Location: 700 Longfields Drive across from Highbury Park Drive
Welcome to the"Barrhaven Seniors' Council" activities and more
613-440-3620
We offer a wide variety of activities - and links to the community !
Take a few minutes to explore our website.
See what our group has to offer.
Be as active as you wish. It is your choice. No fee to be a Member.
After viewing the "About Us" and "Become a Member" sections below, please be sure to check out the tabs at the top of the page for additional information.
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Updated September 8, 2021
Updates, Breakfast & Lunch outings; and Vaccine Status
Good afternoon, everyone.
An updated version of the "Fall 2021 Newsletter" will be sent out within a few days. It has several updates on activities that will be resuming next month..
MEN'S BREAKFAST sign up:
The next men's breakfast is Tuesday, September 14th - 8:30 AM - at Broadways in Barrhaven.
Reservations can be made up to two days before each meal by contacting Mir at mirali9937@gmail.com or calling 613-821-6301
LADIES LUNCHEON sign up:
The next Ladies Luncheon is Wednesday, September 15th - 11:30 AM - at Broadways in Barrhaven.
Reservations can be made up to two days before each meal by contacting Heather at solligrey@rogers.com or calling 613-825-1789
REMINDER:
"As of September 22, 2021, Ontarians will need to be fully vaccinated (two doses plus 14 days) and provide their proof of vaccination along with photo ID to access certain public settings and facilities. This approach focuses on higher-risk indoor public settings where face coverings cannot always be worn and includes:
Restaurants and bars (excluding outdoor patios, as well as delivery and takeout);
Nightclubs (including outdoor areas of the establishment);
Meeting and event spaces, such as banquet halls and conference/convention centres;
Facilities used for sports and fitness activities and personal fitness training, such as gyms, fitness and recreational facilities with the exception of youth recreational sport;
Sporting events;
Casinos, bingo halls and gaming establishments;
Concerts, music festivals, theatres and cinemas;..."
For more information, please refer to the Government of Ontario website at https://news.ontario.ca/en/backgrounder/1000780/new-requirement-for-proof-of-vaccination-in-certain-settings-frequently-asked-questions
Looking forward to our expanded offering of activities starting in October!
Have a wonderful day.
Don
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Good afternoon, Members.
While our society may not be fully back to "normal," we are in a much better position this fall to deal with COVID-19 and its variants. Public Health restrictions have been significantly relaxed so as to provide us the opportunity to socialize with our friends, family and neighbours once again.
Attached please find:
- In the Newsletter tab above: our "Fall 2021 Newsletter" version #1;
and
- In the Calendar tab above: our September 2021 "Calendar of Events."
The Newsletter will have updates throughout the fall. There will be programs added to the current offerings throughout the weeks ahead as public health restrictions permit, and as we find alternate locations to house our larger events. The latter is needed as the Barrhaven Seniors' Centre's building is currently not available to house events.
Each month, I will send out an initial calendar of events. Again, there may be additions and/or deletions which will be noted through emails to Members.
As Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Kieran Moore, stated yesterday:
"...He said he believes that when Ontario hits a 90 per cent vaccination rate, the province will hit a state where it becomes difficult for the COVID-19 to spread rapidly in the community.
"Instead of having waves that we're going to have to tolerate, we'll have small outbreaks that we’ll learn to live with," Moore said.
"(Those waves) will have a smaller impact on the health-care system and allow us to start to pull away some of the public health measures. That could happen as early as six to eight months from now."...
So, as the Barrhaven Seniors' Council looks ahead to our 2021/2022 season, we do so with a sense of optimism.
The 2021 AGM will be held in November under new guidelines received from the Canada Revenue Agency..
Feel free to pass on your suggestions to me at barrhavenseniors@gmail.com about re-opening and about what programs you would like to see offered at that time. Click on the tab a the top of the page to review what programs were offered during Winter 2020 and/or Fall 2019.
Stay safe,
Sincerely,
Don
Donald Winchester, President,
Barrhaven Seniors' Council,
https://barrhavenseniors.com/
Charity #72092 5924 RR0001,
Canada Not-For-Profit #1016879-3.
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Please watch your Inbox for further updates over the coming weeks.
About Us
Expand social opportunities!
Join older adults and seniors with similar interests from the community. These could be interests and skills from your work environment, or maybe a unique hobby.
Over 600 older adults 55+ in and around Barrhaven have joined our group list and we continue to expand.
It's sometimes difficult to find others in the community with similar interests. Expand you network of friends by taking part in som
It's Fun !
Our volunteers offer a wide variety of: Programs; Social Activities; Outings and Special Events - plus provide links to other services available in the community.
Group activities are designed to provide a welcoming atmosphere - . in a relaxed setting.
Want to see new sights? Join us on one of our full day bus tours out of the city. We use highway coaches with a professional tour guide and driver.
Like to explore different part of the city? Join the seasonal "Out and About" group as they take one of the free for seniors OCTranspo routes. There is lots to see and do in our city.
No Membership Fee !
As a CRA Registered Charity - #72092 5924 RR0001 - any older adult or senior can join our group. Annual "activity fees" may apply.
There is no fee required to be able to join this group. Everyone is welcome to participate.
Tax Receipts are issued for all Donations. For ease of budgeting, donations can be made in lump sum or by monthly giving. We appreciate any and all donations.
Financial support from the community as a whole is needed so that our volunteers can offer a wide variety of programs and services to older adults and seniors from Barrhaven and surrounding areas.