Lobb announces support for seniors in Kincardine

Seniors in Kincardine will receive financial support for renovations to the Inverlyn Lake Estates clubhouse facilities, allowing them to maintain a high quality of life and actively participate in their community, thanks to funding through the New Horizons for Seniors Program.

Huron-Bruce MP Ben Lobb made the announcement Wednesday, on behalf of the Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors).

“Our government recognizes the diversity of skills, knowledge and experience that seniors contribute to our society and the economy,” said Lobb. “By supporting the Inverlyn Lake Estates indoor committee, our government is supporting local projects that enable seniors to contribute to their communities through social participation and active living.”

The Inverlyn Lake Estates indoor committee will receive $20,243 through the New Horizons program for enhancements of the clubhouse facilities for seniors. The funding will go toward renovating the clubhouse and purchasing equipment to continue senior programming, such as fitness classes; and create new programming, such as movie nights and computer classes.

“We look forward to enhancing our clubhouse which will add to the quality of programs we can offer our residents, said Nancy Ackert of the Inverlyn Lake Estates indoor committee. "The addition of more activities will help to retain and attract seniors to this wonderful adult lifestyle community. We truly appreciate and thank Mr. Lobb and the New Horizons for Seniors Program.”

Quick Facts:

• Under the New Horizons for Seniors Program, up to $25,000 in grant funding can be provided to eligible organizations for community-based projects that are led or inspired by seniors
• Since 2006, the program has funded more than 13,000 projects in hundreds of communities across Canada
• Economic Action Plan 2014 increased funding for the program by $5-million per year, for a total of $50-million provided to this program annually
• Since 2006, $2.8-billion in annual tax relief has been provided to seniors and pensioners
• Minister Alice Wong launched the Government of Canada Action for Seniors report in September, 2014. The report is a new information resource highlighting federal programs and services that can be accessed by seniors, their families and caregivers. It was created in collaboration with more than 22 federal departments and agencies. The report can be found on Canada.ca/Seniors