Welcome To Our September Newsletter | | |
Welcome to the September edition of our Community Care newsletter!
From remembering and honouring loved ones at our upcoming Hospice Memorial Service to getting ready for a spooktacular morning at our Halloween Movie Bash, there’s plenty happening in our community this month. You’ll also find upcoming programs, stories of care, and more. Take a look at what’s happening at Community Care!
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| | Just a Couple Days Left to Get Your 50/50 Tickets! | | |
The next jackpot draw is happening September 30, and tickets start at just $5.
Choose from 1 for $5, 5 for $10, 20 for $20, or 100 for $50.
Your ticket gives you a chance to win while helping support Community Care’s programs and services throughout our community.
Get your tickets today:
lottery.ccckl.ca
Or visit the Foundation team at 152 Angeline St. N.
Every ticket helps keep our community moving!
| | | | Be There When It Matters Most | |
Become a Hospice Volunteer and be part of meaningful moments of connection, compassion and support. Whether it’s sharing a conversation, offering a listening ear or simply being present, hospice volunteers help ensure every person feels heard, valued and supported.
Our next Hospice Volunteer Training Program starts this October and will give you the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in our community.
| | Apply today and be the heart of hospice care. Call 705-324-7323 ext. 466 to learn more or visit www.ccckl.ca/volunteer to apply. | | |
Celebrate Halloween with a movie, costumes, prizes and plenty of fun!
The Community Care Foundation Halloween Movie Bash is coming to Century Cinema 3 in Lindsay on Saturday, October 31. Open to all ages, this family-friendly event is a great way to celebrate Halloween with the community.
Doors open at 9:30 a.m., with the movie starting at 10 a.m. Admission is just $5, and everyone is encouraged to come dressed in costume! There will also be raffle prizes and fun for everyone.
Get your tickets now at movie.ccckl.ca.
Grab your costume, bring your family and friends, and join us for a spooktacular morning!
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We invite you to join Hospice Services for a special evening of reflection and remembrance as we honour and remember loved ones who have died.
The Hospice Memorial Service offers a meaningful opportunity to pause, reflect, and revisit cherished memories in the company of others. All are welcome to attend, and you do not need to be an existing Hospice client to participate.
If you would like us to honour your loved one by name during the service, you can provide their name in advance by emailing franderson-lavender@ccckl.ca, or share their name with us when you arrive.
Date: November 17, 2026
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Celebrations, 35 Lindsay St. N., Lindsay, ON
We welcome you to join us as we create a space to honour the memories and stories that continue to connect us.
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| | Celebrating Our Summer Students | | | | |
This summer, Josh, Akshaya and Ella brought their energy, enthusiasm and fresh ideas to Community Care as our Summer Students. Their contributions supported important projects, helped strengthen our digital presence and even helped us identify new ways to work more efficiently.
To recognize their hard work and dedication, each student was recently presented with a Shining Star Award.
We’re incredibly grateful for everything they brought to our team this summer and are thrilled that they’ll be continuing with Community Care in a casual capacity. Congratulations, Josh, Akshaya and Ella!
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Do you have a Community Care staff member, volunteer, or board member who has made a difference in your life?
Let them know how much they mean to you by nominating them for a Shining Star Award.
Your nomination is a meaningful way to recognize someone who has gone above and beyond, and it also helps support the Community Care Foundation and its work to enhance Community Care’s programs and services.
Nominate your Shining Star today at https://ccckl.ca/shining-star/ and help us celebrate the people who make our community shine!
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For Peter and his wife, Heather, Community Care’s Transportation Services became about much more than getting to and from dialysis appointments.
When Peter needed kidney dialysis three times a week, Community Care drivers became a familiar and caring part of his routine. Over time, they learned his favourite song, helped with the little things, and became, in Heather’s words, “like family.”
Even after Peter passed away, one driver stopped by Heather’s home simply to check in on her. It was a small gesture that meant so much and showed Heather that the relationships built through care can last beyond the service itself.
Today, Heather is a Luminary Circle monthly donor, giving back to an organization that was there for her and Peter when they needed it most. Her story is a beautiful reminder of how monthly giving can help make moments of care possible for people and families throughout our community.
Read Peter and Heather’s full story at https://ccckl.ca/peter-and-heather/ and learn more about the Luminary Circle and how you can make a monthly gift.
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On Thursday, September 10, members of our community gathered at Old Mill Park to recognize Suicide Awareness Day and remember loved ones.
The gathering included poems, music and moments of reflection, followed by the placing of carnations in the river as a tribute to those who have been lost. It was a meaningful opportunity to come together, remember, and help reduce the stigma surrounding suicide.
| | Hospice Services offers opportunities for connection and support for individuals and families as they navigate their own grief journeys. To learn more or connect with a member of our Hospice Services team, visit www.ccckl.ca/hospice or call 705-324-7323 ext. 550. | | | October Wellness Connections Session | | |
Thursday October 8th, 1:30 – 3 pm
Our upcoming Wellness Connection is going to be a feedback and idea session. It will be a collaborative meeting designed to discuss new topics you may have for future Wellness Connection program themes.
Come and share your thoughts and ideas and let us know what you are thinking!
Learn more and register at ccckl.ca/wellness-connections/ or call 705-324-7323 ext. 181
| | Additional Wellness Updates | | |
Keep Walking With Us!
Our last Nordic Pole Walking group for the year will take place on Tuesday October 6th. We will announce dates in the coming weeks about our indoor winter walking program!
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Crafts & Chat
Our Crafts & Chat sessions are happening twice a month, offering a fun and relaxed opportunity to get creative with a crafting project of your choosing and enjoy some friendly conversation.
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Chair Yoga Is Back!
Chair Yoga has returned! Join us for gentle movement, stretching, and relaxation in a welcoming and accessible setting. No yoga experience is needed.
| | CCCKL Wellness Program Calendar | |
Check out all our upcoming wellness programs this October.
Click the calendar below for a larger PDF version that you can view and download.
| | | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | | | | |
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day.
We honour the Survivors of residential schools, the children who never returned home, and their families and communities. It is also an opportunity for all of us to reflect on the ongoing work of truth and reconciliation and our role in that journey.
At Community Care, we encourage our staff to wear orange and take a moment for reflection throughout the day.
Learn more about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and our planned reflection activities at https://ccckl.ca/ndtr/
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Let's Do Lunch!
Join us at our Diners Club for some warm and tasty meals, all freshly prepared by our team. Click the menu below for a larger PDF version that you can view and download.
| | Thanksgiving Office Hours | Please note that our Adult Day Program at 55 Mary St. W. in Lindsay will be closed to clients on Friday October 9th. | | | 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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