Snow Moles Needed!
On January 14, 2020, a dull, not too cold Tuesday, thirteen enthusiastic volunteers ventured out on the sidewalks of Old Ottawa South to participate in SWOOS’ first 2020 Snow Mole audit!
Senior Watch Old Ottawa South
Senior Watch Old Ottawa South (SWOOS) is a grassroots community group, and a committee of the OSCA Board, that addresses issues concerning senior residents living in Old Ottawa South.
We work with many elements in our community, including the Council on Aging, a bilingual organization that promotes senior issues and concerns.
SWOOS can be contacted via: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Old Ottawa South is a great community for young and old, but now needs to become truly age-friendly in terms of:
Multi-Generational Housing
In case you missed it: read this CBC story highlighting ideas from Seniors Watch Old Ottawa South on how to address housing needs in the neighbourhood.
Snow Go
With the arrival of ice and snow, Ottawa winters can be a challenging time for seniors and people with limited mobility. The City of Ottawa funds two programs, Snow Go and Snow Go Assist, which help seniors and people with disabilities with their snow removal.
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