Lions Club medical equipment lending program
The St. Margaret’s Bay Lions Club has an extensive collection of medical equipment it’s eager to lend out to Bay residents as needed. One happy and grateful user of the Lions Club medical equipment program is shown in the photo. Bridget Fitzgerald (seated in scooter) of Upper Tantallon is joined by (from left) Lions Blaine […]
What Bay Businesses are Offering During COVID-19, and more!
We know it isn’t business as usual for either customers or businesses during these COVID-19 days, but it’s wonderful to see how many Bay businesses are finding creative and careful ways to keep serving our community. Please share all that and more on Discover St. Margaret’s Bay (see specific links below)! Our volunteer website team […]
Suggested COVID-19 safety for neighbourhood deliveries
Below, in response to requests received to share these, are the safety protocol the Seniors Association of St. Margaret’s Bay uses to provide delivery assistance to members. The following precautions are suggested to help you deliver groceries, medicines and other urgent needs in a safe manner for both you and the recipient. By avoiding touch […]
Your tax questions answered by CRA: January meeting follow-up
Now that they aren’t available in post offices, where can we order paper copies of tax guides or forms?Orders placed for the 2019 Income tax package will be shipped during the week of February 17, 2020. To order these, go to: Order forms and publications or call CRA’s General Inquires at 1-800-622-6232 TTY: 1-800-926-9105. What medical expenses can […]
UPDATE: CANCELLED – Bay Expo registration for exhibitors and vendors now open
UPDATE: Due to COVID-19, Bay Expo 2020 has been cancelled. Read more here. Bay Expo is accepting registrations for area businesses, crafters and not-for-profits to participate in this year’s Expo, taking place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 9 at the Estabrooks Community Hall in Lewis Lake. Carl Breckenridge, who co-chairs the event’s […]
Bay Area loses ‘community catalyst’
Doug Poulton and his wife Sandra (above) during the time they owned the White Sails Bakery. Doug Poulton, the inspiration behind many community activities in and around St Margaret’s Bay, died suddenly on December 22. He was 71. Doug’s initiative prompted the formation of the Seniors Association of St Margaret’s Bay, and he later served […]
Use music, dance and poems to connect to people living with Alzheimer’s Disease
Roseanne Burke (above), a Dementia Care Consultant from Keji Consulting, joined us for our November meeting. Dementia is an umbrella term that includes Alzheimer’s Disease. Dementia is a physical condition of the brain that changes everything over time. It is not something a person can control and is different for every person. It is very […]
Fall Prevention Month
Did you know… Falls are the leading cause of injury among older Canadians 20-30% of seniors experience one or more falls each year Falls are the cause of 85% of seniors’ injury-related hospitalizations Falls are the cause of 95% of all hip-fractures 50% of all falls causing hospitalization happen at home You can reduce the […]