Purpose:

The purpose of the Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Committee is to:

  1. Advise City Council with respect to issues which have or will have an impact on Port Colborne's seniors; and
  2. Advise City Council with respect to ways in which Port Colborne can become a more age-friendly community for persons of all ages and ability levels; and
  3. Identify and advise City Council with respect to opportunities to establish policies, services and structures that support and enable seniors to live in security, enjoy good health and continue to participate fully in society.

Terms of Reference:

View SCAC Terms of Reference.

Members

Susan Brown 

Michael Cooper 

Rob Carter 

Dorothy Santarella 

Deanna Rudyk 

Tammy McDowell 

Nancy Salvage 

Councillor Monique Aquilina

Upcoming Meetings:

Meeting are held every third Tuesday of the month. The meetings start at 10:00am in Committee Room 3 at City Hall, and are open to the public. 

2024 Meeting Dates 

February 20th, 2024 

March 19th, 2024 

April 16th, 2024 

May 21st, 2024 

June 18th, 2024 

July 16th, 2024 

August 20th, 2024 

September 17th, 2024 

October 15th, 2024 

November 19th, 2024

December 17th, 2024 

 

 

Minutes:

2024 
 
2023 

October 17, 2023 

November 21, 2023

2022

July 19, 2022

May 17, 2022

April 19, 2022

March 22, 2022

2021

October 14, 2021

September 9, 2021

 2020
 January 16, 2020

A few services available for Port Colborne Seniors:

 Community Support Services of Niagara

Community Support Services of Niagara is a volunteer based, client-driven community support services to help seniors and adults with disabilities live independently in their own homes. Call 905-682-3800. 

Learn more about Community Support Services of Niagara

 Friends Over 55 Recreation Centre 

Friends Over 55 Recreation Centre is a community centre for older adults. The centre offers various programs including exercise class, arts and craft, meals, games and bus tours. Call 905-835-731

Learn more about Friends Over 55 Recreation Centre

 Le Centre polyvalent des aȋnés francophones de Port Colborne
Le Centre polyvalent des aȋnés francophones de Port Colborne has supported seniors in its community offering programs to alleviate isolation, improve mobility and celebrate francophone culture. Call 905-834-0683
 Meals on Wheels Port Colborne

Meals on Wheels Port Colborne services are available to individuals who are at nutritional risk because they are unable to prepare meals due to an illness or recent surgery, age, living with a disability or needing support as a caregiver. Call 905-835-1581.

Learn more about Meals on Wheels Port Colborne 

 Niagara Region Seniors Community Programs 

 Niagara Region Seniors Community Programs offers a variety of social, wellness and outreach services to older adults. Programs are intended to help older adults remain safe and independent at home for as long as possible. Call 905-984-2624

Learn more about Niagara Region Seniors Community Programs

 Port Cares

Port Cares is a non-profit organization which provides help, hope and opportunity for all community members to achieve their potential. Call 905-834-3629. 

Learn more about Port Cares 

Older Adult Infolink

Older Adult Infolink provides easier, enhanced and more centralized access to information
about community services for older adults. The site is designed for older adults in Niagara,
their care givers and family, as well as service providers supporting older adults.

This resource is made possible through a partnership between the Age-Friendly Niagara Council
and INCommunities/211, with generous funding from the Niagara Community Foundation.

Learn more about Older Adult Infolink

Download the Older Adult Infolink poster