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The Committee's mandate is to assist seniors by promoting active and healthy living, social engagement and learning by providing them with activities and services.

The Committee's objectives are to: 

 a) Plan and organize active and social events that encourage healthy living and social engagement for seniors 

b) Form partnerships in the community to aid in the facilitation of active dissemination of pertinent information to seniors 

c) Educate seniors on available programs and services that enhance the quality of life in topics including but not limited to physical, social, emotional and technological well being 

d) Volunteer and assist senior groups, programs and activities in the community when needed 

e) Establish a mechanism to fairly and equitably distribute financial assistance provided by the Town of Fort Erie 

f) Encourage participation in Niagara Region Seniors Community Programs 

g) Solicit input and act as a public forum for issues that affect seniors 

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Board Information

Eighteen (18) Citizens and one (1) Member of Council

Councillor Christensen
Generally, the Committee will meet monthly.
Name Position Term Start Term End Status Appointed By
Achandy Jose, Varghese Member 21 Oct 2024 14 Nov 2026 Active Council
Beardwood, Carolyn Member 29 May 2023 14 Nov 2026 Active Council
Bearss, Michelle Member 27 Mar 2023 14 Nov 2026 Active Council
Beckett, Muriel Member 27 Mar 2023 14 Nov 2026 Active Council
Christensen, Councillor Joan Councillor 15 Nov 2022 14 Nov 2026 Active Council
Cruishank, Jayne Member 27 Mar 2023 14 Nov 2026 Active
Doyle, Bill Treasurer 27 Mar 2023 14 Nov 2026 Active Council
Fairlie, Deborah Member 27 Mar 2023 14 Nov 2026 Active Council
Grantham, Peter Member 27 Mar 2023 14 Nov 2026 Active Council
Greenaway, Lida Member 18 Mar 2024 14 Nov 2026 Active Council
Jaanus, Ann Member 21 Oct 2024 14 Nov 2026 Active Council
Monrad, Abi Member 27 May 2024 14 Nov 2026 Active Council
Monrad, Kenneth Member 24 Jun 2024 14 Nov 2026 Active Council
Peitsch, Sandra Member 27 Mar 2023 14 Nov 2026 Active Council
Rignall, Graham Vice Chair 27 Mar 2023 14 Nov 2026 Active Council
Rignall, Helen Member 27 Mar 2023 14 Nov 2026 Active Council
Snyder, Rosalie Chair 27 Mar 2023 14 Nov 2026 Active Council
Tarrant-Dikens, Rosalind Member 27 Mar 2023 14 Nov 2026 Active Council

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