New Horizon Updates – Senior’s Peer Engagement Project
On the issue of MAID – Medical Assistance in Dying.
According to the Government of Canada website: Medical assistance in dying (MAID) is a process that allows someone who is found eligible to be able to receive assistance from a medical practitioner in ending their life. The federal Criminal Code of Canada permits this to take place only under very specific circumstances and rules. Anyone requesting this service must meet specific eligibility criteria to receive medical assistance in dying. Any medical practitioner who administers an assisted death to someone must satisfy certain safeguards first.
Only medical practitioners are permitted to conduct assessments and to provide medical assistance in dying. This can be a physician or a nurse practitioner, where provinces and territories allow.
The New Horizon initiative is pleased to have Dr. Monique St. Martin speak to the matter on Sunday February 16th. This will be the fifth workshop out of the approve six. Dr. St. Martin has been a family physician in Sudbury since 2017. She also works in long term care and CCC Slow Paced Rehab. She has a strong interest in geriatrics and palliative care. She has been a MAID assessor and provider since 2022.
While the New Horizon workshops are geared to those who identify as 55+ years of age, all are welcome. The workshops are held in the Heritage Hall, on the lower level of the church starting at 12:00 noon (ish). Snacks will be provided.
If there is something we can do to facilitate your participation, please do not hesitate to ask. For more information, please contact Charlene Day Skrtic, the Seniors Peer Engagement Coordinator, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Richard Rainville, Treasurer and New Horizon Program Supervisor at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Help wanted!!! Senior’s Peer Engagement Coordinator
St Peter’s United Church has been funded by the Employment and Social Development Canada – New Horizon, to establish a Senior’s Peer Engagement Project with an end date of March 31, 2025.
The target population includes those who identify as 55+ and who are members of St Peter’s congregation. There are three objectives within the project:
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To minimize isolation encouraging trained volunteers to connect with congregational members who are isolated due to emotional, and/or physical situations.
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To promote volunteerism among seniors and other generations who have experience and/or interest in working with targeted population.
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To promote “peer engagement”, project recipients engaging with others promoting peer-led supports.
St Peter’s United Church is actively seeking an individual to work this one-year contract.
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Working hours are eight (8) per month.
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Competitive hourly rate + 4% vacation pay.
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Interest and knowledge on issues of those who identify as 55+.
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Awareness of social services/community organizations providing services to targeted population a bonus.
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Organizational and communication skills
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Ability to facilitate small groups and/or workshops.
Position description & project workplan are available upon request. Responses will be made week of April 14th. Any questions on this initiative, or interest in forwarding your name for consideration, please do so to:
Richard Rainville
Treasurer, St Peter’s United Church
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