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Official Opening of the Age Friendly Park in Clarenville

On Wednesday, October 29 Clarenville officially opened the Age-Friendly Park on Gladney Street. This park is located in proximity to senior's reseidences as well as the Clarenville Middle and High School. It contains walking trails, (wheelchair accessible) park benches, green spaces, gazebos, a tobogganing hill, and a community garden.  Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Seniors, Wellness and Social Development, joined the Honourable Ross Wiseman, Minister of Finance and MHA for Trinity North, and community leaders and partners, cut the ribbon to mark the completion of a project that has been three years in the making. Here are video segments of the opening ceremony: Official Ribbon Cutting Garry Gosse - Recreation Director - The Features of the Park Introduction - Leo Bonnell, Vice-Chair, Random Age-Friendly Communities Board Hon. Clyde Jackman Mayor Frazer Russell Hon. Ross Wiseman For more information on the Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Lab