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October is Ontario Community Support Association Month. In Wawa we have several community support programs that help the frail elderly stay in their homes longer.\u00a0 October 1st<\/sup> \u2013 7th<\/sup> highlights Meals on Wheels week!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you are a senior, an adult recovering from an illness, or a physically or mentally challenged individual, then you qualify for the Canadian Red Cross Meals on Wheels program.\u00a0 Do you find it a challenge to drive or walk to the grocery store for regular shopping trips?\u00a0 Is the constant cleaning up after cooking just one meal getting to you?\u00a0 Chances are if you are living alone, preparing well-balanced meals for yourself is easier to put off than if you are preparing a meal for others.\u00a0 Seniors often eat what is handy, which is fine if it meets your daily nutritional requirements.\u00a0 Washing, cutting and chopping fresh produce, getting the right protein portions and ensuring the pots and pans are cleaned afterward can be a real task if you are a senior.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Meals on Wheels program has provided Seniors in Wawa with hot nutritious meals for seventeen years now.\u00a0 The Frozen menu option was added in the spring of 2000 to offset the days hot meals are not delivered.\u00a0 Hot meals are prepared at the Lady Dunn Health Center and provide carefully planned menus that help sustain a well balanced diet.\u00a0 Meals include; soup, bun, salad, and an entree that has the 3 basic requirements; protein, starch and vegetables.\u00a0 Of course no meal would be complete without all the condiments and a dessert.\u00a0 This meal is substantial, with many people enjoying the soup and salad for lunch and the entree for dinner. \u00a0Meals are delivered by volunteers at 11:30 Monday to Friday.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Frozen Menu Option is also carefully planned and prepared especially for seniors.\u00a0 They are low sodium, suitable for diabetics, and provide for 40% of a seniors daily calorie requirement and 50% of the daily protein requirement.\u00a0 These meals can be ordered anytime, by calling the Coordinator, Darlene Trovarello.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Perhaps you know a neighbour or family member who could benefit from this service.\u00a0 The Red Cross has many ways this service can be provided.\u00a0 It can be billed to a family member who wishes to provide this service for their parent who may not even live in the same town or province.\u00a0 Gift certificates are available also, and make great Christmas gifts for those parents who have everything!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We are so impressed with our meals from the Lady Dunn Kitchen we know you will be too.\u00a0 So, we want everyone to try it at least once.\u00a0 Whether you are a previous client, or have never tried our meals, now is the time.\u00a0 Just call 856-1964 if you or someone you know could benefit from these fabulous meals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Oct 6, 2017 @ 08:19 October is Ontario Community Support Association Month. 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