www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday October 5, 2007 - 21 S.E.N.A.C.A. Seniors Day Program -- Caring like family I Canadian @ Par SALE HENREDON Reading | Writing | Math | Spelling | Grammar | French | Study Skills 3 LEVELS OF PROMO Little Readers Registrtion NOW OPEN INSIDE EVERY CHILD IS A SUCCESSFUL STUDENT. For every age, for every need, Oxford Learning has a program to help your child succeed! Pre-K to Grade 12 Better Grades Confidence & Motivation Diagnostic Assessments Individualized Programs Regular Parent Reports Enrichment Programs Homework Support Sibling Discounts Organization Tips A better future for your child starts here! Contact us today for more information. www.oxfordlearning.com Best Time Ever To Buy! BUCKINGHAM CENTER TABLE 1st Floor %off 20 2nd Floor %off 30 3rd Floor %off 40 $000 Century *Some exceptions apply. See store for details Voted Best Learning Centre 1131 Nottinghill Gate, Oakville (905) 469-1929 380 Dundas St. E. Oakville (905) 257-1207 Maple Grove Village 511 Maple Grove Dr. Suite 2, Oakville (905) 849-4027 409 BRANT ST. BURLINGTON 905-333-6670 1-888-846-7845 Monday to Saturday 9:30-5:30, Thursday & Friday 9:30-9:00, Sunday 12:00-5:00 w w w. t h o m a s v i l l e b u r l i n g t o n . c o m FURNITURE Open Sunday Noon5pm t's a known fact that seniors are happier and healthier when they can enjoy everyday life and live in their own home. But with a large percentage of seniors over 75 living alone, many struggle from the tasks of daily living and isolation. Often the only solution is to sell their home and move to an assisted living facility. Thanks to S.E.N.A.C.A.'s Seniors Day Program, nearly 100 seniors in Oakville have access to daily support and social interaction, making it possible for them to stay in their own homes and remain connected with the community. Focused on supporting individuals, families and their caregivers, S.E.N.A.C.A Seniors Day Program provides nurturing activities and companionship to often isolated seniors. Don Easson, a 78-year-old resident of Oakville, joined the day program this past spring on the advice of his caregiver. "I got involved for several reasons; to get me out of the house, but mostly just to relieve my wife," Easson jokes. Twice a week Easson is picked up and taken to Palermo United Church, one of two S.E.N.A.C.A. sites in Oakville. "I mostly enjoy the fraternization with other seniors as well as participating in sports and games, such as bocce ball," Easson said. "Many of our clients would otherwise be left at home alone while their spouse or children were at work," explains Wendy McBride, executive director at S.E.N.A.C.A. "Our program provides these individuals with something to look forward to, a warm and comfortable environment for them to meet other people and enjoy life." The program began in south Oakville more than 20 years ago and still runs today near Kerr Street. In 2006, the organization celebrated the opening of its second location in North Oakville at Palermo United Church. For more information about the S.E.N.A.C.A. Seniors Day Program, call 905-337-8937 or visit www.senaca.ca. S.E.N.A.C.A. Seniors Day Program is one of 31 local agencies funded by United Way of Oakville (UWO). In addition to being a major fund provider, UWO offers professional development workshops to staff and volunteers in the non-profit sector. United Way's fall campaign is now under- way with a goal of investing $2.25 million in the community in 2008. To learn more about UWO or to make a donation, visit www.uwoakville.org.