, special events, and hall rentals.
*Non-members are permitted 3 visits to drop-in programs and spaces before being required to purchase a membership.
RecPass
Monthly Fee for Adults 55+: $33.50 + HST | a surcharge of $10/month for Non-Residents applies.
• Unlimited access to our Fitness Centres - Magna Centre & Ray Twinney Recreation
• Unlimited access to group fitness classes and walking/running track.
• Unlimited access to all swimming drop-in sessions, including public swims, lane swims, aquafit and more.
• Unlimited access to all gym sessions, including open gym, basketball, preschool drop-ins, pickleball and more.
• Unlimited access to skating drop-in programs including public skates, shinny and more.
• Ability to register sessionally for Seniors Fitness & Wellness programs.
Drop-In Programs
Don’t have the time to commit to a multi-week program? Interested in just trying out one of our classes? Try one of our drop-in programs!
Public skating, shinny hockey, swimming, fitness classes and a variety of sports available for drop-in style recreation activities to keep you in shape and having fun!
Click the calendar button and check out drop-in schedules and all information for each activity.
Pre-registration is required for Group Fit, Aquafit, Pickleball, Volleyball & Badminton.
All customers must have an Xplor Account in order to participate in a any Drop In Programs.
Pre-registered Drop-In Program Refunds/Withdrawal Policy
How to Withdraw:
Can no longer attend a pre-registered drop in program you have registered for? No problem! Withdrawals for any pre-registered drop-in program can occur up to the start of your program. Withdrawals can be completed online through your Xplor Account or by calling our Customer Service Kiosk at 905-953-5303 or 905-953-5301. You can also reach us via email at info@newmarket.ca. Please note this inbox is only monitored Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Failure to attend a pre-registered drop-in without withdrawing ahead of time will result in a $10 no-show fee added to your account.
Registered Programs-Refunds/ Withdrawal Policy
Can no longer participate in a registered program? Withdrawals can be completed online at newmarket.perfectmind.com or through our online form.
Please note: Withdrawals for Aquatic Leadership courses cannot be completed online. An online form must be completed.
Cancellation Options
Refund Policy
7 or more days prior to the start of the program Full refund
6 or less days prior to the start of the program No refund, unless medical documentation is provided
If you need to withdraw less than 7 days prior to the start date due to a medical reason, please fill out the online form.
How to Withdraw Online:
Visit newmarket.perfectmind.com and log in with your email address and password.
• Click on the client you are looking to withdraw and scroll down to Schedules.
• Click to Switch to List View then find the program you are looking to withdraw from.
• Click on Actions then Withdraw.
FAQ’s:
Q: Am I able to withdraw due to a medical reason?
A: You may withdraw at any time with medical documentation. All credits/refunds will be prorated.
Q: I need to withdraw less than 7 days prior to the start of the class, or after the class has begun due to an extenuating circumstance. What should I do?
A: Please submit a withdrawal and refund request via our online form. All approvals will be up to the discretion of the Town of Newmarket.
Q: Will a refund request be considered after a program has ended?
A: Unfortunately requests submitted after the program has ended will not be considered.
Q: Will a refund be issued if I miss a class?
A: In the event that you are unable to attend one or more classes, a make-up class, refund or credit will not be offered unless medical documentation is provided.
Q: My program was cancelled, will I receive a refund?
A: Yes, you will receive a full credit, refund or may be transferred to another available class.
Q: My cheque has insufficient funds. What happens?
A: You will be charged a non-sufficient funds fee of $50. The repayment must be made in cash, debit or certified cheque prior to attending the next class.
Q: The program has started. Am I too late to register?
A: Some programs allow for late registration. Please contact our Customer Service team for availability at 905-953-5303 or info@newmarket.ca
The Town of Newmarket’s Care Fund is now available. Give the gift of recreation by donating to the Care Fund today.
The Town of Newmarket aims to “Create Accessible Recreation for Everyone” by offering financial assistance to residents of all ages on any Town of Newmarket Recreation & Culture registered programs. The objective of this program is to offer increased opportunities to those who may require financial assistance that would not otherwise be able to participate in recreation.
Subsidy Information
Local Charities
Canadian Tire Jumpstart®
Canadian Tire Jumpstart® is a community-based charitable program that helps kids aged 4 to 18 participate in organized sports and recreation such as hockey, dance, soccer and swimming, so they can develop important life skills, self-esteem and confidence.
