Royal Canadian Legion Branch 110 now eligible for annual program funds
QUINTE WEST – Today, Tyler Allsopp, MPP for Bay of Quinte, announced that Royal Canadian Legion Branch 110 in Trenton has been approved to host one of Ontario’s 416 Seniors Active Living Centres.
“The Trenton Legion has long been a central hub for veterans and other seniors in Quinte West to gather for socialization, education, nutrition and physical activity,” said Allsopp. “This new funding will provide sustainability and allow these programs to reach more seniors in our community, which trends older than the provincial average. This new funding will make a real difference.”
The Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility will provide the Trenton Legion $13,750 in start-up funding leading up to Sept. 30. Following that, it can apply for up to $55,000 per year in operational funding. Funding for 2026-2027 will be prorated for the remainder of the year.
Quinte West Mayor Jim Harrison was pleased to learn of the approval.
“I am pleased to recognize the province’s investment in the Quinte West Seniors Active Living Centre at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 110,” said Jim Harrison. “This provincial funding ensures vital programming for our aging population from technology training to social activities like chair yoga and community luncheons, providing our seniors with the resources and connections they need to remain active and engaged in our community.”
This year, Ontario is investing a record amount of close to $23 million to support Seniors Active Living Centre (SALCs) programs across the province, adding 97 new sites as the total has grown from 299 to 416 in the past two years. Bay of Quinte also has two other programs receiving funding this year: The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association’s County Seniors Centre ($57,323) and Belleville’s 50-Plus Centre at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre ($55,000).
“Senior Active Living Centres keep our seniors, fit, active, healthy, socially connected, close to their homes and in their communities,” said Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility. “Thanks to Premier Ford’s leadership our government is making the largest investment in Seniors Active Living Centre programs in Ontario’s history. This will help even more seniors, no matter where they live, including those in a city or rural, remote and northern communities live more healthy, happy and independent lives.”
This year, Ontario is also proudly celebrating the 60th anniversary of the first six Elderly Persons’ Centres—now known as Seniors Active Living Centre programs—established under the Elderly Persons’ Centres Act, 1966.
That’s six decades of expanding access to programs that help more seniors stay active, healthy, and socially connected, ultimately improving their overall well‑being.
The Ontario government is focused on helping seniors stay socially connected, engaged in their communities, and close to home, supporting a happier and higher quality of life.
QUICK FACTS
- There are now 416 Seniors Active Living Centres in Ontario.
- Ontario now invests up to $55, 000 in base funding for each Seniors Active Living Centre. That’s up from $50, 000 last year and $42, 700 the year before for operations and maintenance. There are also special one-time grants available.
- In 2024, SALCs received their very first funding increase in 15 years.
- For more information, please visit Seniors Active Living Centres (SALC) program.