City invites residents to Lunch and Learn with the Grand River Council on Aging

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Lunch and Learn with the Grand River Council on Aging

BRANTFORD, ON – The City of Brantford is pleased to announce an upcoming Lunch and Learn session, hosted in partnership with the Grand River Council on Aging (GRCOA), on Monday, July 10, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Mohawk Park Pavilion, 51 Lynnwood Dr. Older adults who reside in Brantford are invited to attend the presentation and consultation session to share their feedback on the 2023 Healthy Aging Passport while enjoying complimentary lunch and refreshments. Feedback from the consultation session will help inform future activities and projects.

“This Lunch and Learn session invites community members to provide feedback on past and present Healthy Aging Passport programs while learning more about the GRCOA and the important work they do in our community,” says Courtney Lebel, Community Development Coordinator, City of Brantford.

"The GRCOA is in full support of all the activities that the City of Brantford offers to older adults to socially connect with others,” says Lucy Marco, Executive Director, GRCOA. "We are very pleased that the City is providing an opportunity for those with lived experience to provide feedback on past and future offerings.”

As part of the Brantford Healthy Aging Community Summer Project, the 2023 Healthy Aging Passport provides older adults with a wide variety of free activities, workshops and events to enjoy from June 1 to September 15, 2023. The Healthy Aging Passport aims to increase social participation and digital literacy, promote health and wellness, provide community connections, and highlight new and existing programs and activities for older adults within Brantford. To learn more about the passport and view a list of the upcoming programs visit, Brantford.ca/HealthyAgingPassport.

Space is limited for this Lunch and Learn session and registration is required. To register, email partnerships@brantford.ca or call 519-759-4150 ex. 5986 by July 7, 2023.

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Media Contact:
Chelsey Tobin | Communications Specialist, Communications and Community Engagement
City of Brantford | 519-759-4150 ext. 5048 | ctobin@brantford.ca