Why I volunteer by Carole Thimidis There’s very few organizations that need to raise money, that could function without volunteers. I volunteer with organizations whose role it is to help others. Most of these organizations couldn’t manage without all the good people who give their time so freely. We work hard, are reliable and are essential to raising funds needed to continue to be able to serve our community. Which brings us joy in that we have a purpose. The other side of volunteering is what we, the volunteers get from giving our time freely. We meet others, sometimes like ourselves and sometimes very different. Volunteering brings together people whose backgrounds, experiences and lives are very disparate but because our

Congratulations to Abigail Young of Picton. Abigail, a PECI graduate, is the recipient of the Prince Edward Community Care for Seniors Foundation Maureen Finnegan Award for outstanding volunteer service to the community. Throughout high school Abigail volunteered with the ROC Youth Centre, Cadets, and assisted with afterschool activities and fundraisers. Abigail plans to continue their education at Ottawa University.

Congratulations to Taylor Thurston of Picton. Taylor, a PECI graduate, is the recipient of the The Prince Edward Community Care for Seniors Foundation Award. This award is presented to a deserving student proceeding to study in the field of Social Service Worker or Gerontology. Taylor will continue their education attending the Paramedic Program at Loyalist College in September. We wish Taylor all the best in their future endeavours.Pictured L- R Taylor Thurston receiving their award from Thrift Shop volunteer, Erin Walker.

Celebrate 25 Years of Community Care’s Thrift Shop! This year marks a very special milestone as Community Care’s Thrift Shop celebrates its 25th anniversary of serving our community. Since opening its doors in August 2001, the shop has become much more than a place to find affordable treasures, it has been and is  a welcoming gathering place where dedicated volunteers, generous donors, and loyal shoppers have come together to support Community Care’s programs and services. Enjoy the opportunity to hear inspiring stories from our volunteers as they reflect on the memories, friendships, and experiences that have shaped the Thrift Shop over the years. Learn about the important role volunteers play and discover how you can become part of this dedicated

The Hot Meals on Wheels program provides Prince Edward County residents aged 60 and older with consistent access to freshly prepared, nutritious meals delivered directly to their homes. This long‑standing service is a vital support for seniors who may experience difficulty with daily meal preparation or who benefit from the reliability of a balanced meal each day. A key feature of the program is the reassurance it offers both clients and their families: each delivery includes a courteous wellness check from a trained volunteer, ensuring that clients are safe, supported, and never without a caring point of contact.Meals are delivered at midday up to five days per week and are prepared in accordance with established nutritional guidelines. Trained volunteers ensure

In September 2009, the History Lives Here team launched a series of 10 highly produced, short video vignettes showcasing the rich history of Prince Edward County at Picton’s historic Regent Theatre. The History Moments were “popular history” features bringing to theatre audiences the many stories of early settlement, founding industries, prominent people, and significant events, which have shaped the history of this special place. Over the next decade, over 70 vignettes were created playing eight times a week before movies on The Regent screen until 2019 when COVID closed the theatre. But the series is now returning to The Regent’s big screen! This July excerpts from the series will play at The Regent as part of summer programming aimed at

The County Seniors’ Centre is proud to host a “Library Cart” for all to use. Books are provided courtesy of the County of Prince Edward Public Library & Archives. People are encouraged to enjoy the books, then feel free to pass on to a friend or return them to the Seniors’ Centre cart. This is one of many joint projects between Community Care and the Library. Community Care acquired 10 tablets and then gave them to the Library to manage loaning them to people who need them. Community Care volunteers deliver books to Library patrons. Library staff provide informational webinars to Community Care folks. In the photo, Community Care executive director, Debbie MacDonald Moynes watches Library CEO Barbara Sweet restock