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THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 1998 THE NEW TANNER 13 Diane Dawe new seniors co-ordinator Halton Hills Community Support and Information, (HHCSD), formerly known as Acton Support Services and Information Centre, has a new seniors co-ordinator. Diane Dawe took on the role of seniors co-ordinator in the Acton office on April 27. She is responsible for co- ordinating seniors programs for Acton area seniors, such as assistance and advocacy, Meals on Wheels, Wheels to Meals, Meals on Ice, home maintenance, foot care, friendly visiting, income tax clinic, letter carriers alert, Seniors Connection, tel- ephone assurance and wan- dering person's registry. Dawe has a background in volunteer management and recreation program co-ordi- nation and _ previously worked at Allendale Long Term Care facility. She is fa- miliar with the needs of sen- iors and is enjoying meeting and assisting seniors in the community. 4 One area of service that Dawe is responsible for is that of home maintenance for seniors in Halton Hills. She is developing a plan to co- ordinate local businesses and community groups who would be willing to provide services at reduced rates to seniors, including assistance with heavy housekeeping, home repairs and renova- tions, decorating, plumbing, electrical, new furnaces, roofs, masonry repairs, modifications for personal safety and barrier free access. Other help that will be provided on an infrequent basis includes seasonal housekeeping, washing of indoor walls, washing of drapes, slipcovers, uphol- stery, indoor window wash- ing and cleaning of cup- boards. Anyone wishing to assist with this program or seniors who are in need of - some assistance can call Diane for more information. By calling HHCSI at 853- 3310 you can talk to Diane or obtain information about other programs, Acton and Georgetown Parent Child Centres, The Open Door Youth Centre, the develop- ment of the Acton Youth Centre as well as other gen- eral support and assistance , ea The Bennett Health Care Centre Retirement living at its best. Fine Dining, Bright, Spacious Rooms Call Kelly @ 873-0111, lng ext. 191 / A Celebration of al Halton Hills Community Support and Information "We are a multi-service organization supporting people of all ages in the development of a caring and responsive community." . Seniors Programs include: \ Assistance and Advocacy, Meals on Wheels, : 4 Wheels to Meals, Meals on Ice, Supportive _}§ Housing, Home Maintenance, Foot Care, Friendly Visiting, Income Tax Clinic, Letter @ Carriers Alert, Seniors Connection, }j Telephone Assurance, Wandering Person's Registry, Volunteer opportunities. For more information call 853-3310 or 873-650 for persons in need. Our Community's Senior Citizens - ( =) Hospital and Home Committed to Our P Residents and their Families 80 Westmount Road Guelph, Ontario N1H 5H8 (519) 824-2620 (FRESHIPIGKS STRAWBERRIES RHUBARB & PEAS PICK YOUR OWN at "The Farm" - De Paoli Ready-Picked Available (Please Call Ahead) Southwest of Georgetown 1 km west of Trafalgar Rd. on 15 Sideroad Stewarttown First farm on north side of road u 873-2050 ° 877-7976 | 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Friday « 8 a.m. - S p.m. Saturd: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday & Holidays WHAT A FIND: Retirement seems to suit former Acton councillor Gerald Rennie who couldn't de- tide which sport he wants to try next as he shopped at Saturday's yard sale at the Acton Seniors' Cen- tre. -- Frances Niblock photo A STRAWBERRIES At the Charles Greig Farm Bob & Mabel Devolin Professional Auction Services Estate & Industrial * Certified Appraiser Consignment Welcome NORM WEBSTER (416) 523-6645 (pager) (905) 873-7633 (home) _ R.R.#1, Limehouse ON . Sin ot Take Highway 25 South from Acton. Turn LEFT onto 15 Sideroad at Speyside. * Travel 6 km East To Greig's (North Side at #11821) Tretumtpn 871-1484 a. Daily Weather & Picking Conditions Permitting BOK RS EK SYS AR ERAT Strawberries = are sweet & delicious Enjoy the benefits of fresh air, a walk with nature and the delicious taste of quality locally-grown fruits and vegetables. Nothing compares to the quality of Ontario produce. noo Sat 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Closed Sundays Open Mon-Thurs 1-6 p.m. Fri-Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 2 miles north of Fergus on Hwy. 6 Henneberg's -- Phone 843-4437