Heartfelt Thanks to Reverend Paul & St. Andrew’s Parishioners!, March 27, 2025 

We want to give a huge shout-out to Reverend Paul of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and his generous parishioners for their incredible $400 donation to support our Valentine Angel Tree! Their kindness and community spirit make a real difference, and we’re so grateful for their support.

We were also absolutely delighted by Reverend Paul’s engaging presentation on the programs and services offered by Seniors At Home. His passion and insight about how we assist seniors and individuals with special needs in our community were truly inspiring, so much so, that we’re tempted to take him on tour to help spread the word about what we do! Please Click Here to view presentation

Thank you again for being such a wonderful part of our mission to make life brighter for those we serve. ❤️

 

Movie and Music Trivia Night – A Smash Hit in Arnprior!,  March 24, 2025

If Jelly Roll had been in town, he would’ve loved the vibe at last night’s Movie & Music Trivia, hosted by the incredible team at CIBC! It was another unforgettable evening filled with fun, laughter, and a whole lot of Canadian pride, all for a great cause.

Thanks to the generosity of everyone who participated, we raised nearly $2,100 to support local seniors and individuals with disabilities – and gave a big boost to the Arnprior Food Bank with some impressive donations!

A massive shoutout to Shannon Dupuis and the hardworking crew at CIBC (Arnprior) for organizing this amazing event. Special thanks to the talented Trivia Host and Musician, Aerik Watson and his energetic co-host EC, who kept the room buzzing with their incredible hosting skills – and even got participants showing off their singing talents!

Congrats to the Winning Teams:

1st Place: The Tragically Hip Replacements

2nd Place: Risky Business

3rd Place: The Hush Puppies

And let’s hear it for Michael Brown, who took home the 50/50 jackpot of $288.50!

A huge thank-you to all the participants, volunteers, and local businesses who came together to make this night a success. Your support makes a real difference, and events like this truly highlight the spirit and pride of our community and country.

Until next time, Elbows Up and keep that trivia knowledge sharp – we can’t wait to do it all again!

Please check out our Facebook Page Post for more pictures

President’s Club: Seniors At Home Phyllis Doherty

By myFM News/Oldies 107.7 staffFeb 6, 2025 | 8:01 AM

Arnprior Braeside-McNab Seniors at Home plays an increasingly greater role within certain community demographics, the older one gets. Chair of its volunteer oversight board is Phyllis Doherty, who says the administrative body keeps things within budgetary lines, as the liasion body works from its location (within Arnprior’s Town Centre) on McGonigal Street- along with a cadre of volunteers and companion service organizations to assist those over 55 that need it, with help in all aspects needed to keep them within their homes.This is the President’s Club, on Oldies 107.7 Today we are speaking with Phyllis Doherty of Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors at Home

Please Click Here to access the online article and listen to the Interview.
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Christmas Gift Basket Raffle Winner is Tony Matinlassi, December 23, 2024

We’re thrilled to announce that Tony Matinlassi, a local area resident, is the lucky winner of our Christmas Gift Basket Raffle! Just in time for the holidays, Tony’s festive spirit just got a little brighter! We hope this ultimate gift basket brings extra joy to him, his family and friends during this special season! A huge THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors who helped make this raffle possible.

Jennifer Charlebois-Robillard Insurance and Financial Services Inc., Urban Angus Steak & Wine, Dianne Rodger Jewellery, White Lake General Store, Valley Roots, Firstchoice Haircutters (Arnprior),

Vintage Value Decor, 4 Muddy Paws – Dog Gone Beautiful, Antiques, Treasures & Treats and UNDER MY ROOF.

Finally, a special Thank you to our dedicated Seniors At Home volunteers, Giant Tiger (Arnprior), Northern Credit Union (Arnprior), Urban Angus Steak & Wine for their support in selling tickets!

White Lake Christmas Parade

We were thrilled to have been part of the White Lake Parade at the end of November! It was an incredible evening filled with festive spirit, amazing floats, and so many smiling faces waving and celebrating together. Such a joy to experience the magic of this community event!

Heartwarming Donation from Tim Hortons

What a heartwarming surprise just in time for the holidays! We were thrilled to receive a visit from two incredible individuals (Christine & Courtney), representing both Tim Hortons locations in Arnprior, who presented us with a $1,000 cheque as part of the Tim Horton McCluskey Group’s Passion Play initiative!

