Seniors Month

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Join the Town of Penetanguishene and celebrate Seniors Month with community events taking place throughout June!


Join the Town of Penetanguishene and celebrate Seniors Month with community events taking place throughout June!


Consultation has concluded

  • Seniors Information Webinar

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    Join the Town of Penetanguishene and speakers from HGR Graham Partners LLP, Independent Living Services Simcoe County, VON and the OPP Serious Fraud Office as they discuss topics important to Seniors in North Simcoe.
    To register for the FREE Webinar, email events@penetanguishene.ca or call Town Hall at 705-549-7453
    *Pre-registration required*
    The Webinar will take place on Zoom and be available for viewing on the Towns YouTube channel June 25. A telephone dial-in option is available but additional charges from your service provider may apply.

  • Seniors Information Packages

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    Register to receive a FREE Senior Information & Care package for yourself or for another by visiting https://top.recdesk.com/Community/Program?category=5 or by calling 705-549-7453

    *Penetanguishene residents only*

  • Seniors Sit & Spin and Lunch Club

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    Sit & Spin / Lunch Club Events

    Looking for a fun, active, and social VIRTUAL experience? Municipalities within Simcoe County have teamed up to offer our Actively Aging (55+) participants a FREE virtual Sit & Spin class and Lunch Club program.

    Sit & Spin

    This program is led by a certified spin instructor and uses a pedal exerciser for the arms or legs and is designed to improve blood circulation and muscle toning. Equipment is available to borrow.

    Participants will be emailed a zoom link before each session.

    Register here: https://top.recdesk.com/Community/Program?category=5

    How to register for a program in RecDesk: Click here

    Schedule:

    Thursday, June 10, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

    Thursday, June 17, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

    Thursday, June 24, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

    Devices for the Sit & Spin program have been donated by the Friends of the Penetanguishene Public Library and their fundraising partners Delta Bingo at Home.

    *Once registered, staff from the Penetanguishene Public Library will contact you with a date and time to pick up your device at the Library*


    Lunch Club

    Perfect for people who want to learn more about how to cook for themselves. Nutrition, food safety, basic cooking skills plus lots of tips, tricks, and recipes to cook for one or two.

    Participants will be emailed a zoom link before each session.

    Register here:https://top.recdesk.com/Community/Program?category=5

    Schedule:

    Monday, June 7, 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

    Monday, June 14, 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

    Monday, June 21, 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM


    For more information, please contact:

    Marla Bailey-Viscoff

    events@penetanguishene.ca

    705-549-7453 ext. 223



    This event is in support of the ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge.

    Track your activity from June 1 - June 30 and make every move count!

    www.participaction.com/challenge

  • Penetanguishene - PCMA All Things Wheels Bike Decorating Contest

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    Theme: Canadian Summer

    *Motorized devices- only motorized mobility devices are eligible, ex. mobility scooter, wheelchair. No dirt bikes, motorcycles, etc.*

    Categories: Children 0-4 years, 5-8 year, 9+ year, & adult/senior

    How to Enter:

    You can enter yourself or parents can enter their child in the contest by submitting a photo of their "wheels" here: https://www.connectpenetanguishene.ca/bike-month/brainstormers/bike-decorating-contest/ideas/new

    Be sure to add your name and age category with the submission! Please email events@penetanguishene.ca if you are having technical difficulties or would like the town to post the photo for you!

    *By submitting a photo, you are agreeing to give permission to use your photo as part of the contest*

    Winners: The top 3 photos with the most likes in each age category on connectpenetanguishene.ca will win a prize!

    Winners will be announced on the connectpenetanguishene.ca website and The Recreation and Events Facebook page on Canada Day (July 1). First, second and third place winners will receive a prize, arrangements will be made with winners for prize pick up.

    Voting/Likes: Online public voting will be available on connectpenetanguishene.ca without having to register!

    Prizes: Prizes will be provided by the Friends of the Penetanguishene Museum and the Town of Penetanguishene. (If you are interested in providing additional prizes, please email events@penetanguishene.ca.

    Rules & Regulations:

    Motorized devices- only motorized mobility devices are eligible, ex. mobility scooter, wheelchair. No dirt bikes, motorcycles, etc.

    Your decorated "wheels" must still be rideable. A video may be requested to demonstrate rideability if in question.

    Judging will take place on the Connect Penetanguishene Site. Awards will be based on public votes with any ties being determined by the Friends of the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives. The link to the voting site will be shared on the Town's social media accounts.

    Photos must be submitted by Monday, June 28.

    Online public voting will be available until 8:00 PM on Monday, June 28.

    Winners will be emailed and will be announced on the Town of Penetanguishene's websites and social media accounts on July 1, 2021.



  • Age Friendly Survey

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    Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/PenetanguisheneAgeFriendly

    The survey is open from June 1 - June 25