Orillia Active Living Centre

The Orillia Active Living Centre provides those aged 55+ in Orillia and surrounding areas with age friendly recreation programs. Programs are hosted in the Orillia Room at Rotary Place (100 University Avenue). 

Our Goals:

• Preventing senior isolation in our community.

• Promoting physical activity and social engagement.

• Eliminate barriers to participation in recreation activities by creating a safe space for older adults.

We're constantly expanding our programs. Do you want to share your passion with your community? Check out our volunteer section for more information.

Monthly Calendar of Events

Check out our calendar below to see what programs are currently offered and what fun programs are upcoming this season. Purchase a membership today to enjoy unlimited programs. For membership details call 705-325-4386 for support, visit us during programming hours or contact oalc@orillia.ca.  Pre-registration is not required (unless specified on the calendar); drop in to any program with your membership to participate! 

Drop-in passes are available! For $3 for unstructured programming such as card games, or $5 for instructed programs such as Line Dancing and socials, you can enjoy our programs! Available to purchase at the Orillia Active Living Centre (100 University Avenue) during programming hours. Contact oalc@orillia.ca for more information. 

Upcoming Program Highlights

The OALC will be hosting its first-ever Resource Fair on Friday, January 16, 2026 from 11:00AM -3:00 PM. The goal of the event is to bring together older adults in our community along with location organizations and service providers to support and promote healthy, active and connected living! 

Light refreshments will be available! 

To print January's calendar, click here. 

Current Grants and Special Programming

The City of Orillia is pleased to announce its official designation as part of Ontario’s Seniors Active Living Centre (SALC) program, a move that will enhance opportunities for older adults in the community to stay active, engaged, and connected.

With funding from the Government of Ontario, the City of Orillia has transitioned the Seniors at Play program into the newly established Orillia Active Living Centre (OALC). The OALC is based in the Orillia Room at Rotary Place (100 University Ave.), a hub for community connection and older adult focused programming. The OALC will continue to offer the popular programs that community members already enjoy while expanding to include programs such as: Tai Chi, Ukulele, and quarterly bus trips.

Orillia Walkability Project - Seniors Community Grant Program

Let's Walk and Talk, Orillia!

The Orillia Walkability Project aims to enhance the accessibility and walkability of sidewalks, roads and trails throughout the City of Orillia. The project aims to foster a more inclusive, user-friendly environment for residents and visitors of all ages and abilities, with a particular focus on the needs of older adults. Community members, specifically older adults, are encouraged to walk different routes across Orillia, and provide feedback using a survey tool that will identify both strengths and areas for improvement, contributing to creating a safer, more accessible community that encourages active living and social connection.

Join us for a guided walks as we explore different routes in our community and assess how “walkable” they are. Participants will complete short surveys during each walk to share their experience. This program is part of the Orillia Walkability Project, funded by the Seniors Community Grant Program, and is free to join. Scheduled walks will be listed on the OALC monthly calendar of events beginning in December 2025. 

Not available for the scheduled walks? No problem! We encourage community members to stay active this winter and complete the survey on their own!  See below to complete the survey link. 

TO ACCESS THE SURVEY, CLICK HERE.

Bus Trips

The Orillia Active Living Centre organizes quarterly bus trips!

Next scheduled trip: Royal Ontario Museum, Thursday, February 19, 2026.

Details: Join us for a trip to Toronto to visit the Royal Ontario Museum. Enjoy a day exploring the museum, including access to the featured exhibition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025. Cost per person: $30.00. 

Please note that a OALC membership is required to participate on bus trips. 

How To Get Involved

Orillia Active Living Centre is made possible by volunteers in our community. If you'd like to volunteer to support the Orillia Active Living Centre, contact Lisa Kutlesa at lkutlesa@orillia.ca

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