Senior Riders Free on Sundays & Wednesdays Seniors 65 and older ride without charge all day every Wednesday and Sunday. This offer includes all bus routes and the O‑Train, but does not include Para Transpo. If you’re using a fare gate, you will need to use a Presto card set with the senior discount. You may…
Work on the City’s plan to enhance resident care, safety and quality of life in long-term care homes is well underway and should be completed next year. The Community and Protective Services Committee learned that staff have completed 69 of 84 action items on the Council-approved work plan. The City has hired additional staff, enhanced…
Accessibility Spotlight Accessible Parking Permits give persons with disabilities enhanced access to on-street parking All persons with temporary or permanent disabilities are eligible to apply for a permit at no cost. To obtain a permit, you can visit your local ServiceOntario centre, or call 1-800-267-8097. Delivery of permits takes approximately three weeks via mail or fax, and…
Project Description: Since 2013, the Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department (PIED) has received funding on an annual basis to help supplement accessible and “age-friendly” City of Ottawa benches. The objective of the Bench Program is to provide senior residents (age 50+) specialized rest areas in strategic locations throughout the City of Ottawa. Trees on…
March is Fraud Prevention Month Each year, Canadians lose millions of dollars by falling victim to scams and fraud. Educating yourself on common scams can help prevent you from becoming a victim. It’s hard to keep up with all the many different kinds of scams. There are also new ones all the time. Your best…
Saturday April 13th, 2019 Hosted by the Olde Forge Community Centre For details please click Event
TEA AND TOAST is a local complementary search team that can help with the search for a retirement home. If you know of a senior or are one yourself, please contact TEA AND TOAST AT 613-698-1319 and speak to one of their Senior Living Advisors or check them out at www.teaandtoast.ca
The old Forge is looking for volunteer drivers. Please contact them if you can spare a few hours each month. By email: e.parcher@oldeforge.ca Phone: 613-829-9777 ext: 226
The Snow Go Program provides a matching service for seniors and people with disabilities looking to hire an individual or contractor to clear snow from private driveways and walkways. Residents who participate in this program are responsible for paying the individual or contractor removing the snow. The Snow Go Assist Program provides financial assistance to…