Lincoln, ON – (July 29, 2024) – The Town of Lincoln is pleased to announce that it is receiving funding through the Province of Ontario’s Seniors Community Grant Program to deliver technology education and access for local seniors.
The Town’s initiative will help seniors in rural areas learn to use technology to connect, learn and engage in a variety of online opportunities, helping them increase their comfort levels with technology and increasing their feeling of social connections.
The Town of Lincoln offers a variety of activities, events, and resources tailored specifically to help our valued seniors stay active, engaged, and connected. These include social gatherings, fitness classes, educational programs, or community services.
Older adults ages 55+ and up are also invited to join the Lincoln Seniors’ Club at the Lincoln Community Centre. The Lincoln Seniors’ Club offers social and recreation activities including billiards, bridge, carpet bowling, euchre, exercise, line dancing, pickleball and more. The annual $20 membership fee provides opportunities to participate in daily activities.
More information on seniors programming in Lincoln is available on the Town’s website at lincoln.ca/seniors. Stay up to date with the latest happenings by following the Town of Lincoln's recreation social pages on Instagram and Facebook (@playlincolnon).
Information about the Province of Ontario’s Seniors Community Grant Program is available on their website.
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"Seniors Community Grants make a big difference in the lives of older adults here in Niagara. Staying connected close to home and safely taking part in local programs allows seniors to keep active with friends, family and the community.”
~ Sam Oosterhoff, MPP, Niagara West
“On behalf of Lincoln Council, I would like to acknowledge the support from our partners in the Government of Ontario, so we can continue to deliver on our Council priorities of fostering a welcoming and connected community. This grant will play an important role in empowering many local seniors to embrace technology.
~ Sandra Easton, Mayor, Town of Lincoln
“By increasing accessibility and understanding of technology, we also ensure greater transparency, accountability, and social inclusion for seniors in Lincoln This will ultimately encourage greater social and civic engagement and enhance quality of life.”
~ Tony Brunet, Councillor, Ward 2 Councillor and Chair of Community Services and Infrastructure Committee, Town of Lincoln
“Any measures we can take to make our services more user-friendly and accessible, with the help of our funding partners, are a step in the right direction towards greater inclusivity and community engagement.”
~ Michael Kirkopoulos, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Lincoln