The Stratford Lakeside Active Adults Association (55+) is an organization for individuals to participate in a variety of activities, services, and special events. The Association's mission is to provide enjoyment for all, and encourage the concept of wellness.
Activities are hosted at the Stratford Agriplex and are open only to paid members who are fifty-five years of age and older, as well as those not yet fifty-five years of age but completely retired.
Become a Member |
The membership year runs September 1 to August 31. The annual membership can be purchased starting August 2, 2023 at a fee of $40 for the period of September 1 - August 31, 2024. Please note that some activities have minimal participation fees. If you wish to become a member, you can purchase your membership online. Should you have additional questions, visit the Stratford Agriplex, 357 McCarthy Road office, Monday through Friday from 8:30am - 12 and 1pm - 4:30 pm or call 519-271-4310. |
Board of Directors, 2023 Executive Committee |
President - Trudy Jonkman To get in touch with one of our board members, please call 519-271-4310. |
Committee Meeting Schedule |
All meetings are held at the Stratford Agriplex. |
Scent Free Activity Spaces |
As we continue to host weekly recreation activities at the Agriplex, we do wish to remind participating members and guests that we strive to have our activity spaces as scent-free zones. |
October 31, 2023 - Travel to see Canada vs US Women's Hockey in Sarnia (Dec 16) |
The Stratford Lakeside Active Adults Association is offering a unique opportunity for members of the general public to join them to see the national women’s hockey teams from Canada and the US in a face off on Saturday, December 16 at the Progressive Auto Sales Arena in Sarnia. A chartered bus will depart from the Stratford Agriplex at 1:30 p.m., arriving for game time at 5 p.m. Tickets are now on sale at $70 per person and includes transportation, driver’s tip and a game ticket. A stop will be made at the Flying J Travel Centre along the way, for individuals to purchase their own refreshments and food. Tickets are now on sale at the Stratford Agriplex main office reception, 357 McCarthy Road, Monday to Friday from 8:30am – 12 p.m. and 1 – 4:30 p.m. Tickets are limited, offered on a first-come first-serve basis. For more information, visit https://theobserver.ca/sports/local-sports/canadian-american-womens-hockey-teams-coming-to-sarnia-for-rivalry-series |
To participate in activities, you must be an active member and register in advance online using our Recreation Registration. You can also register by visiting our front desk or by calling 519-271-4310 during office hours.
Sign in or Create a New Account
Title | Date | Time | Location | Cost | Registration |
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Five Handed Pepper | 2nd Friday of each month | 12:30-4:30pm | Stratford Agriplex | $5/members $8/non-members | Sign-up at Agriplex |
Euchre/Cribbage Tournament | Starting October 20th | 12:30-4:30pm | Stratford Agriplex | $5/members $8/non-members | Sign-up at Agriplex |
Pepperama | Last Friday of each month | 12:30-4:30pm | Stratford Agriplex | $5/members $8/non-members | Sign-up at Agriplex |
SLAAA Annual General Meeting | December 4 | 1:30-3:30pm | Stratford Agriplex | Free | Register at Agriplex |
Canada/US Women's Hockey, Sarnia | December 16 | 1:30pm departure | Sarnia | $70/general public (includes transportation, driver's tip, game ticket) | Register at Agriplex |
Activity | Day | Time | Location | Cost | Registration | |
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Arts, Crafts & Chats (Fibre Arts) | Tuesday | 1-3pm | Boardroom | Free | Reserve | |
Arts, Crafts & Chats (Painting/Drawing) | Thursday | 1-4pm | Boardroom | Free | Reserve | |
Billiards | Monday - Sunday | 9am-9pm | Billiards Room | $25 per year | Reserve | |
Bridge - Duplicate |
Monday |
1:30-4:30pm |
