APRIL 2017
Volume 1, Issue 3
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
In Memory ................ .2
Program Closures ..... 3 & 8
SPRING/ SUMMER
NEWSLETTER
I think that we
are all excited
to see winter
behind us with those temperatures
radically changing!
Despite a warm February teasing us
with the feeling that winter was
over, March hit us with some record
low temperatures to wake us up and
give us a little reminder to keep our
long-johns close at hand!
Soon we will begin to see the signs
of summer on the way as those
spring blooms reach toward the sun
bringing smiles to our faces and
lightening our moods!
We will have lots to look forward to
in the coming months ahead!
Take a look inside this issue of our
newsletter for some special dates
and announcements about the K-W
Seniors Day Program!
Fundraising …………..….7
Carnival Week……..…….8
Fraud Warning ………….10
K-W Seniors Day
Program
247 Franklin St.
North
Kitchener, ON
N2A 1Y5
519-893-1609
For questions or
concerns about
the program,
please contact
our program
Director,
Deanne Gillies at
519-893-1609 or
send an email to
deanne@k-w
seniorsday
program.ca
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Special thanks
to families
who have
made
memorial
donations to
our program
in memory of
loved ones you
have lost.
We have sadly had to say farewell to some of our
friends since our last Newsletter. Some have been
friends for many years and some were new friends
whom we had just gotten to know. We think of you
fondly and remember the smiles and laughter that
we once shared. Our deepest sympathies to your
families whom have been left behind.
Special mention of the friends whom we have lost
over the last few months:
Beatrice Golbeck
Wesley Felsing
Leona Grobe
John Gettas
Anne Ertel
WELCOMING OUR NEW FRIENDS!
We are very happy to welcome some new faces who have joined our
program these passed few months! Some of you may be new clients
who have joined the program to participate in the fun. Some of you
may be new volunteers or students who have come to help and bring
a smile to someone’s face!
We are delighted to know you and hope that you enjoy your time with
us making new friends and having some laughs together!
There are always different activities to choose from; so try something
that you have never done before! It is a chance to meet new people
and have fun learning something new! If there is something that you
would like to try or share with us, please let us know!
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The K-W Seniors Day Program will be closed to observe
the Easter Holiday on
Friday, April 14th and Monday, April 17th, 2017.
Wishing you and your families all the blessings of this
Easter Holiday.
We kindly remind everyone of our new SCENT
FREE policy. Please refrain from wearing perfumes and colognes at the K-W Seniors Day Program. Many of our friends have health issues that
may cause breathing difficulties, nausea, allergic
reactions and sensitivities to strong smells. It is especially difficult when sharing a ride with others. These scents have an
even greater effect in a closed vehicle. We thank you very much
for your understanding of friends who cannot tolerate scents.
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Celebrating you on this
special day!
May 14th, 2017.
YOU are our family too! Family isn’t always
blood. It is the people in your life who want
you in theirs and accept you for who you are!
Those who would do anything to see you smile
and love you no matter what! From all of the
staff at the K-W Seniors Day Program, we love
you like our own family and wish you
all the best on these special days and
always!
Celebrating you on this
special day!
June 18th, 2017.
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK APRIL 23—29, 2017
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April is a special month when we take the time to recognize our
volunteers during National Volunteer Week! During this dedicated week we will be acknowledging each and every volunteer
with a special gift to thank them for their amazing contributions of time and care that they give us every day! We are truly
blessed to have so many wonderful people who help us out with
organizing and running our activities to keep us all busy and
entertained.
Please take a moment to thank our special volunteers for their
time and hard work that they do each day. We couldn’t do it
without them!
Annual Lillian Rudrum Memorial Volunteer
Award
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This award was created to honour one of our longest serving program volunteers who dedicated nearly 3 decades of her life to our
program. Her name was Lillian Rudrum…. In memory of Lil, an
annual award was created to present to a volunteer who has shown
volunteer excellence within our program and for our clients whom
we serve.
It is time again to award another volunteer for his/her outstanding
achievements!
We need your help! The clients, volunteers and staff will have their
chance to vote for the volunteer they feel should be presented with
this award for 2017! We will be posting pictures and names of all of
our amazing volunteers on our bulletin board in the program and
providing a ballot box for you to nominate your favourite volunteer!
Nominations will open on May 1, 2017. the volunteer with the most
nominations, WINS! The winner will be announced at our Annual
Appreciation Dinner for volunteers and Program Supporters in June.
Previous winners of this honourable award are:
2013—May Wilson
2015—Norma Wylie
2014—Mel Kitchen
2016—Wanda Duke
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING AND MEMBERSHIPS CAMPAIGN7 IN
APRIL 2017
April is the launch of our Annual Membership and Donation
Campaign.
We will be mailing out letters asking you for your support to
help our program. We rely on funding from the Local Health
Integration Network to keep our program operations going.