Both stores generously donated $500 each to support our agency’s mission of helping local seniors in our community.  This thoughtful gift is truly appreciated as we work to make a difference, especially during this festive season.

 

Annual Seniors Christmas Party, December 13, 2024

On Friday, December 13, we all had a wonderful time at our annual Seniors Christmas Party. Guests enjoyed delicious food from Schmidt’s Catering and danced away to the fabulous music of the 3 of Hearts. Thanks to all the amazing volunteers who helped out in various ways. Also a huge thanks to our sponsors The Knights Inn, Island View Suites, Carp Commons Retirement Village, Pilon Family Funeral Home, Boyce Funeral Home, TAAG Accounting, Mel’s Flowers and Rona. We couldn’t have done it without you.

For additional photos, please click here to view our Facebook Page.

2024 Annual Memorial Butterfly Release, August 18, 2024

On August 18th, our Annual Butterfly Release brought our community together in a truly special way. Although the weather didn’t cooperate with our original plans for a park event, we were fortunate to have the beautiful chapel thanks to Andre, Gina and Phil of the Pilon Family Funeral Home, who graciously opened their doors to us at the last minute.

We are deeply grateful to our sponsors whose generosity made this event possible. A heartfelt thank you to the Pilon Family Funeral Home, Stacey Foster of SAF & Co. Aesthetics, and the Ottawa Valley Community Foundation. Their support means the world to us!

To our dedicated volunteers and the wonderful community members who participated, thank you for making this day so memorable. Your support truly embody the spirit of our event and we hope to see you all at next year’s event planned for August 17th, 2025.
Please click Here to view our Facebook page Video of this event

23rd Annual BBQ in the Park, July 18, 2024

Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors at Home was very happy to hold their 23rd Annual Seniors BBQ at the Park Thursday, July 18th. It was great to see all the smiling faces. Thank you to all the amazing volunteers that help to make this event happen. Thanks to Spencer Scharf for the wonderful music. A big thank you to all the sponsors that offered their support: Aspira Island View Retirement Living, Carp Commons Retirement Village, Levante Arnprior Villa, Boyce Funeral Home, Pilon Family Funeral Home, Giant Tiger, Valley Golf Cart Repair, Betty’s Chips, Brian’s Spuds, King of Munchies, Lily’s Fries, Smash N Dash Smashburgers, Wes’ Chips and the Arnprior District High School.

Mother’s Day Bake Fair & Cake Decorating Contest + Cake Auction – May 19, 2024

Celebrating Sweet Success at the Mother’s Day Bake Fair & Cake Decorating Contest + Cake Auction!

Our event was abuzz with joy as our community came together to support a wonderful cause ! From the tantalizing aromas to the stunning displays, there was no shortage of delights for everyone, not just moms!

Our esteemed judging panel had their work cut out for them, with each cake proving to be a masterpiece in its own right. After much deliberation, we’re thrilled to announce the well-deserved winners:

Best Overall: Marilyn’s Tarts

Silver 2nd: Brittany’s Bakery

Rising Star: Katie White (Student)

Fan Favorite: Arnprior Humane Society

A heartfelt thank you goes out to our fantastic judges, Susan Sarsfield of Valley Heritage Radio, Rick Stow of Oldies 107.7, and Graeme Ivory of the Town of Arnprior, for lending their expertise and making some tough decisions.

Of course, none of this would have been possible without the incredible support of our volunteers and vendors who poured their passion into the Cake Decorating Contest. Special thanks to The Antrim Truck Stop, Island View Retirement / Aspira Island View Retirement Living, and Sweet & Sassy Café for generously donating their stunning creations for the auction.

And let’s not forget our generous sponsors whose contributions helped make this event a reality: Jennifer Charlebois-Robillard Insurance and Financial Services Inc., Peavey Mart, Hart Arnprior 95, Arnprior Home Hardware and Leaha Baird. Your support means the world to us!

Together, we raised vital funds for local seniors and individuals with special needs, proving that when we come together as a community, we can create something truly sweet!! Please see all photos of the event HERE!

