Seniors Programs and Services – An Overview
The District of Muskoka's Seniors Programs and Services helps support the health, well-being, socialization, and community engagement of community-dwelling older adults in Muskoka. Our goal is to connect older adults, families, and caregivers to information, services, programs, and initiatives in Muskoka. WISE Mobile Seniors Active Living Centre WISE stands for Wellness Initiatives for Seniors Engaged. WISE Mobile Active Living Centre offers free programs for older adults 55+ in multiple locations across Muskoka. New participants are required to complete a program registration form, available at www.seniorsinmuskoka.ca or onsite at your first program. Community Connect Community Connect is a two hour program offered once or twice a month in multiple locations across Muskoka. Each program features general interest topics, health and wellness education, fitness and balance training, recreational activities, meals or snacks for participants to enjoy, and much more! Participants are asked to RSVP by 1:00 p.m. one business day before each program.
Workshops These programs allow for progressive learning and provide older adult participants with an opportunity to gain education or develop skills that require a greater amount of time than our recurring WISE program allows for. Examples of past topics include Cooking for One, Memoir Writing, Acrylic Painting, and a handbell choir. Intergenerational Mentorship Program This program exists to connect the young and the young at heart. We have developed partnerships with several community organizations, including schools, camps, and child care agencies. HAPPY Days HAPPY stands for Healthy Aging Promotions and Programs for You. These day-long, healthy living events are held in rural communities and provide information about services available to older adults within their immediate community. The day includes exhibits, presentations, demonstrations, and a free lunch. Combined Fitness Class This hour long, non-impact class incorporates a safe cardio workout, balance training, strength and endurance training, stretching, and lots of fun! Volunteer Led Programs Senior Community Advisors (SCA) The SCA program allows the District to connect directly with seniors living in rural or remote areas in Muskoka and learn about their specific individual or community needs through peer elected volunteers. Friendly Visitor Program Develop a meaningful, fun relationship through regular, one on one social visits from one of our volunteers. Pen Pal Program Make a new friend through written communication and experience the joy of receiving a regular piece of mail. Information Line We want to ensure that when any older adult encounters a challenge, they know there is a place they can turn. Looking for a resource or service but not sure where to find the information you are looking for? Need some assistance in navigating the support system? Please contact us using the number below.
For more information or to register for programs, please contact: 705-645-2412 OR (toll free) 1-800-461-4215 ext. 4199 [email protected] www.seniorsinmuskoka.ca
Seniors Programs and Services Volunteer Opportunities
The Seniors Programs and Services Team would be thrilled to have you volunteer with us. As a volunteer you would be a vital part of achieving our goals for our programs. Volunteers touch the lives and hearts of our clients by giving of their time and talents. There are a number of volunteer positions to consider: Administrative Assistant Lend support to the Seniors Programs and Services Team in areas of copying, filing, managing documentation, and recording program information. Friendly Caller Could you spare one or two hours a month? We are looking for assistance in making our friendly telephone reminder calls for seniors programs and events. This is a great option for those who wish to volunteer from home. Friendly Visitor Volunteer Program Do you know the value of brightening someone’s day? Consider becoming a One on One Friendly Visitor! As little as a one hour visit for conversation and socializing can make a huge difference in the life of a senior who might otherwise feel isolated and alone. Flexible scheduling based on the senior and volunteer’s availability.
Newsletter Editor Our newsletter is a quarterly publication with updates from Seniors Programs and Services and a place to share good news, fun activities and snapshots of what’s happening in our community. A Newsletter Editor Volunteer will ensure the success in keeping this project going by providing assistance with gathering information, checking for accuracy, organizing content, and proofreading.
Peer Support Committee Volunteer The goal of Seniors Programs and Services is to create a community where program participants feel welcomed and supported. Peer Support Volunteers will contribute to fostering this community spirit by mailing birthday, get well, or sympathy cards to program participants.
Pen Pal Volunteer Program Do you enjoy writing letters? Do you appreciate the surprise of receiving personal mail? Imagine the joy you could bring to a senior who has limited social engagement. Become a Pen Pal to a senior in your community! Your letter can make all the difference to someone who feels alone.
Special Events and WISE Assistants Volunteer assistance is paramount in the successful implementation of seniors programs and special events. Tasks include but are not limited to set up, assisting with meal service, decorating, overseeing registration, or clean up duties.
For more information or to apply for any of these positions, please contact: 705-645-2412 OR (toll free) 1-800-461-4215 ext. 4199 [email protected] www.seniorsinmuskoka.ca
2018
Senior's
Resource
Guide
Services for Seniors in
Muskoka/Parry Sound
Elder Abuse Prevention Muskoka
Crisis – 24 Hour Service
Call 911
Ontario Provincial Police (Non-Emergency) 1-888-310-1122
Elder Abuse Ontario - Seniors Safety Line - Call if you are being mistreated, bullied or neglected to get Help 1-866-299-1011
Muskoka Victim Services – Crisis & Emergency Support After hours 1-877-229-2217 1-844-762-9945
Parry Sound Victim Services – Crisis & Emergency Support Call collect after hrs 705-938-1476 705-746-0508 Crisis Housing & Support for Abused Women Muskoka Interval House in Bracebridge 1-800-461-1740 Chrysalis in Huntsville 1-866-789-8488 Esprit Place in Parry Sound 1-800-461-1707
Canadian Mental Health Association- Muskoka Residents 1-800-461-5424 Parry Sound Residents 1-888-893-8333
Telehealth Ontario – 24 hour Health info from Registered Nurses 1-866-797-0000
For other services in your area dial 211 on your telephone or www.community-connections.ca on the web.
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Urgent Contacts & Helplines ...... 1 Crisis Help ...... 3 Emergency Shelter ...... 3 Emergency Services ...... 3 Food Banks ...... 3 Housing ...... 5 Municipal Housing ...... 5 Long Term Care ...... 5 Retirement Residences ...... 6 Mental Health ...... 6 Care Homes ...... 7 Co-housing ...... 7 Co-operative Housing ...... 7 Accessible Housing ...... 7 Accessibilty ...... 8 Equipment for Homes & ...... 8 American Sign Language ...... 8 Home Health Equipment & ...... 8 Financial Aid ...... 10 Disability ...... 11 A Guide to the Disability Tax Credit ...... 11 Heating Costs Assistance ...... 11 Medications ...... 12 Tax Preparation ...... 12 Thrift Stores ...... 12 Value Village ...... 13 Health Travel Costs ...... 13 Additional Resources ...... 13 Recreation ...... 14 Municipal Offices ...... 14 Senior Centres & Clubs ...... 17 Resources for Women ...... 17 Home Support Services ...... 19 Palliative Care & ...... 20 Private Support Services...... 20 Schools ...... 22 Employment ...... 23 Food & Nutrition ...... 24 Social Dining ...... 24 Fresh Food Baskets ...... 26 Program ...... 26 Meals onWheels ...... 26 Delivered Hot & Frozen Meals ...... 26 Government ...... 27 Members of Parliament ...... 27 First Nations ...... 27 Federal ...... 28 Provincial ...... 29 District Offices ...... 30 Municipal Offices...... 30 Health ...... 32 Telehealth Ontario ...... 32 Health Units ...... 32 Hospitals & Nursing ...... 37 Local Health Integration ...... 38 Mental Health ...... 38 Laboratories ...... 39 Walk-In Clinics ...... 39 Wellness ...... 39 Police/ Fire ...... 40 Legal & End of Life ...... 41 Safety ...... 44 Elder Abuse ...... 44 Falls Prevention ...... 45 Scams & Frauds ...... 45 Emergency Response ...... 45 Friendly Visiting & ...... 46 Wandering ...... 46 Transportation ...... 47 Parry Sound ...... 49 Veterans ...... 51 Preventing Abuse ...... 52
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Great appreciation to the District of Muskoka for providing the funding to update and edit this third printing of the Senior's Resource Guide. Thank you to YWCA of Muskoka for their support of this edition.
Previous sponsors include Human Resources and Skills Development Canada ~ New Horizons for Seniors Program and the Muskoka Community Foundation. Special thanks to the senior guide ad hoc committee of volunteers, to the Lake County Community Legal Clinic (LCCLC) and to Community Connection (Dial 211 Information Service).
DISCLAIMER
Every effort was made to provide comprehensive and accurate information from all that awas vailable at the time of printing. This resource is subject to size limitations. Elder Abuse Prevention ~ Muskoka, its directors, staff and volunteers and those collaborating in the making of this resource assume no liability for the accuracy, omissions contained or content of this guide or online presentation.
Inclusion does not constitute an endorsement of any kind, and omission does not constitute a lack thereof.
Please call ahead to confirm information and whether fees apply to avoid disappointment and unexpected costs. The information in this guide is not intended to replace the care and/or information given by your health care professional.
If you are aware of errors/omissions, or have questions or suggestions, please contact:
Elder Abuse Prevention Muskoka
Box 156 ● Bracebridge, ON ● P1L 1T6
[email protected] elderabuseprevention.ca
705-646-7677 1-866-222-1224
Please be advised of the following post publication revisions:
Inside front cover: Crises- 24 Hour Service- Please note the Canadian Mental Health Association Crises line: Muskoka Residents call 1-800-461-5424 Parry Sound Residents call 1-888-893-8333
Page 2- Urgent Contact and Helplines- Please note that the Seniors Programs and Services information line is for non-urgent inquiries 705-645-2100 ext.199 1-800-461-4215 ext.199 (within 705)
Page 17 - Senior Centres & Clubs- Addition: Town of Huntsville’s Active Living Centre 705-789-6421.
Page 17- Senior Centres & Clubs- Clarification: The Seniors Citizens Centennial Club operates the Bracebridge Centre for Active Living ph.705-645-9111
Page 22- First Aid Training- Addition: Town of Huntsville First Aid Clinics www.huntsville.ca 705-789-6421
Page 24- Social Dining Addition: Town of Huntsville Wednesday Diners’ Club www.Huntsville.ca 705-789-6421 URGENT CONTACTS & HELPLINES
211 Ontario Muskoka Victim Services Information and referral to community After hours emergency 1-877-229-2217 and social services in Ontario Bracebridge 1-844-762-9945 Dial 211 www.muskokavs.ca www.211ontario.ca Ontario Drug & Alcohol Helpline Assaulted Women's Helpline (24 hr) Toll Free 1-800-565-8603 Toll Free 1-866-863-0511 www.drugandalcoholhelpline.ca
TTY 1-866-863-7868 www.awhl.org Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline Toll Free 1-888-230-3505 Crisis Intervention www.opgh.on.ca Toll Free 1-800-461-5424
Ontario Mental Health Helpline Fem'aide Toll Free 1-866-531-2600 Helpline for French-speaking women www.mentalhealthhelpline.ca dealing with violence Toll Free 1-877-336-2433 OPP (Ontario Provincial Police) TTY 1-866-860-7082 24 Hr Communications Centre www.femaide.ca Non-Emergency 1-888-310-1122
Muskoka - Parry Sound Coordinated TTY 1-888-310-1133
Sexual Assault Services (24 hour) www.opp.ca Women's Sexual Assault Helpline: North Simcoe Muskoka Healthline 24 hr line 1-800-461-2929 A comprehensive source of information,
Bracebridge 705-646-2122 services and contacts covering: housing -
Toll Free 1-877-406-1268 healthcare - financial aid - emergencies
Parry Sound 705-774-9083 Barrie 705-721-8010 x 2450 Toll Free 1-877-851-6662 Toll Free 1-888-721-2222 x 2450 www.mpssas.com www.nsmhealthline.ca
Addiction & Mental Health Crisis Line Muskoka area 1-888-893-8333 Parry Sound Victim Services District of Parry Sound Parry Sound & area 1-800-461-5424 Crisis (call collect) 705-938-1476 Sundridge & area 1-800-461-5424 Parry Sound 705-746-0508 www.cmha.ca www.ewpsvs.ca
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Senior Safety Line For abused and at-risk seniors - over 150 languages Toll Free 1-866-299-1011 or dial 211 www.elderabuseontario.com
Telehealth Ontario Free, confidential health line. Registered Nurse 1-866-797-0000 Poison Information 1-800-268-9017 TTY 1-866-797-0007
Victim Quick Response Program
Offers support to victims who have no other financial means. The program includes Emergency Expenses, Funeral Expenses and Counselling Expenses. Toll Free 1-888-579-2888 TTY 1-877-425-0575
Seniors Programs and Services, District Municipality of Muskoka
Non- Urgent- Information line 705-645-2100 ext.199
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CRISIS HELP
Emergency Shelter Muskoka Paramedic Services District of Muskoka
Bracebridge 705-645-2100 x 209 Crisis shelters for abused women and their children. District of Parry Sound Social Services
Muskoka Interval House Bracebridge 705-645-4461 Emergency Shelter and Emergency Toll Free 1-800-461-1740 Energy Supplement Fund (ESES) • utility www.mwag.ca and rent assistance • Consolidated Homelessness Program for housing help. Chrysalis Parry Sound 705-774-9600 x 236 Huntsville 705-789-8488 Toll Free 1-877-767-6060 Toll Free 1-866-789-8488 www.psdssab.org www.mwag.ca
Parry Sound EMS 705-746-6262
