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Olde Forge provides a wide range of community support services for seniors in Ottawa. The services include Footcare, Day and Luncheon Programs, Home Help and Home Maintenance and Home Visits.
Please Note: To help support the city of Ottawa's physical distancing restrictions, the Olde Forge has modified and enhanced some of it's programs and services at this time.
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People just like you have found meaningful ways to give back at the Olde Forge. Read their stories and discover how you can make a difference and feed your passions through volunteering.
Fitness & Social Programs (7)
The Olde Forge Programs provides barrier-free, low cost recreational and physical fitness activities, social and educational programming to local seniors 60+ and adults with disabilities who want to maintain their independence in the community by keeping socially connected and/or keeping physically active.
There are a wide range of activities offered during the week at a variety of locations.
| Programs at the Centre | ||
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| Adult Day Programs Monday / Tuesday |
$25.00 | Includes a Hot Lunch |
| $16.00 | Transportation Fees (round trip) | |
| Luncheon Program Wednesday |
$18.00 | Includes a Hot Lunch and Entertainment |
| $16.00 | Transportation Fees (round trip) | |
| Foot Care Thursday |
$50.00 | Initial Appointment |
| $34.00 | Ongoing Appointments | |
| $16.00 | Transportation Fees (round trip) | |
| Transportation Services | ||
| Medical Drives | $16.00 (return) | 1 - 20 km |
| $20.00 (return) | 21 - 40 km | |
| $30.00 (return) | Over 40 km | |
| **Clients are responsible for parking fees | Fees calculated from client home to destination | |
| Recreation Program | ||
| Fitness, Social and Creative Programming | $40 / month $32/month (virtual only) |
Includes access to ALL Recreation Programs (in-person and virtual) ** Additional charges may apply to certain outings and craft projects |
| Community Support Services | ||
| Home Help | $30 / hour 2 hour minimum |
Includes: General housekeeping services (cleaning, vacuuming and laundry) as well as simple meal preparation |
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Home Maintenance
Grocery Supports |
$30 / hour
$10 (online ordering support and delivery) |
Includes: Minor repairs, odd jobs, window cleaning, ongoing lawn and garden maintenance
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Snow Removal
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$25 / hour 1 hour minimum with 30 minute increments thereafter Accepted Payment Methods Include: Cash, Cheque, Credit Card or E-Transfer. E- Transfers should be sent to the following email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH IN THE MAIL
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Clients are referred to vetted snow contractors and/or can use a 1 time snow removal with the Olde Forge |
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Contact Us
Olde Forge
Community Resource Centre
2730 Carling Avenue,
Ottawa, ON, K2B 7J1
P: 613-829-9777
F: 613-829-9318
Email: info@oldeforge.ca