Music with a Twist by CIBC, April 4, 2024

Thanks to the team at CIBC Arnprior, this year’s Music Trivia was nothing short of EPIC!  Shannon Dupuis and the incredible team at CIBC orchestrating an unforgettable event in support of local seniors and individuals with disabilities. Plus, it was also a win-win for the Arnprior Food bank as we collected quite the haul!

Special thanks to our Master Host Aerik Watson and his partner Erika for keeping the energy high all night long!

Big congratulations to the champions of the night, “Partial Recall,” for claiming the #1 spot!

We also wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to Leaha Baird for her generous donation of the beautiful wreaths, adding a special touch to our event.

Finally, we wish to congratulate Dion Dicks for winning the 50/50 jackpot of $412.50!

Annual Seniors Christmas Party – December 19, 2023

Seniors at Home hosted their annual Seniors Christmas Party at the Parish Hall. Thanks to Schmitt’s Catering for the delicious food. Thanks to Rick, Pat and Jean from the Heartbeats (a.k.a The 3 of Hearts) for the wonderful music. Thanks to all the volunteers who gave their time to event. Thanks to all who attended to make it such a special day. And of course, thanks to all the sponsors who supported us in various ways: Carp Commons Retirement Village, Island View Suites, Pilon Family Funeral Home, Boyce Funeral Home, The Knights Inn, Exquisite Decor Event Rentals, TAAG Accounting, Rona and Mel’s Flowers.

Christmas Craft Fair – December 15, 2023

Chili Fest 2023

A huge THANK YOU to Aspira Island View for once again hosting Chili Fest 2023!  The judges,  Mayor Lisa McGee, Adrian Moyes of the Arnprior Rivermen and Jennifer Charlebois-Robillard of Desjardins Insurance, had quite the challenge sampling and judging the best Chili in town!

The judges awarded the following:

Grand Chili Champion to Aspira Island View

2nd Place to Biryani House

3rd Place to Negi’s Family Bistro and Pub

We wish to thank the participating restaurants who rose to the challenge and were nothing short than amazing!  They include:

Krave Bistro, Sweet & Sassy,  The Rocky Mountain House Arnprior, Riverside Grill and Bar, King of Munchies TexMex Smash House, The Cupboard, PJ’s Restaurant and the Antrim Truck Stop

Images Below:

Top left – From left to right: Judges, Adrian Moyes, Lisa McGee, Jennifer Charlebois-Robillard

Right – Lynn Russett, Martin Carriere of Aspira Island View and Suzanne Giroux from SAH

Bottom right – Judges, Arian Moyes, Jennifer Charlebois-Robillard and Lisa McGee

Fall Fest Fashion a Resounding Success – October 30th, 2023

Click Here for many more pictures from this Event

Our Deepest gratitude to BD Gunn, Heather and Valley Cruisers Arnprior – September 28, 2023

They have gone above and beyond to make this year’s car shows and fundraising events such as the Father’s Day Car Show & Shine, The Poker Run, Cruise Nights and the Grand Finale the BEST YEAR EVER!

They didn’t just raise the bar; they shattered it, raising over $8100 for our local seniors and individuals with special needs!

Classic Car Enthusiasts: Brian, Heather, and the Valley Cruisers have a passion for classic cars that’s truly infectious. They bring together a community of car lovers who make each show a spectacular experience.

Record-Breaking Fundraising: This year’s events smashed previous records! These funds will go a long way in making a difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Their hard work and commitment are an inspiration to us all.

Please CLICK HERE to view our complete Facebook Post that includes pictures of this year’s events.

Annual Memorial Butterfly Release – August 20, 2023

The sun, smiles and spirits were plentiful at this year’s Annual Memorial Butterfly Release at Robert Simpson Park which was held on Sunday, August 20th!

Thanks to our two sponsors, Pilon Family Funeral Home and SAF & Co. Aesthetics of Arnprior, our event surpassed our goal and managed to raise over $7,000 in proceeds to support local seniors and individuals with special needs!

We wish thank our amazing volunteers, Tony Bove for his beautiful musical performance, The Town of Arnprior for their assistance in the set-up, Lisa Smith of Boyce’s Funeral Home, Andre, Gina and Phil Pilon of Pilon Family Funeral Home, in helping to make this event the greatest Release yetl!

Our next Memorial Butterfly Release is planned for August 18, 2024. Butterflies are now on sale and we encourage everyone to buy early!

