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KEMPTVILLE PHYSIOTHERAPY CENTRE
Let’s Connect… Thank you to everyone for your support over the past two years! I’m excited, even a bit intrigued, to see what the future holds for KDHSI. Until next time… Susan Susan Smith, Executive Director Kemptville & District Home Support
"Happy we who can bask in this warm September sun, which illumines all creatures..." Henry David Thoreau must have been talking about this beautiful weather! It is such a treat on this long weekend to be on my veranda ‘chatting’ with you, putting thoughts into words on my laptop. Labour Day marks the start of the school season. It has been fun to see all of the activity in the local stores with back to school shopping. This time of year always excites me with new school supplies displayed, and the thought of new books to open. School is the place to talk about new concepts and ideas, and depending on which level, to be able to openly debate. It is also the place that we reconnect with friends and make new ones. This excitement is also true
for me at work. It has now been two years since I started at KDHSI as Executive Director. It has been such a great time getting to know so many amazing people. The whole community has been welcoming and helpful, from the staff, clients and volunteers, to the other organizations in the community, local businesses, our local media, and community members. The Board of Directors has been very supportive, and the board meetings have been a wonderful place to discuss issues, new ideas, and make plans. This week, the activities are back in full swing at KDHSI. The new activity room has been a great addition. The Alzheimer Society has booked in a series of monthly educational sessions, the first Friday of the month, starting October 2. Fall wreath-making workshops are
scheduled for September 16 and 19. Please call us if you are interested in attending, as numbers are limited. If there is enough interest, a Christmas wreath-making workshop will be scheduled. And, as always, we are interested in your ideas for activities. There is also going to be a hearing clinic scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, by appointment. This is a service provided free by the Hearing Society. This is not a hearing test, or a check for wax impaction; however, it is a wonderful opportunity to have a confidential meeting with Angela to discuss anything related to hearing. As someone who has worn two hearing aids for well over a decade, I know there can be a lot of challenges with hearing loss. Having met Angela, I highly recommend making an appointment.
2868 COUNTY ROAD 43, KEMPTVILLE, ON 613.258.7661 / KEMPTVILLEPHYSIO.COM
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Family Fun
Great speaker at last week's meeting of Youngsters of Yore was George Gouthro who enlightened his audience with his favourite topic: namely, genealogy. An amazing hobby, requiring years and years of research! Job well done!! September 9, 2015
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