Whether it is the reality of a retirement income, the choice to live a simple life or the reality of a loss of income or disability, many people are living on less income. A free seven-week program aims to help those in Guelph and Wellington County learn to make ends meet in a sensible way.
Living on Less is a free seven-week program helping people live on less income and reduce their environmental footprint.
Running since 2009, participants in Living On Less will develop their own spending plan and live on less with confidence.
Topics to be addressed are managing money, living within your financial means, eating on much less, keeping healthy, fraud, legal aid and finding employment and transportation.
Also covered is lessening your environmental footprint by making your own cleaning and skin care products and a community kitchen workshop.
The first class is entitled “Living on less – what does it mean?” hosted by guest Jacqueline Gagnier on Jan. 14.
On Jan. 21, the topic is “Managing on less money and Develop your spending plan,” with Meg Penstone and Ann Chidwick.
“Staying healthy and employment strategies” will be presented by Peggy Nickels and Jessie Watts on Jan. 28.
On Feb. 4, Simon Jacques will lead a workshop, “Transportation and eating on much less.”
Nancy Singer and Sherry Pettapiece will host “Legal aid and fraud,” on Feb. 11.
“Practical ways to save and make your own products,” with Ann Chidwick and Jacqueline Gagnier will take place on Feb. 25.
The final workshop is March 4, with a wrap up of the program and a lunch.
All workshops run from 9:30am to 12pm at St. James the Apostle Anglican Church, located at 86 Glasgow St. N. at Paisley.
To pre-register or for more information contact 519-824-7910 or email: livingonless@sjapostle.ca.
