A provincial grant will support a new initiative at Tweed and Company Theatre.
The seniors community grant of $21,899 will go towards the Marble Arts Centre: ACT II: Digital Literacy through Filmmaking Program & Film Screenings.
It will include a community film screening series and creative educational programs tailored to local older adults, who can participate in monthly workshops focused on creative, hands-on collaboration and digital skill-building.
That includes storytelling and camera basics and editing and social media use.
Artistic & Co-Executive Director of Tweed & Company Theatre, Tim Porter, said in a media release that the project is a great way for seniors to socialize, improve their digital literacy skills, expand their passion for storytelling, or explore something new.
He adds support enables the theatre to transform the Marble Arts Centre into a vibrant, accessible hub for film, creativity, and connection.
The initiative addresses an identified gap in creative and technology-based programming for seniors in Tweed, where more than 57 per cent of the population are over age 50.
Movies at the MAC will bring the TIFF Film Circuit outreach program to Tweed for the first time this fall. This initiative is part of ACT II.
With limited local access to movie theatres and digital learning resources, Movies at the MAC and ACT II will empower older adults to learn new skills, share their stories, and stay active in the community.
Recent renovations at the now fully accessible Marble Arts Centre, meanwhile, include hearing loop systems, push-button doors, and a new barrier-free entrance, as well as a high-quality screen and projector and renovated auditorium.
Registration for the ACT II program and tickets for MOVIES AT THE MAC will be on sale soon.
More information is available at tweedandcompany.com.
