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The City's Community Services Department offers quality recreational experiences through a wide range of programs and services for every age, ability, and interest.

Dr Nelson F Tomlinson CC

New Recreation Opportunities coming to Claremont

The City of Pickering, Community Services Department, is looking to expand recreation program offerings at the Dr. Nelson F. Tomlinson Community Centre in Claremont.

Activities for all ages are being planned; from preschool to seniors, including Free Teen Stuff programming for 13-19 years.

An information session was held in May and residents are encouraged to participate in the Claremont Recreation Survey which will be open until June 11. Take the survey

If you would like more information or need assistance accessing this survey please contact: Kim Bradley | kbradley@pickering.ca | 905.420.4660 ext. 2078

Service Change: Child Supervision

Due to declining use of the Child Supervision Service at Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex, the City of Pickering is exploring program options for the Child Supervision Program space to better meet the needs of our community.

To assist City Staff with the review of the space the City conducted 2 focus groups, and a survey focusing on current use and service needs, as well as suggestions for future use of this space.

Changes in current service are expected starting June 1, 2023

If you would like more information or need assistance accessing this survey please contact: Amanda Rose | arose@pickering.ca | 905.420.4660 ext. 2080

Aging Well Together

Age Friendly Steering Committee - Board Members Needed

The City of Pickering Age Friendly Volunteer Steering Committee is seeking community minded individuals to fill vacancies. This Committee assists staff in identifying strategic directions for programs, services and support as part of an Age Friendly Community Plan. The plan aims to enable all residents to actively age in place. Pickering’s Age Friendly Community strategic plan will focus on improving each of the following dimensions:

  • Outdoor Spaces and buildings
  • Transportation
  • Housing
  • Social Participation
  • Respect and Social Inclusion
  • Civic Participation and Employment
  • Communication and Information
  • Community Support and Health Services

The City of Pickering is currently inviting potential stakeholders and community resident applicants to join the committee. If you have related expertise to assist please consider applying today. The Age Friendly Steering Committee Terms of Reference and applications are available by clicking this link or downloading from the Documents section at the side of this page. Hard copies are available in City facilities. Applications will be accepted until 4:30 pm Friday, June 30, 2023

Complete details on Pickering's Age Friendly Community Plan are online at pickering.ca/agefriendly

The City's Community Services Department offers quality recreational experiences through a wide range of programs and services for every age, ability, and interest.

Dr Nelson F Tomlinson CC

New Recreation Opportunities coming to Claremont

The City of Pickering, Community Services Department, is looking to expand recreation program offerings at the Dr. Nelson F. Tomlinson Community Centre in Claremont.

Activities for all ages are being planned; from preschool to seniors, including Free Teen Stuff programming for 13-19 years.

An information session was held in May and residents are encouraged to participate in the Claremont Recreation Survey which will be open until June 11. Take the survey

If you would like more information or need assistance accessing this survey please contact: Kim Bradley | kbradley@pickering.ca | 905.420.4660 ext. 2078

Service Change: Child Supervision

Due to declining use of the Child Supervision Service at Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex, the City of Pickering is exploring program options for the Child Supervision Program space to better meet the needs of our community.

To assist City Staff with the review of the space the City conducted 2 focus groups, and a survey focusing on current use and service needs, as well as suggestions for future use of this space.

Changes in current service are expected starting June 1, 2023

If you would like more information or need assistance accessing this survey please contact: Amanda Rose | arose@pickering.ca | 905.420.4660 ext. 2080

Aging Well Together

Age Friendly Steering Committee - Board Members Needed

The City of Pickering Age Friendly Volunteer Steering Committee is seeking community minded individuals to fill vacancies. This Committee assists staff in identifying strategic directions for programs, services and support as part of an Age Friendly Community Plan. The plan aims to enable all residents to actively age in place. Pickering’s Age Friendly Community strategic plan will focus on improving each of the following dimensions:

  • Outdoor Spaces and buildings
  • Transportation
  • Housing
  • Social Participation
  • Respect and Social Inclusion
  • Civic Participation and Employment
  • Communication and Information
  • Community Support and Health Services

The City of Pickering is currently inviting potential stakeholders and community resident applicants to join the committee. If you have related expertise to assist please consider applying today. The Age Friendly Steering Committee Terms of Reference and applications are available by clicking this link or downloading from the Documents section at the side of this page. Hard copies are available in City facilities. Applications will be accepted until 4:30 pm Friday, June 30, 2023

Complete details on Pickering's Age Friendly Community Plan are online at pickering.ca/agefriendly

Page last updated: 19 May 2023, 09:30 AM