Eligible – Newmarket Residents between the ages of 4 to 18
Criteria – Application + must demonstrate need for financial assistance with provision of proof of receiving subsidy (EI, OW, OH, GTRI, ODSP)
Frequency – Twice per annum (Jan-June and July-Dec)
Amount – Eligible 100% up to maximum of $200
Contact – 905-895-5193 ext. 2705 Canadian Tire Jumpstart® - Newmarket Chapter – Contact 905-895-5193 or ctjs@newmarket.ca
York Region Subsidy Programs
York Region offers various types of subsidies for families with low to moderate income.
For more information on programs and eligibility, please visit www.york.ca/children or contact ACCESS YORK AT 1(877) 464-9675.
York Region does not guarantee funding or space in programs or camps.
Winter is here!
We have a variety of programs to offer for adults 55+! Try something new this Winter with us, learn more in the pages ahead. Looking for drop-in programs as well? Click the button for all schedules and drop-in information
Adult 55+ Programs
Welcome to Adults 55+ Programs for Winter 2026!
The Town of Newmarket has a wide variety of recreational and social opportunities for adults 55+. While the Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place (NSMP) serves as the primary hub of programs and events, over the years we have expanded into other Newmarket facilities as well.
Registration Reminders!
• Newmarket resident & Seniors’ Meeting Place member registration begins December 4 at 8 a.m.
• Non-resident registration begins December 11 at 8 a.m.
• Have your Xplor account created and ready to go before registration opens.
Happy New Year! We’re thrilled to welcome back all participants to the NSMP for another exciting season! As winter settles in, we’ve got a packed calendar full of fun to keep the cold at bay — from Pancake Tuesday, to tapping your toes at our Flailing Shilaleighs Live Music Night, and testing your card skills in our Progressive Euchre Tournament. There’s something for everyone, and we can’t wait to see you and share in the good times ahead!
Special Events
Friday Night Social Dances
8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Pre-Registration: Member: $10 |
Non-Member: $11
Winter Dates:
January 16 Code: 77717
February 06 Code: 77238
February 20 Code: 77239
March 06 Code: 77240
March 20 Code: 77241
Come enjoy a great night, featuring 2 dance floors (Line Dancing & Ballroom / Latin / Social), along with Coffee & Tea, Cash Bar, Theme Nights, and light refreshments.
Pancake Tuesday Breakfast
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Early: 9 to 10 a.m. Code: 74452
Late: 10 to 11 a.m. Code: 74453
Member: $10 | Non-Member: $11
Includes pancakes, sausage, tea & coffee, juice, fruit, and great live entertainment.
Trivia Pub Night
Friday, February 27, 2026
6:30 to 8:30 p.m
Member: $5 | Non-Member: $6 Code: 77237
Come out for a night of fun with friends, answer 40 mildly challenging questions, enjoy pizza and relax. Register as a team (up to 4) or individual. A cash bar is available.
Progressive Euchre Tournament
Saturday, February 28, 2026
12:30 to 4:30 p.m
Fee: $5 at the door, but you must pre-register. Code: 74169
Progressive Euchre is a great game, where players get the chance to play with a variety of other players during the tournament. No late players will be admitted. Players should preregister online or at Seniors’ Meeting Place to guarantee your spot. Refreshments will be available. $5 admission will be taken at the door. Space is limited. Tea & coffee will be available at the halfway break.
St. Patrick’s Day Tea
Sunday, March 8, 2026
2 to 4 p.m
Member: $7 | Non-Member: $10 Code: 74454
Click here to view full program information and register online
Filled with festive decorations, entertainment, and complete with light refreshments, this event is always a great way to celebrate a fun holiday.
Live Music Night - St. Patrick’s with the Flailing Shilaleighs
Saturday, March 14, 2026
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Member: $30 | Non-Member: $35 Code: 74456
The Flailing Shilaleighs perform a perfect blend of East Coast and Traditional Irish music, along with some popular tunes done with a Celtic Twist. Covering Canadian artists such as The Rankins, Stan Rogers, Great Big Sea, Gordon Lightfoot, Leonard Cohen, The Irish Descendants, and many more. The evening event includes light refreshments. A cash bar will also be available.
