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NEW YEAR 2020

So, another 10 years has passed, and we have entered a new decade. As we look back, we reflect on how many changes we have seen or experienced and look forward to this new year and new decade with optimism and hope.

In 2020, I enter my 25th year with Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors at Home Program Inc. and as I look back on the past 25 years I think, where has the time gone? The thousands of clients I have met, many of whom are not with us anymore; however, also many that still remember my first day on the job. I think of with fondness all the dedicated staff that has served our agency and give thanks to the many volunteers who gave and continue to give of their time to enable our agency to exist.

As I enter this New Year, I have acquired the additional responsibilities as Executive Director of Renfrew & Area Seniors Home Support Inc. Both Community Support Service Agencies play a vital role in the Health Care Sector in their respective communities and I am truly honored that Renfrew Seniors Home Support has put their trust in me to lead them in this new decade.

May I extend my most sincere appreciation to each of our clients for allowing us to play a role in your lives, to our volunteers, thank you for giving of your time to us. To my staff, we would not be the success we are without your dedication and compassion for the work we do.

My wishes for each of you are blessings in abundance, may you have 12 Months of Happiness, 52 Weeks of Fun, 365 Days of Laughter, 8760 Hours of Good Health, 525600 Minutes of Joy and 31536000 Seconds of Success.

Happy 2020, Dennis Harrington, Executive Director

Happy New Year and New Decade

Raises Over $5000!There were many Angels among us this year, as our annual Angel Tree Campaign brought in over $5000 during the months of November and December. This amount raised is added to our existing Angel Tree funds and will be used over the coming year to assist clients of the Seniors at Home Program. Over the past 4 years, the Angel Tree has provided financial assistance to 93 individuals living in Arnprior and McNab-Braeside, in the amount of $9925.25. These funds have assisted with groceries, medical transportation, foot care, medications, meals, eye care, medical

devices, emergency housing, furnace oil and repairs, and dental care. Donations can be made year-round to the Angel Tree, but we are especially grateful to our community partners who assist us by promoting the campaign and accepting donations on our behalf, over the holidays. Thank you to our Angel Tree host locations, RONA, Royal Bank Arnprior, St. Andrews Presbyterian, W.O. Stinson & Son, Township of McNab-Braeside, Town of Arnprior, and the Arnprior Rural Health Hub.

Raises Over $5000!There were many Angels among us this year, as our annual

Angel Tree

SHRED DAY IS BACK!Mark your calendars and start cleaning out your filing cabinets - Shred Day is back by popular demand and will take place on Saturday, April 25th, 2020, 9am-12pm at the Seniors at Home Office Parking lot, 106 McGonigal Street West, Arnprior. Iron Mountain Shredding Services will offer secure and environmentally friendly shredding on site. The cost is $10 per banker box (measures 16 ½ x 12 ½ by 10” deep) with proceeds benefitting the Seniors at Home Program. We can accept any office paper or file folders and there is no need to remove staples, paper clips, rubber bands or small binders. We cannot accept cardboard, trash, hazardous materials, plastics, metals, CDs or DVDs. If you are a senior requiring assistance with your boxes, please contact the Seniors at Home office, 613-623-7981.

The office will be closed on Monday, February 17th, 2019, in observation of Family Day.

Income Tax ProgramIt is that time of the year; time to file your 2019 Income Tax Return!We offer a Community Volunteer Income Tax Program in collaboration with Canada Revenue Agency. Available ONLY to individuals with low to modest income and you must have a Ò simpleÓ tax situation, i.e. no self-employment or business income or expenses, no capital gains or losses, no bankruptcy files.

Our office, located at 106 McGonigal Street West, Arnprior, is open to accept your 2019 Income Tax forms starting Monday, March 2, 2020 with last day to drop off your returns on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. The service is offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between the hours of 10:00am and 2:00pm.

Please note that we will not be accepting or giving any documents outside of the hours listed above.Your completed income tax return must be picked up by Friday, May 1, 2020.

As reminders please make sure you have the following items included with your package: • T4’s from Old Age Security & Canada Pension Plan • Interest T5’s from financial institutions • 2019 Rent or property tax receipts • Medical expense receipts • Proof of date of birth • Present marital status • 2019 Income Tax return (last years’) • 2019 Notice of Assessment (last years’)

We offer the Income Tax Program FREE of charge but as we are a non-profit charitable organization, we appreciate any donations to help ensure this program can continue next year. In return, you will be issued an official charitable donation receipt for income tax purposes (2020).

If you require any further information please contact Nancy Peck, Program Coordinator, 613-623-7981 between the hours of 12:30pm and 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Seniors at Home welcomed a crowd of over 200 guests to their annual Christmas Party on Friday December 13, 2019 at St. John Chrysostom Parish Hall. Arnprior’s local fire department volunteered their time to serve a delicious turkey meal with all the fixings, catered by Jim’s Restaurant, while the musical stylings of Rick Leben entertained. Door prizes were drawn, as well as the bi-annual Mega 50/50 announced, with winner Colleen Blimkie taking home a $1,222.50 prize! Seniors at Home would like to extend a kind thanks to our agency volunteers for their time and effort, making this year’s event a great success and to Kathleen Bender and L’Arche Arnprior for creating the beautiful party favours. Special thanks to our generous sponsors; RONA, Prior Engagements, Milanos, Mama Rosas, Arnprior Villa, Island View Suites, Carp Commons Retirement Village, Knights Inn, Mel’s Flowers, Pilon Family Funeral Home, and Boyce Funeral Home.

