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Student-run program at McMaster University that matches McMaster students with senior companions in care homes in the Greater Hamilton Area with the aim of raising their spirits through letter and email exchanges to combat social isolation and loneliness.

01/05/2022

✨ Introducing the 2021-2022 executive team!

10/24/2021

👋Hello! Welcome to the official page of McMaster Penpals for Seniors! ⁣
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We are so thrilled to be back with new opportunities for you to join our initiative, along with a new design (how fly is our new logo⁉️)! If you are interested in volunteering as a penpal, please keep an eye on our social media for further updates on when applications will open. ⁣
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We have more exciting content to share with all of you in the coming weeks, so make sure to stay tuned!⁣
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As always, if you have any questions feel free to send us a message; we are more than happy to answer your questions! Thank you for checking us out!⁣

12/12/2020

📨 The cards are on their way!⁣⁣
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A big thank you to everyone who wrote a message for our holiday card event with HASSA McMaster! We really appreciate your time and thoughtfulness, and we can't wait for the older adults to receive their cards!⁣⁣

11/23/2020

✨ A special thank you to the Office of the President of McMaster University for sponsoring our initiative! We really appreciate your support and generosity!

11/22/2020

❄️ Need a break from studying? Write a thoughtful message to a senior in a care facility in the Greater Hamilton Area!⁣
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In collaboration with McMaster’s Health, Aging, & Society Student Association, we have launched a new initiative where you can submit a message that will be hand-copied onto our holiday cards to be sent to seniors at our partnered homes for the holiday season! ⁣
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Everyone is welcome to participate! Link to the form: https://bit.ly/2IMNVyR

11/20/2020

🚨 ATTENTION 🚨⁣⁣
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Are you looking for ways to get involved in the McMaster and Hamilton community? Are you passionate about helping others? Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of seniors in care homes from the comfort of your own home? Apply to be a penpal with Penpals for Seniors! ⁣⁣
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Applications are open until November 30 at 11:59PM! Feel free to contact us if you have any questions! ⁣⁣
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Application form: https://bit.ly/penpal4orm

11/02/2020

🖱️ Our website is now LIVE! ⁣
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We’re incredibly excited to share with you all our website! You can find the latest updates and information from us in one place!⁣
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What are you waiting for? Check out our awesome website right now!

10/26/2020

🦒 Wrapping up our 2020-2021 Executive Team Spotlight is our Vice President of Communications Ann (she/her)!⁣
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As VP Communications, Ann manages the social media channels and postings of Penpals for Seniors while collaborating with our VP Medias to generate spectacular content to share with all of you!

10/24/2020

💭 What do we hive here? One bee-autiful quote by Sarah Fielding!

10/21/2020

🐛 Introducing our marvellous Vice President of Media Victoria (she/her)!⁣
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As one of our two VPs of Media, Victoria is responsible for making any graphics required for the team. Specifically, both Victoria and Olivia collaborate with our VP Communications to brainstorm graphics and to help maintain cohesive imaging for the club and its social media platforms.

10/19/2020

🔎 The ageing population of the world is rapidly increasing. ⁣
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Source:⁣
𝟷𝟶 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩. (2017, May). World Health Organization. Retrieved August 31, 2020, from ⁣
https://www.who.int/features/factfiles/ageing/en/⁣
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10/09/2020

🎵 Introducing our wonderful Vice President of Media Olivia!⁣
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As one of our two VPs of Media, Olivia works with her co-exec Victoria (her profile is coming soon 👀) to design creative and innovative graphics for the team.

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1280 Main Street W
Hamilton, ON
L8S4L8

Website

https://linktr.ee/macpenpalsforseniors

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