Backgrounder – Canada Announces New Horizons for Seniors Program Funding for Projects in Pickering, Ontario

The New Horizons for Seniors Program is a federal grants and contributions program that funds projects that empower seniors in their communities and contributes to improving seniors’ health and well-being.

Canada has announced an investment of $132,116 to fund six community-based projects to support seniors in Pickering, Ontario. This funding was awarded through the 2021–22 New Horizons for Seniors Program call for proposals for community-based projects.

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Older and Wiser – $17,067 – Pickering Islamic Centre
Seniors involved with the organization are conducting monthly meet-up and information sessions, weekly wellness calls and summer outings.

Certified Interpreters Engaging Immigrant Senior Women – $24,922 – Interpreters and Translators Platform Co-Operative Inc.
Seniors involved with the organization are participating in virtual and in-person activities and community events.

In Their Own Words – $19,162 – Pickering Caribbean Canadian Cultural Association
Seniors involved with the organization are participating in virtual and in-person sessions with youth to share their stories, learn technology and produce a documentary to promote social engagement.

Educating Seniors on the Risk of Hypertension – $21,000 – The Aspire Foundation
Seniors involved with the organization are partaking in seminars to learn about risk management of blood pressure to promote healthy aging at a time when living a sedentary lifestyle is common.

Intergenerational Physical Literacy Committee & Inclusive Golf – $25,000 – City of Pickering
Seniors involved with the organization are participating in golf lessons in order to promote social participation and inclusion of seniors.

Indoor Training Senior Athlete Mentor Plan – $24,965 – Pickering Dragon Boat Club
The organization will purchase five dragon boat ergometers to continue dragon boat training and maintain physical activity and health for seniors.

For more information, visit About the New Horizons for Seniors Program – Community-based projects.