Lennoxville & District Community Aid
that basic needs are being met, it also means an opportunity for creating a special connection with someone who may be at risk of social isolation. As a volunteer, you can change the world, one person at a time. In return, you get the greatest gift: Knowing you have helped spread kindness to those around you.
In order to be eligible to use Community Aid’s services, an individual must hen you think of Lennoxville & a call or stop by the office if you are in- meet one of the following criteria: be at District Community Aid, you terested! least 65 years of age, be convalescing probably think of Meals on Some of you may be aware that we from injury/surgery, or have a geriatric Wheels. However, did you know that this conducted a needs assessment last win- profile. Eligible clients must also reside is only one of a variety of services that ter. We would first like to thank every- within our district of operation, which we are offering to local seniors, all of one who took the time to fill out the is Waterville, North Hatley, Canton de which are either free or offered at a very survey – and in such great number! Your Hatley, and the Borough of Lennoxvillesherbrooke. low cost? Throughout any given month, answers proved to be very influential, as we host blood pressure clinics, caregiver they are now guiding our staff in de- You can reach us at any of these contacts support groups, men’s activities, community signing services tailored to your needs. : 164 rue Queen suite104 || 819-8214779 meals, prevention programs, information Please stay tuned for upcoming changes! || aidecomm@abacom.com || sessions, and social outings. Following this study, we are now www.comminityaid.ca All this on top of our regular services of thinking about launching two new services: Meals on Wheels, Friendly Visits, pedicare, a newsletter and a trial grocery O.P.A.L.S., and Escort -Transportation! shopping service. The newsletter will be For information about any of these a great way to stay informed of upcoming services, or any other questions, please activities at Community Aid, and give us a call or consult our website. will be a valuable source of information
Escort- Transportation provides seniors for seniors. In fact, we are looking for (and their family members) with volunteers for that project. Some of the peace of mind when getting to their tasks would include driving to and from medical, banking, or legal appointments. the grocery store and shopping with the Some seniors feel uncomfortable senior. The volunteer could be asked to driving in the city; have difficulty finding read labels, retrieve items from shelves, and dealing with city and/or hospital etc. There will be a limit on the number parking; or are nervous and do not of grocery bags, as well as a delivery option, wish to wait alone. Our friendly volunteers to address issues related to carrying pick the seniors up at their home, heavy items. There will also be a drive them to their appointment, wait financial compensation for the use of there with them, and take them home the volunteer’s car, as there is for Escort again safe and sound! We are always -Transportation. looking for more volunteers to help with Participating as a volunteer in any of this service, so please feel free to give us our services means not only ensuring
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