For more information, contact us at 613-623-7981 or check us out at www.cssagency.ca

Poker Run Show, Shine and BBQ – August 24, 2023

It was a stellar Saturday for the 2023 Poker Run Show, Shine and BBQ in Arnprior!

A huge THANK YOU to Valley Cruisers and Valley Rent Rite for hosting the 2023 Annual Poker Run. We want to thank all participants, entertainers, and amazing volunteers for their support! In total, close to $1500 was raised for Arnprior Braeside McNab Seniors at Home Program Inc.

We would also like to thank The Nasty Rides Car Club for their donation, Joe’s Produce Stand and Giant Tiger for their support towards the BBQ!

Finally, CONGRATULATIONS to Corey Godkin for being this year’s Poker Run winner who walked away with a snazzy, STIHL chainsaw donated by Valley Rent Rite!

Butterfly Release Raffle Winner, August 20, 2023

Congratulations to Lynn Russett who won the beautiful Butterfly House, crafted and donated by the Arnprior Men’s Shed!

A big THANK YOU to the Men’s Shed and all those who supported us by purchasing a ticket. A total of $240.00 was raised from this Raffle and will be going to a great cause!

Seniors BBQ in the Park – July 20, 2023

The sun was shining on Robert Simpson Park for Seniors at Home’s 22nd Annual Seniors BBQ in the Park. Thanks to all who made it out for the food, music and fun community event. Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors at Home would like to thank all the wonderful volunteers who allow this event to happen. We would also like to thank all the amazing businesses who sponsored this event: Island View Retirement Living, Carp Commons Retirement Village, Boyce Funeral Home, Giant Tiger, Betty’s Chips, Brian’s Spuds, King of Munchies, Lily’s Fries, Wes’ Chips, Madawaska Golf Club, Valley Golf Cart Repair, Renfrew Rent-All and Arnprior District High School. See you again next year.

Annual Father’s Day Charity Car Show & BBQ – June 30, 2023

Saturday June 17th was a great day at Red Pine Bay in Braeside for the Annual Father’s Day Charity Car Show & BBQ! Thanks to BD Gunn of Valley Cruisers Arnprior his kind-hearted wife Heather, their sponsors, all the volunteers, entertainers and attendees who opened their hearts to make this year the best SHOW yet! Our event raised over $3500 in support of Arnprior Braeside McNab Seniors at Home Programs!

A special shout out to Hear Canada our local Giant Tiger and Mike’s No Frills for their generous donations towards our BBQ! We look forward to our next fundraiser at The Annual Poker Run Show & Shine + BBQ in Arnprior on August 5th.

Annual General Meeting to be held on June 29th, 2023

The Annual General Meeting of Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors At Home Program Inc. Via Zoom Video Conferencing on Thursday, June 29^th, at 10:00am

An Annual Report along with the 2022-2023 Audited Financial Statements for the agency will be presented. The appointment of next year’s auditor and the election of Directors for 2023-2024 will take place.

Memberships are required for voting purposes at a cost of $5.00 each and may be purchased prior to Tuesday, June 27^th, 2023, at 4:00pm

Membership is open to those individuals 18 years and older. Members shall support the philosophy and objectives of the Agency.

Membership is open to residents in our service catchment area (Town of Arnprior & McNab/Braeside Township) and to immediate family members of clients who are currently receiving service, regardless of their place of residence.

For more information, please contact Dennis Harrington, Executive Director at 613-623-7981

Arnprior Lionettes choose ABMS as this Year’s Charitable Organization – May 25, 2023

A huge THANK YOU to our friends from the Arnprior Lionettes who chose Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors At Home Program Inc. as this year’s charitable organization! A cheque for the amount of $1,050 was presented on Thursday, May 18th.

Annual Shred-Day Event a Huge Success – May 16, 2023

Seniors At Home would like to thank our amazing community for their support of our Annual Shred Day Event fundraiser.  Over 250 boxes were destroyed by the professionals at DATASHRED Security and a relief to so many seniors!  Together, we raised over $2500.  We wish to send a HUGE SHOUT OUT to our wonderful volunteers and businesses who participated in this event.  Without their support, we could not fulfill our mission to helping those who need it the most!

