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SENIOR EVENT UPDATES / CALENDAR
The Committee met and discussed senior events and information updates.
R. Cotton reviewed correspondence from the Minister Responsible for Seniors Affairs regarding the nomination process for the 2016 Senior of the Year Award. Mr. Cotton noted that the deadline to submit nominations for the Senior of the Year Award is April 30, 2016.
R. Cotton provided an update regarding the Senior Advisory Committee’s recommendation at its meeting held on December 14, 2015, requesting more affordable seniors housing in the City of Barrie. Mr. Cotton advised that on February 29, 2016, Council passed Motion 16-G-024 requesting the Barrie Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation to consider construction of non-profit seniors housing in the City of Barrie.
J. Youell-Robson circulated the Parkview Allandale Seniors (PALS) newsletter to Committee members. Ms. Youell-Robson noted that the Parkview Centre will be hosting events to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
H. Stone advised that March, 2016 is Red Cross Month. Ms. Stone noted that next week Red Cross will be honouring volunteers of the Meals on Wheels Barrie program.
L. Ricardo noted that the CNIB has been developing a new strategic plan.
R. McEachern advised that a new CARP bulletin will be available next month and that he will bring copies to the next Committee meeting.