NEWS RELEASE
WEST END ART PROJECT
COMMUNITY PUBLIC ART PIECE
July 21, 2020
 
Windsor, Ontario
There’s a new public art piece planned for Windsor’s West End being inspired by community feedback and creative submissions. 
 
The West End Art project is a community-based art project aimed at engaging local youth and the surrounding community in the development of a representative public art project.
 
Through funding provided by the Gordie Howe International Bridge Community Benefits Plan, this project aims to enhance civic pride as understood by its diverse communities, reflecting the importance of the area from the people living and working in the West End.
 
Utilizing social media, public surveys and a creative challenge, those who participate will be asked about their favourite places and spaces in the area, including what type of art they would like to see and what types of art challenges they have or would be willing to take part in.
 
“The goal of the community survey is to capture the various narratives and artistic interests of those who represent the West End,” said project coordinator, Veronica Samek from Life After Fifty.

Life After Fifty is thrilled to be a recipient of the Emergency Response Fund supporting continued virtual programming and the creation of a new service delivery model for seniors through Community Foundations Canada The Government of Canada and WindsorEssex Community Foundation.

Be part of the new art for West Windsor! What places, spaces, stories and things do you share or enjoy in Windsor's West End?

From parks to the riverfront trail, shoreline wildlife to the University of Windsor campus, you'll spot murals, sculptures and even painted rocks that attract residents and visitors to the multifaceted and diverse community that creates what we know as "The West End".

Take the survey below to tell us what type of art and which spaces matter most to you for West Windsor.

Survey ----> https://forms.gle/aQziKHsAXGn9wvun9

What you share could be part of the "West End Art Project", a community-led project that will create a public art piece.

**All submissions will receive an entry ballot to win a gift card from one of West Windsor’s local businesses.**

Funding for this project has been provided by Gordie Howe International Bridge Community Benefits Plan.

Better Living Month (From Home!)

n celebration of Senior’s Month in June, The Town of LaSalle and Life After Fifty have partnered up to host a series of unique workshops accessible by phone and online. 

Better Living Month (From Home) will be hosted all month long in June 2020 with funding support from Pathway to Potential and The New Horizons for Seniors Program. This FREE event encourages those in the community age 50+ to explore their passions and discover new ones through fun and educational workshops. 

Join us for all events or just the ones of your choice – the option is yours! Participants will be encouraged to learn new skills by attending interactive information sessions hosted through videoconferencing and teleconference.  With the theme of “Aging Stronger Together” sessions are typically 45 minutes and include topics like genealogy, beer and wine pairings, advice from local chefs, gardening and relaxation through art.  

A schedule of events is planned for Monday, Wednesday & Fridays throughout the month of June (see attached calendar).