New Horizons for Seniors funding announced in Central Nova
Central Nova MP Sean Fraser announced more than $125,000 in New Horizons for Seniors Program funding to various organizations on Saturday.
Stella Maris Parish Hall in Pictou, Plymouth Community Recreation Association, the Pictou County Council of Seniors, and LORDA all received funds to go towards things like heat pumps, repairs, and a wood chipper.
“During the course of the campaign and since my time in office began, I’ve had tremendous opportunities to meet with seniors living in our region. Investments in seniors’ organizations like these help promote full participation in our communities by this valued sector of the population. I am proud to support the good work of these organizations through the New Horizons for Seniors Program so we can improve our communities and support our seniors at the same time,” Fraser said in a release.
The New Horizons for Seniors Program supports projects led or inspired by seniors who make a difference in the lives of others and in their communities.
Fraser made the announcement at the Plymouth Community & Recreation Centre as part of a tour throughout the riding.
The announcement included funding for each of the following organizations:
Stella Maris Parish Hall
– $25,000, to repair the chimney, grade and gravel the driveway, purchase and install stage curtains and install a sound system;
Plymouth Community Recreation Association
– $22,252, to install four heat pumps to allow the hall to remain open in the winter for fitness class and Lunch and Learn programs for seniors;
Pictou County Council of Seniors
– $15,692, to purchase a public address system and assist seniors clubs to improve community between one another, recruit new members and promote activities for seniors;
Lansdowne Outdoor Recreation Development Association (LORDA)
– $12,705, to purchase a wood chipper and utility trailer to allow seniors to continue to operate the maple sugar program and maintain the access to trails.
Goshen Community & Recreation Centre, the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s, Indian Harbour Lake/Jordanville Community Centre and Moser River Community Hall received funding as well.
The next application period for New Horizons for Seniors Funding began on June 16 and will close on July 29. More information can be found at http:// www.esdc.gc.ca/.