Strangway Community Centre

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

Programming

Strangway offers 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.

For more information on programming visit our Recreation Page

Strangway Membership

A Strangway Membership is available for purchase for adults aged 50 and older but is not required to participate in programs and activities. It entitles members to 15 to 50 per cent 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. There are a variety of woodworking tools available for participants.

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

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

Volunteering

Strangway is fortunate to have many dedicated volunteers that assist with the Hobby Shop and convening select programming.

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 aged 20 and older. The Centre opened on May 1, 1989.