Bruce County Museum to offer 10-week creative arts workshop

The Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre will host a 10‑week creative arts workshop for adults age 55 and older this fall. The workshop offers participants an opportunity to explore storytelling, acting, music and movement in a supportive and engaging environment.

Participants of the “I’m Not Done Yet!” Creative Arts Workshop will meet once a week. They’ll build creative skills through hands-on exercises in storytelling, theatre and music. The workshop, led by Joan Chandler (acting, theatre and improvisation) and david sereda (singing and songwriting) of Sheatre. This is an award‑winning, community‑engaged arts company based in Grey‑Bruce, along with guest artists.

“This workshop is about exploring creativity in a fun, welcoming space while connecting with others in the community,” said Museum director Cathy McGirr.

Over the course of the program, participants will collaborate to create original scenes and songs, which they will present at the end of the series.

"These workshops are open to anyone over the age of 55 who wants to try something creative,” says Sheatre’s david sereda. “Perhaps you’ve always wanted to sing or try acting — we believe you are never too old to try something new and have fun doing it! Why should kids have all the fun?”

The program is free to join, with a light lunch provided each week. Space is limited, and those interested are encouraged to pre-register.

The Museum will host a public presentation on November 24, 2026, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the Bruce Power Theatre. The participants will showcase their work and the performance is free to attend. Light refreshments will be available. All are welcome. Please register in advance.

For more information or to register, visit brucemuseum.ca or call 519‑797‑2080.

This project was made possible in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.

About the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre

The Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre is situated within the traditional territory of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON). We offer adult and children’s programming, exhibitions, special events and are home to the Bruce County Archives & Research Room. Our mandate is to preserve and make available the documentary heritage of Bruce County.

About Sheatre

Sheatre has created award-winning productions and devised workshops to engage communities playfully with complex issues. Guided by professional artists, community members tell their own stories through theatre, music, painting, story-telling and more. The “I’m Not Done Yet!” workshops are a joyful, creative activity for older adults.

About the New Horizons for Seniors Program

The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grants and contributions program. Its goal is to strengthen seniors’ social inclusion so they can benefit from and contribute to the quality of life in their communities.

Community-based projects

Community-based project funding supports activities in which seniors are socially engaged, connected and actively involved. Seniors lead and inspire projects that make a difference in their lives, in the lives of others and in their communities. More than 400 communities benefit from community-based projects each year.