Burlington Seniors’ Centre Now Open with Changes

*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington.Burlington, Ont. — Aug. 5, 2021 — Over the past several months, the Burlington Seniors’ Centre (BSC) has been undergoing some changes to the facility to improve the experience for anyone who visits the Centre. The BSC is now offering some indoor programs while following all safety guidelines outlined by the Province and Public Health and anticipates a gradual increase in service over coming months.

"The updates at the Burlington Seniors’ Centre will help improve traffic flow and accessibility. We’re excited to welcome back all our visitors and participants and return to offering more programming in a safe, fun and accessible manner." --  Chris Glenn, Director of Recreation, Community & Culture, City of Burlington

Facility Changes

• Reception area now has more space for visitors entering/exiting the building
• Office area is now open-concept
• Improved accessibility and wider counter service areas
• New accessible outdoor raised garden beds on accessible patio surface, built in partnership with a donation from Club 9

Hearing LoopFunding granted by the Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility and the City of Burlington, helped to partially support the new Hearing Loop system installed throughout key locations in the BSC. This assistive hearing technology will enable individuals who use hearing devices to automatically or manually connect with a signal that amplifies sound within their hearing aids or handheld receivers. Customer Service staff and Program Instructors will wear microphones to transmit their voice effortlessly to the receivers or hearing aids to provide clear sound for users when they come within proximity of the Hearing Loop zones. Hearing Loops will be available in most community rooms and the reception area at the Seniors’ Centre.For more information about recreation programs for Adults at any location across the City or to find out more about the Burlington Seniors’ Centre, visit burlinton.ca/recreation. Links and Resources:

• For information about Adult 19+ and 55+ programs, visit Burlington.ca/recreation
• Individuals who have questions or require assistance can email live&play@burlington.ca or call 905-335-7738 between 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekends
• Recreation fee assistance funding is available to resident individuals or families who need help to pay for City of Burlington recreation programs. For more information or to apply, visit burlington.ca/feeassistance. You can also leave a confidential voicemail message at 905-335-7738, ext. 8501 and staff will return your call to assist you

--*Posted by John Bkila, Mayor's Media and Digital Communications Specialist