Experience new exhibitions and special activities every day this March Break! THEMUSEUM will be open from 10am – 4pm daily.

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55 & Better: Artful Aging: A Watercolour Painting Workshop

Posted on: December 17, 2019 by THEMUSEUM

Take an hour this Thursday to relax and free your mind with some watercolour painting. Take part in a guided session with Chartwell Retirement Residences, art supplies with be provided to all guests. RSVP When: Thursday, February 13, 2020, from 1:30pm – 2:30pm

55 & Better: Light-up Wearables

Posted on: December 16, 2019 by THEMUSEUM

Join us at THEMUSEUM for our weekly 55 & Better Programming at 1:30 pm. Programming is included with free admission on Thursdays for those ages 55+, and we will have a pop-up café with FREE treats provided by Chartwell Retirement Residences each week. Light up your life this Thursday and spend the day making your […]

55 & Better: Hope Amidst Climate Crisis: Our Role in Waterloo Region

Posted on: December 16, 2019 by THEMUSEUM

Join us at THEMUSEUM for our weekly 55 & Better Programming at 1:30 pm. Programming is included with free admission on Thursdays for those ages 55+, and we will have a pop-up café with FREE treats provided by Chartwell Retirement Residences each week. The climate crisis is one of the most pressing threats of our […]

55 & Better: Artful Aging: A Watercolour Painting Workshop

Posted on: December 16, 2019 by THEMUSEUM

Join us at THEMUSEUM for our weekly 55 & Better Programming at 1:30 pm. Programming is included with free admission on Thursdays for those ages 55+, and we will have a pop-up café with FREE treats provided by Chartwell Retirement Residences each week. Take an hour this Thursday to relax and free your mind with […]

55 & Better: Berlin Undertakers from 1862

Posted on: December 16, 2019 by THEMUSEUM

Join us at THEMUSEUM for our weekly 55 & Better Programming at 1:30 pm. Programming is included with free admission on Thursdays for those ages 55+, and we will have a pop-up café with FREE treats provided by Chartwell Retirement Residences each week. Local historian and author Marion Roes will lead an illustrated presentation about […]

55 & Better: Time Capsules

Posted on: November 12, 2019 by THEMUSEUM

Join us at THEMUSEUM for our weekly 55 & Better Programming at 1:30 pm. Programming is included with free admission on Thursdays for those ages 55+, and we will have a pop-up café with FREE treats provided by Chartwell Retirement Residences each week. The New Year has begun, which means the close of another fantastic […]

55 & Better: California Typewriter Screening at Apollo Cinema

Posted on: November 6, 2019 by THEMUSEUM

Join us offsite at the Apollo Cinema for a screening of California Typewriter, a documentary about artists, writers and collectors who remain steadfast in their loyalty to the typewriter as tool and muse. Features Tom Hanks, John Mayer, David McCullough, Sam Shepard, and others. Admission to the screening will be $7/ticket. The Apollo Cinema is […]

55 & Better: Seated Fitness Class

Posted on: October 1, 2019 by THEMUSEUM

Getting moving and being active can get harder in your later years. Chartwell Retirement Residences are here to offer an alternative to help you live a healthier lifestyle. As a part of 55 & Better, join in on a seated fitness session allowing you to move around without risking serious injury. Follow an instructed gentle […]

55 & Better: Exit Matters

Posted on: October 1, 2019 by THEMUSEUM

Come to THEMUSEUM and play Exit Matters. a new board game that asks the tough questions. Exit Matters opens the way for players to talk about appreciation of life and the mystery of death. This event is suited for anyone enjoying their life and recognizing the value of discussing death to further the meaning of […]

55 & Better: The Underground Studio MakerSpace Drop-In

Posted on: October 1, 2019 by THEMUSEUM

Calling all adults 55 and older, The Underground Studio MakerSpace has a screen printing activity that allows you to harness the full capabilities of your creativity. RSVP When: Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 1:30pm – 3:00pm

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