CENTRE ANNOUNCEMENTS

PLEASE NOTE, MEMBERSHIP IS $25/YEAR AND DUE ON APRIL 1ST 2026

WELCOME TO MACKAY CENTRE FOR SENIORS

We are a non-profit charitable organization that offers social, recreational and volunteer opportunities for older adults (55 years+) in Goderich and the surrounding area. Our programs encourage seniors to remain active and independent in their own home and in the community.

OPENING HOURS:

MONDAY-FRIDAY: 10:00AM-4:00PM

LOCATION:

10 NELSON ST EAST, GODERICH, ON, N7A-1R6

PHONE:

(519) 524-6660

SOCIAL:

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS MONTH

fri02oct9:20 am10:20 amFitness with IrenePre-registration required through OneCare9:20 am – 10:20 am(GMT-04:00)

fri02oct10:00 am12:00 pmKnitting/Crocheting Group10:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

fri02oct10:45 am12:15 pmEllie’s Line Dancing Level 2$210:45 am – 12:15 pm(GMT-04:00)

fri02oct1:00 pm4:00 pmRegular EuchreCost is $2.00.1:00 pm – 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

sat03oct1:00 pm4:00 pmLine Dance SocialCome dance and socialize to your favorite 50’s songs, $15 per person1:00 pm – 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

sat03oct10:00 am12:00 pmArt Club10:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

mon05oct9:20 am10:30 amFitness with Irene9:20 am – 10:30 am(GMT-04:00)

mon05oct10:00 am11:00 amCanasta10:00 am – 11:00 am(GMT-04:00)

mon05oct10:45 am11:45 amFitness with Kathleen10:45 am – 11:45 am(GMT-04:00)

mon05oct12:00 pm1:00 pmTai Chi-Introductory12:00 pm – 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

mon05oct1:00 pm3:30 pmBridge“We play kitchen bridge”1:00 pm – 3:30 pm(GMT-04:00)

mon05oct3:00 pm4:00 pmEllie’s Absolute Beginners Line DancingNEW**Absolute beginner with Ellie from 3pm-4:00pm, the cost is $2.00.3:00 pm – 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

mon05oct4:00 pm5:00 pmEllie’s Line Dancing-Level 1The cost is $2.00 per class4:00 pm – 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

tue06oct8:30 am12:00 pmFoot CareRachel Benoit, pre-registration required call 226-341-28958:30 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

tue06oct9:30 am10:30 amYoga with Sarah (Main Hall)$5.00 per class9:30 am – 10:30 am(GMT-04:00)

tue06oct11:00 am12:00 pmMen’s Group with JeremyDonation11:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

tue06oct12:00 pm1:30 pmTuesday LuncheonPlease register by previous Friday at NOON12:00 pm – 1:30 pm(GMT-04:00)

tue06oct1:00 pm3:00 pmScrabble/DominosCost is $21:00 pm – 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

wed07oct9:00 am10:30 amTai Chi-ContinuingThis is the only Tai Chi class for the summer. Cost is $2 per class. Note*This is not a beginner class9:00 am – 10:30 am(GMT-04:00)

wed07oct10:45 am11:45 amFitness with KathleenPre-registration Required10:45 am – 11:45 am(GMT-04:00)

wed07oct11:00 am12:00 pmSeated Line Dancing11:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

wed07oct1:00 pm3:00 pmArt Club1:00 pm – 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

thu08oct10:00 am11:00 amJoyful Yoga with PamClasses are $5.00 each and can be paid for on the day of class.10:00 am – 11:00 am(GMT-04:00)

thu08oct11:00 am12:00 pmCoffee & ChatDonation11:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

thu08oct11:00 am12:00 pmSeated Line Dancing11:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

thu08oct1:00 pm2:00 pmRhian’s Seated Yoga$5 per class1:00 pm – 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

thu08oct1:00 pm4:00 pmParkinson’s Group (Upper Level)1:00 pm – 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

fri09oct9:20 am10:20 amFitness with IrenePre-registration required through OneCare9:20 am – 10:20 am(GMT-04:00)

fri09oct10:00 am12:00 pmKnitting/Crocheting Group10:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

fri09oct10:45 am12:15 pmEllie’s Line Dancing Level 2$210:45 am – 12:15 pm(GMT-04:00)

fri09oct11:00 am12:00 pmSeated Line Dancing11:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

fri09oct1:00 pm4:00 pmRegular EuchreCost is $2.00.1:00 pm – 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

sat10oct10:00 am12:00 pmArt Club10:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

sat10oct11:00 am12:00 pmSeated Line Dancing11:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

mon12oct9:00 am5:00 pmClosed for Thanksgiving9:00 am – 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

tue13oct8:30 am12:00 pmFoot CareRachel Benoit, pre-registration required call 226-341-28958:30 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

