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Core Components Objectives
• Preventing senior isolation and depression by making a conscious effort to stay socially active.
• Promoting physical activity and social engagement.
• Providing opportunities to build new relationships and eliminate barriers to participation in recreation activities by creating a safe space.
The Plan
To provide the seniors of Orillia with more seniors-focused drop-in programs in their own Drop-In Centre, located in the Orillia Room at Rotary Place (100 University Avenue).
Seniors at Play Programs
• Shuffleboard
• Card Games
• Darts, Board Games and Puzzles
• Educational Seminars
• Visual and Musical Arts
• Women’s/Men’s Discussion Groups
• Carpet Bowling
• Xbox Fitness and e-Sport
Seniors at Play Series (Off-Site Activities)
• In the Park
• On the Trails (Bike and Hiking Programs)
• Coffee Groups
• In the Pool
• At the Beach
• Road Trips
• In the Community
Activity Schedule
Drop-in programs begin September 21 and registered programs are available seasonally. For a full list of scheduled activities please see the Seniors at Play calendar using the button below. The Parks, Recreation and Culture Department strives to provide the most up to date information on drop-in programs, but changes and cancellations do happen from time to time. For those changes and cancellations, please visit orillia.ca/changes.
Register for Programs
Memberships
Punch cards for the Seniors at Play Program are available at the Orillia City Centre. A punch card can be purchased for $10.00 (plus HST) and can be used for 20 different activities/visits to the Seniors at Play Centre.
Thank You
Special thank you the Government of Canada and the New Horizons Fund for their generous contribution to the Seniors at Play Program.
How To Get Involved
Contact Megan Kamphuis at 705-325-4786 or mkamphuis@orillia.ca.
