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For older adults in our community, we offer health services, volunteer programs, and a wide range of recreation programs at four 50+ Recreation Centres.
Health Related Services
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The City of Cambridge provides Adult Day Services for residents living in the community of Cambridge, the Township of North Dumfries and surrounding areas. There are a variety of day program options to meet individual interests and health care needs. These programs support individuals living with mental health or chronic illness; and physical, intellectual or cognitive impairment, such as early stroke, Parkinson's disease or early stage dementia; or general age related frailty. The Adult Day Service program operates six days a week and offers a variety of social-recreational activities to promote independence and healthy living and improve wellbeing and quality of life. Professional and supportive staff manage and lead these programs. Adult Day programs serve residents with different languages and cultural backgrounds. Francophone residents are welcome to attend all programs and days. Francophone staff are available in the day programs two days per week. Portuguese speaking residents attend all programs and days.
The programs also include:
Special Activities Available:
Hours of Operation: Monday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Locations: A variety of locations in Cambridge Fees (effective April 1, 2024):
For more information or support in English, please call (519) 623-1340 ext. 4424 For more information or support in French, please call (519) 623-1340 ext. 4737 or email frenchservices@cambrigde.ca |
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French Language Services & Support |
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Foot Care Treatments are now available. Appointments are available at the David Durward Centre every other Wednesday mornings and at the Allan Reuter Centre every other Wednesday afternoons. Please register online here or in person at any City of Cambridge facility.
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Volunteer Opportunities
View the Current Volunteer Opportunities Listing for details and how to apply.
Friendly Visiting
Over time, individuals may begin to isolate themselves and become socially withdrawn as they find it more difficult to stay connected to friends, the community or to leave the safety and comfort of their homes.
Friendly Visiting is funded by the Ministry of Health. The program matches a volunteer with a socially isolated older adult, or an adult with a physical disability for social and recreational in-person or phone visits for 1-2 hours per week. Activities can include conversing in and around the home, crafts, board and card games, outings, and more.
Visiting Service is offered to those who:
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live in the Cambridge/North Dumfries area
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18+ adult living with a physical disability
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50+ older adult who is socially isolated and/or experiencing mild memory loss
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not require personal care during the visit
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unable toattend social or recreation programs in community settings
For referrals to this program, please contact the Friendly Visiting team at (519) 623-1340 ext. 4820 or email friendlyvisiting@cambridge.ca for more information.
The Friendly Visiting program does not provide the following services:
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personal and medical care
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housekeeping
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meal preparation
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grocery shopping
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provide personal, financial or medical advice
Please visit our Age-Friendly Guide to gain more information on other agencies that can provide the above services.
Interested in volunteering with our Friendly Visiting Program? Learn more about getting involved.
Without Walls (WOW)
Without Walls (WOW) is a free registered telephone program that offers small groups of older adults experiencing social isolation the opportunity to engage in conversation and recreation activities. All sessions are 30 to 45 minutes in length and are available in English and French.
English sessions are offered on Mondays, Thursdays, and alternate Fridays at 1:00 p.m.
French sessions are offered Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., Fridays at 1:00 p.m.
Participants are given monthly calendars that outline session plans. Activities can include:
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musical entertainment
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health and wellness speakers
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education and information
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BINGO and other fun games
To register for English WOW sessions, please contact the Friendly Visiting team at (519) 623-1340 ext. 4820 or friendlyvisiting@cambridge.ca
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January 2 |
Review Code of Conduct & New Years Resolutions |
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January 6 |
BINGO with Rupsha |
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January 9 |
Leisure Activities and Healthy Aging with Rupsha |
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January 10 |
Mystery Musical Guest! |
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January 13 |
Friendly Debate: Are parents legally responsible for their kid's actions? |
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January 16 |
Finishing Lines |
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January 20 |
Bridging Generations |
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January 23 |
Date with Nature - Heidi HTR |
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January 24 |
BINGO |
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January 27 |
Criminal? or Not? |
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January 30 |
Lunar New Year |
To register for French WOW sessions, please contact the Francophone Services support worker at (519) 623-1340 ext.4737 or frenchservices@cambridge.ca
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January 3 |
BINGO |
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January 8 |
Group Conversation |
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January 10 |
Meditation |
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January 15 |
The Little Jar of Happy |
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January 17 |
Biography |
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January 22 |
BINGO |
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January 24 |
Food Lovers |
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January 29 |
Everything Health |
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January 31 |
National Hot Chocolate Day |
WOW - Respectful Conduct Policy:
To promote a welcoming and safe setting for all, we ask that participants observe our WOW Respectful Conduct Policy:
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to participate in a kind and respectful manner
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to create an inclusive environment that honours people of all cultures, traditions, faiths, genders, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experiences
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to respect all group members and their opinions, even if they differ from your own
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to allow the facilitator, volunteer or guest speaker to lead the conversation or activity
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to allow everyone a chance to speak and participate by not dominating conversations
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to maintain confidentiality – information that is shared on the call by others should be kept private and confidential