Making Toronto Senior Friendly
Making Toronto Senior Friendly: A Meeting with Councillor Josh Matlow
The City of Toronto is developing a strategic plan to ensure that the City of Toronto is a Senior-Friendly City. On Tuesday, September 4 at 1:30 p.m. Councillor Matlow will be discussing this initiative with older adults from the midtown-Toronto community at Central Eglinton Community Centre.
WHEN: Tuesday, September 4, 2012, 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Central Eglinton Community Centre (160 Eglinton Ave. East, 2nd Floor — Yonge & Eglinton)
Did You Know?:
1) 1 in 5 residents will be over the age of 65 by 2035.
2) Statistics Canada states that a significant number of seniors live in abject poverty or are homeless.
Topics That Will Be Discussed Include:
• Housing
• Health
• Recreation & community programs (including libraries)
• Transportation
• Accessibility
• Safety and security
• Civic engagement
For More Information:
Please contact:
Sherri Bulmer, Older Adults Program Co-ordinator, 416-392-0511 ext. 228, olderadults@centraleglinton.com
or
Nancy Lyon, Program Manager, 416-392-0511, ext. 225
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