When Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility went on his recent April 30th road trip to the Station Active Living Centre in Carleton Place, he also stopped in Lanark Highlands, where the Minister announced the creation of a new Seniors Active Living Centre for the nearby community.
The new Lanark Highlands North Network SALC Program will provide seniors age 55+ with social and recreational activities, from sports to cards, to keeping seniors fit, active, healthy and socially connected, and close to their homes.
This new SALC brings Ontario’s total to 316 Seniors Active Living Centres.
Peter McLaren, Reeve Lanark Highlands observed, “Being from a rather isolated community makes it very difficult to raise the funds necessary… We really thank the Ministry for this grant.”
MPP John Jordan noted “These investments make a huge difference in the lives of Ontario’s older adults. This programming not only focusing on physical and mental wellness, (but) also building community…”
By Rick Stow