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 vitality of many of Prince Edward County’s residents. Everyone needs community support services — if not today, then at some point in their lives. From Meals on Wheels and transportation to medical appointments, exercise classes, friendly visiting, and more, community support services are deeply rooted in local communities. In the past year, Prince Edward Community Care delivered over 1,000 active living programs to more than

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 our lives,” says 88-year-old Aidan. “I’m glad to donate these paintings. We enjoyed Tai Chi and Wii Bowling at the Seniors’ Centre and our trophy still sits in the living room. I still have the will to participate, but not the ability.” A self-taught, intuitive artist specializing in Canadian landscapes, Aidan retired early from a career in industrial sales, turning his energy to gardening and

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 the Centre—a central, fully accessible, and welcoming space where older adults can come together for recreation, learning, social connection, and community engagement. “This is about more than just purchasing a building,” said Peter Landry, President of the Prince Edward Community Care for Seniors Association. “It’s about creating a space where older adults can connect, thrive, and feel a strong sense of belonging. We’re grateful to

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 carbon monoxide alarms for clients who need assistance. “Community Care is always there when I’m helping with elderly people,” said Branscombe about the various community programs that he works on with The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association. “I like meeting people, talking to them, seeing if there’s anything we can do as a community partner to help out with fire safety.” In