Seniors Forum scheduled to get feedback on seniors housing

Craig Bakay | Jan 24, 2018

Central Frontenac Township has scheduled Feb. 8 for a Seniors Forum at Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. to get feedback on the need for seniors housing in the Township, Mayor Frances Smith told Council at its regular meeting Tuesday evening in Sharbot Lake.

“The Seniors Housing Committee has come up with a survey we hope many people will fill out so we can determine need and interest,” she said.

Smith said the survey is short and has questions like ‘is there a need for seniors oriented housing in Central Frontenac?’ and ‘if so, where would you be willing to live?’

She said she and committee members Bill MacDonald and Louise Moody have taken sample copies to seniors lunches and Clerk-administrator Cathy MacMunn said they’ve already gotten three completed surveys back.

“There will be computers at the forum and people to assist filling out forms and there are also paper copies available at the Township Office,” Smith said. “Also, if you’re involved with any of the various agencies that assist seniors, they’ll have them as well.

“But we really hope a lot of people come out to the forum so we can hear from you personally.”

Frontenac County has money committed to building seniors facilities for each of its constituent townships. Frontenac Islands completed a residence under the program on Wolfe Island just before Christmas.