Happy National Seniors Day from the City of Ottawa!
Each year, October 1st is set aside to recognize the important contributions of Canadian seniors. Coinciding with the United Nations’ International Day of Older Persons, National Seniors Day gives us all an opportunity to celebrate seniors who have helped shape our community and to raise awareness of their concerns.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on everyone, especially our Older Adults. Therefore, we are pleased to announce the return of
some in-person programming this fall, as well as the continuation of virtual workshops from the City of Ottawa.
Please check out the list below for recreational, cultural, and interest-based programs for Older Adults, including registration information.
Recreation and Leisure for Older Adults
Our Seniors Centres are here for you
The Churchill Seniors Centre is a designated hub within the City of Ottawa and has remained open throughout the spring and summer to provide rehabilitation programs to adults over 50.
“It’s difficult to be told to stay home and simply go for a walk to stay fit,” Anita Findlay, Program Coordinator says. “If you have a bad hip, bad knee or bad balance post-stroke, you can’t do that. So, we’ve remained open to be able to offer something to our clients.”
It’s one of very few such hubs that does not operate out of a hospital, and its main use during the lockdowns was a weight and cardio room with equipment specific for people who have mobility issues, like the recumbent bike and the Nu-Step machine. As of August 3rd, many classes resumed at the center. There are 10 different fitness classes, a teddy bear (sewing) club, and an arts program. There are also many more set to start this fall, such as learning lectures, as well as the resumption of Duplicate Bridge and Integrated Fitness, for those
unable to participate in mainstream fitness classes. A full list and schedule of available programs can be found here or by calling 613-798-8927.
Additionally, two other seniors center’s are also set to reopen: Kanata Seniors Centre(613-580-2980 ext. 20656) & Nepean Seniors Centre (613-580-2828, option 2).
For more information on all available activities, please contact each location.
Fall Virtual Programs for Older Adults Connect with us from the comfort of home!
Join us virtually with live-streamed, interactive fitness classes, art classes and social meet-ups to stay connected and promote your well-being this fall!
The City of Ottawa’s Virtual Programs are offering a number of registered arts and fitness programs for Older Adults such
as:
-Cardio and Strength -Chair Exercise -Nia -Yoga -Zumba -Drawing and Painting -Coloured Pencils -And more!
We are also offering a variety of free social meet-ups including: -Coffee Break Socials -Intergenerational Series -Lunchtime Travel Series -Long Distance Grandparent Workshops
View our Virtual Brochureonline today for a list of our registered programs!
Register online through your account on ServiceOttawa, or visit the front desk at an open City of Ottawa community centre near you.