We finished off the day in Wawa at the Seniors Active Living Center where I was met by Heather Rainville, Mayor Melanie Pilon and this group of young ladies and gentlemen just finishing up from their bridge and wizard playing. This newly renovated Senior meeting place is wonderful not only to keep active and engaged in the community, but rumour has it that there are butter tarts sometimes in the house. It is truly a pleasure to present funding through Minister Raymond Cho, Seniors and Accessibility
June is Seniors Month in Ontario – a time to acknowledge and recognize our amazing seniors across this province.
This year’s theme, Ontario Seniors—Let’s Get Moving highlights the importance of supporting our seniors and older adults through programs and initiatives that promote wellness, social engagement and education.
We all have seniors in our lives, whether they be friends, family or colleagues.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of Ontario funding Seniors Active Living Centre (SALC) programs. Ontario now has over 400 SALC programs providing activities and services for seniors and older adults in communities across the province.
From Wawa, Manitouwadge and Chapleau in the north, to Thessalon and Elliot Lake and Espanola; finally to Manitoulin Island’s Little Current, Gore Bay, Billings and Wikwemikong, there are seniors centres spread right across our riding of Algoma-Manitoulin.
I am proud to be here today in Wawa with all of you in recognition of your 2026 Seniors Active Living Centre grant in the amount of $57,640.00.
Congratulations to everyone involved in this worthwhile project and I hope everyone in the community continues to enjoy the benefits these centres provide.