Chebucto Links offers programs that are developed and presented in cooperation with other community organizations.

MONDAYS, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

L.I.F.E (Low Impact Functional Exercise) at Bayers Road Baptist Church, (Desmond Ave entrance). Improve your joint health, range of movement, balance, coordination, and flexibility. Exercise adaptations are available to accommodate people of all fitness levels. Fee: $2.00
Leader: Cathy Grad
Also available via ZOOM and on Youtube

MONDAYS, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Chair Yoga at Bayers Road Baptist Church, (Desmond Ave entrance).
A gentle approach to yoga using chairs as a tool to assist in stretching and strengthening your body in standing, seated and balance poses. Breathing exercises and other mindfulness techniques will be used to promote relaxation, healing and resiliency. The classes are varied and will be progressive, as you learn by doing. Fee: $2.00
Leader: Cathy Grad Also available via ZOOM and on Youtube

MONDAYS, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Bridge Club at Bayers Road Baptist Church, (Desmond Ave entrance).
Enjoy tea or coffee while playing Contract Bridge every Monday (except on public holidays). Fee: $2.00
Leader: Samantha Morrison

WEDNESDAYS, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Coffee Break at St. Agnes Church, Campbell Centre, Mumford Rd.
(Kitchen Bridge, Skip-Bo, Cribbage, etc.). Enjoy a hot beverage or two whilst enjoying your favorite game! Fee: $2.00
Leader: Samantha Morrison

WEDNESDAYS, 1:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Pickleball at St. Agnes Church Gymnasium, Mumford Rd.
Beginner’s Pickleball. Fee: $2
Leader: Volunteer

THURSDAYS, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

A.L.F.S. (Active Living for Seniors) at Faith City Church, Summit St., Halifax. Program includes seated and low impact exercises, and weekly informative presentations and videos on seniors health and wellness. Presentations will be announced and posted on the calendar at the start of the month. Leader: Samantha Morrison
Also available via ZOOM

THURSDAYS, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Bingo and Trivia via ZOOM
Join us on zoom for an hour of digital bingo and trivia.
Leader: Samantha Morrison

FRIDAYS, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Indoor Walking in the gymnasium at St. Agnes Church, Mumford Rd. Starting with some gentle, warm up stretches, followed by a 40-minute walk around the gym. Program is accessible to people with assistive devices. Fee: $2.00
Leader: Samantha Morrison

FRIDAYS, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Seniors Resource Drop-In at St. Agnes Church, Campbell Centre, Mumford Rd. Our goal is to support seniors in accessing the benefits and resources they are eligible to receive. We can assist them in applying or provide them with the information on how to do so if they prefer. We will have access to a laptop, where volunteers can complete online applications with the applicant. Bus tickets and light refreshments will be offered to all seniors who attend.

Bi-Weekly & Monthly programs

MONDAYS, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (1 - 2 times a month)

Knitting Club: Gladstone Street. The Knitting Club meets during this time. Come to learn, or bring something on which you are already working on and share it with the group. Free Leader: Rachel Shepherd (Executive Director)

LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Evening Film Screening via Zoom Chebucto Links has partnered with the National Film Board to bring our members a free monthly film screening. Join us the last Thursday of the month to watch a film selected by our staff and get a chance to discuss the film with other members. Each month’s film will be announced in advance. Currently we are focusing on short films and documentaries. Free Leader: Samantha Morrison

SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH 2:15 pm to 3:00 pm

On hiatus

Book Club via Zoom & in-person at Anglican Church of the Apostles (Basement Entrance) We have partnered with the Halifax Library’s book club program. Participants meet once a month and discuss the book they are reading. This is a great way to meet new people and learn from each other. Free Leader: Samantha Morrison

SATURDAY MORNING, TWICE A MONTH, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Produce delivery - a bimonthly program designed to bring fresh produce to seniors on the Halifax peninsula. Thanks to funding from the United Way participants can get a 10lb bag of veggies (such as potatoes, carrots, parsnips, squash, etc.) delivered to them by one of our wonderful volunteers. Registration for the program is currently closed, please email [email protected] or call 782-321-9415 to be put on the waitlist. Click here for more food resources.

BY APPOINTMENT

Smitten for Mittens Smitten for Mittens is sponsored by iNova Credit Union. We provide yarn, and knitters all over HRM knit handmade mittens for young children in HRM, distributed through local elementary schools. These mittens are made with a lot of love and provide a lot of warmth to children in our community. Yarn can be picked up at our offices, and the mittens knitted can also be dropped off at the office. To arrange a time to pick up yarn, or drop off mittens, please contact the office at 902-422-3525 or email [email protected]

Get Everyone Online

Several times a year, we are allotted some Chromebooks and internet accounts. The purpose of this program is to support seniors in getting a new device and explore the digital world! We offer programs online and want to help get more seniors online and accessing information and connecting to friends and family. Seniors can apply for this program when we have released that we have a new allotment of devices, through Rachel (Executive Director) by email: [email protected] or telephone, 902-410-7162. An intake will be completed, and the Chromebook will be given to the senior, to keep.

We have a limited amount of bus tickets available if anyone needs assistance with transportation to and from our programs. We can also waive fees if cost is a barrier to participating in any program. Please speak to Rachel or Samantha if you require this support.

To register for any of our programs:

Contact: Samantha Morrison, Program Coordinator.
902-422-3525 (Office #)

782-321-9415 (Mobile #)

[email protected]

Please contact Rachel Shepherd, Executive Director for any questions or information.

902-410-7162 (Mobile #)