News and Updates for November 2022 |
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Welcome to the November edition of the Community Care newsletter! In this issue we invite children in our community to make holiday cards for our Meals on Wheels clients, announce the return of our Diner’s Club to Burnt River, and much more!
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We Are Community Care Video Series
For this month’s release in our We Are Community Care video series, we are pleased to introduce our Meals on Wheels video. Our Meals on Wheel program offers a wide variety of affordable and nutritious hot and frozen foods across the City of Kawartha Lakes.
For only $7.50 you can have a hot meal delivered to your door. This includes a soup, entrée, bun, dessert and delivery! You can also order a wide variety of frozen meals online.
For more information, visit www.ccckl.ca or give us a call at 705-324-7323 to place your order.
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100 Kids Who Care Kindness Card Campaign
This holiday season, 100 Kids Who Care is once again bringing back the Kindness Card Campaign. Launched in 2020, the Kindness Card Campaign provides Meals on Wheels clients with holiday cards made by children in the community.
Any child that wants to participate can make a holiday card that will be delivered to one of our Meals on Wheels clients. They can make their own, or download colouring sheets from www.100kidskawarthalakes.com. All cards can be delivered to one of the participating locations before December 16 th.
Cards can be dropped off at Fresh FueLL (146 Kent St West, Lindsay) or Tradewind Toys (110 Kent St., Lindsay) anytime before December 16th. All cards will be delivered to Meals on Wheels clients by Community Care before December 25th.
Read more about the Kindness Card Campaign here.
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Fenelon Falls Santa Day Parade
Did you get a chance to see our Community Care transportation van at the Fenelon Falls Santa Day Parade? Our beautiful van fit right into the parade with its festive decorations. Thank you to everyone that lent their support and joined in on the festivities!
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Transportation Services Manager Renée FitzGerald and Driver Rick Merrell |
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Lindsay Creative Quilting Guild Donates Handmade Holiday Placemats
Once again this year, CCCKL and its clients are the fortunate beneficiaries of the time and talent of the many dedicated quilters at the Lindsay Creative Quilting Guide.
On November 14, 2022 we received their donation of over 200 exquisitely hand-crafted holiday placemats! These beautiful placemats will brighten the homes and the holidays for our many Meals on Wheels clients over the holiday season. To all at the Lindsay Creative Quilting Guide, heartfelt thanks for your generous gifts of kindness and caring.
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Diners' Club Resumes in Burnt River
We are excited to announce that our Diners’ Club has resumed in Burnt River! These Diners’ Clubs will run every third Thursday, beginning in December. Join us for our Festive Diners’ Club on December 15th at the Burnt River Community Centre, located at 16 Somerville Centre Road.
Our Diners’ Clubs provide an opportunity for older adults and adults with special needs to share a meal and are a great way to stay connected. On occasion diners can also expect musical entertainment, health promotion activities, wellness education and much more!
Pre-registration is required, and doors open at noon. Please call us at 705-324-7323 ext. 654 to reserve your spot! Thank you and we look forward to welcoming you!
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Volunteers Needed for Our Get W.I.T.H. It! (Walk in the Halls) Program!
We are looking for volunteers to help with our Get W.I.T.H. It! (Walk in the Halls) Program!
The program offers participants the chance to walk in a warm, safe, and fun environment during the winter months. We are looking for volunteers to facilitate the program at a local high school in Lindsay on Thursday evenings (approximately 1.5 hours per week) until the end of April 2023.
Call us at 705-324-7323 or visit our website to apply!
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Guided Meditation
By: Sharon Yeo, Hospice Services Manager
When you think of meditation, you may initially picture someone sitting quietly cross-legged and emptying their mind. However, there is much more to meditation than just sitting in silence. Meditation is a practice that has been around for thousands of years, but the benefits of meditation are still relevant today.
Meditation may just seem like you’re doing absolutely nothing, but it’s actually much harder than it appears. If you are having trouble meditating on your own or need assistance, you can have someone guide you through meditation in a process called guided meditation. What’s great about meditation is that it’s free, it doesn’t require any tools or equipment, and is not a huge time commitment. You can start with 5 minutes of meditation a day to de-stress and relax.
When you meditate, you clear away the clutter that builds up every day and contributes to stress. The emotional benefits of meditation include:
- Gaining a new perspective on stressful situations
- Building skills to manage your stress
- Lengthening attention span
- Increasing self-awareness
- Focusing on the present
- Reducing negative emotions
- Improving sleep
There are many videos available online; from 5 minutes to much longer. We attached a couple, but we encourage you to find one that works for you. Please take a few minutes for you.
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Volunteer With Community Care!
Join our team of volunteer superheroes!
Did you know? In addition to the valuable contribution you make to the community and to individuals, volunteering has been shown to have many benefits. Volunteering enables you to learn new skills; expand your horizons; deepen a sense of belonging; expand your social and business contacts; and stay active. Volunteering has also been found to have health benefits including reducing stress, anxiety, and depression; building your self-esteem; and reducing social isolation.
