Ontario has launched a campaign to encourage citizens to plan early for re- tirement, Involved in a Queens Park of the program recently were from left Jane Lanthler, chairperson of reti Recreation Minister Hugh O"Ne story for more details of this program) Ontario has launched a public- awareness campaign to en- courage early retirement plann- ing. The theme is 'Plan Now for the Best of Your Life." The government is using posters, brochures and a province-wide media campaign to turn public attention toward the importance of planning. The Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Recreation has developed a comprehensive retirement-planning model 'suitable for use by "municipal recreation departments, com- munity groups, businesses, in- dustries and continuing education students. The working manual for the model is called Retirement Planning for Small Communities. The Ministry has also provided training to retirement-planning counsellors in communities and in industry. It has developed workshops and resource materials to improve the quality of retirement years. Ministry-developed publica- tions such as Options: A Hand- book of Retirement Information and Exercises and It's Up to You have proven themselves popular aids to retirement planning. "We consider the age of 40 an ideal time to begin retirement planning," said Ontario Minister of tourism and Recreation Hugh P. O'Neil. "Planning is helpful at any age, but an early start pro- duces better results." As well as promoting the con- cept of retirement planning, the public campaign will highlight the fact that the province is equip to provide support to groups and individuals who take the message to heart. The Ministry of Tourism and Recreation views retirement- planning assistance as part of its responsibility to ensure Ontarians of all ages have access to recrea- tional opportunities appropriate to their needs, interests and abilities, prior to and after retirement. "Retirement planning results in greater independence, autonomy and satisfaction for the older adult," Mr. O'Neil said. "That's an important message we want to get out. Another is that the On- Plan now for refi tario Ministry of Tourism and Recreation can provide resource material, expertise and ex- perience to help all our citizens with the important task of retire- rement program planners, ill and Seniors Affairs Minister Mavis Wilson. (see PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, November 29, 1988 -- 17 i x A " Now for that ... PERSONAL TOUCH in your ... LIGHTING NEEDS, we offer you ... 10% OFF Come and see us at ... The all ... Tiffany Lamp Orders Until December 3rd, 1988. (Across from the LCBO) 209 Mary St., Port Perry Personal rush (@) FLORAL & GIFT SHOP 985-9360 ASK THE EXPERTS! Linda and Marylou Decorate with y confidence at - R=) Ontario. Tourism and % Y i 73, rement ment or lifestyle planning." For more information about organizing a retirement-planning program in your community, call sikkens & WALLPAPER | CENTRAL PAINT Ce in Paints available 295 Ritson Road South -- OSHAWA -- 434-3939 | (416) 965-5665. The War Amputations of Canada... CHAMP Safety Is PLAYSAFE No Accident Program vy ANID --d WN N 7%, 14 phone 723-4863 728-5138 - '¥, i 4 % : 7 % & 7 a % wl he 7 7) 7 ROCIO FATA y y > a Cd tg REE £3 iil 5 \ 7 ' © RRR VAAN TWO TRUSTED NAMES IN HOME COMFORT HAVE BECOME ONE Sipco 4 Tixon Heating Oil/ Service ¢ Oil Furnaces ¢ High Efficiency Oil Burners ¢ Gas & Electric Furnaces ¢ Humidifiers e Free Furnace Replacement Plan ¢ Heat Pumps ¢ Electronic Air Cleaners e Central nn Air Conditioning Effective December 5, 1988 SipcoeDixon will be operating as one from 313 Albert Street, Oshawa. FOR COMPLETE HOME SERVICE