Seniors Advisory Committee

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Nominations now open for 2025 Ontario Senior of the Year Award

The City of Niagara Falls encourages residents to submit nominations for the 2025 Ontario Senior of the Year Award. This award allows each municipality to honour one outstanding local resident who is 65 or older for their contributions to enriching our community's social, cultural, and civic life. 

The nominee must be at least 65 years old, an Ontario resident, and a living person who has made their community a better place. Seniors who qualify for this award may have contributed to arts, literature, community service, volunteering, education, environment, fitness and humanitarian activities.

Nominations can be made using the registration form (here) by Friday, April 25th. The award will be presented to the recipient in June during Seniors Month. 

For more information, contact:
Hanya Mitchell
Manager of Older Adults and Aquatics
City of Niagara Falls
[email protected]


The Seniors Advisory Committee (SAC) acts as a liaison to enrich seniors' lives by identifying barriers, forming partnerships with the community, and providing a public forum for issues affecting seniors (60+ years).

 We aim to:

  • develop age-friendly initiatives
  • foster community engagement
  • support social inclusion and opportunities for seniors
  • be your voice for senior issues

Committee meetings, agendas and minutes

Visit the Civic portal for meeting information, agendas and minutes.

Location: MacBain Community Centre, 7150 Montrose Road, Niagara Falls or on Teams

Dates: Held the second Thursday of each month.

  • January 9, 2025, 2:30 pm
  • February 13, 2025, 2:30 pm
  • March 13, 2025, 2:30 pm
  • April 10, 2025, 2:30 pm
  • May 8, 2025, 2:30 pm
  • June 12, 2025, 2:30 pm
  • July 10, 2025, 2:30 pm
  • August 14, 2025, 2:30 pm
  • September 11, 2025, 2:30 pm
  • October 9, 2025, 2:30 pm
  • November 13, 2025, 2:30 pm
  • December 11, 2025, 2:30 pm

Committee members

Apply to be on the committee:  The application period is closed.

Term:  Four years, 2023-2026

Members

  • Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg (Council representative)
  • Otto Penner
  • Ewald Kuczera
  • Joe Szabo
  • Karen Fraser
  • Beth DalBianco
  • Eileen Hind
  • Anna Racine
  • Kathy Quiquero

Staff liaisons

  • Kathy Moldenhauer, General Manager of Recreation, Culture, & Facilities
  • Hanya Mitchell, Manager of 60+ Older Adults and Aquatics
  • DJ Brooks, Community Development Coordinator
  • Donna Mills, Niagara Region

Contact 905-356-7521 ext. 4140 or email [email protected] 

Committee documents and rules

Seniors news and views

Niagara Falls Seniors News and Views is a local TV show for seniors by seniors:  Your TV by Cogeco

Resources

Visit our seniors information and resources page for information.