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Local MP Rob Moore announced funding of $7,750 for the Riverview Seniors Club recently under the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP).

This support will benefit seniors in Riverview by improving the facilities and equipment needed to stay involved and take active leadership roles within their communities.

"Our government is proud to support seniors in strengthening our communities and building our country," says Rob. "The project we are funding in Riverview will enable the continuation of programs and activities that play an important role in ensuring quality of life for seniors."

The Riverview Seniors Club provides seniors with activities such as dinners, social functions, card games and exercise sessions. Capital Assistance Funding will enable the club to maintain these services for ensuring that seniors in Riverview remain actively engaged in their community.

This project is funded under a new component of the New Horizons for Seniors Program, Capital Assistance, which enables organizations that support seniors to replace aging equipment or have needed renovations done.

It is part of a $10 million per year commitment made in the 2007 federal budget for capital assistance and to raise awareness of the issue of elder abuse.

This is in addition to the $19.5 million annually for the community participation and leadership component of the program.