Record #: MID0797
Last Modified: 05 Dec 2024
Last Full Update: 12 Jul 2023

Description

Description (Service) 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.

Service Details

Hours Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
Events occur on various dates
Areas Served Ontario
Eligibility Individuals 55 years and older by Dec 31st of the year of registration
Application Call or email
Languages English; French website
Fees Membership - $15 annually

Address and Location

Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
136 Bayfield St
Suite 103
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 3B1
Intersection Bayfield St and Sophia St
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-232-8581
E-Mail info@osga55plus.ca
Website https://osga55plus.ca/
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/osga55plus/
Primary Contact Jordana, Administrator
Alternate Contact Daria Thompson, President

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