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Issue #230 April 4th,2016 Feeding Our Curiosity, Uncovering Strengths
F O C U S
174 Oliver Road, PO Box 1087, Campbellford, ON
1-866-514-5774 or www.commcare.ca
Successful Cash Prize Elimination Draw!
Now that all the expenses have been tallied and the happy prize winners have been notified I wanted to update our
FOCUS readers on this fundraising event.
This is the second large raffle that CCN has done over the past three years. The first was the ‘Car Elimination Draw’
and this past one a ‘Cash Prize Elimination Draw’ with the grand prize being $10,000.
Pat Young from Brighton, the Grand Prize winner, was pictured in the FOCUS receiving her winnings and I am sure is
well on the way to deciding how to use this unexpected windfall. Congratulations.
In total, once over $21,000 in cash prizes were delivered to winners CCN was able to realize over $11,000 in net
funds raised. This amount will be used towards delivering programs throughout the communities served by
Community Care Northumberland.
I want to say a special thank you to the volunteers who were part of the Committee that organized this fundraiser
and ensured that tickets were available, organized ticket selling venues and helped out during draw day. The
following individuals - Volunteers; Dan Pearson (Chair) – Colborne, Angela Hook – Trent Hills, Krista Sullivan –
Brighton and staff members; Alicia Vandine, Sheri Birney, Charlotte Clay-Ireland, Sherry Gibson and Cheryl
McFarlane all deserve a round of applause for their efforts.
The need for financial support from our communities continue to grow as our client population increases in needs.
Without volunteers stepping forward in helping to plan and recruit others to join their efforts we would not see the
success that we do every day. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
So, stay tuned for our next big fundraiser – ‘Move for What Matters’ – Brighton Memorial Park on May 1st
supporting CCN Hospice Palliative Care Program.
Trish Baird, Executive Director
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CCN In the News: New Partnership in Colborne
Community Care Northumberland (CCN) has organized a new spring session of exercise classes for seniors in
Colborne thanks to a sponsorship from Downey Pharmacy.
Pictured left: (L-R) Tamer Elokda and Stephanie Hennessy
from Downey Pharmacy presenting a cheque to Community
Care Northumberland.
Downey Pharmacy provided a sponsorship of $750.00 to help
Community Care Northumberland offset the cost of rental at
the Keeler Centre so that they could continue to deliver their
classes free of charge to seniors. The new class runs Tuesdays
and Thursdays at 10:00 am – 11:00 am.
“Downey Pharmacy has been part of Colborne for 40 years
and we feel it is our commitment to support seniors in our
community,” said Tamer Elokda – Owner Downey Pharmacy.
This free program for seniors will be led by a trained health care professional from Closing the Gap. Participants
will complete a screening questionnaire so that exercises can be modified for them to help ensure their safety.
“Our exercise classes are designed to work on strength and balance for seniors,” said Trish Baird – Executive
Director of Community Care Northumberland. “The classes are not intimidating and participants are encouraged
to go at their own speed.”
Class Summary:
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays Location: Keeler Centre, 80 Division Street, Colborne, Ontario Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am If you would like more information about this free exercise class for seniors in Colborne please contact Brenda at the CCN office in Colborne – (905) 355-2989.
Tamer is extending the pictured left
coupon to all FOCUS readers. If you
are in Colborne, clip it and drop in to
the store located at 11 King Street East
in downtown Colborne.
March is the annual March for Meals Month. Community Care Northumberland has enlisted
elected officials, students, and service groups to help deliver meals within the County. On
March 20th, Cobourg, Mayor Gil Brocanier and Mayor Mark Lovshin assisted during one of its
weekly delivery dates. http://www.commcare.ca/march.html
Pictured left : (L-R) - Extendicare Staff, Mike
Gibson—CCN Driver, Larry Herron—CCN Driver,
Mayor Gil Brocannier—Cobourg, Meals on Wheels
Volunteers—Cobourg.
Pictured right: (L-R) Mayor Mark Lovshin and Meals on Wheels
Volunteer for rural route.
Submitted by: Alicia Vandine, RCR Coordinator
CCN In The News: March for Meals in Trent Hills
Members of the Move for What Matters Committee will be at the event to answer your questions. They will have details about this upcoming event, extra pledge and registration forms.
Volunteers: Have you got your invitation yet?
Date: Friday, April 15th, 2016
Location: Alnwick Civic Centre Address: 9059 County Road 45, Roseneath Time: 11am—2:pm
RSVP to your local office by April 8th, 2016.
Volunteer Event—Sneak Peak
Sneak
Peek
Trent Hills Program Update
Our Personal Distress Alarms have been very helpful to many members of the community. For a low cost of $15/
month clients, and their caregivers, have some relief in knowing that they are able to push a pendant in the event
of an emergency to get help. A staff member will install the unit into the client’s home and explain the process in
detail. It is ideal for:
Elderly people living alone
People with medical problems
People concerned about being alone
The wireless transmitter can be both a pendant and a wristband, is sealed for complete water resistance so it can
be worn in the bath or the shower. There is a 24 hour test signal sent to the monitoring station at Trent Security
Systems so that the status is constantly monitored.
Currently we have a few units available if anyone is interested, or knows someone that may benefit from this
service. Please contact the Campbellford office at (705) 653-1411 for more information.
Submitted by: Natisha Debutte, Program Coordinator
Many people are interested in eating less meat but don't
want to give up great flavour in their food. One solution is to
look to the cuisines of other countries and incorporate them
into your cooking. In this recent workshop, Dorothy Fletcher
took participants on a whirlwind taste tour from a curry in
India to a tagine in Morocco to an Asian salad--and much
more.
To receive information about upcoming workshops—please
contact Gail in the Brighton office - (613)475-4190.
Vegetarian Cooking with Global Flair Workshop
Community Bulletin Board