Offers meals served in a group setting that provides an opportunity for socializing. Developed for older adults and people with disabilities who would like to get out of the house more often. Transportation is available for a fee.
Congregate Dining
Congregate and dining programs provide lowcost meals that are enjoyed in a community setting. Transportation may be provided.
VON Hamilton Congregate Dining
Work: 905-529-0700
2757 King St E, Hamilton, ON L8G 5E4, Canada
Program is on pause due to COVID-19
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
$9.50/meal maximum. Transportation is available for an additional fee. Fee adjustment available for low incomes. All fees are billed monthly.
Older adults and people with disabilities
Contact to register
Diners' Club Congregate Dining Program
Work: 905-692-3464
Carole Taylor, Program Coordinator
Third Thursday monthly (except July, August, December)
Cost:
Who can access this service: Program
$15 includes meal, dessert, and tea or coffee
Older adults
Contact to register
Program offers a monthly nutritious meal and social time at a location in Glanbrook/Binbrook. Participants from outside of Glanbrook are welcome, but must arrange their own transportation. Transportation can be arranged for participants who reside in Glanbrook.
Diners Club, Welcome Inn Community Centre
Work: 905-525-5824
Ruth Kaulback, Seniors Program Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator
40 Wood St E, Hamilton, ON L8L 3Y3, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: Program
Tuesday meal: $4.50
Older adults living in the central and north end of Hamilton.
Contact to register.
Weekly home-cooked lunch followed by activities such as singing, games, and excursions. July and August dates include brunch and/or a day trip.
McQuesten Boys and Girls Club Roxborough Seniors Program
Work: 905-549-2814 x269
785 Britannia Ave, Hamilton, ON L8H 2B6, Canada
Hours vary by program, contact for details
Cost:
Who can access this service: Membership
$10 per year
Older adults
Contact to register
Program provides a variety of activities and programs to promote enjoyment and well being for older adults and retirees. Offering bingo, euchre and more. Also, fitness and strength training, speaker events on topics relevant to seniors and pot luck lunches.
St. James United Church Senior's Luncheon
Work: 905-689-6223
Fax Number: 905-689-0650
Wendy Thompson, Administrator
306 Parkside Dr, Waterdown, ON L0R 2H0, Canada
Third Tuesday of each month
11:30am-1pm
Operates September to June
Cost:
Who can access this service: Program
$5 per person
Open to all older adults
Call or email to reserve your seat(s) by noon on the Friday before the lunch
Program offers a lunch for all seniors.
Life Long Care Program
Work: 905-548-9593
Fax Number: 905-545-4077
Christina Barahona
34 Ottawa St N, Hamilton, ON L8H 3Y7, Canada
Hours vary by program, contact for details
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Open to all urban Aboriginal men, women and their families
Contact to register
Provides support services to the Indigenous community, regardless of age, who are disabled, chronically ill, frail, elderly or require acute/chronic continuum of care.
Services include:
- medical transportation services
- assistance with completing forms
- community referrals
- home visits
- security checks
- caregiver support
- aid in transitioning from ODSP to Old Age Pension
- congregate dining meals
- social activities