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May 2020Shopping for Seniors—free service
Try this free shopping and delivery service for seniors needing help with groceries. Available to seniors who live in Guelph, with a valid credit card Shopping and deliveries are Monday & Tuesday evenings Email info@unitedwayguelph.com to confirm a night Then, email shopping list by noon the day prior to delivery day Shopping is done at Zehrs on Eramosa. Volunteers will try to fulfill the items...
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May 2020The June 2020 Edition of the GWSA Sentinel has just been Released
Check out the details and download it here.
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May 2020How has Your Experience been with COVID-19?
Researchers based at the University of Toronto Mississauga are conducting a survey about Canadians’ experiences with and perceptions of COVID-19. They welcome your participation in the survey by following this link: https://s.surveyplanet.com/TycAd5R2r. This research has been approved by the University of Toronto Research Ethics Board, is anonymous, and there is a chance to win a $50 gift card. If you have any questions or concerns,...
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May 2020COVID-19 Resource Round-Up—from the Suicide Awareness Council
https://www.sacwd.ca/ ** You can download this resource here for printing Telephone Support HERE 24/7 Waterloo- Wellington— 1-844-437-3274 TTY – 1-877-688-5501 This service is a 24 hour, 7 days a week service for support with mental health and addictions and crisis services. Trained staff will listen to you to understand what you need and work with you to get you connected to services and supports. Call...
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Apr 2020The SEED is Responding to COVID-19
The SEED, a project of Guelph Community Health Centre, is responding to COVID-19 by scaling an Emergency Food Home Delivery program to support 10,000 community members. Do you need food or know someone who does? Would you like to donate money? Seniors should stay home to stay safe. However, we can still support this ambitious project. Visit https://www.theseedguelph.ca/homedelivery or call 519-821-6638 x 317 for more information.
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Apr 2020The May 2020 Edition of the GWSA Sentinel is now available Online Only
The May 2020 Edition of the GWSA Sentinel is now available online only. See it at https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/63297806/may-2020-issue
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Apr 2020Heart & Stroke Presents… Webinar for People with Lived Experience
Heart & Stroke Presents… Webinar for People with Lived Experience Practical virtual rehabilitation and self-management techniques during COVID-19 for people living with heart conditions to continue the recovery journey. Friday, April 24, 2020 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT Register here
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Apr 2020Let’s All Cheer for all GWSA Volunteers
Let’s make sure Canada’s almost 13 million volunteers receive a well-deserved round of applause. It’s National Volunteer Week, please join @VolunteerCanada as we celebrate volunteers and all they do for our communities. #NVW2020 #CheersToVolunteers. With over 2,900 members and almost 500 volunteers, the Guelph Wellington Seniors Association is one of the largest organizations of its kind in Canada. We have a straightforward mission… “To enable...
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Apr 2020Guelph General Hospital Requests Homemade Masks and Caps
Guelph General Hospital Foundation has issued a challenge to those who sew. They are seeking cloth face masks for approved visitors who enter GGH as well as their discharged patients. You can drop off completed masks at Linamar on Woodlawn Rd W or McTague Street. Visit the GGH Foundation Sewing Mask Challenge web page for more detailed instructions about how to participate. Some GGH employees...
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Apr 2020Update: Thursday April 9 at 10:30 pm
Canada’s chief public health officer, Dr. Theresa Tam does not recommend the wearing of face masks in public. Referring to her advice as “permissive”, she indicates that masks add an extra layer to protect others, as the wearer may be contagious while showing no symptoms. She advises their use in settings where maintaining social distancing is difficult as when getting essentials or taking public transit....
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