Brantford’s Resource Fair is a success among seniors

BRANTFORD, ON – Nearly 500 older adults celebrated International Seniors Day at Brantford’s Seniors Resource Fair on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The free event held at Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre provided attendees with a wide range of resources and services to help them live well, stay connected, and remain active participants in the community.

The event was hosted by the City of Brantford, in partnership with Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario (OACAO) and through funding support from the Government of Ontario. The Fair included 38 booths from senior-serving organizations to educate attendees about what resources and services are available to them in the Brantford community.

“It was wonderful to see such a strong turnout and genuine interest in the programs the City of Brantford offers for our active aging community,” says Terri Palmateer, Fitness Coordinator, Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre. “The enthusiasm throughout the event was evident, and it’s clear that the Seniors Resource Fair has the potential to grow next year.”

The Seniors Resource Fair also offered engaging presentations on various topics, such as Aging with Intention, Safe Winter Driving and Fire Safety at Home, as well as health clinics and demonstrations, including a blood pressure clinic and hearing screening.

“The Canadian Mental Health Association, Brant Haldimand Norfolk Branch was proud to be a part of this important event,” Lill Petrella, Team Lead, Mental Health Promotion, Canadian Mental Health Association Brant Haldimand Norfolk Branch. “The sheer magnitude of attendance speaks volumes to the need in the community for information and events geared to seniors. Looking forward to being a part of this event again next year. Kudos to the organizers for a very successful day.”

The City of Brantford thanks to the community partners who participated and made the Fair a success:

• A.M Vital Soles
• Brantford Transit
• Brantford Fire
• Brantford Police
• Brantford Housing
• Brantford Public Library
• Brantford Pride
• Brant Skills Centre
• BRISC Friendship Centre
• Beckett Recreation Centre
• Brant Historical Society
• BioAdaptive Interface Lab, Wilfrid Laurier University
• Canadian Mental Health Association
• Community Legal Clinic Brant Haldimand Norfolk
• Canadian Hearing Services
• De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre
• De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre – Diabetes Program
• Grand River Community Health Centre
• Grand River Council on Aging
• Grand Erie Public Health
• Golden Age Management
• Laurier Brantford YMCA
• Lifeline Canada
• Ministry of Transportation
• Men’s Probus Group
• Nurse Next Door
• Nova Vita
• One Source Moving
• Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario
• Service Canada
• Seasons Retirement Brantford
• The Alzheimer Society
• The Confident Mama
• Tranquility Chartwell Retirement Place
• Vital Heal Homecare
• Victim Services of Brant
• VON
• Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre

Prioritizing seniors' health and wellness, increasing place-based community programs and reducing social isolation are all key components of the City of Brantford’s Healthy Aging Strategy. Initiatives such as the Seniors Resource Fair provides an opportunity for older adults to learn about available services, stay connected to the community and improve their overall wellbeing. Learn more about the City’s Healthy Aging Strategy and discover more age-friendly programs and events at Brantford.ca/HealthyLiving.

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City of Brantford Communications and Community Engagement

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