Should City Support Senior Programs? 🎯
The Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre is asking City Council to support their federal grant application that would expand programs specifically designed for local seniors. 🏛️
This includes historical talks, workshops, community clubs, and even transportation services to help seniors access programming. The question: Should the City write a letter of support? 📝
🏛️ RMDC serves as Rossland's cultural and community hub
👥 Already hosts several seniors-focused programs including Rossland Recollections series
🎤 Runs Speaker Series and Senior's Workshop Series
💻 Offers both in-person and online resources
🤝 Benefits from senior volunteer contributions to programming
What Would Federal Funding Support? 💰
🚌 Transportation services - shuttles to and from RMDC events
📱 Enhanced digital and distance programming for accessibility
🤝 Strengthen social connections among seniors
What Would Federal Funding Support? 💰
🌱 Create volunteer opportunities and intergenerational exchange
🎯 Sustain and expand existing senior programming
Should the City support RMDC's federal grant application to expand senior programming and services?
How to Participate 📅
Next Steps:
- Council will decide on this support letter request
- RMDC would use city endorsement for their federal grant application
- Grant program: Employment and Social Development Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program
Your Voice Matters: Contact Council or attend meetings to share your thoughts on supporting local senior programming! 🗣️