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The Plan
To provide seniors in Orillia with age friendly recreation programs, virtually and in-person. Seniors at Play programs are hosted in the Orillia Room at Rotary Place (100 University Avenue). In-person programming is currently on hold until provincial restrictions are lifted.
Our Goals
- Preventing senior isolation in our community.
- 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.
Seniors at Play Programs
Seniors at Play offers a wide variety of programming tailored towards older adults in our community. Examples of current and past activities include:
- Virtual programs such as exercise band fitness, painting sessions, and more!
- Seniors socials
- Table games
- Shuffleboard
- Carpet Bowling
- Knitting Club
- Book Club
- Volunteering
We're constantly expanding our programs. Do you want to share your passion with your community? Check out our volunteer section for more information.
Current Seniors at Play Initiatives
Book Club
Our virtual book club will connect readers through the world of fiction. We will all be reading the text The Home for Unwanted Girls by Joanna Goodman and we will meet on September 14 at 2pm to share thoughts, have open discussion about the book, and connect with other readers. Check your local library for a copy to borrow, or source a personal copy to keep. Sign up now, start reading, and join us in September to connect. Contact eveldman@orillia.ca for more information.
How To Get Involved
Seniors at Play is made possible by volunteers in our community. If you'd like to share a passion of yours or to get involved, contact Erica Veldman at 705-330-1565 or eveldman@orillia.ca.
Our volunteers receive comprehensive training and orientation as part of the on-boarding process.