Esprit Place Family Resource Centre Salvation Army Emergency Services Parry Sound 705-746-4800 Bracebridge 705-645-2602 Toll Free 1-800-461-1707 Gravenhurst 705-687-2131 TTY 705-746-4800 Huntsville 705-789-3398 www.psdssab.org Parry Sound 705-746-5391
Food Banks
Emergency Services Muskoka
Muskoka District Community Services All Saints Anglican Church Bracebridge 705-645-2412 Huntsville 705-789-2216 Toll Free 1-800-461-4215 www.allsaintshuntsville.ca www.muskoka.on.ca
Georgian Bay Food Bank Social assistance • community housing • Port Severn 705-538-2337 ext 261 long term care • emergency shelter fund Toll Free 1-800-567-0187 ext 261 • rent bank program • utility and www.gbtownship.ca mortgage assistance • homelessness
MacTier Food Bank 705-774-1756
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Manna Food Bank Powassan and District Food Bank Bracebridge 705-646-0114 705-724-3015 www.mannafoodbank.ca Salvation Army Rainbow Country Church Salvation Army Food Banks Parry Sound 705-746-5391
Bracebridge 705-645-2602 Sundridge Food BankProgram Gravenhurst 705-687-2131 705-384-7017 Huntsville 705-789-3398
Table Soup Kitchen Foundation Huntsville 705-783-5827 www.thetablesoupkitchen.com
West Muskoka Food Bank Glen Orchard 705-644-0684 http://westmuskokafoodbank.org
Parry Sound
Argyle and District Food Bank 705-729-5174
Burk's Falls and District Food Bank 705-382-3989
Callander and Area Food Bank 705-752-0777
Good Happenings Food Bank South River 705-386-2615
Harvest Share Parry Sound 705-774-9111
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HOUSING
Long Term Care North Simcoe Muskoka Muskoka Healthline **
A comprehensive source of information, Fairvern Nursing Home services and contacts covering all aspects Huntsville 705-789-6011 healthcare and includes housing options. www.fairvernnursinghome.ca
Barrie 705-721-8010 x 2450 Toll Free 1-888-721-2222 x 2450 Muskoka Landing www.nsmhealthline.ca Huntsville 705-788-7713 www.jarlette.com
Muskoka Shores Care Community Municipal Housing (formerly Leisureworld) Gravenhurst 705-687-3444
www.siennaliving.ca
Muskoka
The Pines Long Term Care Home Muskoka District Municipal Office Bracebridge 705-645-4488 Bracebridge 705-645-2231 www.thepinesltc.ca
(705) area code only 1-800-461-4210 Automated System 705-645-2100 Parry Sound www.muskoka.on.ca
Belvedere Heights Parry Sound 705-746-5871 Parry Sound www.belvedereheights.com
District of Parry Sound Social Services Eastholme Home for the Aged
Parry Sound 705-774-9600 Powassan 705-724-2005
Toll Free 1 877-767-6060 www.eastholme.ca South River 705-386-2358 Toll Free 1-800-661-3230 Lady Isabelle Nursing Home www.psdssab.org Trout Creek 705-723-5232 www.ladyisabelle.ca
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Lakeland Long Term Care Facility Chartwell Select Muskoka Traditions Parry Sound 705-746-9667 Huntsville 705-789-0012 www.lakelandltc.com www.chartwell.com
Rogers Cove Retirement Home Huntsville 705 789-1600 Retirement Residences www.chartwell.com
Muskoka Parry Sound
Castle Peak Retirement Residence Gardens of Parry Sound Retirement Res Bracebridge 705-646-0808 Parry Sound 705-746-8558 www.castlepeakmuskoka.com www.gardensofparrysound.ca
Country Moments Retirement Home Serenity Seniors Residence Huntsville 705-787-1639 Parry Sound 705-774-9682 www.country-moments.com www.serenityhome.ca
Granite Ridge Retirement Residence Southwind Retirement Home Gravenhurst 705-687-0007 South River 705-386-0846 www.retiremuskoka.com
Gravenhurst Manor
Gravenhurst 705-687-3356 Mental Health www.themanoratgravenhurst.ca
Doe Lake Residence James Street Place Gravenhurst 705-687-6285
Bracebridge 705-645-1431 Lang Residence
www.chartwell.com Gravenhurst 705-687-5978
Mary Lake Retirement Residence Muskoka North Residential Port Sydney 705-571-3425 Gravenhurst 705-687-6199 www.marylakeretirementresident.com
Muskoka Hills Retirement Villa Bracebridge 705-645-6364 www.muskokahillsretirement.com
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Care Homes Huntsville Legion Seniors Manor 705-789-6812
The Home In Muskoka Port Sydney 705-385-0459 Accessible Housing
The Friends
Co-housing Serving Muskoka & Parry Sound 705-746-5102
Solterra Co-housing 705-645-0007 Toll Free 1-888-746-5102 www.thefriends.on.ca 1-877-833-0007
Co-operative Housing
Bethune Housing Co-operative Inc Gravenhurst 705-687-7305
“It matters not the number of years in your life. It is the life in your years.” ~ Abraham Lincoln
“Ask not what you can do for your country. Ask what’s for lunch.” ~ Orson Welles
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ACCESSIBILTY
American Sign Language North Simcoe Muskoka Healthline ** Deaf Access Simcoe Muskoka A comprehensive source of information, Barrie 705-728-3577 services and contacts covering all aspects Toll Free 1-844-728-3511 healthcare including accessibility. TTY 705-728-3599 Barrie 705-721-8010 x 2450 www.deafaccess.ca Toll Free 1-888-721-2222 x 2450 www.nsmhealthline.ca Ontaro Interpreting Services
Canadian Hearing Society Toll Free 1-855-656-3748 Equipment for Homes & TTY 1-877-843-0368 www.chs.ca Vehicles
Accessibility Resource Centre Bell Canada Relay - Accessibility Information and guidance for people Services Centre requiring Assistive Devices, Vehicle Toronto 1-800-268-9243 Modifications, and Accessible Home TTY 1-800-268-9242 Renovations • Funding Sources • Falls www.bell.ca/accessibility_services
Prevention Barrie 705-737-3263 Home Health Equipment & Toll Free 1-800-465-1133 Vehicles TTY 705-737-3242 www.ilssimcoe.ca These businesses offer a range of home Assistive Devices Program (ADP) health care and mobility products
Financial assistance for: communications Simcoe devices • diabetic supplies • enteral feeding supplies • hearing aids • orthotic AccessRamp and Mobility Systems devices • ostomy supplies • pressure Toll Free 1-855-700-7267 modification devices • prosthetics • www.accessramp.ca respiratory supplies • visual aids • wheelchairs and ambulation aids. Maximum Mobility Access Centre Toronto - Toll Free 1-800-268-6021 Orillia 705-326-8157 TTY 1-800-387-5559 Toll Free 1-888-232-1063 www.health.gov.on.ca www.maximumaccesscentre.com
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Medigas The Apothecary Shop Barrie 705-721-0555 Port Carling 705-765-6866 Toll Free 1-866-446-6302 www.medigas.com Heather's Home Healthcare Medical Supplies and Equipment Motion Specialties Bracebridge 705-645-7572 Barrie 705-727-1009 www.heathershomehealthcareon.com Toll Free 1-800-216-3632 www.motionspecialties.com Home Care OxygenService Bracebridge 705-645-5161 Ontario Wheelchair Access & Mobility Toll Free 1-800-461-4339 Equipment Inc www.homecareoxygenservice.com Orillia 705-327-1261 Toll Free 1-800-387-0245 Home Comfort Care Services TTY 705-329-0811 Gravenhurst 705-687-3890 www.ontariowheelchair.ca Toll Free 1-888-344-3890
www.homecomfortcare.ca
Superior Home Healthcare Barrie 705-722-3376 Huntsville's Hometown IDA Drugstore & www.superiorhomehealthcare.ca Healthcare Services
Huntsville 705-789-7534
Toll Free 1-800-461-4218 www.huntsvilleshometownida.ca Muskoka
Janice Parrott Assistive Device Exchange (A.D.E.) Database of devices for sale or free. Registered Physiotherapist
Huntsville Residence 705-789-3129 No equipment is inspected. www.assistivedeviceexchange.com
Motion Specialties Closing the Gap Healthcare Group North Bay 705-476-6449 Assessment for assistive devices/aids, Toll Free 1-888-222-2172 home and car modifications and www.motionspecialties.com assistance with funding applications, provided as part of Occupational Therapy services. Huntsville 705-788-9355 Toll Free 1-877-560-0202 www.closingthegap.ca
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FINANCIAL AID
North Simcoe Muskoka Assistive Devices Program Financial assistance for • communication Healthline ** devices • diabetic supplies • enteral A comprehensive source of information, feeding supplies • hearing aids • orthotic services and contacts covering all aspects devices • ostomy supplies • pressure healthcare including financial. modification devices • prosthetics • Barrie 705-721-8010 x 2450 respiratory supplies • visual aids • Toll Free 1-888-721-2222 x 2450 wheelchairs and ambulation aids. www.nsmhealthline.ca Toronto 1-800-268-6021 TTY 1-800-387-5559 Service Canada (CPP, OAS, GIS) www.health.gov.on.ca Toll Free 1-800-622-6232 TTY 1-800-926-9105 Canadian Hard of Hearing Association, www.servicecanada.gc.ca Sudbury Branch Financial assistance for hearing aids. Income Security Programs Requires referral by an audiologist. CPP/OAS 1-800-277-9914 Toll Free & TTY 1-866-300-2442 TTY 1-800-255-4786 Office & TTY 705-523-5695 www.chhasudbury.com Ontario Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAINS) McConnell Foundation Toll Free 1-866-668-8297 Serving Muskoka District TTY 1-800-263-7776 Financial assistance for eyeglasses, www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/credit/gains assistive devices, dentures / dental work. Bracebridge 705-645-2412 x 190 Muskoka District Community Services
Bracebridge 705-645-2412 Resource Centre for Independent Living Toll Free 1-800-461-4215 (RISE) Serving Muskoka & Parry Sound www.muskoka.on.ca Direct funding for people with physical disabilities. An independent living District of Parry Sound Social Services resource centre for information on Parry Sound 705-774-9600 education, employment, housing, Toll Free 1-877-767-6060 recreation and leisure. South River 705-386-2358 Parry Sound 705-746-6996 Toll Free 1-800-661-3230 Toll Free 1-800-634-6828 www.psdssab.org
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www.risercil.ca
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Access 2 Entertainment Card Ontario Renovates Toronto • Serving Canada District of Muskoka - Assistance for Free admission (or significant discount) home accessibility modifications.
for support persons accompanying a Bracebridge 705-645-2412 person with a disability at member movie Toll Free 1-800-461-4210
theatres across Canada - in conjunction www.muskoka.on.ca
with Famous Players and Cineplex Entertainment.
Toll Free 1-877-376-6362 x 227 A Guide to the Disability Tax Credit - www.access2.ca 1-416-932-8382 x 227 How to claim this benefit (including retroactively) on your income tax return. Ontario March of Dimes www.turbotax.intuit.ca/tips/how-to- Assistive Devices Program - Funding for claim-the-disability-amount- wheelchairs, bath aids etc. retroactively-2-5331
Home & Vehicle Modification Program MODmobility - Donate or buy recycled assistive devices such as wheelchairs, Heating Costs Assistance walkers, bath aids, etc. Toronto 1-416-425-3463 Low Income Energy Network (LIEN) Toll Free 1-800-263-3463 Toll Free 1-866-245-4182 x 5167 www.marchofdimes.ca www.lowincomeenergy.ca
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program Disability (LEAP) Customers contact the access agency Ont Disability Support Program (ODSP) listed below their utlity provider.
Toll Free 1-800-665-9718 Bracebridge 705-645-8718 Hydro One TTY 705-645-7904 United Way of Greater Simcoe County www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/s Toll Free 1-855-487-5327 ocial/odsp
Lakeland Muskoka Accessibility Resource Centre - District Municipality of Muskoka Independent Living Services of Simcoe Bracebridge 705-645-2412 County & Area Toll Free 1-800-461-4215
Barrie 705-737-3263 Toll Free 1-800-465-1133 Veridian Connections Gravenhurst TTY 705-737-3242 United Way of Greater Simcoe County www.ilssimcoe.ca Low Income - Toll Free 1-855-487-5327
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Tax Preparation Lakeland Parry Sound Assistance District of Parry Sound Social Services 705-386-2358 Toll Free 1-800-661-3230 Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)
www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/vlntr/menu- Parry Sound Power eng.html
District of Parry Sound Social Services Parry Sound 705-774-9600 Muskoka District Office Toll Free 1-877-767-6060 Please call or visit the website for dates
and locations of tax clinics in your area. Ontario Electricity Support Program Bracebridge 705-645-2412 (OESP) Toll Free 1-800-461-4210 Low income households may qualify for www.muskoka.on.ca a monthly credit on electricity bills.
Muskoka Seniors Home Assistance Parry Sound / Muskoka Huntsville 705-789-6676
Toll Free 1-855-831-8151 Ontario Native Welfare Thrift Stores Admin Assoc (ONWAA) Toll Free 1-844-885-3157 www.ontarioelectricitysupport.ca Habitat for Humanity & ReStore Muskoka
Salvation Army Gravenhurst 705-687-2131 Bracebridge 705-646-0106 Huntsville 705-788-0305 Medications www.habitatmuskoka.com
Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) Salvation Army Thrift Store Covers some of the cost of most Bracebridge 705-645-5961 prescriptions and products for seniors. Gravenhurst 705-687-6711 Ministry INFOline 1-800-268-1154 Huntsville 705-789-8125 Trillium Drug Program 1-800-575-5386 Parry Sound 705 746-9644
Seniors Information Line South River Adventist Community (Drug Co-Payment) Services Centre Thrift Store Toll Free 1-888-405-0405 705-386-7793
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Value Village Muskoka North Bay 705-476-1888
Orillia 705-327-8288 Bala 705-762-3913 www.valuevillage.com Bracebridge 705-645-8500
Gravenhurst 705-687-2801 Additional 30% discount available every Huntsville 705-789-4641 Tuesday for seniors (60+). Port Carling 705-765-5302
Parry Sound Health Travel Costs
Burks Falls 705-382-3137 Northern Health Travel Grant Program Callander 705-752-3773 Northern Ontario- Parry Sound District Kearney 705-636-5889 Travel grants help pay for transportation Parry Sound 705-746-8832 and accommodation costs for eligible Powassan 705-724-2235 residents of Northern Ontario who must South River 705 386-2906 travel long distances within Ontario for Sundridge 705-384-5655 specialty medical services that are not available locally.
Salvation Army Corps English 1-800-461-4006 French 1-800-461-1149 Bracebridge 705-645-2602 TTY 1-800-387-5559 Gravenhurst 705-687-2131 Sudbury 705-675-4010 Huntsville 705-789-3398 www.health.gov.on.ca Parry Sound 705 746-5391
Additional Resources
Contact local food banks, Salvation Army, service clubs, churches, Royal Canadian Legions or call 211.
