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Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County
Barrie Office
12 Fairview Road, Unit 103, P.O. Box 1414
Barrie, ON    L4M 5R4
Tel: 705-722-1066   Fax:  705-722-9392
Toll-Free: 1-800-265-5391

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Orillia Common Roof
169 Front Street South, P.O. Box 486
Orillia, ON    L3V 4S8
Tel: 705-329-0909  Fax: 705-329-2378

E-mail: alzgsc@alzheimersociety.ca
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