Seniors fear loss of club
Ferntree Gully, Belgrave Mail, Australia -
It has also been speculated that all these services will be put into the new community centre to make a much anticipated community hub in the centre of Monbulk. However, Shire of Yarra Ranges manager of community relations, James Martin, said no decisions have been made on what the newly developed centre will look like or what groups will be based there.
2006-06-19
Vietnamese seniors fear losing center
Mercury-Register, CA -
The center, located in the Eastlake district, has provided such services as translation, English classes, transportation, health examinations, meals and dance classes three days a week for senior citizens. It started in the basement of St. Anthony's church and moved to its current location five years ago.
2006-06-18
Millions spent caring for seniors
Jamaica Gleaner, Jamaica -
The amount approved for this financial year has fallen to just over $39.5 million, of which $19.5 million has been earmarked for the compensation of employees. With the Economic and Social Survey of Jamaica reporting 55,896 beneficiaries of the Government's Old Age pension last year each receiving $900 per fortnight, it is estimated that more than $100 million is paid into this stream monthly. This figure is expected to climb this year as the benefit has been increased from $900 per fortnight to $1,500.
2006-06-16
Seniors hail plan to lower taxes
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA -
After stalling for more than a month, the state House on Wednesday passed a bill to ease the property-tax burden, first by doubling the number of senior citizens eligible for property-tax rebates and then by extending the rebates to all homeowners. By 2008, when revenues from slot-machine gambling are expected to start flowing, all homeowners would receive an average of $110 in tax cuts, with larger rebates likely as gambling revenues rise.
2006-06-15
Centennial group �cruises� into Seniors� Month
Huntsville Forester, Canada -
The Centennial Seniors’ social committee decorated the hall as a cruise ship, complete with porthole windows and flags. Passengers enjoyed a salad plate from the ship’s galley and a special Seniors’ Month celebration cake, courtesy of Robinson’s Independent Grocers and were entertained by young students from V.K. Greer Public School.
2006-06-14
Seniors Activities
Palm Beach Post, United States -
, a program for retirees, featuring lectures and forums, musical and theatrical programs and field trips, at Palm Beach Community College, 4200 Congress Ave., Room CRB-105, Lake Worth. Call (561) 868-3556.
2006-06-13
Davenport alderman wants tax freeze for seniors
Sioux City Journal, IA -
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