WELCH is the word…and it’s worth DOUBLE POINTS for County seniors!
WELCH is the word …and it’s worth DOUBLE POINTS for County seniors! TRIPLE-WORD SCORE:Welch LLP is matching donations dollar for dollar, up to $5,000, to support the County Seniors’ Centre Capital Campaign. How it works:Every dollar donated between now and February 14 is matched, instantly doubling your impact and helping seniors live well, stay active, […]
Rotary Club of Picton Donates $2,000 to Support the County Seniors’ Centre
Prince Edward Community Care for Seniors is pleased to announce a generous $2,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Picton in support of the County Seniors’ Centre. Rick Jones, past president of the Rotary Club of Picton, presented the cheque to Community Care board member Barinder Gill. “Rotary builds on the power of human connection […]
Community Support Services are deeply rooted in local communities
On September 26, Community Care for Seniors met Bay of Quinte MPP Tyler Allsopp to share information on community support services. Older adults are the fastest growing age category in Ontario and currently 35 percent of County residents are over the age of 65—nearly double the provincial average. Services for seniors are critical to the […]
Aidan Haley: Artist, Mentor, and Donor
Aidan Haley: Artist, Mentor, and Donor Aidan Haley has created more than 2,000 paintings, selling over 1,400 and donating more than 150 to charities—including two acrylics on canvas recently gifted to the County Seniors’ Centre. “We’ve lived in Prince Edward County for the past 25 years, and I’m sure it has added 20 years to […]
County Seniors’ Centre Helps Combat Social Isolation
What started with one person has quickly grown into a lively weekly gathering for coffee, conversation and connection each Friday morning at the County Seniors’ Centre. A report from Community Care for Seniors, funded by the Retired Teachers of Ontario Foundation, highlighted the urgent need for a County Seniors’ Centre to reduce isolation among older […]
Community Care volunteers recognized for years of service
Community Care volunteers recognized for years of service at Ontario Volunteer Service Awards Each year, the Government of Ontario invites not for profit organizations to nominate six volunteers to be recognized for their long and dedicated service. Prince Edward Community Care proudly submitted the names of six outstanding individuals. If we could, we would nominate […]
Vera Godfroy enjoys volunteering and most of all she likes the wonderful people
Each week, more than 20 walkers enjoy social time and exercise at the Picton indoor supervised walking program offered by the Prince Edward Community Care for Seniors. At a spry 95 years of age, Vera Godfroy (left) volunteers one day a week. A partnership between Prince Edward Community Care and the local school board has […]
Peggy Hallward: A Life of Giving Back
Peggy has witnessed firsthand the impact of volunteering on the lives of seniors in the community. Peggy Hallward: A Life of Giving Back After a rewarding career with Environment Canada, Peggy Hallward embraced retirement with the same energy she brought to her work. Every morning, before her children stirred, she would knit and then head […]
Community Care Launches Bold Plan for Permanent County Seniors’ Centre in Picton
Picton, ON — June 23, 2025 — After nearly 50 years of supporting older adults in Prince Edward County, Community Care has announced its most ambitious initiative yet: the establishment of a permanent County Seniors’ Centre at 74 King Street in Picton. At an official launch and ribbon-cutting ceremony, Community Care unveiled its vision for […]
A tradition to deliver Meals on Wheels
Delivering Meal on Wheels in the month of May has become a tradition for Mike Branscombe, Fire Prevention Officer with Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue. Since 2019, Branscombe not only helps with delivering the meals, but while doing so, takes the opportunity to chat with clients, talk fire safety, and will check fire and […]