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PRESENTATION BY JASON MACLENNAN OF THE GILBERT CENTRE REGARDING THE AGING LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY
J. Maclennan, Seniors Program Coordinator of the Gilbert Centre provided a presentation concerning the Older Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer+ (LGBTQ+) Program. Mr. Maclennan noted that the Gilbert Centre provides social and support services to the LGBTQ+ communities of Simcoe Muskoka.
Mr. Maclennan discussed slides concerning the following topics:
• A review of the Gilbert Centre’s corporate values;
• The need to provide a Seniors Program for the LGBTQ+ community to reduce social isolation and to assist with overcoming barriers;
• A County of Simcoe map illustrating the percentage of senior population over the age of 55 as of 2016;
• An overview of the Older LGBTQ+ Program at the Gilbert Centre; and
• A listing of LGBTQ definitions.
The Committee asked questions regarding the information provided and received responses from the presenter.