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Brockton Wants To Hear From Seniors On Municipal Matters

Upcoming age-friendly community workshops in Brockton will be geared towards helping council single out older adults they feel could benefit the municipal council.

Brockton is initiating Community Advisory Committees that will be made up of primarily baby boomers, which will serve as communication avenues for older residents to put forward initiatives to Brockton Council.

The workshops are in partnership with the Council on Aging for Grey Bruce, which will select one member to sit on their own council.

In addition, the Older Adults Community Programs are offering free exercise classes, pickleball, carpet bowling and more.

Dates to develop Committees Of Influence in Brockton: -Walkerton Community Centre (Wed., Jan. 24 at 1pm) -Saugeen Municipal Airport (Wed., Jan. 31 at 10:30am) -Chepstow Lion Park Hall (Wed. Feb. 7 at 10:30am) -Pinkerton Church (Wed. Feb. 7 at 1pm) -Elmwood Community Centre (Wed. Feb. 21 at 10:30am)

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