Enjoy the season with this collection of fun summer activities for retirees. Whether you’re looking to stay active, socialize, stay busy with your grandchildren, or try something new, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Summer Fun List
(Provided by Cathy Campbell)
- Plan a Staycation - Explore your own backyard and discover hidden gems.
- Visit Tourism Windor Essex Pelee Island - Pick up free guides, maps and ideas for local attractions and day trips.
- Tour Willistead Manor - Step back in time and explore one of Windsor’s historic landmarks.
- Visit Streetcar No. 351 - See a piece of Windsor transit history along Riverside Drive.
- Take a Ferry a Pelee Island or Peeche Island - Enjoy a relaxing day exploring one photo beautiful islands.
- Explore Fort Malden - Discover Canadian history in picturesque Amherstburg
- Visit Essex County Wineries - Spend an afternoon tasting local wines and enjoying scenic vineyards.
- Attend a Summer Festival - From music to food, there’s a festival happening almost every weekend
- Visit the Windsor Art Gallery - Explore exhibits and arts events throughout the summer or volunteer!
- Cruise the Detroit River - Take a boat cruise anyway the Macassa Bay
- Explore Local Museums - Visit the Canadian Transportation Museum & Herigtage Village and nearby Jack Miner’s Migratory Bird Sanctuary
- Take a Theatre Day Trip - Enjoy performances at the Shaw Festival, Straford Festival or Victoria playhouse Petrolia.
- Go Antiquing in St. Jacobs - Spend the day browsing unique hops and local treasures.
- Visit the Windsor Public Library - Join free activities like book clubs, chess, knitting genealogy and more. They also have fun activity calendars with ideas of things to do while babysitting.
- Enjoy Local Entertainment - Catch a concert or show at Caesars Windsor, the Chrysler Theatre, St. Clair College Centre for the Arts, or Experience Windsor’s Riverfront Summer Series.
- Join Life After Fifty - Connect with others thrill fitness, learning, travel and social activities year-round
- Enrol in Elder College - Explore fascinating courses designed for lifelong drivers each fall
Physical Activities
- Try Pickleball or Mini Golf - Stay active while having fun with friends and family
- Go Bowling - Summer is a great time to enjoy open bowling with league crowds
- Go Swimming - There are several community pools to enjoy.
- Get Out on the Water - Rent a kayak, canoe, or paddleboard at Pike Creek, Belle River or River Canard..
- Cycle Point Pelee National Park - Ride to the southern tip of Canada and enjoy birdwatching along the way.
Stay Connected with Local 240! Participate in retiree lunches, community events rallies, and advocacy opportunities throughtout the year. Follow Unifor Local 240 on Facebook to also keep up to date with events
The next Local 240 Retiree meeting will be on Wednesday, September 16 at the Riverside Sportsmen's Club at noon.