Community Directory
12th Edition, November 2006

OLDER ADULT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Table of Contents

ElderActive Recreation Association provides opportunities to enhance and enrich the lives of all older persons (55+) through Active Living. We welcome all Yukoners to join us and be active and healthy in body, mind, and spirit.
Mailing address: Box 33124, Whitehorse, Y1A 5Y5
Call Bill Simpson at 633-5010 E-mail: wgsimpson@klondiker.com
Website: www.yukon-seniors-and-elders.org

Golden Age Society provides recreational opportunities for adults aged 55 and over.
Open on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Located at: 4061A 4th Avenue, Whitehorse Y1A 1H1
Call 668-5538

Greenwood Activity Centre offers regular activities at 3090 3rd Avenue in Whitehorse.
Contact 667-6149 or 633-5088 for information.

Seniors Home and Yard Maintenance Program provides a pool of workers to help seniors remain in their homes as long as possible. This is a fee-for-service program, provided by the Yukon Council on Aging.
Phone: 667-4357 Fax: 668-6745 E-mail: ycoa@yknet.yk.ca

Senior’s Information Centre provides information and application for all government and private benefits available to individuals ages 55 and older. Open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Located at: 4061B 4th Avenue, Whitehorse Y1A 1H1
Phone: 668‑3383 Fax: 668-6745 E-mail: ycoa@yknet.yk.ca
Website: www.yukon-seniors-and-elders.org/

  • Information Please…A Handbook for Yukon Seniors and Elders is a wonderful publication including information on Housing, Pensions, Grants, Health Care Plans, Government Services, Community Health Services, Recreation and Education, and more. Available from the Senior’s Information Centre.

Yukon Council on Aging, an advocacy organization working for Yukon seniors to promote better living conditions. The Council also provides the funding for the Seniors Information Centre.
Located at: 4061-C 4th Avenue, Whitehorse Y1A 1H1
Phone: 668-3383 Fax: 668-6745 E-mail: ycoa@yknet.yk.ca