Celebrating Seniors Month with free Annual Recreation Memberships for 70+ residents 

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BRAMPTON– The City of Brampton will be celebrating Seniors Month​ this June, a time dedicated to celebrating and honouring the valuable contributions and achievements of our elder residents. Throughout the month, the City will host free drop-in programs, special events and activities to recognize and appreciate local seniors.

Brampton is proud to be home to more than 245,000 residents 55 years old and older. Seniors Month provides an opportunity to show gratitude and support for their continued involvement and engagement. Seniors play an integral role in the community, contributing their wisdom, experience and talents to creating a vibrant city everyone can enjoy.

Resources for seniors at the City of Brampton

With a variety of programs and services to stay healthy and enjoy a high quality of life, the City of Brampton is committed to ensuring local seniors can age with grace and dignity in the community they call home. From free transit passes, snow removal assistance and free recreation memberships, there are resources to meet the diverse needs of Brampton’s seniors. Visit Brampton.ca/seniors to learn more.

Celebrating Brampton’s 50th with free 70+ Annual Recreation Memberships

In celebration of Brampton’s 50th birthday since incorporating in 1974, the City is giving eligible seniors 70 and older a free Annual Recreation Membership beginning June 1, 2024.

Residents can visit any City of Brampton recreation centre to verify their eligibility.

To learn more about the new free 70+ Annual Recreation Membership and to review eligibility requirements, visit Brampton.ca/memberships.

Join the City of Brampton to celebrate Seniors Month with a 70+ Annual Recreation Membership kick-off event

​Date: Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Time: 11 am

Location: Cassie Campbell Community Centre, 1050 Sandalwood Pkwy W., Brampton, ON L7A 0K9

​Join us for Brampton’s Springfest Lunch and Expo

The event offers an expo to learn about programs and services available to seniors in Brampton. Participants will be able to enjoy a buffet-style lunch, music, singing, dancing and entertainment provided by a live DJ.

Registration is required to attend the lunch and dance portion of the event and a Flower City membership is not required to register. Registration for residents is $17.03 plus HST, and $22.14 plus HST for non-residents. Registration can be completed in-person at any City of Brampton recreation centre, by calling 3-1-1 or online with a City of Brampton Recreation registration account.

Date: Friday, June 14, 2024

Drop-in Expo time: 10 am – 12 pm

Lunch and Dance time: 12 pm – 3 pm

Location: Century Gardens Recreation Centre, 340 Vodden St E, Brampton, ON L6V 2N2

“Seniors are the backbone of our community, and Seniors Month is our opportunity to celebrate their contributions. Through free drop-in programs, special events and offering free Annual Recreation Memberships to our 70+ residents as a token of our appreciation, we aim to show our gratitude.”- Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton