Go Community- Free Website for Communities and Agencies

Explore our Community Website, called "Go Community" .  As a community person you can easily find information re opportunities right around you.  As someone working in an organization or agency, you are able to partner with others, thus making everything you do more effective.  Take a look by clicking on this link  http://en.gocommunity.ca/welcome/pe

Contact us today to become part of  Go Community!!

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Let's be Part of the Process

UPEI is exploring a Gerontology Program and would like the public's input. This is an excellent process and we are proud to be involved. Please take 5 minutes to answer a few questions. Just click on this link www.upei.ca/studyaging
Thanks so much and enjoy your day,
Eileen

EPSI Volunteer Barry Mills wins Mayor's Good Neighbor Award

Congratulations to Barry Mills!


Retired Cavendish Farms employee Barry Mills of Wilmot Valley has been selected as this year's recipient of the Mayor's Good Neighbour Award. Mills began his volunteer efforts more than 25 years ago, volunteering with the Community School program, he was a volunteer with the Big Brothers and Big Sisters organization for five years and canvasses for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Mills has been an active volunteer with the Salvation Army Soup Kitchen in serving and food preparation for the last three years, and is also a volunteer liaison with the soup kitchen and the Central Street Christian Church. He is a Deacon and volunteer caretaker of the Central Street Christian Church, and a member of the board of directors for the People's Cemetery.

He continues to support events in Summerside as a shuttle driver for special events.  He is a volunteer with the East Prince Senior's Initiative and has recently been honoured by the organization as a person making a significant difference in the community. Mills is a volunteer at the Harbourfront Theatre and is a member of their Junior Board of Directors. In his nomination for the award it states he is a "truly generous person with a sense of kindness and compassion.  Barry always says yes and is really there for Summerside to assist in any way he can."

Summerside Mayor Basil Stewart said he is pleased with the selection committee's choice.
"Mr. Mills is an outstanding neighbour to Summerside who spends much of his time volunteering to make our city a better place," Stewart said. "I congratulate him on this award and I thank him for his dedication to our city."

This is the 25th year for this award presentation, which recognizes individuals, groups, communities or organizations based outside city limits that have been "good neighbours" to Summerside. Stewart instituted the award in memory of former mayor of the Town of Summerside, the late Frances O. Perry. The award will be presented in conjunction with Summerside's 16th anniversary celebrations on Friday, April 1 at 7 p.m. in council chambers on the second floor of Summerside City Hall. The public is invited to attend.

Free Senior Session- Putting Your Affairs in Order

"Putting Your Affairs in Order", free session for Seniors, April 2nd, 9:30-3:30pm. Planning ideas for health, financial, and legal affairs ... this is a MUST! Pass the word... call toll free 1-900-240-9798. Sponsored by Community Legal Information of PEI with funding by Community Foundation of PEI & Seniors Secretariat.

Living longer is not Anti-Aging

"Really, if you want to live longer, it's got to come from inside out," McDonald concludes. "You can't apply it on the outside with a cream, you can't swallow it in a pill, and you certainly can't have a gadget do it for you."

Take a look at this Documentary from CBC.... the Truth about Living Longer

The Real Truth about Living Longer

"The Walk of Honor"

Hi Everyone,
Come and view the commemorative brick for the "Walk of Honor"  at the East Prince Seniors Initiative for the Aviation Heritage Parkway to be established at Slemon Part, Summerside, PEI.  The first stone has been created in honour of a man, Tom Capstick,  that so many of us knew and loved.  As well, applications are available that can enable you to give the greatest gift of all to those who have served.  Looking forward to seeing you at our location in Credit Union Place, Summerside.  Enjoy the pictures below but.... better still, come see them and us in person. Enjoy your day!

Happy St. Patrick's Day to Each One of You!

 

Happy St. Patrick's Day from EPSI

Thatched roof cottage painted by Bernie Rosage, County Clare, Ireland

Here's an Irish Blessing for you... just click on the link below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7O9OqBd2us

East Prince Opportunity for You- Info Session on Frauds & Scams

March 16th, 1-4pm Loyalist Inn... Excellent Program on "Frauds & Scams" with partnership of Local Police, RCMP, all Financial Instituations, PEI Seniors' Secretariat and PEI Seniors Safety Program. Opening remarks by Hon. Janice Sherry.  Call toll free 1-866-770-0588 See you there!

