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Seniors Community
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Gimli Seniors Resource Council Inc.

120-6th Avenue
Box 1928
Gimli, MB R0C 1B0

Resource Coordinators: Valerie Swanson, Terry Dahl & Marjorie Marks

• Phone: 642-7297   • Fax: 642-4604
Email: gsrc@mts.net

R.M. of Gimili • Winnipeg Beach • Village of Dunnottar • R.M. of Armstrong • R.M. of St. Andrews

Materials for Seniors • Assistance Filling Out Forms • Living Enrichment • Health Promotion • E.R.I.K


House Cleaning
This service is offered to seniors that are unable to do extensive cleaning in their own homes or apartments. Some of the cleaning offered:
    Washing
  • Walls
  • Windows
  • Floors, etc.
All at reasonable rates!

Yard Maintenance
This service is from Spring to Fall for seniors wishing to have yard work done at a reasonable price. In the Winter months, snow removal can be arranged.

Transportation
This service is provided by volunteers. There is a small charge for local transportation. If the senior needs transportation to the city, then he/she will be asked to cover the cost of the gas and mileage.

Handi Helper
This service is available year round to help seniors find people who can provide home and yard maintenance/repairs at a reasonable cost.

Tele/Check
A daily phone check is done by a volunteer. Hopefully, this will reduce the number of times people are ill or injured in their own dwellings with no one being aware of it.

Shopping Escort
A volunteer will escort a senior on a shopping trip. A senior may be unable to perform some of the tasks that we take for granted, such as carrying parcels or driving to the store.

Friendly Visitor
Each senior is matched with a friendly visitor volunteer who donates one or two hours of their time per week to share hobbies or just talk about every day affairs.

Lifeline (Home Emergency Response System)
This service is for seniors who live alone or who have a potentially disabling  medical condition. It allows them to live independently in their own home.

Congregate Meal
This program lets seniors enjoy a home cooked noon meal up to five times a week (Monday thru Friday). It gives people a chance to assist in food preparation, cleanup and time for socialization. Available in Winnipeg Beach and Gimli.

Meals on Wheels
Together with organizations and volunteers, Meals on Wheels will help the elderly and the disabled remain in their own surroundings, as well as provide good nutritional meals.  These meals are provided in Gimli and Winnipeg Beach on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.


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Age-Friendly Manitoba and the Town of Gimli

Age Friendly Manitoba and the Town of Gimli supports seniors in leading active, socially engaged, independent lives that contribute to healthy aging. An Age-Friendly community:
  • 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
Gimli has been selected as part of global age-friendly study (February 23, 2007, Interlake Spectator)

Summary of Survey Findings - Gimli
As part of the Age-Friendly Awareness Day held in Gimli on October 9, 2008, individuals were asked to complete a brief questionnaire designed to collect information on the agefriendliness of their community. A total of 26 questionnaires were completed; 20 individuals identified Gimli as their community of residence. This report summarizes the findings from the 20 Gimli residents who completed the Age-Friendly Communities Survey; 85% identified themselves as a senior. Go

Housing in Gimli Survey
As part of an Age-Friendly workshop held in Gimli on October 9, 2008, individuals were asked to complete a brief survey designed to collect information on housing in Gimli. This report summarizes the findings from the 21 individuals who completed the Housing in Gimli Survey. Go

Summary of Survey Findings - Gimli Flu Clinic
As part of a flu clinic held in Gimli, individuals were asked to complete a brief questionnaire designed to collect information on the age-friendliness of their community. A total of 57 questionnaires were completed; 42 individuals identified Gimli as their community of residence. This report summarizes the findings from the 42 Gimli residents who completed the Age-Friendly Communities Survey; 90% identified themselves as a senior. Go

Age-Friendly Projects Update
  • Gimli AF Sign developed
  • The RM is also distributing the Business Check List Pamphlet for any new businesses that open.
  • A group of business people are working together to form The Business Chamber.
  • Have developed an Annual Business Award, to be awarded to AF businesses.  They have a draft ready for the ballot, letter to be sent to the business, working poster, certificates of honourable mention and they will be having a Crystal with the Age Friendly Logo that will be passed from the previous winner of the award to the current.  
  • Have developed a power point presentation featuring the concept of age friendly and how it evolved in their community and what they are working on now.
  • Held their first annual business breakfast award on Thursday, October 8, 2009.



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