The Town of Annapolis Royal is pleased to offer this valuable directory of services for seniors in Annapolis County. This directory, produced as a printed booklet by the Seniors’ Safety Coordinator for the Municipality of Annapolis County, Wendy Knowlton, was launched in January 2006. For more information, you can contact Wendy at 665-4481.

Addiction Services

AA Annapolis
Wednesdays 8pm, Annapolis Baptist Church
Sundays 8pm, Upper Clements Hall

AA Lawrencetown
Call 584-3353

Addiction Services
Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, Middleton
825-6828
Offers in-patient, out-patient and detox services

Al-Anon Annapolis
Wednesdays 8pm
Annapolis Baptist Church

Al-Anon Digby
Digby group
Margie 245-1858

Problem Gambling Support Group
Women’s Place Resource Centre
Meets every Tuesday evening
Call 638-8052

Adult Day Program
Carol Ward
665-4804
wardc@vonannvalley.ns.ca
9am - 3pm on Thursdays in Bridgetown
Those who will benefit from socialization
Gives care provider respite relief
$15 a day

Home Care Nova Scotia
1-800-225-7225

Housing Services
Seniors’ Assistance Programs
1-800-564-3483
825-3481

Benefits and Pension Information

HRDC Canada Income Security Program & Old Age Security
Provides counselling and information on receiving benefits
Application forms are available
Contact your local HRDC office
Digby 245-4784
Middleton 825-3481

Caregiver Supports

Caregivers Support Group
Second Tuesday each month 2pm at Holmestead Restaurant
Lou Sullivan 532-7239

Family Caregiver News Magazine
1-800-209-4810
mailto:info@thefamilycaregiver.com

Fidelis House Society
Accommodation for family members of patients at Annapolis Valley Regional Hospital
140 Exhibition St
Bed for 1 night and kitchen privileges costs $20, includes light breakfast
Staples in kitchen are provided
679-6567 for reservation
Donations are gratefully accepted

Annapolis County Seniors’ Council
Murray Covert
m.a.covert@ns.sympatico.ca
Has a list of available clubs and societies in Annapolis County

Bridgetown Fiddlers
Mondays, 7-9pm
Bridgetown High School
Anyone who can play is welcome
Contact 665-4625

Bridgetown Mountains and Valley Seniors Club
1st Tuesday of each month.
10am
Contact 665-4826

CAP Site Bridgetown
Surfing Seniors Program
Learn how to use a computer in a fun, relaxed setting
Contact Senior Safety Coordinator at 665-4481 or the CAP site at 665-4231

Clementsport Community Club
Contact June Trimper
638-8805

Clementsvale & District Recreation Committee
Contact Stephen Isles
467-3818

Contemporary Club, Middleton
Seniors group
Meet third Tuesday each month in the afternoon
Middleton Firehall
Contact 825-6325

Eldergems
Middleton group
Contact 825-0000

Good Neighbours Club
Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month
1:30pm
Clementsport Legion

Inglewood and Area Seniors Club
Meet first Monday of each month
7pm at Community Call
Contact Edith Cromwell
665-2606

Lawn Bowling Club
May to October
Contact 665-4695

Lawrencetown Male Choir
All men, all ages
Contact 584-3132

Middleton Choral Society
Mixed choir
September to May
Wednesday 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Annapolis East Elementary School
Contact 825-3387

Middleton Dart League
September
Wednesdays smoke-free doubles
Fridays mixed darts
All summer
Horseshoes Wednesday nights
Cribbage Thursday nights
Tournaments throughout the year
Contact 825-3387

New Horizons Bridgetown
First Tuesday of each month
10am
Card party 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Contact 665-4732

New Horizons Lawrencetown
Meets 4th Friday of each month
Legion in Lawrencetown
Contact 584-3890

Nova Scotia War Brides Association
Meets once a month
Lawrencetown area
Contact 584-3730

Rebekah Lodge Lawrencetown
Contact 584-3890

Rebekah Lodge Middleton
Meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month
Masonic Hall
Middleton
Contact 825-3244

Rotary Club Middleton
Meets Mondays 12:15pm
Mid-Valley Motel
Middleton
Contact 825-3494

Valley Senior Games
Participate in anything from Bridge to Track and Field
Contact Leona Grant for information
532-2664

