East Parry Sound Community Support Services

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Administered by the Board of Management for Eastholme, this community program has dedicated staff, community coordinators, and volunteers to deliver hot & frozen meals, transportation services, seniors’ luncheons, and fitness classes throughout the East District of Parry Sound.

LOCATED AT:

8 King St. Powassan, ON P0H 1Z0

Leslie Price: Program Coordinator – lprice@eastholme.ca

Shelly Bateman: Assistant Coordinator – sbateman@eastholme.ca

Josee Levesque: Office Assistant – jlevesque@eastholme.ca

Programs available to seniors 65+ and people with disabilities include:

Meal Services

Hot & Frozen Meals
and
Seniors Luncheons (Diners Program)

For further information on the programs, to be determined eligible for services, or to become a volunteer please call:

Leslie, Shelly, or Josee at the Community Support Services office:
705-724-6028 or 1-888-521-0000

Transportation (Volunteer Drivers)

Volunteer drivers use their own vehicle to take clients to medical and other related appointments and are reimbursed for their mileage.

For eligibility, to book a ride, or for information on client fees please call Leslie, Shelly, or Josee at the Community Support Services office 705-724-6028 or 1-888-521-0000.

Ontario Works and ODSP clients must contact their worker to request this service.

Wheelchair Accessible Van

A specialized van equipped with a ramp for those who are using a wheelchair or walker and not able to ride in a regular vehicle (as used by the volunteer drivers).

The van is dispatched from Burk’s Falls at the Almaguin Highlands Health Centre and is available to all eligible clients in the East Parry Sound District.

For further information on the Wheelchair Accessible Van call the East Parry Sound Community Support Services office at 888-521-0000 or 705-724-6028.

FREE Seniors Stay On Your Feet Classes

For inquiries on days/times/locations of the classes, contact the Community Support Services office at

705-724-6028 or 888-521-0000.