Royal Canadian Legion
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RECREATION
Community Connection Muskoka Lakes 705-765-3156 Connecting people to services in their www.muskokalakes.ca community. To reach a Community information specialist 24 hrs/ 7days a Parry Sound week - Dial 211 TTY 1-888-435-6086 Archipelago 705-746-4243 www.community-connection.ca www.thearchipelago.on.ca
Contact information for clubs, groups Armour Township 705-382-3332 and associations (sports, hobby, shared www.armourtownship.ca interest) is compiled annually by each municipality, usually under their Burks Falls 705-382-3138 Recreation Departments www.burksfalls.net
Callander 705-752-1410 Municipal Offices www.mycallander.ca
Muskoka Carling 705-342-5856 www.carlingtownship.ca Bracebridge Recreation 705-645-3037 www.bracebridge.ca Chisholm 705-724-3526
Georgian Bay Township 705-538-2337 www.chisholm.ca
Toll Free 1-800-567-0187 www.gbtownship.ca Joly Township 705-384-5428 www.townshipofjoly.com
Gravenhurst 705-687-3412 www.gravenhurst.ca Kearney 705-636-7752 www.townofkearney.com
Huntsville 705-789-1751 Toll Free 1-888-696-4255 Machar Township 705-386-7741 TTY 705-789-1768 www.machartownship.net www.huntsville.ca Magnetawan 705-387-3947
Lake of Bays 705-635-2272 www.magnetawan.com Toll Free 1-877-566-0005 www.lakeofbays.on.ca McDougall 705-342-5252 www.mcdougall.ca
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McKellar 705-389-2842 Libraries www.township.mckellar.on.ca Many libraries offer internet access, shut in services, photocopying, services for McMurrich/Monteith 705-685-7901 the visually and hearing impaired. www.mcmurrichmonteith.com Call for information on availability.
Nipissing 705-724-2144 Muskoka www.nipissingtownship.com Bala 705-762-1086 Parry Sound 705-746-2101 www.olsn.ca/muskokalakes www.parrysound.ca
Bracebridge 705-645-4171
Township of Perry 705-636-5941 www.bracebridgelibrary.ca www.townshipofperry.ca
Honey Harbour 705-756-8851 Powassan 705-724-2813 www.gbpl.ca www.powassan.net
MacTier 705-375-5430 Ryerson 705-382-3232 www.gbpl.ca www.ryersontownship.ca
Gravenhurst 705-687-3382 Seguin 705-732-4300 www.gravenhurst.ca/en/library.asp Toll Free 1-877-473-4846
www.seguin.ca Huntsville 705-789-5232
www.huntsvillelibrary.ca South River 705 386-2573
www.southriverontario.com Dwight 705-635-3319
www.lakeofbayslibrary.ca Strong Township 705-384-5819
www.strongtownship.com Baysville 705-767-2361
www.lakeofbayslibrary.ca Sundridge 705-384-5316
www.sundridge.ca Milford Bay 705-764-0283 www.librarytechnology.org/library/30767 Whitestone 705-389-2466 www.whitestone.ca Port Carling 705-765-5650 www.olsn.ca/muskokalakes
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Port Severn 705-818-7749 Kearney 705-636-5849 www.gbpl.ca www.olsn.ca/kearney
Rosseau 705-732-4231 Magnetawan First Nation 705-383-2477 www.sequinpubliclibraries.ca
Magnetawan 705-387-4411 Vankoughnet 705-645-7548 www.magnetawanlibrary.ca
Wahta 705-762-2354 McKellar 705-389-2611 www.wahtamohawks.ca www.mckellarpubliclibrary.ca
Walkers Point 705-687-9965 Parry Sound 705-746-9601 www.walkerspointlibrary.cm www.parrysoundlibrary.com
Point au Baril 705-366-2515 Parry Sound www.thearchipelago.on.ca
Burks Falls 705-382-3327 Powassan 705-724-3618 www.burksfallslibrary.com www.powassanlibrary.ca
Callander 705-752-2544 Shawanaga 705-366-2029 Ext 23 www.mycallander.ca/library
Emsdale 705-636-5454 South River/Machar 705-386-0222 www.olsn.ca/perrylibrary www.olsn.ca/srmupl "Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art." ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
“Keeping up the appearance of having all your marbles is hard work, but important.” ~ Sara Gruen, Water for Elephants
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Sundridge-Strong 705-384-7311 Parry Sound www.olsn.ca/sundridgestronglibrary
Parry Sound Seguin Seniors Drop-In Whitestone-Hagerman 705-389-3311 Centre www.olsn.ca/whitestonelibrary Parry Sound 705-746-7186
South River Friendly Circle Senior's Senior Centres & Clubs Drop In Centre 705-386-0322
Muskoka Sundridge Happy Gang 705-384-7351 or call 705-384-2912
Baysville Autumn Leaves Seniors 705-767-3579 Trout Creek Seniors Friendship Club Powassan 705-723-5201 Senior Citizens Centennial Club
Bracebridge 705-645-9111 Young At Heart Senior Citizen's Club Burk's Falls 705-382-2023 Dorset Seniors' Club 705-766-2278 or call 705-766-9347 Resources for Women Dwight Lakeview Srs 705-571-3757
Muskoka Women's Advocacy Group Gravenhurst Srs Club 705-687-8126
Bracebridge 705-645-4461 Huntsville Srs Club 55 705-789-9783 Toll Free 1-800-461-1740
Huntsville 705-789-8488 Port Cunnington Srs 705-635-1765 Toll Free 1-866-789-8488 www.mwag.ca Ryde Community Centre 705-687-4200
YWCA - Muskoka District Sprucedale Seniors
Friendship Club 705-685-7471 • Women's Wellness • Women in or call 705-685-7938 Business • Girlz Unplugged
• Senior Women • Women of Distinction
Utterson Live Wires 705-385-2648 • Business of Life •YWCA encore (post or call 705-385-2689 breast cancer exercise program) Bracebridge 705-645-9827 Wellness Initiative for Seniors Engaged www.ywcamuskoka.com (W.I.S.E. Clubs) 705-645-2100 x 199 mobile 705-394-8577
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Gravenhurst Women's Centre Bear Wise 24/7 Reporting Hotline Gravenhurst 705-687-6500 Toll Free 1-866-514-2327
TTY 705-945-7641 Women's Own Resource Centre (WORC) www.ontario.ca/bearwise
Almaguin Highlands Information, referral, workshops, Bear with Us Inc. individual support & community events. Serving Parry Sound & Muskoka South River 705-386-9672 Sprucedale 705 685-7830 Toll Free 1-888-640-8668 Mobile 705-571-4397 www.womensownresource.org www.bearwithus.org
Animals Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
Bracebridge 705-645-8747 Parry Sound 705-746-4201 Ontario Society for the Prevention of www.mnr.gov.on.ca Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA)
Provincial Toll Free 1-888-668-7722 Solitudes Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Serving Parry Sound & Muskoka Bracebridge 705-645-6225 Kearney 705 636-0309 www.muskoka.ontariospca.ca www.solitudeswildlifecentre.com
Huntsville 705-224-0112 www.muskokaanimalrescue.com "Growing old is Orillia 705-325-1304 mandatory; www.orillia.ontariospca.ca growing up is South River 705-386-0020 optional." A Wing and a Prayer ~ Chili Davis Bird Rehabilitation Centre
Port Sydney 705-385-1488
Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary Rosseau 705 732-6368 After Hours 705-644-4122 "Old age ain't no www.aspenvalley.ca place for sissies." ~ Bette Davis
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HOME SUPPORT SERVICES
North Simcoe Muskoka Home At Last (HAL) Healthline ** A free service providing patient transition A comprehensive source of information, from hospital to home. The trained services and contacts covering all aspects attendant will go home with the patient healthcare including home support. and stay until they are settled. Barrie 705-721-8010 x 2450 1-800-565-4145 ext 223 Toll Free 1-888-721-2222 x 2450 www.nsmhealthline.ca The Friends Serving Parry Sound & Muskoka Services for clients with a physical The Home and Community Care disability, who can direct their own care numbers listed below provide an access and require assistance with personal care point to health and personal support • Outreach Program provides personal services to help individuals live support and homemaking services • independently at home or to assist them respite care • Adult Day Away Program • in making the transition to a long-term caregiver support program • in-home care home. Information about and links respite services to family caregivers. individuals to services available in the Toll Free 1-888-746-5102 community Muskoka/Parry Sd 705-746-5102 www.thefriends.on.ca Home and Community Care
North East LHIN Muskoka Seniors Home Assistance Provincial 310-2222 Serving Huntsville, Lake of Bays North Bay: 1-888-533-2222 Township, Muskoka District Parry Sound: 1-800-440-6762 Friendly Visiting • Telephone healthcareathome.ca/northeast Reassurance • Friendship Luncheons • Frozen Meal Program • Transportation Service • Free income tax preparation. North Simoce Muskoka LHIN 705-789-6676 Barrie 705-721-8010 Volunteer and Transportation Program Toll Free 1-888-721-2222 Karen Waters 705-789-6676 ext 23 www.muskokaseniors.org healthcareathome.ca/nsm/
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Palliative Care & Private Support Services
Bereavement These fee for service businesses may The Hospice and Palliative Care provide nursing, personal care and home Networks listed below offer family- support services. centred care programs to assist those Canadian Red Cross diagnosed with a terminal illness and their families. Support is available in To support seniors and vulnerable home, hospital or nursing home. individuals throughout Ontario at home Volunteers provide non-medical support, through community support services companionship, assistance with light including transportation, nutrition household duties, and simple comfort programs and personal support services measures • Grief & bereavement support. North Bay 705-472-5760 Algonquin Family Health Team Simcoe Muskoka Palliative Care- HOPE Huntsville Toll Free 1-800-387-2251 Dorset 705-766-0866 Sudbury 705-674-0737 Huntsville 705-787-0846 www.redcross.ca www.algonquinfht.ca
Cangrands
Hospice Huntsville 705-789-6878 www.hospicehuntsville.com Internet based support group providing
kinship support for caregiver families Hospice Muskoka 705-646-1697 Huntsville 705-789-3956 www.hospicemuskoka.com www.cangrands.com
Hospice - West Parry Sound CarePartners
705-746-4540 x 1416 www.parrysoundhospice.ca We accommodate any level of care
required whether that is 24 hours a day, Near North Palliative Care Network seven days a week, or as little as once a Nipissing/ParrySound 705-497-9239 month. North Bay 1-800-287-9441 North Bay / Parry Sound www.nnpcn.com 1-866-886-4172
Simcoe Muskoka 1-866-886-4171 North Simcoe Muskoka Hospice www.carepartners.ca Palliative Care Network Orillia 705-325-0505 Toll Free 1-877-235-2224 www.nsmhpcn.ca
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Closing the Gap Healthcare Saint Elizabeth Health Care Muskoka / Parry Sound Barrie 705-737-5055 Huntsville 705-788-9355 Toll Free 1-888-737-5055 Toll Free 1-855-687-8707 www.saintelizabeth.com www.closingthegap.ca
Seniors for Seniors Community Solutions Limited Bracebridge 705-645-0199 Rehabilitation and support services, Toll Free 1-877-719-1444 attendant care for acquired brain injury, www.seniorsforseniors.ca spinal cord injury and strokes. Nobel 705-342-9750 Head Office 1-800-430-6523 Stay at Home Support Services www.commsolltd.com Muskoka / Parry Sound 705-641-9611
Harmony Home Health Care The Friends
Parry Sound 705-346-0708 Muskoka / Parry Sound 705-687-5100 Toll Free 1-855-687-5100
Helping Hands www.thefriends.on.ca Orillia 705-325-7861
helpinghandsorillia.ca Time Together
Huntsville 705-789-5911 Home Care Muskoka or call 705-788-4372
Bracebridge 705-645-0099 Toll Free 1-877-645-0099 VON Canada
www.homecaremuskoka.ca Barrie 1-800-565-4145
North Bay 1-800-265-5379 Muskoka Seniors and Special Services www.von.ca
Gravenhurst 705-687-5334 We Care Home Health Services ParaMed Home Health Care, Muskoka Muskoka District Huntsville 705-788-9899 Barrie 705-734-2235
1-800-463-3965 Toll Free 1-800-842-3757
www.paramed.com www.cbi.ca
Peace of Mind Elder Care Muskoka Mobile 705-327-9418 Toll Free 1-888-367-1772 www.muskokaseniorcare.com
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SCHOOLS Colleges / Universities Canadian Red Cross
Gravenhurst 705-687-3903 Canadore College www.greatmooseadventures.com
Parry Sound Campus 705-746-9222 Bracebridge Sportsplex 705-645-3037
North Bay 1-855-495-7915 www.bracebridge.ca www.canadorecollege.ca
St John Ambulance Simcoe Muskoka Georgian College, Muskoka Campus Barrie 705-726-0991
Bracebridge 705-646-7629 Toll Free 1-800-269-0968 www.georgiancollege.ca www.sja.ca
Distance Learning Literacy
Canadian Virtual University / Adult Education & Training Centre L'Universite Virtuelle Canadienne Bracebridge 705-645-2646 Searchable database of 2,500 distance Gravenhurst 705-687-5422 and online courses from 10 accredited Huntsville 705-789-4764 Canadian universities www.anewstart.ca www.cvu-uvc.ca
Literacy & Basic Skills Contact North Bracebridge 705-646-5651 Each access centre is equipped with www.anewstart.ca distance education technologies.
Bracebridge 1-855-699-6330 Almaguin Adult Learning Centres
Dokis First Nation 1-877-999-9149 Burks Falls 705-382-6086 x 3232 Nipissing First Nation 1-877-999-9149 Powassan 705-724-2813 x 239 North Bay 1-855-352-7226 South River 705-386-0764 Parry Sound 1-855-352-1531 www.almaguinadultlearning.org South River 1-877-999-9149
Wasauksing First Nation 1-877-999-9149 Literacy Society of South Muskoka www.studyonline.ca Gravenhurst 705-687-9323 1-800-293-9020 www.literacysocietysouthmuskoka.org First Aid Training
Action First Aid YMCA Literacy Services Bracebridge 1-866-347-7824 Huntsville 705-789-1850 www.actionfirstaid.ca www.ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca
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EMPLOYMENT
Employment North, Ontario North Simcoe Muskoka Employment Services Gravenhurst 705-687-6350 Healthline ** Sundridge 705-384-1110 A comprehensive source of information, Toll Free 1-800-461-5541 services and contacts covering all aspects www.employmentnorth.com healthcare and provides employment resources. Muskoka Small Business Centre Barrie 705-721-8010 x 2450 Bracebridge 705-646-9021 Toll Free 1-888-721-2222 x 2450 www.muskokasmallbusiness.ca www.nsmhealthline.ca
YWCA Muskoka Bracebridge 705-645-9827 Employment Ontario Hotline www.ywcamuskoka.com Toll Free 1-800-387-5656
TTY 1-866-533-6339 Women's Own Resource Centre (WORC) www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/employmentontar South River 705-386-9672 io Toll Free 1-888-640-8668 www.womensownresource.org ServiceOntario Business Info Line 1-416-212-8888
Toll Free 1-888-745-8888 YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka TTY 1-800-268-7095 Employment Services www.ontario.ca Gravenhurst 705-687-9899 Huntsville 705-787-0349 Service Canada Centre Parry Sound 705-746-8480 Toll Free 1-800-622-6232 www.ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca TTY 1-800-926-9105 www.servicecanada.gc.ca
Agilec (formerly Northern Lights) Employment Services Bracebridge 705-646-2092 Burks Falls 705-382-6100 www.agilec.ca
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FOOD & NUTRITION
North Simcoe Muskoka West Muskoka Food Bank Healthline ** Glen Orchard 705-644-0684
A comprehensive source of information, services and contacts covering all aspects Parry Sound healthcare including food & nutrition. Barrie 705-721-8010 x 2450 Argyle and District Food Bank Toll Free 1-888-721-2222 x 2450 705-729-5174 www.nsmhealthline.ca
Burk's Falls and District Food Bank
705-382-3989 Food Banks
Muskoka Callander and Area Food Bank 705-752-0777 All Saints Anglican Church Good Happenings Food Bank Huntsville 705-789-2216 South River 705-386-2615 www.allsaintshuntsville.ca
Harvest Share Georgian Bay Food Bank Parry Sound 705-774-9111
Port Severn 705-538-2337 ext 261 Toll Free 1-800-567-0187 x 261 Powassan and District Food Bank www.gbtownship.ca 705-724-3015
MacTier Food Bank 705-774-1756 Salvation Army Rainbow Ctry Church Parry Sound 705-746-5391
Manna Food Bank Bracebridge 705-646-0114 Sundridge Food Bank www.mannafoodbank.ca Residence 705-384-7017
Salvation Army Food Banks Bracebridge 705-645-2602 Social Dining
Gravenhurst 705-687-2131 Huntsville 705-789-3398 Many senior clubs, churches and groups
host friendly luncheons, dinners, pot Table Soup Kitchen Foundation lucks and get-togethers where food is Huntsville 705-783-5827 enjoyed in an environment welcoming to www.thetablesoupkitchen.com older adults.
