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PAGE S2, WHITBYFREE PRF,.ctq -;VNTnP»Q TTTN~TP'Q Ino Many ]programs of fered at Whitby seniors centre S~~~~~ E /iI )Ry h Debîe Luchuk TheWhitby Seniors Atvt ~2 {~ DISCO UNT1 Centre ofl'ers social and recrea- 1tional opportunities to seniors of 10l0/ the town and surrounding ra * ~ 1/ The centre offers information J=: F=I 1 and referral services for seniors ALL AY 1when sucli assistance is needed. ALL YDAY. "We get a lot of calls about EVERYAY 1i ousing and pensions, and (Excudi Gra sometimes it is just a person who Meal Deals) I needs somne help," manager's 1 assistant Sheryl Gofton said. "rWe Iknow whoà to contact, know how tto get in toucb with public * >~ >V I Foot care services, "so very -4important for seniors to be able to walk," are offered by registered nurses once a month for a brizer. . - half-day period. This service is 1 provided by the Durham Bring this coupon In and >1 Department of Healtb Services. get a FREE COFFEE with b1 Blood pressure clinics are beld anly purchase including 10% 1 twice a month, performed by a off your order For personal use ontly I volunteer registered nurse. -----------~ Snow removal service linking Villa guests Gwen Pawson, Kaye Snowden enjoying the sumshine on patio area. Boote and Rena the Villa7s shaded Good times and warmn frlendshlps ln beautîful surroundinga are enjoyed by ail Villa residents. Limited availability in aur designer co-ordinated private and double suites, ail with private bath, beauty and barber shap, library, ýfulîy active program and many more amenities are popular features for our guests.> *Three meais and snacks * 24 hour by our excellent chef kitchen galley ntFor A Tour 1.~jJ~ttire entOr Information ~I.~iSIII villa 9-4 MON.-FRI. 1 635 Dundas St. E., Whltby (JustEast of Thckson Rd.) 570-0111. <S CNAD 55 VEARS PLUS DISCOUNT CARD ' 1 I (AVAILABLE EXCWSIvELY TO THOSE 55 VEARS & UPM YES l/We want ta save maney. Please send my/aurI new membership cards and directaries immediately. * 3years/1 person $17.00 E]3 years / 2persols $34.00D 1 iyear/ 1 person $8.00 ] iyears/2 persons $14.00 E] * Wilh a single or double 3 ysar memnbership you receive the 1st year FREE. IPLIE.ASE PRINT. I NAME: AOORESS - -______________APT-__ I CITY:____________PROV»_____CODEI TELEPHONE t_______________DATE 0F IRTH:____ * *N.B. Pr~e rs re that you have enclosed wýth :his appitcation a stanoed * & ead essed envelope (57c for 1, 74c for 2), alonq with appropriate funds I * MAIL Ta: SENIORS 0F CANADAI I 533 Arnhem Drive, Oshawa, Ont. 11G 2J2 TONY AND ROSE JONES lead 37 Whitby seniors in the Elderobîc Moonwalk from the senior centre to Whitby's downtown children with seniors gives the children a job and the seniors a safer winter. 'Postal Alert" is a system offered by the centre in conjunc- tion with the post office. Seniors can volunteer to be on the service, and if the mail piles up, the postman notifies the centre. The centre then contacts a designated contact person to enter the bouse and check on the occupant. If the contact person cannot be reached, then the police are called fo investigate. The centre offers a library service in conjunction witb the Whitby Public Library. Books can be borrowed from the centre, and tbey are changed often to provide a wider selection from which to choose. and back last week. The, Whitby par- ticipants had a total mileage of 909 miles, well beyond their 1988 goal of 700. For those who want a bot meal prepared by, someone else, or would like some fellowsbip Witb peers, there is a meal service offered on Tuesday and Thursday at noon. The meals are provided by Fairview Lodge at low cost, and transportation for the ineals is provided by the Kiwanis Club. "If you can reach people before they withdraw (socially), they will neyer withdraw," Gofton said, referring to the fact that many seniors live alone and often do not get a chance to get out. The seniors tbernselves volun- teer to serve the meals. The Durham Board of Education offers free courses te seniors through the centre. The centre is charged with finding the instructors, and the board pays UPPLIES Sales "Service --Rentais 111 King St. E., Oshawa, Ontario A (416) 579-53 '00' AcompeeUne of Elevating Devices for the disabled has now been ade to our mobility devices division. Services to include Public and Resîdential Installation. Public Tenders Wetcomed. vye-i 'e*i*y u up and down stairs Locations Incude: Medical Supplies Ltd. 121 Queenston St., St. Catherines (416) 641-5200 Medical Supplies Mt. 100 Durham St, S., Sudbury (705) 675-19-09 Medical Supplies Ltd. 759 Erskine Ave., Peterborough (705) 745-9430 Medical Supplies LUI. 112 Main. St. E., North Bay (705) 474-7333 Medical Supplies Ltd. 370 Dunlop St. W., Barrie (705> 722-3313 Medical Supplies Ltd. 20 Moira St. W., Belleville (613> 962-9195 the wages. Wbat is offered is conditional on' what space is available and what the demand is for aà specific course. Courses offered include ceraniics, craft classes, aerobic fitniess, modemn square dancing, yoga, oul painting, and tai clhi. Extremely popular at the moment are the- fitness classes, tai clhi and yoga. Recreational programs offered at the centre are billiards, shuffleboard,, .da.rts, carpet bowling, trips, choir, table tennis, fitness groups, square dancing, dances, cribbage, bridge, euchre, bingo, birthday parties, friend- ship circle, special events, activities during Senior Citizens Montb (June) and an affiliation with the Ontario Senior Games. Priority Life is another niedical/safety related service offered by the centre. Medical information on the senior is written on a card inside a vial stored in the refrigerator, and a sticker is placed on the outside of the fridge notifying any emergency workers that the information is there. Information seminars are held every rnontb on financial planning, crime prevention, bealth, as well as legal clinics. Along with the District Healtb Council, the centre is hoping to offer a seniors' wellness program called "Living Well" (this will only be possible if their application for funding cornes through). This programi will offer wellness workshops offered by the seniors thernselves; seminars offered in their own neigli- borhoods on nutrition, self care, fitness and stress management with homework to be done with an assigned -buddy; a heatth drop-in at the library once a week,- run by volunteers from the Whitby Hospital; and health manuals provided by the Rotary Club. Once a month, there will be a lecture with questions and answers, presented by profes- sionals. The centre is served by nursing trainees from Durham College three days a week, and bas hired two York University students to help coordinate acti-vities ed risforth summer, among other things. If the centre does not offer a service, there is interaction between the other senior-related services and groups in the area, such as Communtity Care and the Victorian Ord er of Nurses to see SEE PAGE 58 4>q* *>4b *>4e 4>4e,* 4> l* l* 4>'* 10& ý4> ý4> 4* 4>4* 4*4*