Seniors 55+ Recreation Programs

There’s no age limit on staying active in Barrie. The Allandale 55+ Centre and Parkview Centre offer recreation, education and fitness opportunities along with events and workshops for individuals 55 years of age and better.

Did you know?  ​Seniors 65+ ride City transit for free on Tuesdays & Thursdays! Learn about Barrie Transit & Specialized Transit. 

Drop in to find out about the 55 + Centre membership programs and get a tour. The centres are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm with some scheduled programs and events on the weekends and evenings.

Browse all Registered 55+ Rec Programs

Monthly Newsletter & Calendar

The City's 55+ centres offer a variety of programs and special events throughout the year. Check out our PALS monthly newsletter to stay up to date on what's happening and check out this month's calendar for 55+ drop-in programs and events.

Highlighted Upcoming Events

Date & TimeEvent
Monday June 1, 9:30am55+Try It: Walking group
Monday June 1, 10:00am55+Try It: Table Tennis
Monday June 1, 6:30pm55+Try It: Games Night
Tuesday June 2, 9:30am55+Try It: Shuffleboard
Tuesday June 2, 10:00am55+Try It: Karaoke
Wednesday June 3, 9:15am55+Try It: Carpet Bowling
Wednesday June 3, 10:00am55+Try It: Craft Circle
Thursday June 4, 1:30pmTry It! 55+ Dance
Friday June 5, 12:30pm 55+Try It: Darts
Friday June 5, 6:30pm55+Try It: Table Tennis (Parkview)
Monday June 8, 9:30am55+Try It: Walking group
Monday June 8, 10:00am55+Try It: Table Tennis
Monday June 8, 6:30pm55+Try It: Games Night
Tuesday June 9, 9:30am55+Try It: Shuffleboard
Tuesday June 9, 10:00am55+Try It: Karaoke
Tuesday June 9, 1:30pm55+ Wills and Estate Planning
Wednesday June 10, 9:15am55+Try It: Carpet Bowling
Wednesday June 10, 10:00am55+Try It: Craft Circle
Wednesday June 10, 2:00pm55+ Smile Theatre, Take the "eh" Train, a Musical
Thursday June 11, 1:30pmTry It! 55+ Dance
Friday June 12, 12:30pm 55+Try It: Darts
Friday June 12, 6:30pm55+Try It: Table Tennis (Parkview)
Saturday June 13, 8:00am55+ Giant Outdoor Garage Sale
Monday June 15, 9:30am55+Try It: Walking group
Monday June 15, 10:00am55+Try It: Table Tennis
Monday June 15, 6:30pm55+Try It: Games Night
Tuesday June 16, 9:30am55+Try It: Shuffleboard
Tuesday June 16, 10:00am55+Try It: Karaoke
Wednesday June 17, 9:15am55+Try It: Carpet Bowling
Wednesday June 17, 10:00am55+Try It: Craft Circle
Thursday June 18, 1:30pmTry It! 55+ Dance
Friday June 19, 12:30pm 55+Try It: Darts
Friday June 19, 6:30pm55+Try It: Table Tennis (Parkview)

Virtual Programs

Seniors Centre Without Walls (SCWW) lets you connect and engage with other seniors through our virtual programs! We offer a wide range of programs from fitness, dance, social, wellness seminars and educational talks and more. SCWW programming is run by 55+ Centre staff and community partners and is free and open to all seniors in Barrie. 

Art Your Service is currently offered through SCWW and includes fitness, dance, social, art and more virtually through Zoom. Participate for free through SCWW registration. To get involved or learn more, contact Heather Kenehan at heather.kenehan@barrie.ca or 705-739-4220 ext. 5685.

View the Art Your Service Calendar

55+ Membership

A 55+ membership entitles you to participate in all drop-in programs and activities 
offered in both Centre locations.

Recreation fees are subject to annual review, as per the Fees By-law. 
Membership TypePrice
Yearly$51.25 +HST
6 months$35.88 +HST
3 months$20.50 +HST
1 month$10.25 +HST
Day pass$2.72 (including HST)

Funding Provided by: 

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Contact 

Heather Kenehan
Email: heather.kenehan@barrie.ca
Phone: 705-739-4220 x568​5

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