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Friendly visitor needed for a 74-year-old neighbor in Gatineau

An hour a week, a chat, and a cup of tea - that's all Angela is asking for.

🇨🇦 Gatineau, Quebec, Canada158 views
Harold L. Ward
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Gatineau
I'm writing for my neighbor Angela, who's 74. Angela lives alone in Gatineau, and lost a spouse of many years last year. The nearest family lives on the other side of the country. Angela loves opera, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Sunday afternoon, would mean the world. We can also arrange a phone call if you can't visit in person. All visitors will be introduced by me and I'll be there at the first meeting. I'll share references and, if you'd like, a short orientation from the local befriending charity. No special skills are needed - just kindness and patience. I hope life is good to you.
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1 hour a week
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In person in Gatineau
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kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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  • Shruthi T. Nambiar 🇮🇳

    I live about 15 km from Gatineau. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

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  • Johanna Sophie Haas

    best of luck, Harold. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Gatineau.

    • Gonzalo T. Galindo

      Thinking of you and your family. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care

      • Ingrid Azevedo

        Keep going, Harold. Wishing Angela a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Gatineau.

        • Andrew Santos

          Keep going, Harold. Hope you get there. All the best.

          • Boubacar Modou Faye

            Good luck. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings!

            • Auma Neema Athumani

              Shared this with my family. Sent it to 11 people at work. All the best.

              • Alice Chloé Duval

                Rooting for you, Harold. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Los Angeles.

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