A visit from Santa was a highlight of the afternoon. Pictured from left are Gert Murphy, Santa Claus,

Eleanor Hotchkiss, and Donna Toole.

St. John Chrysostom Hall was filled with 200 local Seniors ready to celebrate the holidays.

Nikki Rumbelow, Social Program Coordinator for Seniors at Home, lends a hand to serve the meal alongside the Arnprior Fire Department Volunteers.

It’s Always a Merry Christmas with Seniors at Home!

St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast

Join us for our annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast on Saturday, March 14th at a NEW LOCATION, the John A. Gillies Recreation Centre, 138 Sarah Street, Braeside. Doors open at 8:30am, with breakfast being served from 9-11am. Pancakes and all the fixings will be prepared and served, by our agency staff, volunteers and community members. Cost for breakfast is $10 for adults, $6 for children ages 5-12, 4 and under FREE! For more information, call 613-623-7981.

UPCOMING EVENTSST. PATRICK’S DAY BREAKFASTSaturday, March 14, 2020, 9am-11amJohn A. Gillies Recreation Centre, 138 Sarah Street, BraesideJoin us for our annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast! Doors open at 8:30am, with a hearty breakfast buffet being served from 9-11am. Cost for Adults $10, Children ages 5-12 $6, and 4 and under FREE.

SHRED DAYSaturday, April 25, 2020, 9am-12pmSeniors at Home Office, 106 McGonigal St. West, ArnpriorBring your paper documents to our parking lot for shredding. Volunteers will be on site to assist with unloading. See event story on previous page, for more details.

Our ANNUAL MUSIC TRIVIA NIGHT is in the planning stages for Spring 2020! More information will be available soon…

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Dining with FriendsDate: First Wednesday of each month, 5-7pmLocation: Jim’s Restaurant, 45 Elgin Street West, ArnpriorJoin us for dinner and live entertainment at Jim’s restaurant! Cost is $14/person, for Seniors 55 and over and individuals with disabilities or special needs (any age). Price includes soup or juice, entrée, dessert, tea or coffee. Tickets must be purchased by NOON on the Tuesday before the event. Meal to be selected at time of payment. Payment can be made at our office or by phone (Visa and Mastercard accepted).

• Wed, Feb 5th -entertainment by Rita, Richard and Dorothy, meal choice Hot turkey sandwich or Meatloaf

• Wed, Mar 4th – entertainment by Lisa and Andre, meal choice of Breaded Sole or Chicken Parmigiana

Friendship DaysDate: Third Thursday of each month, 12:00-2:00pmLocation: Glad Tidings PentecostalChurch, 116 Baskin Drive WestEnjoy lunch with Friends, catered by Antrim Truck Stop and the Arnprior Villa. Cost is $10/person, for Seniors, 55 and older, and individuals with disabilities and special needs (all ages). Price includes soup, sandwich, dessert, coffee and tea. Tickets must be purchased by NOON the Tuesday before the event. Two sandwich options available for each event – selection made at time of ticket purchase. Payment can be made at our office or by phone (Visa and Mastercard accepted). Space is limited.

• Thurs, Jan 16th – entertainment Gaston Moreau• Thurs, Feb 20th – entertainment Carolyn Keays• Thurs, Mar 19th – entertainment Karl and Linda Dregishcan

Breakfast N’ LearnDate: Fourth Wednesday of each month, 8:30amLocation: Riverside Grill and Bar (formerly East Side Marios), 70 Madawaska Blvd, ArnpriorSponsored by Tierney Stauffer LLP., registration begins at 8:30am, followed by breakfast at 9:00am, and special guest speaker at 9:30am. Cost is $6 for seniors, age 55 and older. Tickets must be purchased by 4:30pm the Monday before the event. Payment can be made at our office or by phone (Visa and Mastercard accepted).

• Wed, Jan 22nd- Dennis Harrington & Becky Ranger of Seniors at Home speaking about the programs and services offered.

• Wed, Feb 26th - Kim Saunders of Arnprior Regional Health Team to talk about the Adult Day Program and Assisted Living through the Grove.

• Wed, Mar 25th - Amy Freisen from Tea and Toast to talk about assistance in all aspects of retirement living.

Thank YouTHANK YOU to Gwenn Bambury, for coordinating her Reindeer Food fundraiser in support of Seniors at Home and the various locations throughout the community who collected donations on our behalf; Jim’s Restaurant, Metro, Dollarama, Arnprior Legion, Peter’s Computer Solutions, B&B Buyback, Blair Automotive, and Royal Bank.

