The Ontario government is investing nearly $23 million to expand its Seniors Active Living Centre network, with Trenton part of the announcement.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 110 has been approved to host a new centre in Quinte West, offering local veterans and seniors a hub for socialization, technology training, physical activities and community luncheons.
Tuesday morning, MPP Tyler Allsopp announced almost $14,000 in start-up funding, after which the centre can apply for up to $55,000 annually in operational funding.
The Trenton Legion has long been a central hub for veterans and other seniors in Quinte West to gather for socialization, education, nutrition and physical activity,” said Allsopp. “This new funding will provide sustainability and allow these programs to reach more seniors in our community, which trends older than the provincial average. This new funding will make a real difference.”I am pleased to recognize the province’s investment in the Quinte West Seniors Active Living Centre at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 110,” said Mayor Jim Harrison. “This provincial funding ensures vital programming for our aging population from technology training to social activities like chair yoga and community luncheons, providing our seniors with the resources and connections they need to remain
active and engaged in our community.”Senior Active Living Centres keep our seniors, fit, active, healthy, socially connected, close to their homes and in their communities,” said Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility. “Thanks to Premier Ford’s leadership, our government is making the largest investment in Seniors Active Living Centre programs in Ontario’s history. This will help even more seniors, no matter where they live, including those in a city or rural, remote and northern communities live more healthy, happy and independent lives.”
