Seniors’ Week in Saskatchewan - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday Oct 1st, 2015 8:35 am

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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday Oct 1st, 2015 8:35 am

With GX94's Craig Wallebeck > see him @ http://www.gx94radio.com/craig-wallebeck

This week we focus on: Seniors’ Week in Saskatchewan "September 28th to October 4th, 2015 has been declared Seniors’ Week in Saskatchewan. This special week encourages all of us to come together to recognize how important seniors are every day in every community" "The Government of Saskatchewan is committed to improving the health and well-being of seniors. Saskatchewan seniors are an active and engaged group in our province. Seniors’ Week provides us with the opportunity to celebrate the many positive contributions seniors make in our province, whether it’s in the arts, culture, sport or community" "Our strength as a community is how we provide for our seniors and how we teach our youth. This, balanced with quality of life for the rest of our population, is what Preeceville and area is all about. We are proud to be a community in Saskatchewan" Find out what programs and services the Government of Saskatchewan offers to support seniors. Resources for seniors @ http://www.seniors.gc.ca/eng/working/fptf/index.shtml Planning for aging in place Volunteer Thinking about aging in place Factsheet: Plan your future today – Live the life you want tomorrow Checklist: Thinking about your future? Plan now to Age in Place Video: What is planning for Aging in Place? Video: My home and neighbourhood Video: My social connections Video: My supports and services Age-friendly workplaces: Promoting older worker participation A self-assessment tool for employers An age-friendly workplace - Charter What Every Older Canadian Should Know About: Powers of attorney and joint bank accounts Financial planning Income and benefits from government programs Managing and protecting their assets Planning for possible loss of independence Planning for their future housing needs Having a will and making funeral plans Financial abuse Frauds and scams Events: -  Oct 3rd - Saskatchewan Buy Local Day - Fall Deals in Preeceville are on! “Dollars we spend locally help support vital public services in our town including all of our great recreational venues. Watch for our Shop Local promotions this fall that will help us all win, save money and help build our economy. Remember our local merchants invest by paying taxes and donate dollars back to our local groups and charities”

- October 10th - the 2015 Preeceville Annual October Tradeshow at the Legion Hall - 10 am - 4 pm, $35/table -all tables have to be paid to confirm booking. For any questions - 306-547-2291 (leave message), text 1-306-547-9422, email wbartel@sasktel.net

- October 25th, Kelsey Ecological Society presents "Species at Risk in Saskatchewan" - presented by Jordan Ignatiuk starts at 2:00 pm, Club 60. Everyone welcome.

- And as always if you wish to have an event promoted visit and post it to our Community Events Calendar at www.townofPreeceville.ca

- Check out all the summer events in Preeceville by visiting our web site and downloading our 2015 Vistitor Guide at: Click to view our 2015 Visitor Guide

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