New Glasgow took some time last week for a local victory lap after wining a prestigious international award in France in September. | SaltWire
Mentoring Plus Coordinator Geralyn MacDonald and New Glasgow Mayor Nancy Dicks show the award the Town of New Glasgow won recently in France for its aging-well initiatives.New Glasgow took some time last week for a local victory lap after wining a prestigious international award in France in September.
The town received the award for its innovation in helping seniors. New Glasgow was one of the first municipalities in the province to implement an Age-Friendly Community Action Plan that is inclusive, supportive and promotes accessibility. They’ve also been part of the Mentoring Plus program which pairs seniors with younger people.
“I really found that was an important part of why we were there, to not just represent our community but also talk about the value of the work that people can do for other people like the human connection."
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