Members Of The Seniors Roundtable Committee Working on New Horizon Grant for Seniors Funding Application

Evelyn Forsythe and Cecile Cassista working on Horizon Grant Application to establish a Seniors Registry in Riverview.

While working on the application they both enjoy a great cup of coffee at Damascus coffee. Damascus Coffee  is one of the leading sponsors who made it possible for the Seniors Roundtable to have a blog. 

The Committee is greatful to have support from Damascus Coffee.  Drop in and try the coffee and perhaps enjoy some food and meet great people who go to Damascus Coffee.

Aging is not a disease - Published - Monday March 22nd, 2010

Jo-Ann Fellows is a writer living in Fredericton. Her columns on seniors' concerns and on public policy issues appear twice a month on Mondays.

Given the advances in medical science and in attitudes about aging, you may be here a lot longer than you think.

Life expectancy is being continuously extended, and this trend shows no sign of abating. Half of the babies born this year will reach their 100th birthday. In fact, it is the portion of the population over 80 that will show the most impressive advances in life extension in the years ahead.

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Seniors push property tax reform - CBC News March 10, 2010

Across New Brunswick, homeowners are receiving their annual property tax assessments and tax bills in the mail. The rising tax bills in many communities has prompted concern from a seniors lobby group about the possibility that older citizens may be forced out of their homes because of the cost of their payments.

Ashley Arrow Smith - In motion - Published February 24, 2010

Ashley Arrow Smith from the Town of Riverview Recreational department speaks to Riverview Seniors on the new initiative for being physical active. In the photo below seniors participate in a song that requires them to be active by raising their arms to the tune of the song.

Assure Care Pedorthirst, Jason Power - February 24, 2010 - Are your Feet --- Walking well?

 
Jason Power addresses Riverview Seniors on the importance of having good food wear and how to determine good foot wear.

Full Service Gas Station Coming Soon to Riverview - Published Februay 8, 2010

Riverview will soon have full service gas station, more information will be forth coming. Keep checking the blog and other media coverage soon to be announced.

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