Fall 2008 Newsletter - RTO/ERO District 7 Windsor-Essex

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HEALTH MATTERS WORLD ACCESS CANADA On June 2, 2008, World Access officially changed its name to “Mondial Assistance”. Please note that while the contact numbers for any travel inquiries or emergencies will not change from that listed in your Group Benefits Program booklets, Health Plan participants who call World Access will be greeted with, “Mondial Assistance, formally World Access”. The company’s website will change to www.mondial-assistance.ca . SUPPLEMENTAL TRAVEL The HS&IC ( Health Services and Insurance Committee) has approved a new Supplemental Travel Option effective September 1, 2008. A new Five Day Trip Option will be available for purchase under the RTO/ERO’s Supplemental Travel Plan. The negotiated rates are as follows: single - $65 couple - $130 family - $143 A communication piece will be included in each renewal package advising Supplemental Travel Plan participants of the new trip option. HEART ATTACK WARNING SIGNALS Thousands of Canadians die from heart attacks every year because they do not get medical treatment quickly enough. Learn to recognize the signals of a heart attack, so you can react quickly to save a life. • Sudden discomfort or pain that does not go away with rest. • Chest pain or discomfort that is brought on with exertion and goes away with rest. • Pain that may be in the chest, neck, jaw, shoulder, arms or back. • Pain that may feel like burning, squeezing, heaviness, tightness or pressure (in women pain may be more vague). • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. • Indigestion, nausea or vomiting. • Sweating or cool, clammy skin. • Fear, anxiety or denial. If you are experiencing any of these signals, you should: • Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number immediately, or have someone call for you. Keep a list of emergency numbers near the phone at all times. • Stop all activity and sit or lie down in whatever position is most comfortable. • If you take nitroglycerin, take your normal dosage. • If you are experiencing chest pain, chew and swallow one adult 325 mg ASA tablet (acetylsalicylic acid, commonly referred to as Aspirin) or two 80 mg tablets. Pain medicines such as acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol) or ibuprofen (e.g. Advil) do not work the same way as ASA (i.e. Aspirin) and therefore will not help in the emergency situation described above. • Rest comfortably and wait for emergency medical services to arrive. Source: Heart & Stroke Foundation Canada.
GOODWILL COMMITTEE HAPPY HALLOWE'EN! Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. We need your support to make our committee function well. Please call a committee member to report the need for a sympathy, get well, special anniversary or thinking-of-you card. We often hear from members or their families concerning how much a card is appreciated. (Don't forget to join the birthday club when you turn 75.) At our fall luncheon we are supporting the needy. Please be generous with your canned goods. See you November 13. Contact: Val Luscott 519-839-5128 Mary Mason 519-735-1766 Glenna Hemphill 519-735-7022 BREAKFAST IN THE COUNTY Val Luscott On Tuesday, September 2 nd , approximately ninety-seven retired teachers met for breakfast at Colasanti’s. It is always good to get together on this particular day. This year John Woodbridge was joined by his friend Peter Scorar.They piped their entrance dressed in full Scottish regalia and I forgot my camera! They then accompanied us in O Canada. More than one person remarked what a moving experience that had been. Joe Colasanti always makes sure we have a plentiful buffet as well as complimentary house plants. Numbers were drawn for the winners. Thanks go to Sandy Wrench who collected the money and paid the bill and to Jessie Klein-Lebbink and Helga Bailey who read a school related item, “How children interpret the Bible”. Ethel Allison always gives a heartfelt grace. GARDEN DEDICATION IN HONOUR OF ETHEL ALLISON At age 88, Ethel Allison is still a prolific volunteer in her community. Recently the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum dedicated their quilt garden in front of the museum in her honour. Ethel has been a member of the museum since it was established in 1984. Maidstone Historical Society’s president, Victoria Beaulieu praised Ethel’s involvement in their children’s programmes and her work in obtaining information for their archives. Ethel promises to continue her volunteer work for as long as she is able. Her example is a model for all of us. A. V. GRAHAM TEACHER WINS NATIONAL POSTER CONTEST Nelly Brady, a visual arts teacher at A.V. Graham School, recently won the Canadian Teachers’ Federation national poster competition. Her multicultural theme, reflecting diversity among the student population, is on 28,000 posters displayed in schools across Canada. Congratulations to Mrs. Brady on an outstanding achievement.
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