Purpose:
The purpose of the Port Colborne Senior Citizens Advisory Council is to:
- Advise City Council with respect to issues which have or will have an impact on Port Colborne's seniors; and
- Advise City Council with respect to ways in which Port Colborne can become a more age-friendly community for persons of all ages and ability levels; and
- Identify and advise City Council with respect to opportunities to establish policies, services and structures that support and enable seniors to live in security, enjoy good health and continue to participate fully in society.
Terms of reference:
Members:
Lesley Rickard, Chair
Valerie King, Vice-Chair
Sue Brown
Connie Buttler
Audrey Garrett
Maggie Wahl-Horne
In the Community:
The Senior Citizens Advisory Committee will have a booth set up every Friday in June at the Port Colborne Farmers’ Market to celebrate Seniors Month and share information. Be sure to stop by and say ‘hi’!
The 2022 theme is Stay Active, Connected and Safe:
- Stay active is important for your health and quality of life. Staying mentally and socially engaged is also key to good overall health along with a healthy diet and a good night’s sleep.
- Stay connected with your community. Social, cultural, learning and recreational programs help reduce social isolation and help seniors stay active, independent and engaged.
- Stay safe, protect yourself from serious illnesses with safe and reliable vaccines. Learn what financial support is available and protection from financial scams and fraud to help seniors stay safe.
Upcoming agenda:
There is currently no meeting scheduled.
Minutes:
| 2021 |
| 2020 |
| January 16, 2020 |
| 2019 |
| December 12, 2019 draft |
A few services available for Port Colborne Seniors:
| Community Support Services of Niagara |
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Community Support Services of Niagara is a volunteer based, client-driven community support services to help seniors and adults with disabilities live independently in their own homes. Call 905-682-3800. |
| Friends Over 55 Recreation Centre |
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Friends Over 55 Recreation Centre is a community centre for older adults. The centre offers various programs including exercise class, arts and craft, meals, games and bus tours. Call 905-835-731 |
| Le Centre polyvalent des aȋnés francophones de Port Colborne |
| Le Centre polyvalent des aȋnés francophones de Port Colborne has supported seniors in its community offering programs to alleviate isolation, improve mobility and celebrate francophone culture. Call 905-834-0683 |
| Meals on Wheels Port Colborne |
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Meals on Wheels Port Colborne services are available to individuals who are at nutritional risk because they are unable to prepare meals due to an illness or recent surgery, age, living with a disability or needing support as a caregiver. Call 905-835-1581. |
| Niagara Region Seniors Community Programs |
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Niagara Region Seniors Community Programs offers a variety of social, wellness and outreach services to older adults. Programs are intended to help older adults remain safe and independent at home for as long as possible. Call 905-984-2624 |
| Port Cares |
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Port Cares is a non-profit organization which provides help, hope and opportunity for all community members to achieve their potential. Call 905-834-3629. |
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Older Adult Infolink |
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Older Adult Infolink provides easier, enhanced and more centralized access to information This resource is made possible through a partnership between the Age-Friendly Niagara Council |
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