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June is Seniors Month in Ontario. This year’s theme is Fit, Active, and Healthy Seniors. Halton Hills Public Library, our community partners, Recreation and Parks, and Hillsview Active Living Seniors Centre can help you stay physically, mentally, and socially engaged at any age. There are many special activities being offered throughout the month of June. 

  

Seniors Month programs 

 

Volunteer Connectors 

Discover how your time and talents can make a difference in our community with a presentation from Volunteer Halton. Tuesday, June 3 at 11:00 a.m. 

  

Seniors' Socials 

Enjoy friendly conversation while discovering all your library has to offer: 

  

Find us at the Gellert Community Centre! 

Drop by our table to chat about what’s on at the library throughout the summer. Friday, June 6 at 9:30 a.m. 

  

Family History Writers’ Circle 

If you have researched your ancestors or have stories from your own lifetime to tell, join our group for writers of family history. No writing experience required! This group meets monthly to work on family history and memoirs, with each session offering themes and writing prompts to help guide your writing. 

Next meeting: Tuesday, June 10 at 10:00 a.m. 

  

Hillsview Active Living Senior Centres 

Enjoy special events throughout June, including sponsored lunches with entertainment, social events and dinners, and various programs and presentations. Adults aged 50+ may also pick up one complimentary swim/skate pass.  

To learn more, visit their website or the Centre nearest to you. 

  

Recreation and Parks 

Choose from one of the many recreational drop-in programs available, with some specific to our 50+ community: 

  

Stay active with your library card 

Whether you want to learn a new language or hit the trail, your library card provides access to several resources that support your active lifestyle. Learn more about how to sign up for a library card. 

  

Access online learning 

Creative Bug offers online classes taught by recognized design experts and artists, so you can finally master that new art or craft. 

LinkedIn Learning allows you to upgrade your tech skills and stay on top of changes. 

Small Engine Repair provides user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines, from motorcycles and ATVs to generators and outdoor power equipment. 

Transparent Language can help you build vocabulary, practice skills, and maintain what you’ve learned in over 100 languages. 

  

Checkout passes and tickets 

If you prefer to go out and explore, reserve a library pass to enjoy free general admission to the following attractions: 

  • Conservation Halton Parks Membership 

  • Ontario Parks - Day Permit Pass 

  • Royal Ontario Museum 

  • Toronto Region Conservation Authority and Credit Valley Conservation 

  • Town of Halton Hills: Skate and Swim pass 

 

There’s something for everyone - come out, get involved, and stay active!