Issue # 3, 2020

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Welcome to the May/June issue of our newsletter, featuring the stories that have appeared on our website over the past two months. We have also included links to sections of our site that have been recently updated along with a few other websites that we thought would be of interest. We hope that you enjoy this edition. See you again at the beginning of September! Take care and be well.

What Do Ice Cream & Horses have in Common? So, what do ice cream and horses have in common? And what does either have to do with Community Living Trent Highlands? Read on to find out! We set a couple of records recently on Facebook thanks to two good news stories... Read more www.clth.ca Letter to our Families: An update As we continue to navigate the challenges of pandemic, while meeting the needs of the people we support, within the limits and restrictions issued through orders from Queen's Park and our local health authority, we offer this update regarding our ... Read more www.clth.ca

Our 2019/2020 Annual Report is online Our Annual Report for 2019/2020 is now available on our website in PDF format. To access the report, click here or visit our Publications page. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for up-to-the minute news, job postings and more. Read more www.clth.ca Bike to the Heart of Matters! One of our staff members recently shared this story.... I am feeling very blessed. I teach spin classes for GoodLife and because of Covid-19 I had not been able to teach for 7 weeks. I so missed all of my gym friends, and had been emailing to... Read more www.clth.ca

We're always keeping Busy: Covid-19 or not! Let it not be said that we don't know how to keep busy at our Community Homes, whether there is a pandemic or not. Check out our keeping busy collages! You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for up-to-the minute news, job postings... Read more www.clth.ca Something Special for her Mom A story from our staff... My husband and I were sitting outside when we noticed two women and a little girl, maybe 3 or 4 years old, walking towards us. With no warning the little girl broke into an excited run yelling out, "That's for my mom..! Read more www.clth.ca

Introducing Jeanine! There are many smiling faces in our Facebook posts and our Tweets. We thought we'd introduce you to one of them. This is Jeanine! Hello Everyone! My name is Jeanine. I am 26 years old and live in a Community Home in Lindsay. I have known some of... Read more www.clth.ca Employment: Permanent P-T Support Worker We will be hiring after program closures due to the pandemic have ended. We will be looking Permanent Part-Time Support Workers in our three communities (Peterborough, City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County). Continue reading for the details.... Read more www.clth.ca

It Takes a Village - A good news story In the last few months we faced a difficulty in one of our homes. Several wheelchairs had come to be stored in the basement as they had been replaced and were no longer needed. Their being in the basement was causing congestion and using up... Read more www.clth.ca A Message for Families, Neighbours & Partners To: Families, neighbours and community partners Re: Protective masks worn by CLTH staff in all homes Last Thursday, April 23rd, the provincial government issued an order to service providers operating group and congregate care homes... Read more www.clth.ca

CLTH Leads the Way & Well Done! Recently we had EMS attend one of our Community Homes. During the visit we received very positive feedback from the paramedics regarding the protocols that CLTH has implemented around COVID19. Staff were told by dispatch... Read more www.clth.ca Our COVID19 Resources: All in one place for easy access Here is a all-in-one-place list of the resources that we have collected on our social media to help inform, inspire and entertain you and your family through the COVID19 pandemic. All resources are accessible online and are free unless otherwise... Read more www.clth.ca

New or Updated Pages

DSW Apprenticeship Program The DSW Apprenticeship Program is a unique opportunity to get paid while training for a rewarding career in the developmental services sector. Apprenticeship is for people who are... Read more www.clth.ca

Education We also welcome opportunities to help high school, college and university students to meet their educational requirements by doing a placement with Community Living Trent Highlands. Accepting a student placement depends whether ... Read more www.clth.ca

Membership Community Living Trent Highlands is an amalgamation of three former agencies. Working in close partnership with three communities, we are forging a new future and finding our voice and our role as a large agency staying connected in all the small ... Read more www.clth.ca

Important Information

COVID-19 Mythbusters The World Health Organization gives you the real information to counter the myths... Read more www.who.int COVID-19 Hospital Transfer Form The COVID-19 Hospital Transfer Form is designed for family and other caregivers of adults... Read more ddprimarycare.surreyplace.ca

ODSP Info Sheets Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services Read more www.mcss.gov.on.ca COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Ontario What you need to know about COVID19 from the province... Read more covid-19.ontario.ca

Special Services at Home We are currently mailing renewal packages for the Special Services at Home program to all families that were enrolled ... Read more www.children.gov.on.ca Understanding the Passport program This video helps you to understand the Passport program. Read more www.youtube.com

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Here are Teresa's blog posts for May and June. A Dandy Dispensation The Background of our Humanity The Peace of Pie Some Days are Like That Regrettable Reverie On the Same Wavelength Trillium Tao Changing the Channel Don't Get Bogged Down

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