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games- or I 5 rural on! FWlO's ROSE Program has been approved for the Community Participation and Leadership funding from the New Horizons for Seniors Program, The funding is for an exciting new initiative under the ROSE Program called ROSE Buddies. On March 19, Wellington-Halton MP, Michael Chong announced the funding at the FWIO Provincial Office. Above v Guelph Eramnrn Mayor, Chris White, shares hi2 support of the ROSE Huddle: Program. Left â€" MP Michael Chang and « local student Zack were tit-Hi on hand to talk about (he, The ROSE Buddies Memoir Project is a new : benefi‘SOfROSEBUdd'E‘E- Women's Institute project that will bring seniors and youth together through an innovative memoir writing activity. WI Seniors will be trained to deliver ROSE Buddies across the province creating p......,,_. ,ebnmhips . i SIOIllllltS ; between the generations and opening It?“ A structured and fully developed intergenerational memoir-writing program doors for future intergenerational opportunities, We are pleased to be in that Wl Members can implement, maintain and expand within their own Above - FWlO PFESidenUOY Trlmblf partnership with Storylines to bring this project to communities across Ontario. ROSE Buddies provides: communities. did a fantastic job as emcee for the dayl 5‘; 43> An opportunity for local seniors and youth/young people to be viewed as .. contributing to the community ‘ ‘1‘" Trained and certified WI ROSE Buddies facilitators across Ontario We are looking for Branches and Members that want to be trained to implement this program locally. If you are interested, please contact Patty Pizziola, ROSE Program How will ROSE Buddies make a difference in communities across Ontario? ROSE Buddies will result in improved understanding and increased respect among the generations. Manager at the FWIO Office. Students will get a first-hand glimpse and appreciation of their Senior ROSE To |eam more about ROSE Buddies personal, community, WI and historical experiences. Buddies Visit the ero website. Seniors will have the opportunity to participate in an activity that builds confidence, self worth and respect. ROSE Buddies provides an opportunity for seniors to be engaged in an activity that serves a greater purpose to the community. 6 210m ‘m‘ u‘xfcfis‘é’fl‘ ' ' ‘4“? ivfism“l“ “my. ‘9 4 \ Ewe/10,733