Rockway Centre offers programs for adults and seniors, including affordable yoga classes, pottery lessons, special dinners and more.
On this page:
- Contact information
- Hours
- Parking and transit
- Register for a program
- Leisure Access
- Group card
- Lending library
- Washrooms
- Computers and Wi-Fi
- Rentals
- In the neighbourhood
Contact information
Address: 1405 King Street East
Phone number: 519-741-2507
Hours
Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9 to 11:45 a.m.
Sunday: closed
Parking and transit
Free parking is available off King Street East and Charles Street East.
Grand River Transit (GRT) route 7 and route 8 stop on King Street East in front of Rockway Centre. Plan your route with GRT’s trip planner.
GRT no longer offers paper bus tickets. Fare payment information is available on their website.
Register for a program
Use the accordions below to see what programs are available, then register on ActiveNet. Registration is required for all programs at Rockway Centre.
If you're not sure if virtual classes are for you, you can try one week for free. Send us an email for more information.
Programs at Rockway Centre
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Programs at home
| Kitchener Tech Connects - free tech courses and technology lending library |
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We're offering older adults free essential technology training and a technology lending library. The goal of this program is to improve social connections and access to information during the COVID-19 pandemic and into the future. We are excited to offer these free tech courses for older adults in our community. These courses are taught in person or virtually using Zoom. Visit our Kitchener Tech Connects webpage for more information. Send us an email or call 519-741-2200, ext. 5079 if you have any questions. |
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Kitchener Connections is an interactive, telephone-based, social and recreational program that aims to keep older adults active and engaged in their community from the comfort of their own home. Sessions are offered daily and include a variety of topics from Trivia, Family Feud, Bingo, Fun Facts, Name that Tune and more! Grab a coffee (or tea or hot chocolate) and hang out with the Kitchener Connections program coordinator to chat! Please note: Registration is required for all Kitchener Connections programs as space is limited. For more information or to register for Kitchener Connections, call (519) 741-2382. Registration is simple and only requires participants to complete a simple intake form over the phone. Registered participants are welcome to sign up for one or more daily program sessions offered throughout the week. For more information or to register for Kitchener Connections call (519) 741-2382. |
| Connections @ Home |
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To help older adults stay active and connected while at home, we're delivering curated activity boxes and kits to their front door. During registration, we'll ask you to complete an initial questionnaire about your social and leisure interests to help personalize the activities and programs selected for each activity box. To further support social connections, individuals receiving the activity boxes will be encouraged to join weekly teleconferences or Zoom programs to participate in group activities such as BINGO, guest speakers, trivia games or discussions. For more information about this program or to register, please call 519-741-2916 (TTY 1-866-969-9994) or send us an email. |
Leisure Access
Visit our Leisure Access (fee assistance) page to apply for lower registration fees for city-run programs. Our goal is to make city-run programs accessible to everyone.
Group card
Get unlimited access to ongoing groups at Rockway Centre, Breithaupt Centre and Downtown Community Centre with a group card.
If you don't have a card, stop by the main office at Rockway Centre or the Downtown Community Centre to get one.
Visit our ongoing groups page to learn more.
Lending library
Donate or pick up a new book or puzzle from our lending library.
The lending library is located on the second floor.
Washrooms
These washrooms are available at Rockway Centre:
- men’s and women’s washrooms in the basement and main floor (both accessible)
- one gender-neutral washroom on the second floor
Computers and Wi-Fi
Public access computers are available in the lobby while the centre is open.
Use your own phone, tablet or computer with our free Wi-Fi. Choose the “Kitchener Public WiFi” network and follow the instructions that show up.
Rentals
You can rent rooms at Rockway Centre for meetings or events. Room rates are per hour and include HST. Capacities include chairs only. If tables are required, the capacity will be less.
- workshop – seating capacity 14 people - $20.75 per hour, including HST
- King Street room – seating capacity 20 people - $20.75 per hour, including HST
- games room – seating capacity 14 people - $20.75 per hour, including HST
- boardroom – seating capacity 10 people - $20.75 per hour, including HST
- program room – seating capacity 12 people - $20.75 per hour, including HST
- multipurpose room – seating capacity 30 people - $29.58 per hour, including HST
- heritage room – seating capacity 50 people - $29.58 per hour, including HST
- meeting room – seating capacity 60 people - $41.08 per hour, including HST
- auditorium – seating capacity 100 people - $64.35 per hour, including HST
- patio – seating capacity 90 people - $49.20 per hour, including HST
Note that when booked after business hours a three hour minimum rental is required and additional staff charges will apply.
Depending on the nature of your event other rental costs can include:
- Resound and SOCAN fees
- insurance
- licensing
If you're interested in booking this facility or getting a more detailed quote, please complete the inquiry form to tell us more about your event. Staff will confirm the details of your event with you before finalizing the booking.
In the neighbourhood
Rockway Gardens, a popular photo spot, is across the street from Rockway Centre.
Tee up at Rockway Golf Course, a short trip away from Rockway Centre.