Provincial funding will help keep Francophone seniors active, healthy, and connected in the Town of Aurora
| NEWS | June 25, 2026 |
AURORA — Today, MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy announced that Communaute du Trille blanc is receiving $57,640 for French-speaking seniors in Aurora.
“Ontario’s Francophone and Francophile seniors deserve opportunities to remain active, engaged, and connected in their own language and community,” said Dawn Gallagher Murphy, MPP for Newmarket—Aurora. “I am proud to see our government investing in services that celebrate and support the vibrant Francophone community in Aurora and beyond.”
This year, Ontario is investing a record amount of close to $23 million to support 416 Seniors Active Living Centre (SALCs) programs across the province, including 97 new ones.
“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.”
Village Vitalité is located in Aurora and serves Francophone and Francophile older adults and seniors throughout York Region, promoting their independence and well-being. Through a variety of activities, including educational workshops, social events, and support sessions, the organization creates a welcoming, engaging, and inclusive environment.
Programs are offered both in person and online and include pickleball, yoga, meditation, walking groups, card and board games, workshops on wills and powers of attorney, Canada Revenue Agency information sessions, restaurant outings, and annual holiday celebrations.
This year, we are 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 for each Seniors Active Living Centre. That’s up from $50, 000 last year and $42, 700 the year before for operations and maintenance
- In 2024, SALCs received their very first funding increase in 15 years.
- For more information please visit Seniors Active Living Centres (SALC) program