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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN5011 | Last Full Update: 03 Aug 2021 |
| Memos and Bulletins | |
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| Public Comments | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Circle of Friends gatherings have been suspended until further notice |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | Burlington Baptist Church 905-634-2477 |
| office@burlingtonbaptist.com | |
| Website | burlingtonbaptist.com |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/burlingtonbaptist/ |
| Primary Contact | Mae Radford, Program Coordinator, Circle of Friends; Phone: (Residence) 905-333-4065; Email: maeradford@gmail.com |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 2016 (Circle of Friends Program) |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal - Halton Region Community Investment Fund |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Circle of Friends gatherings have been suspended until further notice -------------------------------------------- Offers a positive experience for any socially-isolated senior in the community, supporting social participation and inclusion of seniors * transportation and meal provided * over a hot meal, participants and senior volunteers converse and discuss topics of interest Volunteers welcome for driving, program, technical support and transport scheduling Program is sponsored by multiple partners including the municipality, five other downtown Burlington churches of various denominations, School of Nursing McMaster University and Acclaim Health |
| Hours | Burlington Baptist Church Office: Wed 9 am-1 pm Program: Wed 11:30 am-1:30 pm (each group runs for 15 consecutive weeks) |
| Areas Served | Burlington |
| Eligibility | Ages: 65 year(s) and up Socially-isolated seniors in the community, Identified by referral and through an in-home assessment |
| Application | Contact Program Coordinator for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | New St and Drury Lane |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Arts / Culture ; Disabilities ; Food ; Older Adults ; Sports / Recreation |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Meals for People with Disabilities ; Meals for Seniors ; Meals for Seniors / People with Disabilities ; Older Adult Recreation Resources ; Recreation for Older Adults ; Social Clubs ; Social Clubs/Events |
| Service Categories | Senior Meals ; Social Clubs/Events ~ Older Adults |