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There are all kinds of needs when it comes to providing support to you in your community. Check out our services to find out more about how Seniors' Community Services can help you.
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Meals on Wheels (MOW) provide a nourishing meal at a reasonable cost. Hot MOW are delivered in Kemptville; and, frozen Meals on Wheels are delivered in Kemptville and throughout the Municipality of North Grenville.
Fees apply.
This service is available Monday to Friday, except on holidays.
Meals on Wheels delivery provides a security check and social contact for people. Choosing Meals on Wheels is also a way for clients to maintain independence by ensuring that they have nutritious meals available.
Who is eligible?
Meals on Wheels are available to seniors and adults with physical disabilities.
How to order a meal?
Phone the Centre between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at 613-258-3203, or in person at 215 Sanders Street, Suite 101 in Kemptville.
Every attempt will be made to fill a request for meal delivery on the following week day.
Frozen MOW can be delivered, or picked up if this is more convenient.
How to cancel a meal?
Cancellation of meals must be telephoned to the Centre before 10:00 a.m. on the day the meal is not required.
Sample Menu – Choice of entrée, soup and dessert:
- Chicken Soup
- Pot Roast
- Apple Crisp
Meals are ordered “á la cart”
- Orders can consist of a combination of entrées, soups and desserts.
- There is an extensive menu to choose from.
Need a special diet?
We are able to accommodate special meal needs including renal, celiac, minced and puréed.
Gift Certificates
Gift certificates are available throughout the year, and can be made out for any denomination.
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A fun new program over the telephone from the comfort of your own home. All programs are 30 minutes and there is no cost to participate.
The Seniors’ Centre Without Walls (SCWW) is as simple as just picking up your telephone!
Through the use of multi-person phone calls, SCWW provides the opportunity for participants to join in on health and wellness seminars, educational lectures, brain-stimulating activities, listen to live musical entertainment, join in on general conversations, and make new and meaningful friendships – all from the comfort of home! It works just the same as attending a class or a lecture at the centre, but instead it is facilitated over the telephone.
How to Register
Phone or Email
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The Diners' Club is a held weekly at the Centre. The hot meal is served at noon. Reservations must be made before 12:00 p.m. Tuesday.
Fees apply.
This is a great opportunity for clients to meet old friends and make new ones. Guest speakers are scheduled throughout the year.
Gift Certificates
Gift certificates are available throughout the year, and can be made out for any denomination.
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Transportation, both local and long distance, is provided by volunteer drivers. Medical requests receive top priority. Drives of a social nature are provided when possible.
Fees apply.
Who is eligible?
Seniors and adults with physical disabilities.
How to arrange escorted transportation?
Request for drivers must be made through the office, Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. by calling 613-258-3203, or in person. When the request is received, we will contact one of our volunteer drivers, who in turn, will confirm the drive with you. Seniors’ Community Services carries insurance coverage on all of our volunteer drivers.
We ask that requests are made at least two working days in advance to allow for staff to arrange for the transportation. However, we do recognize that last minute medical appointments may be necessary and we will try to fill them.
Fee Schedule
Fees are based on a flat rate according to destination.
Parking fees are the responsibility of the client.
A transportation fee schedule is available at the Centre.
Gift Certificates
Gift certificates are available throughout the year, and can be made out for any denomination.
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The friendly visiting program is designed to provide one-to-one friendship and support for seniors and adults with physical disabilities who are not as active in the community. A regular weekly visit from a volunteer brings companionship, an opportunity for social activities, and increased connection with the community.
No fees apply.
What to do on a visit?
- Discuss current events
- Read mail, books, magazines
- Play cards and other games
- Go for a walk
- Have a tea or coffee
- Work on crafts
- Play music
- Develop new interests
- Write a letter
- Watch sporting events on TV
These ideas are only a few of the many things you might do on a visit. The range of activities is only limited by the imagination.
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Euchre; Paint & T'ookies; Singing Seniors; Skip-Bo; Cribbage.
Fees may apply.
Gift certificates are available throughout the year, and can be made out for any denomination.
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Exercise classes are held at the Centre, providing stretching, range of motion movements to help increase or maintain flexibility and balance.
No fees apply.
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Daily telephone calls, by a volunteer or staff person, are made as a quick check with the client. Follow-ups are made as required.
No fees apply.
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Proper foot care is very important in all stages of life, but especially in later years. Painful foot problems may prevent someone from leading a fully active life. The foot care is provided by a specially trained registered nurse.
Fees apply.
What the Foot Clinic offers?
Foot care includes trimming of nails, treatment of calluses, corns and ingrown toenails.
The Benefits of the Foot Care Clinic:
- Improperly cared for feet can be very painful causing difficulty in walking
- Decreased mobility and agility can make foot care a problem
- The Nurse will notice any changes that need further attention, which is very important for diabetics.
When is the Foot Clinic available?
The Foot Clinic is held weekly by appointment.
Clients must register beforehand by phoning the Centre at 613-258-3203.
Gift certificates are available throughout the year, and can be made out for any denomination.
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Help with general housework such as vacuuming, dusting, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens and laundry. This is a "referral" service only.
Fees apply.
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Available for minor repairs, painting, yard work etc. This is a "referral" service only.
Fees apply.
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If Seniors’ Community Services staff are unable to assist you, they will refer you to the appropriate agency.
No fees apply.
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- Alzheimers Society
- Beth Donovan Hospice
- Canadian Hearing Society
- Canadian National Institute for the Blind
- Champlain Local Health Integration Network
- Home and Community Care (formerly CCAC)
- Kemptville District Hospital
- Kemptville Salvation Army
- Ontario Community Support Association
- Parkinson Society Ottawa
- United Way of Leeds & Grenville
- Caredove
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At our office location we hold weekly diners Club, social activities and organized events in our Activity room and foot care by appointment.
