Get Involved This Spring!

Research shows that an estimated 30% of Canadian Seniors are at risk of becoming socially isolated. According to the International Federation of Ageing, “the number one emerging issue facing seniors in Canada is keeping older people socially connected and active”.

Maintaining social interactions throughout our lives is essential for our emotional and physical well-being. Social interaction can be achieved by getting involved in the community and engaging with other people, including loved ones.

Below are some resources in the Peel Region to explore this Spring!

Join Programs –

• You may be surprised to hear that there are several activities for seniors across Peel Region. Through online engagement such as joining Facebook Groups and/or visiting a nearby community centre, you can find activities such as Volunteering, Group Exercise Classes, Gardening Clubs, Book Clubs, etc.

Furthermore, Elder Help Peel offers programs to help seniors to connect and stay active within the community. Our Friendly Visitor Program matches Volunteers and Seniors with similar interests; they meet in person, or on the phone. The Senior’s Centre Without Walls program facilitates educational webinars and Health & Wellness series via Zoom or Phone calls. Elder Help Peel provides various ways for Seniors to maintain social relationships and build relationships in their community.

For more information, visit https://elderhelppeel.org/programs/ or call 905-457-6055.

Explore Local Attractions –

• In the springtime when nature comes back to life, you cannot help but want to get out and explore. Peel Region has many beautiful attractions for you to explore on our own or with family and friends.

Chinguacousy Park is located at 9050 Bramalea Rd, Brampton, ON L6S 6G7. This Park has a beautiful spring and summer scenery with a great path for walking, and a pleasant view of a pond. This is a beautiful place to sit with friends and family, take in nature and spend time with one another.

The Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives is located at 9 Wellington St. E, Brampton, ON L6W1Y1. This museum has great exhibits for you and your loved ones to visit and walk through! Verify what exhibit is on display online before you visit this museum. https://pama.peelregion.ca/en/index.asp

Kariya Park is located at 3620 Kariya Dr, Mississauga, ON L5B 3J2. This park is known for its beautiful Japanese Cherry Blossom trees that begin to bloom in May, wonderful for photos. There is also a pond with ducks, turtles, and a garden. This park is a great place to sit, relax, and spend some time with nature.

We hope these resources can motivate to you get out and explore the beauty around you this Spring!