Strangway Community Centre

We are a recreation centre for adults aged 20 and older operated by the City of Sarnia. We are located at 260 East Street North by beautiful Germain Park and are open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding statutory holidays).

Programming

We offer a variety of programs including exercise classes, art, music and language courses, day trips, how-to classes, recreational sports, and daily drop-in activities such as cards, carpet bowling, and shuffleboard.

Spring/Summer 2025 – registration open now for May to August

Fall 2025 – October to December (registration opens mid-September 2025)

Winter 2026 – January to March (registration opens mid-December 2025)

Spring 2026 – April to June (registration opens mid-March 2026)

Summer 2026 – July to September (registration opens mid-June 2026)

Fall 2026 – October to December (registration opens mid-September 2026)

Please refer to our Recreation Programming page for more information on programming opportunities and registration, done through the Xplor Portal.

Strangway Membership

A Strangway Membership is available for purchase for adults aged 50 and over but is not required to participate in programs and activities. It entitles members to 15 to 50 percent off programs and activities.

You can purchase a membership online via the Xplor Portal.

Hobby Shop

The Hobby Shop is a woodworking shop which adults can use to complete woodworking projects and participate in courses. We have a variety of woodworking tools available for participants.

The Hobby Shop is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (excluding holidays). Summer hours vary. Please contact the Centre for further details.

Participants can pay for a half day or full day pass or adults 50+ can choose to purchase a membership for the Hobby Shop which allows unlimited use of the shop.

Volunteering

Our Centre is fortunate to have many dedicated volunteers that assist with the Hobby Shop and convening select programming. Volunteers are required to obtain a vulnerable sector check.

The Strangway Centre is currently recruiting volunteer Hobby Shop Supervisors.

Shop Supervisors receive a discounted rate on memberships for the Strangway Centre’s woodworking shop. Supervisors are required to supervise the shop for at least one three-hour shift (9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m.) each week on a specified day.

Shop Supervisors should have:

Communication skills
Safety knowledge
Woodworking experience
Comfort with shop equipment

To apply, please contact the Strangway Centre at 519-332-0656 or strangway@sarnia.ca.

History of the Strangway Community Centre

The Strangway Community Centre was established as an older adult centre by a generous $1,000,000 donation from William Strangway, as well as contributions from the Province, Ministry of Tourism, the City, and other donors.

William Strangway was a local businessman who saw a need for a place for older adults to socialize. In recent years, we have opened up programming to adults 20+. The Centre opened on May 1, 1989.