Somerset West Community Health Centre
Site: Ottawa - Bronson Ave
Service: Yet Keen Seniors' Day Centre
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR2292 | Last Full Update: 27 May 2020 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | OCR |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Bronson Ave and Laurier Ave W |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking * parking meters * pay parking lot |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 (May 27, 2020): Yet Keen Seniors’ Day Centre will pause its regular in-person programming until further notice * to continue to serve the Yet Keen community, the staff team will be reaching out to members by phone to identify individual needs and provide information, support and referral remotely * are encourage members to call the Centre at (613) 232-6695 during office hours for any questions or concerns Community and recreation day centre. Outreach to members who are isolated and/or are living with physical disabilities * annual outdoor activities and celebrations * workshops on mental/physical health and social services Activities: Senior exercise * tai chi * qi gong * luk tung kuen * heung kung * table tennis * badminton * pool table * line dancing * ballroom dancing * lunch programs Interest Groups: chinese painting and calligraphy * marjong * sing along * chinese chess * cards * board games * classic movies * chinese literature * recitation Study Groups: Mandarin * English * computer * nutrition |
| Hours | COVID-19 Tue-Fri 9:30 am-3:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| Eligibility | Ages: 60 year(s) and up Open to Chinese-speaking adults 60 years and older |
| Application | Call or drop-in |
| Languages | English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) |
| Fees | Membership - $40 per year ; Service - $4.50 hot Chinese lunch * $4 haircut (2018) |
| Service Categories | English as a Second Language ~ Older Adults ~ Chinese Community ; Language Instruction ~ Chinese Community ; Outreach Programs ~ Older Adults ~ Chinese Community ; Physical Fitness ~ Older Adults ; Senior Centres ~ Chinese Community ; Social Clubs/Events ~ Chinese Community |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-232-6695 |
| Fax | 613-232-6652 |
| ayip@swchc.on.ca | |
| Website | swchc.on.ca/yet-keen |
| Primary Executive | Anna Yip, Program Coordinator |
| Alternate Executive | Joe Woo, Volunteer Coordinator; Email: jwoo@swchc.on.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1985 |
| Funding | City / Town ; Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care ; Fundraising ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 888331071 RR0001 ; United Way ; Membership fees |
| Resources | Films, videos, magazines, books |
| Accreditation | Yes |