1. Burlington Seniors’ Advisory Committee “ A local voice for our citizens aged 55+ ”

2.  BSAC (Bee SAC – much easier to say) is a volunteer citizen advisory committee that reports directly to Burlington City Council.  There are 10 members representing citizens, one Senior Centre representative, one Council representative and staff for support. Who are we?

3. MemberLiaising With Jim Thurston Older Adult Advisory Committee, Halton Region and Age Friendly Community Connections Bob LovellWard 3 Megan DeNobileWard 6 Mila MarkovicBurlington Inclusivity Advisory Committee Susan CaughranBurlington Accessibility Advisory Committee Tom CarrothersCARP - Halton Chapter Jim YoungIntegrated Advisory Transportation Committee April Begg GoodisWard 1 Bonnie PurkisWard 5 Kim RoutledgeBurlington Age Friendly Seniors Council Councillor Marianne Meed WardCouncil Representative Joan Gallagher-BellAlternate member Nikki RottenbergAlternate member

4. What do we do? Respond to our community’s older adults needs and concerns, in tandem with other related groups and stakeholders. Provide a unified voice for older adults in Burlington, sharing information about current issues and emerging concerns. Create and execute an annual work plan based on priorities identified by input from older adult groups, individuals and affiliates.

5. So what does that mean?  In 2015 we created and sent out a seniors survey and found out that you: – Need new seniors program centers in east and west Burlington – Have concerns regarding transportation, affordable housing, and social isolation. – Didn’t know that we existed.  We developed a database of everyone in Burlington who can help seniors  We attended and spoke with many seniors at community events: – Health and Wellness Fair – Seniors Day

6. In 2016 we are focusing on TRANSPORTATION Exploring ways to financially ease public transportation for seniors Recommended a free Monday bus ride for seniors but was turned down by Council – Working on other strategies - $1.00 every day; 15 minute wait

7. More SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Exploring ways to increase seniors activities in Aldershot and in the east end of Burlington Here is what we found out: – Active Aldershot on Plains Road offers senior programs – The Seniors’ Centre offers additional programming at Tansley Woods – Grocery stores have free lunches for seniors

8. AFFORDABLE HOUSING The Region is implementing a pilot program to expand affordable housing for seniors: – Second Unit Pilot Program – Halton HomeShare

9. Raising AWARENESS for BSAC Attending community events Participating in Seniors Month (June) Connected with the Seniors’ Centre Presenting at seniors’ residences and churches

10. Tell you about other IMPORTANT ISSUES Storage and access of personal medical information (for Paramedics) Emergency preparedness Submitting a nomination for the Ontario Senior Achievement Award

11. Current partnerships Burlington Inclusivity Committee Burlington Accessibility Committee City wards Integrated Transportation Advisory Committee Regional Older Adult Advisory Committee Burlington Age Friendly Seniors’ Council

12. Looking for new partnerships Help increase awareness of BSAC in the community Let us be your voice with City Council – Tell us your needs and wants – We will advocate on behalf of seniors Identify ways for BSAC to communicate back to the community

13. How to contact us? Jo-Anne Rudy Committee Clerk City of Burlington By Phone: 905.335.7600, ext. 7413 By Email: jo-anne.rudy@burlington.ca