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 SUSPENDED. WE HOPE TO RETURN IN FALL 2021. Stay tuned for more info! 

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. 

L.E.A.D.S. Program

NOTE- LEADS has been suspended due to Covid19. We will return when it is safe to do so !

The L.E.A.D.S. program is a series of bi-weekly events held at the Ramara Centre for seniors in the Township. During each session, participants will learn something new through a series of speakers and topics related to our aging population, participate in an activity and enjoy some social time with light refreshments.

The program is completely FREE with generous grants from New Horizons for Seniors Funds, as well as a donation from the Frank Cowan Company.

Participants must be registered and it is expected that active participation will take place. Staff will follow up with you, so please try to inform us of any prolonged absences for any reason.

For more information or ways to register for this wonderful program consult our Recreation Guide or speak with Ramara Recreation staff.

Free Movie Afternoons!

Every month from September through June, Ramara Recreation offers a FREE movie afternoon at the Ramara Centre. Usually staged on the 3^rd Wednesday of the month, the movie begins at 1:00 pm sharp. Check out the Recreation Guide to find out this month's title.

NOTE - this program is currently suspended due to Covid 19 - we hope to be back real soon with new titles! 

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

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 

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.