After an absence of a number of years, Meals on Wheels is being reintroduced in the Erin and Hillsburgh areas with service starting April 15.
Meals will be prepared at the East Wellington Community Services seniors’ room at Centre 2000 and delivered throughout the community by VON volunteers.
Meals will be delivered at noon on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and can be prepared to accommodate special dietary needs such as low sodium or diabetic menus. All meals are planned and prepared to adhere to standards set by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. For more information call Dee Dee Eurig, at VON at 519-323-2330. Expo on March 31
Meals on Wheels will be one of many services on display at the first Seniors Wellness Expo on March 31 from 11am to 1:30pm at the Shamrock Room, which is wheelchair accessible with an elevator available. Meet the participants including EWCS, VON; First Link Alzheimer’s Society; Seniors at Risk; Foot Care Clinic, Pauline Mikol; Hearing Care, Yasmine Yasminalidina; Travelling Dental Hygienist, Kelly Kirk; Kimmel of Canada; Philips Lifeline; and more.
Lunch is provided, but reservations are required by calling Sherri Plourde, manager of senior services at 519-833-0087.