THANK YOU to the Arnprior Quilter’s Guild for once again donating some beautifully handcrafted holiday placemats for clients of our Meals on Wheels and Grocery Delivery program. Pictured from left to right, are Jane Wickware (Arnprior Quilter’s Guild), with Nancy Peck (Seniors at Home). Also, a special thanks to Judy and Mike Wilson from Antiques Treasures and Treats for donating goodies to fill the stockings!

THANK YOU to Lynda and Ian Fraser, from Katie Bears and owners of goZoom.ca, who gave back to their community with 100 hot roast turkey meals! Meals were prepared by Sandee’s Country Kitchen and delivered by staff of the Seniors at Home Program. Pictured from left are, Ian and Lynda Fraser, Laurie Dupuis (Seniors at Home), Sandee Rosein (Sandee’s Country Kitchen), and Nancy Peck and Maurice Burnette (Seniors at Home).

THANK YOU to BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. for donating frozen turkeys! The turkeys were a welcome surprise for some of our clients, over the holiday season! Pictured (from left to right) are Gord Hill, BWXT Manager EHS and QA, Delicious Butterball Turkey, Becky Ranger, Development Coordinator Seniors at Home, and Min Lee, BWXT Director OpEx & QA.

THANK YOU to Island View Retirement Suites for their thoughtful donation of Ò Spaghetti DinnerÓ baskets to be delivered to some of our clients. Such a wonderful idea! Pictured are Nancy Peck, Program Coordinator for Seniors at Home (left), with Alexandra St. James, Retirement Counsellor at Island View.

HEALTH CARD NOTICEAs of July 1, 2020, the Ontario Government will no longer accept the red and white Ontario Health Cards. If you do not already have an updated green Health Card, please visit your closest Service Ontario office. The Service Ontario office in Arnprior is located at 100 Madawaska Blvd and is open Monday- Friday 9am-5pm.

www.cssagency.ca613-623-7981

106 McGonigal St. W., Arnprior

• Transportation to Out-of-Town Medical Appointments – have appointments out of town? Take the worry out of travel and parking by scheduling a ride with one of our courteous and reliable volunteer drivers. They will pick you up, bring you to your appointment, wait on you, and bring you home safely. Call Laurie Dupuis for information and fees associated with this service, 613-623-7981 ext.102.

• Frozen Meals – tired of cooking? Stock up on some of our delicious and nutritious frozen meals, prepared locally in Golden Lake by Griffith Farm and Market. Unlike most frozen meals from the grocery store, our meals have no added salt or sugar and are made with fresh, organic ingredients. Some of the delicious options include; lasagna rolls, chicken alfredo, BBQ meatballs, cabbage rolls…this list goes on! Stop by to pick up a menu – we carry a hefty stock of meals in our office so orders can be filled immediately or call ahead to arrange for pick-up, 613-623-7981. Meals are $5.50 each. Delivery can be arranged for a small fee or is free when you order 5 or more meals.

• Foot Care Clinic – could your feet use some TLC? Even if you do not have concerns about your feet, scheduling regular foot care appointments is an excellent way to prevent future problems. Appointments are held Thursday’s here at the Seniors at Home office, with a skilled and knowledgeable foot care nurse. Your first visit is $27.00 with follow-up visits $25.00. This is a popular service, so we recommend you book your appointments in advance by calling Nancy Peck, 613-623-7981 ext.103.

• Home Help/Home Maintenance Referrals – Looking for a hand around the house…or perhaps you just have a question related to Senior living and are not sure where to start? We will do our best to assist you and refer you to the appropriate person or place to get the information you need. Seniors at Home has interviewed several service providers from our community and are happy to provide you with safe and reliable contact information. Call Nancy Peck for more information, 613-623-7981, ext. 103.

MAKE IT YOUR RESOLUTION TO “Make Your Life Easier”!If you are age 55 or older, Seniors at Home has plenty of programs and services to make your life easier! While many community members are aware of our programs and services, there are still many who are surprised by just how much we offer to the Seniors living in our community. Here are just a few of our services and programs that you may not know about, but that could benefit you!

We love to talk about what we do and how we can best serve the communities of Arnprior and McNab-Braeside, so please do not hesitate to call us with any questions you may have

about the services, programs, and resource referrals we offer.

How will you be remembered?“The only thing you take with you when you’re gone is what you leave behind”. John Allston, Author

Meaningful ways of Leaving while supporting Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors at Home Program Inc.

• In Memoriam • A gift made through your Personal Will • Beneficiary of you Life Insurance Policy • Beneficiary of your RRSP, RRIF, or pension

God BlessStanislawa “Stella” Bronislawa Goltz

August 10, 1924 – June 16, 2015Our thanks to those who have forwarded an

‘In-Memoriuam’ in Stella’s name.

Leave a Lasting Legacy More information Dennis Harrington

Executive Director, ABMSH 613-623-7981 dennisharrington@cssagency.ca

Meaningful ways of Leaving Your Legacy

while supportingArnprior-Braeside-McNab

Seniors at Home Program Inc.

LEAVING YOUR LEGACY

MORE INFORMATIONDENNIS HARRINGTON

Executive Director, ABMSH613-623-7981

dennisharrington@cssagency.ca

PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP Join us for our support group, the second

Wednesday of each month, 1:30-3:30pm, at the Arnprior Public Library

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