For Immediate Release
June 04, 2007

LAURIE SCOTT RECOGNIZES SENIORS’ CONTRIBUTIONS
Announces Dates for Seniors’ Seminars

(Lindsay, Ontario) June is recognized as Seniors’ Month in the province of Ontario. Laurie Scott, MPP (Haliburton-Victoria-Brock) was pleased today to acknowledge the contributions of the over 1.5 million seniors in Ontario to communities throughout the province.

“Seniors Month provides an excellent opportunity to recognize seniors in our province and the contributions they have made to both Ontario and Canada,” said Scott. “It is only fitting that their commitment, past and present, be acknowledged.”

Seniors account for approximately 13 per cent of Ontario’s population. Seniors’ Month events include award ceremonies, recognition events, socials and seniors’ information fairs.

Scott is teaming up with Federal Member of Parliament, Barry Devolin (Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock) to co-host three seminars dedicated to seniors. The information dates and locations of those seminars are listed below:

Tuesday, June 26 – Lindsay Royal Canadian Legion
Thursday, June 28 – Beaverton Royal Canadian Legion
Friday, June 29 – Haliburton Royal Canadian Legion

Registration and Exhibit Viewing begins at 8:30 AM.

Seminars begin at 9:00 AM and conclude at 12:00 Noon

Complimentary Lunch will be served.

Enjoy speakers from Community Care, Ontario Seniors Secretariat, United Seniors Citizens of Ontario Inc., and the Older Persons Mental Health and Addiction Network.

To reserve your spot, please contact the office of Laurie Scott, MPP

705-324-6654 or 1-800-424-2490

“The Ontario population is aging,” added Scott. “Understanding the valuable social role of seniors and promoting their health, well-being and safety will not only guarantee them a better quality of life, but will help ensure our communities continue to benefit from their knowledge and experience.”

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For Further Information Contact:

Laurie Scott, MPP

705- 324-6654

1-800-424-2490