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For some older adults, getting out to a community program isn't always easy. Timiskaming Home Support is bringing the community to them instead.

Its Seniors' Centre Without Walls is a free telephone-based program that allows seniors and adults with social limitations to connect with others and participate in activities without leaving home.

Participants simply join by telephone for structured group sessions that can include music, seated stretching, trivia, games, birthday celebrations and other learning and wellness activities.

The idea is about more than filling an afternoon. The program is designed to help reduce loneliness and isolation by giving people an opportunity to talk, laugh, learn and participate with others, even when mobility, transportation or other circumstances make attending activities in person difficult.

Timiskaming Home Support has programming planned throughout September, October and November, and there is no charge to participate.

Family members can also register a loved one who might benefit from having another regular connection in their week.

To learn more or register, call 1-877-318-9678 ext. 2203 or email [email protected].

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As students settle back into the classroom, Kerns Public School is asking the community for a little help filling its Community Fridge.

The rural school, which serves students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 6, is collecting food that can be used for lunches and snacks and to help support Kerns families.

The school is looking for granola bars, crackers, cookies, lunch meat, cheese and other snacks, along with meal items such as ground beef, taco kits and frozen pizzas. Gift cards and monetary donations are also welcome.

It’s a simple way for the wider community to make sure families have a little extra support when they need it.

Donations can be dropped off at Kerns Public School Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Anyone who would like to donate but needs their contribution picked up, or has questions about what is needed, can text 705-676-6587.

Every item added to the fridge is one more lunch, snack or meal available to a local family.

Drivers in Haileybury will need to plan around two temporary road closures on Thursday, September 3 while City crews complete sewer manhole repairs.

Rorke Avenue will be closed between Probyn Street and Broadway Street, while Browning Street will be closed between Hardy Avenue and Georgina Avenue.

The work is expected to take place from 5:30 a.m. until noon.

Residents should expect delays in the area and use alternate routes where possible while crews complete the repairs.

Temiskaming Shores City Hall, including the Provincial Offences Office, will be temporarily closed on Thursday, September 3, from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Residents planning to visit City Hall that day are asked to plan around the brief closure.

The Temiskaming Shores Public Library is collecting gently used, complete puzzles from August 31 to September 19 for an upcoming community Puzzle Exchange. For every accepted puzzle, donors will receive one voucher, with a limit of five puzzles per household.

Puzzle Swap Day is Saturday, September 26, with voucher holders choosing puzzles from noon to 2 p.m. The exchange opens to everyone from 2 to 3 p.m., when remaining puzzles can be picked up without a voucher.

The Temiskaming Shores Public Library offers Digital Literacy Sessions on Thursdays by appointment for anyone looking for help using a smartphone, tablet or laptop.

Residents can get one-on-one assistance and learn more about using their devices. To book a session or get more information, call 705-647-4215.

Anyone interested in joining a Washer League is invited to an information meeting at Coeur du Village in Earlton on Tuesday, September 8 at 7 p.m.

The meeting will discuss plans for the league, and everyone interested in playing is welcome to attend.

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