Seniors

Tay Township is taking steps to become a more age-friendly community, where all residents can be active and engaged members of the community at every stage of life.

Events - stay up to date with your community!

Tay Township Events

Stay up to date with events for seniors in Tay! The Township of Tay's Seniors Advisory Committee hosts events for seniors throughout the year. Be sure to check this page regularly for updates, and visit Tay's Events Calendar for Township and Community-run events:

Township of Tay's Events Calendar 

North Simcoe Events

The North Simcoe Community is comprised of Tay, Tiny, Midland, and Penetanguishene. To learn more about events in your local community, please check out their event calendars:

Township of Tiny's Event Calendar

Town of Midland's Event Calendar

Town of Penetanguishene's Event Calendar

NEW! Simcoe County Calendar of Activities For Older Adults

This events calendar is designed to promote awareness of the many meaningful opportunities older adults have to participate in events and activities in Simcoe County:

Simcoe County Event Calendar

Seniors Playing Cards

Information and Resources

Accessibility and Functional Needs Registry

Do you or a loved one have medical, access, or functional needs that would place you at higher risk during an emergency event? It is important to plan ahead for disasters as resources can be very limited during an emergency. If you are on oxygen, have a physical disability that would make it difficult to evacuate or have other medical needs, you are strongly encouraged to fill out the Tay Township Accessibility and Functional Needs Registry as part of your Emergency Preparedness Plan.

Participating in the Accessibility and Functional Needs Registry is completely voluntary. Information submitted is strictly confidential and will only be used in the event of an emergency. The online form is available at tay.ca/AFNR or available for pick-up at the Municipal Office located at 450 Park Street, Victoria Harbour during our regular business hours of Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

If you require additional assistance with this form please reach out to Jenny via email at jduffy@tay.ca or call 705-534-7248 x262.

Tay Township - Age Friendly Community - Webpage

Tay Age Friendly Community Plan

County of Simcoe 

  • Ontario Renovates - forgivable loan with an additional grant for an accessibility component. 
  • Age Friendly Seniors Grant
  • Dental, Dentures and Eyeglasses 705-722-3132 Ext 1109
  • Housing Retention - rent and mortgage arrears, heat and hydro (must have a disconnect notice) as well as last month’s rent. 705-722-3132 Ext 1833.

Ontario Senior Dental Program

  • Dental for seniors over the age of 65, there is an income threshold of $22,200 for a single and $37,100 for a couple both age 65 or older. 

Askennonia

  • Membership subsidies as well as subsidized transportation to programming.

Georgian Bay Food Network

  • Midland's newest foodbank. An inclusive, unique, self-serve model for providing food to people who need it. The model is founded on dignity, respect, and human warmth.
  • See what Active Living Programs are available through the Township of Tay Parks, Recreation and Facility Services
  • The Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) is leading in-person 45 minute exercise classes. Check out tay.ca/events for the upcoming classes. In addition, some other VON resources are:
    • YouTube classes
    • DVD video classes
    • Zoom classes
    • Healthy Aging Education series (virtual & in-person)

For more information or to register for any of our exercise programs please call the Georgian Bay SMART office at 705-355-2200.

For interesting information on other things to do it the area, visit Arts and Culture

211 is Canada’s primary source of information for government and community-based, non-clinical health and social services. The free and confidential service can be accessed 24 hours a day, in more than 150 languages, by phone, chat, text, and web. 211 helps connect people to the right information and services, making their pathway to care and resources a guided and trusted one.

211 is available by phone, chat, website, and text in different regions – dial 2-1-1 to connect to community services.

www.211.ca 

You can trust 211

211 aspires to connect people with the appropriate information and services, enhance Canada’s social infrastructure, and enable people to fully engage in their communities.

You do not have to give your name or personal details to ask for information.

Simcoe County LINX

Simcoe County LINX is a public transit system that links major urban hubs and local transit services in the County of Simcoe. The LINX transit system provides citizens and visitors reliable and courteous transit in clean, safe vehicles equipped with features to make them fully accessible.

View all LINX routes in Simcoe County

LINX Route 6 stops in Tay Township:

  • Travels to/from Midland and Orillia
    • Stops in Tay Township include:
  • Victoria Harbour:
    • Richard St. and Albert St. (heading to Midland or Orillia)
    • Park St. and Industrial Rd. (heading to Midland or Orillia)
  • Waubaushene:
    • 415 Sturgeon Bay Rd (heading to Orillia)
    • Sturgeon Bay Rd. and Pine St (heading to Midland)
  • Runs Monday to Friday (not on weekends or Stat Holidays)
  • Starts at 8 am and runs every 60 minutes. Last bus leaves at 5 pm from Midland and 5:55 pm from Orillia.
  • Current Schedule available by navigating to route 6 at linx.simcoe.ca
  • Pay with exact Cash or with LINX transit card (card info at linx.simcoe.ca)
  • LINX + Service - If you are unable to use conventional public transit due to a physical disability or functional disability you may be eligible for travel on LINX PLUS+, the County of Simcoe's specialized transit service. For more information call 1-800-263-3199

Community Reach

Community Reach offers rides to people who do not have access to transportation or need accessible transportation. Call 705-528-6999 for rates or visit communityreach.ca for more information. 

More transportation options are listed on the North Simcoe Seniors Directory. 

The Ontario Government has a new interactive website Ontario.ca/seniors. This website makes it easier for seniors to find the information they need to connect to services and resources.  

Seniors can now easily find out how to connect to services like Health811, renew a driver’s license, and find tax credits. Seniors can also find other community resources including local senior organizations that offer social, cultural and recreational programs. 

The fastest-growing demographic is seniors. The number of seniors aged 65 and over is projected to increase significantly, from 2.8 million 2022, to 4.4 million by 2046. 

 

VON Simcoe County Invites you to join the SMART Program (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) ®

Port McNicoll Community Centre - Tuesday's and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.

Oakwood Community Centre - Thursday's at 10:00 a.m

  • 45 minute low impact gentle exercise program specifically designed for adults 55+ to help build muscle strength, balance, endurance, flexibility and mobility
  • This program is offered FREE of charge

Please bring:

✓ Good, supportive shoes to wear (running shoes preferred) ✓ Water bottle

✓ Exercise band (also available to purchase on site)

To register please contact the Georgian Bay SMART office at 705-355-2200 or walk-ins welcome!

 

Tay Township
450 Park Street, PO Box 100
Victoria Harbour
ON L0K 2A0
Phone: 705-534-7248

Katelyn Johns

Municipal Clerk
705-534-7248 ext. 240

kjohns@tay.ca

 

Lacey McKay

Legislative Coordinator
705-534-7248 ext. 257

lmckay@tay.ca

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