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Access the Age-Friendly Communities Planning Guide
Wasaga Beach, Town of
Community Profile
Name of Committee: Wasaga Beach Age-Friendly Community Advisory Committee (AFCAC)
Population: 24,863 (2021)
Contact:
- Website: www.wasagabeachseniors.com
- Facebook: Age-Friendly Community – Wasaga Beach
- Email: Angela Kemp (Adult and Seniors Services Programmer) adultprograms.wbpl@wasagabeach.com
Funding:
- None
This profile was updated in July 2023.
Age-Friendly Program Description
The AFC work is led by a municipal advisory committee. In 2016, the Town completed the Town Of Wasaga Beach Age-Friendly Community plan which guides the AFCAC. They have also developed an Action Plan focusing on: Town infrastructure; Housing; Services & Support, Health Care and Leadership and Engagement.
Current and Completed AFC Projects, Programs and Initiatives
Social Participation
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Senior Active Living Centre – opened October 2018
Respect & Social Inclusion
- Neighbours Helping Neighbours- posters in the community asking community members to think of their elderly neighbours during bad weather-shovel, carpool, visits
Communication & Information
- Annual AFC Expo
- Library Tech Programs
- Community Hub- information stations throughout the community that provide a centralized source of information