The Wallaceburg Adult Activity Centre is adding a second defibrillator and a blood pressure machine, thanks to a successful grant application.
Jill Van Zelst, coordinator at the downtown Wallaceburg facility, told the Sydenham Current they received a grant for seniors through the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit, totaling $9,950.
“We are excited, very excited,” she said.
“The main part of our money is going to be used to buy a second defibrillator for upstairs. Our exercise programs, most of them are upstairs and we feel that is where the need for a ‘defib’ would be.”
Van Zelst said they are also purchasing a blood pressure machine, 15 pole walking sets and upgrading two exercise machines to commercial machines.
Van Zelst said she thanks Cathy Knowler, the age friendly community coordinator in Chatham-Kent, for making her aware of the grant, and Elaine Gatt, a board member at the Centre, for assisting with the grant application.
The Wallaceburg Adult Activity Centre is located at 205 James Street in downtown Wallaceburg, and offers a variety of activities for adults ages 45 and up.
Follow them on Facebook, here.
– Submitted photo
