Life After Fifty Health Fair at Caesars Windsor
When: Thursday, November 12, 2015
9 am – 2 pm
Where: Caesars Windsor, Augustus Ballroom 2
377 Riverside Dr. Windsor
Free admission
Free smoothie bar
Over 50 Vendors
Door Prizes!
Informative Workshops every 30 minutes
Falls Prevention Mobile Clinic June 18th in Leamington
ANYONE CAN FALL…
Prevent it from happening to you!
The Erie St. Clair Falls Prevention Mobile Clinic is a group of health care providers from the community who assess an individual’s risk of having a fall, and discuss how one can reduce the risk and remain independent.
Event Date:
Time:
Appointments are necessary.
Call Heather Barrington at (519) 258-2146 ext. 3114.
Location:
Leamington and District Half Century Centre, 160 Talbot Street East, Leamington.
You should come to a clinic if you:
- Are 65 years of age or older.
- Have difficulty getting around.
- Live alone or in assisted living.
- Want to remain independent.
- Have had a fall or near fall.
- Have a fear of falling.
- Want to maintain or improve balance.
For an appointment, please contact Heather Barrington at (519) 258-2146 ext. 3114.
2015 Kingsville Older Adult Expo – June 2nd
Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this year’s exciting Older Adults Expo being held at the Kingsville Recreation Complex. In 2014 over 50 exhibitors helped to make the day an outstanding success. Join us for informative presentations, entertainment, wine tasting, door prizes and a variety of great exhibitors all looking to share some of the area’s best resources and materials.
Click here to download the poster.
Admission is Free
Event Date:
Time:
10 AM to 3PM
Location:
Kingsville Recreation Complex
1741 Jasperson Lane, Kingsville
This is an all accessible location. Lunch will be available for a nominal fee. Come for the day, and experience all of the exhibits under one roof at the 4th Annual Kingsville Older Adults Expo. See you there!
Falls Prevention Mobile Clinic April 16th in Essex
ANYONE CAN FALL…
Prevent it from happening to you!
The Erie St. Clair Falls Prevention Mobile Clinic is a group of health care providers from the community who assess an individual’s risk of having a fall, and discuss how one can reduce the risk and remain independent.
Event Date:
Time:
Appointments are necessary.
Call Heather Barrington at (519) 258-2146 ext. 3114.
Location:
Essex Retirees Social Club
32 Russell St., Essex
You should come to a clinic if you:
- Are 65 years of age or older.
- Have difficulty getting around.
- Live alone or in assisted living.
- Want to remain independent.
- Have had a fall or near fall.
- Have a fear of falling.
- Want to maintain or improve balance.
For an appointment, please contact Heather Barrington at (519) 258-2146 ext. 3114.
Is Frailty Inevitable?
It’s seems natural for us to become frail as we age. But is it inevitable? Here is an excellent radio conversation I heard on CBC this morning. Matt Galloway talked to guest medical columnist Dr. Raj Bhardwaj. It runs 3:43
http://www.cbc.ca/player/AudioMobile/Metro%2BMorning/ID/2662947599/
Here is a link to a related article and a longer audio discussion. 6:26
Leamington Home Show March 27 -29
Join us in the Safe @ Home booth at the Leamington Home Show this weekend. Drop by to say hello and pick up a Slip and Fall Prevention Guide. There’ll be lots of information for anyone hoping to Age with Grace in their existing home including brochures and specials for Grab Bars, Acorn Stairlifts and Step-in Tub Conversions. It’s free and its bound to be warmer indoors…See you there!
15th Annual Leamington Home & Garden – Food & Drink Show
Fri 5 pm – 9 pm, Sat 10 am – 5 pm, Sun 12 pm – 5 pm,
Free admission: Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex –
249 Sherk St, Leamington
http://visitwindsoressex.com/twepi_event/leamington-home-garden-trade-show/
Home and Garden show has been expanded to include Food and Drink, Lifestyles, Building Trades and Development. Home Renovation Specialists, Interior Design, Faux and Chalk Paint Techniques, Landscape Design! Do it Yourself or Hire the Professionals!
Presentations, Demonstrations, Door Prizes! Master Gardeners Karen & Alan Batke with Leamington Horticultural Society; Designing Dream Homes by Crozier Baird-Engineers/Planners/Architects; Sico Paint demos; Gardening – Do it yourself Planting Pots; Faux & Chalk Paint Techniques and so much more!
Grand Prize Patio Package – valued over $2,600.00 includes $500.00 Landscape Plant Materials Peanut Centre Nursery; $329.00 Outdoor Propane Fireplace Table RONA; $1,000.00 Custom Awning Beaul’s Upholstery & Awnings; $800.00 -2 Adirondack Chairs by CRP Products Gabriele Brand Source! Thanks to these local businesses for this wonderful Prize package!
Sample gourmet foods and local wines and Microbrewery! Chef Ingrid Miller & Hilda MacDonald lead: “Cooking Chats!” Food & Drink -purchase tickets at $2.00 & $4.00 and savour the flavours!
If you’re building a new home, renovating, or creating a new landscape backyard haven – your planning is made easier…come see all the professionals under one roof!