Welcome To Our July Newsletter | | |
Welcome to the July edition of the Community Care newsletter! In this issue we introduce our new Board members, launch a new reminder call system for our transportation clients, and much more!
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| | | | 📞 Ride Reminder Calls Are Rolling Out! | |
We’re making it easier than ever to stay on top of your scheduled rides. We have started sending automated reminder phone calls to clients who have a ride booked with one of our drivers.
Here’s what to expect:
- You’ll receive a call six days before your ride from this number: (705) 702-5440. You can add this number to your phone contacts so you recognize the number when we call.
- The call will include a recorded message with your ride details. Need to make a change? Simply press 1 during the call to speak with our Transportation Team.
If everything is fine with your ride, simply hang up. No need to do anything else!
This is a pilot program, and your feedback is important to us. Have questions, suggestions or concerns? Reach out to us at 705-324-7323 (option 1) or transportationinfo@ccckl.ca.
Thank you for riding with Community Care!
| | Our Summer 50/50 Winner Is... | | Welcome to our New Board Members | | |
We’re excited to welcome several new members to our Board of Directors! Joining our Community Care Board are Bob Armstrong, Guy Poliquin, Kathryn Ward, and Sheryl Benson. Sheryl also previously served as Chair of our Foundation Board!
Learn more about our Community Care Board Members at www.ccckl.ca/board-of-directors
| This year, we also extend our heartfelt thanks to Hamid Asrar, Pat Ryan, Patti Siegel, and Natasha Vemb, who are stepping down from the Community Care Board. We are deeply grateful for their time, leadership, and commitment in helping guide Community Care’s mission. Their contributions have made a lasting impact in our community that will be felt for years to come. | Community Care Foundation Board | We’re also pleased to welcome Susan Taylor as a new member of our Foundation Board. You can read more about our Foundation Board Members at www.ccckl.ca/foundation/board-of-directors | Each of these individuals brings valuable experience and passion to Community Care, and we’re looking forward to the insights and leadership they will contribute in the years ahead. | | A Special Throwback for Our 40th Anniversary | | A Colourful Contribution to Hospice Programming | | |
We would like to give a huge thank you to Crayola Canada for generously supporting our Hospice grief support programs with a donation of art supplies. The timing couldn’t be better—as we launch our summer Pop-Up sessions, these supplies will help bring comfort, connection, and creativity to both children and adults navigating grief.
Our STARS program uses art and play to help children ages 5–12 express their feelings after a loss, while Heartwork sessions offer adults a reflective space to explore their grief through the lens of art. These weekly gatherings are a safe and meaningful outlet for healing.
On July 21st, Hospice came alive with the sounds of laughter and play during a special Pop-Up STARS session on our back deck. Using markers donated by Crayola Canada, children were invited to draw their emotions—happy, sad, anxious, excited—then use sponge pom-poms soaked in water to blur and wash away parts of their artwork. As colours mixed and faded, the activity sparked thoughtful conversations about how grief brings many emotions, and how those emotions can shift over time.
We’re so grateful to Crayola Canada for helping us restock much-needed art supplies, including paints, brushes, markers, and pads. Their generosity is already making a difference for children and adults of our Hospice art programs.
To learn more about our Hospice services, visit www.ccckl.ca/hospice or call 705-324-7323 ext. 550.
| | Expanding Access to Primary Care in Our Region | | |
As we celebrate 40 years of caring for our community, we're taking a trip down memory lane with highlights from past newsletters. This month, we’re sharing a gem from the Summer of 1990.
This issue featured Public Relations Committee Chair Cynthia Cockell and MP Bill Scott, and reflected the energy of a growing organization driven by innovation and advocacy. With support from the New Horizons Program, our team worked to share important information through newsletters, create volunteer resources, and promote awareness of vital services, which is a legacy we continue to build on today.
Take a look at the full page below and enjoy a glimpse into our roots!
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New Community Kitchen Date
Cook, Share, and Support Your Community
We have added new dates for our Community Kitchen this August! This is a chance to work on your cooking skills by making a soup recipe with fresh produce from the United Way CKL Farm at Crayola. Participants will take home some of the soup they help make and contribute to meals that will be shared with others in our community.
📅 Upcoming Session:
- August 5 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 21 Angeline St. N. Lindsay
- August 12 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 21 Angeline St. N. Lindsay
Spaces are limited—register soon and be part of this rewarding experience! This is a drop in session so even if you're unable to stay the full amount of time, we'd still love to see you!
Contact us at wellness@ccckl.ca or call 705-324-7323 ext. 181 to learn more.
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Wellness Connections: Special Guest from CMHA
Join us on Thursday, August 14 from 1:30–3:00 p.m. for a special edition of our Wellness Connections program! We’re excited to welcome a guest from the Canadian Mental Health Association who will share valuable information about the supports and resources available in our community.
Whether you're looking to learn more about mental wellness, connect with local services, or simply join a friendly group for the afternoon, this session is for you!
Contact us at wellness@ccckl.ca or call 705-324-7323 ext. 181 to learn more. We hope to see you there!
| | | Our Foundation Team is Coming to a Diners Club Near You! | |
Our Community Care Foundation team is hitting the road this August! They’ll be visiting select Diners Club locations across Kawartha Lakes to share more about the Foundation’s work and to sell tickets for our next 50/50 raffle.
📍 Catch the team at:
• Lindsay – August 5
• Fenelon Falls – August 12
• Bobcaygeon – August 14
• Burnt River – August 21
(Please note: we won’t be attending the sessions in Bethany or Coboconk this time.)
Don’t forget to bring some cash and get ready to support Community Care — and maybe take home a cash prize while you're at it!
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Speaking of Diners Club...
Check out our delicious August Diners Club menu below!
| | Reserve a spot at our Diners Club this month! | | Civic Holiday Office Closures | | Join Us in Making Every Day Better | | |
At Community Care, every role is a chance to create real, lasting change. Whether you’re lending your time as a volunteer or building a career in care, you become part of something bigger—a community rooted in compassion, connection, and hope. If you’re looking for purpose and the opportunity to truly make a difference, we invite you to explore our current openings.
Together, we can make every day better!
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