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Dates, times, locations and any costs are Parry Sound subject to change. Please call in advance to confirm. Belvedere Heights Community Lunch & Learn Muskoka Parry Sound 705-746-5602 x 2217
Baxter Community Volunteer Group Toll Free 1-800-883-0058 www.belvedereheights.com Port Severn Residence 705-756-8843 East Parry Sound Community Support
Bracebridge United Church Wheels to Meals 705-645-5713 Powassan 705-724-6028 www.bracebridgeunitedchurch.ca Toll Free 1-888-521-0000 www.eastholme.ca/community.htm
Muskoka Seniors Home Assistance Huntsville 705-789-6676 x 24 Harvest Share Parry Sound 705-774-9111 Baysville/Dorset 705-789-6676 x 27 Volunteer and Transportation bookings 705-789-0876 Salvation Army - Family Services Rainbow Country Church Parry Sound 705 746-5391 Pinegrove Fellowship Baptist Church Bracebridge 705-645-4771 www.pinegrovefellowship.com St Andrew's Church Parry Sound 705-746-9612 www.standrewsparrysound.org Table Soup Kitchen Foundation, Food Bank & Soup Kitchen Huntsville 705-783-5827 St. James United Church www.thetablesoupkitchen.com Parry Sound 705-746-8553
Trinity United Church Gravenhurst 705-687-2542 www.trinityisourchurch.com
TGIF -Drop in Friday Dining Gravenhurst 705-645-2412 ext.237
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Fresh Food Baskets East Parry Sound Community Support Powassan 705-724-6028 Program Toll Free 1-888 521-0000 www.eastholme.ca/community.htm Various locations throughout Muskoka - Enables all residents, regardless of Salvation Army - Family Services income, to buy in bulk and purchase Rainbow Country Church Mobile Unit fresh fruit and vegetables at a discount Parry Sound 705 746-5391 price once a month. Bracebridge 705-645-2412 ext 333
Contact Heather Elliot [email protected] www.muskokacommunity.ca click - key initiatives - fresh food basket
“All you need is love... Meals onWheels but a little chocolate Delivered Hot & Frozen Meals now and then doesn't
Muskoka hurt.”
Baxter Community Volunteer Group ~ Charles M. Schulz Port Severn 705-756-8843 Bala & area 705-762-5876
Bracebridge 705-645-0097 Burks Falls / Huntsville 705-789-4922 “Seize the moment...
Muskoka Seniors Home Assistance remember all those Huntsville 705-789-6676 x 27 Volunteer and Transportation bookings women on the Titanic 705-789-0876 who waved off the Parry Sound dessert cart.”
Belvedere Heights Community Support ~ Erma Bombeck Parry Sound 705-746-5602 x 2217 Toll Free 1-800-883-0058 www.belvedereheights.com
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GOVERNMENT
Members of Parliament Magnetawan First Nation Federal and Provincial Britt 705-383-2477 www.magnetawanfirstnation.com
Tony Clement, Member of Parliament Toll Free 1-866-375-8669 Moose Deer Point First Nation Bracebridge 705-645-1593 Mactier 705-375-5209 www.moosedeerpoint.com Huntsville 705-789-4640 Parry Sound 705-746-9053 www.tonyclement.ca Shawanaga First Nation Nobel 705-366-2526 www.shawanagafirstnation.ca Norm Miller, Member of Provincial Parliament Bracebridge 705-645-8538 Wahta Mohawk First Nation Toll Free 1-888-267-4826 Bala 705-762-2354 Parry Sound 705-746-4266 Toll Free 1-877-678-6754 Toll Free 1-888-701-1176 www.wahtamohawks.com
www.normmillermpp.ca Wasauksing First Nation
Parry Sound 705-746-2531 www.wasauksing.ca
First Nations Available community resources and Health & Wellness programs, such as housing, education, employment, health & wellness and North Simcoe Muskoka Healthline more, may be accessed through the appropriate Band Councils. A comprehensive source of information,
services and contacts covering all aspects Band Councils of physical and mental healthcare.
Barrie 705-721-8010 x 2450 Dokis First Nation Toll Free 1-888-721-2222 x 2450 Dokis 705-763-2200 www.nsmhealthline.ca www.dokisfirstnation.com (click "Indigenous Communities"
Henvey Inlet First Nation under your health for additional native Pickerel 705-857-2331 resources) www.hifn.ca
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B’saanibamaadsiwin Native Mental North Bay Indian Friendship Centre Health Program 705-472 2811 Parry Sound 705-746-2512 www.nbifc.org
Toll Free 1-866-829-7049 First Nations, Inuit and Aboriginal Parry Sound Friendship Centre Health - Non-Insured Health Benefits 705-746-5970 Ottawa 613-952-0087 www.facebook.com/parry-sound- Toll Free 1-800-640-0642 friendship-centre-587549984647537 TTY 1-800-267-1245 www.hc-sc.gc.ca Federal
Portal to all Federal Programs Wahta Community Health Hub Bala 705-762-1274 Service Canada – Access to all federal www.ccfht.ca services & programs incl. CPP and OAS. Native Health Services (Health Canada) Service Canada Parry Sound 705-746-5807
Toll Free 1-866-225-0709 Toll Free 1-800-622-6232 www.hc-sc.gc.ca TTY 1-800-926-9105 www.servicecanada.gc.ca Southern Ontario Aboriginal Diabetes
Initiative - Central Region Service Canada Centres Toll Free 1-888-514-1370 (both - walk in only – M-F 8:30 – 4:00) www.soadi.ca Bracebridge Parry Sound 98 Manitoba St. 74 James St. Police – Non Emergency 2nd Floor 2nd Floor
Anishinabek Police Services - Shawanaga, Wasauksing and Mail – Post Offices Magnetawan Detachments Nobel 705-366-2534 Toll Free 1-866-607-6301 North Bay 705-472-0270 www.canadapost.ca www.apscops.org Muskoka
Friendship Centres Bala 705-762-5412 Baysville 705-767-3988 Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre Bracebridge 705-645-9955
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Midland 705-526-5589 Dorset 705-766-9977 www.gbnfc.com
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Dwight 705 635-1350 Service Ontario Centres Gravenhurst 705-687-4630 Bracebridge 705-645-4415 Huntsville 705-789-2221 Burk's Falls 705-382-9711 MacTier 705-375-2443 Gravenhurst 705-687-6365 Milford Bay 705-764-1745 Huntsville 705-789-4616 Minett 705-765-6071 TTY 1-800-268-7095 Kilworthy 705-689-2968 MacTier 705-375-1436 Port Carling 705-765-5321 Parry Sound 705-773-4216 Rosseau 705 732-4323 TTY 1-800-268-7095 Utterson 705-385-2111 Powassan 705-724-5493 Windermere 705-769-3364 Sundridge 705-384-7022
Parry Sound Ministry of Seniors Affairs Toll Free 1-888-910-1999 Burk's Falls 705-382-3901 TTY 1-800-387-5559 Kearney 705-636-5422 www.ontario.ca Magnetawan 705-387-3756 Nobel 705-342-5351
Parry Sound 705-746-9044 Pointe au Baril 705-366-2564
Powassan Branch 705-724-2934 "How old would you
South River 705-386-2927 be if you didn't know
Provincial how old you are?"
Portal to all Provincial Programs ~ Satchel Paige
Service Ontario – Access to all provincial services and programs including: Long lives aren't Driver's licence, plates and parking permits • Power of Attorney kits • natural. We forget Landlord Tenant Board information • Ontario drug benefit applications • that senior citizens
are as much an Service Ontario invention as toasters
Toll Free 1-800-267-8097 or penicillin www.seviceontario.ca ~ Anonymous
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Ministry of Transportation Ontario Toll Free 1-800-567-0187
www.gbtownship.ca Driver/Vehicle Inquiry 1-800-387-3445
Road Conditions 1-800-268-4686 x 4 Gravenhurst 705-687-3412 Ontario Roads - call 5-1-1 www.gravenhurst.ca
www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/traveller Huntsville 705-789-1751
Driver Examination Centre Toll Free 1-888-696-4255
Huntsville 1-888-570-6110 TTY 705-789-1768 www.drivetest.ca www.huntsville.ca
Senior Driver Renewal Program Lake of Bays 705-635-2272
Toll Free 1-800-396-4233 Toll Free 1-877-566-0005
www.ontario.ca/seniordriver www.lakeofbays.on.ca
Muskoka Lakes Township 705-765-3156 District Offices www.muskokalakes.ca
Muskoka District Municipal Office Parry Sound Bracebridge 705-645-2231 (705) area code only 1-800-461-4210 Automated System 705-645-2100 Archipelago 705-746-4243 www.muskoka.on.ca www.thearchipelago.on.ca
District of Parry Sound Social Services Armour Township 705-382-3332 www.armourtownship.ca Housing & Community Services
705-774-9600 x 236 Toll Free 1-877-767-6060 Burks Falls 705-382-3138 www.burksfalls.net www.psdssab.org
Callander 705-752-1410 Municipal Offices www.mycallander.ca
Muskoka Carling 705-342-5856
www.carlingtownship.ca
Bracebridge 705-645-5264 www.bracebridge.ca Chisholm 705-724-3526
www.chisholm.ca Georgian Bay Township 705-538-2337
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Joly Township 705-384-5428 South River 705 386-2573 www.townshipofjoly.com www.southriverontario.com
Kearney 705-636-7752 Strong Township 705-384-5819 www.townofkearney.com www.strongtownship.com
Machar Township 705-386-7741 Sundridge 705-384-5316 www.machartownship.net www.sundridge.ca
Magnetawan 705-387-3947 Whitestone 705-389-2466 www.magnetawan.com www.whitestone.ca
McDougall 705-342-5252 www.mcdougall.ca Garbage Dumps / Landfill Stations
Muskoka McKellar 705-389-2842 www.township.mckellar.on.ca Baysville 705-767-2401 Bracebridge 705-645-3782 McMurrich/Monteith 705-685-7901 Dorset 705-766-9910 www.mcmurrichmonteith.com Dwight 705-635-1667 Gravenhurst 705-687-8067 Nipissing 705-724-2144 Huntsville 705-789-3071 www.nipissingtownship.com Port Carling 705-765-5955 Port Severn 705-644-3387 Parry Sound 705-746-2101 705-635-2328 www.parrysound.ca Sinclair Parry Sound Township of Perry 705-636-5941 www.townshipofperry.ca Burks Falls 705-382-2682 Parry Sound 705-746-7170 Powassan 705-724-2813 Seguin 705-732-6915 www.powassan.net South River 705-386-0001 Sundridge 705-384-9898 Ryerson 705-382-3232 www.ryersontownship.ca
Seguin 705-732-4300 Toll Free 1-877-473-4846 www.seguin.ca
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HEALTH
Parry Sound North Simcoe Muskoka Healthline ** North Bay Parry Sound District Health
A comprehensive source of information, Burks Falls 1-800-563-2808 services and contacts covering all aspects North Bay 705-474-1400
of physical and mental healthcare. Parry Sound 705-746-5801 Barrie 705-721-8010 x 2450 Toll Free 1-800-563-2808
Toll Free 1-888-721-2222 x 2450 www.myhealthunit.ca
www.nsmhealthline.ca Native Health Services
Muskoka Community Health Link Parry Sound 705-746-5807 District of Muskoka Toll Free 1-866-225-0709 Bracebridge 705-645-2412 x 219 www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/index- Toll Free 1-800-461-4210 eng.php www.muskoka.on.ca
Telehealth Ontario Free, confidential telephone health line to speak with a Registered Nurse. 1-866-797-0000 TTY 1-866-797-0007 www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/program s/telehealth
Health Units The public health programs and services include active living, flu clinics, immunization, nutrition and safe water.