tue13oct9:30 am10:30 amYoga with Sarah (Main Hall)$5.00 per class9:30 am – 10:30 am(GMT-04:00)

tue13oct11:00 am12:00 pmMen’s Group with JeremyDonation11:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

tue13oct1:00 pm3:00 pmScrabble/DominosCost is $21:00 pm – 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

wed14oct9:00 am10:30 amTai Chi-ContinuingThis is the only Tai Chi class for the summer. Cost is $2 per class. Note*This is not a beginner class9:00 am – 10:30 am(GMT-04:00)

wed14oct10:45 am11:45 amFitness with KathleenPre-registration Required10:45 am – 11:45 am(GMT-04:00)

wed14oct1:00 pm3:00 pmArt Club1:00 pm – 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

wed14oct1:00 pm4:00 pmPepper1:00 pm – 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

thu15oct10:00 am11:00 amJoyful Yoga with PamClasses are $5.00 each and can be paid for on the day of class.10:00 am – 11:00 am(GMT-04:00)

thu15oct11:00 am12:00 pmCoffee & ChatDonation11:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

thu15oct1:00 pm2:00 pmRhian’s Seated Yoga$5 per class1:00 pm – 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

thu15oct1:00 pm4:00 pmBid EuchreCost is $2.00.1:00 pm – 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

fri16oct9:20 am10:20 amFitness with IrenePre-registration required through OneCare9:20 am – 10:20 am(GMT-04:00)

fri16oct10:00 am12:00 pmKnitting/Crocheting Group10:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

fri16oct10:45 am12:15 pmEllie’s Line Dancing Level 2$210:45 am – 12:15 pm(GMT-04:00)

fri16oct1:00 pm4:00 pmRegular EuchreCost is $2.00.1:00 pm – 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

sat17oct10:00 am12:00 pmArt Club10:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

sat17oct10:00 am2:00 pmAnnual Christmas Craft SaleGet a head start on your Christmas shopping10:00 am – 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

mon19oct9:20 am10:30 amFitness with Irene9:20 am – 10:30 am(GMT-04:00)

mon19oct10:00 am11:00 amCanasta10:00 am – 11:00 am(GMT-04:00)

mon19oct10:45 am11:45 amFitness with Kathleen10:45 am – 11:45 am(GMT-04:00)

mon19oct12:00 pm1:00 pmTai Chi-Introductory12:00 pm – 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

mon19oct1:00 pm3:30 pmBridge“We play kitchen bridge”1:00 pm – 3:30 pm(GMT-04:00)

mon19oct3:00 pm4:00 pmEllie’s Absolute Beginners Line DancingNEW**Absolute beginner with Ellie from 3pm-4:00pm, the cost is $2.00.3:00 pm – 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

mon19oct4:00 pm5:00 pmEllie’s Line Dancing-Level 1The cost is $2.00 per class4:00 pm – 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

tue20oct8:30 am12:00 pmFoot CareRachel Benoit, pre-registration required call 226-341-28958:30 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

tue20oct9:30 am10:30 amYoga with Sarah (Main Hall)$5.00 per class9:30 am – 10:30 am(GMT-04:00)

tue20oct11:00 am12:00 pmMen’s Group with JeremyDonation11:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

tue20oct12:00 pm1:30 pmTuesday LuncheonPlease register by previous Friday at NOON12:00 pm – 1:30 pm(GMT-04:00)

tue20oct1:00 pm3:00 pmScrabble/DominosCost is $21:00 pm – 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

wed21oct9:00 am10:30 amTai Chi-ContinuingThis is the only Tai Chi class for the summer. Cost is $2 per class. Note*This is not a beginner class9:00 am – 10:30 am(GMT-04:00)

wed21oct10:45 am11:45 amFitness with KathleenPre-registration Required10:45 am – 11:45 am(GMT-04:00)

wed21oct1:00 pm3:00 pmArt Club1:00 pm – 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

wed21oct1:00 pm3:00 pmART WORKSHOP-Holiday Christmas Cards1:00 pm – 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

thu22oct10:00 am11:00 amJoyful Yoga with PamClasses are $5.00 each and can be paid for on the day of class.10:00 am – 11:00 am(GMT-04:00)

thu22oct11:00 am12:00 pmCoffee & ChatDonation11:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

thu22oct1:00 pm2:00 pmRhian’s Seated Yoga$5 per class1:00 pm – 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

thu22oct1:00 pm4:00 pmBid EuchreCost is $2.00.1:00 pm – 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

fri23oct9:20 am10:20 amFitness with IrenePre-registration required through OneCare9:20 am – 10:20 am(GMT-04:00)

fri23oct10:00 am12:00 pmKnitting/Crocheting Group10:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

