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Headingley Seniors Services
Headingley Community Center 5353 Portage Avenue Headingley, MB Coordinator - Jean Ammeter Phone: 889 - 3132 ext. 3 Support Services for Seniors are community-based programs promoting health and well-being while assisting seniors to remain living independently as long as possible. Community based boards of directors are established to administer the Services to Seniors program and assist in developing programs that reflect the needs of seniors in their community. Services may include: Escorted transportation - to medical appointments, bank, store, etc. Yard & home maintenance referrals - including a registry of fee-for-service workers who provide housekeeping, meal prep, yard work, snow removal, minor electrical and plumbing services. Daily Hello - a phone call to seniors to ensure well being. If concerns are identified, appropriate actions will be initiated. Information & referrals for community government services - pension information, mobility aids, adult day programs, seniors centers, housing, grocery delivery services, health care services and health education. Equipment rentals - wheelchairs, walkers, bath stools, transfer poles, etc. Victoria Lifeline - a monitoring system set up in the senior's home that can be activated by pressing a button. Appropriate help will then follow. Foot care clinics - regularly scheduled in the community or arrangements can be made to visit seniors in their home. Lunch & Learns - Headingley Community Centre Noon - 2:30 p.m. Come for lunch and stay for brief, informative presentations on various topics. Call to reserve your space and order lunch. ($7/person except for Christmas Luncheon) This Full House- Tuesday, October 18 Renee Brady, OCD Centre of MB Houses full of saved items can result in falls, injuries, emotional distress, even fires. Information about a program designed to assist older adults whose "stuff" fills their home. El Camino Walking Holiday- Tuesday, November 1 Diane Walton Imagine traveling to Spain and spending your holiday walking 120 km, seven hours a day for five days! Christmas Luncheon- Tuesday, December 6 $15/person Hall Walking - Headingley Community Centre Enjoy your winter walking indoors. A great way to keep up your trekking in a safe and comfortable environment. Everyone Welcome! Mondays & Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Drop- in Fee: $1 Coffee Chat Great coffee, good company, stimulating conversation...what better way to spend an afternoon? Join us! Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. For more information on these programs, please contact the Resource Coordinator at 889-3132 ext. 3. |
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(204) 885-2444
(877) 312-0315 (204) 889-2211 (fax) |
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