Recreation & Wellness
Mission
To promote health, recreation and wellness opportunities for the residents of the Municipality of Emerson-Franklin. As a Municipal department we will endeavor to deliver diverse and equitable programs and services to people of all ages and abilities.
Seniors Coordinator
Seniors Coordinator
204-427-3851
204-712-3118
srcoordinator@emersonfranklin.com (*please note this is a new email address*)
Tenant Resource Coordinator
Donna Samborski
204-542-0689
trc@emersonfranklin.com
Recreation Facilitator
Kath Hildebrand
204-330-2998
kath@emersonfranklin.com
Seniors Coordinator
The Seniors Coordinator provides the following services:
- Coordinate and provide support resources and services to seniors and seniors with disabilities in our community.
- Assistance for seniors to maintain independent living as long as they can be safe. Emerson Franklin Services promotes education regarding health, safety and overall well-being.
- Offer friendly visiting, safety checks, transportation, shopping, errands.
- Mental Health awareness workshops, planning and promoting health programs to benefit seniors and Foot Care clinics.
- Victoria Lifeline is offered to keep our seniors safe, Erik kits, Mobility Equipment, Housekeeping and odd jobs.
Recreation Facilitator
The Recreation Facilitator offers the following services:
- Programming – To encourage the development of public recreation and health and wellness programs.
- Leadership Development – To promote a high standard of recreation leadership in order to maintain a high quality of programs and services.
- Volunteer Development – To encourage and promote volunteerism as an integral part of the community.
- Resource – To facilitate the exchange of information between community groups and the government, funding bodies, regional and provincial organizations concern with seniors, youth, the disabled, volunteer and professional development.
- Public Education and Awareness – To promote the value of Health and Recreation and the important contribution that it makes to lead a healthy lifestyle.
- Facility – To provide access to resources that would encourage sustainable multiuse facilities.