Minister Gary Goodyear Announces Federal Support For Seniors In Cambridge Through SOS Program

Workshop Development About Seniors Helping Seniors

by Thomas Hagey
Apr 28, 2009

Seniors Helping Seniors

Seniors reaching out to seniors sounds like a sound idea. After all, senior Canadians have a lifetime of experience and know-how which will enable them to share their skills and contribute to social groups as well as participate in organized activities as they move further into their retirement years.

 
The Honourable Gary Goodyear Minister of State Science & Technology and member of parliament for Cambridge today announced federal support to Lang’s Farm Village Association under the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.
 
Minister of State Goodyear made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Diane Findley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, and the Honourable Marjory LeBreton, Leader of the Governemtn in the Senate and Minister of State (Seniors).
 
Speaking at Langs Farm Village Association, Minister of State Goodyear highlighted $24,625 in funding for Langs Farm Village Association to help ensure that seniors have the opportunity to participate and take an active leadership role within their community.
 
The Government of Canada is proud to support seniors in strengthening our communities and building our country,” said Minister Goodyear. “This project will encourage seniors in Cambridge to continue sharing their skills, wisdom and experience to benefit others.”
 
Langs Farm Village Association’s project S.O.S. – Seniors Outreaching and Supporting Seniors will enable seniors to develop and facilitate a workshop series to provide information, resources and support to other seniors.
 
“The support of the federal government, along with the City of Cambridge and Fairview Mennonite Home, provides us with an excellent opportunity to outreach to older adults to reduce isolation and engage them in community activities,” said Bill Davidson, Executive Director of Langs Farm Village Association.
 
Mr. Goodyear also stated that Canada’s Economic Action Plan, the federal government is making a commitment to protect seniors in difficult times including: additional tax savings, relief in retirement savings because of deteriorating market conditions, the construction of housing units for low-income seniors.
 
Below: View Video Of Launch Speakers
 
 


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