New Shows Coming to Long Term Care: Rotary Club of Mississauga Generously Supports Seniors Arts & Music Series (SAMS)
Mississauga ON – Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) extends its gratitude to the Rotary Club of Mississauga for their generous support of the Seniors Arts & Music Series (SAMS), a transformative initiative providing free concerts, singing and painting classes, dance workshops, and more to long-term care homes in Mississauga. The program pays professional Mississauga artists to deliver these high quality creative experiences to seniors, increasing their sense of community, and brightening their days.
“SAMS gives participants something special to look forward to—quality creative experiences just for them. And they really do LOVE it, as do their caregivers, staff, and families. The artists—compassionate, creative professionals—also cherish these moments, knowing they bring joy and connection to others.” said Mike Douglas, Executive Director of MAC.
Thanks to the Rotary Club’s support, SAMS will continue to provide these impactful experiences to older adults, fostering connection, creativity, and well-being. These engaging experiences help combat isolation and improve the quality of life for seniors in our community.
“We are happy to support the Seniors Arts & Music Series, an initiative that brings joy, creativity, and connection to seniors,” said Lorraine Crow of the Rotary Club of Mississauga. “The arts have a powerful ability to inspire, and we believe it is important to ensure that seniors in our community have access to such enriching experiences.”
SAMS programming includes a wide range of interactive activities, from musical performances featuring local musicians to visual arts classes where seniors can explore their own creative talents, and even dance and choir workshops. The program builds community and enhances the quality of life for seniors, bringing joy and emotional support through participation in shared creative activities.
About The Seniors Arts & Music Series
The Seniors Arts & Music Series (SAMS) is a circuit of free in-person entertainment designed to provide engaging and creative arts experiences for older adults in long-term care and retirement homes. The series offers stimulating arts classes and live musical performances, aiming to enhance the emotional and social well-being of seniors in Mississauga. macarts.ca/programs/sams
About the Rotary Club of Mississauga
Established in 1954, The Rotary Club of Mississauga is the oldest club in Mississauga, and has been a strong supporter of community needs through our 7 areas of focus, Peace Building, Supporting the Environment, Basic Education and Literacy, Disease Prevention and Treatment, Maternal and Child Health, Community Economic Development and Water Treatment and Hygiene. Rotarians build resilient places to live, work and play. To find out more about The Rotary Club of Mississauga visit the web site at. Learn more: https://rotaryclubofmississauga.com
About Mississauga Arts Council
Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) is dedicated to enabling the growth of the arts by creating opportunities and connections between artists and residents in Mississauga and beyond. Now in our 43rd year, MAC is a registered charity, providing service-based programming to artists, promoting artists in Mississauga, and growing awareness of the arts in our city to help build a vibrant thriving cultural community. Learn more: macarts.ca
