Our Mission:
The OSCC55+ is a not-for-profit organization that works collaboratively with community partners, to provide a wide range of inclusive leisure programs and services that support the wellbeing of adults 55+ in the community. Our Values:
The OSCC55+ is committed to the values of:
Active Living
Caring
Collaboration
Empowering
Inclusive
Respect
Personal Growth
Our History:
The Oshawa S
enior Community 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. 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 within the Legends Complex in 2006. The fourth Conant Branch of the OSCC opened their doors in October 2008 rounding out the placement of the OSCC in all four quadarants of the City. In 2018, the Sikiorski Branch was launched as temporary branch location with the vision of a permanent location to be developed with a new recreation facility in northwest Oshawa in the coming years. In 2019, the OSCC rebranded to the OSCC55+ - Oshawa Senior Community Centres with new logo, brand and tagline. Today, the OSCC55+ serves approximately 6,000 older adults and continues to be a cornerstone of the Oshawa community. Locations:
John Street Branch, 43 John Street West
Northview Branch, 150 Beatrice Street East
Delpark Homes Branch, 1661 Harmony Road North
Conant Branch, 115 Grassmere Avenue
Sikorski Branch, 150 Stevenson Road North
General information
This page ("Page") is administered for the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres by:
Leisa Ackerblade
Volunteer and Community Relations Manager
[email protected]
Comments Policy:
This is a moderated online page and not a public forum. The Oshawa Senior Community Centres shall reserve the right to not post or to delete content (including comments, community events and external links) that:
• include foul language or vulgarities;
• are offensive to an individual or an organization, rude in tone, or abusive;
• solicit/advertise/promote particular services, products, or political parties, advocacy groups or organizations;
• infringe on copyrights or trademarks;
• are spam; and/or
• are off topic. If you have any questions concerning the operation of this online moderated page, please contact the Oshawa Senior Community Centres at [email protected] or call 905-576-6712.
