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O55 Update re: COVID-19

Dear Clients:

As COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus continues to challenge how we work and deliver service, we would like to inform you that our offices are closed until at least April 6th. We remain available to you via phone – (519)438-1111 and e-mail – info@o55.ca.

We are still offering our full range of services, but please be prepared to answer health-related pre-screening questions. Your answers are 100% confidential, and are only being used to protect the health of our community.

Thank you, and stay healthy!

Sincerely,

Rodolfo Martinez

for the Over 55 Skills At Work Team

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Over 55 Christmas Campaign

Post author By Rodolfo Martinez
Post date December 10, 2019
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In this season of giving, we ask that you consider a tax-deductible donation to Over 55 London.

As you are no doubt aware, we are one of the few organizations in London providing our services to individuals age 55+, and we rely on options such as fundraising to help sustain the organization.

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How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

Post author By Over 55
Post date July 18, 2019
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Conserving energy in your home benefits your wallet and the environment. Now, more than ever, people are looking for ways to minimize their carbon footprint and be more gentle with the Earth. Along with energy-saving behaviours such as taking shorter showers, being cautious of what time you should run appliances, turning lights off and unplugging unused electronics, there are some changes you can make to your home that will significantly cut your energy consumption.

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10 Kitchen & Bathroom Upgrade Ideas to Increase Your Resale Value

Post author By Over 55
Post date July 12, 2019
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If you’re looking to sell your home or increase its value, here are 10 kitchen and bathroom upgrade ideas that could increase your resale value. Not sure where to start? We’ve compiled a list to help set you on the right path and give some inspiration for your upcoming project.

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Over 55 Successfully Partners With Neighbourhood Watch!

Post author By Over 55
Post date March 19, 2019
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Over 55 partners with Neighbourhood Watch

After a couple of months of intense negotiating, Over 55 Skills at Work has successfully partnered with Neighbourhood Watch London. The embattled community safety program was facing severe funding cuts, leaving its fate uncertain. Our very own Rodolfo Martinez saw an opportunity to help, recognizing the important role Neighbourhood Watch plays within the community. Boasting over 460 chapters and over 22,000 households, Neighbourhood Watch is a strong presence in the Forest City.

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How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint from Home

Post author By Over 55
Post date February 28, 2019
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As the years have continued to progress—as they do—so too have the calls to address climate change. While the problem is indeed global, changing habits at a local level can help offset the strain on our environment. This isn’t new news, but knowledge is power, and sometimes a little encouragement is all we need. Knowing how to reduce your carbon footprint from home is a great first step toward addressing a wasteful lifestyle.

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Reflecting on a Year of Growth

Post author By Over 55
Post date February 4, 2019
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In April of 2017, we were thrilled to announce that the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) had chosen to support Over 55 through a Grow Grant. The $397,000 awarded to our organisation has already had a significant impact in growing our membership base, as well as social enterprise revenues. 2018 Represented a record growth in the number of our Associate Members – individuals age 55+, who work as entrepreneurs delivering important services to the community. With the support of OTF, we hope to do something that we have never done before: to achieve over 100 active senior entrepreneurs on our membership roster.

As we begin to enter the final year of our OTF Grow grant, we are also excited to expand to other communities, with our first pilot being in Guelph.

In closing, I would like to thank OTF, our community partners, staff, volunteers, and our Associate Members, as we look forward to the next phase of growth for Over 55 Skills At Work.

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Rejuvenate Your Space: Tips for Decluttering Your Home

Post author By Over 55
Post date January 31, 2019
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Categorized post-it notes for decluttering your home

2019 is officially upon us, and as is custom, people like to begin the new year with a clean slate. New Year’s resolutions (whether or not they’re fully realized) are all about putting your good intentions out into the universe. So, it’s probably no coincidence that Netflix’s wildly popular Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, is trending these days. Therefore, we’ve decided to put together some quick tips for decluttering your home.

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Winterize Your Home With This Handy Checklist

Post author By Over 55
Post date December 27, 2018
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Alberta clippers, polar vortexes, and nor’easters are on the way. Will it be another snowmageddon or a snowpocalypse? A Snowtastrophe? Complete snownihilation? However your news station decides to characterize this year’s somehow-record-breaking winter season, one thing is certain: we are sure to get weather. With that said, it’s important to remember to properly winterize your home, otherwise you may run into trouble sooner than you’d like as the snow thaws. Here are a few things to keep in mind before hibernation really sets in.

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Boost Your Mood This Winter: 5 Quick & Easy Tips – O55.ca

Post author By Over 55
Post date December 18, 2018
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The season of grey clouds, frosted car windows, and laneways blocked by city plows is upon us. And just because it’s easy to slide into hermit mode, that doesn’t mean it has to be all doom and gloom. There are a variety of ways we can steel ourselves against the winter woes, and we’ve come up with a short list of methods to help boost the mood this season. This list is by no means exhaustive, nor is it ranked in any particular order. So, do with it as you will, because like it or not, winter is here.

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