Seven Communities Benefit From Provincial Seniors Grants

By Site Editor | Apr 15, 2010

Derrick Dalley, MHA for the District of The Isles of Notre Dame, today welcomed the recent announcement by the Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, that the community/communities of Cottlesville, Fogo Island Central, Herring Neck, Joe Batt’s Arm-Barr’d Island-Shoal Bay, Newville, Stag Harbour and Summerford have received a total of $28 000 through the newly-established Seniors Community Recreation Grant Program.

The Seniors Community Recreation Grant Program is an application-based program that provides up to $4,000 to assist in the delivery of new or enhanced, recreational programs and services. It is designed to provide older citizens with more opportunities to engage in physical activities and to lead healthier, more active lifestyles.

District of The Isles of Notre Dame organizations receiving funding are:

Town of Cottlesville – $4 000 to establish and promote a photography program
Town of Fogo Island Central – $4 000 to purchase fitness equipment
Town of Herring Neck – $4 000 to purchase equipment and help with the upkeep of the recreational facility
Town of Joe Batt’s Arm-Barr’d Island-Shoal Bay – $4 000 to construct a gazebo along the walking trail
Town of Newville – $4 000 to purchase equipment and venue rental
Town of Stag Harbour – $4 000 to purchase fitness and recreational equipment
Town of Summerford – $4 000 to purchase fitness and recreational equipment

“The Seniors Community Recreation Grant is a great indication of the commitment the Provincial Government has to the health and fitness of all residents of the province,” said MHA Derrick Dalley. “With the help of the grants, the community groups will be able to continue to provide facilities and recreational programs that are essential to the well being of seniors in their respective areas. Physical fitness is fast becoming an important concern for seniors and health providers and the Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation has made it a top priority.”

More than 100 province-wide grants, totaling $387,200, have been provided through the Seniors Community Recreation Grant Program, which is being delivered in collaboration with the Department of Health and Community Services as part of its Healthy Aging Policy Framework. For more information on the program, visit:

http://www.tcr.gov.nl.ca/tcr/sports/seniors_community.html

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