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Council on Aging of Ottawa (The)

Record #: 68974070 |  Last Full Update: 2 Dec 2024

Description and Services
Description (Service) 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
Hours Mon-Thu 8:30 am-2:30 pm
Eligibility No restrictions
Languages English, French
Application Call or apply online
Location & Accessibility
Service Area Ottawa
Address

815 St Laurent Blvd
Suite 217
Ottawa, ON K1K 3A7
Canada

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Physical Access Fully Accessible
Contact Information
Office 613-789-3577
Fax 613-789-4406
Email coa@coaottawa.ca
Website https://coaottawa.ca/
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