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Applications Open For 2024 Low Income Senior & Low Income Property Tax Assistance
/Applications are open for The City of Peterborbough Low-Income Senior & Low-Income Property Tax Assistance Program.
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Qualifying applicants receive a $400 tax credit on their municipal property tax accounts to be applied to the February 2024 interim tax bill. Anyone who previously received more than a $400 credit is grandfathered in at their higher credit amount.
Property owners can apply under one of the following qualifications:
Low-income Senior aged 65 years or older
Low-income Senior aged 55-64 years of age
Low-income persons with a disability receiving benefits under the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
Applications are available on the City’s website or at the City Hall Tax Office, 500 George St. N. Anyone that received tax credits this year, automatically receives a 2023 Property Tax Assistance application in the mail.
Feb. 19 is the deadline for submitting this application.
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AON Inc Planning 550 Premier Seniors Development Units On Clonsilla Avenue
/Planning multi-phase apartment buildings, retirement homes and premier seniors development by AON Inc. has begun as part of their AIRWAYS development project at the Kawartha Golf Club, announced on Wednesday.
Brad Smith (left) and Rob Elliot (right) at the site of where the units will be built on Clonsilla Avenue over 22-acres. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The 22-acre community will be spread out over up to eight buildings and include many outdoor community amenities according to a press release. Located at the end of Clonsilla Road near Lansdowne Street, the property is off a hilltop which has great views according to Brad Smith, AON President.
“The views from this area are phenomenal,” he explained. “You either have views of the golf course or overlooking the City of Peterborough with all the trees in the area and the views in the fall are spectacular. When I was putting this together, it really fit with our portfolio and the growth of the seniors community.”
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Kawartha Golf Club remains intact during the whole construction process set to begin next year. The proposed units to be built could aid in generating extra income for the club as they look forward to working with AON Inc. according to Rob Elliot, Kawartha Golf Club president.
“The Kawartha Golf Club looks forward to AON Inc. creating this wonderful community and the opportunities that may arise for the Club to integrate with it,” he said.
“There will be nothing in size and variety to compare to this project in Peterborough and the region’s growing seniors’ population will welcome these much-needed residential options including the safety features this community will offer them,” said Smith. “Never have so many senior geared lifestyle options been incorporated into one community. The FAIRWAYS will be a premier community for seniors and AON is excited to commence on the necessary next steps with the City of Peterborough to make this community a reality.”
This is a proposed development of 550 units and must go through the approval processes with the City of Peterborough. At this time, the plan remains a proposal until formally finalized.
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Ontario Government Invests Over $470,000 For Administered Care Within Long-Term Care Homes
/The Ontario Government has invested $471,728 in two projects in Peterborough-Kawartha to aid seniors with complex medical needs at their long-term care home instead of a hospital, announced on Friday afternoon.
(From left to right) MPP Dave Smith; Nancy Rooney, Fairhaven Executive Director; Tia Nguyen, Fairhaven Vice President and Laura White, Fairhave resident. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Examples of long-term care include seniors with dementia and bariatric care.
The funding is part of a $20 million investment this year in 189 projects province-wide through a new Local Priorities Fund operated by Ontario Health.
The projects funded are as follows:
$30,000 to St. Joseph’s at Fleming for the purchase of bariatric equipment to support long-term care home transition;
$441,728 to Fairhaven for the purchase of bariatric equipment, minor renovations, and specialized staffing and training to support complex resident care needs while reducing unnecessary hospitalization.
“This investment, tailored to the needs of our community, will provide long-term care residents right here in Peterborough-Kawartha with the specialized supports and services they need,” said Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP.
These projects help residents get care in their long-term care home without having to go to the emergency room or be admitted to the hospital.
The Local Priorities Fund is part of an investment of over $120 million in 2022-23 for specialized services and supports that are helping long-term care residents with complex needs access connected and convenient care in the right place according to a press release.
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Photos: AON Inc. Hosts Open House to Four Retirement Homes After Four-Year Hiatus
/AON Inc’s four retirement homes properties hosted their open house after a four-year hiatus on Saturday afternoon.