Unfortunately, it is not enough to support the rising costs of our
lease, transportation services, meal costs and program supplies.
Your support would be greatly appreciated! Tax receipts are issued for all donations.
Memberships are not required by clients to attend and participate in the K-W Seniors Day Program. We are a non-profit organization that is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.
Under the Charitable Act, we are required to have a Membership body. This membership body has certain rights and responsibilities under the Not for Profit Act; namely, to vote on
the election of Board of Directors and on fundamental corporate
transactions, like amendments to the bylaws or mergers.
Carnival week!
June 26—June 30
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To celebrate Canada’s 150 Birthday, let’s
have some fun!
Join us at the K-W Seniors Day Program
Carnival Week and try your hand at
some fun carnival games and win some
prizes!
The K-W Seniors Day Program will
be closed on
Monday, July 3rd, 2017
To celebrate Canada’s 15o years!
Celebrating Canada’s Diversity!
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Diversity has played an important role in Canada’s formative history. Today, Canada boasts the highest percentage of foreign-born citizens than
any other G8 country. In 2012, Canada welcomed a record number of immigrants for its seventh consecutive year, with 257,515 newcomers entering the country. In opening its doors to immigration, Canada has created a
society of mixed languages, cultures and religions.
A History of Immigration
Canada is a nation of newcomers. Originally inhabited by Aboriginal peoples, immigration to Canada began with the French and British colonization
in the 17th century. The trend continued through the 18thand 19th centuries
with United Empire loyalists who fled the United States during the American
Civil War. A subsequent wave of immigration from Europe after the two
World Wars brought many new cultures, languages and religious groups to
Canada, resulting in many changes in government policy and the first laws
to protect diversity. During the last 60 years, immigration has continued to
flourish, with newcomers arriving from every corner of the globe. In 1971,
Canada became the first country in the world to enact an official policy of
multiculturalism, showing how valued diversity is in Canada’s political and
social landscape. The Canadian constitution, implemented by Prime Minister Trudeau in 1982 contained a Charter of Rights and Freedoms that protected multiculturalism. The Canadian Multiculturalism Act was introduced
in 1988 and federal funds began to be distributed to ethnic groups to assist
them in preserving their cultures. Many of the cultural community centres
that exist today were established during this time as a result of this funding.
Diversity by the Numbers
Today, immigrants represent over 20 percent of the total Canadian population, the highest proportion among G8 countries. According to Statistics
Canada, the majority of Canada’s foreign-born population reside in Ontario,
British Columbia, Quebec and Alberta, and most in the nation’s largest urban centres. Over 200 ethnic origins were reported in the 2011 National
Household Survey and 13 of those had surpassed the one million population mark.
- excerpt from Canadian Immigrant— Diversity in Canada; an overview, by
Lisa Evans 2013 article
WARNING! Two Out of Three Seniors Have Been Targets of these scams!
Here are six popular scams to watch out for:
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1. Tech support scams: These typically appear as pop-ups that look like legitimate offers from
reputable companies such as Microsoft. They try to sell fake software, ask for remote computer access, or want to install malware to steal personal and financial information.
2. Tax scams: One common IRS scam, sent via email as well as mail, is an official-looking notice CP2000 for the tax year in question. Scam emails may instruct that a payment be sent
immediately. If you get a notice like this, delete it. The IRS never contacts people by email
nor does it call demanding payment. Stay up-to-date on current tax scams at IRS.gov.
3. Ransomware: This is a variant of malware that criminals greatly love because it is easy to
execute and is financially rewarding. You can prevent ransomware by ensuring your devices have up-to-date antivirus software installed. Also, never open suspicious emails from
unknown senders, and do not download attachments from senders you do not trust.
4. False debt collectors: Fraudsters send emails that resemble official-looking documents with
a threatening and urgent tone. Do not respond, open any attachments, or click on any
links. Delete these emails. If you’re concerned about whether you owe money, contact a
creditor directly to find out if it sent the email
5. Sweepstake and charity scams: A sweepstakes scam often asks you to pay to receive your
prize. A charity scam, masquerading as a charity with a name similar to a real one, asks
you to help those in need. However, a scam charity will not be able provide important documentation of its identity and mission, nor provide proof of a tax-deductible contribution.
6. iTunes Card Scams: A string of scams are taking place asking people to make payments
over the phone for things such as taxes, hospital bills, bail money, debt collection, and utility bills. The scams are committed using many methods, including gift cards. These fraudsters are sometimes using iTunes Gift Cards for payment
The scam follows a certain formula: The victim receives a call instilling panic and urgency to
make a payment by purchasing iTunes Gift Cards from the nearest retailer (convenience
store, electronics retailer, etc.). After the cards have been purchased, the victim is asked to
pay by sharing the 16-digit code on the back of the card with the caller over the phone.
Never give personal or financial information over the phone or
computer. Call someone you trust or the police if you think
you have been scammed!