Community Care has sourced free calendars for seniors and we have available the 2018 calendar titled “Staying Active, Safe & Healthy in Our Communities”. The calendar is a project funded through the East Regional Integrated Fall Prevention & Management Strategy and the Age-Friendly Communities Outreach Program.

One of the reasons, we’re told, that seniors really liked the calendar that we used to be able to get was because it had the OAS and CPP cheque dates listed on it. The federal government has released the payment dates for 2018 and we have inserted a list into each of the calendars still in the office. These are the payment dates for 2018 for both OAS and CPP, just in case you want to note the dates on your own calendar: Jan. 29, Feb. 26, March 27, April 26, May 29, June 27, July 27, Aug. 29, Sept. 26, Oct. 29, Nov. 28, Dec, 20.

Stop in at 74A King Street to pick up your free calendar. We only have a few left so don’t wait too long to come and get one.

Mature driving refresher class

A 55-Alive safe driving course is offered by the Community Care at our office in Picton tomorrow.. The Canada Safety Council developed this mature driver retraining program which is designed specifically to help older drivers improve their driving skills. The cost is $30 per person, which includes a light lunch, workbook and refreshments. Call 613-476-7493 to register or for more information. Space is limited so call today.

Seniors Luncheon Social in Milford

We’re serving up homemade soup, bangers and mashed potatoes, coleslaw, and vegetables, cherry cheesecake, bread and butter, coffee and tea on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at noon in Milford. The meal is catered by Bill Grieve, the chef with Wheel House and Occasions Catering. The cost is $10 per person.

This event will include a presentation. Community Care has made special arrangements and offers free transportation for seniors who wish to attend this event.

Reserve your place by the Tuesday prior at noon by calling 613-476-7493. When registering indicate if you need the free transportation, a take-out or delivered meal. This event is sponsored by Community Care for Seniors and will be held in Milford Town Hall.

Rural Route Reassurance

Community Care is partnering with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to promote the Rural Route Reassurance (RRR) program. Gord Pendleton, the RSMC rep for Prince Edward County, will discuss the benefits to seniors who sign up for the RRR program. Other topics highlighted will include information about the Canadian Union Postal Workers and Canada Post.

This free talk will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 24 as part of the Seniors Luncheon Social held at noon same day, same location. Reservations are required as seating is limited. Call 613-476-7493 to save your spot. Seniors are welcome to attend the meal and the talk, just the meal or just the talk. This presentation is part of a project funded by the Retired Teachers of Ontario Foundation and supported by Prince Edward County To register, call 613-476-7493.

-Debbie MacDonald Moynes