MPP Daisy Wai announces a new Seniors Active Living Centre in Richmond Hill
MPP Daisy Wai today announced the North American Zhaobao Taichi Chuan Association’s new Zhaobao Tai Chi Senior Active Living Centre in Richmond Hill.
This is one of the up to 100 new SALC programs opening across the province this year to help improve seniors’ quality of life and build community engagement.
“The new Zhaobao Tai Chi Senior Active Living Center will be a great addition for seniors in Richmond Hill, providing them with meaningful opportunities to stay active and socially engaged,” said Daisy Wai, MPP for Richmond Hill. “Our seniors have built the foundation of our community, and I applaud our government’s commitment to investing in their well-being, health, and support.”
Senior Active Living Centres keep our seniors fit, active, healthy, socially connected, in their communities and close to their homes.
“We are delighted to expand activities and services to more seniors in Richmond Hill,” said, Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility. “This program will help older adults of all abilities to thrive in their homes and communities.”
SALC programs offer seniors and older adults learning opportunities such as financial management and elder abuse prevention and a variety of recreational and social activities including fitness, healthy lifestyle and wellness classes that are important supports in communities.
“Zhaobao Tai Chi Senior Hub benefits the community by strengthening individuals’ physical health, promoting longevity, and fostering well-being,” said Henry Huang, CFO at North American Zhaobao Taichi Chuan Association. “It preserves and promotes the essence of traditional Chinese culture, contributes to the inheritance of national heritage, and enriches Canada's vibrant multicultural society.”
The government remains committed to better supporting Ontario’s aging population and the people who care for them by improving and expanding supports for seniors no matter where they live.
QUICK FACTS
§On June 1, 2024, changes to the Seniors Active Living Centres Act, 2017 came into effect allowing more types of organizations to provide the 20 per cent contribution requirement towards SALC programs’ operating costs. Now SALC programs can be operated by municipalities, non-profit corporations, registered charities, Indigenous groups, Legions, Lions Clubs and recreational clubs.
§In the Fall Economic Statement of 2024, a $17 million increase in funding over three years was approved to support up to 100 new Seniors Active Living Centres.
§For 2025-26, SALC programs will be able to request up to $55,000 for maintenance and operating costs, an increase from the previous maximum of $50,000 in 2024 and up from $42,700 in base funding from 2023