DJ
Dance Party
Saturday, April 11, 2026
7 to 11 p.m.
Member: $30 | Non-Member: $35 Code: 77421
DJ Darin, from Sonisphere Entertainment, will host this special event featuring a large video screen and all of your favourite music from the 60s, 70s, & 80s which will be sure to keep you dancing and singing along all night. Tickets include a light snack, tea & coffee. Cash bar available.
Progressive Euchre Tournament
Saturday, May 2, 2026
12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $5 at the door, but you must pre-register. Code: 74170
Progressive Euchre is a great game, where players get the chance to play with a variety of other players during the tournament. No late players will be admitted. Players should preregister online or at Seniors’ Meeting Place to guarantee your spot. Refreshments will be available. $5 admission will be taken at the door. Space is limited. Tea & coffee will be available at the halfway break.
Live Music Night – Soul Town
Saturday, May 9, 2026
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Member: $30 | Non-Member: $35 Code: 77422
Soul Town is a show that features Motown and Soul hit’s of the 60’s, 70’s and present day such as Smokey Robinson, Supremes, Earth Wind and Fire, Etta James, The Jackson Five, Martha Reeves and many others. George St. Kitts along with his dynamic singers with their powerful strong voices harmonizing and delivering pure sensational Motown and Soul music! This show is engaging and fun. Soul-Town is guaranteed to take you back to a time when music was filled with ‘soul’, rhythm and joy. Come and dance and sing to your favourite’s all over again. Tickets include a light snack, tea & coffee. Cash bar available.
Click here to view full program information and register online
Trips and Tours
Mrs. Doubtfire & Hothouse Restaurant
Wednesday, January 14 2026
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Member: $204 (includes HST)
Non Member: $214 (includes HST)
Registration Code: 76505
After a delicious lunch at the Hothouse restaurant, enjoy everyone’s favourite Scottish nanny that is headed to Toronto’s Princess of Wales Theatre! Based on the beloved film, Mrs. Doubtfire tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy!
Neil Diamond Musical & Hothouse Restaurant
Wednesday, May 13 2026
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Member: $235 (includes HST)
Non Member: $245 (includes HST)
Registration Code: 76911
After a delicious lunch at the Hothouse restaurant, enjoy the musical created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself. A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chartbusting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like “America,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” and “Sweet Caroline,”
Fallsview Casino
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Member: $50 (includes HST)
Non Member: $60 (includes HST)
Registration Code: 77429
Get dealt into the action at Fallsview Casino Resort! Built on a cliff overlooking the worldfamous Horseshoe Falls, Fallsview Casino Resort is the largest and most elegant gaming resort facility in Canada. The crown jewel in Niagara’s stunning array of wonders, Fallsview offers a world-class casino with over 3,500 slot machines, 130 Table Games such as Baccarat, Roulette, Craps and Blackjack. There’s never a dull moment at Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort. Enjoy a 5-hour visit to Niagara Fallsview Casino & receive $35 in slot play.
Join Us for Pancake Tuesday!
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Early: 9 to 10 a.m. Code: 74452
Late: 10 to 11 a.m. Code: 74453
Member: $10 | Non-Member: $11
Includes pancakes, sausage, tea & coffee, juice, fruit, and great live entertainment.
Adults 55+ Programs
Arts & Culture
Acrylic Fine Art - Advanced
You are sure to enjoy easy to use acrylics to create your very own masterpiece painting! You will be guided step by step in learning colour mixing, brush handling & the importance of values in completing several paintings. Be sure to pick up a supply list from the NSMP office or via email request.
Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place Instructor: Cori
Acrylic Fine Art – Beginner
You are sure to enjoy easy to use acrylics to create your very own masterpiece painting! You will be guided step by step in learning colour mixing, brush handling & the importance of values in completing several paintings. No Drawing skills required. Be sure to pick up a supply list from the NSMP office or via email request. Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place Instructor: Cori
Dip & Discover Paint Night
Our social Paint Nights are back! Whether you paint all the time or never have, give this completely guided painting experience a try. It’s a fun, light, you-can’t--get-it-wrong atmosphere. Everything you need is supplied, and no art experience is needed. A professional artist will help you along the way. A cash bar and snacks will be available. Make friends or bring friends. Unleash your inner artist and let’s see what’s hiding at the end of that brush. Be sure to pick up a supply list from the NSMP office or via email request.
Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place Instructor: Anni
Click here to view full program information and register online
Drawing (Beginner)
The class will cover many topics from basic shapes both 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional as well as animals and faces. Using simple geometry to create various elements without reference. Composition for landscapes will be covered as well as some basic perspective and an introduction to lettering. Be sure to pick up a supply list from the NSMP office or via email request.
Location: Community Centre & Lions Hall
Instructor: Matt
Drawing to Watercolour
This course is a follow up to Beginner drawing, students will take their final drawings from beginner drawing and transfer them to watercolour paper and create a full colour watercolour painting of their original drawing, no watercolour experience necessary. All steps will be covered in the course. Requirements fine tip water colour brush and simple water colour set. Be sure to pick up a supply list from the NSMP office or via email request.
Location: Community Centre & Lions Hall
Instructor: Matt
Life Drawing
All sessions will start with half an hour of warm-up gesture drawing, leading to a main weekly topic, including an introduction to figure drawing (visual introduction, anatomy, proportion, and balance). Then students will learn about lever systems and shading techniques with dry, wet, and mixed media. We’ll also investigate points of view, rules of perspective and composition. Be sure to pick up a supply list from the NSMP office or via email request.
Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place
Instructor: Will
Paint & Express! Acrylic Art for the Soul
Discover your unique artistic voice in this inspiring acrylic and mixed media class. With personalized guidance, you’ll explore new painting techniques, experiment with materials, and gain the skills to create work that truly reflects you. This course is helping you find your path as an artist. Let’s take your art to the next level! Be sure to pick up a supply list from the NSMP office or via email request.
Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place
Instructor: Mahtab
Watercolour Essentials Beginner
Discover the captivating world of watercolour painting in this comprehensive beginner’s course. Whether you’re an aspiring artist looking to explore a new medium or a creative soul seeking a relaxing and expressive hobby, this course will provide you with the fundamental skills and techniques needed to create stunning watercolour artworks. Throughout this course, you’ll be guided step-by-step by experienced watercolour artists, who will help you develop a solid foundation in this versatile and beautiful medium. From understanding the materials and tools required to mastering essential techniques, this course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to bring your artistic visions to life. Be sure to pick up a supply list from the NSMP office or via email request.
Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place
Instructor: Mahtab
Click here to view full program information and register online
Watercolour Focus: Uplevel: Pouring & Watercolour
Get Creative! Watercolour is a playground. These 5-week blocks offer a chance to dive a little more deeply into a particular theme or subject. These sessions let you focus and refresh your skills as we cover essentials, build on existing approaches and explore other exciting techniques. The atmosphere is supportive, relaxing and fun. Some experience with watercolour is helpful, but not necessary. Be sure to pick up a supply list from the NSMP office or via email request,
Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place
Instructor: Anni
Watercolour Intermediate
Explore watercolour painting further using a variety of themes landscapes, still lives and flowers. Instruction in this spontaneous, playful medium includes demonstrations, exercises and feedback. This class allows you to explore and develop your own style of paintings. Be sure to pick up a supply list from the NSMP office or via email request.
Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place
Instructor: Fiona
Fitness, Wellness, & Dance
Balance & Stability
Improve your balance, posture, and coordination using simple, bodyweight-only movements. This class focuses on slow, controlled exercises that strengthen your core, legs, and ankles — helping you move with greater confidence and ease. No equipment needed — just your body, a chair for support if needed, and a willingness to stay strong on your feet.
Location: Ray Twinney Recreation Complex
Barre Fitness
Barre is a full-body workout that transforms you physically and mentally. It’s a toning, bodyweight workout that targets muscles that you normally don’t use. It will improve your balance, build strength, work your flexibility, burn calories, and improve your stability. It focuses on high reps and low-impact movements making it a powerful workout.
Multiple Locations
BollyX® Low Intensity
A Bollywood-inspired dance-fitness program that combines dynamic choreography. A light cardio workout that includes a balance of upper and lower body movements with lower-intensity dance sequences to get you moving, sweating, and smiling.
Location: Ray Twinney Recreation Complex
Circl Mobility
CIRCL Mobility™ is a fitness program that focuses on improving flexibility, breath work and overall mobility through functional movement exercises. It aims to help individuals release stress, restore their range of motion, and enhance their ability to move effectively. The program is designed for all levels and draws inspiration from techniques like yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi.
Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place
Circuit Movement for Wellness
Circuit Movement for Wellness begins with a cardiovascular warm-up, followed by cardiovascular, muscular strengthening, coordination with a full body stretch. It has a big focus on coordination and hand strength and dexterity. Participants will increase their mobility and balance with strengthening exercises and stretch focused movement.
Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place
DROM for Seniors
A combination of drumming, movement, music and cool-down/stretches exercises. The exercise can be performed seated and in standing position.
Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place
Fit & 55+
Enjoy an hour of exercise that includes aerobic activities designed to tone and stretch your muscles, increase your energy and promote a healthy lifestyle. Movements are done standing with a minimum of 20 min of cardio (low or high intensity easy to follow steps). There is a strength training component using weights followed by balance exercises, cool down and stretch. Bring a towel.
Multiple Locations
Fusion FIT 55+
Focus: Total Body Balance. Blend of cardio, strength and flexibility through various style of exercise such as dance, yoga and kickboxing and muscle conditioning. Each class would either be circuit training of 15 minutes on each style or two only (i.e. dance + yoga or kickboxing & yoga or muscle conditioning & dance etc.). Yoga mat required.
Location: Ray Twinney Recreation Complex
Gentle Stretch & Tone
Stretching is an important part of a person’s flexibility and will help participants remain active and independent. In this stretching class, learn how to safely increase range of motion and relieve tension. A variety of stretches will be offered for the whole body some standing, sitting on a chair or on a mat. Equipment Required A mat, water, and comfortable clothing. Multiple Locations
Knee and Hip Fitness
Don’t let achy knees stop you from exercising! In this class we will use gentle exercises to strengthen the muscles of the legs to support and protect the joints.
Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place
Line Dancing – Absolute Beginner
This class is for the participant who has never had any instruction in line dancing before. This level is an introduction to basic steps and a must before you progress to the next levels of line dancing.
Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place
Line Dancing - Beginner
For those who have completed the Absolute beginner class and are ready to learn more intricate steps and dances. This class is great for men and women of all age groups.
Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place
Line Dancing - Improver
This program is designed for Line Dancers with previous experience or those who have graduated from the Beginner level, and who would like an additional challenge before they continue to a Progressive class.
Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place
Line Dancing - Progressive
Step up to our third level of line dance fun! This welcoming class is for those who know the basic line dance steps and want a challenge. Sign up early as this class is very popular.
Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place
Line Dancing - Intermediate
Students at this level are competent dancers who have completed the Progressive level. This class offers higher level intermediate dances with more twists and turns. It is a popular class with men and women 55+
Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place
Meditation for Everyday Peace
This gentle yet transformative series introduces participants to mindfulness meditation, fostering calmness, clarity, and greater awareness of the present moment. The skills developed in these sessions naturally extend into daily life, helping individuals navigate challenging situations with greater ease and resilience.
Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place
Mindful Breathing Practices: A path to wellness
Participants will learn core practices such as mindful breathing, body scans, and sitting meditation, while also exploring ways to bring mindfulness into ordinary routines—walking, eating, communicating, and handling stress. Designed to help participants navigate daily challenges with greater calm and clarity, this program draws from trusted sources, including Fully Present by Diana Winston (UCLA).
Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place
Mobility and Core Strengthening
This class will help to improve total body strength and increase range of motion in the joints and spine. Using weights, resistance bands and a variety of movement patterns to help you strengthen, lengthen and condition postural alignment, this class is open to all levels of fitness.
Multiple Locations
Click here to view full program information and register online
Osteoporosis Exercise
We are pleased to provide this therapeutic exercise program for people with a diagnosis of osteoporosis or osteopenia. A physician’s referral is recommended to indicate the participant is able to exercise. This hour-long fitness class focuses on stretching and posture, arm and leg strengthening, exercises as well as balance and coordination skills.
Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place
Pilates
Explore the fundamentals of Pilates movements to develop core strength, align the spine and create better posture resulting in less aches and pains. This class incorporates a variety of props such as bands, balls, gliders and weights to add a variety of resistance and intensity.
Multiple Locations
Pilates - Chair
Chair Pilates (with Osteoporosis considerations) is a low-impact exercise that adapts traditional Pilates to be performed on a chair. This makes it safe for seniors and beginners and focuses on improving strength, flexibility, balance, and posture while minimizing stress on joints and bones. This class can be easily modified to accommodate various fitness levels and physical limitations, making it a great option for those seeking a gentle yet effective workout.
Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place
Qi Gong
CFQ Qigong is a gentle set of movements that reduce physical and mental stress and restores health and vitality to the body. CFQ Qigong is easily learned in a short period of time and is suitable for people who are unable to do vigorous physical exercise.
Location: Online Classroom
Square Dancing –Basic, Mainstream & Plus
Join a healthy activity that incorporates physical, mental, and social wellness. No experience is necessary to start at the basic level. You don’t need a partner, nor do you need special attire. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. An experienced caller takes students through the paces of the Callerlab Curriculum in a stepped fun and supportive manner, gradually working the way thru 3 levels over several dance sessions
Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place
Strength Release 1 - Seated Position
In partnership with Olive Recreational Therapy, participants will engage each of their major muscle groups, as well as their brain, through interesting movement combinations. Instructor will start with a gradual cardiovascular warm-up, followed by upper and lower body tracks, and ends with a full body stretch. Participants will use hand-held weights, and resistance bands.
Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place
Strength Release 2 - Seated Position
In partnership with Olive Recreational Therapy, participants will engage each of their major muscle groups, as well as their brain, through interesting movement combinations. Instructor will start with a gradual cardiovascular warm-up, followed by upper and lower body tracks, and ends with a full body stretch. This class will include the use of hand weights and resistance bands.
Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place
Click here to view full program information and register online
Strong & Stable
You may have heard that strengthening your core will improve balance, but did you know it has also been shown to increase coordination, agility, and endurance? This fun and effective class focuses on exercises for the core muscles of the torso (legs, abs, back, shoulders) combined with flexibility exercises for ease of movement and targeted balance activities to help you build a body that is strong, stable, and ready to meet the challenges of everyday life!
Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place
Strong Bones & Balance
This class focuses a lot on posture, balance, strengthening the back muscles and lower body to improve balance. By improving your balance, you can prevent falls and continue to enjoy your activities of daily living! You will build and maintain bone density by using body weight, hand-held weights, balls and resistance bands. Feel stronger and walk taller.
Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place
Tai Chi:
Intro to Yang Style Short Form
Tai chi is an internal martial art that is often referred to as “moving meditation”. This lowimpact exercise will improve posture alignment, balance and inner peace. In three months, you will learn a Yang style short form. In each class you will learn a new set of movements and detailed explanation of their meaning and how to execute each move. Gradually you will build the individual movements into a complete set of movements you can practice on your own anywhere.
Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place
Tai Chi (Yang Style) Refinements
If you learned the Yang short form in an earlier session at the NSMP, this class picks up from there and will present a more complex explanation of Tai Chi so students can gain a deeper understanding. In this class the entire form is practiced from beginning to end during the first part of the class. Then, a set of moves within the form are broken down and refined to improve your form. This process is repeated from the first set of moves through the entire form. If you have learned the short form in the first term, this class will build on that knowledge to refine those moves. If you are just starting Tai Chi, you can learn the form as we go.
Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place
Tone, Stretch and Soothe
A slow, full body stretch and tone exercise workout. This is a low-impact workout that focuses on flexibility, stability, balance, and strength. A perfect evening workout.
Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place
Yoga - Hatha
Suitable for all levels, participants will work at their own personal limits to improve flexibility, muscle tone, balance, and circulation. Breathing and relaxation techniques are employed to show participants how to conserve energy and reduce stress. Yoga mat and comfortable clothing are required.
Multiple Locations
Yoga Flow
Mindful sequenced movements of easy yoga poses combined with breathwork to help improve strength, muscle tone, endurance, balance, stability, lower anxiety and manage stress both on and off the mat.
Multiple Locations
Click here to view full program information and register online
Yoga - Chair
A gentle introduction to Yoga for anyone needing extra support. The class focuses on very simple, gentle stretching and strengthening of the body while the student is seated or standing by a chair for support. Breathing, relaxation and visualizations are integrated into every class.
Multiple Locations
Yoga – Chair to Mat
A gentle and empowering class designed to help you move with confidence from chair to mat and back again. Build strength, balance, and flexibility at your own pace while connecting breath, body, and mind. Perfect for those ready to expand their mobility and deepen their yoga practice safely and joyfully.
