Seniors
Register yourself or a friend for Santa for Seniors
In 2024, the Municipality of the County of Inverness Recreation & Community Wellness Department introduced a new initiative, Santa for Seniors, a program that connects local students with older adults (55+) by providing handmade gifts and cards to bring extra warmth, recognition, and joy during the holiday season.
The Santa for Seniors initiative offers a special, handmade holiday gift created by local students. The goal is to brighten the season for seniors who may be experiencing loneliness or isolation, while fostering meaningful intergenerational connections within our communities.
Due to the resounding success of this program in 2024, the Recreation & Community Wellness Department has yet again partnered with local schools including Bayview Education Centre, Whycocomagh Education Centre, and Inverness Education Centre/Academy. Students will participate in craft-making workshops to design cards and gifts that will be distributed to Santa for Seniors participants.
Community members are encouraged to register themselves or a friend to receive one of these thoughtful, handmade gifts. The program is open to individuals aged 55 and over.
Residents without internet access or those who have questions about the program are invited to contact:
Anna Solomon
Accessibility & Seniors Safety Coordinator
Phone: (902) 615-3670
Email: Anna.Solomon@invernesscounty.ca
Please note, registration will close December 19, 2025.
Seniors Safety Program
The Municipality of Inverness County has a Seniors Safety Program that supports older adults throughout the municipality by providing access to information through Age Well lunch-and-learn sessions, assistance with grant applications, and recreation-based programming tailored to seniors. Working closely with seniors’ clubs and seniors-serving organizations, the program helps address the needs of older adults, particularly in rural and remote communities.
If you’re interested in learning more, please contact:
Anna Solomon
Accessibility & Senior Safety Coordinator
Phone: (902) 615-3670
Email: Anna.Solomon@invernesscounty.ca
Seniors Safety Program activities are also shared on our Seniors Activities Calendar below and promoted on the municipality’s Facebook page.
Seniors Activity Calendar
Many events listed in the Seniors’ Activities Calendar are organized by community groups, not the Municipality. Event details may change, so the Municipality suggests checking in with the host organization (listed with events) to confirm before attending.
To have your event added to the Seniors’ Activities Calendar, fill out this form.