Shopping options for seniors and persons with disabilities


ing hours. Many of these stores have delivery options as well. Winnipeg Food Fare locations will be opening


T Adam Glynn broadcasting from home.


Notes from the bridge Adam Glynn


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n over a decade of work- ing in broadcasting I never thought I’d have a com- mute of only 10 steps, or a dress code which permits me to show up to work in my Star Trek: The Next Generation pajamas but these are two quirky personal realities of working from home while our community deals with challenging times. At


CJNU, our incredible


team has risen to meet these challenges with great aplomb, presenting our full schedule, almost entirely live, from im- provised home studios across the city! Considering the sta- tion’s ‘normal’ operation con- sists of us moving our studio to new locations in the com-


early to allow seniors to shop. They will control access to its stores for the first hour of the busi- ness day for people at risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19 to shop in a low-traffic en- vironment. No Frills: Call their toll-free number to verify


munity each month, it wasn’t too much of a stretch to figure out some creative ways to keep the music playing and positivity flowing. If anyone should know about remote broadcasting, it’s CJNU! Whatever happens, we’ll be here to shine a light on the good happening in our city, no matter how dark it may seem. My profuse thanks to our volunteers, members, listeners, partners, sponsors. We’re all in this together... apart. My late Grandmother would often say to me: “you may as well laugh as cry.” As a kid, I wasn’t sure... but now I know she had the right idea. So, from my home to yours: stay safe, be well, and try to find the fun in each and every day.


Adam Glynn is the General Manager of CJNU.


current hours of operation at individual stores 1-866-987-6453. At time of writing, they open one hour early on certain days, as listed below, for seniors and people with disabilities. Hellard’s No Frills (Main St., Winnipeg) – 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Justin’s No Frills (St. Anne’s Rd., Winnipeg) – 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Stephen’s No Frills (Henderson Hwy, Winni- peg) – 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Trevor’s No Frills (Goulet St., Winnipeg) – 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays Topher’s No Frills (Notre Dame Ave., Winni- peg) – 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Ted’s No Frills (Plessis Rd., Winnipeg) – 7


his is the most accurate information we have had up to press time. Please check with your local store to confirm operat-


a.m. to 8 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Tom’s No Frills (Roblin Blvd., Winnipeg) – 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Family Foods 1881 Portage Avenue is open Monday to Friday for senior shoppers from 7:00 am until 8:00 am. Dakota Family Foods will be opening its


stores at 7 a.m. on Thursdays for senior shop- pers and for people who are more vulnerable. Real Canadian Superstore Dedicated shop- ping hours occur 7 am to 8 am every day for those who need it. Save-On-Foods has dedicated the hour of 7–8 a.m. for seniors and vulnerable people to shop. Store hours will be limited to 8 a.m.–8 p.m. at all 180 stores in Western Canada. Sobey’s “Seniors Shopping Hour” for the first hour of the day, providing the most vulnerable among us with a dedicated time to shop for goods.


Safeway Senior shopping hour for the first hour of the day. Coop Stores Early openings for seniors, preg-


nant women and those with compromised im- mune systems. Wednesdays & Fridays: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Tom Dercola is the President of CJNU with files from CJNU listeners and the CNIB (Winnipeg)


United Way, The City of Winnipeg, and A & O: Sup- port Services for Older Adults Inc. partner to support older Winnipeggers


eryone in our city, the City of Winnipeg, United Way Win- nipeg, and A & O: Support Services for Older Adults Inc. are announcing a new part- nership to provide additional


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hile the COVID-19 pandemic contin- ues to impact ev-


support for older Winnipeg- gers.


Effectively immediately,


Winnipeg older adults who may be feeling isolated and in need of assistance during this trying time, can call 311 to be connected with a number of resources


available through


A & O: Support Services for Older Adults, including assis- tance with delivery of grocer- ies, medications, or special- ized social services. They can also call 311 where they will be provided with assistance in obtaining access to other well-being resources.


IF YOU ARE A SENIOR. . . . . . You should consider having the following in place


Will


The preparation of a will may seem like a daunting task, however, it is essential to ensure that your property is disposed of according to your wishes upon your death. If you pass away without a valid will, the law states what is to happen to your estate.


Power of Attorney A power of attorney is a document which appoints an individual to handle your affairs in the event you become mentally incapable of making your own decisions. Nothing prevents you from continuing to make your own decisions while you are still competent. A power of attorney is an extremely valuable document to have in place in case anything happens to you which affects your mental ability, such as a stroke, coma or dementia.


Health Care Directive (Living Will) A health care directive, commonly called a living will, is a document which appoints an individual to make decisions with regard to your health care only, while you are alive but unable to express your decisions yourself. This document is distinct from a power of attorney and deals only with health care decisions such as whether life sustaining treat- ments, such as CPR or blood transfusion, should be continued or withdrawn.


Standard Fees*


Last Will and Testament Power of Attorney


Health Care Directive * plus GST and PST - Rates are per person.


Home and hospital visits are also available $250.00* (includes both meetings) *plus GST and PST


TACIUM VINCENT & ASSOCIATES 206 St. Mary’s Road, Winnipeg, MB R2H 1J3 DAVID G. VINCENT (204) 989-4236 www.taciumvincent.com


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$225.00 $175.00 $ 75.00


Seniors $200.00 $150.00 $ 50.00


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