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Fitness and sewing classes reopen at the Churchill Seniors Centre

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on August 9, 2021August 9, 2021

By Alvin Tsang The Churchill Seniors Centre is doing outreach this summer by calling past…

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Two volunteers load a van with food boxes on a snowy day in Ottawa.
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Shifting gears: Ottawa West Community Support takes services ‘on the road’ to help seniors

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on November 30, 2020

By Matthew Horwood In order to continue providing over 3,500 seniors in Ottawa with wraparound…

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A headshot of Joel Harden.
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Provincial Update: It’s time for a reckoning in our long-term care system.

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on May 22, 2020

What we are seeing in Ontario’s long-term care (LTC) system is heart-breaking. COVID-19 has exploited…

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Stan Seymour, 89, gets a foot treatment from Ruth Scott at the Beautiful Feet clinic, located in the Churchill Seniors Centre. The foot clinics are currently being offered every second Wednesday.
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‘Bad feet can’t walk’: Foot clinic comes to seniors centre

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on February 5, 2020March 16, 2020

Story and photos by Anita Grace A foot clinic, being offered at the Churchill Seniors Centre,…

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Members of the Sunset Singers.
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Sun not setting on this group of singers

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on October 4, 2019April 20, 2021

Photos and story By 
Judith van Berkom The dynamic singing group, The Sunset Singers, has…

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A few new faces at Churchill Seniors Centre in Westboro

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on May 14, 2018May 25, 2018

 By Judith van Berkom –  At the end of March 2018, Janice (Jan) Davis retired…

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Churchill Seniors Recreation Centre
 reopens its doors

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on November 8, 2017November 13, 2017

By Judith van Berkom – One of four recreation centres in Ottawa serving the older…

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Wendy Robbins and Trudy Medcalf, facilitators of a seminar called Aging by the Book.
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Special seminar at OPL is a ‘synergy’ of interests

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on August 18, 2016August 18, 2016

By Judith van Berkom – “It’s a great synergy of both of our interests,” says Wendy…

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Letter to the Editor: A senior’s journey with mental illness

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on March 31, 2016March 31, 2016

Dear Editor, Bell Canada held a “Let’s Talk Day” to assist health institutions by raising…

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How safe are our streets for seniors and other pedestrians?

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on March 3, 2016March 3, 2016

Special to KT by Peggy Edwards – Unsafe sidewalks. Curb cuts that restrict pedestrians in…

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Judy Lincoln, Manager, Karmen Walther and Janet Bruce, volunteers, Kathy Neufeld, volunteer assistant manager and John Bell,
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It’s all volunteer power at Ten Thousand Villages

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on November 13, 2015

By Judith van Berkom –  If we conducted a survey in Ottawa of the number and…

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Learn about food, fitness, finance, and health for seniors

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on November 10, 2015November 10, 2015

Special to KT by Louise Rachlis on behalf of the Jewish Youth Library –  So many…

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Square dancing is a social and active pastime for these seniors. And it’s hip to be square.

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on September 17, 2015September 17, 2015

Story and photo by Judith van Berkom –  Francois Desmarais and Barbara McClelland had been…

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Local senior raises thousands for the Ottawa Hospital

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on August 20, 2015August 20, 2015

Story by Francella Fiallos –  Sitting on his sofa with his mouth slightly agape, Irwin…

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Irena Szpak was awarded a medal for her part in the Warsaw Uprising. She’s currently working on her second book.
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Amica resident receives medal of honour

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on July 14, 2015July 27, 2015

Story and photo by Judith van Berkom – Irena Szpak was a 12-year-old Girl Guide…

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