Smile Cookie Week is on Until Sunday | |
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Smile Cookie week has begun! We are so pleased to have been selected by Tim Hortons to receive the proceeds of this week's Smile Cookie campaign - it started Monday and is on until this Sunday, May 5th (inclusive). There's still time to pick up your cookies from one of the Tims' locations in Peterborough, Bridgenorth, Curve Lake, Havelock, and Lakefield. Every Smile Counts.
Thank you to our dedicated volunteers who are helping decorate cookies this week, as well as spreading the word about our programs and services. We greatly appreciate your support!
Share your Smiles! Click here to email us a photo of you with your Smile Cookie and we'll share it on our social media. We can't wait to see your smiles from across the City and County of Peterborough!
Read more on our website, including a list of locations, Pre-Order form, and more:
https://www.commcareptbo.org/smilecookie
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Wellness Event in Ennismore | |
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Have your heard? Community Care Chemung, our Exercise and Falls Prevention Program, and Selwyn Public Library are hosting An Afternoon of Wellness Fundraiser on Thursday, May 9 from 1:00 to 4:00pm at the Ennismore Community Centre (553 Ennis Rd, Ennismore).
We hope you can join us for fitness classes, many local vendors, a guest speaker, refreshments, and games! Cost is $20 cash at the door. Help support our fantastic Exercise and Falls Prevention program.
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The Gardens of Peterborough is our Title Sponsor for Grandparent of the Year 2024 | |
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We're pleased to announce that The Gardens of Peterborough is the Title Sponsor of this year's Grandparent of the Year program (www.gardensofpeterborough.ca).
Thank you for the continued support of our intergenerational program where children pay tribute to an older person in their life.
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For the past 36 years, Community Care has encouraged children to honour a Grandparent, Elder, or a special older person in their life as "Grandparent of the Year."
We are looking forward to celebrating the winners and honourable mentions at the awards ceremony in early June at the Peterborough Public Library.
Entries are open until May 7th! Visit our website:
www.commcareptbo.org/grandparentoftheyear
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Healthcare Needs Assessment Form Available | |
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We're sharing this information from the County of Peterborough:
Are you a resident of Peterborough County? Are you currently without a family physician or wish to receive care closer to home? Would you like to provide information to determine the needs of your township, as well as be added to a contact list for when a physician is secured?
Please visit www.ptbocounty.ca/yourhealthmatters to complete the Healthcare Needs Assessment form.
Do you need assistance completing an Assessment form? Please call: 705-930-4765.
Please note, by adding your name to the list there is no guarantee of securing a family physician. If a waiting list currently exists at your township, local medical facility, or you are registered on Healthcare Connect, this list will replace it, so please complete this form even if you feel you are already registered. Only one form per household is required unless family members have different healthcare situations, then multiple forms can be completed.
Questions? Please email: yourhealthmatters@ptbocounty.ca
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We're Seeking New Board Members | |
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Community Care Peterborough is seeking candidates to join our well-functioning Board of Directors to help us to deliver on our mission, vision, and values. We are seeking, but not limited to volunteers with prior governance board experience, who bring creativity, enthusiasm for community service and a commitment to our mission.
Applications are being accepted until Friday, May 10, 2024. For more info, please visit: https://www.commcareptbo.org/static/upload/BOARD_Recruitmentad2024.pdf
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Supporting Community Care is Always in Fashion | |
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The Classy Closet by Sue presents a Fashion Show fundraiser in Lakefield on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at the Lakefield Legion (10 Nicholls St).
Join us for an afternoon of fashion, vendor shopping, refreshments, door prizes, swag bags, and glamour photos! Tickets are $20. Please call our Lakefield office at: 705-652-8655, or email: lakefield@commcareptbo.org
Proceeds will support our programs and services in the Lakefield area, helping keep seniors and adults with physical challenges safe and healthy in their own homes.
