Five for Five
August 2023
Five of the Top Stories at Five Counties this month!
If Life Gives You Lemons... Make Lemonade!
Maggie donated $200 to Five Counties from sales of lemonade.
Five Counties Children's Centre had a sweet surprise from little Maggie (pictured above at left). In July, she dropped by with a $200 donation to support children's treatment services at the Centre. Just like our staff member Linsey (shown above at right), we are humbled by Maggie's generosity. Maggie hosted a lemonade stand this summer to raise the funds. What an incredible gift from an incredible girl!
Thanks for Making Our First-Ever Little Lakers Night a Success

We were so thrilled to partner with the Peterborough Century 21 Lakers on the first-ever Little Lakers Night on July 27. The game offered a chance for attendees to cheer on the Lakers at their final regular season home game while supporting Five Counties Children's Centre.

Many of our kids/youth and their families took part, whether cheering in the stands. taking part in the pre-game ball drop or getting a 'behind the scenes' experience look at what it's like to be a Peterborough Laker. We also had many Five Counties volunteers and staff on hand, including taking part in pre-game festivities. Thanks to everyone involved who donated their time and showed their support for our kids!
Five Counties family smiles before Lakers game
Five Counties volunteers at Little Lakers Night
Ceremonial ball drop at Little Lakers Night
Why Real Time is Better Than Screen Time for Kids
Little boy looks on a tablet screen
Kids can quickly rack up screen time, even though it doesn’t always add up to good results.

That's the point being made by Five Counties' Speech-Language Pathologist Ida Lloyd and Occupational Therapist Jessica McGrath in a new blog post. They argue that limiting the amount of screen time for kids -- especially for very young children -- allows them to experience real time, which is better for their growth and development.

"Play is how kids learn, and without that opportunity we do them a disservice. Real play allows kids to be imaginative, socialize with others, problem-solve, and learn new skills." 
Sensory lighting is now being offered at our Peterborough site
Being More Sensitive to the Needs of Our Children and Families
Five Counties is working to make the visitor experience even better for children/youth and their families who access treatment services at our sites.

As seen in this photo, we have installed sensory lighting in a number of our treatment rooms at our Peterborough site. This is meant to create a more calm and comfortable environment for kids like Ellie and their families when they come for treatment with our staff members like Jess.

For families accessing services at our Lindsay site (see video below), we have also created a new welcome video that details what families can expect when they arrive for their first visit.
Community Event Fundraisers
Cruise Night at Craftworks

If you love classic cars, live music, food, prizes and more, then come out every Thursday evening for Cruise Night presented by the Fowlers Corners and District Lions Club. The weekly Cruise Night run every Thursday from 4 pm to dusk through mid-September

Cruise Night takes place at CraftWorks at the Barn located at 124 Lindsay Road in Selwyn (1 km east of Fowlers Corners).

The event supports many worthwhile charities, including Five Counties Children’s Centre. Donations are encouraged and appreciated to support the Lions in covering event costs and assisting them in their community work.
Get in the Swing to Support Five Counties

Join the Rotary Club of Peterborough for its annual Fore the Kids golf tournament in support of Five Counties Children’s Centre.

Enjoy a day of golf and support important treatment services for kids and youth in our region. Special thanks to lead sponsor Linwood Custom Homes and lunch sponsor Paluski Boats.

Cost is $150/person (you get a $70 tax receipt upon registration). Enjoy a round of golf, use of cart, lunch, prizes and a raffle draw for a Paluski canoe. Sign up as a team or an individual.
Triple the Fun as Kawartha Tri-Sport Returns

The 8th annual Kawartha Tri-Sport Tournament returns on Sept. 15-17, offering plenty of fun and the expressed goal of raising funds for three local groups, including Five Counties.

The fundraising tournament/event takes place over an entire weekend, with baseball, hockey, and golf, as well as raffle prizes, food and live music. There are many opportunities to take part or donate, so click here to access the Tri-Sport's Facebook page for full details.

Last year, Tri-Sports Tournament organizers donated $9,000 to Five Counties.
For more information about our programs, services or fundraising please contact us
at 1-888-779-9916, ext. 300 or [email protected].
For Centre related updates, we encourage you to check Facebook, 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 [email protected] 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
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