New Seniors Active Living Centres in Peterborough-Kawartha
Two of the new Seniors Active Living Centres Ontario is announcing to keep seniors fit, active and socially connected
NEWS January 24, 2025
Peterborough – MPP Dave Smith announced the establishment of two new Seniors Active Living Centres in Peterborough and Buckhorn. The Buckhorn Community Centre (BCC) will receive up to $50,000 each year to offer residents a safe and inviting environment where they can participate in innovative and active programming, while enjoying the benefits of social connections and a sense of purpose. The City of Peterborough will also benefit from this funding to support their Adult Leisure Programs.
“This funding will greatly enhance the services offered at both of these Seniors Centres,” said Dave Smith, Member of Provincial Parliament for Peterborough-Kawartha. “It will provide seniors through the community with opportunities to stay fit, active, healthy, and socially engaged through a diverse range of activities.” MPP Smith added.
“We are delighted to expand activities and services to more seniors in Buckhorn and Peterborough,” said, Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility. “This program will help older adults of all abilities to thrive in their homes and communities.”
SALC programs offer seniors and older adults learning opportunities such as financial management and elder abuse prevention and a variety of recreational and social activities including fitness, healthy lifestyle and wellness classes that are important supports in communities.
“The Buckhorn Community Centre has always been committed to providing programs and activities for seniors,” said Margaret Robers, Board President. “Tis generous grant from the Ontario government will give us the opportunity to expand those programs and activities for learning, physical health and social interaction through the BCC Seniors Active Living Centre” Added Margaret Robers.
The government remains committed to better supporting Ontario’s aging population and the people who care for them by improving and expanding supports for seniors no matter where they live.
QUICK FACTS
- On June 1, 2024, changes to the Seniors Active Living Centres Act, 2017 came into effect allowing more types of organizations to provide the 20 per cent contribution requirement towards SALC programs’ operating costs. Now SALC programs can be operated by municipalities, non-profit corporations, registered charities, Indigenous groups, Legions, Lions Clubs and recreational clubs.
- In the Fall Economic Statement of 2024, a $17 million increase in funding over three years was approved to support up to 100 new Seniors Active Living Centres.
- For 2025-26, SALC programs will be able to request up to $55,000 for maintenance and operating costs, an increase from the previous maximum of $50,000 in 2024 and up from $42,700 in base funding from 2023
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