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About the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres Our Vision Living well at 55+! Our Mission Statement The Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres and their community operations are non-profit, multi-purpose community facilities for adults aged 55 and over. The Corporation of the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centre promotes the health, welfare and happiness of seniors by providing programs and services to foster senior empowerment, social interaction, public education and advocacy. Our Values Committed to values of health, personal growth, happiness and community. Our History
The Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres has a rich history in the City of Oshawa that began
when the cornerstone was laid for the original Branch, 43 John Street in 1968. Leaders in the community thought that a drop-in destination would be good for the City. The community welcomed the social and activity opportunities when the Branch opened in 1969 and it quickly flourished as a hot spot for older adults to enjoy dances, bingo, birthday and anniversary celebrations; in the first year, 1,000 people became members. In 1973, the OSCC began offering affordable full meal services and by 1975 the building underwent a 13,000 square foot expansion to accommodate the growing participation levels. The OSCC began to recognize the need for additional out reach services. So, in 1977 Shut-In Senior Program Services, Day Programs and Consumer Conferences began. The City of Oshawa was growing and so was the OSCC opening their second Branch located within the Northview Community Centre in 1989. The demand for additional opportunities in programs,activities, education and art led to the OSCC further expanding, opening Legends Branch withinthe Legends Complex in 2006. The fourth Conant Branch of the OSCC opened their doors inOctober 2008 rounding out the placement of the OSCC in all four quadarants of the City. Today the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres serves approximately 6,000 older adults and continues to be a cornerstone of the Oshawa community. The OSCC Board of Directors The Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres are governed by eleven dedicated community-minded individuals who volunteer their time to assist OSCC in fulfilling its mission. The appointment of citizens to the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres (OSCC) Board of Directors gives the public living in the City of Oshawa and/or paying Oshawa taxes, an opportunity to volunteer their skills and time to deal with various issues associated with our community. For inquiries regarding appointment of citizens to the OSCC Board of Directors contact the Corresponding Secretary at 905-576-6712 ext 2836. The Centres have diverse sources of revenue: An annual grant voted by the City of Oshawa Council Elderly Persons Centres (EPC) designation funding through the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Central East LHIN funding for community support services (Adult Day Program, transportation, meal service and peer mentoring) User fees Fundraising and donations
Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) View agreement: media/file/accountabilityagreementCHIN.pdf http://www.lhins.on.ca/
Created by the Government of Ontario in 2006, the Local Health Integration Networks in Ontario consist of 14 not-for-profit corporations who work with local health providers and community members to determine the health service priorities of Ontario's regions. The Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres is proud to be part of the Central East Local Health Integration Network. 
The City of Oshawa Oshawa is an award-winning city that has gained international recognition as a vibrant and progressive community. Our city has also received many distinguished provincial and national awards for our events and community programs. Oshawa has several state-of-the-art recreation facilities located throughout the community that offer something for everyone.
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