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There’s a lot happening in Georgina in June. From the Father’s Day swim to activities to celebrate Recreation and Seniors Month, there is something for every member of the family to enjoy. 

June is Recreation and Seniors month
Participate in a different recreation activity each day during Recreation and Seniors Month. Choose an activity that fits your interests or try something new. From Pickleball and Pilates to swimming and workshops, there is something for everyone. 

The Town of Georgina honoured members of the community with the 2024 Volunteer Award of Merit at a ceremony at the ROC on Thursday, May 15, 2025. 

The Victoria Day long weekend is the unofficial start of summer and the Town of Georgina is getting ready for a season full of fun. Warmer days are on the way and summer is just around the corner. Whether you're a resident or just visiting, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors – from parks and beaches to sports fields and splash pads.

Tennis, basketball, beach volleyball and pickleball courts  
Tennis, basketball, beach volleyball and pickleball courts will be maintained from May through mid-October. Netting has been installed. Enjoy your game.

The Town of Georgina has released a Housing Needs Assessment, a critical step in understanding and addressing the community’s housing challenges. The report is designed to guide future housing policy and development, ensuring Georgina meets the diverse needs of its growing population.

The Town of Georgina is focused on supporting the construction of affordable housing and is committed to advocating for and enabling the development of new residential units throughout a range of affordability levels. The Town is also actively exploring opportunities for partnerships and collaboration with a variety of stakeholders.

The Town has released the Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) for affordable housing.

Spring is here and the flowers are blooming. This month in Georgina, look forward to recycling some old electronics, clearing the clutter, getting rid of extra garbage and taking mom for a swim. Visit georgina.ca/events for more information on these and other Georgina events and activities.

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Georgina and northern York Region. Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts to 110 km/h, large hail up to 4 cm and the risk of a tornado from this afternoon into this evening. 

The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority advises that the water levels in Lake Simcoe are higher than average for this time of year, due to recent rainfall and snowmelt. These higher-than-average water levels are posing a significant risk of flooding along the Lake Simcoe shoreline. Flooding has been reported in some localized low-lying areas. There is a high risk of dike failures in the Keswick, Kolbar and Bradford polders.  Depending on wind conditions, there may be localized effects on lake levels, leading to increased flooding.

To mark Earth Month, the Town of Georgina is recognizing its partners who are funding environmental initiatives in the community this year.