February is WinterActive month in Orillia and the City has plenty of activities available for residents to stay active at home, including new virtual programs, events and activity boxes.
“Staying active is essential to maintaining your health. With the current COVID-19 restrictions in place, it’s now more critical than ever to find ways to remain active and connected while staying at home,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “While we’ve had to adapt our popular WinterActive programming this year, these new programs and activities provide wonderful opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities to remain active through physical and passive activities from the comfort of their home or enjoying local trails.”
Throughout February, the City is offering events such as a 5 km distance challenge, virtual toboggan races, a virtual concert, painting session, and more. All programs are free for City of Orillia residents; however, pre-registration is required for some virtual sessions. For a full listing of events, view the WinterActive calendar by clicking here.
In addition to events, Orillia residents can register for Winter Activity Fun Boxes and Seniors at Play Boxes. Winter Activity Fun Boxes can be purchased online for $10 and include materials for one child, while each Seniors at Play Box is $10 and includes enough materials for one older adult (55+).
“We are thrilled to offer residents new opportunities to remain active this winter and this year we’re focusing on keeping both your body and mind active,” said Jack Mair, Recreation Program Supervisor. “We’re eager to stay connected with our community during these cold winter months, whether it be face-to-face through our variety of virtual sessions, or through our shared social media posts and challenges.”
Details regarding WinterActive and the Winter Activity Fun and Seniors at Play boxes can be found by clicking here.
February is #WinterActive month in #Orillia and the City has plenty of activities available for residents to stay active at home including new virtual programs, events & activity boxes. Read the release at https://t.co/VCBEohXCPY and visit https://t.co/2ZpWsfETQs for details. pic.twitter.com/t7ioLCyI9L
— City of Orillia (@cityoforillia) February 2, 2021