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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday August 1, 2008 - 37 Multi-faith walkathon for S.E.N.E.C.A on Aug. 9 The Vaishno Devi Temple and the Halton Sikh Cultural Association in Oakville are holding a walkathon on Aug. 9 to increase awareness and funding for S.E.N.A.C.A. S.E.N.A.C.A is a charitable agency that has provided services for frail, elderly and lonely Halton Seniors and their caregivers since 1979. The 5km walk is an interfaith one and is a first for Oakville. It will start at the Halton Sikh Cultural Association centre on 2403 Bronte Rd. and end at Vaishno Devi Temple on 3259 Bronte Rd. with a light breakfast at the Halton Sikh Cultural Association and lunch at the temple. S.E.N.A.C.A supports individuals and families in their care giving roles within the community by providing adult respite services, which focus on nurturing activities, personal achievement, companionship and wellness. It also provides forums for the families of clients. The program has the capacity to care for 26 clients and has a waiting list of additional clients. Pledge sheets for the walkathon can be picked up at both S.E.N.A.C.A. program locations at 53 Bond St. and at the Palermo United Church at 2521 Dundas St. W. Forms are also available at the First Ontario Credit Union at 338 Kerr St. or by calling Pravin Lata Sharma at 905-827-9382.S For more information, call Pravin Lata Sharma at 905-8279382, Vaishno Devi Temple at 905-825-4202, or Halton Sikh Cultural Association at 905-469- The Regional Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca www.oakvillebeaver.com RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AWNINGS, CANOPIES, PORTABLE SHADE STRUCTURES GreenCart Summer Tips At the Curb Put your GreenCart out at the curb every week, even if it is only partially full. Manufactur Manufactured with your choice of fade Sun proof Sunbrella p fabric, and powered by a reliable Somfy remote con controlled motor. 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