Kindred in Christ,
With our zone in Yellow Level. We will continue to have a Live in person service. It will be at the usual Sunday morning time of 10:30. We will continue to provide a very familiar Sunday service on Zoom at 10:30 as well (read below to find out how to log on). Thank you.
Weekly Announcements for June 3rd, 2021
- Information to join us for worship through Zoom*
- Submitting Announcements
- Message from the FundScrip Team
- Preaching this Week
- Intergenerational Living New Brunswick Announcement
Scroll down to see more information on these announcements
1. Information to join us for worship through Zoom: We will continue to offer streamed worship through Zoom. We are glad to have you!.
The Zoom link is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
The password for this meeting room is: 200188
For those who would prefer to call in the number is: 1 647 558 0588 then use the Meeting ID: 858 1154 8808, and then enter the passcode 200188 when prompted
2. Submitting Announcements: To get your announcement in this weekly notice, we ask that you submit them to the office with a small paragraph of detail by Wednesday of the week you want your announcement to run. Also include the number of weeks that you want this announcement in our weekly notice.
3. Message from the FundScrip Team
We will be placing our next order for gift cards in a few weeks. The deadline for individual orders and payment is Sunday, June 20. If you have any school graduations, weddings or anniversaries coming up soon, consider giving a gift card for a favourite store, restaurant or activity. It’s also a good time to stock up on groceries and other items for the cottage. You can do all that with gift cards from FundScrip. Each purchase automatically includes a donation from the retailer to St. Paul’s. Order forms are available at the church office, in the Narthex on Sunday or you can print a copy by clicking here: http://www.stpaulsunited.ca/
Remember: Shopping is fundraising for St. Paul’s!
4. Preaching this week is Reverend Rose-Hannah Gaskin
5. Intergenerational Living New Brunswick Announcement
What is iGenNB?
Intergenerational Living New Brunswick (iGenNB) is a pilot and research program funded by Healthy Seniors Pilot Project NB, in accordance with the New Brunswick Department of Social Development and the Department of Health, with financial support from the Government of Canada. This program matches older adults aged 55+ with younger adults aged 20-35 for homesharing. The older adult offers the younger adult a room in their home in exchange for cost-sharing, informal help around the house and company. As this is a pilot project, the team is open to discuss accepting participants of any age. The iGenNB Pilot and Research project will be completed in the English language.
We are searching for older adults who are willing to share their homes, who may be looking for informal support, who may be feeling lonely or socially isolated, and who reside in the greater Fredericton area. We are also searching for young adults who are looking for affordable living in the community and would enjoy making a connection with an older adult as well as providing help around the home.
What iGenNB is not:
iGenNB is not a rental service or a program designed for emergency housing. iGenNB is not intended to replace medical care, rather the goal of iGenNB is to enhance quality of life and provide affordable living and mentorship through meaningful connection and co-living.
If you are in need of emergency housing/food, and/or need a safe place to call home, please contact the Fredericton Homeless Shelters/Fredericton Community Kitchens at:
https://www.theshelters.ca/.
Why iGenNB?
The majority of New Brunswick’s senior population prefers to age in place, and many young adults continue to have difficulties finding affordable and available housing. Intergenerational living will allow older adults to age in place and reduce social isolation, improve health and well-being, encourage community engagement, and provide cost-effective housing for younger adults.
Examples of successful intergenerational co-living models can be found all across the globe, including in Canada. Intergenerational living fosters a mutually beneficial living arrangement, increases cooperation and interaction, cultivates valuable energy exchange, and much more.
iGenNB will protect the autonomy and independence of older and younger adults, while creating activities for both parties to sustain mutual respect, empathy, compassion, and understanding between and within generations. This is a solutions-based program that focuses on the benefits of intergenerational living.
Do I qualify for iGenNB?
