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Organization:
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Senior Wish Association
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Phone Numbers:
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705-481-7593
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Address:
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c/o Senior Wish Association
13 - 4 Alliance Blvd, Suite 422
Barrie, ON
L4M 7G3
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Street
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Barrie
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Hours:
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Hours vary
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Executives:
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Linda Moyles - Director-Secretary
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Public Contacts:
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Patricia Imrie - Chair
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Service Description:
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Registered charity that focuses on attention and companionship for isolated seniors in local communities * branches located in Simcoe County and in Muskoka
Services and programs include:
- distribution of Christmas and Birthday gifts to seniors * facilities supply names of residents who have no family or companion * Christmas stocking with new items will be delivered
- Adopt a Senior for Christmas Program
- organizes fundraising and other events
- wishes are also granted throughout the year for Seniors in Simcoe County
- inter-generational and educational programs are available
Donations of the following items are accepted and pick-up of donated items can be arranged:
- new pajamas, nightgowns, slippers, housecoats
- stuffed animals
- playing cards/games
- music CDs
- items such as deodorant, hand lotion, face cream, soap
- small boxes of cookies or candies or anything one would find in a Christmas stocking
- cash donations can be made on-line or cheques sent by mail
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Call or email for more information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Older Adults * residents of senior residences
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Barrie & Area, Collingwood & Area, Muskoka, South Simcoe
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Last Updated:
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11/22/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=205804
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