Charleswood Senior Centre Inc.

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Charleswood Senior Centre Inc.

• Branching Out to Seniors

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Our Mission

• To Enhance the Quality of Life for those 55 plus
  providing the resources that enables and assists
  them to enjoy a more active, social and creative
  lifestyle in the community.

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Our Objectives

• To provide a vast array of programs which
  includes education, social and recreation
  programs
• To promote health and wellness for seniors within
  the community
• To develop a health and wellness resource team
  through further expansion of our Centre
• To develop a reference service that enables
  seniors to access necessary information for
  independent living

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Questions We Will Answer Today

• What is the Charleswood Senior Centre?
• What type of programs does the Centre offer?
• What is the Centres membership benefits?
• What is the Charleswood seniors population like?
• What direction is the Centre headed in? What
  strategic plans does the Centre have in store for
  the future?
• What is the Snow Angels Outreach Program?
• Where is the Centre located?
• Are volunteers important to the Centre?

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What is the Charleswood Senior Centre?

• The Charleswood Senior Centre opened in 1999
  during the International Year of the Older Person
  
• Was originally located in Royal School 450 Laxdal
  Road
• In October 2004 the Centre expanded to two
  locations and we now are located at both Royal
  School and the Municipal Building at 5006 Roblin
  Boulevard
• We have expanded from a 20 person Senior Advisory
  Committee in the year 2000 to an organization
  with approximately 400 members
• Since foundation, the Centre has received and
  been nominated for many awards

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Questions We Will Answer Today

• What is the Charleswood Senior Centre?
• What type of programs does the Centre offer?
• What is the Centres membership benefits?
• What is the Charleswood seniors population like?
• What direction is the Centre headed in? What
  strategic plans does the Centre have in store for
  the future?
• What is the Snow Angels Outreach Program?
• Where is the Centre located?
• Are volunteers important to the Centre?

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Our Programs

• The Charleswood Senior Centre prides itself on
  offering a large array of programs, to meet the
  wants and needs of all of its members
• Program categories include Social, Fitness,
  Speakers, Education, Annual Programs
• The Centre also has a number of Outreach
  Initiatives

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Social Program Samples

• Bridge (Drop-In and Marathon)
• Cribbage
• Lunch and a Movie
• Coffee Talk
• Ethnic Cooking

• Lunch of the Month Club
• Afternoon Matinees
• Day Trips
• Book Club
• Life Writing

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Fitness Program Samples

• Resistance and Strength Training
• Co-ed Weight Training
• Yoga
• Pilates
• Tai Chi
• Yopilates
• Circuit Training
• Free Use of Fitness Centre (which includes
  treadmills, recumbent bicycle and a large
  selection of weights)

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Want to know some suggested combinations?

• Persons with Arthritis Yoga and Tai Chi
• Bone Building Combo Resistance Strength Class
  and Yoga
• A unique fun way to exercise combine Big ball and
  Yoga or Big Ball and Pilates
• 3 Class Combo - Resistance Strength, Yoga or
  Tai Chi and Pilates
• Persons with Osteoporosis Two Resistance
  Strength Training
• Improving Balance Tai Chi or Yoga and Big Ball
• Appealing to Men Resistance Strength Training
  and Ball Class

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Speakers and Educational Program Samples

• Financial and Estate Planning Presentations
• Blood Pressure Clinics
• Health Fair
• Health Promotion Programs
• Computer Training
• Spanish Classes

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Annual Program Samples

• Bus Tours (May September)
• Halloween Howl (October)
• Annual General Meeting (November)
• Christmas Lunch (December)
• Just Desserts (February)
• St. Patricks Day Program (March)
• Spring Fundraiser (April)
• Annual Barbeque (September)

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Outreach Initiatives

• Reaching out to people who are feeling isolated
  and alone who are looking for companionship
• Snow Angels Program
• The Charleswood Senior Centre is launching the
  first ever Snow Angel Outreach Program that
  encourages Winnipeggers to be good neighbours and
  help seniors in need with snow removal this
  winter.
• Afternoon Tea Dances
• A great way to spend an afternoon socializing and
  meeting new people

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Future Outreach Initiatives

• Daily Hello Program
• A friendly call to Seniors who are isolated
  and/or do not have any family in the city
• Mass Mail Marketing
• Dropping off brochures to people within the
  community to gain exposure of the Centre, its
  programs and its services
• Cooking Club
• Groups of people cook and eat together
• Avoids the loneliness of cooking for one and
  eating alone
• Workshops on Loneliness or Depression

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Dances

• At the Centre, there is nothing that we enjoy
  more than a good dance...

