City of Stratford Continues to Support Active Adults Programs via Facebook Live

The City of Stratford is continuing its efforts to support local seniors through its connection with the Stratford Lakeside Active Adults Association (SLAAA).

Over the past few weeks, City staff have been communicating regularly through email to provide updates to members on a variety of issues, including COVID-19. Updates are also provided through the www.stratfordactiveadults.ca website.
A direct phone line, 519-271-4310, allows Association members to call if they have questions, or need a referral to a community resource.

And with help from City staff, SLAAA has established a new Facebook page to help promote its programs and initiatives, and to provide an online forum for members.

Planning is underway to offer virtual programming on this social media platform, including activities like yoga and fitness classes through Facebook Live streaming sessions. The goal is to give seniors the opportunity to stay active and feel connected with fellow SLAAA members, while practicing social distancing.

“Now is a perfect opportunity for us to re-think the way we deliver recreation programs,” said Brad Hernden, the City of Stratford’s Manager of Recreation and Marketing, “and to pivot the historical practice of offering programs and activities in a physical space, into a digital environment. While we look forward to the day when we can all return back to one another in the same room, there’s no better time to offer what we can, live on the web.”

For more information about the Stratford Lakeside Active Adults Association, please call 519-271-4310 or visit www.stratfordactiveadults.ca