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The CARF-Accredited Hillsview Active Living Centres are a welcoming and friendly place for seniors 50+ to enjoy life in good company. In fact, that's our motto. We want visitors to discover the value of the Centres, become regular members, and benefit in health, heart and mind from daily recreational activity with friends.
Hillsview locations
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415 Queen Street East (Highway 7) Acton, ON L7J 2N2 Tel: 519-853-5951 |
318 Guelph Street, Unit 9 Georgetown, ON L7G 4B5 Tel: 905-877-6444 |
Current activities
Hillsview Active Living Centres are open and we can't wait to see you! Check out our latest newsletter to see a list of current events, updates and activities:
PA Day Programs
PA Day Intergenerational Programming
Hillsview Active Living Centre is excited to offer a new half-day program on PA Days for school aged children (Children born between 2010-2019). The program will be a morning filled with activities grandparents/caregiver & children to enjoy together! The adult registers and can bring up to 2 children, please choose appropriate fee.
PA Day on January 27, 2023: Join us for a morning of fun & games! Everyone will have fun participating in a ZUMBA dance program, followed by bingo! The morning will also include some classic games such as Jenga & Connect4, but jumbo sized. So, get ready to get active and have a blast!
PA Day on February 17, 2023: Join us for a morning of science themed programs! Did you know that having animals around offer many scientific benefits to humans? Learn for yourself, as Therapy Dogs will be onsite offering some unique programming. Also, participants will feel like ‘mad scientists’ as they explore various hands on science experiments! Get ready for a jam packed morning of fun.
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To register online, login to your online registration account and find the desired program within the menu. If you need assistance with the process of registering online, call the Program Information Hotline at 905-873-2600, ext. 2275. If you prefer you can also contact Hillsview Active Living Centre - Georgetown at 905-877-6444 or come into the Centre to register for the program. |
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Fees and schedule |
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Fees: $30 first child, $20 second child Location: HVG = Hillsview Active Living Centre Georgetown, 318 Guelph Street, Unit 9 Georgetown (back of building), 905-877-6444
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Hillsview membership
Our motto is "enjoy life in good company", because we firmly believe each person benefits by gathering around social and recreational programs. That's one of the reasons the Hillsview Active Living Centres encourage membership to get the most out of our centres.
How to buy a membership:
Contact Hillsview directly to purchase a membership. The cost is $35.00 per year.
Member benefits:
- Reduced fees for active living programs, travel and meals
- Access to lending library, including technology, books and more
- Members email list, newsletters and Facebook group
- Rewarding volunteer opportunities
- Sense of belonging and connection to the Hillsview membership
Recreation programs for adults 50+
Our recreation and fitness programs are geared to all ages, but a few programs have been designed to benefit older adults.
Fundraising opportunities
Hillsview Active Living Centres rely on your support to offer our valuable services to the community. That support can look different depending on your situation – whether it is a contribution to a fundraiser, a one-time or regular financial donation, a memoriam or estate donation, or even volunteering your time to support the Centres.
Make a donation online |
| Hillsview Active Living Centre is a registered charitable organization. Fundraising is a key component in sustaining the operations of the Centre. You can make a donation to Hillsview through Canada Helps. All donations will receive an income tax receipt. |
Volunteer with us! |
| You may have heard the saying "many hands make light work". Nothing could be further from the truth at Hillsview - our volunteers are not only helping to deliver programs but we couldn't do it without them. If you are considering getting more involved at Hillsview, consider speaking to a staff person about current volunteer openings. |
Transportation
The Hillsview Active Living Centre makes it easy to get around! Through our local partners, we help connect our members to friends, family and the community. Several services are available to suit a variety of needs.
ActiVan and SPLIT passes |
| ActiVan is a public transportation service operated by the Town of Halton Hills for both persons with disabilities and seniors 65+. You may travel anywhere within the municipal boundaries of Halton Hills for any purpose including trips between Acton and Georgetown. The SPLIT pass is a program through Halton Region that subsidizes the cost of ActiVan and Taxi Scrip coupons for low income students, adults and seniors, in Halton Hills. |
Taxi scrip |
| Taxi Scrip allows ActiVan users the flexibility to make more spontaneous travel decisions at discounted rates compared to regular taxi fares. If you are currently subscribed for ActiVan you will also have access to the Taxi Scrip program. |
Additional Hillsview and partner services
Members of the Hillsview Active Living Centre have access to many beneficial health and wellness services. Whether you have questions about general health, are seeking personal attention for a health concern or just wanting to get involved, there are a variety of services available. Just one more reason to become a Hillsview member!
Foot care clinics |
Acton Foot Care
Georgetown Foot Care
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Free hearing clinics |
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At Hillsview Georgetown, free hearing clinics take place the first Tuesday of the month. To sign up, ask at the reception desk. At Hillsview Acton, free hearing clinics take place the last Tuesday of the month. To sign up, contact Susan Baker at North Halton Hearing Clinic: 289-891-8833. |
Food For Life deliveries |
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At Hillsview Georgetown, food For Life deliveries happen on Tuesdays. Bags available for pick up. Farmer's Market Friday: Bring your shopping bag and help supplement your groceries! At Hillsview Acton, Food For Life pre-ordered bags are delivered on Thursdays with the Farmer’s Market Option on Fridays at 11:00am. |
Halton seniors' services directory |
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Halton Information Providers (HIP) is pleased to offer Halton Seniors' Services Directory, a new online resource for locating information about community services and organizations for older adults in Halton Region. |
Health and wellness presentations |
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Throughout the year we host a number of speakers to present on a variety of topics including Naturopathic Medicine, Brain Health, Cooking demonstrations and more. Lunch and learn sessions include a fantastic catered lunch followed by a guest speaker on various health & wellness and general interest topics. Please contact the Centre to sign up. |
Home Library Service |
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If you are unable to visit the library due to ill health or disability, temporary or permanent, we can bring the library to you. You are eligible if you reside in Halton Hills. Materials are selected on the basis of your interests. Books are delivered on a monthly basis. For more information please contact the Halton Hills Public Library at 905-873-2681. |
Over 80 testing |
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Over 80 testing days are held at the Halton Hills Library (Georgetown branch), for those seniors over the age of 80 who need to renew their driver's licence and have been notified by the Ministry that they are required to attend this session. Sessions are held two times per month on Wednesdays. Pre-register by calling: 1-800-396-4233 or 416-235-3579 and ask for Georgetown Testing. Class includes an eye exam, written test and a seminar. The Halton Hills Library Georgetown Branch is located at 9 Church Street, Georgetown. |