Seniors Fair returns in June as Grey Highlands plans 2026 event

Grey Highlands council approved support for an Age‑Friendly Seniors Fair on June 10, 2026, covering staff time and a fee waiver, and the committee requested up to $5,000 from the Seniors Advisory Committee reserve.

The Grey Highlands council approved support for a second Seniors Fair planned for June 10, 2026. Coun. Paul Allen presented the motion from the municipal Seniors Advisory Committee, and it was passed after a few questions. The event follows a successful first fair on June 11, 2025, which had about 35 booths and was described as financially self-sustaining. The 2026 fair will take place in the Osprey Community Centre using the hall and the arena floor. Key details: - The council motion dealt with funding, staff time and a waiver of the facility rent for the municipal event. - The committee requested that up to $5,000 be made available from the council reserve for the Seniors Advisory Committee. - The event is scheduled for June 10, 2026, at the Osprey Community Centre, using both the hall and arena floor. - Last year’s fair was free, hosted about 35 local vendor booths, and focused on health, wellness and active living with service providers and not-for-profits. - Municipal staff will guide the committee on expenses, vendor payments, sponsorships, gifts in kind and donations, and will provide help with setup, teardown, planning and promotion. Summary: The council’s approval continues local age-friendly work and supports a community gathering that highlights health, wellness and local services for older adults. Municipal support will include staff guidance on financial and logistical matters as the committee prepares for the June 10 event. Organizers requested up to $5,000 from the Seniors Advisory Committee reserve, and planning will proceed with municipal assistance.