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Active living for adults 50+

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Kelowna's seasonal guide for older adults highlights programs and activities for Kelowna residents who are 50 years or older. We support the delivery of recreation and leisure services for seniors in the Kelowna area through service delivery agreements with not-for-profit seniors societies and resource centres:

These agreements provide the societies with access to municipal recreation facilities, from which they can offer a wide variety of recreational and educational programs to enhance the quality of life of their members. Visit kelowna.ca/recreation to learn more about the variety of seasonal programs available for adults including Move for your Health programs. 

Types of activities
Activities at senior centres
  • The Parkinson Seniors Society, located at Parkinson Activity Centre (1700 Parkinson Way), runs a wide variety of programs including yoga, painting, whist, fitness to music, bridge, bingo, tai chi, computer lessons, walking programs and more. Learn more at parkinsonseniors.com.
  • Rutland Seniors Society, located at Rutland Activity Centre (765 Dodd Road), offers a wide variety of recreation and cultural programs including dancing, fitness, table tennis, carpet bowling and pancake breakfasts. Learn more at rutlandseniors.com. 
  • Okanagan Mission Seniors Society operates out of Sarsons Activity Centre (4398 Hobson Road) and puts on a variety of activities including card games such as bridge, crib or euchre. 
Move for your Health programs

Move for your Health programs are designed to be a safe exercise option to support those with, or at risk of, chronic health conditions. Programs are led by professional fitness instructors with additional certification. Learn more at kelowna.ca/recreation. 

Activity assistance
HandyDART

HandyDART is an accessible, door-to-door shared transit service for people with permanent or temporary disabilities that prevent them from using fixed-route transit without assistance from another person. HandyDART picks you up at your accessible door and drops you off at the accessible door of your destination. Customers must first register, at no charge, for this program.

Service Hours

Monday to Friday: 9:15 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday:  9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday and Holidays: No Service
*Dialysis patients can book earlier times

Office Hours

Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 250-762-3278
Fax: 250-861-7872

Financial assistance programs

We support over 40,000 families each year with our recreation opportunities coupons.

Please contact us directly for more information: 250-469-8759

Financial Assistance
Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wednesday: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Access to Recreation Office (located in Parkinson Recreation Centre)

Senior’s discount & rates

We offer a reduced rate on our general admission fees and passes, as well as on registered and drop-in land and aquatic fitness classes, for customers 65 years and older. Please let us know if you qualify for the discount or reduced rate prior to purchasing. Please note that a Pharmacare card or equivalent must be presented.

Active-at-home resources

Providing opportunities for everyone to get active and stay active is important to us, even when we're needing to stay at home. The following videos and workout guides are recommended by our community partners and Move for your Health instructors as safe exercise options and resources for older adults, including those with chronic health conditions such as arthritis, Alzheimer's and osteoporosis. 

Videos and workout guides

A special thank you to our Move for your Health instructors and partner organizations for providing these online resources. If you enjoyed the fitness videos, make sure to check out programs in the fitness & health section at kelowna.ca/recreation.