The Good Companions Library is available for use for members and our volunteers only. Books of all genres are available to borrow for up to four weeks. Books can also be purchased from our trolley in the main hallway. Members also have access to the library computers and printer. Stop by and browse the internet and check your email! Donations of used books are always welcome and appreciated. Needed books include: foreign language books, audio books, and large print books.
Donations can be dropped off in the library and placed in the donation box next to the book return box.
The library is located next to the main washrooms on the first level and is open:
Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m.
Covid-19 Update
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Recently, the Government of Ontario announced their roadmap for reopening the province. This gradual phase-in process is based on the province-wide vaccination rate and improvements in key public health and health system indicators (such as hospitalizations and the number of patients in ICUs). Reopening consists of three steps, with a minimum of three weeks before moving to the next step. The Good Companions is deemed a recreational centre, and as such is eligible to open in Step Three which could be by end of July to early August. The Good Companions plans to reopen its doors on: Monday, August 9th.
In order to attend the Centre for lunch, programs or social visits, everyone must pre-register up to 48 hours prior to attending. Pre-registration is solely by telephone to avoid any duplication or errors at 613-236-0428. In order to maintain social distancing, we will be opening our doors based on cohort groups (Red group: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Blue group: Tuesdays and Thursdays). We ask that you choose one cohort, and maintain your visits to these days of the week for the time being.
Our Summer Program Registration period begins on Monday, June 21st until Friday, June 25th, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. daily. Once again, our amazing instructors have stepped up, adapted, and are planning to offer a number of your favourite programs online. An updated program guide can be found on our website here. In person classes are expected for the Fall session.
In the meantime, we continue to provide foot care on alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please contact us to book an appointment: 613-236-0428 or info@thegoodcompanions.ca
We also continue to provide 3 programs per day through our telephone-based program, Seniors’ Centre Without Walls. Click here to see the current 2021 Program Guide.
If you are looking for Community Support Services, including help accessing groceries, transportation to essential medical appointments, and telephone check-in calls, visit our COVID-19 Programs and Services page here.
Our Adult Day Program (ADP) continues to run programs through phone conferencing and zoom programming. For further information see our June ADP Newsletter and current Calendar.
For a full list of COVID-19 resources and supports available during this time, visit our Resources page here.
We can be reached with any questions or concerns by email at info@thegoodcompanions.ca or by phone at 613-236-0428. As most staff are working from home, please be patient if contacting us by phone.
We appreciate your ongoing support and understanding, and we can’t wait for the day we can safely reopen our doors!