Senior Services of Antler River (SSAR)

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Box 413
Melita, MB R0M 1L0

• Phone: 522-8466    • Fax: 522-3493

Pierson office located in the
Pierson Centennial Lodge 634-2332

Melita office is located in
the Melita Lodge 522-8466

S.S.A.R is a non-profit organization directed by a local board. Funding is provided by the Province of Manitoba and local municipal councils, service groups and donations.

Program Mandate: To enable seniors and disabled persons to  continue living independently within their communities as long  as possible. We do so through the use of volunteers and service  providers.

Volunteers and fee-for-service providers can offer:

• housecleaning
  
• yardwork
  
• errands
  
• transportation
  
• visiting
  
• footcare
  
• Congregate meals
  
• blood pressure checks
  
• recreation
  
• information
  
• Lifeline emergency response.
  
• AND MUCH MORE.

Call your local coordinator for assistance.

CONGREGATE MEALS
A program of Senior Services of Antler River providing seniors with a nutritious, well-balanced noon meal Provides an opportunity for Socializing in a home-like atmosphere.

Open to all area seniors!

Congregate Meals
PIERSON-Located in Pierson Centennial Lodge 634-2376
MELITA-Located in Melita Lodge 522-8795

LIFELINE EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM
HELP IS JUST A PUSH BUTTON AWAY!
With the Lifeline service you can rest assured that you’ll always get help. Your small lightweight button, worn as a pendant or on your wrist puts you in contact with trained, caring Lifeline staff who know your circumstances.

Lifeline provides the confidence you need to live independently!

Volunteers
VOLUNTEERS are the strength of our community. This program depends on people helping people. Interested in volunteering or fee-for-service jobs???
WE NEED YOU! Contact your local coordinator.

Age-Friendly and the RM of Edward
Age-Friendly Manitoba and the RM of Edward supports seniors in leading active, socially engaged, independent lives that contribute to healthy aging. An Age-Friendly community:

• Recognizes the diversity among older Manitobans
• Encourages healthy, active aging
• Supports the contributions of older Manitobans
• Promotes the participation of older Manitobans in all aspects of our community
• Engages stakeholders in building age-friendly communities
• Creates accessible, safe environments for older adults
• Treats people of all ages with respect