Finding Your Community: Ways for Seniors to Connect in Nova Scotia

Getting involved in your local community is a great way to stay active, create connection, and maintain a sense of purpose. Community centers, volunteer work, and exercise classes mean there’s something for everyone to enjoy. To make finding community easier, Earth Angels Home Care has curated a list of local groups and activity centers across Nova Scotia.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM)

BOLD Seniors Drop-in: For ages 55+. An inclusive group environment encouraging socialization, community, and mental health support. Accompanied by tea and coffee with guest speakers on Thursdays.

Northwood Community Recreation and Wellness: Provides recreation and wellness programming with a focus on healthy aging. Offers a variety of education, exercise and social activities to suit any interest. 

Preston & Area Family Resource Centre: Programs for Elders & inter-generational connection. 

Prescott Group Society: Offers wellness, social and recreational programs and activities to older adults. Also operates a small cafe, where seniors can get together and socialize over coffee/tea and cookies. Live entertainment is provided when possible.

Sackville Senior Advisory Center: The council oversees the operation of the Silver and Gold Drop in Center which has a membership of over 400 and is representative of seniors living in the area.

SageWell: To empower seniors across Nova Scotia by creating a comprehensive, compassionate community hub from the central facility in Halifax that provides support, wellness programs, and essential resources to all people over the age of 55 across Nova Scotia.

Seniors Association of St Margaret's Bay: Organizes a number of activities for seniors in the area such as book club, tai chi, and fitness classes. 

Spencer House Seniors Centre: Offers a wide variety of activities and events such as bingo, crib club, movies and much more. 

The Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Society: Elders Support is dedicated to providing compassionate assistance and resources for seniors in the community. 

Cape Breton

Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners' Club: A recreational and social club for older adults. The club provides access to pool tables, a television, a book swap, and activities.

Southern Nova Scotia (South Shore & Valley/Annapolis Valley West)

Flourish Centre 55+ Healthy Activity Society: A not-for-profit organization that promotes Mental, Social and Physical Recreation for people in Bridgewater, Lunenburg County and the South Shore of Nova Scotia.

Senior Citizens Shamrock Club: A seniors club that holds community events and social gatherings. Includes monthly meetings, music nights, card play, lunches, and more.

Annapolis Valley/Central Nova Scotia

Hants Shore Community Health Centre: Holds a drop-in program for seniors. Offers a variety of activities, including a healthy lunch, presentations and music. 

North Shore/Eastern Nova Scotia

Société acadienne Sainte-Croix: Offre des activités récréationnelles. 

Strait Area Evergreen Seniors Club: A seniors club that offers various activities. 

Provincial

Centre of Rural Aging and Health (CORAH) at NSCC: A community hub and active living centre that promotes health and wellbeing for people 55 years of age plus through social, cultural, learning and recreational programs.