Ottawa, ON - Larry Maguire, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris announced the New Horizons for Seniors Program call for proposals for local projects. The Program provides funding for projects that encourage seniors to play an important role in their communities by volunteering, participating in and leading community activities. The program also provides funds to help organizations make necessary modifications or repairs to their existing facilities, or to purchase/replace equipment and furnishings to enable programs and activities for seniors. The application period begins immediately and will close on July 10, 2015.

Brandon, MB - Larry Maguire, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris announced that Prairie Oasis Senior Center in Brandon will receive $25,000 through the New Horizons for Seniors Program to replace flooring, cupboards and purchase chairs to allow seniors to continue to develop and plan programs and activities such as meals and bingos.

Melita, MB - Larry Maguire, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris announced that the Antler River Recreation District in Melita will receive $17,000 in federal funding through the New Horizons for Seniors Program to purchase tables, chairs, pressing equipment, sewing machines and sergers to facilitate a new sewing program for local seniors.

Pipestone, MB - Larry Maguire, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris announced that the Pipestone Drop In Centre will receive $4,346 in federal funding through the New Horizons for Seniors Program to replace a door, a window, insulate their building and install new carpet.

Reston, MB - Larry Maguire, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris announced that the
Al-Res-Tone Drop In Centre will receive $10,842 in federal funding through the New Horizons for Seniors Program to construct a ramp enclosure to provide a safe and healthy environment for Reston seniors.

Killarney, MB - Larry Maguire, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris announced that the Killarney New Horizons Drop In Centre will receive $7,077 in federal funding through the New Horizons for Seniors Program to replace the windows and build a door shelter for seniors who use the facility.

Ninette, MB - Larry Maguire, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris announced that the Ninette and District Activity Centre will receive $3,200 in federal funding through the New Horizons for Seniors Program to purchase chairs and fix the lights in their building.

Brandon, MB - Larry Maguire, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris announced that Royal Canadian Legion No 3 in Brandon will receive $15,500 through the New Horizons for Seniors Program to replace the stairs and install a chair lift to allow Veterans and seniors easier access into the building.

Brandon, MB - Larry Maguire, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris announced that Seniors for Seniors in Brandon will receive $20,565 through the New Horizons for Seniors Program to replace the shingles on the roof on their building on Park Avenue and fund the installation of new blinds for their windows.

Ottawa - Larry Maguire, Member of Parliament for Brandon-Souris is pleased to announce a call for proposals for the New Horizons for Seniors Program. The deadline for applications is July 4, 2014