Seniors are an integral part of The Blue Mountains community, serving as active members in civic participation, volunteering and employment, also taking great interest in the recreational, social, and cultural fabric of the community.
Please navigate the information below for valuable seniors resources in The Blue Mountains area. Can't find what you're looking for, or have questions? Contact the Community Services Department.
Recreational Programs & Groups
There are a variety of recreational opportunities suitable for seniors in the Town, including pickleball, skating and Tai Chi. For more information, please visit the Recreation Facilities page.
Beaver Valley Outreach (BVO) is a well-known and reputable charitable organization in The Blue Mountains, that touches the lives of many people in the community and offers a variety of services for Seniors. For more information, please visit the Beaver Valley Outreach website.
The Beaver Valley Probus Club provides regular gatherings for those looking for opportunities to meet others that pursue common areas of interest. For more information, please visit the Beaver Valley Probus website.
The Blue Mountains Public Library offers a variety of programs for adults and seniors, covering topics from fraud prevention, computer use, seniors exercise and life-long learning opportunities. For more information, please visit The Blue Mountains Public Library website.
The Royal Canadian Legion Beaver Valley Branch serves veterans, including serving military and RCMP members and their families, to promote Remembrance, and the Town of The Blue Mountains, including Clarksburg, Thornbury, Ravenna, and Craigleith. For more information, please visit the Royal Canadian Legion - Beaver Valley Branch 281 website.
Additional Resources
National Seniors Council
The Government of Canada provides valuable information about federal programs and services for Seniors.
Provincial Government Resources
The Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility provides a wide range of information on local, provincial and federal services related to seniors and accessibility.
The Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) is the largest association of long-term care providers in Canada and the only association that represents the full mix of long-term care operators; private, not-for-profit, charitable, and municipal.
The association represents nearly 70% of Ontario’s 630 long-term care homes, located in communities across the province. Their members provide care and accommodation services to more than 70,000 residents annually.
The Canada Safety Council (CSC) is a national, non-government, charitable organization dedicated to safety. The mission of the council is to lead in the national effort to reduce preventable deaths, injuries, and economic loss in public and private places throughout Canada. To learn more, including tips and information on senior safety, please their website.
The South West Local Health Integration Network (SWLHIN) can connect you, or someone you care about, to healthcare services at home, at school or in the community.
SWLHIN works with people of all ages to ensure they can make informed choices about their care, including when and where they need it. They connect you with providers and service agencies in the community that meet your needs.
Did you know? 1 in 3 older adults fall at least once each year. Falls are the most common cause of injuries for people 65 years and older. The good news is most falls can be prevented. Grey Bruce Public Health offers tips for preventing falls on their website.
Under the County of Grey By-Law 5112-21 a tax rebate is provided to eligible low-income seniors or low-income persons with disabilities. The relief provided to an eligible person is the lesser of the amount of the year over year tax increase or $500. Visit the Town's Property Tax page to learn more and find the application form.