Wallaceburg Adult Activity Centre
205 James Street N8A 2N4 Wallaceburg, ON, Canada

There is just something special about a soft snow falling at night. This painting has a calm, peaceful, romantic feel to it. And because it uses basic techniques and easy to find tools (including aluminum foil balls!), this is something you can accomplish at home too! Video via Jay Lee Painting If you try your hand at this painting, send us an email at [email protected] with pictures of your creation! http://wallaceburgadultactivitycentre.ca//couple-on-a-sno/

Last week we received an email from merry old England from a fan of our website. She told us about how much she loved Meredith's workout videos. After that, how could we not post another great video from Senior Fitness with Meredith? In this video, Meredith takes you through a great 20 minute beginner cardio routine specifically designed with seniors in mind.... http://wallaceburgadultactivitycentre.ca//beginner-cardio/

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Are you still sticking to your New Year's Resolution to eat healthier? I know I am trying and I am mostly successful. Quick recipes like this make sticking to a diet (resolution or otherwise) a whole lot easier!The website this recipe comes from calls this an After School Berry Yogurt Bark. And sure, it would be a great, healthy snack for kids.... http://wallaceburgadultactivitycentre.ca//berry-yogurt-ba/

Burritos are a quick, easy meal that will also get you some real bang for your buck. Not only are they inexpensive to make, they also freeze well. So make a couple of batches, have some today and put the rest in the freezer for another day. Ingredients for 6 burritos 6 flour tortillas 16 oz refried bean(455 g), 1 can... http://wallaceburgadultactivitycentre.ca//beans-rice-chee/

This week we are visiting the City of Lights, the City of Love, Paris. One of the most recognized cities in the world, Paris is home to some of the world's most famous museums, churches and other structures (like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe). Paris's historical district, which runs along the Seine River, is another UNESCO World Heritage site.... http://wallaceburgadultactivitycentre.ca//virtual-tour-pa/

Machu Picchu is one of the best known historical sites in the Western Hemisphere. Originally built in the 15th century and abandoned during the Spanish conquest of South America, Machu Picchu is a Peruvian Historical Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and was voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Built on top of a mountain saddle, the terraces provide stunning views of the mountains and the valley below while the ruins give visitors an idea of the daily life of one of the largest civilizations in the New World. Video via Brien Foerster http://wallaceburgadultactivitycentre.ca//virtual-tour-ma/

Wife: I'm heading to the store, do you want anything? Husband: I want a sense of purpose in my life... I seek fulfulment and completeness within my soul... I want to connect to my being and discover the spiritual side of me... Wife: Be more specific... You want Rum or Scotch. Husband: .............Scotch please. http://wallaceburgadultactivitycentre.ca//a-little-bit-of/

Are you ready for our 36th edition of Trivia Thursday? With the weather being a little wacky this month, what better time then to do some Weather Trivia. Each question is related Canadian Weather in some way. Taking into consideration that this subject may be hard one, 8/10 of the questions have hints added to them. Think you know the answers?... http://wallaceburgadultactivitycentre.ca//trivia-thursday/

February 14th is this Sunday, so how could we not make today's edition of A Little Bit of Humour all about Valentine's Day? We hope you enjoy both the jokes below and your Valentine's Day. http://wallaceburgadultactivitycentre.ca//a-little-bit-of/

It’s that time again Trivia Thursday? For our 40th and Valentine edition the questions will all be base on love and Valentine Day. Think you know the answers? Are you up to the challenge? As usual the trivia questions will be listed with a short story below which has the answers hidden with in it. Some answers are obvious while others might be harder to figure out.... http://wallaceburgadultactivitycentre.ca//trivia-thursday/

This is our 1st edition of The Wonders of Nature Around Us for 2021. Since the beginning of the year we have had some unique weather patterns from snow to warm temperatures. Each day brought new beauty to the years. This segment on of our regular photographers, Margaret has shared with us some of her wonderful photos from a winter wonderland to the reflective beauty on a sunny day.... http://wallaceburgadultactivitycentre.ca//the-wonders-of-/

Materials Photo Printer Blank sheets of Vellum (found at craft stores) Glass Jars or Vases (try to avoid irregular shapes) Scissors Double Sided Tape Tea Lights or Battery Powered Candles Instructions1. Use photo printer to print a variety of photos onto vellum. 2. Cut images to fit dimensions of your glass jars. 3. Use double stick tape to secure photos onto the outside of glass jar. 4. Place tea lights inside containers and light candles to make images glow. For step by step photo and detailed instructions visit http://wallaceburgadultactivitycentre.ca//glowing-photo-l/

Ingredients for 12 mini pies nonstick cooking spray, for greasing 3 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil 1 small yellow onion, diced small celery root, peeled and diced 2 medium carrots, diced 1 large parsnip, peeled and diced 1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced cup all purpose flour(30 g) 2 cups vegetable stock(480 mL)... http://wallaceburgadultactivitycentre.ca//mini-veggie-pot/

Last week we shared part 1 of Chatham-Kent's very own Steve Bottrill's Chair Yoga. Check out part 2! http://wallaceburgadultactivitycentre.ca//slow-moving-cha/

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Follow along with Chatham-Kent's own Steve Bottrill as he demonstrates some slow moving exercises in this less than 15 min video. http://wallaceburgadultactivitycentre.ca//slow-moving-cha/

In order to continue helping our members stay active, the Wallaceburg Adult Activity Centre is happy to announce we will be holding a 2-week mini session before the Christmas Holidays! YAY! Photo by Luis Quintero on Pexels.com This "mini session" will run from December 7, 2020 - December 18, 2020. The classes being offered this session are: Chair Yoga with Sandra Maltby-Mills on Mondays from 1:00-2:00 p.m.... http://wallaceburgadultactivitycentre.ca//11/16/mini-sess/

2018 Overall Winner is...... http://wallaceburgadultactivitycentre.ca//2018-comedy-wil/

While today we may not technically be Winter just yet, it sure feels like it outside. I don't know about you but I think I would prefer to stay in and paint!! http://wallaceburgadultactivitycentre.ca//bob-ross-in-the/

Ingredients for 8 servings 2 tubes crescent dough 1 cup cranberry sauce(290 g) 1 wheel brie cheese, cut into 12 wedges 1 large egg, beaten 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaf Preparation Preheat the oven to 375F (190C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the crescent roll triangles on the prepared baking sheet with the points sticking out, overlapping the bases to form an 8-inch (20 cm) circle.... http://wallaceburgadultactivitycentre.ca//cranberry-and-b/

Photo by Giftpundits.com on Pexels.com The Wallaceburg Adult Activity Centre would like to say Thank You to all of our Volunteer Greeters and all of our past Volunteers as well! We truly appreciate you all and the Centre would not be the same without you. http://wallaceburgadultactivitycentre.ca/20//14/thank-you/