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Programs and Events in May | |
Our County offices have several upcoming programs and events planned. Check out the current offerings: | |
Our free Blood Pressure Clinic takes place on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 9am-11am at North Kawartha Community Centre! We hope to see you on Wednesday, April 10. | Also, keep your ears open for New Spring Programs… more details to follow. Follow our Apsley office on Facebook. |
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Blood Pressure Clinic Drop-in is from 10am-12pm on the second Thursday of the month at the Buckhorn Office.
Exercise and Falls Prevention Classes at the Buckhorn Community Centre. Balance 101 and Exercise 101 take place on Mondays at 12:30 and 1:00pm.
Would you like to meet other seniors in the Buckhorn community? Join us for Community Chatters. Our Buckhorn office is offering a seniors' social drop in group once per month at Hartley Hall in St. Matthews Church (attached to our office in Buckhorn). For more info, please call our office at: 705-657-2171. This social hour will take place on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. A Blood Pressure Clinic Drop-in is also offered at the Community Chatters sessions.
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Our Chemung office's Blood Pressure Clinic has resumed (April to June) and takes place every other Wednesday from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Please call our office to confirm dates at: 705-292-8708.
We will be hosting a Euchre Club every Tuesday afternoon from 1-3pm in our Chemung office (549 Ennis Rd in Ennismore). Please call the office to register.
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Visit one or both of our New To You stores - Treasure Trove or our Thrift Shop - to find dresses, suits, shoes, jewelry for Graduation, Prom and Wedding Events. Save and support Community Care! |
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Our Blood Pressure Clinics will take place on Monday, May 6 and Monday, May 27.
Diners' Club events will take place in Havelock on Wednesday, May 1 and Wednesday, May 15. To reserve your spot, please call our Havelock office at: 705-778-7831.
Tea Party on Thursday, May 9 at our office, 17 Smith Drive in the Common Room, 11:30am- 1:00pm
Thrifty Saturday on May 25th - the first one of the season! Come and enjoy: Live music, Barbeque, and our New to You Sidewalk Sale. The event takes place from 10am-2pm.
Our next 50/50 Raffle Draw takes place on June 20th. Let's make it a big one! Tickets are available at our office or give us a call at: 705-778-7831.
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Your Lakefield office also invites you to Classy Coffee with Community Care on Monday, May 13, and to book an appointment for our May 29 Hearing Care Clinic.
For information, please all our office at: 705-652-8655 or email: lakefield@commcareptbo.org
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Monthly Luncheon
Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024
Time: 12 noon
Location: Baxter Creek Golf Club
Menu: Seasoned Chicken, Roasted Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetable, Rolls, Dessert, Coffee/Tea
Cost: $22 per person
Entertainment: Musical Trio - 'Vintage' (Larry, Steve, and Jeff)
Please call the Millbrook office at: 705-932-2011 to reserve your place by Friday, May 10.
Monthly Blood Pressure Clinics
Date: Wednesday, May 15
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Millbrook Manor, 2nd floor Common Room
Date: Wednesday, May 15
Time: 12:30 pm
Location: Millbrook Royal Canadian Legion
No appointment required. For more info, please call the Millbrook office at: 705-932-2011.
Walking Group - All welcome!
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 10:00am
Location: Cavan Monaghan Community Centre (Walking Track) at 986 Peterborough County Road 10
Join us for coffee and conversation after the walk.
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Join us for one of our popular Diners' Club events in Norwood on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
To reserve your spot, please call our Norwood office at: 705-639-5631.
Our Havelock/Norwood Foot Care Clinic is taking appointments for the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
Please call our Norwood office at: 705-639-5631 for an appointment.
Also, our Norwood office is continuing to offer:
Pop-ups at the Norwood Library on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Join us for Norwood Exercise on Tuesday mornings at the Norwood Legion Branch 300:
9:00 to 9:45 am – Circuit training
10:00 to 11:00 am – Line dancing
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Wellness & Exercise Updates | |
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The Pole Walking for Fitness location for May: We will be walking the trails around Nichols Oval located at 725 Armour Rd. in Peterborough at the intersection of Armour and Parkhill Rd. Meet at the Peterborough Rugby Clubhouse on the east side of the park, there is lots of parking by the clubhouse.
