Miss Your Smiles
“This is a sad turn of events” said Genny Vincent, vice chair of the board of Prince Edward Community Care for Seniors. “As of today, September 26, we are no longer be able to purchase Meals on Wheels from QHC Prince Edward County Memorial. Community Care could not afford the 104% to 224% increase QHC […]
Truly Treasures
Community Care’s thrift shop is having its second anniversary. “We are constantly amazed at the items that people donate to the shop,” says Ralph Hall, Chair of Community Care. “There are over 40 volunteers who work in the thrift shop,” continues Hall. “We have great items to sell but our volunteers are truly the […]
In the black
At the Annual General Meeting held on June 26th, chair of the board of Prince Edward Community Care, Ralph Hall addressed those present, saying “we have had a challenging year and we have continued to meet our goal to assist older people to live in a home environment in reasonable independence.” Treasurer John A. Jackson […]
4th Annual Open House at The Armoury
The doors have been thrown open at The Armoury on Main Street in Picton to celebrate the 4th annual Open House. Plan to attend on Wednesday, June 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to find out about the services provided by the many agencies with offices on site. There will be displays in the […]
Community Care receives Trillium funding
The board of directors and staff of Community Care are thrilled to announce the receipt of $60,000.00 “capital” funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. This is funding dedicated to specific special projects. Community Care receives 60% of its annual operational budget from the Ontario Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care and the other 40% of […]
The Picton Seniors’ Dinner will continue throughout the summer
Debbie Moynes, Executive Director, announced today that arrangements have been finalized to hold the Picton Seniors’ Dinner in Picton during June, July, August and September. The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 78 has agreed to provide their meeting hall for this noon hour program on the third Wednesday of each month. The caterer has been engaged […]
Prince Edward Community Care Gets a Funding Boost
Doug Galt, MPP announced today increased funding for community support agencies. The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association was on the list of agencies to receive increased funding. Responding to the announcement, Genny Vincent, Vice Chair of the Prince Edward Community Care board of directors said “Prince Edward Community Care has only received […]
Stuff love and caring in senior’s stocking
Is that stocking for Mom and Dad, or Grandpa and Grandma, still hanging there empty? Finding appropriate gifts for senior members on your Christmas list can be frustrating, so Community Care for Seniors has assembled a selection of items to appeal to all tastes. The prices are right, and the items are geared to seniors’ […]
It’s party time for Prince Edward Community Care
Start with chicken dinner, add a touch of nostalgia, some tips on aging gracefully and finally some upbeat country music and you have the recipe for The Prince Edward County Community Care for Senior Association’s 25th anniversary party. The public celebration will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Prince Edward Community […]
Seniors Directory a little gold mine–but it’s free
Forget all that annoying small print in the phone book, those multi-choice buttons to press when you make a simple phone request. Coming soon to a location near you is an 89-page compact booklet that tells how to get help, services, advice and just plain stuff. The location is Prince Edward County Community Care […]