January 2018 E-Update - Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes

January 2018 E-Update
        Below, you will find information about upcoming initiatives and events of Community Care, as
well as a summary of recent activities. For further information about any of the organization's events or
programs, contact Community Care at 705-324-7323.

                                 WHAT’S NEW AT COMMUNITY CARE

MORE PAYMENT OPTIONS NOW AVAILABLE
         We are very pleased to announce that beginning this month, Community Care clients who
receive Community Support Services bills will be able to pay their invoices online, as well as through
telephone banking or at a teller at their bank. In the next couple of weeks, all major financial institutions
will be set up to offer such options for payment of Community Care invoices.
         Banks will require the 14-digit client account number (from the payment stub at the top of the
invoice) to ensure that payments are credited to the correct account. For online payment, clients need
to choose “Community Care Kawartha Lakes” and enter the client number. Sample instructions will be
sent to clients with their invoices this month.
         If clients have questions or need additional information or assistance with the new payment
options, contact the Community Care Finance Department at 705-324-7323 ext 230.

STAYCATION RAFFLE RESULTS
      More than 1,200 tickets were sold in the 2nd annual Staycation fundraising raffle in support of
Community Care programs and services. Winning tickets were drawn Jan. 8. The winners are:
      1st prize – spa package at Eganridge Inn – Kim Tuckett, Coboconk
      2nd – a pie a month for a year from The Little Pie Shack – Joan Fontaine, Fenelon Falls
      3rd – overnight stay for 2 at Eganridge – Nate Watson, Fenelon Falls
      4th – catered dinner at home, from Nolan’s Restaurant – Lorraine Ashby, Bobcaygeon
      5th – two rounds of golf at Byrnell Golf Club – Vicky Webster, Lindsay
      Thanks to everyone who supported the raffle and helped raise more than $2,000 for Community
Care!

“TEA & TALK” ELDER ABUSE EDUCATION SERIES RETURNS
        The Haliburton Kawartha Lakes Elder Abuse Network’s popular “Tea & Talk For Seniors” series is
returning – the first free monthly event for the public to attend is next week. The “It’s Not Right:
Neighbours, Friends & Families Talk About Elder Abuse” session is on Tuesday, Jan. 23 (10 a.m.) at
Adelaide Place (84 Adelaide St. S., Lindsay). Tea & Talk events will be on the fourth Tuesday of each
month during 2018. Contact Elder Abuse Prevention Coordinator Shauna MacEachern (ext 278) for more
information or to register.

MOVING THROUGH GRIEF PROGRAM LAUNCHES IN BOBCAYGEON AND LINDSAY
        Grieving the death of a loved one is a very difficult journey, and will be unique for everyone. This
month, Community Care Hospice Services has begun two free Grief Support programs that will be
presented weekly in Bobcaygeon and Lindsay. The 10-week “Moving Through Grief” programs will be on
Thursdays at Trinity United Church in Bobcaygeon (10 a.m. to noon) and Mondays at Hospice Services
(6:30 to 8:30 p.m.). If you know someone who has recently experienced the death of a loved one and
could benefit from attending these sessions, please let them know that Hospice can support them
through their grief. People interested in attending can register by calling Hospice’s dedicated phone line
at 705-879-4123.

CAREGIVER CONNECTION CHANGES LOCATION
          The free monthly Caregiver Connection meetings offered in Fenelon Falls is switching locations
in order to better accommodate attendees. The sessions are now being held at 70 Murray St.
(Community Care office) on the second Tuesday of the month, 1:30 p.m.
          The meetings for family caregivers interested in connecting with others who share similar
experiences to explore the challenges of caregiving, practice self-care and gain and share new
knowledge and skills. Light refreshments are provided. Call us for more information or to register.
          Community Care also offers two monthly caregiver meetings for people caring for someone with
life-limiting or serious chronic illness. Those sessions are held at Hospice Services, 2 Kent St. W. in
Lindsay, on the second and fourth Wednesdays.
          Click Here for further information about the Caregiver Connection programs.

