55+ Aging Well Together | City of Pickering

Call for Nominations

2025 Senior of the Year

Each year the City of Pickering has the opportunity to recognize one 65+ resident for contributions they have made to the local community.

We are currently seeking nominations for this award. Do you know someone deserving of recognition for their outstanding efforts?

About the Award...

To be eligible the nominee

must be a Pickering resident
must be 65 years of age or older
have enriched the social, cultural, or civic life of the community.

One nomination will be selected, and the chosen recipient will be contacted. Only the nomination selected to receive the award will be notified in advance. The award winner will be announced, and the winner recognized in June at the Seniors' Month Big Band Event.

Nominations must be received by: the second Thursday in February at 4:00 pm

Nomination forms are available online or paper forms are available at East Shore Community Centre and George Ashe Community Centre

For more information or if you require assistance with nomination contact:
Andrea Dufresne | 905.420.4660 ext 6104 | adufresne@pickering.ca

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Upcoming Activities & Events

Activity	Date	Details
Spotlight Series Seminar	January 28	FREE. Registration required. Register now
Spotlight Series Seminar	February 27	FREE. Registration required. Register now
Spring Programs are viewable	March 3	Get ready to register. pickering.ca/recreation
Big Band Event	March 23	Tickets on sale Feb 24 Event details
Spotlight Series Seminar	March 25	FREE. Registration required. Register now

Spotlight Series Seminars

Free interactive seminars by local guest speakers on varying topics of interest to older adults.

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January 28: Journey of the Guide Dog

Presented by CNIB

Join us for a one-hour information session with Lindsay from the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) to learn about the incredible journey of a guide dog. During this session, you'll discover where guide dogs come from, how the public plays a crucial role in raising these amazing animals, and the life-changing impact they have on their handlers.

Tuesday, January 28
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
George Ashe Community Centre

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Feb 27: Meditation Workshop

Presented by City of Pickering Fitness Staff

This spotlight series is an introduction to yoga in the use of therapy. This series includes static and flowing yoga postures, different breathing techniques, sound and a guided meditation. This series is for personal maintenance, self-education and general well being.

Please note, this series require physical activity, please come dressed in active wear. No shoes are to be worn in the studio. We have extra mats, but feel free to bring your own.

Thursday, February 27
11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex

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March 25: Pickleball Rules

Presented by City of Pickering Program Staff

Are you interested in playing pickleball, or have you already been playing and have various questions about this great game? Then this opportunity is for you.

We will cover information like equipment needed, the rules of the game, strategies and/or techniques, or drop-in play formats etc.

This session will not be a drop in play experience, but an informative Q & A opportunity to ask your questions! The Pickleball Instructors will be available to talk tips and tricks and try to answer any questions you may have about the game.

Tuesday, March 25
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
George Ashe Community Centre

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65+ Aging Well Together

Fitness, Health, Rec Complex Membership

Adults over 65 years of age receive a 50% rate reduction on memberships at the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex.

Details online at pickering.ca/fit