Welcome To Our May Newsletter | | |
Welcome to the May edition of our Community Care newsletter! In this issue we countdown to Hike for Hospice, share an invite to our upcoming virtual cooking class, and much more!
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The Countdown Is On for the 22nd Annual
Hike for Hospice!
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There’s still time to register for the 22nd Annual Hike for Hospice taking place on June 7, 2026!
Join us as our community comes together to support compassionate, end-of-life care close to home. Every step taken helps provide comfort, dignity, and support to individuals and families when they need it most.
Thanks to the incredible support of our community, we have already raised more than $20,000 toward our $39,000 fundraising goal — and we’re not done yet!
This year’s event will also feature plenty of family-friendly fun, including pizza provided by Domino’s Lindsay, face painting by FaceIt By Christy, ice cream and chocolate milk from Kawartha Dairy, and even special treats for four-legged friends courtesy of Global Pet Foods Lindsay.
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Why Lynne Hikes
Lynne Alexander became one of our top Hike for Hospice fundraisers after experiencing firsthand the compassion and support Hospice provides. Read her story to learn how Hospice care has impacted her life and why events like Hike for Hospice matter so deeply.
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Whether you hike in honour of a loved one, to support hospice care in our community, or simply to make a difference, your participation has a meaningful impact.
Register today at www.hikeforhospice.ca
Unable to attend? Donations are always welcome and greatly appreciated.
A heartfelt thank you to all of our sponsors for helping make this important community event possible through your generosity and support.
Have questions? We’re here to help! Get in touch at foundation@ccckl.ca
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Thank You To Our Sponsors!
A heartfelt thank you to all of our sponsors for helping make this important community event possible through your generosity and support!
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| | Highlights from Last Year's Hike for Hospice | | Friendly Connection Program | |
Virtual Tea Biscuit Cooking Class
Wednesday June 3rd, 12:15PM - 1:30PM on Zoom
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Connect from the comfort of home for a welcoming virtual cooking demonstration as part of our Friendly Connection Series. Food Services Supervisor Teri Wentworth will guide participants through making homemade tea biscuits during this fun and interactive Zoom session.
Participants can access the recipe and ingredient list ahead of time so they can bake along at home if they wish.
Whether you’re looking to try something new, enjoy a shared activity, or connect with others, we’d love to have you join us online.
Get the tea biscuit recipe and register on Zoom by visiting https://ccckl.ca/events/friendly-connection-cooking-class/
For help registering or getting connected on Zoom, contact:
📧 hssinfo@ccckl.ca
📞 705-324-7323 option 5
| | | Upcoming Community Events | |
AccessAbility in Motion
May 30
Community Care is proud to be participating in AccessAbility in Motion on May 30, a free community event at I.E. Weldon Secondary School organized by Ampere to launch National AccessAbility Week.
This interactive, come-and-go event is designed to celebrate accessibility, inclusion, and belonging through movement, technology, conversation, and community connection. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore accessibility through experiences focused on play, work, and innovation while connecting with local organizations and resources.
We’re excited to join community partners in helping create a welcoming space where people can learn, connect, and discover opportunities and supports available throughout our community.
Visit https://amp.ca/national-accessability-week/ for more information about this event and give Ampere a follow on social media for more upcoming AccessAbility Week events!
We hope to see you there!
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Kawartha Lakes Pride Queer Wellness Fair at 21 Angeline St. N.
June 5
Community Care is excited to welcome Kawartha Lakes Pride to 21 Angeline St. N. on Friday, June 5 for their Queer Wellness Fair, taking place from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
This free community event will bring together local organizations, wellness resources, and community partners for an afternoon focused on connection, support, inclusion, and well-being. Attendees are invited to explore information booths, connect with local services, and learn more about supports available throughout the community.
All are welcome to attend. Community members are warmly encouraged to stop by, explore the fair, and take part in this welcoming and inclusive event.
Email kawarthaspride@gmail.com with any questions about this event and be sure to follow them to keep up to date with all upcoming Pride Week events!
| | | Community Care 50/50 Draw is Here! | | | | |
Feeling lucky? Our Community Care 50/50 Draw is now live, giving you the chance to win while supporting programs and services that make a difference across our community.
Tickets can be purchased online at lottery.ccckl.ca.
We’re also excited to share that this first draw is proudly sponsored by KRGinsure. Thanks to their generous support, there will be an Early Bird Prize of $500 drawn on June 19, followed by the Grand Prize Draw on June 30.
Every ticket purchased helps support the important work of Community Care while giving you the chance to take home a growing jackpot.
Get your tickets today and help support compassionate care close to home!
| | Reminder: Friendly Visiting Activity Bin Donations | | |
There's still time to support to our Friendly Visiting Program by donating items for our new activity bins!
These activity bins are being created to help volunteers engage with clients during visits through games, conversation starters, reading materials, and other interactive activities that encourage connection and stimulation.
We’ve already received some wonderful donations, including colourful activity supplies generously provided by our neighbours at Crayola Canada. The photo below highlights some of the amazing items donated so far that will help create meaningful moments for clients across our community.
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We are accepting new or gently used items (complete and in good condition), including:
- Colouring books, word searches, and crosswords
- Easy-to-follow board games for two players (e.g., Scrabble, Snakes and Ladders)
- Trivia cards or games
- Memory match games
- Decks of cards
- Dominoes
- Books with short stories (great for reading aloud)
- Magazines
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Donations can be dropped off Mondays-Fridays between 8:30-4:30 at:
📍 152 Angeline St. N., Lindsay
📍 70 Murray St., Fenelon Falls
Donations are accepted until May 29th.
If you have items to donate but are unable to make a drop off, please get in touch with us at hssinfo@ccckl.ca or call 705-324-7323 ext. 225.
Your support will help create meaningful moments of connection for those who need it most. Thank you for helping us make a difference!
| | Join One of Our Boards of Directors! | | Janice Craig Recognized During Victims and Survivors of Crime Week | | | | |
We are proud to celebrate Janice Craig, our Bereavement Program Coordinator, for being recognized by Kawartha Haliburton Victim Services during Victims and Survivors of Crime Week (May 10–16).
Janice was honoured at a special recognition event in Orillia that highlighted “The Power of Collaboration” and recognized individuals and organizations making a positive impact in supporting victims and survivors of crime across Ontario.
Through her role at Community Care, Janice has worked closely with Victim Services to provide bereavement training and compassionate support for individuals and families navigating grief, trauma, and loss.
We congratulate Janice on this well-deserved recognition and thank her for the compassion, care, and dedication she brings to our community every day.
| | June Wellness Connections Session | | |
Eating Well for Diabetes Prevention
Thursday June 11th, 1:30 – 3 pm
Explore practical, everyday strategies to support healthy blood sugar and reduce your risk of diabetes. In this session, a registered dietitian will share clear, evidence-informed guidance on balanced eating, building sustainable habits, and making food choices that fit your lifestyle. You’ll learn how nutrition plays a key role in prevention, along with simple tips you can apply right away.
Learn more and register at ccckl.ca/wellness-connections/
| | CCCKL Wellness Program Calendar | Check out all our upcoming wellness programs this June! Click the calendar below for a larger PDF version that you can view and download. | | |
Let's Do Lunch!
Join us at our Diners Club for some warm and tasty meals, all freshly prepared by our team.
| | 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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CARE FOR ALL AGES
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