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It’s Not Right: Elder Abuse Awareness![]()
The Grand River Council on Aging invites you to join Penny McVicar from Victim Services of Brant and the Elder Abuse Awareness Committee, to discuss elder abuse, how to recognize it where you can turn for support. ![]()
Wednesday, October 20 from 10.00 to 11.00 a.m. Register by Monday, October 18 by e-mail to admin@grcoa.ca![]()
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Volunteer Recognition
The Volunteer Recognition Program consists of articles highlighting a different volunteer each month who has been integral to the success and growth of the Grand River Council On Aging. Annette Minutillo Miller is the volunteer to be recognized for the month of September.
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The Grand River Council on Aging is grateful when families or friends choose to honour their loved one by designating memorial gifts to support their programs and activities that engage, educate, and connect seniors in Brantford, Brant County and Six Nations.
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The Community at Home workshop series is designed by volunteers to encourage socialization, participation, and community connections, while creating awareness about topics and issues of interest, with presentations by local Guest Speakers.
It’s Not Right- Elder Abuse Awareness
Wednesday, October 20, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
The Grand River Council on Aging invites you to join Penny McVicar from Victim Services of Brant and the Elder Abuse Awareness Committee, to discuss elder abuse, how to recognize it and where you can turn for support.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS
Please email Linda Moyer at admin@grcoa.ca or call 519-754-0777 ext. 439 and leave a message.
All workshops will be presented online and registrants will receive a Zoom link through email to access the workshop the day before the scheduled workshop.
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Coming Soon– History of the Canadian Military Heritage Museum in Brantford, November 3
A few words from Mayor Kevin Davis as we celebrated October 1 as National Seniors Day:
“We take the time to recognize the efforts of organizations such as CARP and the Grand River Council on Aging in being advocates for seniors in the Brantford Brant community and beyond. Groups like these help to ensure that seniors in our community remain independent, engaged, and active. We also take the time to celebrate the profound contributions of seniors in our homes, communities and workplaces. Brantford would not be what it is without the incredible efforts of our senior community and today we give special thanks.Thank you Councillor McCreary for helping facilitate this important flag raising today, and to Councillor Martin for also coming to share support. Happy Seniors Day to everyone in the community and take time today to share your appreciation and gratitude to the seniors in our community.
Special thanks to Lucy Marco from GRCOA and Ruby Toor from CARP for helping to make today special and a success! Grand River Council on Aging CARP
And from the County of Brant:
“We would like to thank representatives from the Grand River Council on Aging and CARP, as well as Town Crier, Larry Davis for joining us for a small ceremony to celebrate #NationalSeniorsDay.We can all agree that aging adults bring so much knowledge and joy, not only to our own families but also to our communities, and for that we thank-you!
Pictured L-R: Larry Davis (Town Crier), Ruby Toor (Brantford CARP Chapter President), Mayor David Bailey and Lucy Marco (President of the Grand River Council on Aging)”