Midland Seniors Council
When Ted Symons ran for Mayor of Midland in the fall of 1988, one of his promises was to establish a Midland Seniors Council. By the spring of 1989, Mayor Symons had appointed George MacDonald as the representative from Town Council, as well as, Martha Dickerson, Florence Riesberry, Joan Lavin, Donna Gonneau, Mary Brodeur and Shelly Adair as community Senior Council members. During their first meeting at the Georgian Manor, members were asked to tell Town Council what they should be doing for the senior community in Midland.
Mayor Ted Symons recognized the magnitude of the contributions seniors make to our community and in April 1992, awarded Martha Dickerson with an award of merit for her contribution to the Seniors Council.
The Seniors Council mandate has been to recommend, advocate or act as a catalyst for the introduction, improvement and enhancement of services for Seniors in the Midland area.
The Council is currently involved in a planning process, which will endeavour to identify the needs of Seniors in this area and how best to service these needs.
Midland Seniors Council Members
Chair Elizabeth O'Connor
Vice Chair Verna Fudge
Secretary Fran Moreau
Treasurer vacant
Members
Albert Plock Fran Moreau Jim Hughes Michelle Lloyd Nancy Keefe Basil Stevenson Margaret Hamelin Richard Wackerlin
Town of Midland Representatives
Jack Charlebois Nicole Hutton Bryan Peter Madelaine Twitchin (Recording Secretary)
OUR GOAL
TO MAKE LIFE RICHER, BETTER AND SAFER FOR SENIOR CITIZENS IN THE MIDLAND AREA.
CURRENT PROJECTS
Senior Showcase
Regular media report called
SENIORS CORNER
Hosting Tea for the Opening of Winterfest
On-going survey of local Seniors' needs
Information about Services and Opportunities for Seniors
Promotion of Vial of Life Program
Seniors Safety Door Tag Program
"Senior Volunteer of the Year Award"
Current Senior Volunteer of the Year Award Recipient
Past Senior Volunteer of the Year Award Recipients
Do you know anyone that deserves to be recognized?
This award is presented by the Mayor of Midland, at the Town Council Meeting in June, to honor an individual who is considered to be an outstanding Senior Volunteer. Any senior who volunteers in the Midland area can be nominated, even if they have already been recognized by an organization.
All nominations should be submitted to the Midland Seniors Council Committee and one candidate will be chosen to receive the award.
Please complete the Nomination Form and forward it to:
Town of Midland, Parks and Recreation Department
Attention: Midland Senior Council
527 Len Self Boulevard
Midland, Ontario
L4R 5N6
