Meals On Wheels

This program delivers nourishing meals delivered  by volunteers to the homes of persons living in West Perth who:

• are not able to care for their own nutritional requirements;
• have no other person to prepare their meals;
• who have special needs identified by a health care professional.

Meals are delivered Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 11:45 am and 12:30 pm.  Deliveries can be arranged for one or multiple days.  Special dietary needs will be accommodated when possible.  To request or cancel meals, you need to call the day before.

Apetito frozen meals are also available to supplement hot meals or as an alternative.

Neighbourly Services

VOLUNTEER TRANSPORTATION

Volunteer drivers provide transportation to clients for out of town medical appointments.  Volunteers are reimbursed for fuel by the client based on a set of recommended fees.

FRIENDLY VISITING

A volunteer is matched with a client and the two visit regularly on a one-on-one basis.

HOME HELP, MAINTENANCE & REPAIR

Assistance is available for small household tasks (ie. Grocery assistance, curtain rods, snow removal).  Our helpful volunteers can stop by to assist or arrangements with another source to get the job done can be made.  Fees may apply for services rendered.

BATHING PROGRAMS

For those needing bathing assistance, therapeutic baths done by trained staff, can be scheduled weekly or as needed in hydrosonic tub at Ritz Villa.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Special activities and outings are scheduled throughout the year which include shopping trips, theatre trips, special dining opportunities and getaways.

Click here to download our current Play Trip information.

WELLNESS PROGRAM

Wellness programs available include group exercise classes, in-home exercises, swimming, walking club, Nordic poling, CHAP+AP (blood pressure clinic), footcare, education sessions, lunch & learn opportunities, Nintendo Wii, outings and other wellness activities.

Congregate Dining

DINING FOR SENIORS

Seniors gather once a month for a home-style catered meal and entertainment.  Transportation can be arranged on the mobility bus/van.  R.S.V.P. is required the Mon. before the event.

TRAVELING DINERS

On the last Wed. of each month, participants travel to other communities to socialize, enjoy a scenic drive and a great meal.

EUCHRAMA

Card players enjoy a day of euchre playing (18 games) and a tasty lunch.  Transportation can be arranged with the mobility bus/van.