Ontario Senior Games Association

Record #: MID0797

Last Modified: 05 Dec 2024

Last Full Update: 12 Jul 2023

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.

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

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

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