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Support Group: Weight Loss

The beginning of the new year intices many of us to improve our circumstances and our physical selves, and one way of improving our physical self is by losing those few extra pounds. However, losing weight can be an eternal struggle for some people, but having support from others can truly help. 

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY is a not for profit, inexpensive weight-loss support group.

The group meets Mondays at Harman Park Clubhouse: 799 Douglas St. Oshawa

Please call: 905-728-1401 (after 10 am and before 8 pm please) for more information.  

Source: Whitby This Week: January 4

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FYI: ALATEEN Support Group

 

ALATEEN, is an anonymous support group for youths aged 12 to 20 years that are affected by someone else’s drinking. 

The group meets locally in Durham Region. 

Please call: 905-728-1020 or click here to go to the website. 

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Alzheimer Society offers Caregiver Support

Those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer face insurmountable challenges. Having a support group to lean on can be the medicine that helps the care giver help the patient. 

The Alzheimer Society of Durham Region offers such a support group. 

Date: The 2nd (second) Wednesday of every month: 

Time: 10 am to noon

Location:

  •  Pickering Village United Church: 300 Church St. N. Ajax:

 

Date: The 4th (Fourth) Wednesday of every month.

Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Location: 

  • Orchard Villa Retirement Residence (Victoria Harbour Lounge). 1955 Valley Farm Road, Pickering.

 

For more information please call: 905  576-2567

or email The Alzheimer Society.

 

Source: Whitby This Week: January 4

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Community Care Durham is looking for Volunteers

 

Community Care Durham urgently needs volunteers to deliver meals for the Meals on Wheels Programs in Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa. 

Volunteers are needed for one and a half hours between 10:30 am and 1 pm, meals are delivered Monday through Friday. 

Community Care Durham also needs volunteers to drive clients to medical appointments. 

Please call: 905-430-5613 ext 222 or click here to contact Denyse for more information or to offer your services. 

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CNIB Looking for Volunteers…

 

CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind) is looking for volunteers to fill various positions (especially driving positions)  in Durham area. One of the goals of the CNIB is to assist those who are blind (partially and completely) to live as independently as possible. 

Mileage expenses incurred by volunteers will be reimbursed. 

Please call 1-800-563-0887 ext 5207 or contact Filomena if you would like to volunteer or need more information. 

 

Source: Whitby This Week, January 4 Edition.