Programs and Services
These are our current community programs and services:
The Community Centre is open:
- Monday-Friday 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Saturday 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM
- Sunday 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM | Take out only
Programs & Services
Our programs and services are for individuals in need of support. We prioritize those who already use our programs or are in immediate need. If you’re new to the Community Centre and would like to access our services, please check in with a staff member.
Every Day
Hot, Nutritious Meals Monday to Friday
Lunch 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM | Take out available
Dinner 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Take out available until 8:30 PM
Hot, Nutritious Meals Weekends
Saturday Lunch 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Take out available
Sunday Dinner 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Take out only
Nurture Health
We connect guests with crucial services to promote their mental and physical health, from community nursing to addiction support groups. Connect with any Community Centre Staff.
Monday through Friday
Resource and Advocacy: Monday to Friday
If you’re looking for help with housing, employment, or just trying to access community services, staff are available to help you! Computers, phones, a community information board, and a listening ear are always available. Connect with any staff at the Community Centre.
Kitchen Volunteering: Monday to Friday
Volunteer and learn new skills in our community kitchen. Working with our kitchen coordinator, prepare and serve lunch. Connect with the Community Centre staff for more information.
Laundry & Showers
Laundry and shower facilities are available 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Please note that laundry and shower services are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis—check-in with staff to put your name on the list.
Mondays
Men’s Group: 2-3 PM
Come join us as we talk about nothing and everything at the same time. Drop in. Community Centre
Chapel: 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Join us every Monday for chapel with various churches, worshiping and learning the Bible together. Grow your faith and your community—we look forward to seeing you! Drop in. No registration is required.
Tuesdays
Clothing Repair Class: 2-3 PM
Learn practical sewing skills to extend the life of your clothing. In this class, you’ll discover techniques like hemming, patching, button replacement, and seam mending. Community Centre drop-in
Traverse Brain Injury Support: 1:30 – 3:30 PM
Meet with an outreach worker to find support and resources for those affected by brain injuries.
Haircuts: 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Check-in with staff to register for a haircut.
Wednesdays
ODSP: 1-3 PM
Ontario Disability Support Plan staff are available to help with applications and general questions.
Women’s Bible Study 2-3 PM
Drop in. No registration is required.
Health Care Services: 5-7 PM
A nurse and an outreach worker is available for diagnosis, treatment, education, ongoing health services, well-being checks, and immunizations.
Thursdays
Ontario Works | Starling (formally Lutherwood) Housing Support: 1-3 PM
Ontario Works and Starling Community Services support staff are available to help with housing applications and general questions.
Health Care Services: 5-7 PM
Healthcare workers are available for diagnosis, treatment, education, ongoing health services, well-being checks, and immunizations.
Fridays
Health Care Services: 11 AM to 1 PM
Healthcare workers are available for diagnosis, treatment, education, ongoing health services, well-being checks, and immunizations.
Fun Fridays: 2:30- 5:30 PM
Join us in the Community Centre for a fun Friday activities
Afternoon: Drop-in Counselling noon – 4pm
Sign up with staff to get your name on the list.
Saturdays
Foot Care Nurses: Second Saturday of every month, 10 AM to 1:30 PM.
Sign up in advance at the Community Centre
Sundays
Winners’ Circle—Alcoholics Anonymous: 3-4 PM
People share their experiences, strength, and hope through their recovery from alcoholism. The only requirement is the desire to stop drinking. AA is not allied with any denomination, political party, organization, or institution. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help others achieve sobriety. Drop in. No registration is required.