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Questions We Will Answer Today

• What is the Charleswood Senior Centre?
• What type of programs does the Centre offer?
• What is the Centres membership benefits?
• What is the Charleswood seniors population like?
• What direction is the Centre headed in? What
  strategic plans does the Centre have in store for
  the future?
• What is the Snow Angels Outreach Program?
• Where is the Centre located?
• Are volunteers important to the Centre?

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Our Membership Benefits

• Membership guarantees the opportunity to
  participate in all Centre programs, many of which
  are not offered to non-members
• Membership in the Centre offers lower costs on
  instructional programs such as, fitness, language
  and art classes
• Membership in the Centre allows people to
  participate in many great no-fee programs such
  as, Coffee Talk, Educational Presentations,
  Movies and Book Club

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Our Membership Benefits (continued)

• Membership allows people to be better informed on
  Centre activities through a complementary monthly
  newsletter and regular contact by our phoning
  committee
• It has been estimated that the membership body
  will grow from the current state of approximately
  400 members at a rate of 40 members a year until
  the 600 or 700 level
• Membership in the Centre is available for a flat
  rate of 15.oo per person

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A Friendly Place to Visit

• Most importantly, we want our members to always
  feel welcome. If you want some companionship and
  friendly conversation, just stop by and say
  hello.
• We have just started our new Canteen Program
• Come into the Centres canteen Monday, Wednesday
  and Friday from 1000 AM TO 100 PM to enjoy a
  Fresh Muffin, a Cup of Coffee, and a Great Chat!

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Why Join the Senior Centre?

• Loneliness may predispose older people to the
  development or worsening health problems, either
  directly or indirectly, through other conditions
  such as such as depression or may have a negative
  effect on the immune system, leading to a variety
  of health problems. (Madelyn Hall Betty Haven)
  
• Studies show that seniors who socialize within
  the community tend to have a better outlook on
  life
• Exposure to more recreational activities
  contributes positively to personal health
• Research suggests that an individuals mental
  health benefits from exercise and physical
  activity as it reduces depression and anxiety, as
  well as promotes self esteem

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Questions We Will Answer Today

• What is the Charleswood Senior Centre?
• What type of programs does the Centre offer?
• What is the Centres membership benefits?
• What is the Charleswood seniors population like?
• What direction is the Centre headed in? What
  strategic plans does the Centre have in store for
  the future?
• What is the Snow Angels Outreach Program?
• Where is the Centre located?
• Are volunteers important to the Centre?

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Charleswood Seniors Population

• Approximately 5 of the seniors (one in 20) who
  live in the Assiniboine South community are
  members of the Charleswood Senior Centre
• 13 of the Communities population is over the age
  of 65
• Vast majority are married, but a large portion of
  the population are divorced or widowed

Statistics Taken From Manitoba Health Population
Registry File, 2001 Research Conducted by Probe
Research Inc. on Behalf of Charleswood Senior
Centre Inc.
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General Characteristics of Seniors in the
Community

• Many are internet savvy
• Majority reside in a house
• Generally well educated, affluent and in good
  health and are not house-bound
• Many are active within the community

• Popular activities include
• seeing movies and plays
• individual and team sports
• Fitness
• social and educational programs
• day trips
• organized tours

Research Conducted by Probe Research Inc. on
Behalf of Charleswood Senior Centre Inc.
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General Characteristics of Seniors in the
Community (continued)

• Three-in-five southwest Winnipeg adults aged 55
  are aware of the Centre
• Only One-in-five are aware of the Centre before
  the Researcher read a list of Centres within the
  community
• On at least one occasion One-in-four adults aged
  55 attended a Senior Centre in the area at least
  once
• The Charleswood Senior Centre being the most
  popular choice
• More than Six-in-ten of these adults were very
  satisfied with their Centre

Research Conducted by Probe Research Inc. on
Behalf of Charleswood Senior Centre Inc.
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Why is this Important?

