Boost for Dryden senior’s organization

A provincial grant of just over $216,000 is going to help the Dryden Go-Getters complete renovations to its senior’s centre.

President Judy Crigger says they added a new addition but at the time could not complete everything they planned, especially the lower level.

Kenora Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford, who joined the Go-Getters for a hot bowl of chili on Tuesday, told the crowd the funding will pay for among other things new accessible bathrooms, air conditioning, and furnish the lower level of the centre.

The Dryden Go-Getters operates a facility that offers healthy meals, social activities and wellness programs. As the largest senior centre between Thunder Bay and the Manitoba border, the not-for-profit organization plays a vital role in community engagement and seniors support in the region.

“Dryden Go-Getter’s remains a cornerstone of the community, providing a gathering space equipped with accessible and fun services for seniors in Dryden and the surrounding area,” said Rickford. “This funding is not just for infrastructure upgrades; it is ensuring the Dryden Go-Getters can continue to offer the incredible spaces and services, while modernizing and meeting the growing community demand.”

President Crigger notes their membership has more than doubled since covid to just under 700.