Provincial funding for seven Senior Active Living Centres

By Richard Coffin

Over $386,000 is flowing to seven Senior Active Living Centres (SALC) in Nipissing.

Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, says the funding will help the SALC programs deliver the services and community connections seniors need to live healthier, more independent lives.

“The Ontario government is focused on helping seniors stay socially connected, engaged in their communities, and close to home, supporting a happier, better quality of life,” says Fedeli. “Through investments in our local Senior Active Living Centers, more seniors in Nipissing have access to health, wellness, and social programs, and have the opportunity to stay active, which plays a key role in maintaining health and mobility.”

Local funding includes:
· $57,640 for the Mattawa Senior Citizen Club
· $57,640 for Club Action 50+ East Ferris
· $57,640 for North Bay Golden Age Club
· $57,640 for Les Compagnons d’or
· $57,640 for the Village Seniors Active Living Centre
· $53,408 for the Powassan Seniors in Action program
· $44,800 for the Callander Elderly Persons Centre (Royal Canadian Legion Branch 445)

Officials say SALC programs offer a range of initiatives that bring seniors together to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones, including ongoing recreational, social, and lifestyle activities.

Richard Coffinhttps://www.mynorthbaynow.com/Richard Coffin has been a reporter and news anchor on the radio in North Bay for over 25 years.  From premiers to people in the neighbourhood, he enjoys connecting with newsmakers and writing stories that matter to area listeners on a variety of topics including healthcare, education, politics, sports and more.