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l a warmoom-wq.m12.zon-a 1 Button Factory senior arts project gets federal funds Bylaw-mac placetobuildthoselinksthanat istherewillbebothaaeniorand Ownka the Button Factory, which has junior printmaker participating. already put programs in place to The idea is that both perspectives eniors are heading into their build links between seniors and will add to the joint experience Sunset yearswithgeaterelpecâ€" arts programs. Through a new and will be shared with partici- ‘ tationstheywfllstillbeerwd printmakingprogramarthtsofall pantswhowillalsorepresentthe ~ and involved in their communities ages will be able to share insights twoverydiflerent agegroups. and not simply shunted to the side- and create projects that span the That’s how things where done ‘ lines generations in the past in more collaborative That's why the federal govern- “We have an aging society and settings where older masters ment announced funding for a we're living longerfsaid Braid. 'We would impart experience while program at the Waterloo Commu~ want seniors to find ways to con- younger apprentices provided . nityArts Centre last Friday that will tinue to contribute to our commu- innovative thinking. it’s a setting foster intergenerational learning nity as long a they possibly can, where everybody ean learn someâ€" and engagement through the arts andmuveacflvehealthylives. thingnew. it will provide seniors with men- "This is a great way to con- Olivia Simpson will be the jun- torship opportunities and allow tribute and a great way for young ior printmaker involved in the them to share their experiences artists to work with much more project along with senior print- while exploring their creative sides senior artists as well.‘ maker Robert Creighton. The “Our government recognizes Heather Franklin. the executive fourth-yeararts student at the Uni- the diversity of skills, knowledge director of the WCAC, said the versity of Guelph said it's a great and experience that seniors con- funding continues to build on opportunity to ask questions and tribute to our society and the thoseu‘es. gainWisdom. economy," said Waterloo MP Peter ‘We‘ve been teaching seniors "l likegoingaround asking peo- . 7 ‘ Braid. who presented a cheque for from the very beginning,” said pie what they’re doing and having ‘_ T . ’ . $21,100 to the Artist in Residence Franklin about the almost 20-year- people come up to me and asking - A, 352;». ”I: project at the Button Factory. oldartsprogram. "This encourages what l'rrr doing." said Simpson. ‘1 1-3;; _‘,‘~‘:'>,is}:. ~ ‘ - "Through initiatives such as the whatwealreadydo. especiallyliketoseewhatllobertis “-‘-""1"-‘ ~ 2" ' ' " ' ' ‘ . New Horizons for Seniors Pro- "They are collaborating on their doing, and seeing his prints and Waterloo MP Peter Braid discusses printmaking withjunlor primal-ire: gram. we are helping to ensure own in various things. and i want- see what he is focusing on â€"- it’s Olivia Simpson last Friday at the Button Factory. ' thatseniorsmaintainahighquali- edtoseeii'therewasanythingwe reallyinteresting." “mm ty of life and continue as active, could do to combine them in an Franklin said art has the ability them agegracefully. so many ways to keep us younger participating members of their official way." to keep seniors connected and “it’s amazing what the arts do and keep us enjoying life and age communities” Franklin said the difference in finds that it really can make for seniors as they age.” said brawaythatwe’lestillirwolved in Braid said there is no better the newArtist in Residence project a difference in helping Franklin. "You can use the arts in firearm” Artist Alley launches new exhibition space in uptown core 31803me work. 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