Muskoka
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
Gravenhurst 705-684-9090
Huntsville 705-789-8813 Toll Free 1-877-721-7520 www.simcoemuskokahealth.org
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Health Specific Support Nipissing Detoxification Centre North Bay 705-476-6240
Addiction
Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline Drug/Alcohol Helpline 1-800-565-8603 Toll Free 1-888-230-3505 www.drugandalcoholhelpline.ca www.opgh.on.ca
Canadian Mental Health Association Alzheimer Bracebridge 705 645-2262 Toll Free 1-800-245-5036 Parry Sound 705-746-4264 Alzheimer Soc of Muskoka/Parry Sound Toll Free 1-866-829-7049 Bracebridge 705-645-5621 24/7 Crisis Line Toll Free 1-800-605-2075 Muskoka 1-888-893-8333 www.alzheimer.ca Parry Sound 1-800-461-5424 After Hours Telehealth Hotline 1-866-797-0000 www.aomps.com Arthritis B'saanibamaadsiwin – Aboriginal
Mental Health & Addiction Services Arthritis Society Client Services - Parry Sound 705-746-2512 Rehabilitation and Education Programme Toll Free 1-866-829-7049 Toll Free 1-800-321-1433 x3381 www.arthritis.ca Al-Anon Parry Sound 705-730-3307
Toll Free 1-888-425-2666 Brain Injury
Alcoholics Anonymous Brain Injury Services - Simcoe Muskoka
Bracebridge 705-646-2491 Barrie 705-734-2178 Toll Free 1-877-320-1950 www.egbdaa.org Huntsville 705-789-8992 www.braininjuryservices.ca
Parry Sound 705-746-2464 Brainworks www.aahuntsvilleparrysound.ca Huntsville 705-787-7500 Toll Free 1-877-421-7575 Ontario Addiction Treatment Centres www.brainworksrehab.com
Bracebridge 705-645-1677 Huntsville 705-784-9999 Community Solutions
North Bay 705-497-1620 Muskoka / Parry Sound 705-342-9750 www.oatc.ca Toll Free 1-800-430-6523 www.commsolltd.com
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Cancer S. Ontario Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative Toll Free 1-888-514-1370 Canadian Cancer Society (Transportation www.soadi.ca to Cancer related medical appointments)
Barrie 705-726-8032 Toll Free 1-800-263-6750 Falls www.nsmhealthline.ca
North Simcoe Muskoka Integrated Canadian Cancer Society Regional Falls Program North Bay and District Unit Orillia 705-330-3200 North Bay 705-472-9072 Toll Free 1-877-665-6065 Toll Free 1-888-939-3333 www.cancer.ca/northbay Foot Care Cancer Care Ontario Breast Screening Muskoka Bracebridge 705-645-3000
Parry Sound 705-746-4540 x 3602 Muskoka Foot Clinic Toll Free 1-800-668-9304 Huntsville 705-789-3762 www.cancercare.on.ca
We Care Home Health Services Mobile Coach 1-800-461-7031 Barrie 705-734-2235 www.cancercare.on.ca/obsp Toll Free 1-800-842-3757 www.wecare.ca Canadian Cancer Society Smokers Helpline 1-877-513-5333 Home Care Muskoka www.smokershelpline.ca (Muskoka Staffing Company)
Bracebridge 705-645-0099 Toll Free 1-877-645-0099 Diabetes www.homecaremuskoka.ca
MAHC Diabetes Education & Clinic Senior Citizens Centennial Club Bracebridge 705-645-4404 x 3600 Bracebridge 705 645-9111 Huntsville 705-789-2311 x 2312 www.mahc.ca Foot Care Clinic www.diabetescentre.com Cathy Bowes 705-645-5647
Diabetes Education Centre Gravenhurst Seniors Club Parry Sound 705-746-5461 Gravenhurst 705-687-8126 www.nsmhealthline.ca
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Nancy Schoutsen Canadian Hard of Hearing Association In-home advanced foot care Sudbury Accepted by DVA. Office & TTY 705-523-5695 Gravenhurst 705-684-9926 Toll Free & TTY 1-866-300-2442 www.chhasudbury.com
Huntsville Foot Health Centre Huntsville 705-788-0974 Canadian Hearing Society www.huntsvillefoothealth.ca Barrie 705-737-3190 TTY 1-877-872-0585 Fran Gower (RN) 705-635-1229 www.chs.ca
Foot clinic & home care Accepted by DVA Deaf Access Simcoe Muskoka Huntsville Oxtongue Lake Dwight Barrie 705-728-3577 Dorset Baysville Toll Free 1-844-728-3511
TTY 705-728-3599 www.deafaccess.ca Parry Sound Private Providers of Hearing Services
Laurie Currie (RPN) Foot clinic & home care Hearing Aid Centre
Muskoka /Burks Falls 705-787-5910 North Bay 705-474-8441 Bonnie Brown (RN) Toll Free 1-800-718-0436
Foot clinic & home care www.rayshearing.com Accepted by DVA North Bay 705-476-7241 Muskoka Audiology Clinic Theraputic Touch Foot Care Process applications for the "Hear Now" Parry Sound 705-389-3230 Fund for the Canadian Hard of Hearing
Association Bracebridge 705-646-2227 Hearing Toll Free 1-855-270-5107 www.muskokaaudiology.com Bell Canada - Accessibility Services
Communication service providing special Audia Hearing Aid Centre aids and services to extend the use of Gravenhurst 705-684-8300 telephones to persons with hearing www.audiahearing.ca challenges, sight and motion disabilities. Toll Free 1-888 310-2355 TTY 1-888 268-9242 www.bell.ca/accessibility_services
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Kimberley Hearing Centre Multiple Sclerosis
Bracebridge 705-645-3455
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada Muskoka Hearing Aids Limited Simcoe Muskoka Huntsville 705-789-9393 Toll Free 1-800-268-7582 x 8500 www.muskokahearingaids.com www.mssociety.ca
Near North Hearing Centre North Bay 705-494-9900 Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) www.lifestylehearing.ca
North Bay Audiology Clinic Ltd. Muskoka Support Group for Myalgic North Bay 705-472-1801 Encephalomyelitis (ME) / Chronic Toll Free 1-800-392-8460 Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) www.northbayaudiology.ca Gravenhurst 705-687-2305 www.meao.ca
Parry Sound Audiology Clinic 705-746-9012 Osteoporosis
Sound Ideas Audiology Parry Sound 705-746-5500 Osteoporosis Canada Toll Free 1-866-663-8801 Toll Free 1-800-463-6842 x 2319 www.parrysoundhearing.com www.osteoporosis.ca
Heart & Stroke
Paraplegic Association
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario Muskoka Chapters Canadian Paraplegic Association Barrie 705-737-1020 Ontario, Muskoka Office Toll Free 1-800-572-1572 Kearney 705-636-5827 www.heartandstroke.ca Toll Free 1-877-803-5678 www.sciontario.org Muskoka District Stroke Centre Huntsville 705-789-2311 x 2223 Stroke Nurse 705-789-2311 x 2505 www.mahc.ca Barrie 705-728-9090 x 46311 www.cesnstroke.ca
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Parkinsons
Hospitals & Nursing Parkinson Society Canada Central & Stations Northern Ontario Region Toll Free 1-800-565-3000 Muskoka www.parkinson.ca Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare
Vision Senior Assessment and Support Outreach
Team - (SASOT) Bell Canada - Accessibility Services Requires physician/nurse practioner Toronto 1-866-310-2355 referral. 705-645-4404 ext.3505
TTY 1-888 268-9242 www.bell.ca/accessibility_services South Muskoka Memorial Hospital
Bracebridge 705-645-4404 CNIB Lake Joseph Centre Automated 705-645-4404 x 3409 MacTier 705-375-2630 www.mahc.ca
Toll Free 1-877-748-4028 www.cnib.ca/en/about/facility/lake- Huntsville District Memorial Hospital joseph Hutsville 705-789-2311
Automated 705-789-0022 x 2267 CNIB Nipissing/ Parry Sound www.mahc.ca
North Bay 705-472-2710 North Muskoka Nurse Practitioner-Led CNIB Service Days Clinic Huntsville &Bracebridge Huntsville 705-224-6752 Barrie 705-728-3352 www.northmuskokanplc.com
Toll Free 1-800-563-0887 www.cnib.ca Wahta Community Health Hub Bala 705-762-1274 www.ccfht.ca
Parry Sound
West Parry Sound Health Centre Parry Sound 705-746-9321 Automated 705-746-4540 www.wpshc.com
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Mental Health
Argyle Nursing Station Ontario Mental Health Helpline Port Loring 705-757-1717 Toll Free 1-866-531-2600 www.mentalhealthhelpline.ca Britt Nursing Station 705-383-2375 Canadian Mental Health Association Moose Deer Point Nursing Station Muskoka-Parry Sound MacTier 705-375-9900 Bracebridge 705-645-2262 Toll Free 1-800-245-5036
Pointe au Baril Nursing Station Huntsville 705-789-8891 705-366-2376 Parry Sound 705-746-4264
Toll Free 1-866-829-7049 Rosseau (Ruth Dare) Nursing Station Sundridge 705-384-5392
705-732-1095 Toll Free 1-866-829-7050
www.mps.cmha.ca Whitestone & Area Nursing Station Dunchurch 705-389-1951 Canadian Mental Health Association Drop-In Centres Telehealth Ontario 1-866-797-0000 Powassan 705-724-3651 TTY 1-866-797-0007 North Bay 705-474-0518 www.wpshc.com www.nipissing.cmha.ca
Adult Protective Services Crisis Line – Muskoka 1-888-893-8333 Local Health Integration Crisis Line – Parry Sd 1-800-461-5424 Network (LHIN) Bracebridge 705-645-2262
Huntsville 705-789-8891 North East Local Health Integration Parry Sound 705-774-9809 Network Sundridge 705-384-1424 North Bay 705-840-2872 www.mps.cmha.ca Toll Free 1-866-906-5446 www.nelhin.on.ca B’saanibamaadsiwin Native Mental Health Program North Simcoe Muskoka Local Health Parry Sound 705-746-2512 Integration Network Toll Free 1-866-829-7049 Orillia 705-326-7750 www.mps.cmha.ca Toll Free 1-866-903-5446 www.nsmlhin.on.ca
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Enaahtig Outreach Mental Health Team Wellness
(Healing Lodge and Learning Centre) Orillia 705-330-4059 Algonquin Family Health Team Wellness www.enaahtig.ca Hub - Health promotion and healthy
living information and programs. Council of Consumer/Survivor & Family Dorset 705-766-0866 Initiatives Huntsville 705-789-5986 Muskoka/Parry Sd 705-384-5392 x 4228 www.algonquinfht.ca
Toll Free 1-866-829-7050 x 4228 www.mps.cmha.ca SMART Volunteer Exercise Program
(VON) Recovery Canada Georgian Bay 705-355-2200 Muskoka/Parry Sound 705-769-3515 Muskoka 705-787-1996 www.recoverycanada.org Toll Free 1-800-565-4145 x 221
Seniors' Mental Health Program (Progammes De Sante Mentale) North Bay 705-494-3054
Laboratories
Gamma-Dynacare Medical Laboratories Bracebridge 705-645-7502 Huntsville 705-789-0111 Parry Sound 705-746-6213 www.dynacare.ca
Walk-In Clinics
Bracebridge Medical Centre 705-645-1027
South Muskoka Medical Centre Bracebridge 705-646-7634
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POLICE/ FIRE
For all police/fire/medical emergencies Huntsville 705-789-5201 Call 911 Lake of Bays 705-635-2272 Muskoka Lakes 705-765-3156 Anishinabek Police Service Parry Sound 705-746-2262 Dokis First Nation Port Sydney 705-385-2337
Crisis Line (OPP) 1-888-310-1122 Monetville 705-898-2211 North Bay 705-472-0270 Nobel (Shawanaga 705-366-2534 Wasauksing Magnetawan)
"The gods do not Ontario Provincial Police deduct from one's
Local OPP Detachments life the hours spent Bala 705-645-2211 Bracebridge 705-645-2211 loving." Burks Falls 705-382-2015 ~ Ancient Chinese Huntsville 705-789-5551 Parry Sound 705-746-4225 Proverb
Powassan 705-724-2016
Community Policing
Georgian Bay Township 705-538-2337 Gravenhurst 705-687-5023 I love deadlines. I Port Carling 705-765-0597 like the whooshing Britt 705-383-2231 Huntsville 705-789-2677 sound they make as
they fly by. Fire Stations ~ Douglas Adams
Bracebridge 705-645-8258 Georgian Bay 705-538-2765 Gravenhurst 705-687-3414
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LEGAL & END OF LIFE
North Simcoe Muskoka ARCH Disability Law Centre ARCH provides legal advice and legal Healthline ** representation to those whose cases meet A comprehensive source of information, the priorities set by ARCH’s Board of services and contacts covering all aspects Directors and who meet Legal Aid healthcare including legal options Ontario’s financial eligibility guidelines Barrie 705-721-8010 x 2450 Toronto 1-416-482-8255 Toll Free 1-888-721-2222 x 2450 Toll Free 1-866-482-2724 www.nsmhealthline.ca TTY Toll-free 1-866-482-2728 TTY 1-416-482-1254
www.archdisabilitylaw.ca Advance Care Planning Seniors INFOline Capacity Assessment Office Guide to making choices about your care Ministry of the Attorney General while you are competent. Formal assessment of a persons mental Toll Free 1-888-910-1999 capacity to make decisions about www.seniors.gov.on.ca property and personal care. Toronto 1-416-327-6766 Toll Free 1-866-521-1033 Advocacy Centre for the Elderly www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca Community legal clinic for those 60 years and over who meet financial or Community Legal Education Ontario case eligibility guidelines. They provide CLEO helps people with low incomes or representation in cases involving issues who face other barriers to participate in of particular importance to seniors, Ontario’s justice system by providing including long term care, hospital them with the information they need to discharge issues, elder abuse, pensions, understand and exercise their legal rights. advance care planning, powers of Toronto 1-416-408-4420 attorney, income maintenance, retirement www.cleo.on.ca home tenancies, mental health and competency. Toronto 1-416-598-2656 Toll Free 1-855-598-2656 www.advocacyelderly.org
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Egale Canada Legal Aid Ontario National organization committed to Call toll free number for Legal Aid for advancing equality and justice for latest location and hours • not a direct lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-identified dial to an Advice Lawyer for Family Law people, and their families • an Advice Lawyer for family law is a Toll Free 1-888-204-7777 fully qualified lawyer, familiar with www.egale.ca family law and the courts, paid by Legal
Aid to give basic advice on Family Law matters. Family Law Information Centre Barrie 705-737-3400 (FLIC) Toll Free 1-888-590-3961 Information and Referral Coordinator TTY 1-866-641-8867 Bracebridge 705-645-8793 www.legalaid.on.ca Parry Sound District 705-746-4251
French Legal Advice Line Ontario Human Rights System Toll-free telephone advice service to low Works to promote, protect and advance income Franco-Ontarians residing in human rights northern and parts of central Ontario in: Toll Free 1-800-387-9080 housing (tenants only) • social assistance TTY 1-800-308-5561 (Ontario Disability Support Program and www.ontario.ca/humanrights
Ontario Works) • Canada Pension Plan • Employment Insurance Toll Free 1-877-687-2847 Parry Sound Friendship Centre Administration line: 705-674-3200 Court Worker Program • Serving Parry
Sound & Muskoka; All First Nations North to Pickerel, Ont. and South to Lake Country Community Legal Mactier and Moose Deer Point
Clinic Advice, referrals and representation to Assists First Nations people through low income residents • areas of law court procedures and referrals. The include tenant • legal clinic does not do courtworker also visits the affected family or criminal law • Offices in Parry individuals at home and while in the Sound, South River, Huntsville and correctional service facilities. Bracebridge – all contact through the Parry Sound 705-746-5970 Bracebridge office. Bracebridge 705-645-6607 Toll Free 1-800-263-4819 www.lcclc.ca
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Public Guardian & Trustee (Office of the) Serving Ontario
Helps to protect the rights and interests of certain estates of mentally incapable adults who have no one else to act on their behalf • conducting investigations • managing finances • making decisions about personal care • appointing Private Guardians of Property • arranging Legal How important it is Representaton in Capacity Proceedings • making decisions about treatment and for us to recognize admission to long term care • reviewing accounts • acting as Litigation Guardian and celebrate our or Legal Representative • administering heroes and estates Toronto 1-416-314-2800 she-roes! Toll Free 1-800-366-0335 www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca ~ Maya Angelou
Valor is stability, not of legs and arms, but of courage and the soul. ~ John F. Kennedy
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SAFETY
North Simcoe Muskoka Information and Referrals
Healthline ** A comprehensive source of information, Ministry of the Attorney General services and contacts covering all aspects Victim Support Line Toll Free 1-888-579-2888 healthcare including safety. Barrie 705-721-8010 x 2450 Toll Free 1-888-721-2222 x 2450 Seniors INFOline - Ontario www.nsmhealthline.ca Toll Free 1-888-910-1999
TTY 1-800-387-5559
Elder Abuse within a facility Elder Abuse
Ministry of Long-Term Care Senior Safety (Elder Abuse) Action Line 1-866-434-0144 TTY 1-800-387-5559
Senior Safety Line 1-866-299-1011 or call 211 Retiement Home Regulatory Authority 24/7 hotline to assist abused and at-risk (RHRA) seniors Toll Free 1-855-275-7472
www.rhra.ca
Emergency 911
Sexual Assault If the situation is an emergency and you believe that the person for whom you are Muskoka - Parry Sound Coordinated concerned is at risk, call 911. Sexual Assault Services (24 hour) Women Sexual Assault Helpline: Elder Abuse Prevention - Muskoka 24 hr line 1-800-461-2929 Bracebridge 705-646-7677 Womens Resource Centres Toll Free 1-866-222-1224 Bracebridge 705-646-2122 www.elderabuseprevention.ca Toll Free 1-877-406-1268 Parry Sound 705-774-9083 Ontario Network for the Prevention of Toll Free 1-877-851-6662 Elder Abuse (ONPEA) www.mpssas.com Toronto 1-416-916-6728 Toll Free 1-866-299-1011 www.elderabuseontario.com
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Victim Services Scams & Frauds
Support, services, information and Crime Stoppers referral to victims and witnesses Near North & Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka immediately after a crisis has taken Canada Wide 1-800-222-8477 place. Ongoing support and safety planning.
