Home About News & Events Abbotsford Community Programs Long Term Care Volunteer Donate Now! Contact Members Programs Members Programs for Adults 55+ Membership year runs from January 1st to December 31st. $45 yearly membership fee with lots of benefits: ($25 starting in July for new members) Enjoy reasonably priced quality programming Participate in clubs and activities for members only Have the Program Guide and notices mailed or e-mailed to you Join Abbotsford Council – have a say in how your Centre is run Enjoy partnership benefits with local businesses Receive a member handbook Abbotsford offers a wide range of programming for Adults 55+. These programs are led by qualified instructors and facilitators. Fitness classes are led by instructors who have their certificates to teach older adults. They encourage participants to strive towards their personal fitness goals. They also point out alternative exercises when a person is unable to fully participate in a group exercise due to injury or reduced capacity. Instructors will also recommend appropriate classes according to fitness levels and abilities. Yearly ParQ (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire) forms are filled out by every person participating in fitness classes. Specialty classes such as Stained Glass, Art, Pottery, Bridge, Music Appreciation and Memoir Writing are all taught by qualified, competent instructors who enjoy working with older adults. We also host a number of clubs to keep keen members active in their areas of interest such as Opera, Bridge, Scrabble and Tai Chi. Annual Surveys are conducted to help collect feedback from members. Call 613-230-5730 or visit during regular business hours to find out more information. Or you may schedule a call from us by clicking the Caredove Button to initiate a referral. Footcare Service for Members and non-Members Appointments for existing footcare clients are 20 minutes in length and are $20.00 for Abbotsford members, and $32.00 for non-members. Appointments for new footcare clients are 40 minutes in length to allow for medical history and an assessment and are $38.00 for Abbotsford members and $62.00 for non-members. The Footcare Clinic is held at Abbotsford on Tuesdays, and is run by professional footcare practitioners. Call 613-230-5730 during regular business hours to book an appointment or to schedule a call from us to setup your appointment by clicking the Caredove Button to initiate a referral. Abbotsford Members Council The Abbotsford Council is a group of members who advise on programs and policies that affect Abbotsford members. There are 6 meeting per year, typically held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 9:30 am in the Games Room in the months of September, October, January, March and May. The AGM is held in June of each year. The Council is made up of an executive committee: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and three members at large. All members are encouraged to attend all meetings to provide feedback, suggestions and contribute to the centre’s growth and development. The purpose and objectives of the Council are to enhance the quality of life of each of its members, foster and promote the interests of its members, encourage and promote social, mental and physical practices among its members and recruit Ottawa area seniors to become active members. Members are also encouraged to volunteer in the planning, organization and operation of the activities of Abbotsford and to contribute to the material needs of its members through generous donations of time, materials and funds. They are asked to work in concert with and support of the Glebe Centre’s Mission, Vision and Values. Lunch at Abbotsford Lunch is served at Abbotsford on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 12 noon from September through June. Lunch is served on Tuesdays only in July and August. Please reserve at least 1 day in advance to secure your meal. The meal is served cafeteria style in our beautiful dining room. The cost is $7.00 per meal. Call 613-230-5730 during regular business hours to reserve your lunch or to schedule a call from us click the Caredove Button to initiate a referral. REDUCE/ENLARGE TEXT A A A A Abbotsford Community Programs What’s Up at Abbotsford Members Programs Member Handbook Current Program Guide Community Support Services Day Away Programs The Glebe Centre Inc. is a charitable, not-for-profit long-term care home that provides specialized care to 254 Residents and community programs and support services to clients 55+ in the Ottawa community. The Glebe Centre is dedicated to developing and delivering services that support the highest quality of life for the Clients we serve by living our values every day. More… QUICK LINKS Donate Now Careers Privacy Contact us © Copyright 2020 The Glebe Centre.