On April 26, 2017, we hosted our annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. We welcomed a crowd of roughly 130 to celebrate the over 120 volunteers who have helped us over the past year. These volunteers contributed nearly 7000 hours, and we are proud to work with them every day in making the communities of Amherstburg, LaSalle, …
For the third week of Seniors’ Month, we spoke to Pat and Ken Worden, our third Featured Seniors! Pat and Ken Worden have lived in Amherstburg for only six years, but already they have made huge differences in the lives of others in the area. The couple took up volunteering almost immediately as a way …
For the second week of Seniors’ Month, we have spoken to Joan Jones, who is our second Featured Senior. Joan Jones knows the town of Amherstburg as well as anyone. At 84 years old, with no signs of slowing down, she has lived here most of her life, and continues to be active in the …
This week sees the first instalment of our Weekly Featured Seniors for Seniors’ Month. Our Featured Seniors for this month are Bev and Richard Bondy. 69-year-old Bev Bondy, and her husband Richard, soon to be 69 himself, are two individuals with a clear passion for doing their part and helping others. If there is anything …
ACS is celebrating local seniors in Amherstburg, LaSalle, Harrow and McGregor all month long as June 2016 marks the 32nd recognized Seniors’ Month. We’re excited to announce that we will be hosting numerous initiatives for local seniors, including: a bus tour through Essex County greenhouses on June 06; one free lunch for seniors who signs up …
On March 23, 2016, ACS Meals on Wheels Clients received a pleasant surprise as local public figures delivered their meals. Mayor Ken Antaya of the town of LaSalle, Heather Vandenhave from Seasons Amherstburg, Police Chief Tim Berthiaume from Amherstburg Police Department, Mayor Aldo DiCarlo of the town of Amherstburg, Â Lee Tome, Assistant Deputy Chief of …
A Trip to the Gardens, and a Fight against Poverty Yesterday morning, our Friendly Social Seniors group enjoyed a trip to Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, courtesy of our Care-Link buses. Â They had the opportunity to see one of the major attractions in our region, complete with some flower and souvenir shopping, and a fabulous lunchtime meal. …
