In December 2024, Ameliasburgh resident Judith Zelmanovits sustained a leg fracture while travelling in Mexico. Shortly after returning home, her husband George became ill, requiring surgery. “I knew that we needed help to continue living at home independently and my first call was to Prince Edward Community Care for Seniors to arrange Meals on Wheels,” said Judith. “They have been amazing, and I am grateful for all their services to help seniors live at home. “I enjoy the hot, nutritious meals delivered to our door and we also keep a supply of the frozen meals handy. The regular delivery of meals provides peace of mind, and no matter how busy volunteer driver Maggie is with deliveries, she always makes time

Community Paramedic Rob Woollard (middle), and Paramedic Student Matthew Montgomery (right), deliver a hot meal to Community Care client John Whittall. Photo by Keith Powell Delivering care in Picton The Eastern Ontario Community Paramedic Program (EOCPP) took part in delivering Meals on Wheels in Picton on March 21, 2025. Rob Woollard, Advanced Care Paramedic, and Loyalist College Paramedic Student Matthew Montgomery delivered hot and nutritious meals and shared information on their programs and services with seniors. “The opportunity to deliver Meals on Wheels is helpful to Community Paramedics,” says Woollard.   “Interacting with local seniors, letting people know that we are here for them, and educating people on how to access our services is beneficial to the community.” The EOCPP and

Bill Grieve of Wheelhouse and Occasions Catering and Debbie MacDonald Moynes, Executive Director of Prince Edward Community Care celebrate 15 years of building community joy and connection, as Bill prepared his final meal for the Meals on Wheels program on January 31. As the oldest of five children, Bill Grieve’s chores included helping his parents prepare meals. That eventually led him to a seven-year apprenticeship in Scotland working six days a week in a kitchen with one day off to go to school. “I left Scotland to come to Canada in 1975 with a friend to open a new Four Seasons Hotel for the Montreal Olympics,” says Grieve. Bill ended up working as a saucier and then went on to

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On behalf of the Prince Edward County Quilters’ Guild and The Comfort Quilt Committee, Hanne Simoes (left), and Elizabeth Hill (right), present beautiful hand crafted placemats to Keith Powell (middle) of The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association. A holiday season tradition – these placemats will be provided to clients of the Meals on Wheels program across Prince Edward County. Back to News

Gail Lynch, President of the Prince Edward County Lions Club, stopped by to present a cheque for $500.00 to Debbie MacDonald Moynes of Community Care (on right). We are extremely grateful to the Lions Club for their generosity. Together we help seniors live at home. Gail Lynch, President of the Prince Edward County Lions Club, stopped by to present a cheque for $500.00 to Debbie MacDonald Moynes of Community Care (on right). Back to News