A hub of activity for the older members of the Quinte West community is getting an extra jolt of funding.
Tyler Allsopp, MPP for Bay of Quinte, announced that Royal Canadian Legion Branch 110 in Trenton has been approved to host one of Ontario’s 416 Seniors Active Living Centres on Tuesday.
Allsopp said the legion has long a central hub for veterans and seniors for socialization, education, nutrition and physical activity and this news will only enhance its profile in the community.
“This new funding will provide sustainability and allow these programs to reach more seniors in our community, which trends older than the provincial average. This new funding will make a real difference,” he stated.
The Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility will provide the Trenton Legion $13,750 in start-up funding leading up to Sept. 30.
Following that, it can apply for up to $55,000 per year in operational funding.
Funding for 2026-2027 will be prorated for the remainder of the year.
“I am pleased to recognize the province’s investment in the Quinte West Seniors Active Living Centre at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 110,” stated Quinte West Mayor Jim Harrison.
“This provincial funding ensures vital programming for our aging population from technology training to social activities like chair yoga and community luncheons, providing our seniors with the resources and connections they need to remain active and engaged in our community.”
This year, Ontario is investing a record amount of close to $23 million to support Seniors Active Living Centre programs across the province, adding 97 new sites as the total has grown from 299 to 416 in the past two years.
Bay of Quinte also has two other programs receiving funding this year: The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association’s County Seniors Centre ($57,323) and
Belleville’s 50-Plus Centre at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre ($55,000).
