Bracebridge Centre for Active Living
Owned and Operated by
Bracebridge Senior Citizens Centennial Club Inc.
A very enthusiastic crowd came out for the visit from the Hon. Raymond Cho, Minister of Seniors and Accessibility.
From left to right Pictured:
Brenda Rhodes Deputy Mayor
Jeff Lehman District Chair
Rick Maloney Mayor
Sharon Davis Chair of Board of Directors
Raymond Cho Minister of Seniors and Accessibility
John Mitchell Executive President
Grayden Smith MPP Muskoka Parry Sound
Debbie Vernon Councillor Bracebridge Ward
Minister Cho shared a very inspiring and motivational speech, that included guest participation!
Saturday Night was Alright
at the Everything Goes Revue!
Dave Lawton (Right) Producer, Master of Ceremonies and Performer with Neil Hutchinson (Left) Acoustic Canadiana performer.
April 2024
Jen and Kelly Vocal Duet Performers
Rand Simpson- Jazzy Piano
The Good Boyz
These artist provided a very memorable night along with the Muskoka River Duet and The Johnson Family.
Volunteer Luncheon was held March 23rd/24.
Sharon Davis provided the welcome and MC duties. John Mitchell (President) addressed the volunteers with a wonderful heartfelt story from his experiences. Organizer Janice Hummel, did a beautiful job bringing this event together.
AGM was held Feb. 1st, 2024
Guest speaker, Jacqueline Belanger Ontario Regional Development Advisor.
Sharon Davis Board of Directors Chairperson, shared opening comments and introductions
Guest speaker, Jerad Henderson Manager of Recreation Programs and Services, Town of Bracebridge
Guest Speaker, Debbie Vernon Bracebridge Councillor, installed the new Board of Directors
Pictured 6 Directors of the Centre's Board for 2024,
From left to Right
Susan Langevin, Marc Baudendistel, Vern Fish, John Mitchell President of the Executive, Dana Szeto, Preeti Nicol, Sharon Davis, missing Barb Suzuki and Sylvie Valcourt.
Dedication in memory of Marnie Smyth by her dear friend Muriel (right)
Ribbon cutting assisted by Catherine MacDonald (left), Executive Financial Manager.
The bench will be displayed at the Centre.
Pancake Breakfast held Jan. 27th was a huge success!
Princess Elsa visited for the morning, spending time with the children and posing for pictures.
Just before 8 am........
Just after 8 am.......
A wonderful time was enjoyed by all!
Pictured: Graydon Smith MPP at the Centre, announcing the grant received for the front entrance renovations, from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. (Spring 2023)
Our Square Dance Christmas Luncheon was well attended and enjoyed by the the Clubs dancers, musicians and callers.
Food and yummy treats were amazing. Big thank you to Sheila and Patty.
The band played there usual toe tapping music and kept the dance floor filled!
A wonderful time was had at the annual Christmas Luncheon Dec/2023
The Twisted Sisters
provided some fun entertainment!
Santa Claus and his Elf stopped in to spread Christmas cheer.
Our Ice Cream Parlour Team
Pictured, Marianne, Marlene and Sheila with Tyler Stevens of Stevens' Independent Grocers, who genously donated to support the August parlour.
Many thanks to Jenn Walters who donated 2 magnifying readers to the Centre. If you wish to use them see Patty or the Centre's host.
Many were in attendance at the First High Tea held on April 15th at the Centre!
Welcome and opening remarks were shared by Lois McEwen, our club President!
Our three winners of first (centre), second (left) and third (right) prizes, for most creative and stylish fascinators.
Food was delicious!
Thank you Marc, owner of the "Tea on the 45th".
Volunteer Luncheon was held March 11, 2023.
The event was well attended and opening remarks were provided by our President, Lois McEwen, including a beautiful history of the centre.
Guest speakers followed from the Town of Bracebridge.
Debbie Vernon, Tatiana Sutherland and Mayor Rick Maloney. Mayor Maloney presented appreciation awards for the long volunteer services of Muriel Cairns and Joyce Roberts.
It was a wonderful day!
Enjoy square dancing to live music, every Wednesday at 1 pm at the Centre.
Johnson Family Fiddle, St. Valentine Event was well attended and enjoyed by all!
