National Conference on Literacy for Older Canadians in Ottawa
The 1990 International Literacy Year conference Learning Thats Life was held April 26 to 28 in Ottawa at the Chateau Laurier. About 150 delegates from across Canada discussed why many seniors are functionally illiterate, its social impact, and the need for practical reading programs and simple language in services and medicines.
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Ottawa
ONE Voice
Chateau Laurier
Canada
Gram
Cam Cathcart
C.B.C
ABLE
Winnipeg
Sisters of Holy Names
White Flower House
Senior Support Services Plans Summer Activities
May update from Senior Support Services highlights Easter bonnet contest results with winners Mrs. Ramsey and Wilmot Kirk. Notes Resource Co-ordinator meeting in Brandon with guest speakers Bev Hicks Jessi Dana and Sandy Williams. Proposes summer trips for area seniors and seeks volunteers to assist with wheelchairs and short block walks, requesting a key person on each street and a call to 764-2312.
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Card Club
Eleanor Miller
Bev Hicks
Jessi Dana
Sandy Williams
TOPS installation and annual Spring Awards at Hamiota
Darlene Long led the 1990 TOPS executive installation on April 4 with Betty Gregory as Leader and 1989 awards given May 2. Ribbons honored 13 charter members and six who lost five pounds or more. KOPS charms awarded to five members. nine members earned charms for 40 or more meetings. The event included a wedding dress parade, Circle of Light ceremony, and Royalty crowning. The Hamiota TOPS meets Wednesdays in the hospital board room, weigh-in 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and reception follows. inquiries directed to the executive listed.
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Heather Sheane
Darlene Long
Charlotte Heapy
Circle of Light
KOPS
Susan Buhler
Sharon Robertson
Isabel Thompson
Ed. Shaw
Sylvia Shaw
Susan
Hamiota Tops
Orris Steinberg Art Display At Library May 12 19
The library hosts a display of Orris Steinberg artwork from May 12 to May 19 with a reception on Saturday May 12 from 2 to 4 30 PM. A library book rotation occurs May 22 and patrons are asked to return overdue items.
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Orris Steinberg
Orris
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