Good Companions (The)
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0891 | Last Full Update: 20 Feb 2020 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CV19 ; OCR ; The Good Companions |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Albert St and Empress Ave N |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable Route 16 and Pimisi LRT Station |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Pay parking lot |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 (11 Jun 2020): The Good Companions centre is closed to the public until further notice. * Staff continue to reach out to clients via phone. * Agency is increasing their telephone-based programming, including the Senior's Centre Without Walls during this time. * Medical transportation, frozen meals delivery, and delivery of groceries are still available. This information is regularly updated on their Facebook page. Social, well-being, recreational, and educational activities * day centre activities * Adult Day Program * Community support services * Seniorss Centre Without Walls Food Services: * reasonably priced meals * nutritious hot lunches, soup and sandwiches, salad bar * take-out meals * festive and theme dinner parties * some diet restrictions can be accommodated t Physical Activities: * chair exercise * fitness centre * yoga * dance classes * well-being classes * weights or cardio * zumba * pole walking In House Services: * hair salon * foot care * denture clinic * massage therapy * esthetics wellness clinic Craft Program: * painting * quilting * stained glass * knitting * crochet * jewellery making * woodworking Performing Arts: * choir * choir chimes * performing groups and bands * home of the Grey Jazz Band Education and Health Program: * computer classes * current affairs * language classes * wellness seminars * guest lecturers * day trips Games and Social Program: * cards * dance * sing along * monthly birthday party * special events and teas * bingo Fitness Programs: for adults regardless of fitness level, mobility or agility and for persons who suffer from osteoporosis, arthritis, or other muscular or cardiovascular conditions |
| Hours | COVID-19 Irregular, call for details |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| Eligibility | Older adults 55 years and older and people with physical disabilities 18 years and older |
| Application | Call or e-mail for more information. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Membership - $35.50, additional program fees may apply (2020) ; Service |
| Service Categories | Arts and Crafts Instruction ; Bag Lunches/Dinners ; Computer and Related Technology Classes ; Dance Instruction ; English as a Second Language ; Grocery Delivery ~ COVID-19 ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Osteoporosis ; Language Instruction ; Martial Arts ; Music Groups ; Needlecraft Instruction ; Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion ; Physical Fitness ; Religious Activities ; Senior Centres ; Senior Meals ; Social Clubs/Events ; Therapeutic Exercise ; Therapeutic Exercise ~ Arthritis ; Therapeutic Exercise ~ Osteoporosis ; Wellness Programs |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-236-0428 |
| Fax | 613-230-2095 |
| info@thegoodcompanions.ca | |
| Website | thegoodcompanions.ca |
| Primary Contact | Emma Revell, Administrative Assistant; Phone: 613-236-0428 ext 2101; Email: erevell@thegoodcompanions.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Nikkie Snagg, Membership & Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 613-236-0428 ext 2230; Email: nsnagg@thegoodcompanions.ca |
| Primary Executive | Monique Doolittle-Romas, Executive Director; Phone: 613-236-0428 ext 2290; Email: mdoolittle-romas@thegoodcompanions.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1955 |
| Funding | City / Town ; Provincial - Ministry of Health * Ministry of Long-Term Care * Local Health Integration Network ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 118941152 RR0001 ; United Way ; Fees - User fees |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Pamphlets * Quarterly program guide and information tool |
| Resources | Website, videos, facility rentals, on-line program guide |
| Accreditation | Member of Older Adult Centres' Association of Ontario (OACAO) * Ontario Community Support Association (OCSA) * Champlain Community Support Network |