Community Reach
850 Hartman Dr, Unit 104
Midland, ON L4R 0B6
Tel: 705-528-6999
Fax: 705-528-6990
Email: admin@communityreach.ca
Record #:
BAR0432
Last Modified:
27 Mar 2025
Last Full Update:
15 Feb 2024
Location, Telephone & Internet
| Toll Free Phone |
1-855-697-6687, ext 328 |
| Website |
https://simcoe.ogs.on.ca/ |
| Social Media |
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| Located In Community |
Barrie |
| Address |
Meeting location- North West United Church; 464 Ferndale Dr N
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 7X7 |
| Intersection |
Ferndale Dr N and Livingstone St W |
Contact Information
| Primary Contact |
Nancy Leveque, Chair; Email: simcoechair@ogs.on.ca |
| Mailing Address |
PO Box 892
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 4Y6 |
Description & Services
| Description (Service) |
Simcoe County Branch of the Ontario Geneaological Society
- holds workshops to teach people how to research and organize their family history project
- hosts guest speakers at their monthly meetings, held virtually by Zoom and in-person, see website for details
- provides information on church and cemetery records, local histories
- sends newsletters to Branch members
- Simcoe County Branch, OGS library holdings are located at the downtown Branch of the Barrie Public Library and are available to the general public for use in the library during regular hours
- Simcoe County Branch library collection is listed in the Barrie Public Library's computer catalogue and can be searched using the keywords "Simcoe County Branch, OGS"
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| Hours |
Usually first Sat of each month (Sep-Jun) 2 pm-4 pm, check website in case of change of location or date |
| Areas Served |
Simcoe County |
| Eligibility |
Open to anyone interested in genealogy |
| Application |
Call or visit website |
| Languages |
English |
| Fees |
Membership - No cost to attend monthly meetings * the hope after attending a few meetings is that those interested will be motivated to take out a membership ; - The Branch welcomes everyone to their monthly meetings, do not have to be a member to attend, however, member support helps the Branch continue their efforts to provide research materials, speakers and workshops to the people of Simcoe County
- Branch membership is available through the Ontario Genealogical Society
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Other Details
| Elections |
December, annual |
| Physical Access |
Fully Accessible - Meeting location |
| Print Material |
SCAN - Simcoe County Ancestor News 4 times a year |
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