Location: Ray Twinney Recreation Complex
Zumba
ZUMBA takes the ‘work’ out of workout, by mixing low and high intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. It covers all elements of fitness - cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility. Active clothing and running shoes are required.
Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place
Zumba Gold
FUN! It offers active older adults a chance to experience the rhythms of Merengue, Salsa, Cha Cha, Cumbia, Belly Dance, Flamenco, Tango, and Rock & Roll, while getting fit and having the time of their life! This program is designed so everyone can do it!
Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place
Zumba Toning
Enjoy the same great workout with emphasis on toning your muscles. 1-pound weights will be used during the class.
Location: Seniors’ Meeting Place
Click here to view full program information and register online
Adults 55+ Program Charts
7 - March 25
Jan 8 - March 19
Yoga
8 - March 26
9 - March 27
7 - March 25
8 - March 26
Chair Yoga Jan 12 - March 23
Chair Yoga Jan 13 - March 24
Chair Yoga Jan 8 - March 26 Thu
- 12 p.m. SMP45 74902
Chair Yoga Jan 9 - March 27 Fri 1 - 2 p.m. SMP3 74903
Chair Yoga Jan 5 - March 23 Mon 4 - 5 p.m. SMP45 74897
Chair Yoga Jan 9 - March 27 Fri 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. SMP 4 74901
Circl Mobility Jan 5 - March 23 Mon 9 - 9:30 a.m. SMP 12 74867
Circuit Movement for Wellness Jan 5 - March 23 Mon 5:45 - 6:15 p.m. SMP12 76962 DROM for Seniors Jan 7 - March 25 Wed 9 - 9:30
SMP45 74882 Fit & 55+ Jan 5 - March 23 Mon 9 - 10 a.m. RTRC 2 74769 Fit & 55+ Jan 8 - March 26
& 55+ Jan 5 - March 30
& 55+ Jan 9 - March 27 Fri 1 - 2 p.m. Magna 74853 Fit & 55+ Jan 6 - March 24
& 55+ Jan 8 - March 19
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RYC 74860
RTRC 2
& 55+ Jan 6 - March 24 Tue 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. SMP45 74880 Fit & 55+ Jan 10 - March 28 Sat 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. SMP 12 74895 Fit & 55+ Jan 9 - March 27 Fri 9 - 10 a.m. RYC 74863 FusionFIT 55+ Jan 9 - March 20 Fri 9 - 10 a.m. RTRC 2 74843
Gentle Stretch & Tone Jan 6 - March 31 Tue 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. RYC 74862
Gentle Stretch & Tone Jan 12 - March 23 Mon 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. RTRC 2 74771
Gentle Stretch & Tone Jan 14 - March 25 Wed 7 - 8 p.m. SMP12 74883
Gentle Stretch & Tone Jan 8 - March 26 Thur 10:15 - 11:15a.m. CCLH 1 74850
Adults 55+ Program Charts
Hatha Yoga
5 - March 23
Hatha Yoga Jan 12 - March 23
Hatha Yoga Jan 14 - March 25
Knee & Hip Fitness
Dancing (Absolute Beginner)
Dancing (Absolute Beginner)
Dancing (Beginner)
Dancing (Improver)
6 - March 24
6 - March 24
12 - March 23
13 - March 17
6 - March 24
12 - March 23
13 - March 17
Dancing (Progressive)
12 - March 23
7 - Mar 25
13 - March 17
and Core Strengthening
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6 - March 24
9 - March 27
5 - March 30
6 - March 24
Osteoporosis Exercise
Exercise
6 - March 24
8 - March 26
Pilates Jan 5 - March 23 Mon 3:15 - 4p.m. Magna
Pilates Jan 9 - March 27
8 - March 19
8 - March 26
8 - May 28
Square DancingMainstream
8 - May 28
Square Dancing - Plus Jan 8 - May 28
Strength Release 1Seated Position
Strength Release 2Seated Position
5 - March 23
7 - March 25
and Stable Jan 9 - March 27
and Stable Jan 8 - March 26
Strong Bones & Balance Jan 6 - March 24 Tue 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. SMP45 74879
Tai Chi - Intro to Yang Style short form
Jan 6 - March 24 Tues 8:30 - 9:30a.m. SMP12 74851
Tai Chi - Refinements Yang Style Jan 6 - March 24 Tues 945 - 1045a.m. SMP12 74852
Tone, Stretch and Soothe Jan 6 - March 24 Tue 6:45 - 7:45p.m. SMP45 74881
Tone, Stretch and Soothe Jan 10 - March 28 Sat 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. SMP 12 74896
