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SENIORS EVENTS/INFORMATION/UPDATES
Heather Kenehan, Recreation Programmer mentioned that the Parkview Centre opened in September 2021, and the Allandale 55 Plus Centre opened on November 15, 2021, with programs running until the recent lockdown on January 2, 2022. Ms. Kenehan provided that both centres are planning to reopen January 31, 2022, and will be following COVID-19 protocols. She further provided where people can go to find out information on the programs being provided.
Heather Stone indicated that the recent lockdown has not halted services provided by the Red Cross, including meals on wheels and transportation.
Gwen Kavanagh talked about attending a meeting with the Ministry of Finance, Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility, and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing related to co-housing and funding to build co-housing across the province. Ms. Kavanagh discussed the continued efforts to raise money for the Seniors Community Fund to assist seniors living below the poverty line.
Pat Thiffault advised that she is the Secretary for the Seniors Advisory Committee for the Parkview Centre.
Councillor, A. Kungl discussed the recommendations recently ratified by Council from the Affordable Housing Task Force and undertook to forward a report to the Committee that mentions possible opportunities with the Legion and the Houses for Heroes Initiative, ways to change by-laws to maximize existing parking, and available land for housing.
Donna Diello discussed the Ontario Seniors Benefit Dental Plan, which provides free dental services to seniors.
Lucia Ricardo advised that the CNIB has begun the development of its draft plan for the next five years, which includes housing and technology.
Evan McCraney mentioned that the Gilbert Centre continues to run weekly programs and events, as well as the Aging Bodies Healthy Minds series webinars that run bi-monthly. Mr. McCraney discussed Cooking on a Budget and Cooking for Single People, in addition ...
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