We are looking for older adults and who:
? Are approximately 55-90+ years of age
? Reside in the greater Fredericton Area (Fredericton, New Brunswick, CAN)
? Are willing to share multiple areas of their home and have a room to offer to a younger adult
? May need support in daily living eg. cooking, cleaning, household chores, errands
? May be experiencing loneliness and/or social isolation
? Are open-minded, welcoming, willing to be flexible
? Are able to confront problems and find mutually beneficial solutions
? Have strong interpersonal and communication skills
? Can provide mentorship
? Enjoy engaging in conversation
We are looking for younger adults who:
? Are approximately 20-35 years of age
? Are looking for a place to stay in the Greater Fredericton Area (Fredericton, NB, CAN) ? May be a student or working professional
? Are willing to live with an adult aged 55+
? Are able to help with mutually agreed upon household tasks and provide informal
supports eg. household chores, errands, snow removal
? Are open-minded, welcoming, willing to be flexible
? Are able to confront problems and find mutually beneficial solutions
? Are strong interpersonal and communication skills
? Enjoy engaging in conversation
What are the benefits?
? Provides support services for older adults
? Offers affordable housing for younger adults
? Addresses loneliness and social isolation
? Presents an opportunity for intergenerational community building and engagement ? Promotes age diversity
? Reduces ageism
? Allows older adults to age in place
? Fosters meaningful connections and companionship
? Creates peace of mind for family members living at a distance
? Increases senior safety
? Arranges matching based on needs and interests
? Offers an opportunity for reciprocal learning
What is the cost associated with iGenNB?
For the pilot project, cost-sharing items such as utilities, groceries and internet will be at the home owner’s discretion. These costs will be included in each contract agreement prior to the move in. The only other costs related to this program will be your individual costs associated with obtaining your personal background checks.
How much time needs to be put towards household chores/shared activities with the older adult?
The young adult is asked to commit 10-12 hours a week towards help around the home and shared activities.
What are the services that the match will provide in exchange for housing?
Some examples of help the younger adults may provide are:
? Light Housework (ie: dishes, laundry, dishwasher, vacuuming)
? Home Maintenance (ie: minor repairs, cleaning vents/gutters, painting)
? Moving, lifting, carrying, or reaching
? Laundry
? Snow removal/Seasonal Yard Maintenance
? Pet Care
? Shopping/Running Errands
? Meal Preparation
? Gardening
? Companionship
? Computer help
An outline of needs will be discussed during application and included in each contract agreement prior to the move in.
How are applicants screened and matched?
iGenNB matches young adults and older adults based on lifestyle, personal preferences, and needs through a rigorous screening process. Younger and older adults interested will each complete and submit an application form that can be found at theville.ca/iGenNB-application
Following the trial period, if successful, both parties will create and sign an agreement form of expectations. Once the matches and agreements are finalized, iGenNB staff will stay in regular contact with the participants.
How long does it take to get matched?
The length of time required to find a suitable match will vary depending on the wants and needs of the participants. Potential participants of iGenNB are asked to apply when they are prepared to fully commit to this program.
Because of the extensive matching process, iGenNB is not suitable for those who are looking for immediate housing or support. Please keep in mind that it is not guaranteed that you will find a match right away, but you will be added to our registry and contacted if we find a potential match for you.
If you are in need of emergency housing/food, and/or need a safe place to call home, please do not hesitate to contact the Fredericton Homeless Shelters/Fredericton Community Kitchens at: https://www.theshelters.ca/.
Who is involved in this process?
iGenNB is a pilot project funded by Healthy Seniors Pilot Project and led by project directors, coordinators, a post-doctorate, a social worker, project co-leads in the aging sector and academia, as well as several research assistants. All staff are passionate about this program and dedicated to working diligently towards the best interests of everyone involved.
What about those with varying abilities/needs, and/or those in typically oppressed or minority groups?
The Human Rights Act of New Brunswick currently protects against discrimination (and implicitly harassment) based on 16 grounds: age, marital status, family status, creed or religion, physical disability, mental disability, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, national origin, social condition, political belief or activity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and sex (including pregnancy) (New Brunswick Human Rights Commission, 2020).
iGenNB strives to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels like they belong. We recognize those with varying abilities, accessibility needs, and those within typically oppressed or minority groups, and will ensure to the best of our ability that all participants’ are treated equitably throughout the matching process and the duration of the project. Those who are comfortable in self-identifying any particular needs or accommodations based on any of the above are encouraged to do so at the outset of the application process. iGenNB will not tolerate discrimination on any of the above mentioned grounds from either program staff or participants.