The Easter Bake Fair & Cake Decorating Contest-Auction, April 6, 2023

The Easter Bunny came is many different forms this year for our 1^st Easter Bake Fair & Cake Decorating Contest!   There were plenty of smiles, as there were sweets sold my multiple vendors under one roof at the Masonic Hall in town!  Judging was quite a challenge, as every single cake was nothing short of magnificent! Please click here to view some video highlights of the event.

Winners:

Best Overall Winner –     Sweet & Sassy (Bunny in a log)

Most Whimsical –              Teagan Banks (Easter Basket)

Rising Star –                         Tessa Moffatt (11 yr. old student – Easter watercolour cake)

The People’s choice –        Kait Guttridge (Hoppy Easter Bunny cake)

We would like to thank the participating vendors and kind-hearted volunteers for their participation!  In addition, a HUGE SHOUT OUT OF THANKS to Under My Roof, The Peavey Mart, Metro, Canadian Tire and Hart for donations towards the prizes for our event.

St. Patrick’s Music Trivia Night, March 17,2023

The Leprechauns were out in full force at our St. Patrick’s Music Trivia Night! A heartfelt THANK YOU to all the teams who participated in our Fundraiser. Together we raised over $1400 which will go a long way in helping our local seniors.

Congratulations to the #1 Music Trivia Team, The Convergence Design Team, known as The Thirsty Philosophers, and the recipients of the #1 Team Spirit Award, Big Bad John and the Tipsy Chicks!

A special THANK YOU to our host Rick Leben and our generous sponsors who donated towards the first-place prize and door prizes. Businesses include: Under My Roof, #aspiraislandview, Claudia’s Art /DecoFest, Metro Arnprior, Giant Tiger, Hart Arnprior 95, Peavey Mart and Riverside Grill and Bar

2022

Continued Generous Support for the Angel Tree Campaign – January 11, 2023

The trees are down but the Angels were plentiful!  Arnprior Braeside McNab Seniors At Home Program Inc. (SAH) are extremely thankful for the overwhelming support this past holiday season!

To date, we have raised over $18,000.00, thanks to our Community Partners; Rona, Northern Credit Union, Home hardware, Hart, Scotia Bank, Royal Bank, TD Canada Trust, CIBC, The Town of Arnprior, Township of McNab-Braeside and Arnprior Rural Health Hub!

100% of donations collected will go to help seniors and individuals with disabilities living in Arnprior and McNab-Braeside.  In fact, just last month we were able to top-up the Santa for Seniors Gift boxes with transportation & meal vouchers for 26 individuals.  Dollars will go a long way to help our clients throughout the year, not just during the holiday season but when an occasion arises.  Just a few examples include medical transportation, meals, emergency repairs, groceries, emergency dental care and groceries.

As a reminder, ANGEL TREE donations can be made year-round at the Seniors at Home office at 106 McGonigal St. W., Arnprior.  With the expansion of contactless donation options, we accept e-transfers to: [email protected], visiting our secure online donation page at www.cssagency.ca or credit card by calling our office at 613-623-7981.

Top:  Arnprior RBC Staff (left to right): Istaque Ahmed Sayed, Katherine Luckett, Usama Tariq, Sherry Schlievert, John McLaughlin, Laurie Selle, Melissa Fitzgerald

Middle left:  Arnprior Credit Union (left to right): Julie Brown of Northern Credit Union, Dennis Harrington from Seniors At Home, Crystal Phelps of Northern Credit Union

Middle Right: (left to right): Suzanne Giroux from Seniors At Home with Santa for Senior’s organizer, Shivangi Rawat

Bottom Left:   Jennifer Major, Seniors At Home Volunteer at the Christmas Craft Fair

Bottom Right: (left to right): Arnprior Scotiabank employees, Helen, Sephanie and Amy

Annual Seniors Christmas Party Returns after a two-year absence – December 20, 2022

After a 2-year break, it was wonderful to once again be able to hold the Annual Seniors Christmas Party at the Parish Hall on Dec 16, hosted by Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors at Home. Thanks to everyone who could make it out. It was a tonne of fun, with delicious food provided by Schmidt’s catering and entertainment by Rick Leben, Pat Hallet and Jean Cote. There were prizes, a 50/50 draw, and a special visit from Santa Claus. You could tell from the smiles, laughter and dancing that everyone had a fantastic time.

