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40 Retire with Confidence! With thanks to the Ontario Government Seniors Community Grant Program, PIN, The People and Information Network (formerly the Volunteer Centre of Guelph Wellington) is pleased to offer a Fall Information Series for adults age 55+. Retirement is often viewed as the end-goal to a lifetime of working, however, it is also a time of momentous change. Some struggle to seek and identify outside of the workforce while others fear a loss of income, and struggle with complexities caused by debilitating health. It is increasingly important to acknowledge the need for an individualized retirement plan, as no stage in life is a one size fits all. The Information Series, called ‘Retire with Confidence’, offers mini-educational modules related to seniors: housing and transportation, health and well-being, safety and finance, and recreation and community involvement. Each module will include ‘power talks’, with the goal to provide an overview of a topic and related referrals. Retirement, preparing for and recently retired, is an ideal time to introduce connections, resources and information that help to establish healthy life decisions into older adulthood. The educational modules will approach health from a holistic perspective and go beyond physical health to include financial, psychological and social well-being. Through our work in information and referral, we understand the services most requested by seniors and are in a unique position to promote those services even before they are needed. Furthermore, the onset of retirement is a prime period for promotion of preventative resources that target risk factors often accompanying older adulthood, such as social isolation and deteriorating health. Through our work to promote and recruit volunteers, we are well positioned to help seniors find meaningful ways to engage in their community through volunteering. PIN, The People and Information Network, is pleased to offer this unique opportunity that will also include select information booths, draw prizes, and food and drink by the following local business: • Cobbs Bread • Chocolats Favoris • Sleeman Brewery • The Olive Experience • Trotters Butcher Shop and Charcuterie When: Thursdays November 15, November 22 Housing & Transportation Health and Well Being November 29, December 6 Safety & Finance Community Involvement Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm Where: Silence. 46 Essex St., Guelph Registration is required, and space is limited. For more information, visit PINnetwork.ca About PIN – The People and Information Network (formerly Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington): The vision of PIN is a world where strong and welcoming communities are connected through volunteerism, information sharing and leadership development. The mission of PIN is to connect people, ideas and information to empower Nonprofit organizations and community members to grow and prosper together. 519-822-0912 ~ 46 Cork Street, Unit 1 ~ PINnetwork.ca T S - N 2018 — V. 43, N. 3
41 (Continued from page 39) stories of local lore, history and characters before leaving us to enjoy leisure time in the afternoon for further exploration or relaxation before celebrating in the evening at our farewell dinner. The next day was early up, bags out, breakfast, departure for the airport and the non-stop flight home. The five hours on the flight was spent reflecting on the beauty of Canada’s west, the fine people we had met, and whether Casey and Clancy would be happy to see us home! JUST A COMMON SOLDIER - W ritten in 1987 by the late A. Lawrence Vaincourt (2009) He was getting old and paunchy and his hair was falling fast, And he sat around the Legion, telling stories of the past. Of a war that he had fought in and the deeds that he had done, In his exploits with his buddies; they were heroes, every one. And tho’ sometimes, to his neighbours, his tales became a joke, All his Legion buddies listened, for they knew whereof he spoke. But we will hear his tales no longer for old Bill has passed away, And the world’s a little poorer, for a soldier died today. He will not be mourned by many, just his children and his wife, For he lived an ordinary and quite uneventful life. Held a job and raised a family, quietly going his own way, And the world won’t note his passing, though a soldier died today. When politicians leave this earth, their bodies lie in state, While thousands note their passing and proclaim that they were great. Papers tell their whole life stories, from the time that they were young, But the passing of a soldier goes unnoticed and unsung. He was just a common soldier and his ranks are growing thin, But his presence should remind us we may need his like again. For when countries are in conflict, then we find the soldier’s part Is to clean up all the troubles that the politicians start. If we cannot do him honour while he’s here to hear the praise, Then at least let’s give him homage at the ending of his days. Perhaps just a single headline in a paper that would say: Our Country is in mourning, for a soldier died today. (Submitted by a member) T S - N 2018
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