National Do Not Call List (CRTC) Muskoka Victim Services (VCARS) Register to not receive unsolicited Bracebridge 1-844-762-9945 telephone calls and faxes. After Hours Emergency 1-877-229-2217 Call from the # you wish to register www.muskokavs.ca Toll Free 1-866-580-3625
TTY 1-888-362-5889 Parry Sound Victim Services www.lnnte-dncl.gc.ca District of Parry Sound www.crtc.gc.ca Parry Sound 705-746-0508 www.ewpsvs.ca PhoneBusters / Seniorbuster (Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre) Fem'aide Assists anyone who feels they have been Helpline for French-speaking women the victim of consumer fraud or identity dealing with violence. theft by telemarketers, email, fax, phone,
Toll Free 1-877-336-2433 or businesses. TTY 1-866-860-7082 North Bay 705-495-8501 www.femaide.ca Toll Free 1-888 495-8501 www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca
Falls Prevention
Emergency Response North Simcoe Muskoka Integrated Systems Regional Falls Program (NSM IRFP) Orillia 705-325-2201 x 3851 Toll Free 1-877-665-6065 Personal emergency response systems - www.ilssimcoe.ca devices you wear that when activated connect your home phone with assistance
Staying Independent Falls Prevention Georgian Bay Lifeline Personal Coalition (S.I.F.P.C.) Response and Support Services Penetanguishene 705-549-6176 Barrie 705-721-7330 x 7808 www.simcoemuskokahealth.org Toll Free 1-888-832-6024 www.fallspreventioninfo.ca www.lifeline.ca
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Sudbury Regional Helpline Hospice Muskoka 705-646-1697 Sudbury 705-523-7000 www.hospicemuskoka.com
Toll Free 1-800-667-8019 www.helplinemedicalalarm.ca
Muskoka Seniors Home Assistance Huronia Alarm & Fire Security Huntsville 705-789-6676 x 23 Midland 705-526-9311 Volunteer & Transport Booking Toll Free 1-844-363-9311 705-789-0876
Monitoring Station 705-527-9311 x 5522 www.huroniaalarms.com Peace of Mind Elder Care
Toll Free 1-888-367-1772 Peerless Security Cell 705-327-9418 Alarm & Fire Security Toll Free 1-800-367-8091 Bracebridge 705-645-4108 Seniors for Seniors - Homecare Huntsville 705-789-6253 Muskoka / Simcoe Cty 705-645-0199 Parry Sound 705-746-2597 Toll Free 1-877-719- www.peerlesssecurity.ca 1444 www.srs4srs.ca
Transitions Home Care Friendly Visiting & Parry Sound 705-746-0500
Telephone Reassurance
We Care Home Health Services Belvedere Heights Barrie 705-734-2235 Community Support Services Toll Free 1-800-842-3757 Parry Sound 705-746-5602 x 2217 www.cbi.ca Toll Free 1-800-883-0058 www.belvedereheights.com Wandering
Canadian Red Cross – Simcoe Muskoka Barrie 705-721-3313 Medic Alert Safely Home Toll Free 1-800-387-2251 Toll Free 1-800-668-1507 www.medicalert.ca/safely-home www.redcross.ca
East Parry Sound Community Support Finding Your Way Services Toll Free 1-800-879-4226 Powassan 705-724-6028 www.alzheimer.ca Toll Free 1-888-521-0000 www.eastholme.ca/community.htm - 46 -
TRANSPORTATION
North Simcoe Muskoka MTO Senior Driver Renewal Program Drivers aged 80 years to renew your Healthline ** licence every 2 years you will have to A comprehensive source of information, attend a driver's licence renewal session. services and contacts covering all aspects A small number of drivers may also be healthcare including transport resources. asked to take a road test to have their Barrie 705-721-8010 x 2450 driving skills assessed. Toll Free 1-888-721-2222 x 2450 Toll Free 1-800-396-4233 www.nsmhealthline.ca Drive Test Huntsville 1-888-570-6110 www.ontario.ca/seniordriver www.drivetest.ca Muskoka Ambulance Communications Service - Provides emergency and non- emergency patient transportation. MTO Road Conditions Bacebridge 705-645-5119 Toronto 1-800-268-4686 x 4 www.muskoka.ambulance.ca Road Conditions 511
Parry Sound Ambulance Service
Provides emergency and non-emergency Specialized Driver Assessment patient transportation. Skill Builders Parry Sound 705-746-7416 Driver evaluations for anyone who has a medical condition that may affect his/her RNR Patient Transfer Services ability to drive. Non-urgent patient transfer service Barrie 705 727-0319 Orillia 705-327-0070
Toll Free 1-866-567-1001 www.rnrpt.com Muskoka
First Nations Inuit & Aboriginal Baysville & Dorset Health Weekly shopping trips from Dorset & Non-Insured Health Benefits Program Baysville to Bracebridge (NIHB) Medical transportation for Hammond Transportation eligible First Nations people and Inuit. Bracebridge 705 645-5431 Ottawa 1-613-957-2991 Toll Free 1-800-563-1885 Toll Free 1-866-225-0709 www.hammondtransportation.com TTY 1-800-465-7735 www.hc-sc.gc.ca
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Bala Corridor 11 Bus Royal Canadian Legion The bus runs Monday to Friday, from Need-A-Ride transportation program to Huntsville to Barrie and back, making take anyone to local medical appts. stops along the way in Bracebridge, Bala 705-762-3913 Gravenhurst, Washago and Orillia. It does not run on weekends or holidays Bracebridge Bracebridge 705-645-5431 Toll Free 1-800-563-1885 Canadian Cancer Society www.hammondtransportation.com (Cancer related medical appointments) www.corridor11bus.ca Barrie 705-726-8032 Toll Free 1-800-338-6610 Ontario Northland Bus Lines
North Bay 705-472-4500 Canadian Red Cross Society Toll Free 1-800-461-8558 Muskoka District Branch - Bracebridge Transportation 705-721-3313 Riverside Inn (station) 705-646-2239 Toll Free 1-800-387-2251 Bus Line 1-800-363-7512 www.ontarionorthland.ca Easter Seal Society Services for families of children whose Royal Canadian Legion activity is restricted by a physical Take veterans or their dependents to handicap. Transportation services medical appointments, both locally and include administration of the Northern out of the District. Health Travel Grant. Bracebridge 705-645-8500 Sudbury 705-566-8858 Toll Free 1-800-316-5730 Gravenhurst
Hammond Transportation Muskoka Airport Operating regular grocery shopping trips Gravenhurst 705-687-2194 for in town seniors • Wheelchair Peace of Mind Elder Care accessible buses are available to charter Muskoka 1-888-367-1772 Bracebridge 705-645-5431 Cell 705-327-9418 Toll Free 1-800-563-1885
Huntsville Metro Bus Huntsville Transit Weekly grocery shopping trips for in town seniors free of charge. Accessible bus Bracebridge 705-645-5431 Huntsville 705-789-5684 Toll Free 1-800-563-1885 Cell on Bus 705-788-6365 Specialized transit 705-788-8118
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Metro Bus Sudbury 705-675-4010 Weekly grocery shopping trips for in English 1-800-461-4006 town seniors free of charge. Call for French 1-800-461-1149 schedule, route and accessibility. TTY 1-800-387-5559 Huntsville 705 645-5431 Toll Free 1-800-563-1885 Belvedere Heights
Community Transportation Program Muskoka Seniors Home Assistance Parry Sound 705-746-5602 x 2217 Helps seniors with no means of transport, Toll Free 1-800-883-0058 who have medical appointments, shopping, social functions etc. Hammond Transportation Huntsville 705-789-6676 x 23 Local bus services provide transportation
to shopping, doctors and appointments. Northern Airport Service (Shuttle Bus) • Airport limo service door to door to North Bay 705-474-7942 Pearson International or Muskoka Toll Free 1-800-461-4219 Airport. www.northernairport.com Parry Sound 705-746-5430 www.hammondtransportation.com Ontario Northland Bus Lines
Huntsville 705-789-6431 Ontario Northland Bus Line Toll Free 1-800-461-8558 Parry Sound 705-746-9611 www.ontarionorthland.ca Toll Free 1-800-461-8558 TTY 1-866-472-3865
www.ontarionorthland.ca
Midland
Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport Georgian Bay Metis Council, Long Term 705-378-2897 Care Program - Escorted transportation.
Midland 705-526-6335 Victim Crisis Assistance
Parry Sound Service District of Parry Sound Volunteers provide practical help to victims including transportation. Northern Health Travel Grant Program Parry Sound 705-746-0508 Travel grants help pay for transportation www.ewpsvs.ca costs for eligible residents of Northern Ontario who must travel long distances within Ontario for specialty medical services that are not available locally.
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Port Loring Royal Canadian Legion Port Loring 705-757-2330
Powassan
East Parry Sound Community Support Services Transportation for seniors, and persons with cognitive or physical disabilities, medical appointments are priority. Powassan 705-724-6028 Toll Free 1-888-521-0000 www.eastholme.ca/community.htm
Sand Lake (Kearney & Emsdale) Return Huntsville
Hammond Transportation Monthly shopping trips from Sand Lake & Kearney to Huntsville. Bracebridge 705 645-5431 Toll Free 1-800-563-1885 www.hammondtransportation.com
South River Almaguin Highlands Air Park (formerly South River Sundridge District Airport) Terminal 705-386-2710 Administration 705-384-5428
Women's Own Resource Centre (WORC) CarPool Almaguin program South River 705 386-9672 Toll Free 1-888-640-8668
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VETERANS
Ontario Trial Lawyers Association
(for Veterans) 905-639-6852
Toll Free 1-800-567-3047
Royal Canadian Legion “Whatever gave you
Bala 705-762-3913 the idea that fear was Bracebridge 705-645-8500
Gravenhurst 705-687-2801 some kind of reason not Huntsville 705-789-4641 to do something?” Port Carling 705-765-5302 South River 705 386-2906 ~ Dan Millman
Royal Canadian Legion Ontario
Provincial Command
Soldiers’ Aid Commission of Ontario • Royal Cdn Legion Benevolent Funds Aurora 905-841-7999 Toll Free 1-888-207-0939 “Some people regard www.legion.ca discipline as a chore. Veterans Affairs Canada Services and Benefits For me, it is a kind of (All initial applications are handled by order that sets me free Kirkland Lake office) English 1-866-522-2122 to fly.” French 1-866-522-2022 www.veterans.gc.ca ~ Julie Andrews
Veterans Affairs Canada Bureau of Pensions Advocates Toll Free 1-877-228-2250 www.veterans.gc.ca
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Elder Abuse Prevention Quick Tips
Preventing Abuse Plan for your own future when you are still independent.
Be cautious of someone who requests your assets in exchange for taking care of you.
Do not rely only on family members for your care and social life. Seek outside contacts. Develop friends of all ages. Inform your family how you wish to be cared for and how you want your assets spent or maintained.
Families should examine their ability to provide care for an increasingly dependent elder. Plan ahead and learn about the community resources to help older persons and their caregivers.
How To Help
Believe the older adult has an issue. Listen to what they are saying; be non-judgmental. It may take a few visits to have a full understanding of the mistreatment.
Respect confidentiality.
Find other people who can help. Use the resources in the guide.
Help the older adult gain control over the abuse.
Do not act too quickly. Only take immediate action when a crime is being committed or the older adult needs immediate protection.
The best way to help is by providing information, options, and strategies which will cause no further harm.
Seniors Have Choices
Freedom of Choice
As an older adult you have the right to make decisions about your safety and well-being to the full extent of your capacity. This includes being informed about your legal and civil rights, and services to help you.
