Please note: as an essential service, Community Care Peterborough continues to provide food-related support to older adults and people with disabilities in our community. For more information about Meals on Wheels and Food Delivery programs please visit Community Care's website or call (705) 775-3083 ext. 207.
Age-friendly Peterborough
In Peterborough, individuals over the age of 65 account for over 20% of our regional population. The shift towards an older population will have profound implications for individuals, families, and communities. With this shift also comes opportunity for community building and social development. Visit our Age-friendly Peterborough page to find out more about the Community Action Plan, learn about the Advisory Committee and Working Groups and to read their current newsletter.
Programs and Resources
The City of Peterborough offers many services, programs and resources for seniors – to meet their needs and to help keep them active and engaged in our community.
Seniors' Recreation Centres
Our community boasts several seniors' recreation centres that are hubs for activities and socializing.
Ontario 211
If you cannot find what you are looking for here, please call 211 or visit its website at 211Ontario.ca to find listings of organizations that provide services.
Housing
Peterborough offers many different types of housing and levels of care to seniors. The City and County of Peterborough are partners on the Fairhaven Long-term Care Facility. We support affordable housing, including rent-geared-to-income programs and rent supplements.
Health Services
Community agencies, governments and health organizations provide health services to help keep seniors healthy and engaged in our community.
Property Tax Assistance and Rebate Programs
We provide a property tax relief program to help eligible low-income seniors with the cost of property taxes.
Support and Safety
Safety is a basic need for all individuals. See our support and safety page for more information.
Recreation and Culture
Through play, culture, arts, leisure learning, sport, and travel, you can gain physical skills, develop social connections, foster creativity, and stimulate your mind.
We're pleased to offer many opportunities for recreation and culture.
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Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre |
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775 Brealey Dr., Peterborough 705-742-0050 The Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre offers special Senior rates on their memberships. Many aquatic and fitness programs, socials, and special events offered at the Centre are geared towards older adults. The centre offers a triple gymnasium, leisure pool, therapy pool, multi purpose rooms and is also completely accessible. |
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Peterborough Museum and Archives |
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Ashburnham Memorial Park Museum Drive, 300 Hunter St. E., PO Box 143, Peterborough 705-743-5180 The Museum and Archives offers three galleries that feature exhibitions on the history and development of the Peterborough area and one gallery that houses special and touring exhibitions. Adult programs are offered for adults of all ages. Volunteer opportunities are available for adults. The Museum offers barrier-free access, a gift shop, picnic facilities, parking and a scenic location. |
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Art Gallery of Peterborough |
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250 Crescent St., Peterborough 705-743-9179 The Art Gallery of Peterborough offers a Seniors Art Afternoon, which provides an interpretive tour of the exhibitions with a guide. Relax with refreshments and social time in the Gallery Reading Room. Reservations required. Seniors workshops are also available as well as volunteer opportunities in Visitor Services, Exhibition Installations, Education Programs and much more. |
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Peterborough Public Library |
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345 Aylmer St. N., Peterborough 705-745-5382 ext. 2340 or 2350 Peterborough Public Library is pleased to provide home delivery services to residents who are unable to come to the library for individuals who are:
Regular and Large Print books are available. A library card discount is offered for non-city resident seniors and there is no charge for city residents. |
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Healthy Planet Arena |
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911 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough 705-742-7777 ext. 2577 The Healthy Planet Arena offers Seniors Skating 3-4 days per week from August to March. |
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Peterborough YMCA |
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123 Aylmer St. S., Peterborough 705-748-9622 The YMCA offers a seniors rate on memberships for anyone over the age of 60. Programs are designed to help individuals, regardless of age, to develop in body, mind and spirit. The YMCA also features 1 racquetball and 2 squash courts. This facility is wheelchair accessible with ramps into both the small and large pools. |
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Trent Athletics Centre – Community Membership |
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1600 West Bank Dr., Peterborough 705-748-1011 Seniors and all of those with age-related health care issues will benefit significantly from Trent's renewed community programming as well as state-of-the-art new features at the Trent Athletics Centre, including a therapy tank and therapy clinic. At Trent, this important and growing community group will discover the merits of maintaining an active lifestyle at any age. |
We provide a great variety of recreation programs for all age groups. Explore our Fun Guide to find something that interests you.
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