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Breaking down barriers across Northumberland–Peterborough South so everyone has access to important community spaces.
On Saturday, MPP David Piccini joined Jay Chatten and members of the Harwood community to celebrate a $35,000 Capital grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Awarded in 2024, this funding supported essential upgrades to the facility’s main entrance, improving accessibility, and ensuring the space can continue to serve residents for years to come.
“Improvements like these strengthen local facilities and ensure that all residents can participate in the programs and activities that make our community thrive”
The project included the renovation of the Club’s primary entrance, featuring a new concrete ramp, safety railing, and automatic door opener. These upgrades ensure that more community members can safely and comfortably use the facility.
“This capital project literally opens a new door for us in so many ways,” said Jay Chatten, Chairperson, Harwood Memorial Park and Recreation Club. “Being the focal point of this community, we can now include everyone to join us for all of our events.”
Harwood Memorial Park and Recreation Club was established in 1925 with a land transfer gift to the people of Harwood. Twenty-five years later the community built the existing structure, and it
has serviced the community ever since.
Today, the hall serves to provide daily daycare, weekly yoga, dance classes and girl scout meetings, along with monthly community breakfasts.
The hall is self-funded relying on their many volunteers and financial grants.