fri23oct10:45 am12:15 pmEllie’s Line Dancing Level 2$210:45 am – 12:15 pm(GMT-04:00)

fri23oct1:00 pm4:00 pmRegular EuchreCost is $2.00.1:00 pm – 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

sat24oct10:00 am12:00 pmArt Club10:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

sat24oct2:00 pm5:30 pmGoderich Triratna Buddhist Group with HarshprabaPlease contact the MacKay Centre for more information2:00 pm – 5:30 pm(GMT-04:00)

sun25oct11:00 am5:00 pmGoderich Triratna Buddhist Group with HarshprabaPlease contact the MacKay Centre for more information11:00 am – 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

mon26oct9:20 am10:30 amFitness with Irene9:20 am – 10:30 am(GMT-04:00)

mon26oct10:00 am11:00 amCanasta10:00 am – 11:00 am(GMT-04:00)

mon26oct10:45 am11:45 amFitness with Kathleen10:45 am – 11:45 am(GMT-04:00)

mon26oct12:00 pm1:00 pmTai Chi-Introductory12:00 pm – 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

mon26oct1:00 pm3:30 pmBridge“We play kitchen bridge”1:00 pm – 3:30 pm(GMT-04:00)

mon26oct3:00 pm4:00 pmEllie’s Absolute Beginners Line DancingNEW**Absolute beginner with Ellie from 3pm-4:00pm, the cost is $2.00.3:00 pm – 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

mon26oct4:00 pm5:00 pmEllie’s Line Dancing-Level 1The cost is $2.00 per class4:00 pm – 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

tue27oct8:30 am12:00 pmFoot CareRachel Benoit, pre-registration required call 226-341-28958:30 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

tue27oct9:30 am10:30 amYoga with Sarah (Main Hall)$5.00 per class9:30 am – 10:30 am(GMT-04:00)

tue27oct11:00 am12:00 pmMen’s Group with JeremyDonation11:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

tue27oct12:00 pm1:30 pmTuesday LuncheonPlease register by previous Friday at NOON12:00 pm – 1:30 pm(GMT-04:00)

tue27oct1:00 pm3:00 pmScrabble/DominosCost is $21:00 pm – 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

wed28oct9:00 am10:30 amTai Chi-ContinuingThis is the only Tai Chi class for the summer. Cost is $2 per class. Note*This is not a beginner class9:00 am – 10:30 am(GMT-04:00)

wed28oct10:45 am11:45 amFitness with KathleenPre-registration Required10:45 am – 11:45 am(GMT-04:00)

wed28oct1:00 pm3:00 pmArt Club1:00 pm – 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

thu29oct10:00 am11:00 amJoyful Yoga with PamClasses are $5.00 each and can be paid for on the day of class.10:00 am – 11:00 am(GMT-04:00)

thu29oct11:00 am12:00 pmCoffee & ChatDonation11:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

thu29oct1:00 pm2:00 pmRhian’s Seated Yoga$5 per class1:00 pm – 2:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

thu29oct1:00 pm4:00 pmBid EuchreCost is $2.00.1:00 pm – 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

fri30oct9:20 am10:20 amFitness with IrenePre-registration required through OneCare9:20 am – 10:20 am(GMT-04:00)

fri30oct10:00 am12:00 pmKnitting/Crocheting Group10:00 am – 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

fri30oct10:45 am12:15 pmEllie’s Line Dancing Level 2$210:45 am – 12:15 pm(GMT-04:00)

fri30oct1:00 pm4:00 pmRegular EuchreCost is $2.00.1:00 pm – 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

The MacKay Centre for Seniors-Dungannon was visited by Lisa Thompson, MPP, on Thursday, June 18th, she awarded the Mackay Centre, Goderich & MacKay Centre-Dungannon with their operating budget for 2026-2027. In attendance from left to right, Kent Gillin-Chair, Larry Papernick-Treasurer, Lisa Thompson, MPP, Logan Curran-Program Assistant, Dungannon.

Funding Provided By:

Ontario
Ontario Trillium Foundation

Thank you to our Tuesday Lunch Sponsor:

SENIOR SUPPORT

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

MacKay Centre opened in 1980. Our success is largely due to the many volunteers who generously donate their time and talents. Volunteers sit on our board  of directors and committees, assist with our programs, library, meals and office support.

For more information about becoming a part of our Volunteer Team please call 519-524-6660

    BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    CHAIR TREASURER SECRETARY DIRECTORS DIRECTORS
    KENT GILLIN
    LARRY PAPERNICK
    KIM DUMONT
    PAMELA SOMERS
    JUDY KEIGHTLEY PEGGY DENOMME
    SILVIJA HALL

    Registered Charity # BN 11924 3525 RR0001 Ontario Corporation

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