Whitby seniors centres are receiving a combined $27,500 provincial payment to support programs that help older adults stay active and connected. Whitby MPP Lorne Coe announced the funding on October 16.
The allocation is divided equally: $13,750 for Brooklin Community Centre and Library Age-Friendly Programs, and $13,750 for the Whitby 55+ Recreation Centre. Coe’s office describes it as the third quarterly instalment for the current fiscal year.
That distinction matters: the announcement concerns a quarterly payment for local Seniors Active Living Centre programming, not a newly announced $27,500 construction project or a separate annual amount for each location.
The supported programs include in-person and virtual opportunities for seniors and adults aged 55 and older. The stated aims include physical activity, healthier living and social connection close to home.
In the announcement, Coe highlighted the centres’ role in bringing older adults together in Brooklin and Whitby. Mayor Elizabeth Roy welcomed provincial support for local opportunities to stay active, learn and build connections.
The payment for Whitby seniors centres is part of Ontario’s broader Seniors Active Living Centre program. The province says its current network includes 416 centres and that this year’s investment is up to $22.8 million. Those are province-wide figures and should not be confused with the two local allocations.
Friday’s release does not announce a new registration deadline, revised class timetable or changes to admission fees. Residents seeking specific activities should check the current municipal recreation listings. Durham Radio News separately reported the same payment and named both local recipients.
