{"id":33862,"date":"2023-11-23T17:40:32","date_gmt":"2023-11-23T22:40:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/?p=33862"},"modified":"2023-11-23T17:40:35","modified_gmt":"2023-11-23T22:40:35","slug":"aurora-philosophy-institute-keeps-minds-sharp-and-active","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/aurora-philosophy-institute-keeps-minds-sharp-and-active\/","title":{"rendered":"Aurora Philosophy Institute keeps minds sharp and active"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A simple conversation has the power to keep minds active and sharp at any age \u2013 and, over at the Aurora Seniors\u2019 Centre, thoughtful debates and exchanges of ideas are doing just that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The work of the Aurora Philosophy Institute (API), a non-profit organization operating out of the Aurora Seniors\u2019 Centre, was recently recognized by the Province of Ontario with grant funding of $23,600 to further their initiatives through the Seniors Community Grant Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is definitely our duty to ensure that we can remain active, engaged, and respected for all they have contributed and for the mentorship they can provide to our youth and young adults,\u201d said Newmarket-Aurora MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy. \u201cThe Aurora Philosophy Institute is an organization that does just that. They are dedicated to philosophical ideas and, through community outreach and educational programs they have international reach. They also have a youth chapter, which offers the opportunity for youth to engage in judgement-free discussions on art, religion, science, women\u2019s and men\u2019s rights, among other subjects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMore recently, the Philosophy Institute is developing a series of seven online educational seminars and outdoor events specifically for seniors. The goal of these seminars and events is to reduce the social isolation of seniors, promote volunteerism among the group and enhance their physical and mental wellbeing. You see a common thread amongst these programs. The institute in the past has attracted many distinguished speakers and media personalities for their seminars to add high value content and interest for their [events] and promote life-long learning.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The API\u2019s work was also saluted by Mayor Tom Mrakas who said it \u201cbrings people of all walks of life together to discuss some of humanity\u2019s greatest questions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTheir philosophy discussion program for seniors that the Ontario Government is supporting really provides seniors with a sense of community while helping keep their minds sharp while promoting volunteerism,\u201d he said. \u201cI would like to congratulate everyone at the Aurora Philosophy Institute for securing this grant and thanks to the Ontario Government for another investment in our seniors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMental Health is vitally important in all of our communities. I know the Ontario Government knows this and I know our MPP knows this. They do everything they can as a Town to help ensure the minds of our older adults continue to remain sharp, they continue to have an engaged and active lifestyle as they continue to grow older in our community and we know it is vitally important. Thank you again for being here and thank you for everything that everyone does for our seniors.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alla Marchenko, Director of the Aurora Philosophy Institute, expressed on behalf of the group her gratitude for the grant, and paid tribute to members\u2019 \u201chard work and spirit of volunteerism.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe API is a non-profit organization incorporated since 2019 and working in the areas of public outreach, education, community research and wellbeing,\u201d she said. \u201cThe API has many different projects and initiatives but this adult education program for seniors [is] particularly close to our hearts and central for our mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c[Discussion enhances] mental health and wellbeing of seniors and keeps their minds sharp, active and stay socially connected. This will be a wonderful opportunity for the seniors in our community and for our volunteer team, many of whom are seniors as well, to keep alive the spirit of the community in Newmarket-Aurora. Thank you so much to the government of Ontario and to our Newmarket-Aurora MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy and to the Minister for Seniors and Accessibility Raymond Cho.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Brock Weir
Editor
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