suites, in Perth and Lanark Village.
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Experience Our Lifestyle
Retirees have access to foot-care clinics,
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visiting home care, Meals on Wheels
on a Full-Time Basis
and other services.
Services
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An excellent mix of national chain
stores and quaint and interesting one-
beauty, the relaxed clinics in a variety of fields. It is located
of-a-kind shops filled with unique and
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T
he natural
pace, the ambiance, the services close to health-care amenities in Ottawa
special gifts makes Perth and District a
– it’s enough to make a person want and Kingston and a heli-pad is onsite
wonderful shopping experience. You
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to stay for good. for rapid transport if necessary.
will not go hungry here. There are
There are many reasons why more The Perth site of the hospital offers
many restaurants offering almost any
individuals and families are choosing acute care services, in-patient rehabili-
type of food and atmosphere.
to make Perth and District their tation, emergency care and diagnostic
The area accommodates all the
Cal
permanent home. Here are a few. services, numerous specialty clinics
major banks and some trust companies,
Location
and a range of other services. The
as well as a range of insurance and
You can live here amid the small-
nearby Smiths Falls site offers addi-
real estate agents, financial and legal
town/rural charm, but be within an
tional and complementary clinics.
advisors and car dealerships.
easy commute to a job or amenities in
The North Lanark County Com-
You will find churches of a range
munity Health Centre is a non-profit,
of denominations here. See local
community-governed organization
newspapers for a weekly listing of
in Lanark Village that offers a wide
services. You can also check www.
perthareachurches.ca or pick up a
pamphlet at the Chamber office on
Herriott Street for information.
The area has terrific recreational
facilities. In Perth there is an indoor
pool and an outdoor recreation park.
Perth and Lanark Village each have an
arena. In the surrounding townships
you’ll find ball parks, beaches, boat
launches, picnic areas, playgrounds,
numerous hiking trails, outdoor rinks,
tennis courts and soccer fields.
Throughout Perth and District there
are many halls, community centres
and youth centres that are virtual
hives of activity for club meetings,
dances, socials, dinners and much
more. Check with local municipal
offices for details.
If you’re looking for ways to get
involved in the community, consider
the many associations catering to a
variety of interests and age groups.
You’ll find service clubs and other
organizations in fields such as com-
Enjoy the ambience in an area park. There are many recreational services.
munity service, environment, arts and
culture, crafts, special interests, sports
and more.
larger urban centres. Ottawa or Kings- range of health services and informa-
The area also offers top-notch library
ton are both an hour’s drive away. tion sessions to clients.
services.
Work from home thanks to fantastic There are numerous alternative
From hair to nails to cosmetics to
links to the information highway. and holistic health-care practitioners
general health, there are a number of
The area also has a number of sectors located in the area, offering services
beauty and spa choices in the area to
offering employment, from retail
such as homeopathy, massage therapy,
meet your needs.
to industry, tourism, hospitality,
reflexology and aromatherapy.
contracting and more.
Other health-care professionals
Education
Health care include dentists, chiropractors, optom-
In addition to day care, Montessori
Health-care services are always a etrists, pharmacists, physiotherapists
and private schooling facilities, there
prime concern when relocating. Rest and holistic practitioners.
are numerous elementary schools, two
assured you will find excellent health There are two long-term care
high schools and many other children’s
care and health-related services here. facilities in Tay Valley, on the outskirts
services located here. There are public
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The Perth & Smiths Falls District of Perth, as well as a number of
and separate schools available, as well
Hospital is a top-notch, fully accredited accommodations geared to retirees,
as cooperative learning.
facility offering several specialists and such as assisted-living apartment Continued on Page 65
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