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Organization: Council on Aging of Ottawa (The)

Description of Services: Advocacy group on seniors' issues * volunteer opportunities

Volunteer-run committees meet to discuss the following seniors issues:
  • Age-Friendly Ottawa: group working with the City of Ottawa, community partners, and seniors to maximize healthy and active aging
  • transportation
  • health
  • housing
  • income security
  • francophone issues
  • social inclusion

Education services:
  • eight sessions offered in English and eight sessions offered in French yearly, often with a focus on how seniors can age better
  • income security course for individuals retiring on a low income
  • 55 Alive Refresher Driving Course: in-class learning for people 55 years and older
  • in-class driving lessons for older seniors
  • housing options course
  • Understanding Transport As We Age: exploration of local transportation options

Fees: Membership fee, $40 * organizational membership $100 * corporate membership $250
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: No restrictions
Application: Call or apply online
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English ; French - Designated Agency under the French Language Services Act
Area(s) Served: Ottawa (City of) and area

Phone Numbers: 613-789-3577
Email: coa@coaottawa.ca
Website: www.coaottawa.ca
Address: 815 St Laurent Blvd, Suite 217
Ottawa, ON
K1K 3A7
Intersection: St Laurent Blvd and Clarke Ave
Hours: Mon-Thu 9am-3pm
Executives: Paul-Émile Cloutier - Interim President
Contacts: Sarah Bercier - Executive Director
613-789-3577 ext 2 * s.bercier@coaottawa.ca

 
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