• The Centre spends a great deal of time and effort
  getting to know their members, their interests
  and planning programs to suit their wants and
  needs
• According to the research, a person will more
  than likely enjoy the services offered by the
  Charleswood Senior Centre
• It has showed the Centre that raising awareness
  of the Centre and its programs is a key step in
  allowing Seniors to live a more joyful and
  fulfilling life within the community

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Questions We Will Answer Today

• What is the Charleswood Senior Centre?
• What type of programs does the Centre offer?
• What is the Centres membership benefits?
• What is the Charleswood seniors population like?
• What direction is the Centre headed in? What
  strategic plans does the Centre have in store for
  the future?
• What is the Snow Angels Outreach Program?
• Where is the Centre located?
• Are volunteers important to the Centre?

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The Future of the Centre

• Expansion into a larger, single facility
• Allowing us to offer a larger program variety, to
  a larger membership body
• A community resource centre, defying the typical
  definition of a Senior Centre
• Turning the Centre into a Campus of Activity for
  people of all ages

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The Future of the Centre (Continued)

• The Charleswood has three main goals for the
  future, which are
• To have the senior centre located in one location
• To continue with existing partners and to explore
  opportunities for further partner development
• To increase publicity and visibility of the
  Senior Centre
• As we pursue our future goals, the mission and
  objectives of the Centre remain the same.

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Our Mission (revisited)

• To Enhance the Quality of Life for those 55 plus
  providing the resources that enables and assists
  them to enjoy a more active, social and creative
  lifestyle in the community.

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Our Objectives (revisited)

• To provide a vast array of programs which
  includes education, social and recreation
  programs
• To promote health and wellness for seniors within
  the community
• To develop a health and wellness resource team
  through further expansion of our Centre
• To develop a reference service that enables
  seniors to access necessary information for
  independent living

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Questions We Will Answer Today

• What is the Charleswood Senior Centre?
• What type of programs does the Centre offer?
• What is the Centres membership benefits?
• What is the Charleswood seniors population like?
• What direction is the Centre headed in? What
  strategic plans does the Centre have in store for
  the future?
• What is the Snow Angels Outreach Program?
• Where is the Centre located?
• Are volunteers important to the Centre?

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Snow Angel Outreach Program

• The Centre always looks for new ways to benefit
  Seniors within the community
• This is one of the first programs to encompass
  the new Centre ideal of multi-generational
  programming
• This is the first program that the Centre has
  offered that takes advantage of the Internet to
  provide the entire community with information
  about the program
• http//www.winnipegsnowangels.com

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What is a Snow Angel?

• The snowfall in winter causes challenges for some
  Winnipeggers to keep their sidewalks clear and
  avoid falls.
• Winnipeg seniors need extra help in the winter,
  keeping their sidewalks shovelled, ice-free, and
  safe.
• The Snow Angel Outreach Program that encourages
  Winnipeggers to be good neighbours and help
  seniors in need with snow removal during the
  winter.

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What do Snow Angels Do?

• Snow Angels adopt a seniors sidewalk during the
  winter and keep it clear
• All a person has to do to get involved is watch
  for seniors neighbourhood that could use help
  removing snow from their sidewalks and driveways
  and ask if they can lend a hand
• They can also contact the Centre to be paired
  with a Senior

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Why is this Program So Important?

• Snow Angels are not only being a good neighbour
  but a Snow Angel could help to save a life
• There is often an increase in calls to paramedics
  for cardiac illness and arrest on days with heavy
  snow fall
• Many people are less active during the winter
  months and sudden activity, like shovelling snow
  can cause your heart muscles to work harder
• Everyone and most importantly, the elderly are
  inclined to cardiac arrest due to over exertion
• By adopting a seniors sidewalk or driveway a Snow
  Angel is helping to keep our seniors safer and
  healthier and allowing them to enjoy or Famous
  Winnipeg Winters!!!

