Information on Elder Abuse Day, DVD and food.  Cost $5.00

Contact: Cindy  204-762-5378

Event Information: We will be hosting this event @ The Drop In Center. We will be having a R.C.M.P. member from our detachment as a speaker. Come and join us for coffee and a treat.

Contact: Shelley Kostesky
Email: rosscomm@mts.net
Phone: 1-204-859-3386
Region: Assiniboine
Date and Time: 06 14 2010 10:00 am

I will be setting up a display with fact sheets and brochures from Janelle Curtis, on June 14th and June 15th, for residents, families and staff awareness.

Contact: Rachel French   Email: rachel.french@bethania.ca    Phone: 478-7960
Region: Winnipeg

4 presentations Seniors' Safety & Security, Age-Friendly,& Where am I Cards? Living Independence for Elders - SRC will present at 4 manors in the area. 14th - Moosehorn @10am, Ashern - 1st Choice 15th@ 10am, Pioneer 16th@1:30pm, Glencora 16th @ 7p

Contact: Sandra McDougall    Email: lifeash@mts.net    Phone: 204-768-2187
Region: Interlake

Promoting wearing purple ribbons throughout facility.  Showing "It's Everybody's Business" DVD, Display in cafeteria on Elder Abuse.

Contact: Kristi Peters  One Morley avenue  ph:478-6206 

Presentation at Shaftesbuty Retirement Assisted Living on Elder Abuse Day

Contact: Cheryl Hirsch Katz  477-7430 or 497-7509

Elder Abuse Awareness presentation

Contact: Angie King   Phone: 204-268-1076

During June 15, 2010 the orthodontist team at Dr. Tim Dumore and Team on 2541 Portage Avenue will wear purple ribbons to increase awareness of abuse towards older adults.

Contact: Kathy Henderson
Email: khenderson@wrha.mb.ca
Phone: 940-2514
Region: Winnipeg
Date and Time: 06/15/2010

Short video presentation. Local Whitemouth School, students will make posters about bullying and we will talk about the similiarities of bullying and elder abuse.

Contact:  Darlene Mitton  204-348-4610

Box 160, Whitemouth, MB  R0E 2G0

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day SHOW YOUR SUPPORT BY WEARING PURPLE ON JUNE 15th The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority – Primary Health Care – Community Development – challenges all WRHA employees and community partners to recognize the 5th annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) by wearing purple on June 15th! By wearing purple, you will be supporting the recognition that abuse towards older adults is everybody’s responsibility. Share this with other organizations and challenge them to raise awareness and knowledge that abuse to older adults must be recognized and that services are out there to assist families, services providers and older adults! Please let us know you will participate by wearing purple on June 15th and/or if you would like further information on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day contact the WRHA Support Services to Seniors Facilitator at Tel: 940-2514, Fax: 940-2009 or khenderson@wrha.mb.ca “It’s Everybody’s Business”

Contact: Kathy Henderson  Email: khenderson@wrha.mb.ca  Phone: 204-940-2514
Region: Winnipeg

 
Contact: Stacey Miller
Email: couns@ageopportunity.mb.ca
Phone: 204-956-6440
Age & Opportunity staff will be wearing purple on June 15th, and will have purple ribbons and tent cards available and visible at all centres and central office.

The session will provide valuable information for individuals, agencies, organizations and community members to gain a better understanding of the abuse of older adults, an overview on facilitating a session using the DVD and accompanying guide, and will provide an overview of elder abuse resources available. Everyone attending this session will be provided with a copy of the “It’s Everybody’s Business” - Elder Abuse DVD and facilitator’s guide.

Contact: Kathy Henderson khenderson@wrha.mb.ca   831-1122

We will be having an intergenerational walk with students and seniors. Following this walk students and seniors will gather at the Gilbert Plains Drop In Center for refreshments and games.

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Home Instead Senior Care CAREGivers will wear purple ribons on Elder Abuse Day to recognize and share with others. Our CAREGivers will share this day and meaning with others to help gain awareness and understanding of the impacts of Elder Abuse.

Contact: Julie Donaldson  homecare@mts.net  204-953-3720

This year, marks the fifth year that communities across Manitoba have recognized World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. We are encouraging individuals, communities and organizations to let us know what they are doing to recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Our goal is to have 100 events across Manitoba on June 15, 2010. Although the possibilities are endless this may include a presentation, an intergenerational event, wearing purple ribbons representing elder abuse or having a coffee break with discussion information about elder abuse.  REGISTER YOUR EVENT HERE

The 12 members of the City of Winnipeg Mayor's Advisory Committee have agreed to promote the day amongst all their connections AND to wear purple on the 15th.

Where: Villa Cabrini Inc., 433 River Avenue

Contact: Linda Caldwell, 284-2880

Coffee break with discussion and information sharing.  Please contact Shelly Kostesky

204 859-3386 for more information

coffee break  contact 204 483-3106

The Municipality will be promoting the wearing of purple ribbons in support of elder abuse awareness day.

contact Janet Isfeld at coldwell@mts.net or call 204 762-5321

Video Its Everybody's Business will be shown 2:00 to 3:00 pm

Evening entertainment is scheduled for the evening to celebrate living in a safe environment.