Our iGenNB application process is open for individuals to express their needs, wants, and/or preferences. Our goal is to decrease any anxieties that individuals may feel during the process. Our iGen team will be available to offer support throughout the entire duration of the living arrangement.
How can I share my home? What can I offer? What can I expect in exchange?
When sharing your home with a younger adult, remember to be open-minded and adaptable to change. To share your home, you can find our questionnaire and application online at
www.theville.ca/iGenNB. You are asked to provide a room for the young adult and share other spaces (ie. kitchen, living room, bathroom(s)) in your home with your match. Before signing an agreement iGenNB staff will visit you at your home to ensure housing needs for both you and your match are met (ie. accessibility, wifi connection).
As an older adult, you may offer mentorship in areas of your interest, share stories and experiences, practice different languages, share professional background experience, and much more.
In exchange for sharing your home, the young adult’s shared responsibilities may include informal support, household chores and cleaning, running errands, partnered activities, and more. It is expected that the young adults share these responsibilities.
How do I find a home? What do I offer? What do I expect in exchange?
By sharing an older adult’s home, you need to be flexible, open-minded, and adaptable. You will be given a room in the older adults house, as well as access to other parts of their home. You can find a potential match by completing our questionnaire and submitting an application. This information will be added to your file to assist in the matching process.
You may be asked to give informal support, help with household chores and general cleaning, as well as plan activities together, for 10-12 hours a week. In exchange, you can expect a room for just the cost of shared utilities. What is expected from each participant will be decided upon and outlined in the contract agreement before moving in.
This program will help you form meaningful connections and create long-lasting friendships with your home provider. Your match may also be able to provide you with some mentorship and teach you new perspectives.
What you might be worried about? What if I do not get along with my match?
All participants will attend an intergenerational living orientation session where you will learn about support programs and discuss how to appropriately manage a number of scenarios. Professionals and other participants will take part and go over any worries you may have. In the case where do not get along with your carefully selected match, iGenNB staff will help to mediate any issues and training in conflict resolution will be provided.
iGenNB COVID-19 UPDATE
The Government of New Brunswick’s Department of Public Health continues to monitor the spread of COVID-19. At iGenNB, we are dedicated to ensuring the health and safety of our community. At this time, we will continue the intergenerational living project and take
recommended precautions to ensure the safety of our participants.
If any participant leaves the Province, they will be responsible for self isolating and being tested if experiencing symptoms prior to returning back into the home. (Unless stated otherwise in the contract agreement.)
If a participant has family or friends from out of Province coming to visit, they must disclose this in their contract agreement or come up with a separate agreement to make sure everyone living in the house is comfortable with house guests.
How long am I involved in this project for?
Matches will last for a mutually agreed time. This could range from months to years. A match may end because of a planned ending or an unplanned ending due to change of
circumstances, amongst other possibilities. Regardless, the iGenNB team will work with the pairs to make this process as seamless as possible.
Matches may agree to continue after the pilot project on their own terms, however this pilot project will only oversee the co-living matches for up to a year.
How do I maintain my privacy?
In your application, make sure you indicate that you value your privacy and alone time. This will help the iGenNB staff to match you to someone who shares these same values. Both
participants are asked to set house rules and expectations where you will be able to make an agreement about maintaining privacy.
How does an agreement end?
The agreement will include a pre-arranged and mutually agreed upon ending. The agreement is not legally binding and can be adjusted with the consent of both individuals, with assistance and guidance from iGenNB staff.
Are there other intergenerational living models?
Below are some reputable intergenerational living programs that have been researched for the development of this project:
? HomeShare Canada (All provinces): https://www.homesharecanada.
? HomeShare Vermont, US: https://www.homesharevermont.
? Les Habitations Partagées Du Saguenay: https://www.
? Community Living BC: http://www,communitylivingbc.
? Humanitas – Netherlands:
https://www.humanitasdeventer.
? HomeShare UK: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/our-