Senior Advisory Committee

By Christine Lehn

LEAMINGTON – In a recent meeting, Leamington’s Seniors Advisory Committee discussed the challenges seniors have faced during the pandemic. One issue raised was the delay in some medical appointments. This is not restricted to seniors. Medical staff have been working tirelessly, and cannot be faulted for any wait times.

It was noted that many seniors began to enjoy visiting outdoors at the Marina. The number increased weekly. The importance of socialization is not lost on the Committee. To that end, the Committee is working on organizing free activities.

During the winter months, the social gatherings will be held safely at the Half Century Centre. These will include entertainment and coffee hours. A

s plans are finalized, times and dates will be posted on the Leamington Half Century Centre website at: http://halfcenturycentre.ca, on the digital sign located outside of the facility, and in the Committee’s monthly newsletter article to follow next month.

From May to September 2022, the Committee is interested in organizing some activities to be held at the Marina. A variety of events are being considered, including a stretching class, or music. Given the current situation with COVID-19, nothing has been set.

Suggestions are welcome and can be given to any Committee member or can be submitted to the Committee through email at clerks@leamington.ca. Suggestions can also be mailed or dropped off at the Leamington Municipal Building mail slot located to the right of the rear entrance off of the parking lot.

The Municipal Building is located at 111 Erie Street North, Leamington, Ontario, N8H 2Z9.