All four properties, Princess Gardens, Canterbury Gardens, Empress Gardens and Royal Gardens, held open houses from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to showcase their facilities to potential residents.
“I'm absolutely thrilled to be back to doing what we did before the pandemic,” said Heather Young, Canterbury Gardens executive director. “We're very involved in the community. We host events quite regularly and we have people in our homes and we're able to show our beautiful homes. We do fundraisers and different endeavours. Today is really about getting back to that and showing the public our homes again and being able to get back to normal.”
The open houses were filled with live entertainment, catering, dancing, recreation, free draws and tours to showcase what the retirement homes had.
“Those who came and joined us during the pandemic really have no idea just exactly what we do and how we do it so this is really exciting for them as well,” explained Young. “This is the first time they're being exposed to what we do normally when we're able to do it. To get out there and to have events and have fun and have entertainment so it's really nice for the people that didn't know how we did things to join us.”
Photos: Retirement Residence Princess Gardens Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary In Style
/Princess Gardens celebrated its 25th anniversary with a party, champagne and dessert while residents and guests danced away on Wednesday afternoon.
Staff were recognized for their efforts in helping the retirement resident reach the milestone.
Canadian Government Invests Over $110,000 For Six Senior Support Projects in Peterborough
/The Canadian Government has invested $116,881 to fund six community-based senior support projects in Peterborough through the 2021–22 New Horizons for Seniors Program announced at the Activity Haven Senior Centre on Thursday.
Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera (left) with Lynne Bullard, Activity Haven board president (right) prior to the announcement. Seniors are considered one of Canada’s fastest-growing population groups, representing almost 25 per cent of the population by 2051 and could reach close to 11 million people within 15 years according to the Canadian Government. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The announcement was made by the Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera where $23,500 of that funding went towards the ‘Activity Haven In Motion’ program.
“Our government is committed to support such initiatives so they can continue to provide seniors with engaging activities to stay active, as well as increase their social participation so they can maintain a strong presence in their communities,” said Khera. “This is in addition to the steps we have taken to make life more affordable for seniors so they can pay for their daily expenses and have the quality of life they deserve.”
The Centre provides seniors with guided exercises, yoga sessions and lunch and learns events that promote the health and well-being of older adults.
“The New Horizons for Seniors Program has enabled us to partner with Trent Health in Motion to provide our members with a unique experience,” said Janet Buchanan, Activity Haven executive director. “The benefits of this program include improved strength, flexibility, endurance, mental health and socialization.”
Mayor Jeff Leal and Peterborough-Kawartha MP Michelle Ferrari were in attendance. The former also spoke after Minister Khera made her announcement.
“I am glad to see how the New Horizons for Seniors program is empowering seniors right here in Peterborough,” said Leal. “It’s our duty to support older adults and I encourage everyone in our community to get involved with Activity Haven Senior Centre to connect with other seniors, learn new skills and stay active.”
According to the Canadian Government, their national priorities focus on senior projects that:
support healthy aging;
prevent elder abuse;
celebrate diversity and promote inclusion; and
help seniors age in place.
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City of Peterborough Accepting Applications For Low Income Senior & Low Income Property Tax Assistance
/Applications are open for The City of Peterborbough Low-Income Senior & Low-Income Property Tax Assistance Program.
Qualifying applicants receive a $400 tax credit on their municipal property tax accounts to be applied to the February 2023 interim tax bill. Anyone who previously received more than a $400 credit is grandfathered in at their higher credit amount.
Property owners can apply under one of the following qualifications:
Low-Income Senior aged 65 years or older
Low-Income Senior aged 55-64 years of age
Low-Income Persons with a disability receiving benefits under the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
Applications are available on the City’s website or at the City Hall Tax Office, 500 George St. N. Anyone that received tax credits this year, automatically receives a 2023 Property Tax Assistance application in the mail.
Feb. 10 is the deadline for submitting this application.
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Free Senior Skating Returns to Selwyn Township
/With aid of returning sponsors, senior skating is a go with free admission for the Ennismore Community Centre and the Lakefield-Smith Community Centre through The Township of Selwyn.
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