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13 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,N ovem ber 21,2019 insidehalton.com The Most Wonderful Time of the Year! For many of us, Christmas is a wonderful time of year full of special gatherings, traditions, gifts and celebrations. Unfortunately, for many in our community, this time of year is difficult as they struggle to just provide the basic necessities for their family. For 16 years, Kerr Street Mission has rallied our community with our "Christmas Wonders and Beyond" program to help families in need celebrate this joyous season. Through financial donations from our community, we have been able to bless 1300+ people with Christmas in a Box (gift cards (that can be used to purchase special gifts), toys, and pajamas.). It is our goal this year to help all of our families have a special and memorable holiday. With your help, we can truly make this the most wonderful time of the year for our neighbours in need. Please consider one of our levels of giving: KSM. 485 Kerr Street, Oakville. 905.845-7485. Charitable Reg. No. 897106845RR0001 IsYourHome'sPlumbing ReadyForWinter? FREE Plumbing Inspection OneWeekOnly* Call NowForDetails 289-205-3443 * Must call between Nov 21st-Nov 27th. Restrictions Apply. Submission deadline is Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 5 p.m. Contest details: • Original entries must be submitted in the form of a drawing, sketch or painting • Artwork size should be between 4"x 6" and 8.5"x 11" • Acceptable materials include paper or canvas • Please do not bend or fold artwork • Artwork must be accompanied by a signed entry form (available online at oakville.ca/mayor or Town Hall) For more information, contact ServiceOakville at 905-845-6601 or visit oakville.ca/mayor Calling all student artists! Enter your original artwork for a chance to be featured on Mayor Rob Burton's 2019 holiday card. Two winning submissions will be chosen -- one from the Grade 1-5 level and one from the Grade 6-8 level. Your artwork should depict a holiday scene or event in the Town of Oakville. Submit your artwork in person at the ServiceOakville counter at Town Hall or by regular mail to Bob Ball, Mayor's Office, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON, L6H 0H3. Mailed entries must be received prior to the submission deadline. Enter the Mayor's 2019 holiday card contest Submission deadline is Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 5 p.m. oakville.ca/mayor uesda , December 10, 2019 at 5 p.m. oakville.ca/mayor. • Original entries must be submitteded er ork y a e t 905-845-6601 or visit The Province of Ontario has invested more than $115,000 in three Oakville seniors active living centre programs. Oakville MPP Stephen Crawford announced Fri- day, Nov. 15 that the fund- ing had been allocated to help seniors stay active and socially connected. The funding included: .$42,700 for the Sir John Colborne Recreation Cen- tre for Seniors .$30,300 for the Iroquois Ridge Older Adult Centre .$42,700 for the Trafalgar Park Older Adults Centre "This funding will go a long way in helping seniors in Oakville stay active and socially connected, while also preventing social isola- tion," said Crawford. "Seniors active living centres provide a hub for seniors and their families to build positive connec- tions, encourage physical activity, and in doing so, benefit everyone's well-be- ing." Crawford said seniors active living centre pro- grams support more than 100,000 seniors across the province, and this funding will provide a variety of programming and activi- ties to help seniors stay ac- tive, socially engaged, safe and healthy. He said this is especially important given that about 30 per cent of Canadian se- niors are at risk of becom- ing isolated. The province's Minister for Seniors and Accessibil-for Seniors and Accessibil-f ity Raymond Cho said sup- porting seniors today is about investing in all our futures.futures.f "This funding will have a direct and positive impact on seniors in communities across the province by giv- ing them an opportunity to take part in programs and services that will help keep them active, socially con- nected, and healthy," he said. NEWS PROVINCE TO INVEST $116K FOR SENIORS PROGRAMS Oakville MPP Stephen Crawford