King Seniors at Play received $25,000 in funding from federal New Horizons for Seniors Program
Township of King, Ont. (November 10, 2025) — On Monday, Nov. 10, King Township celebrated the grand opening of (another!) dedicated space for seniors: the King Seniors at Play backyard patio space, located behind the King City Seniors Centre at 1970 King Road. The outdoor space—designed with relaxation and socializing in mind—was constructed with $25,000 in funding from the federal New Horizons for Seniors Program and the support of the King City Seniors Board.
The grand opening took place from noon to 1 p.m. and featured a ribbon cutting ceremony and remarks from MP King–Vaughan, Anna Roberts, Mayor Steve Pellegrini, members of Council, and Chair of the King City Seniors Board, Rob Payne.
The beautiful patio space features all new furnishings crafted and installed by King Township’s Parks team, and balcony railing planters filled with beautiful arrangements generously donated by local florist and garden centre, Kingswood Gardens. Senior members enjoyed some fun, friendly competition playing the new games, including cornhole and washer toss (which were moved inside for the event due to the season's first snowfall).
The new space provides opportunity for members to get their hands dirty with floral and gardening workshops that aim to promote wellness, learning, and hands-on engagement. To ensure gardens and flowers remain healthy, a volunteer group has been formed through the King City Seniors Centre to serve as caretakers.
The King City Seniors backyard patio space represents a commitment to aging with dignity and independence, a hub for wellness, learning and social connection, and a place where older adults can thrive, not just age. It is a step in the Township’s journey towards developing an Age-Friendly Action Plan and part of a broader commitment to becoming an Age-Friendly Community, where residents have access to programs, facilities and infrastructure so they can grow older at home.
King Seniors Membership
A King Township Seniors Membership offers individuals ages 55 years and older year-round access to a variety of programs, services, educational workshops, events and excursions at a discounted cost. Residents can become a member for the remainder of 2025 at just $10. Sales for a 2026 membership will be available for purchase starting mid-November.
Memberships can be purchased online or in-person at the King City Seniors Centre and Trisan Centre.
For more information, including schedules for drop-in seniors programming, visit king.ca/seniors.
About the Federal New Horizons Grant
The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grant supporting community-based projects designed by seniors and for seniors in their communities. This program funds projects that empower seniors in their communities through increased social inclusion.
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Mayor Steve Pellegrini
“Today is a joyful day for King Township’s older adults as we open the new King Seniors at Play backyard patio space. Made possible with funding from the federal New Horizons for Seniors Program, we’ve created another dedicated space where seniors can connect over games, gardening and more in a testament to aging in place in beautiful King. To our seniors: May this space bring you laughter, friendship, and a renewed sense of belonging.”
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Township of King | Phone: 905-833-5321 | Email: media@king.ca