Barrie. Recreation and Culture Services, Barrie - 189 Blake St, 55+ Outreach Program

Barrie. Recreation and Culture Services

Site: Barrie - 189 Blake St

Service: 55+ Outreach Program

Record #: BAR0127

Last Modified: 20 Aug 2024

Last Full Update: 13 Mar 2023

Description

Description (Service)

COVID-19 Update

Outreach Program is not operating at this time, planned to start up again in Fall 2023, call or visit Recreation Programs - 55+ for updates

Regular Service
Program offers support to older adults in the Barrie community who for a variety of reasons are unable to take advantage of the 55+ centres

program exists to promote wellness in all areas of living: social, emotional and physical
offers fitness, lunch, opportunities to get to know new people and make new friendships, and opportunities to participate in activities

Service Details

Hours	COVID-19 Update Outreach Program suspended at this time Regular Hours Parkview Centre: Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm Outreach Program: second and fourth Tue of each month, 11 am-2 pm
Areas Served	Barrie
Eligibility	Age Requirements: 55 years and up Seniors, living alone, or with family, who have limitations and/or a barrier preventing them from participating independently in regular activities at the centre since the volunteers are not health care personnel and many are seniors themselves, senior participants must be able to look after their own personal needs and support their own weight without another person's assistance
Application	Call 705-739-4220 Ext 5688
Languages	English
Fees	Program - No membership fee; a nominal fee $10 per visit

Address and Location

Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	189 Blake St Barrie, ON Canada L4M 1K5
Intersection	Blake St and Shanty Bay Rd
Physical Access	Fully Accessible - Auto doors; elevators

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-737-0755
Fax	705-739-4249
Website	www.barrie.ca/Living/RecreationPrograms/Pages/Seniors55.aspx
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityofBarrie Twitter: https://twitter.com/CityofBarrie
Primary Contact	Heather Kenehan, Recreation Programmer; Phone: 705-739-4220 ext 5685; Email: Heather.kenehan@barrie.ca
Alternate Contact	Tammy Haines, Recreation Supervisor; Phone: 705-739-4220 ext 5424; Email: tammy.haines@barrie.ca
Mailing Address	Box 400 Barrie, ON Canada L4M 4T5