• The Driver Escort Program provides transportation to medical appointments, recreational events or shopping. 
  
  
• The Handi-Helper Service is designed to provide fee-for-service workers at reasonable rates to assist with Housecleaning, Yardwork, Snowclearing and Minor Home Repairs.
  
  
• Friendly Visiting or Friendly Phone Calls can provide those who are shut-in or lonely with companionship and support.
  
  
• Foot Clinics are held either monthly or bi-monthly at all four Senior lodges in Springfield.  An in-house clinic is also held for the residents of Oak North Condos.  Home visits are provided as needed.
  
  
• Lifeline is a personal response system that is there for you, when others can’t be.  It can provide that extra peace of mind that you and your loved ones may need, enabling you to continue to live independently in your own home.  Assistance is just a push of a button away 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
  
  


• Emergency Response Information Kits (E.R.I.K.contain all necessary information that would be required by emergency personnel should medical emergencies arise.
  
  
• The Caregiver Support Group meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the multi-purpose room at Kin Place Seniors Housing Complex (Please use entrance C). The Caregiver group provides emotional support and encouragement, practical information and reinforces positive health practices.
  


• The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program is provided each year.
  
  
• Assistance with Completion of Forms is available on request.
  
  
• Home or Community Visits are available on request.
  
  
• Seniors Information is available on request.
  
  
• Referrals are made to other community service organizations as required.
  
  
• Health and Wellness Events may be arranged on issues pertinent to Seniors needs.
  
  
• Volunteer opportunities are always available!
  
  
• Seniors Exercise Programs are held weekly at two sites in Springfield.

Please call Diane Dumas at 853-7582 or email springfieldseniors@mymts.net for further information on any of the above.

The Springfield Services to Seniors office is located at the Springfield Community Library
60 024 Highway 206 ~ just north of Highway 15
Office hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(Appointments required for office visits)
Phone number: 853-7582
Fax number: 444-5991
Mailing address: PO Box 219, Oakbank, Manitoba R0E 1J0

Springfield Services to Seniors offers four Congregate Meal Programs. These programs provide a nutritious, full course meal and an opportunity to socialize. Meals are available at the sites of the four senior lodges and are open to all Seniors in the community.

Anola Over 50 Club – M-F noon (Brenda 866-3622)
Pleasant View Lodge – M/W/F noon (Jean 444-6000)
Evergreen Lodge – M/W/F 5:00 (Debra 853-7499)
Kin Place – M/T/F 5:00, TH noon (Vivian 444-3132)

• Recognizes the diversity among older Manitobans
• Encourages healthy, active aging
• Supports the contributions of older Manitobans
• Promotes the participation of older Manitobans in all aspects of our community
• Engages stakeholders in building age-friendly communities
• Creates accessible, safe environments for older adults
• Treats people of all ages with respect