June is Seniors Month in Ontario! The theme for 2023 is Working for Seniors - a time to recognize the hard work seniors have done all their lives to make Ontario into the great place it is today.
We've got lots on the go this June, including great workshops and seminars, crafts and activities - even a Pickleball Drop-in at the Peggy Hill Team Community Centre!
Program Highlights
For registered programs, you can register online by clicking on the blue links below, or by calling 705-728-1010.
Fraud Prevention for Seniors with Barrie Police (Drop-in)
Downtown - Monday, June 5, 11am - 12pm
Painswick - Thursday, June 8, 11am - 12pm
Join Crime Prevention Officer Julie Reynolds from Barrie Police Service for an hour long talk about various scams, how to recognize them and the steps you can take to protect yourself (and your money!).
Healthy Shopping Tips for Seniors (Registered)
Painswick - Thursday, June 15, 11am-12pm
Learn where to find the best nutrition options in a grocery store and enjoy samples with Zehrs’ Registered Dietitian Lisa Ciotoli.
Ageism with Barrie Senior Services Network (Registered)
Downtown - Tuesday, June 20, 10-11am
It’s time to put ageism in its place! Join us to educate yourself, embrace ageing, and fight for a better future where growing old is seen as an opportunity rather than a liability. You can register to attend in-person at our Downtown library, or register to watch online through Zoom.
Stay Independent & Test Your Balance with Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (Drop-In)
Downtown - Tuesday, June 20, 1-3pm
Painswick - Monday, June 26, 10am-12pm
Learn how to recognize, control and change factors that can lead to a fall and loss of independence. Sign up to get your balance tested after the presentation too!
Service Canada: An Overview of the Canada Pension Plan (Registered)
Painswick - Wednesday, June 21, 10:30-11:30am
This session will highlight the different types of benefits available under the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS).
Pickleball Drop-In
Peggy Hill Team Community Centre (171 Mapleton Ave.)
Wednesdays, June 21 & 28, 12-2pm
Come try pickleball and learn about all the amazing things our Library of Things has to offer!
Get Organized for a Clutter-Free Home (Registered)
Painswick - Thursday, June 22, 1-2pm
Join Eryn, a professional organizer, as she takes us step-by-step through organizing our homes.
Learn more about Seniors Month in Ontario.
