Founded in 1990, LA CENTRE for Active Seniors has been providing Recreation Programs for Seniors for over 30 years!
For over 30 years, the LA CENTRE for Active Seniors has proudly served seniors in Toronto's West End with accessible and affordable recreation programs, fitness classes, community building projects, grocery and meal delivery, and more.
To enhance the quality of life for people aged 55 and older.
As a member driven, community based organization with a volunteer Board of Directors, our work is guided by a commitment to those we serve and is based on the values of inclusivity, integrity, collaboration, faith, trust, transparency and respect.
To develop and deliver a variety of socially engaging programs that promote health, independence and spirituality for people aged 55 and older in Toronto's West End.
LA CENTRE for Active Seniors continuously applies for various special grants to further support our efforts to provide quality active programming to our community.
Catholic Charities & ShareLife
LA CENTRE for Active Seniors is a Catholic Charities Member Agency Supported by ShareLife.
LA CENTRE for Active Seniors receives operational funding from the Ministry of Seniors & Accessibility via the Seniors Active Living Centre (SALC) Program
LA CENTRE for Active Seniors receives operational funding from the City of Toronto via the Community Service Partnerships (CSP) funding program. We are also located within a Toronto Community Housing building as a rent-free tenant.
Government of Ontario​
City of Toronto​
In our efforts to grow and engage our growing community, Loyola Arrupe Centre for Seniors rebranded in 2021 with a new operating name "LA CENTRE for Active Seniors". This new name reflects the attitude of the Centre; promoting active and independent lifestyles! LA CENTRE for Active Seniors is a community based Senior's Centre.
Since opening in 1990, LA CENTRE for Active Seniors has been an oasis for people 55 and older by serving their emotional, physical, recreational, social and spiritual needs for over 30 years. It is through these consistent and reliable offerings that the Centre has continued to evolve to its present day.
LA Centre opens
The Centre originally opened under the name "Loyola Arrupe Centre for Seniors" as part of the Loyola Arrupe Housing Corporation at 1709 Bloor Street West.
Incorporated as autonomous organization
Established 55 Rankin as Main Site
Transition from period of uncertainty to prosperity
CCAT funding increases a key enabler to growth and expansion
LA Centre now in 4 sites with 500+ seniors
Board developed new Strat Plan for 2020-2023
COVID-19 hit March 2020 resulting in dramatic shift from on-site, in-person to virtual and remote
Significant increase in service clients numbers 500+ individual seniors
Moving towards pandemic recovery stage and reintroduction of in-person programming
New Board followed by new ED - first FT ED at the Centre
Positioning Centre for continued growth and expansion
LA CENTRE for Active Seniors operates with a volunteer Board of Directors and a team of staff that are guided by a commitment to those we serve!
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We are proud to partner with Toronto Community Housing to deliver our programs right in the heart of senior residential buildings.
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Become a member of LA CENTRE
Becoming a member of the LA CENTRE is one of the healthiest things you can do. Our volunteers and team members are here to support you in your golden years.