Wellness Webinar: On Tuesday, May 21 at 1:00pm, Melissa (our Supervisor of Wellness & Exercise) will be presenting "The Body & Aging: What to Expect" where we will discuss what occurs during the natural aging process and things you can do to support these changes. We'll be looking a bit more closely at Visual and Hearing Health, but also some other age-related health conditions as well. For more information about the Wellness Webinar, or to register, please email Melissa Scott.
Our 2024 Exercise & Falls Prevention Survey: We want to hear from you! Please take the time to fill out our survey so you can give us feedback on the programs that we have available to you (link in Jotform): https://form.jotform.com/232645514278258
Click here for our May 2024 fitness schedules, both in person and online.
Please note, on the Victoria Day stat holiday, Monday, May 20, there will be no fitness classes running in person that day.
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Find Us at the Volunteer Fair and the Healthy Aging Expo | |
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Help us spread the word! We'll be set up at Volunteer Peterborough's Meet Your Match Volunteer Fair on Wednesday, May 8. It takes place from 12:00pm to 4:00pm at the YMCA (123 Aylmer St.) in Peterborough.
We're looking forward to recruiting new volunteers to assist clients from across the City and County of Peterborough.
For more info, please visit: https://volunteerpeterborough.ca/meet-your-match-volunteer-fair/
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We hope you can join us on Thursday, May 16 for the Healthy Aging Expo. The event takes place from 11:00am to 3:00pm at Empress Gardens Retirement Residence (131 Charlotte St.) in Peterborough.
There will be a variety of organizations attending that support seniors in our community.
For more info, please visit:
https://discover.gardensofpeterborough.com/2024/04/23/healthy-aging-expo/
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Golfer registration will open soon, please follow us on Facebook or watch our website for more details on our four upcoming golf tournaments.
We are always grateful to local individuals and businesses that wish to sponsor these fantastic community events in support of our programs and services - helping clients remain safe and healthy in their own homes. If you are interested in learning more, please email Pamela.
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Awareness Campaigns & Days in May | |
Jewish Heritage Month - May
In Canada, May is Jewish Heritage Month. Beginning as early as the 17th century we’ve seen Jewish immigrants come to Canada from all over Europe to build new lives and their influence has helped to shape Canada into the country it is today. Throughout our history there have been many prominent Jewish Canadians such as activists like Léa Roback who campaigned for Women’s Suffrage and labour rights, professionals like Tillie Taylor who was the first Chairperson of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, and artists like Seth Rogen known for their activism as well as their performances. We’re thankful to all the Jewish members of our community and are proud to have them. For more info: https://jewishheritage.ca (Image from jewishheritage.ca)
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Asian Heritage Month - May
In Canada, May is Asian Heritage Month. Beginning in the 18th century we’ve seen immigrants come from many Asian countries to live in Canada and over time establish communities of their own unique cultures here in Canada. There are many prominent Asian Canadians that have contributed to Canada’s growth. Artists like Vivek Shraya campaign for LGTBQ+ rights, environmentalists like David Suzuki campaign for our planet, and rights activists like Chow Quen Lee help right injustices of our past. We’ve felt their effects of our Asian community members on our culture and history and are thankful to have them. For more info:
https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/asian-heritage-month (Image from Canada.ca)
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World Day for Cultural Dialogue and Development - May 21
In 2002, the United Nations declared May 21st to be the World Day for Cultural Diversity Dialogue and Development. This day is to promote communication between different cultures in hopes of growing a sense of community between all people worldwide. On this day, Community Care Peterborough would like to thank all the diverse members of our community for bringing their unique perspectives to everyone and hope you all have a wonderful day. For more info:
https://www.unesco.org/en/days/cultural-diversity-dialogue-development (Image from Shutterstock)
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Victoria Day Office Closure | |
Please note, all offices of Community Care Peterborough will be closed on Monday, May 20, 2024 in observance of Victoria Day. |
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