Take a look at the below link for more info re PEI Senior Safety Program.
Presented by Seniors Secretariat & PEI Senior Safety Program

Be a part of "Go Community"

New, free, user friendly, online directory for the community, called "Go Community"... great for community, business, and government services. People of all ages can find out: who you are, where you are, & benefits to them. Get in touch with EPSI re this "people's resource" by commenting on the website,  through facebook or e-mail eileen.epsi@live.ca. See pic. Enjoy your day!

Anyone interested in Dragon Boat Races in PEI?

Having been approached by Breast Cancer Survivors regarding Chinese Dragon Boat racing, we wanted to put the idea out to you, the public, to think about bringing this to PEI again.

FYI, Dragon Boat Racing actually began 2000 years ago. More recently, Dr. Don McKenzie, a sports medicine physician at the University of British Columbia, launched Abreast in a Boat in 1996 to test the myth that repetitive upper body exercise in women treated for breast cancer encourages lymphedema. He believed that following a special exercise and training program would not increase the risk, but would actually improve quality of life. Dr. McKenzie's theory proved correct. Since 1996, hundreds of breast cancer survivors across Canada have formed dragon boat teams, and are paddlingand racing regularly, promoting good health and fun.

So let us know what you think.....also, take a look at the attached website and video "Power of the Paddle" to get the real thrill of this incredible experience.  Enjoy!

Bosom Buddies of Nova Scotia

Extending the Blogging Community

Enjoy the new Blog within our Seniors network.South Shore Villa Blog

Great to get to know the fine women and men living at South Shore Villa in Crapaud.

Voice for Island Seniors is now Online

Great news!! The Voice for Island Seniors is now online.  Wonderful publication... enjoy! Thank you to the PEI Senior Citizen Federation.

Voice for Island Seniors

Tribute to the Women of the World - Hero by Mariah

Aviation Heritage Parkway

Hi Everyone,
Come and view the commemorative brick at the East Prince Seniors Initiative for the Aviation Heritage Parkway  to be established at Slemon Part, Summerside, PEI.  This is an outstanding initiative.  Looking forward to seeing you at our location in Credit Union Place, Summerside.  View below pictures. 

Seniors College Courses coming up again in April.

Take Advantage of this GREAT Opportunity!!

• Courses are conducted in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
• There is plenty of time for asking questions and enjoying a coffee break with the teacher.
• Many Instructors have been teachers themselves.
•  Students, or members, are often exploring an area of interest for the first time.

 

Click on Link:   PEI Seniors College

A Tribute to a Wonderful Woman!

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Glover Family as we mourn the passing of a wonderful, wonderful woman, Joan Glover. As all organizations will testify, Joan was the person to get to know, so things could get done. She was a tremendous help to all of us at the East Prince Seniors Initiative as we began. Joan, you were an exceptional woman. Thank You!

Joan Glover, A Leader in the Community

There is Snow...still lots to do! Be a part of it!!

MARCH   EVENTS

• Tuesday(8th), International Women's Day Celebration, 7 pm at Harbourfront Theatre, Summerside, PEI.  Let us celebrate this day we women of all ages. Call 436-9856 for Free Tickets.

• Saturday (12th), Arm Wrestling Competition, 2:30 at Credit Union Place, Summerside, PEI.  We are creating categories for 50 years and over.  Be a part of a fun activity we used to enjoy and sign up just like the others. Contact Eileen at EPSI 888-2175, eileen.epsi@live.ca to sign up.

• Saturday-Sunday (12-13th), Qigong Workshop, 9-4pm at Wilmot Community Centre, Summerside, PEI. Come enjoy learning about a daily relaxation practice that can give great peace and wellness to your life. Contact Mary Lynn Arsenault to register 439-2839

• Weds. (16th), Senior Safety Seminar, 1pm at the Loyalist Inn in Summerside, PEI.  Minister for Seniors Hon. Janice Sherry will bring greetings. Invaluable seminar on "Frauds & Scams"  sponsored by all Financial Institutions in East Prince, i.e. Credit Unions and Banks.  Co- sponsored the the PEI Senior Secretariat.  Register by calling  1-866-770-0588 or contact Eileen at EPSI  888-2175.

• Thursday, (17th)  Happy St. Patrick's Day when Everyone Is Irish!