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Social Programs

Available to Tiny residents!
Friendly Calls Program:
Volunteers provide regular calls to seniors who feel isolated in their homes, for security checks, and social contact. If you are a senior, or if you know a senior, who is feeling isolated, please reach out and we can arrange a volunteer to offer check-in phone calls.
Friendly (Virtual) Visiting:
A volunteer program that brings friendships, company, and appropriate activities to elderly or isolated people in need of a friend.
This program is administered by the Canadian Red Cross, and the Township of Tiny does not own or manage the online platform. However, the Township encourages residents to register as users or volunteers.

Call 1-833-979-9779 toll-free from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time on weekdays or visit redcross.ca/friendlycalls to sign up, refer someone who could benefit from Friendly Calls or to become a volunteer.
The Friendly Calls program is safe, accessible, free, and available nationwide.
View the Program Poster (PDF).
For information about Senior Services in Tiny please contact the Recreation Department and Special Events or call 705-526-4204.
Today, many elders are vulnerable to abuse and exploitation in many ways. Unfortunately, an excess of these cases go unreported and unnoticed to the public. With that said, it is important to address the topic to prevent elder abuse from becoming more prevalent. Below are some resources to help you recognize and prevent elder abuse.

Coffee & Connect Program

Staying connected has never been more important! This free program helps older adults gain confidence with technology through hands-on learning. Over six weeks, participants will explore features on phones, tablets, and computers while enjoying refreshments and socializing with peers.

Dates: Tuesdays, April 8 to May 6, 2025
Time: 9:30am to 11:30am
Location: Wyebridge Community Centre (8340 Highway 93, Tiny)

Bring your own tech device, use free WiFi, have refreshments and
enjoy meeting others from the community. No device? No problem!
We provide loaner iPads along with technology support.

Transportation is available through Community Reach. Contact the Recreation Department should you require this service.

Interested in volunteering?

As a volunteer, you'll support participants in this relaxed and friendly atmosphere where they can comfortably explore phones, tablets, and computers. Your guidance will help others build confidence, learn new skills, and navigate the internet with ease. Android users are especially in demand, so if you're an Android pro, your expertise will be greatly appreciated! Contact recreation@tiny.ca for more information.