View of art room at Chartwell Dufferin Centre

Activities & Amenities at Chartwell Dufferin Centre in Trenton

Whether you want to be active, explore a new creative passion, or simply relax and enjoy great company, our amenities and activities are curated with your enjoyment in mind. From our art room and movie theatre to our welcoming bistro and engaging activity programming, there’s something for every interest and lifestyle.

  • Chartwell senior residents dance class activity / Cours de danse pour les résidents seniors de Chartwell
  • Full view of theatre at Chartwell Dufferin Centre
  • Couple sitting in a cinema looking towards a movie screen, smiling with man's arm around woman and the other hand holding a bag of popcorn.

A Practical Guide to Healthy Aging 

Healthy aging starts with staying active, connected, and engaged. This guide shares practical tips on wellness, nutrition, and social living—helping you or a loved one maintain independence, feel better day to day, and enjoy a more fulfilling lifestyle.

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Preview of the Aging Well guide

Participate in our engaging activities

We offer a variety of optional experiences for an active, social, and fulfilling retirement lifestyle—whatever your interests or routine may be. From exercise classes and creative programs to movie nights, games, and social gatherings, there’s always something happening to feel engaged and connected. Beyond the residence, our convenient Trenton location near Mount Pelion, downtown shops, restaurants, and the Bay of Quinte also makes it easy to enjoy local outings, scenic walks, and community events throughout the area.

Chartwell senior residents exercise

Explore our variety of on-site amenities

We offer a range of onsite amenities meant to enhance everyday life. Catch a movie with neighbours in our cozy theatre, get creative in the art room, or unwind with a coffee and good conversation in the bistro. Our activity room serves as the heart of community life, providing a welcoming space for daily programming, social gatherings, and everything in between. Whatever you're in the mood for, you'll find the perfect space to enjoy it right at home.

Senior woman is participating an outdoor art class / Une femme âgée participe à un cours d'art en plein air

If you want to experience what it’s like to live in our retirement residence, there’s no better way than joining us for an activity or outing. It would be our pleasure to host you for an activity that appeals to your interests or have our Lifestyle & Programs Manager walk you through a sample of a senior living monthly activity calendar!

Discover what Chartwell’s lifestyle is all about

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See our life enrichment experiences in action

What does the life enrichment experience at Chartwell look and feel like? What activities, social events and programs can you expect if you or a loved one move in? We answer those questions and more in our video series, where you’ll hear from Chartwell experts about our retirement residence programming, daily activities, social experiences, outings and so much more. You’ll also see real Chartwell residents and staff as they participate in some of the goings-on in our retirement communities!