55+ Services & Community Resources

Discover the following services provided for adults age 55+ in Whitby. The Town of Whitby offers a 55+ cafe, windrow clearing services, income tax preparation and property tax relief. Also below, see important resources offered by the Whitby community for safety, housing, transportation, mental health, and finances. Explore now!

Mingles Café- Dining Room Services

Mingles Café is open from 9 am-2:30 pm Monday to Friday with food supplied by a caterer. Sandwiches and treats are served daily. Hot lunch is served from 11:30 am - 1 pm.

A monthly menu is available online or at the 55+ Recreation Centre.

Windrow and Sidewalk Snow Clearing Program (Register by December 1, 2024)

If you reside in the Town of Whitby and are age 65 or older or an individual with disabilities, the Town provides a free windrow and sidewalk snow clearing program. Deadline to register for the 2024/2025 season is Sunday, December 1.

The program provides service for:

Windrow clearing created by the snow plow after a 10 cm snowfall and
Municipal sidewalk snow clearing on the front and side of your property – after a 5 cm snowfall
Crews strive to start clearing windrows and sidewalks after the main roads and side roads are cleared, about 36 hours after the end of a snowfall.

Who is eligible?

To be eligible for windrow clearing program, you must be either:

Resident of the Town of Whitby, and 65 years or older, and have no able-bodied people under the age of 65 living in your home, or
Certified by a medical doctor to be disabled with no able-bodied people living in your home under the age of 65

View the Windrow and Sidewalk Clearing Program FAQs or call us at 905-668-1424.

Income Tax Return Preparation

Whitby 55+ Recreation coordinates income tax return preparation for low income seniors from March 1 to April 30 each year. Basic returns will be processed by 55+ Centre volunteers who have been trained by Revenue Canada.

This volunteer service is designed for seniors with an income of less than $35,000 or a couple with a combined income of less than $45,000.

This Program is currently being run as a Drop off Clinic - Those qualified drop off their tax information to the front desk of the 55+ Recreation Centre only. Volunteers work on tax forms at home and call participants to review any information. Participants will then receive a call when their tax forms are completed and ready for pick up.

For more information contact 55Plus@whitby.ca, or call 905-668-1424.

Property Tax Relief

The Town of Whitby offers property tax relief programs to help low-income seniors.

55+ Community Resources

Explore vital resources in Durham Region: Access COVID-19 support, general information, help for abuse and safety concerns, mental health services, transportation options, housing resources, caregiver support, seniors' day programs, and financial assistance. Discover valuable resources today!

Abuse, Support and Safety

If you need information about abuse, support and safety, these resources can help.

Senior Safety Line

Community General Information

If you’re looking for general information, try these resources:

Day Programs

For information about seniors’ day programs, explore these resources:

Finances

If you need financial support, these resources can help:

Advocacy Centre for the Elderly
Durham Community Legal Clinic
Income Tax Clinics – Whitby 55+ Recreation Centre – 905-668-1424
Low Income Seniors
Ontario Securities Commission

Health and Caregiver Support Services

If you are looking for health and caregiver support services, explore these resources:

Housing

If you need information about housing, these resources can help:

Mental Health

For mental health assistance, consult these resources:

Transportation