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Today’s rapidly changing global landscape is causing economic uncertainty for many Canadians, including seniors. The government is committed to building a strong and resilient economy that improves the quality of life for older Canadians. The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) plays a crucial role in this effort by providing opportunities for thousands of seniors to stay engaged and active in their communities.
Terry Sheehan, MP for Sault Ste. Marie–Algoma, is pleased to announce another $7,198 in NHSP funding. This brings the total NHSP support for the Wawa Public Library to over $24,000. These funds are for the Library’s For Seniors, By Seniors program, which offers activities like knitting, crafts, mental wellness workshops, and fraud prevention sessions. These programs foster creativity and promote social connection and healthy living.
The NHSP program supports a wide range of projects aligned with key government priorities, including digital literacy initiatives, fraud prevention and awareness programs, and intergenerational mentoring. These efforts aim to support seniors and strengthen communities throughout the Algoma District.
“Programs like this are about more than funding—they are about creating places where seniors can stay active, connected and engaged in their communities. The Wawa Public Library’s programing gives local seniors the opportunity to come together, share their skills and knowledge, and build connections through activities that support healthy and active living. I’m pleased to see the New Horizons for Seniors Program supporting this important work in Wawa.” explained Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie—Algoma.
“We are very grateful to the Government of Canada for supporting the Wawa Public Library’s For Seniors, by Seniors program. The grant received from New Horizon’s for Seniors is a wonderful opportunity to initiate programs such as Lap Loom Weaving for Seniors and Memory Boxes for Alzheimer and dementia. In addition, we can also expand our existing collections of large print and audio books and continue our Senior’s Knitting Connections program. The Wawa Public Library Board and Staff strive to make the library a welcoming and stimulating environment for our seniors and our community at large.” Suzanne Jarrell, Librarian, Wawa Public Library
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