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Should Council Support Seniors Programming? šŸ›ļø

The Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre is seeking Council's support for a New Horizons for Seniors Grant application. šŸŽÆ

This federal grant program funds projects that benefit seniors through cultural programming. The museum wants a letter of support to strengthen their application. šŸ“

Council will decide whether to endorse this community initiative for Rossland's seniors. šŸ¤

  • šŸŽÆ New Horizons for Seniors is a federal grant program

  • šŸ‘„ Funds community-based projects that benefit seniors

  • šŸ›ļø Museums can apply to enhance programming for older adults

  • šŸ“š Could support educational workshops, cultural events, or accessibility improvements

  • šŸ’° Grant funding reduces costs for seniors to participate in museum activities

  • šŸ¤ Council's letter of support strengthens the application but doesn't commit city funds

What Council is Being Asked: Provide a letter of support for the museum's grant application - no city funding required. šŸ“

Why Letters of Support Matter: Federal grant applications are stronger when they show community backing from local government. šŸ¢

The Decision: Council will vote on whether to endorse this seniors-focused initiative at the museum. āœ…

Should Council provide a letter of support for the Rossland Museum's seniors grant application? What types of programming would benefit seniors most at the museum?

Next Steps: This motion will be considered at the next Council meeting. šŸ—“ļø

How to Participate: • Attend the Council meeting to speak during public input • Submit written comments to Council before the meeting • Contact your councillors directly with your thoughts

Stay Informed: Watch for meeting agendas and updates on the city website. šŸ“±