The Beat Goes On

Aging Together As Community (ATAC) has some exciting news and upcoming events to inform our community about.

The County of Haliburton has received a $25,000 grant in  partnership with ATAC from the Seniors Community Grant, entitled  Bridging the Gaps. It is funded by the Government of Ontario and will  run until the end of March 2025. We are fortunate to have hired two new  contract workers, who are joining our team: Connie Wood, as Event  Coordinator and Eric Lilius as Sound and Tech Coordinator. 

The goals of the funding are a perfect fit for Haliburton County:

• Provide opportunities for older adults to stay active and connected in their communities

• Reduce  social isolation by increasing access to programs and services,  including developing technology and digital solutions to support  seniors’ social engagement

• Increase access to information and supports for health prevention and promotion including intergenerational  activities that help build relationships that improve mental and  physical…