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About Cummings Centre

The Cummings Centre's mission is to empower and enhance the quality of life of adults age 50 and over by providing dynamic and innovative programs, social services, and volunteer opportunities in a vibrant, respectful, inclusive and compassionate environment. Building on its Jewish heritage, Cummings embraces people from all ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.

A Dedicated Father and Daughter Bring a Love of Family to the Cummings Centre

“Growing up, we all learned to give of ourselves – not only financially but to always give of our time,” says Wendy Albert, who runs the Leonard Albert Family Foundation along with several family members, including two of her sons. The Foundation was originally dedicated to children’s charities. However, in the early 2000s, when [...]

2021-06-15T09:25:33-04:00June 1st, 2021|Foundation, Volunteer|0 Comments

Helpful Hints for Winter

Hannah & Henri have some helpful hints now that we are spending the winter at home Any questions? We can help? There is no such thing as bad weather just bad clothing! Think about warm socks and mittens, scarves, and hats.  It may be time to update your outdoor clothing so [...]

2021-01-21T16:59:59-05:00January 21st, 2021|Health|0 Comments

THE MAGIC OF MOVEMENT!

Get your daily tune-up With the colder months upon us, it is easy to give in to the desire to curl up with a blanket, grab a good book and stay warm. We know that staying physically active has beneficial effects on heart health, weight control, diabetes management, mental health and [...]

2021-01-06T20:39:21-05:00January 6th, 2021|Health, Programming|0 Comments

Virtual volunteering

Virtual volunteering now part of the Cummings Centre’s vital needs As the landscape of volunteering continues to evolve in the wake of COVID-19, Cummings Centre volunteers have stepped up in order to meet the new challenges brought on by the pandemic and maintain critical programs and services. Over the past few [...]

2020-09-16T17:01:44-04:00September 16th, 2020|Volunteer|0 Comments