CCCKL needs you! We have many volunteer opportunities and can match you to one that is meaningful and enjoyable specifically for you. We truly have something for everyone, whether you have an hour to spare or many hours.
For a rewarding and meaningful opportunity to make a difference, please contact Stephanie Kennedy, Leader, Volunteer Services and HR Associate at 705-324-7323 x 466 or visit our website to learn more and complete the online application form.
Thank you and we look forward to meeting you soon!
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We're Hiring!
Working for Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes offers an opportunity for you to make a difference in our community. Check out some of our recent job postings below, or visit our website to see the full list of current job opportunities. |
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Full Time, Maternity Leave Contract
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CEO Column:
CCCKL’s 2023-2026 Strategic Plan Development Underway
By: CEO Barb Mildon
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CCCKL’s current Strategic Plan runs until March 31, 2023. As we focus on closing out our current plan, it is also time to begin the development of our next plan. While developing a Strategic Plan is an activity common to almost all organizations, questions often arise about why it is done.
One of the benefits of a strategic plan is to help an organization understand and adapt to its current business environment. Time is set aside to consider what new service needs our community may have as well as what has changed with regard to the people we serve, the community in which we do business, our team members, volunteers and our stakeholders. Strategic planning also allows us to identify risks and opportunities related to our programs and funding sources. It sharpens our focus and helps us make decisions that steer us in achieving the elements and initiatives in the Plan. All of those activities facilitate CCCKL’s ongoing contributions to our clients and communities and our continuing relevance and sustainability.
To launch development of our new strategic plan, the Board of directors and Management Team attended a retreat in late October to look back at our 2020-2023 Strategic Plan and think about what comes next. A highlight of the gathering was short presentations by four invited guests: Ron Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer at the City of Kawartha Lakes; Michelle Wilson, Member of the CCCKL Client and Caregiver Advisory Council, Frances Lavender, CCCKL Volunteer and Veronica Nelson, Chief Operating Officer at Ross Memorial Hospital and also Co-Lead of our Kawartha Lakes Ontario Health Team. Through their individual and collective perspectives and advice we were reminded to be aware of significant pending population growth in the City of Kawartha Lakes; that volunteers are at the heart of CCCKL; that we must address the needs of an increasingly diverse population and we must provide leadership in making it easier for people to access healthcare services and decrease the fragmentation in our health care system.
Outcomes of the retreat included draft Strategic Directions for our new plan. The next step is to consult with the public, our clients, volunteers, staff members, partners and stakeholders for their vital input and advice to shape the final version of the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. I extend special thanks to the members of our Client and Caregiver Advisory Group who took time during their regular meeting on November 22nd to provide their valuable guidance. Please look for announcements of public meetings to take place the week of January 9, 2023 in locations throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes. I extend thanks to all who have been, or will be involved in creating our new Strategic Plan and look forward to its unveiling in the months to come.
Warmly,
Barb Mildon
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Community Care Foundation Update
Welcome to this update from the Community Care Foundation. Our Mission is to help to build healthy communities across Kawartha Lakes by raising funds to support Community Care's range of services.
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Community Care's Foundation Holiday Appeal is Online Now! |
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As the holidays approach, the Community Care Foundation is once again reaching out to our community to ask for your generous support. This year, our annual holiday appeal highlights our incredible kind-hearted, and dedicated volunteers, and the Community Care programs they bring to life. Volunteers are the essential ingredient in helping CCCKL ensure that no one gets left behind and that everyone has access to care and services that improve their health and independence.
Your donation will ensure members of our community can stay connected to the volunteer-led services they need most, whether through a hot meal delivery, a friendly visit or a ride to an important appointment. Help our Community Care Volunteers give the gift of wellbeing and joy to those in our community who need it. To read more about our volunteers and the pivotal services they provide, check out our holiday appeal.
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A special thank you to Economy Wheels Nissan, our Presenting Sponsor, for making this campaign possible!
**A reminder that donations need to be received or post marked no later than December 31, 2022 to qualify for a tax receipt in the current calendar year.
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Texas Burger Partners with Community Care Throughout the Holiday Season |
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This holiday season, be sure to visit Andy and his team at Texas Burger in Lindsay or Omemee! Starting now, throughout the whole month of December, one dollar from every Texas burger ordered will be donated to Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes. By participating in this fundraising initiative, not only are you enjoying a delicious homemade burger from a local restaurant, but you are also supporting programs and services at Community Care that rely on donor support to operate.
Visit Texas Burger in Omemee located at 3 King St E, or in Lindsay at 102A William St S and grab a burger while supporting a good cause!
On behalf of all of us here at Community Care and the Community Care Foundation, we sincerely thank Andy Lang and the staff at Texas Burger for their generosity and support!
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