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Practical Insights for Busy Caregivers
Organization: Good Companions (The)
Phone Numbers: 613-236-0428
Fax: 613-230-2095
Email: info@thegoodcompanions.ca
Website: www.thegoodcompanions.ca
Address: 670 Albert St
Ottawa, ON
K1R 6L2
Intersection: Empress Ave N and Albert St
Location: Ottawa
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm
Executives: Matthew Ottaviani - Executive Director
613-236-0428 ext 2290
Contacts: Samantha Kelly - Administrative Assistant
613-236-0428 ext 2100 * skelly@thegoodcompanions.ca
Service Description: Social, well-being, recreational, and educational activities
  • day centre activities
  • Adult Day Program
  • Community support services
  • Seniors Centre Without Walls
  • LGBTQ2+ Saturday Programing

Food Services:
  • reasonably priced meals
  • nutritious hot lunches, soup and sandwiches
  • take-out meals
  • festive and theme dinner parties
  • some diet restrictions can be accommodated 

Physical Activities:
  • chair exercise
  • fitness centre
  • yoga
  • dance classes
  • well-being classes
  • weights or cardio
  • zumba

In-House Services:
  • hair salon
  • foot care
  • denture clinic
  • wellness clinic
  • nurse practitioner
  • legal services

Craft Program:
  • painting
  • quilting
  • stained glass
  • knitting
  • crochet
  • jewelry making

Performing Arts:
  • choir
  • performing groups and bands
  • home of the Grey Jazz Band

Education and Health Program:
  • computer classes
  • current affairs
  • language classes
  • wellness seminars
  • guest lecturers
  • day trips

Games and Social Program:
  • cards
  • dance
  • sing along
  • monthly birthday party
  • special events and teas
  • bingo

Fitness Programs: For adults regardless of fitness level, mobility or agility and for persons who suffer from osteoporosis, arthritis, or other muscular or cardiovascular conditions

Services and Programs:
Fees: Membership - $40, additional program fees may apply
Application: Call or e-mail for more information
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Older adults 55 years and older and people with physical disabilities 18 years and older
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Ottawa and area

This information was last completely updated on: 6-30-2025


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