Five For Five - Sept. 2024 - Important Updates from Five Counties!

Five for Five

September 2024

Five of the Top Stories at Five Counties this month!

Helping Families Get Ready for School

The first-ever Ready for School events held last month at Five Counties sites in Peterborough and Cobourg (photo above) proved to be helpful for families whose children with disabilities or exceptionalities are starting school for the first time this fall.

Discover the 6 F-Words of Child Development

If you hear F-words being used at Five Counties, it’s a good thing. The 6 F-Words of Child Development are something by which we swear, since they speak to the strength and abilities of the whole child.

The 6 F-Words of Childhood Development focus on six key areas of a child’s health and wellbeing. Inspired by decades of research, the framework moves us from a medical model of “fixing” kids to a strength-based approach that promotes health and development using all aspects of a child’s life.

This holistic approach to development is being used by Five Counties in its work assisting children with physical, developmental and communication challenges. As our Occupational Therapist Ashley Parsons explains, the 6-Fs can help address a child’s unique needs and goals for treatment, leading to better outcomes for everyone!

Click here to learn more about the 6 F-Words of Child Development

Gimme 5: Your Story is Our Story

Boy holding up Share Your Stories booklet

Five Counties is marking its 50^th anniversary in 2025 and wants people to share their memories and moments of the Centre.

The Centre is launching its Gimme 5: Your Story is Our Story appeal to encourage current and former clients, families, staff, volunteers, board members, donors and community supporters to share any recollections they have of the Centre. The Gimme 5 Story Package makes it easy to share stories, as it includes several questions to help prompt people.

Anyone who has a story or memento to share can also email 50@fivecounties.on.ca or call 1-888-779-9916, ext. 200.

Your Input Matters! Thanks for Taking Part

Visual showing results from Family Engagement survey

We appreciate the dozens of individuals who took part in our Client and Family Experience Survey this past spring.

The survey is useful for Five Counties Children’s Centre as a snapshot in time to see how we are doing and where we can improve. We value family input in a child’s treatment journey – and are pleased you feel treated as an equal partner too!

Find full results of the Client and Family Experience survey by clicking here.

Make a Fashion Statement at Couture for Kids

Fashion meets philanthropy at the first-ever Couture for Kids on Oct. 3 at Celebrations in Lindsay. The fashion show features clothing from local retailers: Brittany N Bros, Bonita Clothing & Co, Cathy Allan Ladieswear, John G’s, Homethreads Boutique, The Lingerie Loft, Lizzy’s by Cathy Allan, and Nisbett’s Clothiers. Doors open at 6 pm, with the fashion show starting at 7 pm. Tickets are $25 (include light snacks) and are available at participating stores or online. Come out for a night filled with fashion, fun and raffle prizes.

Five Counties thanks its many sponsors for making this event possible: IG Private Wealth Management Mazziotti & Associates, Homestead Oxygen & Medical Equipment, Pasquino Productions, Wards Lawyers PC, RX Cosmetics, Days Inn & Suites Lindsay, Kawartha Home Hardware Group of Stores, and Lindsay Chiropractic & Wellness.

Click here to get tickets for Couture for Kids

Lots Going On, So Check Out Other Events

Five Counties has many events coming up. Find full details on our Events Calendar:

Kawartha Tri-Sport Tournament

Sept. 13- 15 | 553 Ennis Rd, Ennismore
Get ready for a weekend filled with baseball, hockey and golf at the Ennismore Arena and local golf courses. Join in all the fun, activities, live music and more while supporting charities, including Five Counties. Organizers are still looking for sponsors and raffle items. If you are interested in donating, email: kawarthatrisport@gmail.com

Women's Adventure in Golf: Murder at the Club

Sept. 15 | 9 AM | 14267A, Northumberland County Rd 29, Warkworth
Register today

Fore the Kids: Rotary Golf Tournament

Sept. 26 | 11 AM – 5 PM | Bellmere Winds, 1235 Villiers Line, Keene
Join the Peterborough Rotary Club for its annual golf tournament in support of Five Counties. Registration and lunch run from 11 am to 12:30 pm, with a shotgun start at 1 pm. Enjoy fabulous food, prizes and a round of golf while supporting our kids! Register today.

Mike's Bike Ride for Kids

Oct. 5 | 10 AM- 12 PM | 435 Kent St. W., Lindsay
Learn more

All-oween: Accessible and Inclusive Trick-or-Treat Experience

Oct. 28 in Peterborough | Oct. 29 in Cobourg | Oct. 30 in Lindsay
Events take place at Five Centre sites in each community from 4:30-6 pm
Learn more

For more information about our programs, services or fundraising please contact us

at 1-888-779-9916, ext. 300 or development@fivecounties.on.ca.

For Centre related updates, we encourage you to check Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, and our website for resources and information.

Five Counties values your ongoing support in ensuring our Centre can provide the best care possible for children and their families. We are making investments in equipment and resources to ensure we can provide the same professional, prompt and caring services we always have.

You can send us an email through info@fivecounties.on.ca or give us a call and we will connect you with someone who can answer your questions.

Peterborough City and County - 705-748-2337

Northumberland County - 905-377-0192

City of Kawartha Lakes - 705-324-9320

All Areas Toll-Free: 1-888-779-9916

Charitable Business Number #12397 6342 RR0001

FIVE COUNTIES CHILDREN'S CENTRE | www.fivecounties.on.ca