Backgrounder – Canada announces New Horizons for Seniors Program funding for projects in Peterborough, 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 $116,881 to fund six community-based projects to support seniors in Peterborough, Ontario. This funding was awarded through the 2021–22 New Horizons for Seniors Program call for proposals for community-based projects.

Peterborough

Ageing in Place: Helping VON Clients Maintain Optimal Health at Home – $19,782 – Victorian Order of Nurses, Peterborough, Victoria and Haliburton Community Corporation

Seniors involved with the organization will deliver social experiences through haircuts, footcare and adult day program visits to increase socialization.

Activity Haven in Motion – $23,500 – Activity Haven Senior Centre Peterborough

Seniors involved with the organization will participate in guided exercises, yoga sessions and nutritious lunch and learn events to promote health and well-being.

Dementia Friendly Communities – $24,765 – Alzheimer Society of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton

Seniors involved with the organization will engage with local organizations and provide training to help them  become dementia-friendly, to promote the social inclusion of seniors with dementia.

Seniors in Motion – $23,500 – Trent Health in Motion

Seniors involved with the organization will participate in health and fitness activities like yoga, stretching, and strength and conditioning classes to support social participation and healthy living.

Bridges Peterborough Bridging Team – $7,334 – Bedford House / Bridges Peterborough

Seniors involved with the organization will mentor under-resourced individuals living in poverty by teaching leadership skills and building social capital, while also promoting social participation.

Improving Accessibility at a Community Centre in Peterborough, Ontario – $18,000 – The Mount Community Centre

The organization will install electric doors on its premises so that it can continue to host public meetings while promoting the social inclusion of seniors.

For more information, visit About the New Horizons for Seniors Program.
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