Assert Your Rights Ask clearly for what you need.
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The Seniors Community Advisor (SCA) program allows the District to connect directly with seniors living in rural or remote areas in Muskoka and learn about their specific individual or community needs.
A volunteer (who is a senior in the community) is elected by their peers to serve as the SCA for their communities. The SCA is provided training and begins outreach to learn more about the needs in their respective community. Each SCA has ongoing support from the District's Seniors Programs and Services staff. .www.muskoka.on.ca
The SCA program has been running since 2014 in seven locations, including:
• Ryde • Severn Bridge • Vankoughnet • Dwight / Dorset • MacTier (current vacancy) • Dwight Community Centre • Port Severn • Baysville
There are plans to include Port Carling and other locations in future.
Call Elder Abuse Prevention Muskoka (705) 646-7677 for local WEAAD events and wear purple on June 15th to show your support.
Support
Elder Abuse Prevention Muskoka
Donate online at elderabuseprevention.ca or mail your charitable tax donation to Elder Abuse Prevention Muskoka at: Box 156 ● Bracebridge, ON ● P1L 1T6
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June 2019 Activity Guide
WISE Mobile Active Living Centre
Monthly Spotlight June is Seniors Month! As a province, we specifically take this month to acknowledge, honour, and celebrate the contributions seniors make to our communities. In recognition of Seniors Month, Seniors Programs and Services is hosting a HAPPY Day healthy living fair on Friday, June 14. Please see the last page of this Activity Guide for further information.
705-645-2100 ext. 4199 OR (Toll Free) 1-800-461-4215, ext. 4199 [email protected] www.seniorsinmuskoka.ca
Funded in part by:
WISE Mobile Active Living Centre
WISE stands for Wellness Initiatives for Seniors Engaged. WISE Mobile Active Living Centre offers programs for older adults 55+ in multiple locations across Muskoka. Our core programs include Community Connect (formerly known as WISE Clubhouse), Workshops, Intergenerational Mentorship Programs, and Combined Fitness Classes. New participants are required to complete a program registration form, which is available at www.seniorsinmuskoka.ca or onsite at your first WISE program. Programs are free of charge. Although a donation box is available at each program, participants are under no obligation to contribute. June Community Connects
Formerly known as WISE Clubhouse, Community Connect is a two hour program offered once or twice a month in nineteen locations across Muskoka. Each Community Connect features education- al, recreational, or entertaining topics followed by free lunch or refreshments. Anyone 55+ is wel- come. Please RSVP by 1:00 p.m. one business day before each program by calling our infor- mation line. We love to welcome new participants and hope that you will join us at a location near you! Please note, activities and decoration themes are subject to change.
124 Alice Street, Bracebridge
Monday, June 3 Decoration Theme: Strawberry Social 1:30 p.m. Meet and Greet 1:45 p.m. Summer Smoothies
100 Oakwood Heights, Bracebridge
Wednesday, June 12 Decoration Theme: Strawberry Social 1:30 p.m. Meet and Greet 1:45 p.m. Healthy Sleep Habits—Barb Hartwick from Brainworks 2:45 p.m. Snack
200 Oakwood Heights, Bracebridge
Wednesday, June 19 Decoration Theme: At the Movies 1:30 p.m. Meet and Greet 1:45 p.m. Comfort Mitt and Milk Bag Mat Projects 2:15 p.m. Snack
175 Lofty Pines Drive Seniors Building, Gravenhurst Tuesday, June 11 Decoration Theme: Strawberry Social 1:30 p.m. Milk Bag Mats 2:30 p.m. Snack Bar Creations 3:00 p.m. Balance Exercises Tuesday, June 25 Decoration Theme: At the Movies 1:30 p.m. Meet and Greet 1:45 p.m. Red Cross Transportation Program 2:15 p.m. History and Culture of Tea with Tea Infusion
Baxter-Ward Community Centre, 279 Honey Harbour Rd., Port Severn Tuesday, June 4 Decoration Theme: Strawberry Social 10:00 a.m. Meet and Greet 10:15 a.m. Species at Risk—Muskoka Watershed Council 11:15 a.m. Lunch Tuesday, June 18 Decoration Theme: At the Movies 10:00 a.m. Meet and Greet 10:15 a.m. March of Dimes 11:30 a.m. Lunch
Baysville Autumn Leaves Centre, 12 University Avenue, Baysville
Monday, June 24 Decoration Theme: Strawberry Social 1:30 p.m. Meet and Greet 1:45 p.m. Beginner Watercolour
June Community Connects, Cont.
Bracebridge Centre for Active Living, 54 Dominion St., Bracebridge
Monday, June 3 Decoration Theme: Strawberry Social 10:15 a.m. Meet and Greet 10:30 a.m. Fire Prevention and Safety – Muskoka Fire Prevention Officers 11:30 a.m. Lunch Dwight Community Centre, 1014 Dwight Beach Road, Dwight Tuesday, June 11 Decoration Theme: Strawberry Social 10:30 a.m. Meet and Greet 10:45 a.m. Algonquin Family Health Team—Arthritis 12:00 p.m. Lunch Tuesday, June 25 Decoration Theme: At the Movies 10:30 a.m. Meet and Greet 10:45 a.m. Games Day 12:00 p.m. Lunch Gravenhurst Community Services Hub, 141 Main Street Monday, June 24 Decoration Theme: Strawberry Social 10:00 a.m. Meet and Greet
10:15 a.m. Beginner Watercolour 11:30 a.m. Lunch MacTier Memorial Arena, 9 Haig Street, MacTier Thursday, June 6 Decoration Theme: Strawberry Social 1:30 p.m. Meet and Greet 1:45 p.m. Spring Birdhouses
Thursday, June 20 Decoration Theme: At the Movies 1:30 p.m. Meet and Greet 1:45 p.m. Muskoka History with Ian Turnbull 2:30 p.m. Snack Bar Creations
McVittie Place, 102 Pine Street, Bracebridge Thursday, June 6 Decoration Theme: Strawberry Social 10:00 a.m. Meet and Greet 10:15 a.m. Medication Management 11:30 a.m. Lunch Thursday, June 20 Decoration Theme: At the Movies 10:00 a.m. Meet and Greet 10:15 a.m. The History and Culture of Tea with Tea Infusion 11:30 a.m. Lunch
Milford Bay Community Centre, 1020 Beaumaris Road, Milford Bay Wednesday, June 5 Decoration Theme: Strawberry Social 10:30 a.m. Meet and Greet 10:45 a.m. Acrylic Painting
12:00 p.m. Lunch
Wednesday, June 19 Decoration Theme: At the Movies 10:30 a.m. Meet and Greet 10:45 a.m. To Be Announced
12:00 p.m. Lunch
Port Carling Community Centre, 3 Bailey Street, Port Carling Wednesday, June 12 Decoration Theme: Strawberry Social 10:00 a.m. Meet and Greet 10:15 a.m. Hospice Muskoka Presentation—Michele DeKoning 11:30 a.m. Lunch Wednesday, June 26 Decoration Theme: At the Movies 1:30 p.m. Meet and Greet 1:45 p.m. Fire Prevention and Safety – Muskoka Fire Prevention Officers
June Community Connects, cont.
Port Sydney Community Hall, 607 Muskoka Road 10, Port Sydney Monday, June 24 Decoration Theme: At the Movies 1:30 p.m. Meet and Greet 1:45 p.m. Balance Exercises 2:30 p.m. Snack Bar Creations 2:45 p.m. Arthritis Education with Algonquin Family Health Team
Ryde Community Co-op, 1624 Barkway Road, Gravenhurst
Tuesday, June 4 Decoration Theme: Strawberry Social 10:00 a.m. Meet and Greet 10:15 a.m. “Peeps, Quacks, and Trills” - Adopt a Pond FrogWatch Program 11:30 a.m. Lunch
Severn Bridge Community Hall, 1035 Southwood Road, Severn Bridge Tuesday, June 11 Decoration Theme: Strawberry Social 10:00 a.m. Meet and Greet 10:15 a.m. Bone Health with Osteoporosis Canada 11:30 a.m. Lunch Tuesday, June 25 Decoration Theme: At the Movies 10:00 a.m. Meet and Greet 10:15 a.m. Crystal Cabural with Functional Fitness
11:30 a.m. Lunch
Torrance Community Centre, 1030 Torrance Road, Torrance Wednesday, June 5 Decoration Theme: Strawberry Social 1:30 p.m. Meet and Greet 1:45 p.m. Lua Baker, Dietician—Cottage Country Family Health Team
Wednesday, June 26 Decoration Theme: At the Movies 10:00 a.m. Meet and Greet 10:15 a.m. WISE Movie Day—BBC’s Planet Earth 11:30 a.m. Lunch
Ullswater Community Centre, 1503 Old Parry Sound Road, Utterson
Monday, June 3 Decoration Theme: Strawberry Social 10:00 a.m. Meet and Greet 10:15 a.m. Bone Health with Osteoporosis Canada 11:30 a.m. Lunch
Monday, June 24 Decoration Theme: At the Movies 10:00 a.m. Meet and Greet 10:15 a.m. Muskoka History with Gary Denniss 11:30 a.m. Lunch
Vankoughnet Village Square, 1198 Vankoughnet Road, Bracebridge Tuesday, June 18 Decoration Theme: At the Movies 10:00 a.m. Meet and Greet 10:15 a.m. Gardening Info and Planter Project 11:30 a.m. Lunch
WISE participants are encouraged to bring along a reusable container if they are interested in taking home a leftover meal or snacks.
Fall 2019 Community Connect Schedule
Housing Buildings: 124 Alice Street—First Monday of the month, 1:30 - 3:30 pm 100 Oakwood Heights—Second Tuesday of the month, 1:30 - 3:30 pm 200 Oakwood Heights—Third Tuesday of the month, 1:30 - 3:30 pm 175 Lofty Pines—Second and Fourth Tuesday of the month, 1:30 - 3:30 pm McVittie Place—First and Third Thursday of the month, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Community Locations: Baxter-Ward Community Centre—1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:00 am-12:00 pm Baysville Autumn Leave Centre—4th Monday of the month, 1:30 - 3:30 pm Bracebridge Centre for Active Living—2nd Monday of the month, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm Dwight Community Centre—2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Gravenhurst Community Services Hub—2nd Monday of the month, 1:30 - 3:30 pm; 4th Monday of the month, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm MacTier Memorial Arena—1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 1:30 - 3:30 pm Milford Bay Community Centre—1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 10:30 - 12:30 pm Port Carling Community Centre—2nd Wednesday of the month, 10:00am - 12:00 pm; 4th Wednesday of the month, 1:30 - 3:30 pm Port Sydney Community Hall—4th Monday of the month, 1:30 - 3:30 pm Ryde Community Co-op—1st Tuesday of the month, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Severn Bridge Community Hall—2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 10:00am - 12:00 pm Torrance Community Centre—1st Wednesday of the month, 1:30—3:30 pm; 4th Wednesday of the month, 10:00 am—12:00 pm Ullswater Community Centre—2nd and 4th Monday of the month, 10:15 am—12:15 pm Vankoughnet Village Square—3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:00 am—12:00 pm
Workshops
For more information or to register for any of these workshops, please contact 705-645-2100 ext. 4199 or (toll free) 1-800-461-4215 ext. 4199. WISE Participant Meeting The purpose of this meeting is to provide participants with program updates, opportunities to give program input, and a safe place to give program feedback. All WISE participants are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please RSVP to 705- 645-2100 ext. 4199. Community Services Hub, 169 Pine Street, Bracebridge Friday, June 7, 2019 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Bala Community Centre, 1008 Maple Avenue, Bala Friday, June 21, 2019 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Handbell Choir Interested in sharing your musical experience with others? Not experienced in music but want to learn a new skill? Looking for a social program where you can meet new people? If yes, the Muskoka Bell Ringers may be the program for you! Learn to play well known songs while enjoying the company of other members. Rehearsals will culminate with a performance by all three groups on Wednesday, November 27 at 1:30 p.m. Choose the rehearsal location that works best for you! Please RSVP to 705-645-2100 ext. 4199. Wednesdays beginning September 25, 2019 McVittie Place, 102 Pine Street, Bracebridge; 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Community Services Hub, 141 Main Street, Gravenhurst; 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. Port Carling Community Centre, 3 Bailey Street, Port Carling; 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.
Combined Fitness Classes
This non-impact class incorporates a safe cardio workout, balance training, strength and endurance training, stretching, and lots of fun! To register, please contact 705-645-2100, ext. 199 or (toll-free) 1-800-461-4215 ext. 4199. Ullswater Community Centre, 1503 Old Parry Sound Road, Utterson Monday mornings, 9:30—10:15 a.m. Beginning Monday, September 9, 2019
Intergenerational Mentorship Program
Seniors Programs and Services is looking for a volunteer in your community to help form a Seniors' Advisory Committee which will plan and manage an intergenerational cooking workshop in partnership with !MPACT Café and EarlyON. What will the committee do? Over the course of a series of committee meetings volunteers will plan a curriculum for the cooking workshop, develop a booklet of recipes for the program and help re- cruit fellow older adults to facilitate the 3-part series in each community (Port Severn, MacTier, Raymond, Dwight and Bala). If you are interested in this exciting opportunity please call us at (705) 645-2100 ext. 4199 or connect via email at [email protected]
HAPPY Day
Standing for Healthy Aging Promotions and Programs for You, these day long, healthy living events are an excellent opportunity to connect, learn, share, and have fun with friends and neighbours! Port Severn Friday, June 14, 2019 9:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Baxter-Ward Community Centre 279 Honey Harbour Road, Port Severn
Time Agenda/Presentations 9:30 to 9:45 Registration and Refreshments 9:45 to 10:00 Welcome/Opening Remarks 10:00 to 11:00 Booth Displays and Information Table Open 11:00 to 11:20 Heat Related Injuries—Muskoka EMS 11:20 to 12:00 Good Bone Health—Osteoporosis Canada 12:00 to 1:00 Free Lunch with entertainment provided by Gerry Chaput 1:00 to 1:30 Understanding your Finances in Retirement—Steve Renault (Middle Retirement) 1:30 to 2:15 Fitness Class—Julie Wynhofen (Lean Fitness) 2:15 to 3:00 Ten Warning Signs of Dementia—Erika Rice (Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County) 3:00 to 3:15 Door Prize draws and closing remarks
RSVP by June 10 by calling: 705-645-2100 ext. 4199 Word on WISE—Referral Program
Fill in a Word on WISE invitation—be sure to include your name, program location and your friend’s name on the card. Bring the invitation to any WISE program to enter, all returned cards will be entered in a monthly draw for a chance to WIN! Each participant will receive a $10 gift card of their choosing and must be registered with Seniors Programs and Services. We hope to have a picture with the winning participants to showcase this new program. Thank you for helping us spread the Word on WISE! JUNE 2019
What’s June is Seniors’ Month!
