Health and Community Services
August 24, 2011
Over $178,000 Committed to Recreational Programming for Seniors
Newfoundland and Labrador’s older citizens will have more opportunities to engage in physical activities and recreation thanks to a Provincial Government investment of over $178,000 in recreational programming for seniors.
The Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, was at the Worsley Park Community Centre in Conception Bay South today to announce that more than 70 organizations in communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador will benefit from the Seniors Community Recreation Grant Program in 2011-12.
“One of the main goals of the Provincial Government’s recreation and sport strategy, Active, Healthy Newfoundland and Labrador, is to increase participation in recreation, sport and physical activity for all residents,” said Minister French. “This program places particular focus on encouraging our senior residents to be more physically active and provides them with increased opportunities to become engaged in their communities, helping their overall well-being.”
The Seniors Community Recreation Grant Program is being delivered in collaboration with the Department of Health and Community Services, as part of its Healthy Aging Policy Framework.
“Our government recognizes the importance of promoting healthy, active lifestyles for all our residents,” said the Honourable Jerome Kennedy, Minister of Health and Community Services and Minister Responsible for Aging and Seniors. “However, we know that it is particularly important to engage our seniors. By providing opportunities for socialization and recreational activities that focus on wellness and prevention, we help our seniors maintain health and independence. We value the contributions of our seniors and aim to put in place the programs and supports that enhance their quality of life.”
Paul Davis, MHA for Topsail, was the master of ceremonies at today’s event.
“Grants that focus on healthy aging benefit hundreds of seniors throughout the Topsail area, from Mount Pearl, Paradise and Conception Bay South,” said MHA Davis. “Programs delivered through groups and municipalities allow our older adults to participate in a variety of events that are both physically active and socially engaging, resulting in a healthy and improved quality of life.”
A list of approved grants can be viewed in the backgrounder below. The Seniors Community Recreation Grant Program is application-based and provides funding to assist in the delivery of new or enhanced recreational programs and services for older citizens. For more information, please visit www.tcr.gov.nl.ca/tcr/sports/seniors_community.html.
Budget 2011 Standing Strong: For Prosperity. For Our Future. For Newfoundland and Labrador provides $11.5 million to support recreation and sport in the province. Since the launch of the Provincial Government’s recreation and sport strategy, Active, Healthy Newfoundland and Labrador in 2007, more than $70 million has been committed to recreational and sport infrastructure, programming, and athlete development throughout the province.
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Media contacts:
| Diana Quinton Director of Communications Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation 709-729-0928, 631-8155 DianaQuinton@gov.nl.ca |
Tess Burke Communications Government Members Office 709-729-3551 tessburke@gov.nl.ca |
| Jennifer Tulk Director of Communications Department of Health and Community Services 709-729-1377, 699-6524 JenniferTulk@gov.nl.ca |
BACKGROUNDER
Seniors Community Recreation Grants Announced for 2011-12
| ORGANIZATION | AMOUNT | PROJECT |
| 50+ Club, St. Bernard's/ Jacques Fontaine | $2,500 | Organize physical activities, healthy living classes, and outdoor/indoor activities |
| 50+ Evening Breeze Club, Jackson’s Arm/Pollard’s Point/Sop’s Arm | $2,500 | Organize socials, field trips, and indoor/outdoor activities |
| Active Living for Older Adults, Robert’s Arm | $2,500 | Organize fitness program, dancing, walking, and health and safety days |
| Aquaforte Recreation Committee and Seniors Group | $2,500 | Exercise programs, exercise equipment, and personal trainer |
| Baie Verte Seniors Wellness Committee | $2,500 | Development of seniors’ programming |
| Comfort Cove, Newstead Recreation Committee | $2,500 | Organize fitness programs and purchase exercise equipment |
| Hampden Dove Memorial Recreation Committee | $2,500 | Development of 50+ Club |
| Eastport Peninsula Recreation and Wellness Committee | $2,500 | Organize 50+ wellness weekend, Zumba Gold classes and outdoor activities |
| Economic Development Recreation Committee (Kiwanis Club of CBS) | $2,500 | Organize fitness and exercise classes |
| Victoria Evergreen 50+ Club | $2,500 | Establish meeting place, healthy living and exercise programs, and indoor activities |
| Flower's Cove Recreation Committee | $2,500 | Develop a walking trail and purchase fitness equipment |
| Goulds Daffodil Seniors and 50+ Club | $2,500 | Organize healthy living/recreational programs and educational activities |
| Grand Bank Recreation Commission | $2,500 | Organize walking, dancing, and exercise programs |
| Hant's Harbour Recreation | $2,500 | Organize walking program and indoor/outdoor activities |
| L’Anse au Clair Happy Lancers 50+ Club | $2,500 | Organize socials, indoor/outdoor activities, and healthy living classes |
| Herring Neck Recreation Committee | $2,500 | Organize healthy living and exercise programs |
| Holyrood Recreation Committee | $2,500 | Organize fitness programming (Joint Works and Strong Bones and Sit Fitness) |
| Hr. Main, Chapel's Cove, and Lake View Recreation Commission | $2,500 | Organize outdoor activities, and walking and exercise programs |
