2024 Senior of the Year: Dedication That Does En-Tice!
Mary Tice has been a dedicated volunteer and team member of the Education and Advisory Committee with the Hamilton Council on Aging (HCoA) for 10 years, where she coordinates partnerships and educational events for older adults.
Over the past six years, she has served as a Board member and chaired the Sustainability Committee, successfully leading three Walk4Health fundraisers.Mary has empowered older adults through the Let’s Take the Bus workshops, which she transitioned into a video format for broader access.
Additionally, she launched and has led the Let’s Start a Walking Group project for two years, securing funding to promote physical activity and social connections for seniors.Mary has also volunteered with Retired Teachers of Ontario (RTO), District 13 for eleven years, contributing to the Goodwill Committee and community outreach.She has represented RTO on the Older Adult Network of Hamilton, organizing the annual Seniors Kickoff event for six years.
In her role of the New Members Committee, Mary coordinates welcoming events, an annual luncheon, and retirement planning workshops. She also co-chairs the committee supporting the New Citizen Celebration in partnership with the City of Hamilton.