Orillia, City of

Site: Senior Recreation

Service: Seniors At Play Program

Record #: ORI1182
Last Modified: 14 Dec 2023
Last Full Update: 08 Aug 2023

Description

Description (Service) Seniors at Play is an initiative to provide seniors in Orillia and surrounding areas with age friendly recreation programs. Seniors at Play programs are hosted in the Orillia Room at Rotary Place (100 University Avenue) and in various outdoor locations in the summer months.

Seniors at Play offers a wide variety of programming tailored towards older adults including:
  • Seniors socials
  • Table games
  • Shuffleboard
  • Carpet bowling
  • Special Events
  • Fitness classes
  • Volunteering
Goals of this program:
  • 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.
2023 Seniors at Play Calendars are available at the Orillia Recreation Centre front desk.
Visit website for program dates and volunteer information.

Service Details

Hours Mon-Thu 5:30 am-9 pm, Fri 5:30 am-8:30 pm, Sat, Sun 7 am-6 pm
Areas Served Simcoe County
Eligibility No restrictions
Application
  • Visit orillia.ca/Sun for membership details or call 705-325-4386 for support.
  • Drop-in pass available for purchase at the Orillia Recreation Centre and Rotary Place during programming hours.
  • Pre-registration is not required; drop in to any program with your membership card to participate.
  • Languages English
    Fees $3 Daily drop-in pass

    Address and Location

    Site Location Rotary Place
    Located In Community Orillia
    Address & Map
    Rotary Place, 100 University Dr
    Orillia, ON
    Canada L3V 6H1
    Intersection University Dr and Swinimer Dr

    Contact Information

    Office Phone 705-325-4386
    E-Mail recreation@orillia.ca
    Website https://www.orillia.ca/en/living-here/seniors-at-play-program.aspx
    Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cityorillia 
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orilliarecreationandculture/?hl=en 
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCityofOrillia
    Primary Contact Lisa Kutlesa, Program Coordinator - Seniors; Email: lkutlesa@orillia.ca
    Alternate Contact Blaire Gunnarson, Sport & Senior Recreation Coordinator; Email: bgunnarson@orillia.ca
    Mailing Address Rotary Place, 100 University Dr 
    Orillia, ON 
    Canada L3V 6H1

    Agency Overview