Guests donated generously to the Arnprior Food Bank. A huge thank you to all the volunteers that helped with this event. We are also very grateful to our sponsors that helped make this event happen: Aspira Island View, Carp Commons Retirement Village, The Knights Inn, Mel’s Flowers, Exquisite Decor and Design, Rona, Boyce Funeral Home and Pilon Family Funeral Home.

Northern Credit Union Donates $4,000 to Angel Tree Campaign, December 9, 2022

We are extremely grateful to Northern Credit Union of Arnprior for their generous donation of $4,000 towards this year’s Angel Tree Campaign. Pictured in the presentation left to right is: Julie Brown – Branch Manager, Dennis Harrington – Executive Director, Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors At Home Program Inc. and Crystal Phelps- Financial Service Representative (Level II) of Northern Credit Union.

Annual Christmas Craft Fair Fundraiser a Smashing Success, November 28, 2022

~ Thank you to all of our vendors for creating a Christmas wonderland full of the best local treasures, and for donating towards our signature door prize packages! Stay tuned for the winners being announced this week.

~ Thank you to everyone who donated to our ANGEL TREE fund! Over $1,400 was donated at the event, with every cent going directly back into our community to assist Seniors in accessing essential services.

~ Thank you especially to our wonderful volunteers, without whom, none of this would ever be possible!

The lucky winners of our beautiful gift baskets below have been contacted! Congratulations to Henry, Vicki, Peter, Nathan and Elva! Many thanks to all that dropped by and supported our Annual Christmas Craft Fair!

Please Click Here to navigate to our Facebook Page and scroll down to view more Christmas Craft Fair Pictures

Negi’s Family Bistro and Pub is your ‘Chili Fest 2022′ Winner, November 11, 2022

The judges truly had a difficult task selecting the top 3! We thank the super friendly Lynn Russett at Aspira Island View Retirement Living for organizing this fun event for Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors At Home Program Inc.! We also thank our celebrity judges: Entertainer Rick Leben, Valley Heritage Radio Host Angry Reta and Valley Cruisers’ Main Man Brian Gunn.

In addition, we are so appreciative for the support of our community along with the kind-hearted restaurants that supported this event.

A huge shout out too all the participating restaurants:

PJ’s Restaurant, MJ Butcher Co., Bee Savvy Fine Foods, Negi’s Family Bistro & Pub, The Prior Sports Bar and Family Restaurant, King of Munchies TexMex, Sweet and Sassy Cafe, Antrim Truck Stop, Krave Bistro, Riverside Grill and Bar and of course, Aspira Island View.

Please Click Here to see the all the amazing dishes from all of our participating restaurants.       

Wes’ Chips Annual Give Back Day Benefiting Arnprior-Braeside-MacNab Seniors at Home a Huge Success – October 6, 2022

The beauty of autumn and generosity of Wes’ Chips staff and clients were on full display on Sunday, October 2, 2022, during their Annual Give Back Day.  Proceeds of approximately $480 were raised towards Seniors At Home Programs.  In addition, we were pleasantly surprised to learn that our donations were not only matched but surpassed with a $1,000. donation by Wes’ Chips!  A huge THANK YOU TO Wes’s Chips and their amazing clients!

Seniors In Town Transportation Fares Decrease as of October 3, 2022

Huge Thank You to “The Village Market” in Burnstown for  Supporting Seniors at Home, Wednesday, August 31, 2022

A huge THANK YOU to Julie at The Village Market for supporting programs and services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. These fun Tee’s will make a great gift for that special someone!

Annual Memorial Butterfly Release Ceremony, Sunday, August 21, 2022

Our hearts were full of love during the Arnprior Braeside McNab Seniors at Home Program Inc. Annual Memorial Butterfly Release which took place at Robert Simpson Park on Sunday August 21, 2022.  While we endured a sprinkle or two of rain, the sun came out moments before the butterflies took flight!  A huge shoutout to Lisa Smith from Boyce Funeral Home Ltd, Andre and Gina from Pilon Family Funeral Home, along with local musician Tony Boves, all of whom made our day extra special!

In addition, we wish to thank our amazing volunteers who helped at the park and the staff and residents at Aspira Island View Retirement Living who supported our Release in a private ceremony on Monday, August 22^nd. We look forward to the next Release planned for August 20^th, 2023 and wish to remind everyone that butterflies can be purchased year-round from Seniors Home Support.

