About Us | Thorold Seniors

Thorold Centre 50+

Back in 1914, Thorold did not have a 50+ centre, instead in its place at 8 Carleton street sat L.G. Lorriman public school, which opened its doors in 1914 and remained to teach the children of Thorold up until their closing in 1981. In the year following, the building became home to Thorold City Hall until a movement was pushed for Thorold to gain a Seniors Centre. City Hall officially changed location and with generous support from Ontario Paper, gave full access to the Thorold Senior Citizens Association in 2014. In recent years the Centre has grown exponentially, and is now operating as Thorold Centre 50+ on the Main floor and Lower level. City Hall has moved the new Development Services office to the Upper level and on Thursday, December 12th, 2024, hosted an official plaque unveiling.

Features at the centre

Access Ramp & Elevator

Our wheelchair accessible facility ensures members of any physical ability are able to come in and enjoy our array of activities. At ground level we also have an Elevator, accessible from the parking lot.

Library

The centre’s library has hundreds of books to choose from and leather couches and chairs to read them on. Enjoy our library filled with sunlight, the perfect spot to sit, breathe, chat with a friend, do a puzzle, play games and read.

Computer lab

Utilize the state-of-the-art computers paid for through fundraising and grants. It is a peaceful oasis flooded with sunlight, the perfect spot to sit and breathe, chat with a friend, surf the internet, print something free of charge directly from your phone.

Professional Kitchen

Our centre has a new state of the art built in kitchen that is buzzing with life and good food almost everyday, whether it is for our cooking class, lunches, or special events, our kitchen provides some of the best food you've ever had.

Crafts area

Look in on our crafts area to see the amazing mats our members are weaving, or the craft table where handmade items are available to purchase. Our crafters meet weekly and produce the most unique hand made items your will ever find.

Pool Hall

Take the elevator down to the pool room and play a few games of snooker or billiards. Our billiard room has 3 tables and is always filled with people willing to play and help beginners to learn more about the game and its many techniques.

Shuffleboard room

Take the elevator down to enjoy our fantastically well-lit shuffleboard room, better described as an "arena" with beautiful new flooring and big windows to utilize natural lighting. Our shuffleboard room is designed to accommodate new or pro players.

Main room

The main room has folding walls that can close sections off when multiple activities overlap. The main room is a great open area for activities such as exercise or special events like bazaars, as well as general membership lunches and meetings.