Yoga Flow Jan 7 - March 25 Wed 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. RTRC 2 74846
Yoga Flow Jan 8 - March 26 Thu 1:15 - 2:15p.m. Magna 74859
Yoga Flow Jan 9 - March 20 Fri 11:30 - 12:30 RTRC 2 74848
Zumba Jan 10 - March 28 Sat 9 – 9:45a.m. SMP45 74871
Zumba Gold Jan 5 - March 23 Mon 9 - 9:45 a.m. SMP45 74868
Zumba Gold Jan 8 - March 26 Thu 10 - 10:45a.m. SMP45 74870
Zumba Gold Jan 5 - March 23 Mon 8:00 - 8:45 a.m. SMP 12 74866
Zumba Toning Jan 7 - March 25 Wed 10 - 10:45 a.m. SMP45 74869
Online Fitness
Hatha Yoga Jan 8 - March 12 Thu 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Qi Gong Jan 6 - March 24
Adults 55+ Program Charts
Facilities
Municipal Offices
395 Mulock Drive
P.O. Box 328, Station Main, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 4X7
Facility Information
Community Centre & Lions Hall
200 Doug Duncan Drive I CCLH 905-895-5193
Elman W. Campbell Museum
134 Main Street South I ECM
Gorman Outdoor Pool (Winter Only)
424 D’Arcy Street I GOP | 905-895-5193
Lawn Bowling (Indoor/Outdoor)
400 D’Arcy Street I 905-895-1265
Magna Centre
800 Mulock Drive I MC | 905-895-5193
Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place
474 Davis Drive I 905-953-5325
NewRoads Performing Arts Centre
505 Pickering Crescent I 905-953-5122
Newmarket Public Library 438 Park Avenue I NPL | 905-953-5110
Old Town Hall 460 Botsford Street I OTH | 905-895-5193
Ray Twinney Recreation Complex 100 Eagle Street West I RTRC | 905-895-5193
Recreation Youth Centre and telMAX Indoor Skate Park 56 Charles Street I RYC | 905-953-5120
Phone. Fax. Website. 905-895-5193 I 905-953-5113 I newmarket.ca
Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place Presents
Everyone’s favourite Scottish nanny is headed to Toronto in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved lm, MRS. DOUBTFIRE tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together.
Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Depart: 10:00 a.m. Ray Twinney Complex 100 Eagle St. W., Newmarket
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Enjoy a delicious meal at the Hot House Restaurant. Choice of:
1) Chicken Parmesan 2) Cannelloni
3) Roasted Pork Loin
All meals include bread, salad, dessert, and tea or co ee
Show: 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Reserved orchestra seating at the Princess of Wales Theatre
Return: Arrival in Newmarket by 5:30 p.m.
Inclusions: Return transportation via deluxe coach, lunch at the Hot House Restaurant, reserved orchestra seating, gratuity on meal, driver gratuity, and all taxes.
Price: Member: $204.00 per person
Non Member: $214.00 per person
To Book: Register at newmarket.perfectmind.com
Registration Code: 76505
Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place Presents
Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like "America," "Forever in Blue Jeans," and "Sweet Caroline," an induction into the Songwriters and Rock & Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond's story was made to shine on Broadway — and head out on the road across North America.
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Depart: 10:00 a.m. Ray Twinney Complex 100 Eagle St. W., Newmarket
Lunch: 11:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Enjoy a delicious meal at the Hot House Restaurant. Choice of:
1) Chicken Parmesan 2) Cappelletti
3) Pork Souvlaki
All meals include bread, salad, dessert, and tea or co ee
Show: 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Reserved orchestra seating at the Princess of Wales Theatre
Return: Arrival in Newmarket by 5:30 p.m.
Inclusions: Return transportation via deluxe coach, lunch at the Hot House Restaurant, reserved orchestra seating, gratuity on meal, driver gratuity, and all taxes.
Price: Member: $235.00 per person
Non Member: $245.00 per person
To Book: Register at newmarket.perfectmind.com Registration Code: 76911
