Sudbury’s Parkside Centre opens satellite location

Morning North5:39Parkside Centre opens second location in Sudbury

The Parkside Centre is growing. Seniors in Sudbury will have access to more activities. A new satellite will be located in the Valley area of Greater Sudbury. Parkside Centre manager, John Richer joined us in studio to talk about the expansion.

An older adult centre in downtown Sudbury is expanding and opening a second location.

The Parkside Centre offers a variety of activities, but not everyone can make it to the downtown location.

Now, a new satellite location is opening in Valley East in Greater Sudbury.

“We had been hearing for years about the demand for a centre … somewhere in the valley,” John Richer, manager of The Parkside Centre said.

He said it's located in an old school that’s been converted into a community centre. The building is owned by a church that’s allowing the centre to rent some of its space.

Richer said so far, the feedback has been positive.

“Everybody thinks it’s a great idea,” he said.

The centre offers a variety of activities for older adults, including crafts, computer classes and health and wellness seminars.