Three more seniors’ programs aimed at keeping older adults active, engaged and socially connected are receiving provincial funding.
Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, says it’s part of the province’s continued celebration of Seniors Month.
“The government of Ontario is committed to addressing social isolation and helping older adults in Nipissing stay healthy, safe and active in our community,” he says. “Through the Senior Community Grant, we are investing $48,000 into programs that enhance the quality of life for seniors.”
Local funding includes:
- $25,000 to the City of North Bay for Seniors Fitness Programs
- $14,535 to The Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie for various seniors’ wellbeing activities
- $9,075 to the North Bay Public Library for their coffee and conversation program for seniors
“The North Bay Public Library is very excited to be receiving funding from the Seniors Community Grant Program, and we would like to thank the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility for their support,” says Ravil Veli, CEO of the library. “Funding from this program will allow us to enhance our existing programming by offering twenty new workshops and events over the next 10 months. Events such as Transitioning to Retirement Living, Decluttering, Spooky Book Bingo, and Sip & Stitch will provide opportunities to socialize and learn for those in the community who are aged 55 and older.”
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie are thankful for the funding. “This funding will benefit the tenants of St. Joseph’s on the Lake, the
Sisters, and visitors to The Motherhouse, providing new opportunities for physical activity, social programming, and legal workshops that will encourage them to continue to live independently with confidence,” says Maureen Milligan, Manager, Administrative Services and Housing.
Fedeli adds this latest funding is in addition to the $370,000 announced recently through the Senior Active Living Centres program.
