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Terrace Bay News, 15 Jun 1977, p. 11

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JUNE 15, 1977 TERRACE BAY NEWS PAGE 11 RECREATION REPORT: Cont'd from pg. 10. Mr. Kettle attended his first meeting on June 7th and will complete the term left by the vacancy of John Mason. At the June 7th meet- ing, the Chairman of the Recreation Committee, O. Chapman, announced the following new appoint -ments: Ollie Chapman - Chairman and Adminis- tration Representative; Dan Kenney - Vice- Chairman, Programme and Facility Development; Audrey Hara - Youth Programmes; Marge Hamilton - Council Representative; Ernie Kettle - Mens' This is what Ontario's Senior Citizens are doing tohelpall of us, allyear. During Senior Citizens Week, Ontario is calling everyone's attention to the contributions and needs of our province's seniors. ] Talent doesn't retire. Senior Citizens have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with future generations. They are enriching the cultural life of the province by participating in every aspect of Ontario's artistic activities. They are also coaching sports, teaching, driving other senior citizens to appointments, assisting them to fill out income tax returns, and serving in many other different ways. Ontario is helping our seniors do things for themselves even while they do things for others. There are over 1000 senior citizens' clubs and 90 senior citizens' centres in Ontario. Special grants and other assistance are enabling older people to return to school and unjversity. Health services, financial benefits, tax credits and alternative types of housing have also been made available to seniors. - and Ladies Curling; Chick Thompson - Adult Programmes; Gecrge Ramsay - Council Representa -tive and Facility Chairman. Anyone wishing to present ideas or express concerns with regard to Recreation in the com- munity may contact any of the above members of the Recreation Committee or the Recreation Office. y SWIMMING REGISTRATIONS : To page 12 A Senior Citizens' Privilege Card entitles them to special privileges at many cultural institutions, tourist attractions, places of business and transporfation. Two free booklets, "Ontario Benefits for Senior Citizens" and "Where to Use Your Ontario Senior Citizens Privilege Card," offer specific information about where and how to enjoy programs and services available to senior citizens. "For your free copies, contact your local Ministry of Community and Social Services office. or write to: Senior Citizens' Bureau Ministry of Community and Social Services Hepburn Block, 4th Floor Queen's Park, Toronto M7A 1S2 Keith Norton, Minister of Community and William Davis, ° Social Services : Premier Province of Ontario

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