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 well-being

So to kick off our successful funding we have planned an outdoor, musical, event, The Beat Goes On, at  The West Guilford Recreation Centre on September 14, 2-6 pm. It will  also be on Zoom. Please reply if you would like the link. Weather  permitting we will be outside but if not it we will move indoors. We  have an eclectic and talented line-up of local musicians and groups  that we are confirming, to help us all participate and have fun. Stay  tuned for more information on our fb page!  All ages are welcome. There  is a delicious complimentary dinner catered by Molly's Market Bakery at  4:30 pm. We do need you to reserve by Monday September 9, by using the QR code on the attached poster or email Connie at constancewood@gmail.com. Space is limited, so please register early.

We look forward to seeing you on September 14.  Remember the Beat Goes On, but not without YOU! 

Bonnie Roe, On behalf of the ATAC Steering Committee