Welcome To Our September Newsletter | | |
Welcome to the September edition of the Community Care newsletter! In this issue we we start the countdown for our 50/50 draw, celebrate a shining star in our Personal Support Service team, and much more!
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| | Win Big and Show You Care! | | 🍬 Sweet & Sour Scares for Community Care! 🍬 | | Shining Star Award for Our PSW | | |
Do you know a Community Care staff member or volunteer who has made a meaningful impact?
You can recognize them with a Shining Star Award! With a small donation, your nominee will receive a gold star pin, certificate, and public recognition. To learn more or make a nomination, visit our website or call our Foundation at 705-324-7323 x 164.
| | | Community Care Receives Social Sustainability Fund Grant | | | |
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Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes is honoured to be selected as a recipient of the 2025 Social Sustainability Fund from the Kawartha Community Foundation.
We have been awarded $8,400 in support of our Welcoming Wellness Program for Seniors, which offers a safe and inclusive space for older adults to connect socially, participate in wellness activities, and access supports that help reduce isolation and promote healthy living. Look our for further information about this exciting new initiative in upcoming communications from Community Care!
We are deeply grateful to the Kawartha Community Foundation for supporting this important initiative and helping us foster wellbeing in our community.
| | Kawartha Community Foundation connects donors with local causes that matter, building permanent funds and granting to local organizations to improve quality of life across Kawartha Lakes. They focus on equity, child well‑being, and community‑rooted recreation — supporting initiatives that create lasting, positive change. Click the button below to visit their website and learn more. | |
Be There When it Matters Most
Become a Hospice Volunteer
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🌟 Nominate a Community Care Volunteer! 🌟
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The Kawartha Lakes Sports & Recreation Council (KLSRC) is hosting their annual Volunteer Recognition Event, which is a chance to celebrate the incredible people and organizations who keep our community active, engaged, and thriving. They are seeking nominations for those that make a meaningful difference in the local sport and recreation scene.
We’d love to see Community Care and our amazing volunteers recognized for the difference they make every day!
🏆 Award categories include:
• Volunteer of the Year
• Organization of the Year
📅 Nominations are open now until October 1, 2025.
🔗 Submit your nomination today:
[Volunteer of the Year Nomination Form]
[Organization of the Year Nomination Form]
Let’s shine a light on the impact our volunteers have across Kawartha Lakes!
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POP UP STARS Summer Program
Submitted by Aylea T., Hospice Summer Student
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This summer, Hospice Services CCCKL hosted a five-week long art and grief program for children and youth. This “Pop-Up STARS (Standing Together and Receiving Support)” summer program was modelled after our Heartwork program, which is a gentle arts and crafts program designed to explore grief through the lens of art.
Over five sessions, we gathered, made art, created a safe space where children could share about their loved ones who have died, and shared a lot of laughter and smiles. Through a wide variety of arts and crafts projects, topics like emotions and feelings, mindfulness and wellness, remembrance, grief and how it impacts our bodies and minds, love, and hope were discussed. We are very excited to say that this Pilot Program was a success!
Below are some photos that were taken from a Pop-Up STARS session. The activities shown are “Hearts on the Mend” and “Love in Nature”.
| | Check out the latest updates for our Wellness Programs! | | |
Wellness Connections: Breast Health
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and our next Wellness Connections session will focus on the important topic of Breast Health.
We’re pleased to welcome Barb Daize from BodyMed Boutique to lead this session, offering valuable information and guidance.
📅 Thursday, October 23, 2025
🕝 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
📍 21 Angeline Street North, Lindsay
This is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and connect with others.
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Learn more about BodyMed Boutique here: bodymedboutique.ca
Contact us at wellness@ccckl.ca or call 705-324-7323 ext. 181 to register. We hope to see you there!
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Volunteers Needed! Good Food Box Drivers
Community Care is looking for a volunteer driver to support our Good Food Box program. This role involves delivering fresh produce boxes on the third Tuesday of each month. Whether you’re a new or current CCCKL volunteer, we’d love to have your help in bringing healthy food to our community.
For more information, please contact the Wellness team at 705-324-7323 ext. 181 or email wellness@ccckl.ca.
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Walking Program Updates
The second week of October will mark the close of this year’s Nordic Pole Walking group in Lindsay, with the final class taking place on October 10. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all of the volunteers who made these walks possible throughout the 2025 season!
We’re also excited to launch Walk in the Halls, which is our indoor walking group at LCVI. Starting November 4, the group will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6–7 p.m. This program offers a safe, welcoming way to stay active indoors during the winter months. It’s a drop-in program, no pre-registration is required, and everyone is welcome!
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New Community Kitchen Dates
We have added a new date for our Community Kitchen this October! This is a chance to work on your cooking skills by making a soup recipe with fresh produce. 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 Sessions:
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October 7th | 10:00AM – 12:00PM, 21 Angeline St. N. Lindsay
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October 14th | 1:00PM – 3:00PM, 21 Angeline St. N. Lindsay
No registration is required. Feel free to drop in and help make some delicious and nutritious soup for your community!
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Cooking with Confidence
Starting October 2, Community Care is launching Cooking with Confidence—a four-week educational cooking class designed for beginners who want to build skills in the kitchen. Each week, participants will prepare a recipe while learning helpful tips and techniques to boost their confidence in cooking at home.
Please note: registration is for the full four-week series.
To register, contact our Dietitian, Erin, at 705-324-7323 ext. 135.
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Pickleball Update
As of September 22, Pickleball has moved from the Bobcaygeon Curling Club to Bobcaygeon Public School, where it will continue to be held until April 2026. Games take place Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7:00–9:00 p.m.
We sincerely thank the Curling Club for once again hosting us during the spring and summer season!
| | | Save the Date: Merry Movie & Magical Moments! | | |
Kick off the holiday season with Community Care at Century Cinemas 3 on November 23, 2025! Join us for a heartwarming screening of the beloved holiday classic Elf, starring Will Ferrell. This family-friendly event is the perfect way to enjoy festive cheer while supporting the Community Care Foundation.
Every ticket sold helps brighten the lives of our neighbours in need through our Subsidy Program, which ensures essential services remain accessible to everyone in the City of Kawartha Lakes.
Tickets are limited—bring the family, friends, or come solo and leave with your heart full of holiday spirit. Buy your tickets today at merrymovie.ccckl.ca and help make the season merrier, together!
| | Advance Care Planning Information Day | | |
Community Care invites you to our Hospice Memorial Service on November 19, 7:00–8:00 PM at Celebrations, 35 Lindsay St. N, Lindsay. This service is a time for reflection and remembrance, allowing us to honor and revisit memories of loved ones who have passed. All are welcome to attend.
If you would like your loved one’s name honoured during the service, please email jcraig@ccckl.ca or share their name when you arrive at the Memorial Service.
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As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we’re looking back at memorable moments from past newsletters.
In 2007, Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes received approval to move forward with the development of a Community Health Centre, which was a milestone that reflected years of planning and community commitment. This step opened the door to expanding access to primary care and supportive health services across Kawartha Lakes. Today, our Community Health Centre stands strong in Lindsay at our purpose-built location at 21 Angeline Street North, continuing to serve the community.
Take a look at the full page below and enjoy a glimpse into our roots!
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Let's Do Lunch!
Check out our delicious autumn lunches on offer this October.
| | Reserve a spot at our Diners Club this month! | | 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!
| | 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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