Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Seniors Advisory Committee Report
Planning ahead for 2022
By Linda Tiessen Leamington is a forward-looking municipality that has empowered a Seniors Advisory Committee to explore and make recommendations to organize senior-friendly activities and programming in our area. Through consultations with seniors attending these activities, the Seniors Advisory Committee also hopes to identify gaps in programming and senior needs: from accessibility to parks, and current venues, to transportation needed to participate in activities planned for the future. This Seniors Advisory Committee consists of Martin Girash (Chair), Linda Tiessen (ViceChair), Linda Belch-Tiessen, Melissa Bloomfield, Margaret Ingratta, Councillor John Hammond and Mayor Hilda MacDonald. We are fortunate that Mayor MacDonald and
Councillor Hammond are members of this group, and take a personal interest in the work of the committee so that communication with Leamington Council is direct and responsive. Activities have been planned for the first Wednesday of every month at the Leamington & District Half Century Centre beginning at 10:00 am. Activities are accessible, senior-friendly and free. For the months ahead, the following events have been planned: May 4, 2022: Liz Campbell, certified yoga instructor, presents ways to engage in various forms of yoga including chair yoga. Those attending will be given an opportunity to participate or observe the yoga moves highlighted. Participants should wear comfortable activewear and shoes. Location: Leamington and District Half
Century Centre. June 1, 2022: SECC Seniors Services Coordinator, Rae-Anne Scratch, highlights the programs and services that are available in our community through the South Essex Community Council. Location: Leamington and District Half Century Centre. Thank you to the Leamington & District Half Century Centre and Christine Lehn for hosting the seniors’ activities and providing other activities to seniors in our area. We look forward to keeping our seniors informed about the activities planned for them over the spring and summer months, with the hopes that seniors will meet other seniors and enjoy the presentations. Stay tuned for more information to come. For more information, visit www.leamington. ca/seniors
Southpoint Sun - 9
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Harrow’s Walnut Grove Bed and Breakfast took the vote for Best B&B. As well, two local businesses with multiple locations won awards. Armando’s won for Best Pizza Pie and Jose’s Bar and Grill won for Best Patio.
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The All-New St. Clair College Seeks Community Representatives for the Board of Governors St. Clair College is seeking applications for the Board of Governors, for a three-year term beginning on September 1, 2022. The College Board is comprised of 17 members, including 12 appointed from the community, the College President and an additional four members who are elected from the College’s student, faculty, support and administrative groups. Responsibilities include policy setting and contributing to the College Strategic Directions. Board members are required to attend one regular Board meeting per month (normally scheduled on the fourth Tuesday of the month) between September and June, with meetings beginning at 5:30 p.m. Additional meetings are scheduled on an as needed basis. St. Clair College serves the Windsor and Essex County areas as well as the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. Community representatives are drawn from this region. St. Clair College welcomes applications from representatives of the diverse multicultural communities that surround and enrich the College. St. Clair College serves over 15,000 full-time students and part-time learners. Potential candidates are welcomed from a broad and diverse spectrum of industries and community segments. Experience on community boards and/or knowledge of governance processes will be considered as important assets. Interested individuals are asked to send a resume, emphasizing their strengths in these asset areas, by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 29, 2022. Ms. Kristen Adams, Secretary, Board of Governors 2000 Talbot Road West (Box 30) Windsor, Ontario N9A 6S4 Fax: 519-966-3763 email: kadams@stclaircollege.ca For additional information call 519-972-2704
LEAMINGTON FAIR FAIR ~JUNE 10-11-12~ NO MORE RIDE TICKETS!
All-Inclusive price of $25
Includes:
• Fair Admission wristband • All Rides (unlimited) Friday & • Classic Championship Wrestling Saturday • Demolition Derby - Saturday • Destroyer KISS Tribute - Friday • Leave Those Kids Alone - Saturday • Kids Bicycle Draw - Saturday
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SOME OF THE RIDES WE ARE EXPECTING.... • Century Ferris Wheel • Zero Gravity • Bumper Cars
• Dino Ride • Hang Glider • Wacky Shack Castle
• Sky Slide • Merry-Go-Round • Classic Cars
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