The Thames Centre Active Living Centre Advisory Committee (ALCAC) was previously named the Thames Centre Senior Centre Advisory Committee. This Committee has been in existence since 1991, originally under the North Dorchester Community Centre Board (NDCCB). This Advisory Committee was initially established by Council to manage the programs of the Lions Senior Centre and report to the NDCCB.
When the NDCCB dissolved at the end of 1997, a Senior Centre Program Coordinator was appointed by Council to coordinate programs/events consistent with the goals and objectives of the Thames Centre Senior Centre Advisory Committee, under the direction of the Director of Community Services at that time.
On May 13, 2024, staff advised Council of the intention to change the name of the Lions Senior Centre to the "Lions Active Living Centre". As such, the Thames Centre Senior Centre Advisory Committee was renamed to the “Thames Centre Active Living Centre Advisory Committee” (ALCAC).
The Thames Centre Active Living Centre Advisory Committee continues to operate with the Active Living Coordinator or designate attending meetings and advising Council of its operations through minutes.
PURPOSE
The Thames Centre Senior Centre Advisory Committee (TCSCAC) supports and resolves issues that arise at the Lions Senior Centre to ensure programs and services operate efficiently.
The Committee is the liaison between the Members of the Lions Senior Centre and the Senior Centre Coordinator and supports the Senior Centre Coordinator by providing feedback on senior programs consistent with the goals and objectives of the Lions Senior Centre members.
For more information about this committee, please see the Terms of Reference at the bottom of this page.
Committee members are appointed by Council and serve for the term of that Council.
2022-2026 committee members
Joan Kemp
Barbara Wilson
Agnes Bruyn
Joanne Bugo
Eileen Tupholme
Ray Chowen
Municipal staff representative
Karen Gress, Active Living Coordinator
2024 meeting dates
Friday, January 19, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
Friday, April 26, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
Friday, July 26, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
Friday, October 25, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
AGENDAS & MINUTES
For previous agendas and minutes, please contact Sara Henshaw, Deputy Clerk - shenshaw@thamescentre.on.ca 519-268-7334 x239