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SENIORS EVENTS/INFORMATION/UPDATES
Jessica Gourlie, Recreation Programmer provided updates regarding the reopening of the Parkview Centre, the re-introduction of programs, and the vaccine screening for the facility. She provided additional updates on the Seniors Without Walls programming, the Art Your Service access to virtual programs, the 55+ Centre website, and Allandale 55+ Centre space constraints.
Colin Green provided an update on the Gilbert Centre’s Seniors Program and the weekly groups, programs and activities offered by the Gilbert Centre. He noted that a newsletter is released weekly detailing events and workshops available.
Lucia Ricardo advised that in-person programs at the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) had been put on hold until January 2022.
Gwen Kavanagh provided an update on past and future events for the CARP Barrie Chapter. She discussed hosting two debates featuring the Barrie-Innisfil and Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte candidates, CARP’s first in-person meeting to be held September 21st, a presentation by Mayor, J. Lehman at their October 19th meeting, a new tax credit for assisting homeowners, and the Seniors Community Fund.
Councillor, A. M. Kungl advised of matters recently discussed at General Committee and City Council meetings that included a presentation by Dr. Mike Moffatt and the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment regarding accessory suites and secondary dwellings. She further advised that the Affordable Housing Taskforce met and discussed key components and strategies to report back to City Council.