Second Floor Hall | Free | Reserve | |
Bridge - Duplicate |
Tuesday |
7-10 pm |
Second Floor Hall | Free | Reserve | |
Cribbage | Thursday | 1-4pm | Second Floor Hall | $0.50 per session | Reserve | |
Crokinole | Monday | 7-9pm | Market Hall | Free | Reserve | |
Euchre - Recreational | Tuesday | 1-4pm | Market Hall | $0.50 per session | Reserve | |
Euchre - Saturday Night | Saturday | 7-10pm | Market Hall | $0.50 per session | Reserve | |
Lapidary | Tuesday & Friday |
9- 11:30am |
Lapidary Workshop | $50 one-time membership | Reserve | |
Line Dancing |
Monday |
10am-12pm | Market Hall | $4 per session | Reserve | |
Low Impact Fitness | Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday | 11:15am-12pm | Second Floor Hall | Free | Reserve | |
Pepper | Monday | 9:30am-12pm | Second Floor Hall | $0.50 per session | Reserve | |
Pickleball | Monday - Friday | See below | Fieldhouse | $110/season | Reserve | |
Shuffleboard | Monday |
1:30-3pm & 3:15 - 4:45pm |
Market Hall | Free | Reserve | |
Shuffleboard | Thursday |
1:30-3:30pm |
Market Hall | Free | Reserve | |
Solo | Wednesday | 1:30-4pm | Market Hall | $0.50 per session | Reserve | |
Winter Golf | Monday - Friday |
10am - 1pm |
Allman Arena, Upper Lobby | $2/day or $40/season | ||
Woodcraft | Monday - Friday |
8:30am-4:30pm |
Woodcraft Workshop | $30 per year plus $2 per day | Reserve |
SLAAA Pickleball returns to the Stratford Agriplex Fieldhouse, starting October 16, 2023. The season will run until April 26, 2024. Interested participants may register and pay their pickleball activity fee starting Monday, October 2, 2023.
Join this popular racquet sport combining elements of badminton, tennis and ping pong. To participate players must be members of SLAAA and must pay the pickleball activity fee prior their first game.
Download the Pickleball Schedule (2023/24)
Day | Time | Type of Session | Number of Courts |
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Mondays | 9 - 10:30 am | Open Play | 8 |
Mondays | 10:45 am - 12:15 pm | "Board" Play (Recreational) | 8 |
Tuesdays | 9 - 10:30 am | Open Play | 16 |
Tuesdays | 10:45 am - 12:15 pm | "Board" Play (Recreational) | 16 |
Wednesdays | 9 - 10:30 am | Open Play | 8 |
Wednesdays | 10:45 am - 12:15 pm | "Board" Play (Recreational) | 8 |
Thursdays | 9 - 10:30 am | Open Play | 16 |
Thursdays | 10:45 am - 12:15 pm | "Board" Play (Recreational) | 16 |
Fridays | 9 - 10:30 am | Open Play | 8 |
Fridays | 10:45 - 12:15 pm | "Board" Play (Recreational) | 8 |
Pickleball Activity Fee |
$110 per person for the season plus an active SLAAA Membership at $40 for the year.
If you are unsure of the status of your SLAAA membership, please call 519-271-4310, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 12 pm and 1 - 4:30pm. |
Pickleball Play Details |
In 2023-24, there are two different ways to get involved in pickleball:
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What is Open Play? |
Open play sessions are available to anyone, regardless of ability.
How to Participate in Open Play
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What is "Board" Play (Recreational)? |
Known to many pickleballers as "Board Play", the purpose of these 1.5 hour sessions is to play others at random, in the spirit of having fun and being social.
How to Participate for "Board Play"
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If you are a member but do not have an online account, please contact our office at 519-271-4310, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 12pm and 1 - 4:30pm. We will help you to activate your account and password. |
How to Register for Pickleball |
Once you have successfully purchased your SLAAA membership, you need to register and pay your activity fee. Registration for the 2023/24 season will open on Monday, October 2, 2023, and on that date a registration link will appear on the Active Adults online registration activity page. |