Get to Know Us
The Active Adult Centre of Mississauga (AACM) is a recreational, wellness, and community engagement hub for adults 50+ years of age.
Attended by thousands of members and stakeholders annually, the Centre offers a wide array of weekly classes, events, and programs focused on fitness, creativity, and multicultural enrichment. As a registered charity, the AACM keeps older adults in Mississauga, Peel, and the Greater Toronto Area active, independent, and engaged with their community.
Founded in 1992 and originally known as the Square One Older Adult Centre (SOOAC), the Centre meets the diverse social and educational needs of its members thanks to a range of affordable, accessible, and stimulating programs and activities that strengthen the body, enliven the mind, and awaken the spirit.
Pop-Up Workshops
Health & Wellness WOW Workshops
- Select Fridays 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Subject changes regularly.
Pop-Up Workshops are unique activities added to our regular programs.
Our Mission
We are a welcoming place that celebrates individuality and diversity, inspiring older adults to embrace their vitality, optimize their health and well-being, and broaden their horizons.
Our Vision
A dynamic and vibrant community of healthy, happy and engaged older adults.
Our Values
Inclusiveness
We embrace diversity and our cross-cultural community.
Respect
We promote tolerance and acceptance of individual feelings and views.
Openness
We are receptive to new ideas from members and the community.
Family
We promote a family sense of community in a safe, friendly environment.
Leadership
We create meaningful volunteer opportunities and foster leadership potential.
Fairness
We deliver programs based on the interests and needs of those we serve.
2023 – 2024 Board Members
Joan Crews
President
Judi Lloyd
Vice-President
Faisal Ghanchi
Treasurer
Alice Dods
Secretary/ Past President
Jaime Alba
Director-at-Large
Kathryn Bielak
Director, Marketing
Manuel Castellino
Director, Facilities
Joan Granger-Patrick
Director-at-Large
Linda Keen
Director, Special Events & Fundraising
Hilda Thomas
Director, Volunteers
John Kovac
Councillor, Ward 4, Mississauga – Ex-officio
Linda Salb
Executive Director, AACM – Ex-officio
Frequently Asked Questions
We have put together some commonly asked questions
The Active Adult Centre of Mississauga offers a variety of active classes and social programs for adults who are 50+. We encourage you to visit the Centre location at Central Parkway Mall, Ste. 116, Second Floor, 377 Burnhamthorpe Road East, Mississauga, Monday through Saturday between 9:00am and 4:00pm to pick up a hard copy of our Guide and take a brief tour of the Centre. You can also visit aacmiss.ca /schedule-1 to download an electronic copy of our Guide and our Schedule.
You are welcome to come to the Centre location at Central Parkway Mall, Ste. 116, Second Floor, 377 Burnhamthorpe Road East to attend up to 4 times, paying for each visit, before you must purchase a membership. For more information email info@aacmiss.ca or call 905 615- 3207.
Memberships can only be purchased in person. Come to the Centre location at Central Parkway Mall, Ste. 116, Second Floor, 377 Burnhamthorpe Road East to purchase your membership at the Administration Desk, Monday through Saturday between 9:00am and 4:00pm. For more information email info@aacmiss.ca or call 905 615-3207.
Once you have purchased a membership, you may register for programs on line by visiting https://myactivecenter.com/ and using your membership number to create an account.
Yes, the Active Adult Centre of Mississauga relies on volunteers to assist with Special Events, Travel, Cafeteria, Governance, Support and Administration. Both older adults and students may apply. Please contact our Volunteer Co-ordinator at 905 615-3207 Ext. 104 for more information.
