Local Retirement Communities & 55+ Neighborhoods

Senior-Friendly Activities & Services in Bay of Quinte

1. The Richmond Retirement Residence

Location: 175 North Front Street, Belleville, ON

Description: The Richmond offers a range of retirement living options, including independent and assisted living. Residents enjoy amenities such as a fitness center, library, and various social activities.

Website: The Richmond Retirement Residence

2. Livita Bridge Street Retirement Residence

Location: 85 Bridge Street East, Belleville, ON

Description: Situated in Belleville's East Hill district, Livita Bridge Street provides a cozy and welcoming atmosphere with bright, private studio suites. The community is close to the Corby Rose Garden and offers various support programs and services.

Website: Livita Bridge Street Retirement Residence

3. Chartwell Bayview Retirement Residence

Location: 435 Dundas Street West, Belleville, ON

Description: Boasting beautiful views of the Bay of Quinte, Chartwell Bayview is close to shopping, restaurants, galleries, and entertainment. The residence offers home-style meals in a bright dining room and features an ice cream parlour popular with residents.

Website: Chartwell Bayview Retirement Residence

4. Loyalist Estates

Location: 1 Loyalist Ave, Bath, ON

Description: Loyalist Estates offers a selection of beautiful freehold townhomes and detached bungalows, innovatively designed for active adults. The community is set on the waterfront of Lake Ontario, providing easy access to boating, fishing, and water sports on the Bay of Quinte.

Website: Loyalist Estates

1. Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre – 50+ Centre

Location: 265 Cannifton Road, Belleville, ON

Description: The 50+ Centre offers a wide variety of art classes, games, and social events tailored for older adults. Amenities include an inviting library, lounge with a grand piano and cozy fireplace, activity room, and games room with a billiard table.

quintesportsandwellnesscentre.ca

Contact: 613-966-4632

2. Community Care for South Hastings

Location: 5 Riverside Drive, Belleville, ON

Description: A non-profit agency providing programs and services that assist seniors and adults with physical disabilities to remain in their own homes with dignity and respect. Services include transportation, meal delivery, and social programs.

ccsh.ca

Contact: 613-969-0130

3. Allow Us...Senior Services

Location: 4 Wilkinson Lane, Quinte West, ON

Description: Personalized transportation and errand services specializing in supporting seniors to remain social, active, and independent.

business.quintewestchamber.ca

Contact: 613-661-6967

4. Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte – Home Support Program

Location: 24 Meadow Drive, Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, ON

Description: Offers social, recreational, and educational activities for seniors, including fitness classes, crafts, educational lectures, and outings.

mbq-tmt.org

Contact: Cindy Loft – cindyl@mbq-tmt.org

6. Quinte Curling Club

Location: 246 Bridge Street West, Belleville, ON

Description: Provides opportunities for seniors to engage in curling, promoting physical activity and social interaction

Contact: 613-962-5570

7. Club 105

Location: 61 Bay Street, Trenton, ON

Description: Club 105 hosts regular activities such as dancing, snooker, shuffleboard, bowling, card games, stamp collecting, quilting, arts and crafts, and more. They also organize trips throughout the year to various stage shows and tourist attractions.

trentonontario.com

Contact: For more information, please visit their website or contact them directly.

8. Seniors Unlimited

Location: Batawa Community Centre, Batawa, ON

Description: Seniors Unlimited is a social organization of volunteers working for the betterment of seniors in Quinte West. Activities include cards, quilting, shuffleboard, potluck lunches, BBQs, special events, bus trips, line dancing, and more. They operate on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.

trentonontario.com

Contact: Helen Skillen at 613-392-5993

9. 50+ Centre at Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre

Location: 265 Cannifton Road, Belleville, ON

Description: The 50+ Centre offers a wide variety of art classes, games, and social events. Programs include bid euchre, artist sketch classes, bridge, mahjong, scrapbooking, and more. An annual membership is $10.50 per person.

quintesportsandwellnesscentre.ca

Contact: 613-966-4632

10. Social Dance Classes at Belleville Legion

Location: 51 Highland Avenue, Belleville, ON

Description: Beth Dickinson offers social dance classes on Tuesday nights from 7 PM to 9 PM. The cost is $10 per person.

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Contact: For more information, please visit the Belleville Legion or contact them directly.

In addition to the previously mentioned resources, here are some community newspapers and online platforms in the Bay of Quinte region that advertise activities and services for seniors:

1. The Community Press

Description: A weekly newspaper serving the Quinte region, covering local news, events, and community updates.

Contact Information:

• Phone: 613-962-9171 or toll-free 1-877-883-3030

• Email: cp.news@sunmedia.ca

• Website: The Community Press on Facebook

2. InQuinte.ca

Description: An online news platform providing up-to-date information on local news, sports, entertainment, and community events in the Quinte region.

Website: InQuinte.ca

3. Quinte News

Description: A comprehensive source for news in the Quinte region, offering coverage on local events, weather, sports, and community activities.

Website: Quinte News

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