Addressing seniors needs and desires
Our Seniors Action Committee is committed to representing seniors in our community with outreach, advocacy, and social events. These initiatives include:
- facilitating Seniors awareness through Information sessions.
- making Seniors feel welcome by holding regular social functions.
- constantly inquiring from our Senior Community what are their needs.
- being the voice of the Seniors in our community in order to make Blackburn Hamlet a desirable and safe community for Seniors
- facilitating community Seniors involvement and encouraging Seniors participation in activities.
Resources for Seniors
Online information of interest to seniors can be found across many websites. Here are a few useful links to help you quickly find important information about services, safety and security, retail discounts and more.
Links to third-party websites are provided for information only. The BCA takes no responsibility for the content or use of these sites or services noted therein.
Government Services
- Ottawa – City of Ottawa Older Adults
- Ottawa – Guide to services and programs for older adults
- Ottawa – City of Ottawa Older Adult Plan 2020-2022
- Ottawa – Para Transpo – a public transportation alternative for customers who are unable to take conventional transit (buses and O-Train) some or all of the time due to a disability
- Ottawa – Ottawa Public Library – Blackburn Hamlet
- Ottawa – Ottawa Public Health
- Ontario – Seniors: stay healthy and active
- Ontario – Seniors Active Living Centre Programs
- Ontario – A guide to programs and services for seniors
- Canada – Programs and services for seniors
- Canada – October 1, 2023, National Seniors Day National Seniors Day | Federal Retirees
Safety and Security
- Ottawa Police Service – Scams and Fraud
- Ottawa – Emergency Preparedness Workshops (Are You Ready, Ready Seniors)
- Ontario – Identify a scam or fraud
- Canada – Get Cyber Safe
- Canada Revenue Agency – Scams and fraud
Discounts for Seniors
- Seniors Discounts Canada I 100+ Great Offers for Seniors (canadianfreestuff.com)
- Deals and Discounts for Canadian Seniors | Canadian Seniors Directory
Retirement Living (Blackburn Hamlet)
General Information and Support
- ActiveAgingCanada.ca
- Council on Aging of Ottawa
- Dementia Society Ottawa and Renfrew
- Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre (eorc-creo.ca)
- Hobbs Seniors Club (Orleans)
- Gloucester 50+ Centre
- Good Companions Seniors Centre – Seniors Without Walls
- McMaster Optimal Aging portal
- Ottawa Newcomers | Ottawa Newcomers (ottawanewcomersclub.ca)
- OttawaSeniors.com
- Red Cross Friendly Calls Program
- Technology training and support for older adults
- Seniors Breakfast Get-together – Halibut House
When: Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 9:00 AM Where: Halibut House, 2692 Innes Road Blackburn Seniors (55+) are invited to gather for a great meal, wonderful conversation and lots of laughs. Ample parking is available. Guests are welcome. Please RSVP to Shirley at 613-841-7691 by July 1, 2024 Hope to see you there. - Seniors Walk-and-Talk Outing
Our last walk of Spring 2024 will take place on Wednesday, June 12 at 1:00 PM. We will depart from the southernmost entrance to Diceman Park, off Ridgeburn Gate. Participants will have the option to do a shorter or a longer route. Walks will proceed rain or shine. Looking forward to walking with you! Questions? - Blackburn Seniors Breakfast Get-together – New LocationWhen: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 9:00 AM Where: Halibut House, 2692 Innes Road Blackburn Seniors (55+) are invited to gather for a great meal, wonderful conversation and lots of laughs. Ample parking is available. Please RSVP to Shirley at 613-841-7691 by May 31, 2024. Hope to see you there.
- Blackburn Seniors Breakfast Get-together
When: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 9:00 AM Where: Broadway Bar and Grill, 1615 Orleans Blvd. Blackburn Seniors (55+) are invited to gather for a great meal, wonderful conversation and lots of laughs. Ample parking is available. Please RSVP to seniors@blackburnhamlet.ca by Friday, April 26, 2024. Hope to see you there. - Seniors Walk-and-Talk Outings for April to JuneOur Spring series of walks will depart at 1:00 PM from the southernmost entrance to Diceman Park, off Ridgeburn Gate, and will take place on the following Wednesdays: April 17, 2024 May 1, 15 and 29, 2024 June 12, 2024 Routes will vary for each walk and participants will have the option to do a
- Blackburn Seniors Breakfast Get-togetherWhen: Wednesday, APril 3, 2024 at 9:00 AM Where: Broadway Bar and Grill, 1615 Orleans Blvd. Blackburn Seniors (55+) are invited to gather for a great meal, wonderful conversation and lots of laughs. Ample parking is available. Please RSVP to Shirley at 613-841-7691 by Friday, March 29, 2024. Hope to see you there.