b'THEATRE ON THE RIDGE CONNECTING Funding received for newSENIORS THROUGH theatre based seniors program THEATRE ON AND OFFSTAGETheatreontheRidgeispleasedtoannouncethat,Recruitmentforcommitteeparticipantsisalready through Employment and Social Development Canadasunderway and program activities will begin later in the New Horizons for Seniors Program, the company willspring, running through to March 2023. Anyone inter-launch a theatre based program for seniors to o set theested in joining the committee or learning more about negative mental and emotional impacts of COVID. the program are invited to contact Michael Serres at Funds in the amount of $25,000 will be used over theinfo@theatre3x60.ca for more information. next year to give seniors a diverseopportunity to con- Stay up to date with all Theatre on the Ridge produc-nect with themselves and others while enriching their lifetions and events at www.theatreontheridge.ca and on skills and regaining social connections. Through engage- Facebook and Instagram.ment and education, this program will provide seniors withaccesstocreation,performanceandbehindthe scenes experiences to expand their knowledge of theatre process and performance through a variety of workshops and programming. Participants will also enrich their au-dience experience by attending local theatre productions with facilitated pre/post performance conversations toPine Grove encourageparticipationonadeeperlevel,enhancingreadthrough.their enjoyment of theatre. Theatre on the Ridge artistic director, Carey Nicholson says, This is an exciting opportunity to re-emerge from the pandemic and re-establish that community engage-ment and enrichment that has been so dicult over the past two years, and we cant wait to get started putting the program details together! The details will come together through project coordi- Playwrights.nator, Michael Serres and the establishment of a program committee, made up of interested seniors, who will play a key role in determining the speci c program content and activities within the programs framework. Michael, well known locally as a theatre artist and educator is looking forward to being a part of this project and says Theatre on the Ridge is blazing a trail of psychological recovery from this pandemic through this program, providing the means for seniors to re-connect, and to once again grow andourish through new learning and new experiences. Program committee members in particular will play a vital role in shaping these experiences by sharing their knowledge and unique perspective on igniting our pas-sion for living through creativity. The Grand To Do.CELEBRATE YOUR FAMILY EVENTS HERE!Trophies, Awards, BirthdaysAnniversariesCorporate Promotions RetirementFamily gatheringsEmbroideryGraphic Design BRANCH 419 Take the mess out of your house andEngraving Screen Printing leave it in our hands!Pineridge Impress Hall Rental includes: bartenders, liquor license, insurance.905-985-2839 Catering also available135 North Port Road, Port Perry Call the Legionwww.pineridgeimpress.ca 905-985-8502Your Name is Our Business22FOCUS - APRIL 2022'