Seniors Services

Ramara is committed to providing quality programs for persons of all ages and abilities. From our community recreation programs to our partnerships with local organizations, we strive to offer something for everyone at every stage in life. Please contact Ramara Recreation if there are any age-friendly initiatives or services that we can bring to our community.

SENIORS2Go Program Alert!

We're so pleased to announce that we have joined in a partnership with ART YOUR SERVICE - an unique FREE online experience for older adults offering twice daily Zoom classes aimed at our Ramara seniors. Some offerings include:

Gentle Moves - with Miriam Goldberger
Chair Yoga
Song and Dance Social with Smile Theatre
AND SO MUCH MORE!

What do you need to do to participate?

Well, you need to be able to log into Zoom first and foremost on your computer, laptop or tablet.
Register yourself and your email so we can add you to the twice daily links. Your email will be registered with Ramara Recreation staff only for the purpose of this program.
Browse the calendar and participate as freely as you can. 1, 2 or 10 times a week! And BONUS - if you cannot participate at that time, you can do it on your own at night.

Ramara Pickleball League

You can't buy happiness...but you CAN buy a Pickleball membership!

Pickleball came to Ramara about seven years ago and has never left! We are pleased to be able to offer several time slots per week dedicated to pickleball play. Players in the league register for the season and sign up for court times a week in advance through the Online Pickleball Calendar to book up to two times per week. The league runs indoors from September through to June.

What is pickleball you ask? Check out Pickleball Ontario for the history and rules of play. Still not sure you'll like playing in a league? Feel free to set up a time with recreation staff to watch league play and find out if pickleball is the right fit for you!

PICKLEBALL IS CURRENTLY OFFERING POP-UP GAMES. WE WILL RESUME REGULAR PLAY SPRING 2022

Seniors Community Recreation Programs

Ways to Register for Programs

Ramara Recreation offers year round programming for all ages. From the more active pickleball and tai chi to leisure arts like landscape painting and learn to crochet, we have programs for every interest! The Recreation Guide will give you all the information you need as well as who to contact.

VON SMART Program

The VON SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) Program are community-based exercise programs for seniors and can accommodate all levels of ability. Ramara is proud to partner with the local VON to provide space for 3 classes per week in our facilities. For more information or to register please contact the VON Smart Program at 705-326-7021.

Minds in Motion – Alzheimer's Society

Alzheimer's Society Minds in Motion logo Minds in Motion (MiM) is a community-based social program that incorporates physical and mental stimulation, and promotes social engagement for people with early to mid-stage Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia along with their care partners.

Ramara is proud to support the MiM program through use of community space and promotion of the program. For more information or to register please contact the local Alzheimer's Program.

Simcoe County LINX Transit Service

Simcoe County LINX is a conventional public transit system that links major urban hubs and local transit services in the County of Simcoe. The LINX transit system provides citizens and visitors reliable and courteous transit system in clean, safe and accessible vehicles.

County of Simcoe

Simcoe county logo The County of Simcoe manages long term care and senior services for lower tier municipalities in Simcoe County. Their Age-Friendly Positive Aging Strategy assesses the needs of our older adults in the community along with strategies to help you or your loved ones. Feel free to consult the County of Simcoe for more information on this and other resources for seniors.

Ontario Seniors Secretariat

Find information on resources available for seniors in Ontario including tax credits, health, caregiving, housing, driving and staying safe.

World Health Organization – Global Age-friendly Cities

An age-friendly world enables people of all ages to actively participate in community activities and treats everyone with respect, regardless of their age. It is a place that makes it easy for older people to stay connected to people that are important to them. Check out the WHO's Age Friendly City Guide. Global Age-friendly Cities.

Ramara Public Library

The Ramara Public Library hosts a Seniors Space on their website outlining services

they provide for older adults. For more information, contact library staff directly.

211 Ontario

Ontario 211 is a free helpline that connects you to community and social services in your area 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in over 150 languages.

Ramara Accessibility Plan

Ramara strives to provide municipal services that are accessible, user-friendly, and inclusive. For more information consult the Ramara Accessibility page.