Coming Monthly Events June 2009



Advance Care Planning – June 3rd
Join in a conversation about Advance Care Planning with Joscelyn Matthewman, a nurse with the Prince Edward Family Health Team. A maximum of 10 people will meet with Joscelyn in the Activity Room at Prince Edward Community Care to discuss how you can plan for a day when you can’t speak for yourself. Participants will receive a 14 page booklet with information on what to consider as you prepare advanced directives or a living will.  Registration is required for this free session being held on Wednesday, June 3 from 2-4pm. Call  The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association at 613-476-7493 to register your name. 

55 ALIVE Mature Driving Classroom Refresher Course- June 11th
A 55-Alive safe driving course will be held on Thursday, June 11th in Picton sponsored by Prince Edward Community Care, and will run from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.  This is a driver retraining program was developed by the Canada Safety Council and is designed specifically to help older drivers improve their driving skills.  The cost is $30.00 per person, which includes workbook, refreshments and a light lunch.  Call 613-476-7493 to register or for more information. 

The Circle of Care - June 15th
The Dementia Network of Hastings & Prince Edward is offering a free, training opportunity for volunteers who work with people with dementia. “The Circle of Care” is a day-long workshop that is focused on helping volunteers develop specialized knowledge and training to work  more effectively and comfortably with those who have Alzheimer Disease and other related dementia.  Registration is required and lunch is included at this free event.  For more information and to register, please call The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association at 613-476-7493.

Sophiasburgh Seniors’ Dinner - Wednesday, June 17th
The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association is holding a Seniors’ Dinner in Demorestville at the  Friendship United Church Hall, on Wednesday, June 17th  at 12 noon.  Catering is by the Wooden Spoon.   After the dinner there will be a screening of the video “Why Don’t We Do It In Our Sleeves?”  Learn how to cough and sneeze in a way that won’t infect other people.  In a fun way, the video gives a message to remember.  This dinner offers an opportunity to get out and meet with your friends and neighbours, and have a delicious hot lunch. The caterer is the Wooden Spoon and the menu this month is pork chops, mashed potatoes, carrots, coleslaw and jello with whipped cream for dessert.   The cost is $7.50.  Attendance is by reservation only. Call 613-476-7493 to reserve your place by no later than Monday at 12:00 noon.  Bring your own plate, cup and cutlery.
 
Picton Seniors’ Dinner - Wednesday, June 24th
Prince Edward Community Care is holding a Seniors’ Dinner in Picton at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 78, on Wednesday, June 17th  at 12 noon.  The caterer is the Wooden Spoon and the menu this month is pork chops, mashed potatoes, carrots, coleslaw and jello with whipped cream for dessert.  The guest speaker will be John Poneta from the Friends of Birdhouse City.   This dinner is a great opportunity to get out and meet with your friends and neighbours and have a  delicious hot lunch.  Attendance is by reservation only.  The cost is $7.50.   Call 613-476-7493 to reserve your place by no later than Monday at 12:00 noon.  Bring your own plate, cup and cutlery. 

Living well with a chronic disease - continues until June 19th
A Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop series started May 15th in Picton.  With this 6 week workshop series participants will learn: techniques to deal with frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation; exercise; communication; nutrition; medication; problem solving; decision making; and how to develop a personal action plan.  The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association, in partnership with the Prince Edward Family Health Team are co-sponsoring this workshop series.  It’s too late to join this series of workshops but you can register your name for the series that will be held this fall in Wellington.  To register or for more information please call 613-476-7493.  The cost is $35.00 which includes a 400 page reference book. A spouse or family member may also attend for an additional $15.00. 

Day - Friday, June 26th
Prince Edward Community Care volunteers will be stationed throughout Picton, Bloomfield and Wellington to sell tags in support of programs to help seniors stay living at home.  Please give generously. 

Office closed  Canada Day - Wednesday, July 1 st  
The Prince Edward Community Care office will be closed Wednesday, June 1st  for Canada Day.   Meals on Wheels will be delivered as usual on this day.   www.communitycareforseniors.org



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