A senior's information session Calgary left Debbie Belgrave Sybil Braganza Barb Biggs
By Len Chan The Afro News Calgary
A senior’s information session was held at the end of November at the Antigua & Barbuda Association Clubhouse to provide information to Seniors and to the 55 plus age group. Thousands every year are approaching that age bracket and often are not aware of the services available from the City of Calgary and the many organizations in the Province and City that cater to this age group. The information session was hosted by the City of Calgary Community & Neighbourhood Services with speakers Barb Biggs and Sybil Braganza. Co-ordinator is Debbie Belgrave Research Policy Analyst with the City of Calgary and those in attendance approaching the So Called Golden Years are not thrilled about the thought of reaching retirement. The major reasons would be Financial,Health Services,Transportation and for those who become disabled. Barb Biggs and Sybil Braganza both Social Workers with the City had the class follow the Seniors Directory of Services and hoped that Seniors would make use of the services available. Of note is the Kerby Centre Services such as Meals on Wheels, Kerby Centre Seniors Grocery Delivery and another popular program is called Snow Angels. The Snow Angels when their is lots of snow and cold temperatures encourages Neighbours or friends to shovel the sidewalk area where Seniors reside and unable to shovel their own walk way. Often Seniors if they fall on the ice and snow can sustain serious injuries and broken bones. The Snow Angels Program also allows an entry name for nomination for a Westjet Travel Voucher or Two Tickets to the Calgary Flames Game.
Majority of those attending were Jamaicans and Analyst Debbie
Belgrave(Turner)is Jamaican
