Everyone is welcome – from beginners to experienced players, there’s room at the table for you!

Please join us for a fun afternoon of lighthearted giggles and games!

Please call Mary LeBold at (613) 407-0779 if you are interested or would like more information.

Perth Commons Co-Housing Community is a group of seniors engaged in shaping how we will live in the coming years.  Since the summer of 2015 we have been building a community of people committed to offering one another neighborly friendship and support in either a shared building or a network of private dwellings.  High among our priorities are a healthy, independent and sustainable lifestyle and active engagement in the world around us.

We meet to share a potluck supper and keep in touch with one another through discussion and laughter.

For more information, please go to http://www.perth-cohousing-initiative.com or call Louise McDiarmid 613-264-8590 or Susan Samila 613-264-1196.

The Friday Afternoon Bridge Club meets in the Edna Green Room at McMartin House to play social Bridge in a comfortable and friendly setting. In fact, many members like to get there half an hour early and play Bridge with friends prior to the game competitions that start at 1:00 PM.

There are five rounds of four-hand Bridge, with scores recorded for each individual and their partners at each table. The winners at each table rotate to the next table. There are small prizes for the persons with the highest individual score, the second highest, and the lowest. Prizes are also awarded for the overall winner for the year. The Friday afternoon Bridge group is growing with new members who join after attending “Teaching Bridge” sessions.
Members contribute $2.00 each Friday they play Bridge, to cover refreshments provided each session and the purchase of playing cards and supplies. These funds also cover an annual donation the group makes to McMartin House.

Contact: Art Hodges at hodgesart10@gmail.com

The Rainbow line dancing group invites all members of the human spectrum to join us for an hour of fun and exercise. The music is varied, some country, some pop and some good old rock-n- roll. The laughter is contagious. Our group is at a beginner level, but newbies are welcome. There is always space on the dance floor for one more. 

Contact Kari Cunningham: karidot@aol.com

The group is led by Simone Crabb, an experienced dancer. New dancers, both male and female, are always welcomed to the group. Scottish Country Dancing is done to lively jigs and reels, or to slower strathspeys. Since the dancing is done in soft dance shoes, the group meets in the upstairs boardroom at McMartin House with its beautiful hardwood floor. Our members are a happy, easygoing group, able to laugh at their own mistakes, or to appreciate the beauty in a dance well performed by all. Scottish dancing is also a fun way to exercise the brain, the toes and everything in between! 

Contact Simone Crabb at 613-264-2767 or send an email to Simone@PerthSeniors.ca.

Wikipedia defines Yoga as the physical, mental, and spiritual practices which originated in ancient India as systems helping the individual to attain a state of permanent peace.  Since the 1980s, yoga has been popular as a system of physical exercise contributing to fitness.  

The gentle Yoga courses offered at McMartin House encourage stretching and body movement through basic postures. They offer adapted postures and the use of props and other aids to allow all senior students to participate as they feel they are able. 

Please review the YOGA CALENDAR to learn about the days and times when Yoga Classes are offered. For more information, contact info@yogaconnectionperth.org or phone 613-267-7148.

The Algonquin Book Club meets discuss a pre-selected title. 

Wednesday Bridge runs each Wednesday from 1:00 to 3:30. Social Bridge is one of the most popular activities at McMartin House, and Wednesday Bridge is a supplement to Friday Bridge and not in competition with it. (All of its members play there too).

However, while Friday Bridge offers a “first come, first served” approach to establishing the number of tables, Wednesday Bridge takes reservations and attempts to establish complete tables of 4 players for every session. This is accomplished by email. The Activity Director sends emails inviting all registered members who would like to attend, to reply by email. Replies are monitored and If necessary, further emails are sent to try and gain a missing player or two and to end up with complete tables.

If you wish to be added to the list of registered members, send an email to Simone@PerthSeniors.ca

“Teaching Bridge” sessions are offered periodically rather than continuously. When there is sufficient demand, sessions may be offered in the January to March period, each year. Each player also pays a $3.00 textbook fee.

The goal of these sessions is to teach the fundamentals of Bridge while allowing players to gain experience in a friendly, informal and mentored environment.  Those attending range from complete newcomers with no knowledge of Bridge to individuals with a pretty fair knowledge of how to bid and play, but who wish to gain more experience playing with experienced players who are willing to be helpful.

Kveta Privora, a Championship Player who plays both duplicate and social Bridge, provides the instruction and expert guidance.  Volunteers from the Friday Afternoon Bridge Club provide a core of experienced players, scattered among the tables, and assist with mentoring.

The Line Dancing Group is a well-established group with an enthusiastic membership.  This activity emphasizes the great value of Line Dancing to the health of the dancers. It is “good for the body and the memory. It adds years to your life, and life to your years!”  The music and dances that the leaders use with the group include the waltz, cha—cha, polka, samba, and rhumba as well as country and western.  During sessions, steps are shown and called; however, previous line dancing experience or some knowledge of basic steps is helpful. New members are welcome. 

We have Line Dancing Classes for Beginners.  Here you will learn common line dancing steps.  These steps are called and shown during the dances.  Each class is $5,

Are you a stamp collector or interested in becoming one? Then the Perth Stamp Club is a place you need to visit! Whether you collect stamps, covers, souvenir sheets, cancels, or maybe you collect a specific country, or a special topic, this club is for you.

We are a group of enthusiastic philatelists. We love to look at stamps, talk about stamps and share our hobby with others. If you want to learn about stamps or to share your interest in stamps please join us.

Rug hooking is a traditional fibre art that has deep roots in Atlantic Canada. Rug hooking is a versatile craft that can be used to create everything from functional floor coverings to decorative pillows, wall hangings and even coasters. At its core, rug hooking involves pulling colorful strips of fabric or yarn through a sturdy woven base, creating loops that form beautiful patterns and textures.

At McMartin House, we’re excited to be part of the rug hooking community where crafters (a.k.a. Hookers) can come together to work on their projects. It’s a great opportunity to meet like-minded individuals, share tips, and enjoy hooking in good company. We welcome new members of any level of experience, from the curios to the seasoned. We have supplies available for those who would like to drop by and give it a try. Come hook with us!