Comfort, Support and Seniors’ Mental Health

Adult Protection
For seniors or those with a disability who are no longer competent or who are being physically, emotionally, or financially abused or neglected.
1-800-225-7225 for the Adult Protection office
665-4481 for the Senior Safety Coordinator for Annapolis County

Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Self- help group, all confidential
Contact 532-2673

Grief & Bereavement Group
2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month
St. John’s United Church Middleton, 10am - 12pm
Annapolis Community Health Centre 2pm -4pm
jlongley@ns.sympatico.ca

Phone a Friend / Daily Chat
Carol Ward
665-4804
wardc@vonannvalley.ns.ca
Volunteer calls to offer pleasant conversation on a regular basis

Seniors’ Mental Health
Colleen Stevenson
825-4825 ext. 35
mentalhealth.smh@avdha.nshealth.ca

Seniors’ Safety Program
Working with the RCMP to keep you safe.
Service is free and at your convenience
Contact Wendy Knowlton
665-4481 or 825-2000

Sharing Room
Offers footwear, clothing, small and large household items
For lower income households
Contact 825-4662

Volunteer Visiting
Carol Ward
665-4804
wardc@vonannvalley.ns.ca
Older persons with disabilities are matched with volunteers who visit them regularly.

Continuing Education

Annapolis County Learning Network (ACLN)
NSCC Middleton
Provides free programs to all adult learners over 19 years of age and have been out of school a minimum of one year.
Contact 825-2266 or 825-2277

Equipment (medical, mobility aids, etc)

Adjustable canes and walker
Available on loan at Community Centre
Call Marty 638-3164

Bridgetown Pharmasave
Equipment for loan and sale
Call 665-4679

Bridgetown Red Cross
Equipment loan
Contact Linda Gullon
665-4455

Hutchins Pharmacy
Equipment for loan and for sale
532-2356

Red Cross H.E.L.P
Help Equipment Loan Program
Coldbrook, Kentville Industrial Park, Pelton Ave.
Call Renee Hood 678-0415 9am - 4pm
May be able to pick up equipment in Aylesford or Middleton

Legal Information

Dial-A-Law
Tape recorded messages on a wide variety of topics
Call 420-1888

Law and Older Nova Scotians
Call 455-7684

Legal Information Line and Lawyer Referral Service
Available September to June
Monday - Friday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday and Wednesday 5pm - 7pm
Call 1-800-665-9779

Phonebusters
To report telemarketing scams and solicitations
1-888-495-8501

Meals

Annapolis Food Bank
2nd and 3rd Thursday of the month
6pm - 8pm
Contact 532-5572

Bridgetown Food Bank
2nd and 3rd Wednesday of each month
9am - 12pm
Call 665-4577

Frozen Favorites
Carol Ward
665-4804
mailto:wardc@vonannvalley.ns.ca
Frozen meals provided throughout Annapolis Valley

Lunch Bunch
Carol Ward
665-4804
mailto:wardc@vonannvalley.ns.ca
Bridgetown & Annapolis Royal
Once a month, December to May
Hot meal, newsletter & entertainment
VON arranges transportation if needed

Meals on Wheels
Contact Carol Ward
665-4804

Middleton Food Bank
Services Middleton and Lawrencetown
July - October
Mondays 9am - 11:30am
Wednesdays 6:30pm - 8:30pm
November - June
Mondays 9am - 11:30am
Wednesdays 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Fridays 9am - 11:30am
Contact 825-3569

Physical Health

Foot Clinics
Carol Ward
665-4804
mailto:wardc@vonannvalley.ns.ca
Foot care for those who need assistance

Palliative Care Middleton
Contact 825-3411 Ext 280

Palliative Care Annapolis
Contact 532-2381

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety
www.ccohs.ca

Transportation

Trans County Transportation
Debbie Decker
665-1212
1-877-305-7433 * 7
admintcts@ns.sympatico.ca

Valley Health Shuttle
Goes to and from Halifax
For patients with appointments in Halifax
Owned by Valley Drug Mart, Middleton
By donation
Contact 825-4824

Van Transportation Service
Serving residents of Anna. Community Health Centre
Call 532-2381 Mon-Fri, 8am - 4pm
Must call in advance
Transportation to medical appointments locally and long distance
Wheelchair accessible
Cost is by donation
No medical attendants on the shuttle!