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Good Companions (The) |
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| Description and Services | ||||
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| Hours | Office hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm * Second and fourth Thu 8:30 am-1 pm * Sat 10 am-3:30 pm Meal Serving Times, lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 am-1 pm * Dinner Thu 6 pm Dining room open 8:30 am-3 pm | |||
| Dates | Year-round * Closed on Statutory holidays | |||
| Description | Social, well-being, recreational and educational activities Day Support Program: Designed to enhance the well-being of adults with special needs * social, physical and mental stimulation in a supportive group environment Supportive Active Living Program: For adults who need the opportunity to socialize and participate in meal programs * for persons with visual, speech or hearing impairments that makes participation in community and social activities difficult Community Support Services: Assists adults with physical disabilities and seniors wanting to live at home Food Services: Reasonably priced meals * Monday to Friday nutritious hot lunches, soup and sandwiches, salad bar * Thursday evening hot dinner * take-out meals * festive and theme dinner parties * some diet restrictions taken into account Day Centre Activities: Wide range of activities * All programs led by qualified volunteers and program leaders Physical Activities: Chair exercise * fitness centre * tai chi * yoga * dance classes * fitness * well-being classes * weights or cardio * billiards room Spiritual Program: Chapel service * World Day of Prayer Craft Program: Ceramics * painting * sewing * tole painting * knitting and crochet Performing Arts: Choir, choir chimes * performing groups and bands * home of the Grey Jazz Band Education and Health Program: Armchair travel * computer classes * current affairs * history programs * language classes * English as a second language * osteoporosis self-help group * wellness seminars * guest lecturers * day trips Games and Social Program: Games * cards * biweekly dance (second and fourth Thursday of the month) * sing along * monthly birthday party * special events and teas Fitness Programs: For adults regardless of fitness level, mobility or agility and for persons who suffer from osteoporosis, arthritis, or other muscular or cardiovascular conditions Legal Services: Available to members and those living within the agency's boundaries. | |||
| Eligibility | Ages: 55 year(s) and up Seniors and people with disabilities ages 55 and over | |||
| Application | Call, send an e-mail or drop in to apply * Legal Services by appointment only | |||
| Fees | Membership - $33.50, additional program fees may apply ; Service - $15 for a 15 minute legal consultation (member) * $17 for a 15 minute legal consultation (non-member) | |||
| Languages of Service | English | |||
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) | |||
| Boundaries | For Community Support Services North-South: Ottawa River to the Queensway East-West: Blair Rd to Preston St | |||
| Contact Information | ||||
| Office Phone | 613-236-0428 | |||
| Fax | 613-230-2095 | |||
| info@thegoodcompanions.ca | ||||
| Website | www.thegoodcompanions.ca | |||
| Primary Contact | Sharon Oatway, Day Centre Director; Phone: 613-236-0428 ext 190; Email: soatway@thegoodcompanions.ca | |||
| Primary Executive | Ann McSweeney, Executive Director; Phone: 613-236-0428 ext 290; Email: amcsweeney@thegoodcompanions.ca | |||
| Alternate Executive | Rock Falardeau, President | |||
| Names | ||||
| Alternate Name | The Good Companions ; The Good Companions - Seniors' Centre / Community Support Services ; The Good Companions Seniors' Centre | |||
| Location & Accessibility | ||||
| Address | 670 Albert St Ottawa, ON K1R 6L2  | |||
| Intersection | Albert St and Slater St | |||
| Located In Community | Ottawa | |||
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules | |||
| Parking | Pay parking lot | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Other Details | ||||
| Subjects | Charitable status ; Congregate dining ; Fitness activities ; Legal information ; Nonprofit organizations ; Physical disabilities ; Recreation ; Recreational activities ; Reduced cost services ; Seniors ; Seniors clubs ; Socially isolated adults ; Volunteering | |||
| Accreditation | In Process * Member of Older Adult Centres' Association of Ontario (OACAO) * Ontario Community Support Association (OCSA) * Ottawa Community Support Coalition | |||
| Print Material | Pamphlets * quarterly program guide and information tool | |||
| Resources | Website, videos, facility rentals, on-line program guide | |||
| Established | 1955 | |||
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. | |||
| Funding | City / Town ; Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care * Local Health Integration Network ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 118941152 RR0001 ; United Way ; Fees - User fees | |||
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