SAGES SESSIONS ADDED IN FENELON FALLS
        Community Care’s popular Sage Advice and Gentle Exercises for Seniors has added a second
day/week in Fenelon Falls. In addition to the regular Wednesday morning sessions, SAGES exercises for
seniors are now offered on most Monday mornings at 10 a.m. (excepting holidays) at the Senior Citizens
Club. Click Here for the full SAGES schedule. More changes are coming, so check the schedule regularly!

                                               REMINDERS

WE'RE ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER
        Remember, you can follow Community Care on Facebook & Twitter. For those who enjoy social
media, please look up "Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes", as well as the "Community Care
Foundation - Kawartha" and encourage others to "like" us and become Facebook friends, and follow us
on Twitter (@CommunityCareKL) to join our ongoing conversation about health.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE
         Information about programs and dates of upcoming events is available on the agency's Website.
Or, call Community Care at 70

HANDBAGS FOR HOSPICE – JANUARY 26 EVENT IS SOLD OUT
         The Community Care Foundation and everyone involved in the planning and presentation of the
  rd
3 annual “Handbags for Hospice” charity auction are thrilled to announce that the event is a sellout!
More than 200 tickets to the fundraising initiative have been sold. The event at the Admiral Inn ballroom
in Lindsay will support Community Care Hospice Services.
         Handbags for Hospice brings local residents together for an evening of purses, fun, friendship
and fundraising. The Community Care Foundation presents the event. The evening will include delicious
appetizers, and a silent and live auction of more than 75 purses, jewellery and other fashion items. Like
the two previous years, the evening will feature Layne, "The Auctionista," who brings many years of
experience and accomplishments to charity auctions. Her high energy auction style entertains and
inspires people to give while having a great night out socializing with friends, co-workers and colleagues.
         We are grateful to the many generous corporate sponsors of Handbags for Hospice:
        Gold Level: Boston Pizza & Canadian Tire, Lindsay
        Silver Level:    Cable Cable, Economy Wheels Nissan, Twine & Twig, Frost Whetter
                         Oaklin Insurance, Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group.
        Bronze Level:    Manley Motors, Lindsay Buick GMC, Lindsay KIA, Homestead Oxygen & Medical
                         Equipment.
        Friends:        Days Inn & Suites, Wards Lawyers, Lindsay Dry Cleaners.
        Media Sponsors: 91.9 BOB-FM Radio, Metroland Media (My Kawartha).

CIBC CONTINUES SUPPORT OF CANCER PROGRAMS
         Community Care’s Hospice Services has once again received generous financial backing for
cancer support programming. The Lindsay branch of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC)
recently presented a $5,000 gift for Hospice cancer support programs. This was the CIBC’s fourth
consecutive annual $5,000 gift towards the programs.
         Each month, Hospice presents the Living With Cancer program, as well as the Cancer Support
Group. Each program fills vital needs for local residents. Like all of Hospice’s programs, the services are
free of charge, and community support allows the organization to offer such programs that are not
covered by core government funding.
         Click Here for more information about Hospice cancer support programs.

JOAN AND LEN ARE OUR LATEST SHINING STARS
      Staff from Community Support Services collaborated earlier this month to present Shining Star
awards to Director of Community Support Services Joan Skelton and her husband Len, who is a valued
volunteer with our organization. Joan and Len were both recognized for the countless efforts they make
in going “above and beyond” when it comes to Community Care needs and activities. These often

include after-hours incidents and repair jobs that require Len’s MacGyver-like talents, and they both
always respond in a positive and quick manner.
      Congratulations and thanks to both of our stars. If anyone would like to nominate a staff or
volunteer for a Shining Star in recognition of outstanding effort, contact Toula Murchie of the
Community Care Foundation (705-324-7323 ext 163). A $25 donation with each nomination supports
the Foundation.