Inside: At Seniors Programs and Services, each and every month we Seniors’ Month recognize and celebrate the many Seniors Programs contributions seniors have made, and continue to make, to their & Services Team communities. Muskoka Bell Ringers In Ontario, we specifically take the month of June to acknowledge Community and honour seniors. Connect In recognition of this fact, we will be holding a day long Giving Back at HAPPY Day Healthy Living Fair on Friday, June 14 at the Community Baxter-Ward Community Centre in Port Severn. Connect We look forward to celebrating Seniors’ Month with each of Fitness Programs our program participants throughout the month of June. Muskoka would not be the same without you. Smartphone Photography
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John Glenn
June 2019
The District of Muskoka’s Seniors Programs and Services help support the health and well-being, socialization, and community engagement of seniors in Muskoka. Our goal is to connect seniors, families, and caregivers to information, services, programs, and initiatives in Muskoka. For information about any of our Seniors Programs and Services, please contact the Seniors Programs and Services Team.
We want to hear from you!
Seniors Programs and Services Seniors Wellness Outreach Coordinator The District Municipality of Muskoka Katelynn Laarakker 705-645-2100 ext. 4199 705-645-2412 ext. 4444 1-800-461-4215 ext. 4199 (toll free) [email protected] [email protected]
Seniors Program Information Outreach Coordinator Older Adult Coordinator Programming Jennifer Middleton Krysia Schafer 705-645-2412 ext. 4480 705-645-2412 ext.4373 [email protected] [email protected]
www.seniorsinmuskoka.ca
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The Muskoka Bell Ringers Winter Recital
What do the songs ”The Sound of Music”, “Amazing Grace”, “Morning Has Broken”, and “Beautiful Dreamer” have in common? They were all played by The Muskoka Bell Ringers at their Winter Recital on March 22, 2019.
Beginning in January, rehearsals took place once a week at the Port Carling Community Centre and McVittie Place in Bracebridge. Both groups worked incredibly hard to learn the technique of playing the bells as well as their respective repertoire.
Most of the choir members had little if any musical experience prior to joining the Muskoka Bell Ringers; yet by the end of season they understood basic concepts of music and rhythm and were working together as a team to create beautiful melodies. Based on all the laughter and fun that took place during rehearsals, passersby would have hardly suspected that they were hard at work!
Interested in joining the Muskoka Bell Ringers for their next season? We’d love to welcome new and returning members! Rehearsals will be taking place in Gravenhurst, Bracebridge, and Port Carling in the fall of 2019. Please visit Seniors Programs’ website or call our information line for more information.
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What’s Been Happening at Community Connect?
Formerly known as WISE Clubhouse, Community Connect is a two-hour program offered once or twice a month in nineteen locations across Muskoka. Each Community Connect features educational, recreational, or entertaining topics followed by free lunch or refreshments. Anyone 55+ is welcome. Curious about what takes place during a Community Connect program? Here are a few examples:
Jigsaw puzzling fun at McVittie Place in Bracebridge
Impressionist Painting at 200 Oakwood Heights in Bracebridge
Watercolour Painting at the Ryde Community Co-op
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Alzheimer’s Society of Muskoka Presentation in Milford Bay
Zumba Fitness in MacTier
Shout Sister Choir Performance in Port Severn
Fashion Show with Northern Reflections in Severn Bridge
Spring Planting at 175 Lofty Pines in Gravenhurst
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WISE Community Connect - Giving Back
Seniors Programs and Services is honoured to have so many individuals committed to giving back. WISE participants have been actively taking part in two projects recently: the creation of Milk Bag Mats for people without beds in developing countries and Comfort Mitts/Twiddle Muffs and Busy Boards for patients experiencing dementia symptoms. Participants have used multiple program sessions to complete these projects that ultimately go on to help people in our community and abroad. We are extremely proud of their efforts.
The Milk Bag Mat project first came to Seniors Programs and Services in 2017 in the communities of Torrance and Ullswater. Since then it has become an increasingly popular programming choice for a number of communities. These mats go on to provide people in developing countries an invaluable, durable and washable alternative to sleeping on the cold and damp ground. Mats made through the WISE program are sent to a collection centre in Orillia before being shipped overseas where they are needed most. Seniors Programs and Services currently has two looms for making these mats. Each community works on their mat until the project is complete; once a mat is done, another community then has an opportunity to take on this rewarding work.
During our Seniors Programs and Services Participants Meeting held on February 22, 2019, it became clear that our programs should be driven by the participants themselves. Nowhere was more apparent this winter than with a suggestion to make Comfort Mitts for dementia patients. This idea came from a Milford Bay participant. As a result of this suggestion, the WISE Community Connect participants in Milford Bay worked diligently for three months creating a variety of Comfort Mitts and Busy Boards for donation to the Alzheimer’s Society of Muskoka.
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Shawna Torkoff, Public Education Coordinator with Alzheimer’s Society of Muskoka, visited the Milford Bay Community Connect program on Wednesday April 3, 2019 to deliver an education session to participants. Shawna busted the myths and stigmatisms on dementia and talked about how to maintain good brain health. Following the presentation, WISE Community Connect participants presented Shawna with busy boards and comfort mitts (also known as muffs).
The busy boards feature locks, latches and other familiar hardware that aid people living with dementia with memory and fine motor skills while also enhancing hand- eye coordination, finger dexterity and increased muscle strength. “The concept behind the muffs is that people with dementia like to have something to keep their hands occupied.” shared Shawna. “The muffs keep hands warm, and provide visual, tactile and sensory stimulation”. The boards and muffs will be donated to various individuals and organizations that deal with those living with dementia in Muskoka.
The Seniors Programs and Services department is always open to hearing your suggestions on different vocational projects that can ultimately give back to the community or abroad. We often find that, when these sorts of projects are driven by the people participating in them, there is more of a vested interest and the project is all the more special. If you have a suggestion for a project like this or are interested in seeing one of these projects in your community please reach out to us.
“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands — one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” Audrey Hepburn
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WISE Fitness Programs
Did you know that according to the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines, adults ages 18 years and older require 150 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week, in bouts of 10 minutes or more? That is 30 minutes of aerobic exercise 5 days per week or approximately 20 minutes of exercise 7 days per week. In order to measure whether or not your level of activity is at a moderate-to- vigorous intensity level, imagine you are taking a walk with your friend. If you are walking along, singing a song together, you probably are not working at a high enough aerobic intensity. Aim for an aerobic intensity that leaves you slightly out of breath but still allows you to have a conversation with one another.
In addition to these 150 minutes of moderate- to-vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity, the guidelines also recommend that older adults 65+ engage in muscle and bone strengthening activities using major muscle groups at least 2 days per week. Taking these measures can help prevent chronic disease and premature death as well as improve or maintain fitness, body weight, mobility, functional independence, bone health, and mental health.
WISE Mobile Active Living Centre currently offers two fitness-based programs – a Combined Fitness Class and Urban Pole Walking Groups.
Combined Fitness Classes offer a great opportunity for older adults to remain active and engage with peers. These non-impact classes, geared to older adults 55+, incorporate a safe cardio workout, balance training, strength and endurance training, stretching, and lots of fun. The classes were piloted at the Ullswater Community Centre this past winter, and, due to popular demand, will be offered in Ullswater once again beginning September 2019.
Urban Pole Walking, also known as Nordic Walking, has tremendous health benefits. For example, Urban Poling exercises 90 percent of your muscles, reduces stress on your lower joints, burns up to 47 percent more calories than walking without poles, and works your core muscles. Most importantly, Urban Pole Walking is fun! In addition to the excellent workout Urban Poling provides, participating in these
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June 2019 groups also offers you the opportunity to make new social connections and safely enjoy the great outdoors. Walking groups are currently active in the following locations:
1. Ryde Community Co-Op, 1624 Barkway Rd, Gravenhurst – Fridays until June 28th from 9:30 to 10:30 am 2. Hannah Park, 40 Bailey St, Port Carling – Mondays until Jun 24th from 1:30- to 2:30 pm (except Victoria Day) 3. Ullswater Community Hall, 1503 Old Parry Sound Rd, Utterson – Tuesdays until June 25th from 9:30 to 10:30 am (part of the K.I.S.T. exercise program)
For further information about Combined Fitness Classes or the Urban Pole Walking Groups, please contact the Seniors Programs and Services’ Information Line.
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June 2019
Smartphone Photography
During the winter and spring months of 2019, WISE Community Connect participants in Ryde, Milford Bay, Dwight and Port Carling learned the basics of smartphone photography. The classes offered information on what a smartphone camera can do as well as some tips and tricks for capturing wonderful photos.
The participants learned how to change the exposure of a shot. This allowed them to change the mood of the image. Deliberately under-exposing the image resulted in a darker and moodier photo. Another topic was how to use the shutter feature on a smartphone’s camera and how this can convey a sense of motion in a shot. Using the shutter function also helps capture hard to shoot subjects like animals or young children, as they typically are never still for more than a fleeting second. Participants were also encouraged to test out different filters which change an image through the alteration of shades, colours and pixels in various manners.
The results have been a success, many participants have employed some of the information they learned and put it towards creating unique photographs.
Sleeping Giant by Krysia Schafer 2016
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Bracebridge Water Rage by Nancy Cronin Nancy used the panoramic setting and a filter to enhance colour.
Bunny by Nellie Sheshewabic Nellie used a filter to create fading around the edges
Ice Wall by Ann Knight
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Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon 2019
On Friday, May 3, 2019, we celebrated Seniors Programs and Services volunteers “Under the Big Top” for all of their contributions to our programs and our communities across Muskoka. The smell of popcorn lingered in the air, wafting down the hall as people began to arrive. Fun carnival music played as they entered the tent and grabbed a ticket before finding their seats. Each table featured a small stage animal and fun activity before the show was to start. People got in line for the rides as the event moved into lunch. Lunch menu item were named after carnival rides such as; “tilt a whirl” chicken cacciatore and “the scrambler” vegetable enchiladas. The room filled with conversations as different community volunteers mingled, sharing stories and experiences. The big top alighted with laughter as Mr. John Parks, Comedy and Juggling Show, provided us entertainment for the afternoon. He engaged the audience as he started the show with a variety of juggling acts. We were amazed by his ability to ride his unicycles. Captivating and dazzling the audience, he spun 9 plates at once while a volunteer attendee acted as his assistant. All of us were on the edge of our seats, encouraging him not to let one drop. Laughter and applause roared through the room through his entire
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June 2019 performance. We encouraged volunteers to capture their day and memories at our “Under the Big Top” Photo booth before the day concluded.
Of course, our team had to capture this fantastic fun-filled day. Seniors Programs and Services truly appreciate each of our volunteers. Their dedication to our programs never goes unrecognized. We have a variety of volunteer positions to match everyone’s passion and commitment. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please visit our website at www.seniorsinmuskoka.ca for further details, including role descriptions and the application form or call 705-645-2100 ext. 4199 or send an email to [email protected].
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Word on Wise
In January 2019 Seniors Programs started an exciting referral program to help spread the word about our programs. At each location or program, registered participants are encouraged to complete Word on Wise invitations and give them to their friends. At the end of each month, the returned invitations will be entered into draw for a chance to WIN! The inviter and the invitee on the winning card will each receive a $10 gift card of their choosing (if they have registered with Seniors Programs and Services). Word on Wise invitations are available at all locations and programs. Word on WISE Winners from Severn Bridge Tina S. and Barbara J.
Portobello Mushroom Burger for One
With the push to include more plant-based products in our diets and the increasing popularity of vegan recipes, it is important to remember that BBQ season is not just for meaty steaks and burgers anymore. Introducing the Portobello mushroom burger! With a meaty-like texture and the availability of burger sized servings, the Portobello mushroom lends itself as a tasty alternative to the traditional beef patty. This versatile recipe can be altered to suit any taste or dietary restriction with different toppings.
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Portobello Mushroom Burger for One
Ingredients for Single Burger
1 large Portobello mushroom 1 Kaiser Bun* 4 Tbsp. BBQ sauce 1 tsp white wine vinegar (or white vinegar) 1 tsp pepper 1 clove of garlic minced ½ tsp steak seasoning (optional) 2 Tbsp. olive oil (can be substituted with vegetable oil)
*Kaisers are often sold individually in the bakery department of most grocery stores
Instructions
Clean mushroom by removing stem from the main part of the mushroom so that the Portobello resembles the same shape as a burger patty. Gently wash the mushroom cap with water and let dry on a paper towel. Combine BBQ sauce, vinegar, pepper, minced garlic and oil in a container or med to large zip lock bag. Once mushroom is dry, place it in the container or bag with the marinade and leave for a minimum of 30 minutes (ideally having it rest with most of the marinade penetrating the gill side of the mushroom). Grill mushroom on the BBQ or grill in a pan or skillet on medium to high heat until mushroom gets a good browning and it is tender but not mushy (5-7 minutes for each side). You can use the remaining sauce to brush onto the mushroom as it cooks. Serve with desired toppings on a lightly toasted bun and enjoy! Topping Possibilities Swiss cheese slice Soft Goat Cheese Arugula Lettuce Grilled or sautéed red pepper Garlic Aioli Sauce Mayonnaise Onion Tomato Pickles
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June 2019
Word Search This word search is all about Canada, Eh! The words in this word search are hidden across, down and diagonally with no backwards. From www.brainzilla.com
G R I Z Z L Y B E A R T H C L A A J I M C A R R E Y N F L E U E L W E E O Y A R T D R L C
S H O M A L H G I T A G A G R
T P N O O I I E B A N F F A O F O G O M T N N L U N N N R S
O U E S L D T L E L H T O Y S
R T S E L H C A I D B T F S E T T L I T Y N O L E W O I L O A N B I L I N G U A L O E A O
U E O P E A S O U P S M N M R
G T R T I M H O R T O N S P O H S D D O L L A R V R A O E N
S E E S H O C K E Y R F N D T
A O R C O U G A R E Y T T E O
Banff Dollar JimCarrey Oil TimHortons Bilingual Friendly JustForLaughs Ottawa Toronto CalgaryStampede Lacrosse PeaSoup CelineDion GrizzlyBear LongestBorder Poutine Cougar Hockey Moose Sorry
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