The Ontario government is marking 60 years of supporting Seniors Active Living Centre (SALC) programs with a new investment of $22.8 million to help seniors across the province stay active, healthy and socially connected.

SALC programs deliver a range of initiatives designed to bring seniors together to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones, offering ongoing recreational, social, and lifestyle activities. The province partners with a range of organizations to deliver SALC programs, including municipalities, non-profit corporations, registered charities, Indigenous groups, Legions, Lions Clubs and recreational clubs.

Quick Facts:

• There are now 416 SALC programs in Ontario.
• In 2024-25, the SALC programming received a $17 million increase over three years.
• This new investment increased base funding and added 100 new Seniors Active Living Centre programs across Ontario and was the largest single year SALC Program investment by any government in Ontario’s history.
• SALC programs can request up to $55,000 for maintenance and operating costs, this is an increase from $42,700 in 2023, to $50,000 in 2024.
• SALC programs can be supported by municipalities, non-profit corporations, registered charities, Indigenous groups, Legions, Lions Clubs and recreational clubs.

Local options for older adults in the Belleville area include Belleville’s 50+ Centre, Trillium 2000 Seniors Club, and nearby regional programs like the Prince Edward County Active Living Program. These hubs provide social interaction, fitness, and recreational activities to promote health and well-being.

Search Tool: You can locate other provincial sites using the Ontario SALC Program Locator.