For more information please contact Vivian Bicknell 204 885-7272

Video Its Everybody's Business will be shown 2:00 to 3:00 pm

Evening entertainment is scheduled for the evening to celebrate living in a safe environment.

For more information please contact Chantal Wiebe 204 256-8877

 Video Its Everybody's Business will be shown 2:00 to 3:00 pm

Evening entertainment is scheduled for the evening to celebrate living in a safe environment.

For more information please contact Michael Hart 204 885-1415

Video Its Everybody's Business will be shown 2:00 to 3:00 pm

Evening entertainment is scheduled for the evening to celebrate living in a safe environment.

For more information please contact Alanna Rogan 204 885-0303

Video Its Everybody's Business will be shown 2:00 to 3:00 pm

Evening entertainment is scheduled for the evening to celebrate living in a safe environment.

For more information please contact Cheryl Holmes 204 571-6000

Sharing with seniors information on elder abuse awareness and tips for seniors on crime prevention and safety.  60 older adults are expected to hear presentations by Chief Brad Neduzak, Karen Dyck and community geriatric specialist.  Coffee and snacks will be provided.

Contact Karen Dyck for information at 204 822-5663 or sfs2@mts.net

In conjunction with our Age Friendly Dauphin Celebration Lunch for seniors that have participated in our walking/aqua fit program, we have information about World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and encourage participants to wear purple ribbons.

contact: Pam Chetyrbuk 204 742-4404 or pchetyrbuk@prha.mb.ca

SEH and Steinbach 55+ will challenge colleagues to wear purple and will hand out ribbons to raise awareness about Elder Abuse. Location TBA

Contact: Melissa Sitter    Email: msitter@sehealth.mb.ca   Phone: 388-2043
Region: South Eastman

Event Information: Purple Ribbon campaign at all four Seniors Lodges, RM office and Library. Display on Elder Abuse and ribbons at Kin Place Primary Health Centre.

Contact: Diane Dumas
Email: springfieldseniors@mymts.net
Phone: 444-6128
Region: North Eastman
Date and Time: 06/15 8:30 am

A display will be set up at the entrance to GWCL with fact sheets in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Staff are encouraged to wear purple and purple ribbons will be available for all staff, residents, families, and visitors.

Contact: Linda Pastetnik
Email: lpastetnik@goldenwest.ca
Phone: 896-2401
Region: Winnipeg

Club de marche St-Boniface will start their walk at 200 Masson St. and end at Centre récréatif Notre Dame Recreation Center at 271 Cathedrale Ave. The It's everybody's business DVD will be shown in French followed by a discussion. Light lunch.

Contact: Clément Perreault  conseil55@mts.net  793-1054

Manitoba Women's Advisory Council (Status of Women) invites you to attend a Lunch & Learn. "The Aging Face of Abuse", presented by Dorothy Hill in honor of the 5th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. 401 York Avenue, Norquay Building

Contact: Michelle Decorby  Email: michelle.decorby@gov.mb.ca
Phone: RSVP to 945-6281
Region: Winnipeg

Seniors BBQ at 12 noon, Local Director of Health & Town Councillor will sign proclamation for Elder Abuse Awareness Day.  BBQ Lunch and Entertainment

Contact: Linda Drewlo  204-745-6611

Box 2142, Carman, MB

47 Ed Belfour Drive, Active Living Centre

WE will be having a discussion through out the day with our office staff; have posters through out our office; wear purple ribbons; drop off brochures at our customers addresses; have a general staff get together at the end of the day for an hour from 3- 4

contact Girma Mogess, 948-4377

Coffee break and education session and promotion of wearing purple.

Contact: Tanis Podobni
Email: oaksail@mts.net Phone: 855-3150
Region: Assiniboine
Date and Time: 06/15/10 13:00

Age & Opportunity will be hosting a shred-a-thon in which older adults can bring their personal and confidential shredding to 644 Burnell between 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in steps to prevent situations of financial abuse and fraud.

Contact: Stacey Miller
Email: couns@ageopportunity.mb.ca
Phone: 956-6440
Region: Winnipeg
Date and Time: 06/15/10 1:00 PM

Suest Speaker Janelle Curtis will be presenting to raise awareness among workers involved with older adults

contact: Linda Wiebe 204 326-2547 or email fernwoodtrc@hotmail.com

Video presentation followed by a discussion group and refreshments

contact Susan Alder - Seven Oaks Senior Links  sosl@mts.net or call612-3888

The Lac du Bonnet Adult Day Program will be holding a tea on June 15th at 2:00pm, all staff and clients are invited for tea and purple cupcakes. Our cleints have been working hard making purple ribbons to distribute throughout our community.

Contact: Ashley McLean   Email: amclean@neha.mb.ca
Phone: 204 345 1212 ext 1118

Region: North Eastman

Caregivers will wear purple ribbons and recognize and share information with others to help gain awareness and understanding of the impacts of elder abuse

Contact:  Julie Donaldson  204 953-3720

Fundraising BBQ and Social Gathering

54 Main Street, Teulon, MB 

Contact: Barb/Crystal   204-886-2570

The event features speakers and exbhibits promoting awareness and prevention of abuse of oler people.  There will also be entertainment - music, folk dancing and a drama performed by seniors.  Food will be provided.

contact: John Gano 204 458-9114

Meeting of the MNPAOA Steering committee