Report to Members for 2006

December 2006

Community Care’s Vision:
The freedom and dignity of choice; the comfort of home; a passion for volunteers.

Mission Statement:
To assist older people to live in a home environment in reasonable independence.

Volunteer Positions Available
Do you, or anyone you know, have 3 hours to spare a week to drive seniors to medical appointments or essential shopping? If so, please stop by the office to discuss this volunteer opportunity with a co-ordinator. Volunteer drivers are needed in all areas of Prince Edward County.

Membership
THE HUMAN ELEMENT
It has been suggested, that any organization (and Community Care is no exception) may quite easily be compared to a person. This is said because over the years, the qualities so reflective of our basic humanity, help develop an organization’s character and shape its personality.

In all of this, people are the critical factor. The staff, the volunteers, the members at large who by dint of their interest and the support accorded in so many ways, are the ones who make an organization come alive and give it muscle. They enable it to exist within its related community as a significant entity. Something that would be missed by many, if its presence were suddenly to be removed from the scene, and only an empty space existed where it once flourished.

As a consequence, how important it is that everyone now associated with Community Care recognize that they are much a part of all that it has come to be, and continues to do. This applies as well to those not involved in any regular or “hands-on” activity with clients, but who purchase a membership, or make a donation. All support provided whatever its nature, helps to maintain the services of those who have the talent and training required of staff people. This makes possible the provision of “faces” that smile, “ears” ready to listen; “eyes” open to opportunities to help; “voices” to speak words of advice and assurance; together with “wills” to intercede; “hearts” that feel; “hands” that reach out; and “feet” that take caring people wherever they need to go.

So, members of Community Care - thank you for being you, and for all that you do and/or help make possible, which when seen through our eyes is doubtless, much more than you realize. The reality is simply this. Down through the years, and because of people like you, we have become what we are. A very human and caring organization - and for this we are grateful!

Stan Whitehouse
Membership Chair

25 Years of Meals on Wheels!
On Friday, October 28th Community Care for Seniors celebrated 25 years of Meals on Wheels in Prince Edward County with a party at the Community Centre. Bau St-Cyr, Executive Director of a Meals on Wheels program in Ottawa was the guest speaker who spoke about the history and the future of Meals on Wheels. Certificates of appreciation were awarded to meal providers and to service club volunteers who deliver the meals, to recognize their support over the years. The volunteer of the year award was presented to Joan & Peter Thissen who have been volunteering with the Meals on Wheels program since its’ inception. Brad DeMille entertained the group on guitar.

Caregiver Support Group
Community Care for Seniors welcomes anyone who has taken on the role of caring for an older person to attend a support group. A wide array of resource materials are available for loan. The group meets on Tuesdays for 6 weeks, at no cost, in the Community Care office. Topics include; "caring for yourself, while caring for someone else", "changing relationships", "impact on the caregivers life", "the many sides of grief, loss and mourning" and more, depending upon the interests and needs of the group participants. Please call for the next session dates.

Computer Workshops
The Senior’s Technology Centre is now open and booking for computer workshops. The courses are specifically designed for seniors who are computer novices. Each course is a total of 4 hours, held over 2 days. There are only 4 spots for each workshop, so book early! The cost is $15.00 per student, per workshop, including the course manual and coffee/tea.

Come In & Ask
Community Care’s newest Senior’s Technology program is called “Come In & Ask” and is held on Friday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 am. A volunteer is on hand to answer questions about navigating the internet, word processing, etc. This program is open to students of Community Care’s computer workshops. There is no charge to attend, but a small fee will be applied for printing. People are asked to call in advance to book computer time.

Bus Trip
"The Gold Rush 2006" - Shake off the winter blahs at the Auberge Memphré Magag Quebec. March 14, 15, 16, & 17. This all-inclusive trip of 4 days and 3 nights with luxury bus, accommodation, all meals, 2 local tours, entertainment, indoor swimming pool & activities, is a great trip for seniors. To find out more or to book a seat call the Community Care office, 476-7493.

Gift Ideas
This Christmas people can honour someone they love with a donation to Prince Edward Community Care for Seniors. A Christmas card acknowledging the donation will be sent to the recipient.

Other unique gift ideas from Community Care:

"Seniors Sing Along with Mike" CD $10
Community Care Cookbooks $5
Gift certificates are available for all programs and services. A gift of Meals on Wheels®, foot care, Seniors’ Dinners, or even for an upcoming bus trip would bring smiles on Christmas Day.

Annual General Meeting
Date: Thursday, June 22nd, 2006.
Agenda: audited financial statements, selection of the auditor, and election of the Board of Directors. To be held at 12:30 p.m. at the Community Care office, The Armoury, 206 Main Street, Picton.

For more information:

Community Care at The Armoury, 206 Main Street, Picton, ON K0K 2T0
Telephone: (613)476-7493
Fax: (613)476-7728
Website: www.communitycareforseniors.org
Email: communitycare@on.aibn.com

Season’s Greetings!

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Newsletter Archives

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December 2000

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Referrals:
If you know someone who could use our help, ask the person to contact us:
Telephone 476-7493
E-mail communitycare@on.aibn.com
Website www.communitycareforseniors.org

The Prince Edward Community Care for Seniors
The Armoury
206 Main St., Suite 3A
Picton, Ontario, KOK 2T0
Phone: (613) 476-7493
Fax: (613) 476-7728
E-mail: communitycare@on.aibn.com

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