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Access the Age-Friendly Communities Planning Guide
Penetanguishene, Town of
Community Profile
Population: 1,077
Contact:
- Website: https://www.connectpenetanguishene.ca
- Email: Sherry Desjardins (Director of Recreation and Community Services) SDesjardins@penetanguishene.ca
Funding:
- Municipal, grants to be sourced
This profile was updated in October 2022
Age-Friendly Program Description
The Town of Penetanguishene recently adopted an Age-friendly plan & an Implementation plan to be executed by municipal staff and an advisory committee.
Current and Completed AFC Projects, Programs and Initiatives
Outdoor Spaces and Public Buildings
- Secured funding to add additional seating in 3 locations in the large municipal waterfront park
Transportation
- Created a pamphlet for distribution and had various transportation providers present at recent Senior’s Info Day
Social Participation
- Senior’s BBQ
Communication and Information
- Created AODA compliant website
- Hosted a Senior’s Information Day