Welcome to Orton!
For more than 50 years the Orton Community Association has been creating community, welcoming neighbours and fostering community pride. The OCA is a non-profit, charitable group run by extra-Orton-ary volunteers living in Orton, whose objectives are to:
- Encourage positive and meaningful connections with others via neighbourhood and community events
- Promote healthy, active lifestyles for all members of our community
- Foster and develop community pride
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News & Announcements
August 1, 2023: We replaced our oil furnace with a new heat pump with electric backup. We're greener, cleaner, and we'll save a lot of money on fuel costs. Thank you to Headwaters Heating and Cooling and Lion Electric for helping us make this happen!
July 3, 2023: A huge THANK YOU to all of our extra-ORTON-ary volunteers who made our Canada Day event such a huge success.
July 2, 2023: Congratulations to Carolyn from Acton - the winner of our 50-50 raffle. Carolyn won $715! Congratulations!
May 24, 2023: We now have an Instagram page! Find us at: @orton_community_association
Events
Cardio Class
Tuesdays, starting October 3, 2023, 6:45 to 7:30pm
This women's only class will focus on getting your heart rate up and toning muscles, along with lots of dancing, moving, and laughter! Please wear comfortable clothing, bring your own hand weights (if you have them), a mat, towel, water, and running shoes.
Please contact Fiona for more details:
secretary@orton-community.com
Click here to find out about our instructor Dorri
Stretch & Strengthen
Tuesdays, starting October 3, 2023, 7:30 to 8:15pm
This co-ed class will focus on stretching out your muscles while toning and strengthening. This class is open to all levels! Please wear comfortable clothing, bring your own hand weights or resistance bands (if you have them), a mat, towel, water, and running shoes.
Please contact Fiona for more details:
secretary@orton-community.com
Click here to find out about our instructor Dorri
Haunted Church
October 27 & 28, 7pm to 10pm
Come if you dare for a frightfully good time at our haunted church. Ghouls, ghosts and monsters await you in the dark! Please bring an item for the food bank and donations for the Orton Community Association are gladly accepted.
Please contact Fiona for more details or if you would like to volunteer: secretary@orton-community.com
Baseball
Every Tuesday, 7 PM
Baseball for adults every Tuesday starting May 2. Start time is 7 PM. No experience required, just bring a glove and come out to play.
Fall Fest Market
November 11, 9am to 3pm
Kick off your holiday shopping and celebrate the end of fall at our annual market, featuring local vendors. The event takes place at St. John's Community Church at 4 John Street.
Click here to apply to become a vendor
Please contact Fiona for more details: secretary@orton-community.com
Orton Euchre Nights
September through December
Euchre in Atson Hall. Admission $4. Refreshments provided. Starts at 7:30 PM.
Dates:
- September 15
- September 29
- October 13
- November 10
- November 24
- December 8
- December 22
Get Involved
We're always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with our programs and projects. If you'd like to get involved please contact Fiona: secretary@orton-community.com or call Cathie at 519-855-4243.
If you have ideas for events, programs, fundraising ideas or other suggestions please get in touch!