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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 13 Apr 2005, p. 16

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with special guest speaker NE": AngHJSQI! 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. _ Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, Hauser Haus Room, 101 Father David Bauer privy, Waredgx) RSVP: 725-3477 or Email: ewitmer®sgci.com Front Yard Makeover Contest WATEki7jij"i'"jiiiiijNIcLE _t___l 11tk rimmed 50 PLUS SEMINAR Learn More About... Elizabeth's Queen's Park Report Your Home, Your Investment Great Canadian Holidays Power of Attorney Programs and Services for Seniors in Ontario Telehealth Monday, April 18, 2005 Continued from page " home support xervlces. "He is willing In get out ol the cur, upen the door and help wuh parcels and bags," she said "He gut-x the extra milu" Senior couple loves helping older adults Phonsrrle spends her vol- urtteer ttme preparing hor meals for senior» at the Waterloo home suppun arr mum community meals pm gram Many of the dint-rs live altute and mum to the Adult Recreation Centre for umr panionship. she believes. "They -are very friendly ’Northdale Auto Bod i'lllliiq and grateful tor the meal and the togetlteotcvs they have there PF In return {m her beuevo fence. she reaps persoual remunerauon. "I like the Idea ot having a mason to get out of the hose each day. And the people you Yerre am really so gracluus and mint-mum they say something that makes you feel good." The fees fur participating tit these programs are mim- mul. according lo I'hunsinc. The Iramsportatiun par gram charges a $15 annual fee and $2.50 for each ones 519.747.1316 MACKIA DEW"! way mrmwn ride. the rate "tured'te', tor out often" drives, lhe meals um 55 each, During their first decade ol' servlce fur the centre, the couple devoted two days a week to volunteering: now, they have (u! back In Utle day much, Phonsine on Wednesdays and Vittce on Fridays. This reduction does not signal the hcgummg of the end of their volunteerism though. "Our children certainly know on those lwu days of the week that they are not going to find the twu of us at home mgrther." said Plum sine. "As lung as we remain healthy and live where we are. we'll he there." said Phunsine. Che couple has lived m the same house. within walking distance of the Ct'n- tre, for 43 years, Communmes‘ Collectivites in Bloom ' en tleurs . was}! ()nmnu. Vtitctt first wmured to the Region III 1951. wtule Phunsnu- headed tor London. By 196t, Phunsine was faced with a choice - the couple planned to wed. however. Vince had no intentions u! moving to lun- dun. "I was made to tome if I wanted Vince and l wanted hull." said Phortsitie plung- ly, adding she has never regretted making that deri- siort. “my recommend any" one who Is newly retired consider becoming involved in the corumunity. “The (My has many vol- unwer opportunities." said Phonxine. "And, if you call the Adult Recreation Centre on King htreet South in Waterloo. a courteous person always answers the phone"

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