| Humber Arm South Youth Recreation Committee | $2,500 | Organize physical fitness program |
| Humber Community YMCA | $2,500 | Host Zumba Gold classes |
| Isle aux Morts Recreation Commission | $2,500 | Organize indoor/outdoor physical activities |
| La Scie Regional Fire Department | $2,500 | Organize healthy living and exercise programs and seniors’ night |
| Baytona Ladies/Seniors in Motion Organization | $2,500 | Organize walking and exercise programs |
| Springdale Life Unlimited for Older Adults Group | $2,500 | Organize games night, indoor/outdoor activities and exercise programs |
| MacMorran Community Centre | $2,500 | Develop community garden and organize a friendship club and special events |
| Marshall Granter Memorial 50+ Club | $2,500 | Organize physical activities and socials |
| Meadows Recreation Committee | $2,500 | Enhance physical fitness programs |
| Monkstown Recreation Committee | $2,500 | Establish walking and fitness program |
| New Visions 50+ Club, Centreville/Wareham/Trinity | $2,500 | Organize games and various activities |
| New World Island 50+Club | $2,500 | Organize socials, exercise programs, indoor/outdoor activities, and purchase fitness equipment |
| Port au Choix Newfoundland and Labrador Women's Institute | $2,500 | Organize walking program and other physical activities |
| Oceanview Seniors Club | $2,500 | Organize card games, dances, and walking club |
| O'Connor 50+ Club partnered with Bay Bulls – Bauline Athletic Association | $2,500 | Expansion of socials, and healthy living and physical activity programs |
| Pasadena Ski and Nature Park | $2,500 | Organize ski and snow activities |
| Petty Harbour Maddox Recreation | $2,000 | Purchase supplies and organize outings |
| Placentia Bay Cultural Arts Group | $2,500 | Organize seniors’ dances and socials |
| Pool's Cove Recreation Committee | $2,500 | Organize activity night and a traditional arts program, and purchase fitness equipment |
| Port aux Basques Parks and Recreation Committee | $2,500 | Organize dances and fitness programs |
| Port Blanford Recreation Board | $2,500 | Organize card games, church services, walks, skating, skiing, and snowshoeing activities |
| Port Rexton 50+ Club | $2,500 | Organize walking and exercise programs, and indoor/outdoor activities |
| Portugal Cove-St. Phillips Recreation Committee | $2,500 | Organize fitness activities, card games, and dances |
| Red Head Cove Recreation | $2,500 | Organize dances and exercise programs |
| Miawpukek First Nation Seniors 50+ Club | $2,500 | Organize a fitness night |
| Gambo Senior's Heritage 50+ Club | $2,500 | Establish walking and recreation programs and dance classes |
| Horwood Seniors with a Purpose 50+ Club | $2,500 | Organize exercise and healthy living programs, bowling, and walking classes |
| Fox Harbour Shamrock Club | $2,500 | Organize indoor/outdoor activities and fitness programs |
| Shea Heights Community Center | $2,500 | Organize seniors’ dances |
| Shirley's Haven Seniors Recreation Group Trinity Bay North | $2,500 | Organize exercise program and purchase fitness equipment |
| L’Anse au Loup Social Butterflies 50+Club | $2,500 | Organize physical fitness classes, healthy living classes, and socials |
| Northern Arm Special Events Committee | $2,000 | Establish exercise and walking programs |
| Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove Special Events/Recreation Committee | $2,500 | Organize walking and fitness programs, social events, and indoor/outdoor activities |
| St. Anne's Senior's Group | $2,500 | Purchase fitness equipment and organize physical and social activities |
| St. Bride's Recreation Committee | $2,500 | Organize fitness programs, walking programs, and games nights and purchase exercise equipment |
| St. Jacques-Coombs Cove Town Council | $2,500 | Organize walking classes, fitness programs, and purchase fitness equipment |
| St. Lawrence Youth Committee | $2,500 | Organize walking and seniors’ exercise programs |
| Sunnyside 50+ Group | $2,500 | Establish walking program |
| Forteau Sunshine 50+ Club | $2,500 | Organize socials, indoor/outdoor activities, and healthy living classes |
| Three Rock Cove Recreation Inc. | $2,500 | Establish mental and physical fitness programs |
| Torbay Parks and Recreation Committee | $2,500 | Organize walking program, cooking classes, 50+ group, and fitness program |
| Town Council of Cow Head | $2,500 | Organize indoor activities and games, healthy living classes, and outdoor activities |
| Town of Appleton | $2,500 | Organize social events |
| Town of Bird Cove | $2,500 | Organize seniors nights, games, and walking program |
| Town of Conception Bay South | $2,500 | Organize social programs, physical fitness programs, and healthy living programs |
| Town of Pasadena | $2,500 | Organize outdoor fitness program and activities, healthy living programs, and social events |
| Town of Trinity | $2,500 | Organize physical fitness programs, social events, and healthy living programs |
| Triton Recreation Committee | $2,500 | Organize outings and senior socials |
| Clarenville Twin Town Seniors 50+ Club | $2,500 | Organize outings, social events, and card games |
| Port au Port East Twilight 50+ Club | $1,540 | Organize dance and exercise classes |
| Upper Island Cove Recreation Centre | $2,500 | Organize senior dinner and dances, fitness classes, and healthy living classes and activities |
| St. Anthony Walking for Wellness Committee | $2,500 | Organize summer and winter outdoor activities, indoor/outdoor activities, first aid training, and healthy living classes |
| West Bay Recreation Centre | $2,500 | Purchase program supplies |
| Winterton Recreation Commission | $2,500 | Organize physical activity and healthy living programs, and purchase exercise equipment |
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