Click here for our current SCWW Calendar (Sept-Dec 2021)
What is Seniors’ Centre Without Walls?
Seniors’ Centre Without Walls (SCWW) is as simple as just picking up your telephone!
Through the use of multi-person phone calls, SCWW provides the opportunity for participants to join in on health and wellness seminars, educational lectures, brain-stimulating activities, listen to live musical entertainment, join in on general conversations, and make new and meaningful friendships – all from the comfort of home! It works just the same as attending a class or a lecture at the centre, but instead it is facilitated over the telephone. Have a look at our SCWW Program Flyer for more information.
Seniors’ Centre Without Walls Basics:
- Completely free program.
- You do not need to be a member of The Good Companions.
- Programs are multi-person phone conversations (or conference calls).
- No special equipment needed – just your average phone!
- Call yourself in to the program, or we can call you – it’s your choice!
- Each phone session lasts between 30-60 minutes on the phone.
- Each phone session averages 10-15 people on the call.
- You are able to hear each other, talk to one another, learn, and/or just have fun!
Seniors’ Centre Without Walls is proud to partner with Barry’s Bay and Area Senior Citizens Home Support to help grow the program in our rural communities.
Client Testimonials
“[Rachel] told me how I would be part of a vibrant
group of people; how the variety of programs
would keep us informed…and sure enough, it
was my ticket out of a life unlived…” -Eleanor
SCWW in the News
For more information, please contact Rachel Sutcliffe, SCWW Coordinator, at 613-236-0428 ext. 2323 or by email at scww@thegoodcompanions.ca
Covid-19 Update
September 7, 2021
Please note that beginning September 13, all members, visitors, volunteers, instructors, and contractors entering the Centre are required to be fully vaccinated and to provide proof of full vaccination. Please review the full policy here.
We missed you! The Good Companions is so excited to invite our members, volunteers and clients back into the Centre! Please review our reopening guidelines here.
In order to attend the Centre for lunch 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 x 2100. 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.
Fall Program Registration is just around the corner, taking place from Tuesday, Sept. 14th to Thursday, Sept. 16th. Click here to view our in-person and Zoom classes for the coming session.
View our Fall Bulletin here for updated information, dates of upcoming in-house services (such as foot care, hair care and legal services), and all of our special events. Please contact us to book an appointment, or RSVP for an event at: 613-236-0428 or info@thegoodcompanions.ca
We also continue to provide up to 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. *Please note that our in-take of new clients is currently on hold.
Our Adult Day Program (ADP) continues to run programs through phone conferencing and zoom programming. For further information see our August 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.
We appreciate your ongoing support and understanding, and can’t wait to see you all again in person soon!