Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Active Lifestyles Centre Grey Bruce
Active Lifestyle Centre Grey Bruce announces Council on Aging Grey Bruce Owen Sound
The Active Lifestyles Centre Grey Bruce is pleased to announce the formation of the Council on Aging Grey Bruce Owen Sound (COA). The COA Grey Bruce Owen Sound is having seniors take a lead role in the development of Age Friendly Communities across Grey Bruce Owen Sound. The Active Lifestyles Centre Grey Bruce is continuing to provide a leadership role by working with the COA in developing COA Community Advisory Committees and determining the next steps in the strategy development process. This includes an organizational structure with clear accountabilities to the COA and it’s membership that are directly tied to the areas we need to focus on to be successful.
These areas include:
- provide networking opportunities
- establish a comprehensive network of resources
- provide an environment for knowledge exchange between stakeholders
- provide opportunities for dialogue on community support and health services, social and recreation activities, social inclusion, housing, transportation, outdoor spaces and buildings, employment and volunteering
- educate, prepare, support and advocate for seniors, their families and their caregivers so that they have the tools and services to age well at home so that they can enjoy a full and active lifestyle and maintain their independence
The COA has met several times since their first meeting on March 30, 2015 and are developing their mission, vision and values. Once this has been established, presentations will be made to local government, seniors groups, clubs and organizations to outline the role of the COA and COA Community Advisory Committees and encourage seniors to become engaged in their community by providing their expertise and input in determining local priorities in making their community age friendly.
We are pleased to introduce your Council on Aging for Grey Bruce Owen Sound: COA Executive : Co-Chair David Bradley, United Seniors of Ontario Zone 09; Co-Chair, Jan Chamberlain, Owen Sound; First Vice Chair, Sharron Colter, North Bruce; Second Vice Chair Geoff Solomon, East Grey; Secretary Ellen Paterson, South Bruce; Treasurer, Trevor Hunter, West Grey; Council Members: Rosalind Brooks, Owen Sound; Kathie Brown, West Grey; Meri Diane Carroll, East Grey; Carol Csengeri, North Bruce; Wally Halliday, South Bruce; Jane Kramer, North Bruce; Chris Newell, West Grey; Audrey Newman, East Grey; Mary Lou Pfeffer, South Bruce; Sandra Pusztay, Owen Sound; Doug Walsh, United Seniors of Ontario Zone 32.
The Active Lifestyles Centre Grey Bruce is excited to have such a dynamic Council on Aging that not only have the experience and knowledge, but also the energy, enthusiasm and commitment to help affect positive change in our communities in Grey Bruce Owen Sound.
Media Contact:
Jan Chamberlain
Co-Chair, Council on Aging
519-376-8304
David Bradley
Co-Chair, Council on Aging
519-376-8304
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