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About: Our Involvement in Community Leadership |
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...maximizing the quality of life
of seniors living in the community |
The Bernard Betel Centre
Phone: (416) 225-2112 [Regular Hours of
Operation] [Mission Statement]
* The Centre is closed on all Statutory Holidays and ** For Sunday dances, the Centre will remain open [Top of the page] (Approved
by the Board of Directors, April 2000) WHY COME
TO THE CENTRE? People come to us for a variety of reasons. Retirement and ageing represent significant stages in one's life and are accompanied by many changes which can affect health and an individual's quality of life. Redefining one's identity outside the workforce, after the loss of a spouse or post child rearing years is a difficult and challenging transition and often requires the need for seniors to re-establish a sense of purpose and self esteem. Research has shown that ageing is a continuous process and maintaining an active lifestyle can delay the onset of many diseases, increases agility and mobility and extends an individual's ability to live independently in the community. That's where we come in. We offer one stop access to a myriad of recreational, educational, wellness, community support programs as well as an on site Cafeteria. Not surprisingly, seniors come to our Centre and access programs from our different operations simultaneously during their visit. Where else, but at the Bernard Betel Centre for Creative Living can you take in lectures from leading scholars on topics as diverse as mass media or religion in the modern age; converse in English, Yiddish, Russian, French, Polish and Hebrew; feast on the best haimishe, kosher cuisine in Canada; indulge in creative writing classes and discussions on Yiddish literature; attend regular Synagogue services; receive the benefits of morning Tai Chi classes and free monthly screening clinics; get help from counselors and support groups that aid you in dealing with Parkinson's, Osteoporosis, Low Vision, Sleep/Wake Disorders and Nutrition; go on out of country trips or the Stratford Theatre Festival, while you mingle with the most interesting people in town? Trained instructors deliver the vast majority of our programs; a few are facilitated/ led by volunteers and / or paid staff. In addition to attending programs or accessing services, the Centre's philosophy embraces member involvement, particularly in the design, implementation and evaluation of its programs. There are numerous opportunities at the Centre including:
Ultimately, through member involvement, health promotion and community collaboration, our programs and services strive to achieve:
WHERE WHOM WE
SERVE BECOMING
A MEMBER 1. Centre Membership 2. Community Membership Centre Membership: Centre membership is available to adults who are ages 55+. For an annual fee of $ 40.00 plus GST (5%), the Centre membership entitles individuals to benefits NOT offered to non members i.e.
Centre members not only pay lower or no fees for our many recreational and social programs, but also have access at no extra charge to most services offered in the La'Briyut Wellness Centre, such as Chiropody (foot care) and screening clinics. Community Membership: Community membership is available to an individual member of the community at large who has shown an interest in the agency. For an annual fee of $ 18.00, the Community membership entitles individuals to:
This fee is fully tax deductible. New memberships and renewals are available for sale at front reception Mondays to Fridays during the hours of 8:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. and 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. FINANCIAL
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