Beeton, Collingwood and Wasaga Beach Seniors Active Living Centres are keeping seniors fit, active, healthy, socially connected in your community
NEWS – September 23, 2026 – For Immediate Release
SIMCOE-GREY, ON – Today, Brian Saunderson, MPP for Simcoe-Grey announced that Seniors Active Living Centres in Beeton, Collingwood and Wasaga Beach will share $172,920 in annual funding.
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.
“Seniors Active Living Centres are an important part of our communities, creating welcoming spaces where older adults can build friendships, take part in activities and remain connected to the community around them,” said MPP Saunderson. “This investment of more than $172,000 will support the great work happening in Beeton, Collingwood and Wasaga Beach. Congratulations and thank you to the dedicated staff and volunteers whose time, energy and commitment make these programs possible and have such a positive impact on seniors across Simcoe-Grey.”
“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.”
Simcoe-Grey Seniors Active Living Centres include:
- BEETON, ON – New Tecumseth SALC operated by CHATS – Community & Home Assistance to Seniors
- COLLINGWOOD, ON – Collingwood Leisure Time Club SALC, operated by the Leisure Time Club
- WASAGA BEACH, ON – Seniors Active Living Centre Program operated by the Town of Wasaga Beach
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