Five for Five
May 2022
Five of the Top Stories at Five Counties this month!
We were thrilled to partner with Pathway to Stewardship & Kinship to coordinate the loan of the Hippocampe All Terrain Wheelchair.

The new all-terrain wheelchair helps children with mobility challenges join in all the fun the outdoors can offer!

With wheels for warm weather and skiis for snow, kids can be part of the fun in all seasons.
The Hippocampe wheelchair is available to Five Counties families and schools through the Equipment Loan program.
Did you know Five Counties Children's Centre has a Equipment Loan Program for Five Counties' families and partner agencies serving children associated with the Centre? Items like walkers, crutches, wheelchairs, bath seats, standers and other aids for daily living are available Speak with your child's clinician for more information.
Brought to you by our local Rotary Clubs, this event will have it all. This is not your standard gala event. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and throw an axe with the Peterborough Axe Club, kick off your shoes before jumping in the bouncy castle, and get into the competitive spirit as you battle it out in the inflatable jousting ring. At this adult only event, you can be a kid again!

Sip a local beer or wine from Bobcaygeon Brewing, Brock St. Brewing or Rolling Grape Winery while you cheer on your friends as they compete in the yard games or listen to live music by Irish Millie and the Mayhemingways.
All proceeds will go towards the Building Abilities for Life campaign, raising funds to keep kids off our waiting lists and into treatment for speech and language therapy.

Location: 872 Dutton Road, Peterborough
Date: Saturday, June 25th, 1-4 pm
Welcome to Five Counties!

Miranda Brown – Communication Disorders Assistant – Peterborough
Liz Martella – Resource Consultant - Peterborough
Do you like building abilities for life? Like working with amazing people?

Visit our website for more information about current career opportunities
Do you know an exceptional student who's been a client at an Ontario Children's Treatment Centre — or are you one?! 


For more information and to apply for the scholarship visit Empowered Kids ON or speak with your therapist.
Every Thursday night (weather permitting) from May 19th – Sept 15th you can check out Cruise Night, brought to you by the Fowlers Corners Lions Club from 5 pm to dusk.

With Live music throughout June, July and August you won’t want to miss out on this fun community event that will help support Five Counties’ kids. We are once again very grateful to be a beneficiary of this fantastic summer event.

There is no admission fee but donations can be made to cover event costs and the great work the Lions do in our community.

Location: 124 Lindsay Road, Selywn

Watch our social media channels for tips and resources throughout the month of May.

And visit our website to meet some of our very talented physio and speech language therapy clinicians!
Children and youth need opportunities to enjoy recreational and leisure activities with others their age. Parents and children have always known the importance of integrated activities.

Visit our website for links to community partners who provide inclusive and adaptive recreation opportunities for children.
While mandatory masking requirements were lifted March 21 for many settings in Ontario, we remind clients, families and visitors that as a health care setting, masks are still required when visiting any of our sites.

For more information about our programs, services or fundraising please contact us
at 705-748-2337 x300 or development@fivecounties.on.ca.
For Centre related updates, we encourage you to check Facebook, Twitter 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 1-888-779-9916
Northumberland County 1-877-574-5212
City of Kawartha Lakes 1-888-706-4734
Charitable Business Number #12397 6342 RR0001
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