Provides older adults (55+) in Ontario with an opportunity to:

• increase their social interaction with others
• increase their physical and mental well-being
• maintain and enhance their psychological and physiological well-being through participation in recreational activities and sports.

Goals:

• enhance the opportunity for seniors to expand and develop their social interaction
• provide an environment that stimulates physical activity
• provide an environment conducive to mental development
• increase participation in recreational activities, and
• facilitate more cooperation and communication between older adult groups within the Province of Ontario.

Objectives:

• ensure that activities are conducive to an environment for social interaction
• have appropriate recreational and sports activities so that the older adult is able to meet new people and establish new relationships
• encourage social activities in the form of banquets, luncheons, dinners, dances and more that will stimulate social interaction
• establish an environment that reflects current trends in sport, fitness, and cultural and artistic activities
• promote any innovative physical activity for the older adult through appropriate administrative governing bodies in fitness and sport;
  promote improved fitness levels
• promote activities that reflect the current needs of the older adult in relation to their mental well-being
• demonstrate that older adults can remain active
• encourage increased participation on an ongoing basis; and
• promote active living among older adults in Ontario.