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And What Do We Do During the Famous Winnipeg
Winters???

• We play video games!!!

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But Do Not Worry!!!

• We Do Take Turns At the Centre!!!

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Who Created the Snow Angels?

• The Charleswood Senior Centre is the first to
  bring this fabulous program to the City of
  Winnipeg
• The program was originally created by the City of
  Calgary, and many other cities have adopted it
  since then
• The Winnipeg program is generously supported by
  the New Horizons Grant

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Benefits to the Volunteer

• Help to ensure that people are not house-bound
  during the winter
• Potentially save the life of a Senior
• Emergency vehicles need a clear driveway in order
  to respond to an emergency
• Great Exercise!
• Employers, post-secondary education facilities ,
  and scholarships now look for the total package
  which includes
• Well rounded individuals (academic, volunteering,
  sports, and so on)
• Without volunteer work, many employers/post-secon
  dary education facilities will not even consider
  the applicant

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Snow Angel Poster

• This is the poster that the Centre has created to
  advertise the Outreach Program.

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Questions We Will Answer Today

• What is the Charleswood Senior Centre?
• What type of programs does the Centre offer?
• What is the Centres membership benefits?
• What is the Charleswood seniors population like?
• What direction is the Centre headed in? What
  strategic plans does the Centre have in store for
  the future?
• What is the Snow Angels Outreach Program?
• Where is the Centre located?
• Are volunteers important to the Centre?

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Where is the Centre Located?

• Location One
• Municipal Building
• 5006 Roblin Boulevard
• Winnipeg, Manitoba
• R3R 0G7
• Phone [phone]
• Fax [phone]
• Hours 930 TO 200 PM
• Email cwsenior_at_mts.net
• Website www.seniors.cimnet.ca

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Where is the Centre Located?

• Location Two
• Royal School
• Room 5, 450 Laxdal Road
• Winnipeg, Manitoba
• R3R 0W4
• Phone [phone]
• Hours 1230 TO 330 PM

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Questions We Will Answer Today

• What is the Charleswood Senior Centre?
• What type of programs does the Centre offer?
• What is the Centres membership benefits?
• What is the Charleswood seniors population like?
• What direction is the Centre headed in? What
  strategic plans does the Centre have in store for
  the future?
• What is the Snow Angels Outreach Program?
• Where is the Centre located?
• Are volunteers important to the Centre?

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Our Volunteers

• The Charleswood Senior Centre could not function
  without a strong group of volunteers
• Volunteers sit on the Board of Directors,
  participate in committees, help in the office,
  deliver newsletters, help with individual
  programs and so on
• Volunteering at the Centre is a great and
  fulfilling experience
• If you want to get involved with your centre, do
  not hesitate contact the office

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Questions We Will Answer Today

• What is the Charleswood Senior Centre?
• What type of programs does the Centre offer?
• What is the Centres membership benefits?
• What is the Charleswood seniors population like?
• What direction is the Centre headed in? What
  strategic plans does the Centre have in store for
  the future?
• What is the Snow Angels Outreach Program?
• Where is the Centre located?
• Are volunteers important to the Centre?

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Summary

• The Charleswood Senior Centre is a place where
  seniors can meet to participate in a large
  variety of programs
• The Centre offers numerous activities and
  programs in an attempt to meet the needs and
  wants of all members
• The Centre is a friendly environment where a
  person can stop by and have a friendly
  conversation with another person
• The Snow Angel Outreach Program is the latest
  initiative of the Centre in order to make
  seniors winters safer and more enjoyable

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Charleswood Senior Centre Inc.

• Branching Out to Seniors
• Our Mission
• To Enhance the Quality of Life for those 55 plus
  providing the resources that enables and assists
  them to enjoy a more active, social and creative
  lifestyle in the community.