Here's a quick update from us.

May, 2025

Wheels in Motion

Volunteer Social Afternoon – You’re Invited! 🍦

Join us for a sweet afternoon of fun, games, and ice cream at our upcoming Volunteer Social! This is a wonderful opportunity to relax, reconnect with fellow volunteers, and celebrate all that you do for our community.

Date: May 26th

Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Location: Caledon East Community Complex (Community Room, 2nd Floor), 6215 Old Church Rd, Caledon East, ON L7C 1J7

Bring a friend and introduce them to Caledon Meals on Wheels!

Please RSVP by May 16th and let us know if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions.

Contact: Sara Abdi – sara.abdi@cmow.org | ext 130 | 905-857-7651

Save the Date: Another Volunteer Social is coming to Orangeville this October! Stay tuned for more details.

Smile Cookie

That's a wrap!

A big thank you to all the incredible volunteers who helped make this year’s Smile Cookie campaign such a sweet success!

From decorating cookies to greeting customers with warm smiles, your time and energy made a real difference.

Your support helped raise funds and awareness for Caledon Meals on Wheels, and we couldn’t have done it without you.

Thank you for spreading joy—one cookie at a time!

Bridging The Gap

We’re excited to kick off Bridging the Gap, our new intergenerational storytelling program! This initiative brings together youth and older adults to share stories, build connections, and learn from one another. Stay tuned for inspiring moments and meaningful conversations!

Tech Help

We're planning to host tech support workshops for clients.

We’re also looking for a volunteer “Tech Buddy” to help seniors with their devices — let us know if you're interested!

Volunteer Spotlight: Carol

I'm Carol from Caledon. I work at the Orangeville Public Library and love interacting with our community. Volunteering with CMOW is an extension of what I enjoy about my job.

I met my husband in grade 7 and used to deliver the local paper to his house (his mom would give me extra tips). Together we have lived in a few European countries as well as the US. Our daughter was born in France and our son in Canada, but both were fortunate to experience living abroad with us. It's no surprise that we all still enjoy travelling.

I volunteered at the food bank for almost ten years before I began working at the library and I always thought I might like to return as a volunteer in my retirement. When I noticed CMOW looking for volunteers I decided to sign up pre-retirement and see if it was a good fit. I haven't been on board yet for quite a year but appreciate those of you who have been delivering for many years!

If you ever see me at the library, come say hi!

Improving Accessibility

Thank you for all that you do to support our community! We wanted to share some updates on how we’re working to make our programs more accessible for the people we serve.

Earlier this year, we asked our service users for feedback on accessibility across our programs — Meals on Wheels, Friendly Visiting, and Senior Wellness. Overall, satisfaction was high, but we learned a lot about how we can improve.

Here’s what we’re working on, and where you might play a part:

Transportation

We’re exploring ways to support clients with limited mobility, including potential virtual programs.
We will explore how we may work with CCS to improve transportation access.

Facilities

We're advocating for better snow removal and accessibility improvements in buildings.
Activity space setups are being reviewed to enhance visibility and comfort.

Communication

Clients can now choose how they'd like to receive info (phone, mail, or email).
Printed and translated materials will be made more available.

Outreach

We’re exploring new ways to stay in touch with clients, including town halls and bilingual volunteer support.
Meals on Wheels
We’re reminding clients about safe reheating to prevent melted containers and injuries.

New Volunteer Training

New volunteers will now receive accessibility and AODA training during onboarding, helping us provide even better support to everyone.
We’re proud to be making these improvements together — if you have ideas or want to get more involved in these initiatives, we’d love to hear from you!

Meet Our Team!

Here’s a look at the amazing team that helps keep everything running smoothly. Each member plays a key role in supporting our programs and community. Below, you’ll find their roles and contact information feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance. We're here to help!

Kim Rodrigues	Executive Director Privacy Officer Contact for complaints and compliments, questions or concerns about your privacy or looking for general information about CMOW.	Kim.Rodrigues@cmow.org \| EXT 147
Kathryn Mifsud	Development & Engagement Manager Contact for fundraising, donor relations, community partnerships, and initiatives to enhance volunteer and public engagement at CMOW.	kathryn.mifsud@cmow.org \| EXT 132
Sara Abdi	Bridging Generations Coordinator Contact for intergenerational programs, volunteer engagement, and community initiatives that connect different age groups at CMOW.	sara.abdi@cmow.org \| EXT 130
Heather Travers	Administrative Coordinator Contact for general inquiries, scheduling, office administration, Billing and support with CMOW’s day-to-day operations.	heather.travers@cmow.org \| EXT 129

Debi ’O’Neill

Meals Coordinator

Contact for meal planning, preparation, and coordinating meal services for CMOW clients.

debi.oneill@cmow.org | EXT 146

Maureen Chilko

Client & Volunteer Supervisor

Contact for managing client services, volunteer coordination, and support with CMOW’s volunteer team.

maureen.chilko@cmow.org | EXT 127

Amarah Dawood

Senior Wellness Supervisor

Contact for overseeing senior wellness programs and initiatives designed to support older adults at CMOW.

Amarah.dahwood@cmow.org | EXT 126

May Anne Reyes

Senior Wellness Program Coordinator

Contact for overseeing senior wellness programs and initiatives designed to support older adults at CMOW.

mayanne.reyes@cmow.org | EXT 142

Ann Norris

Rebekah Bock

Samantha Brabant

Senior Wellness Team member

Contact for assisting with senior wellness programs and providing support to the senior community.

ann.norris@cmow.org

Rebekah.bock@cmow.org

Samantha.brabant@cmow.org

Scott MacNeil

Chef / Kitchen Supervisor

Contact for overseeing kitchen operations, meal preparation, and managing kitchen staff at CMOW.

Scott.macneil@cmow.org

Thank you for checking this edition of Wheels in Motion. We’re so glad to have you along for the journey. Keep an eye out for our next issue—it’s just around the corner!

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