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Greetings, Fellow Surfers! We are already into the
second edition of our newsletter. You will note that part of
this column is in block capitals. We are trying to see if that
is easier for seniors to read. Please let us know your opinion.
Thank you everyone for your support and suggestions regarding the
senior's corner. Your suggestions and comments can be e-mailed to Linda MacKenzie at
af088@ccn·cs·dal·ca.
I would really appreciate it if you would spread the word that
Spencer House Seniors' Centre has become a public access terminal
for older adults, for Chebucto Community Net. This means that if
you are fifty-five plus you are eligible to drop in and use
our computer to surf the internet. You can even phone us at
(902) 421-6131 and reserve the computer in advance. We are
located in the south end of Halifax at 5596 Morris Street.
Our hours are 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday and 10:00 am to
4:30 pm on Saturdays.
We have dedicated volunteers who facilitate ongoing workshops.
Support is available every Wednesday morning from 10:00 am to Noon.
There is usually a staff person or member who can answer beginners
questions between workshops.
The "Kermit Club" meets the third Saturday of each month at 1:00 pm at
Spencer House. This is a chance for internet users and interested
people to socialize and talk about their encounters. Beginners are
welcome, and experience is not required. There is no fee,
just 50 cents for tea or coffee.
Recently I found a home page for
The Seniors Net. This
interesting link will take you to many locations in cyberspace.
Their e-mail address is seniors@seniorsnet.com. There is even a
link for your grandchildren
to follow! Last I heard they were holding a contest for the oldest
internet surfer. The winner will be the proud owner of the new
Windows 95 or IBM's OS WARP. I do not know the closing date, sorry!
You'll just have to follow the link and find out yourself...
Some of you may be curious as to what Spencer House does. We
are a drop in activity centre for older adults. We serve a
home cooked meal Monday through Friday at noon for only $3.00 per
lunch. We have a wide range of programs and services which cater to the
55+ crowd. I will tell you more next month!
I AM IN TOUCH WITH AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WHO IS INTERESTED IN STARTING AN
INTERGENERATIONAL PEN PAL E-MAIL PROGRAM. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU
WOULD LIKE TO BE PART OF THE FIRST PEN PAL E-MAIL PROGRAM IN NOVA
SCOTIA! YOU WOULD CORRESPOND WITH THE STUDENTS
MONTHLY AT FIRST, AND THEN MORE FREQUENT IF BOTH PARTIES ARE
ABLE AND INTERESTED. PLEASE E-MAIL MYSELF,
LINDA MACKENZIE AT :
AF088@CCN·CS·DAL·CA
OR TELEPHONE ME AT (902) 421-6131. I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU.
STROKE AWARNESS WEEK IS SEPTEMBER 25-29, 1995. TO HELP KICK OFF THE
CAMPAIGN THE HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION IS HOLDING ITS SECOND ANNUAL
PUTT N' STUFF MINITURE GOLF TOURNAMENT ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 AT THE
WILLOW RUN FAMILY GOLF CENTRE ON COLE HARBOUR ROAD. ADAPTED GOLF
EQUIPMENT WILL BE AVAILABLE. ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 10:30AM,
DR. RENEE LYONS WILL RELEASE THE RESULTS OF A HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION
FUNDED NEED ANALYSIS OF THE STROKE COMMUNITY AT A PRESS CONFERENCE AT
DALHOUSIDE UNIVERSITY. PUBLIC INFORMATION FORUMS WILL BE HELD
THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER ACROSS THE PROVINCE. NOVA SCOTIANS
ARE INVITED TO LEARN MORE ABOUT STROKE AND SPECIFICALLY, "HIGH BLOOD
PRESSURE AS A MAJOR RISK FACTOR FOR STROKE." BLOOD PRESSURE
SCREENINGS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND A PHARMICIST WILL ANSWER QUESTIONS
ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICAITONS. FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE LOCATIONS
THROUGHOUT NOVA SCOTIA PLEASE CONTACT THE HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION
IN HALIFAX AT 423-7530, OR 1-800-423-4432 OUTSIDE OF METRO. THE PUBLIC
IS WELCOME TO ATTEND THESE FREE EDUCATIONAL
EVENINGS.
AT SPENCER HOUSE SENIORS CENTRE PHYSIOTHERAPIST ALISON MCDONALD WILL
SPEAK ON "STROKE AWARENESS" ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 AT 12:20. ALL ARE
WELCOME TO COME FOR A HOME COOKED MEAL, $ 3.00 PER PERSON, BAKED BEANS
AND WEINERS, AND STAY FOR OUR GUEST SPEAKER. RESERVATIONS ARE NOT
NECESSSARY.
Bye for now, and I look forward to your ideas and suggestions as to
what you would like to read in the "Seniors' Corner". Please let me
know if you prefer regular print or block capitals!
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