Seniors living in Provencher can anticipate new opportunities to participate in and contribute to their communities thanks to Government of Canada support for 14 local projects. A total of over $160,000 from the New Horizons for Seniors Program will be invested in the 14 projects.
Vic Toews, Member of Parliament for Provencher made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, and the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of State (Seniors).
“The Government of Canada is improving the lives of seniors, and is proud to support local organizations with the same goal,” said Minister Toews. “These projects will encourage seniors to contribute their skills, knowledge and experience for the benefit of the entire community.”
“Today’s seniors know the importance of being active and staying involved in their communities,” said Minister Fantino. “The New Horizons for Seniors Program is just one example of how we are helping seniors make a positive difference in their own lives and in those of the people around them.”
These are among 810 projects that were approved through the 2010–2011 Capital Assistance Call for Proposals, providing over $10.6 million.
The Government of Canada is making enhancements to the Program. These enhancements will allow a broader array of organizations to develop a greater variety of projects to meet the changing needs of communities.
• Club des Pionniers de Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Saint-Jean-Baptiste – $7,200
The Club will replace shuffleboard table cover, chairs, coffee table, rug, stools and electronic keyboard so that seniors can continue to participate in activities and music programs.
• Dugald Community Club Inc., Dugald – $3,193
The Club will replace the sound system so that seniors can continue to participate in presentations, bingos, and old tyme dances.
• Eager Beavers Seniors Club, Middlebro – $4,670
The Club will replace furniture, appliances and equipment so that seniors can continue to participate in the weekly meal program, social club meetings and special events.
• Franklin Craft Club Inc., Dominion City – $25,000
The Club will replace shingles and windows, repair front entrance, washrooms and floor joists so that seniors can continue to participate in exercise, crafts, library and other social activities.
• Franklin Senior Services, Dominion City – $3,500
The Club will replace the stove and freezer so that seniors can continue to participate in the meal program three times a week.
• Golden Friendship Circle Inc., Niverville – $7,918
The Centre will replace four stoves, kitchen counters and backsplash so the seniors can continue to participate in the weekly meal program and other social activities.
• Golden Leisure Club, Pine Falls – $12,450
The Club will repair interior walls of basement; install weeping tile and grade beams so that seniors can continue to participate in exercise programs, pool and card games.
• Le Club Jovial Inc., Ste. Anne – $25,000
The Club will repair the floor and replace the pool table so that seniors can continue to participate in cards, pool and luncheons.
• LGD of Piney Community Resource Council, South Junction – $6,860
The Council will replace 3 computer stations so that seniors can continue to participate in using the computers and also continue computer classes.
• Pinegrove Seniors Club Inc., South Junction – $8,635
The Club will replace flooring so that seniors can continue to participate in daily drop-in, weekly card games, shuffle board, and lunches.
• Pioneer Club of Lac du Bonnet Inc., Lac du Bonnet – $25,000
The Club will renovate the kitchen and storage facilities so that seniors can continue to participate in floor curling, shuffleboard, cards, pool, lunch program and bingo.
• Silver Haven Club, Powerview – $11,291
The Club will replace the carpeting, television, and hot water tank so that seniors can continue to participate in the meal program, cards, shuffleboard and pool games.
• Steinbach 55 Plus, Steinbach – $10,000
The Club will replace chairs in the auditorium so that seniors can continue to participate in conferences, recreational and social activities.
• Whitemouth Happy Hours Seniors Club, Whitemouth – $10,000
The Club will replace chairs, tables, exercise equipment, TV, DVD, Laptop and heaters so that seniors can continue to play cards, shuffleboard, bingo and exercise classes.
