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What We Offer |
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“SENIORS
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Information
and Advisory Services: A service where
trained senior volunteers answer a wide variety of questions of concern to
seniors and refer callers to the proper agency or service. An annual bilingual
publication of seniors programs and services which is used by individual
seniors, organizations, family members and professional care providers in
Ottawa. Gatherings hosted by
member clubs and open to all seniors, these meetings provide a forum for
everyone to express their opinions and concerns, exchange news and
information, meet other seniors, and listen to guest speakers on a wide variety of topics. The Council’s own
newsletter is published nine times per year – September through May. It
provides information on current events and activities of special interest to
seniors. Of the 2000 copies printed and distributed per issue, The Sentinel
is provided free of charge to 450 individual
members, 60 seniors clubs and to subscribers from agencies and
businesses.
The
55-Alive Mature Driving Refresher Course: In cooperation with
the Canada Safety Council, the Senior Citizens Council sponsors this popular
driver safety program designed specifically for seniors. This classroom
refresher course for drivers 55 years of age and over is delivered by specially trained senior
instructors. The course is offered in the Spring and Fall and there is a $25
registration fee. This is a proven
program designed to produce life-long safe driving habits and to help drivers
avoid all types of traffic collisions despite the actions of others or the
driving conditions. The Council
organizes and supervises these clinics with service provided by professional
accountants volunteering their time and expertise in order to assist low
income seniors and disabled persons in preparing their income tax returns. In celebration of
Seniors’ Month in Ontario, each June, the Council encourages participation in
many special events and festivities by publishing the June Calendar of Events. Helps seniors and people with disabilities
find reliable snow removal services. The program is coordinated by the senior
Citizens Council in co-operation with eleven community support agencies.
Residents make payments directly to the screened contractors or individuals. Supports approved, low-income seniors and
people with disabilities who may be reimbursed up to 50 per cent of show
removal costs to a seasonal maximum of $250 For more information on the Snow Go
programs, visit:
Ottawa.ca/snowgo or call: 3-1-1 |
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613-234-8044 or |