Seniors Services
The Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield recognizes the importance of seniors in our community and as such has developed an extensive senior plan. The plan highlights nine recommendations to help meet the current and future demands of seniors in our community.
To view a full copy of the 2010 Seniors Plan, please click below:
Seniors Plan 2010
Appendices
Provincial and Federal Seniors Services
The Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (ONPEA)
is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to raising awareness about the abuse and neglect of older adults.
Our mission is to create an Ontario that is free from abuse for all seniors, through education, training, collaboration, service coordination and advocacy.
Stop Abuse. Restore Respect.
Senior Safety Line
Toll-free: 1-866-299-1011
Visit Their Website: http://onpea.org/index.html
See their listing of News & Events: http://onpea.org/news/
Home Support Services - Community Care
Community Care programs are provided at the following locations:
Chemung:
549 Ennis Road, Ennismore, 705-292-8708
Blood Pressure Clinics every Wednesday 1-3pm
Fitness Classes for Seniors - Wednesday 10 to 11am - No Cost
Drop in hours: Thursdays 1- 3pm
Lakefield:
40 Rabbit Street, Lakefield, 705-652-8655
Fitness Classes for Seniors - every Monday & Thursday from 9:15 to 10:15am at Lakefield Intermediate School - No Cost
Blood pressure Clinic on the third Wednesday of everything month, first come first served between 1 pm and 3 pm at our office.
All are welcome to drop in to the office Monday to Thursday 9:30 to 3:30 or Friday 9:30 to 12:30 to learn about services and volunteer opportunities.
Harvey:
St. Matthews 1946 Lakehurst Rd., Buckhorn K0L 1J0, 705-657-2171
Drop in Hours: Monday to Friday 10-1pm.
Community Care Website:
Seniors Groups
50+Chemung Senior Citizen's Family
Where friends meet friends and have fun together.
Playing cards, different games, potlucks, corn roast, picnic, singing, laughter, eating out at different restaurants, bus trip, Christmas dinner, outings, boat trip, Veterans Day at Bridgenorth in November and much more.
Potlucks are on the first Tuesday of each month at 11:45 am. Second Tuesday is Fun and Games Day at 12:00 noon. Sandwiches and cookies start at 1:00. Dine outs are the third Tuesday of each month at different restaurants. Outings are on the fourth week.
50+Chemung SCF still has room for a few more members that like to have some fun, laughter and sharing as a family does. Only $15.00 per year and $2.00 for coffee at entrance. We meet at Bridgenorth United Church downstairs. No meetings July and August only dine outs, picnic in July, BBQ Start up at the Corn Roast in September first Tuesday at a members home or at the Church.
For more information call Jim at 705-292-6107 or Marion at 705-749-9093. Or e-mail Jim at nickel759@msn.com.
Ennismore Seniors
Activities are located at the Ennismore Fire Hall and include darts, crafts, folk art, exercise, woodworking, pool, carving and a sewing circle. Lunches are the 2nd Wednesday of each month at St. Martin's Church Hall. Year round program for ages 55+. For more information contact Jean Wood at 705-292-9219.
Golden Years Seniors - Lakefield
The Golden Years Seniors are located in their own hall behind the Community Care Building at 275 Queen Street. They meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 12:30pm. Membership is $10.00 per person. Daily activities schedule - Mondays: craft and card at 10am and bridge at 1pm; Tuesdays: carving at 9:30am and shuffleboard at 1:30pm; Wednesdays: euchre at 1:30pm and bridge at 7pm.; Thursdays: scrabble at 1pm and euchre at 7:30pm; Fridays: music at 9:30am and cribbage at 1:30pm. Cost is $1 per event. For more information Contact Barb 705-652-3148 or contact Lakefield Community Care at 705-652-8655.
VON Adult Day Program
Offers a pleasant social experience in a safe and stimulating environment for older adults who live in the community and are in need of support to remain at home. Provides a regular day of respite for family caregivers. Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. Located at the Marshland Centre, 65 Hague Blvd. Lakefield. Fee: $19.00 per day (subsidy available). Register through the Peterborough Community Access Centre at 705-743-2212. For more information contact Doreen Anderson-Roy at 705-745-9155.
Lakefield Jolly Seniors
The Lakefield Jolly Seniors meets the second Wednesday of the month in the upstairs hall at the Lakefield Legion, Branch 77. The annual fee is $5, and there is no user fee. A potluck lunch is held at 1:00 pm followed by a meeting at 2:00 pm. Following the meeting members play darts, crib, euchre and bingo. For more information, contact President Jim Marsden at 705-652-8452 or Secretary Carol Hughes at 705-652-1056.
