Orangeville and District Seniors Centre

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Record #: GCL0023 Last Modified: 17 Aug 2011 Last Full Update: 10 Aug 2010 Update Schedule: 10 Aug 2011
Record Owner: MHO Date Created: 20 Jan 2004 Date Deleted: N/A  
Description & Services
DescriptionFor members 55 years and over. Provides opportunities for social interaction amongst Seniors. To introduce and promote a varied program for recreation, education and culture. To foster the development of skills and knowledge of Seniors in the Town of Orangeville and the surrounding district.  
 
* Drop in centre available for Billiards, Carpet Bowling, Shuffleboard, Crafts, Book Clubs, Darts, and Cards. Offers 10 week sessions in Tai Chi, Fun & Fitness, yoga and line dancing. Memoir writing and art classes are offered. Lots of options - come and check it out. 
 
* Special events include Pot Luck Suppers, Senior Fun Nights, Movie Nights, Special Occasion Dinners, Fashion Shows, Variety Nights, Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, Senior Information Forum, Free Income Tax Clinics, Ontario Senior Games and Guest Speakers. 
 
*Lunches every Tuesday at noon $5.00 per person. 
 
* Barbecues held June - August. Information Centre for Older Adults. Resource Material available on site. Offers fully escorted day trips in comfortable coach buses. 
 
*Community volunteer Income Tax Program for people with low Income usually available end of March each year 
 
Volunteer opportunities include: assisting in the kitchen, convening special events, and assisting in the operation of the centre and the various recreational programs
HoursMon - Thu 8:30 am - 4 pm; Fri 9:30 am - 4 pm
DatesYear round except statutory holidays
Areas ServedDufferin County - and surrounding area that is within driving distance
EligibilityAges: 55 year(s) and up 
 
The person must be 55 years or older, or their spouse may be.
ApplicationDrop in.
FeesMembership - $25.00 per year - April - March fiscal year ; Call for information
LanguagesEnglish ; French - some ; Dutch - some ; German - some
Contact Information
Address26 Bythia St
Orangeville, ON L9W 2S1
 
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Site LocationOrangeville
IntersectionBroadway / Bythia St
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Office Phone519-941-6012
E-Mailorangevilleseniors@bellnet.ca
Primary ContactPat Elmore, Administrator
Volunteer CoordinatorPat Elmore
Other Details
MeetingsAnnual and semi-annual meetings
Print MaterialBrochures Available, Calendar of Events available on site. Check Town of Orangeville under Recreation.
Established1988
FundingProvincial - Elderly Persons Centre ; Grants ; Fundraising ; Fees
Subjects
SubjectsDrop-in centres ; Income tax ; Income tax clinics ; Meeting facilities ; Recreation ; Recreation centres ; Recreational activities ; Seniors ; Seniors clubs
Service CategoriesSocial Clubs/Events ~ Older Adults ; T'ai Chi Ch'uan