A total of $3,655 was raised towards programs and services for seniors and people with special needs.

“Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors at Home” hosts its Seniors BBQ in the Park – July 27, 2022

After a 2 year break, Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors at Home was thrilled to be able to host their Seniors BBQ at Robert Simpson Park once again. It was a fun day with food, friends, games and music. A massive thank you to all the volunteers that helped out this year. Thanks to Gillan Rutz for the entertainment.

Also, a huge thanks to all the sponsors that contributed with either food, equipment or financially to this event:

Island View – Carp Commons – Giant Tiger – The Madawaska Golf Club – Pilon Family Funeral Home – Boyce Funeral Home – Betty’s Fries
Brian’s Spuds – Jim’s Restaurant – King of Munchies – Mama Rosa’s – Missy’s Fries – Wes’ Chips -Marshall’s – Joe Townley – Arnprior District High School

Valley Cruisers Annual Father’s Day Car Show & BBQ raises over $3,000 for ABM Seniors at Home Program – Friday, June 24, 2022

It was a windy but wonderful day at the Annual Father’s Day Car Show & BBQ! Thanks to Valley Cruisers, the amazing volunteers, entertainers, and local businesses with hearts who donated great items for the Silent Auction.  This year’s event raised over $3000 in support of Arnprior Braeside McNab Seniors at Home Programs!

A special shout out to Mark’s No Frills and Giant Tiger for their generous donations towards our BBQ! We look forward to our next car event at The Annual Poker Run Show & Shine in Arnprior on July 30^th!

Annual General Meeting Set for Wednesday, June 22, 2022

The Annual General Meeting of Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors At Home Program Inc. Via Zoom Video Conferencing
on Wednesday, June 22^nd, 2022, at 10:00am

An Annual Report along with the 2021-2022 Audited Financial Statements for the agency will be presented. The appointment of next year’s auditor and the election of Directors for 2022-2023 will take place.

Memberships are required for voting purposes at a cost of $5.00 each and may be purchased prior to Tuesday, June 21^st, 2022, at 4:30pm. Membership is open to those individuals 18 years and older. Members shall support the philosophy and objectives of the Agency.

Membership is open to residents in our service catchment area (Town of Arnprior & McNab/Braeside Township) and immediate family members of clients who are currently receiving service, regardless of their place of residence.

For more information, please contact Dennis Harrington, Executive Director at 613-623-7981

Arnprior Lions Club donates $8,000 from its latest Catch the Ace – May 2, 2022

“ABM Seniors At Home staff were honoured to have been the recipients on May 2^nd of $8,000 in proceeds from the Arnprior Lions Club Catch the Ace. Our heartfelt thanks go out to each of the Arnprior Lions as well as to each individual who participated in the contest. Presenting the cheque were Arnprior Lions Don Gougeon, Dave Olmstead and Roger Larabie. Receiving the cheque on behalf of SAH was Executive Director Dennis Harrington and Development Coordinator Jocelyn Dunn.”

Blue Envelope of Hope Campaign has now raised over $46,000 – April 20, 2022

Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors at Home Program launched the Blue Envelope Campaign in May of 2020 as an urgent appeal to the community for financial support during the Covid-19 health crisis when all of our fundraising events were cancelled and most of our fee-based programs plummeted. Thanks to the wonderful community support, we were able to continue our mission despite these challenges and offered enhanced support services during the pandemic such as virtual programming, regular wellness checks for seniors and expanded our grocery delivery program to get our seniors through the first lockdown.

Fast-forward to June 2021 and as the majority of our fundraising opportunities were still on hold, you received our Blue Envelopes of Hope in your mailbox as this year’s appeal for financial support to continue our services. We are grateful that YOU responded to our call for financial support and have kept our programs and services going. It is never too late to donate to the Blue Envelope of Hope Campaign, and your financial support is always crucial to our operations. Thank you for making a difference! Donations can be made in-person at 106 McGonigal St W, by phone 613-623- 7981, or by e-transfer to [email protected] (specify in the message section Blue Envelope donation and your contact information for charitable tax receipts).

Arnprior Lions Club “Catch the Ace” Raising Funds for Local Organisations -March 10, 2022

Congratulation to winner Colleen Piasetzki and many thanks to the Arnprior Lions Club for raising funds for local organisations including Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors at Home.