We are a lively, active groups of seniors who walk the mall and socialize every weekday morning. Walking is an excellent way to prevent cardiovascular diseases and future cardiac events. Studies have shown that walking 2.5 hours per week, 30 minutes 5 days per week, cuts the risk of cardiovascular and coronary heart disease by 50%. At the Walk & Talk Club, we host the Knit-Wits knitting club and seasonal Potluck parties. We also have a library and various puzzles and games.

The club was established more than 25 years ago at the Billings Bridge Shopping Centre as a way of promoting social interaction and reducing isolation among seniors. The group keeps active through walking and knitting and has donated much of its production to those in need. Wool blankets have been made for CHEO and local retirement residences. Members have also knit hats, scarves and mittens for the Ottawa Snowsuit Fund.

The Billings Bridge Seniors Walk & Talk Club has supported the University of Ottawa in studies on the benefits of walking and knitting for older individuals with osteoarthritis. The studies were conducted by Dr. Lucie Brosseau and found that knitting helped reduce osteoarthritis pain significantly.

The Billings Bridge Seniors Walk & Talk Club consists of many members. As a social group for seniors of all ages, our club is expanding and targeting a greater membership.

An executive team meets regularly to see to the needs of the Billings Bridge Seniors Walk & Talk Club.

Many people in the Club have developed close friendships over time and occasionally have breakfast together on Saturdays, an attractive fact for new members.

We meet Monday to Friday from 8 am to10 am. We provide a safe and friendly atmosphere in which to participate in social and indoor activities such as reading, knitting, puzzles, games and good conversation. The great advantage? The mall circuit is 1 km long and guarantees a good workout!

Annual membership is $10.00, for tea, coffee, cleaning products, party and various supplies. Come out and join us today.

For further information, visit the Billings Bridge Senior Walk & Talk Club Monday - Friday 8am-10am in the basement of Billings Bridge Office Tower.