News and Updates for February 2024

Welcome to the February edition of the Community Care newsletter! In this issue give an update on our Handbags for Health event held last month, share information about one of our monthly support groups, and much more!

Handbags for Health 2024 was a Success!

Thank you to all who participated and supported Handbags for Health 2024. We generated over $35,000 to support Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes and had an amazing time doing it.

We want to send a huge thank you to everyone who attended. Seeing so many of our community members having an amazing time and showing support for Community Care was terrific.

We couldn't have pulled off such a successful event without sponsorships from Economy Wheels, CA Sellers, Mabee & Associates IG Private Wealth Management, Mariposa Electric, Days Inn Suites - Lindsay, and Stoddart Funeral Home and Cremation Centre. A special thank you goes out to all of our volunteers who worked tirelessly on this event for months beforehand and during it.

Our Foundation generates and manages donated funds and other gifts to enhance the programs and services of Community Care.

Are you interested in making a donation to Community Care? Visit our website to learn more about the ways to give to our Foundation to support our programs and services.

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Living with Cancer Support Group

CCCKL Hospice Services is pleased to host Living with Cancer, a monthly support group for individuals who are currently living with cancer – newly diagnosed and/or undergoing treatment. The group is facilitated by trained, skilled, and compassionate hospice volunteers and provides a safe place for individuals to feel connected to others who are living similar experiences, explore the challenges and even the unexpected positive moments of living with cancer, voice fears, and be heard and understood. Hospice Services’ Living with Cancer support group is a place where participants are free to share laughter, tears, and everything in between and together, find hope and inspiration.

Hospice palliative care respects the whole person, not just physical needs. Early connection with hospice after receiving a life-limiting diagnosis has been shown to have a positive impact on the overall care and quality of life of both the person and their family. We often hear from our clients that sharing with and learning from others who are also living with cancer helps alleviate fear and anxiety and lifts their spirits - feeling connected helps.

When you receive a diagnosis of cancer and your life is turned upside down and suddenly filled with the unknown, it’s helpful to know that you’re not facing it alone.

The Living with Cancer support group meets virtually on Zoom. Please connect with CCCKL Hospice Services for more information at 705-324-7323 ext. 500 or visit our website.

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Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshops

Together with Home and Community Care Support Services, CCCKL invites you to join the upcoming Powerful Tools for Caregivers six-week workshop starting on April 9^th. These workshops give you the skills to take care of yourself while caring for someone else. By taking care of your own health and well-being, you become a better caregiver.

Six class sessions are held once a week and are led by experienced class leaders.

Pre-registration is required. You can register online or call 1-866-971-5545 for more information.

Grief is a Hard Sell

"No matter how much marketing you do for a grief support group, a grief seminar or grief counseling that you are offering, you will not get an overwhelming response. Let’s face it. Grief is a hard sell.”

These are the words written by Larry M. Barber, LPC-S, CT, director of GriefWorks, CounselingWorks and KidWorks. In his article, he reflects on the fact that many don’t seek formal help or support during their time of grief, despite that fact that we will all at one point be made to confront death, dying, grief and loss.

Visit our website to read more about Larry’s reflection of grief and how you can access supportive grief programs through Community Care.

Get to Know Team CCCKL

Kimberly Cook

Director of People and Culture

Tell us a bit about your role at CCCKL:

I describe my role as having the privilege of ensuring the promise we make to our teams is delivered upon by ensuring that employees are happy, healthy, and productive within their work environment and work experience with CCCKL.

My responsibilities include overseeing the human resources department in the organization. This includes partnering with the business to design, develop and implement strategies that will attract, engage, and develop teams to build upon a high-performance culture.

How long have you worked for CCCKL?

1 year

What is your favourite part about working for CCCKL?

I really enjoy interacting with our teams and knowing I'm having a positive impact on their work experience. I'm proud of the relationships I've developed over my time in the role.

What hobbies do you enjoy outside of work?

I love adrenaline sports, like skydiving, bungee jumping and tree trekking. I also have two children, two dogs, two cats, two fish and one wonderful husband.

Want to join Kimberly and work for Community Care? Visit our website to see our current job openings and apply today!

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Community Care in the News

Spotlight Kawartha - Season 2, Episode 10

Come work for Community Care!

We're hiring! A job with Community Care offers an opportunity for you to make a difference in your community.

We are looking for a Medical Administrator at our Community Health Centre to help register clients, provide clerical support, schedule client appointments, and more!

We are also looking for a Specialized Transportation Driver to provider non-emergency stretcher and wheelchair transportation using CCCKL vehicles.

Visit www.ccckl.ca/careers to see all our current job openings and apply.

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