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The CARF-Accredited Hillsview Active Living Centres are a welcoming and friendly place for older adults 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 membership
Hillsview members enjoy the following benefits:
- Reduced fees for active living programs, travel and meals
- Recreation programs, passes, drop-in and social activities
- Lunch-and-learns and special presentations
- Rewarding volunteer opportunities
- Five newsletters per year and access to Facebook community
- Access to lending library for books and technology
Annual membership is only $35 per year! Sign up at the centres and start enjoying the benefits.
Hillsview locations
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415 Queen Street East (Highway 7) Acton, ON L7J 2N2 Tel: 519-853-5951 Hours: Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. First and fourth Wednesdays open until 9 p.m. |
318 Guelph Street, Unit 9 Georgetown, ON L7G 4B5 Tel: 905-877-6444 Hours: Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Evening programs as scheduled. |
Drop-in programs
Hillsview recreation drop-in programs are good for your heart and mind. Plus it's fun! Drop-in activities are open to all members of the Centres and a drop-in fee applies. Non-members are welcome to come out to evening programs and a non-member fee will be charged.
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Hillsview Newsletter |
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The Hillsview newsletter is available at both locations as well as the Halton Hills Public Libraries, Civic Centre and Gellert Community Centre. The newsletter outlines our drop-in activities, active living programs as well as upcoming special events. |
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 |
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Foot care clinics are offered at both Hillsview locations and provide gentle, professional and preventative care. Services include clipping & filing, treatment of calluses, ingrown nails, health teaching and general foot care and maintenance. Experienced care for clients with diabetes, circulation problems and arthritis.
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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. |
Library on wheels |
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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. |
Hillsview support, donations and volunteering
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.
Hillsview Active Living Centre is a registered charitable organization. We receive 75% of our funding from the Town of Halton Hills and the Government of Ontario. The rest of our funding comes through fundraising and donations from our members and the community. Fundraising is a key component in sustaining the operations of the Centre.
Take a moment to support Hillsview:
- Make a donation to Hillsview through Canada Helps
- Our volunteers are the backbone of our success. Would you consider volunteering? Please contact the Centre of your choice and ask about current opportunities.
Note: All donations will receive an income tax receipt.