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Summit Housing & Outreach Program’s work-from-home buddies!
If you would like your artwork to be displayed at our Wellness Awards please
email sparis@summit-housing.ca or nmandarino@summit-housing.ca
Maria M.
W RITERS CORNER:
Doves
“Once upon a time, for seven years I lived on the Grand River almost off the grid, long before it became
trendy. My neighbors were raccoons, eagles and owls. I loved the starry nights, moon over the water and
the myriad sights and sounds that nature provided.
Then, circumstances changed, and I found myself back in my 4th floor condo apartment in the midst of
busy Burlington. There I overlook the escarpment . . . and hectic Plains Road. Still, I enjoy being able to
walk to something more than the mailbox, and have a wonderful balcony garden.
This year, it was chilly in May and I delayed my planting. One day I moved a pot to catch some late day
sun, and noticed what looked like a flat, large, grey stone in the middle of a planter hanging from the rail.
I thought “how the h*** did that get there? Are rocks falling from the sky?” Just then, the stone started
flapping and flew into me before leaving with a screeching sound; I was equally startled. I looked in the
planter and there was a small nest with two eggs! I was mesmerized that a balcony frequented by cats,
had become a nesting site for Doves.
In a few days I saw they hatched and when being fed I could see their marble-size heads atop a scrawny
alien-like body. Most of the time they were hidden safely under the parent.
It was like watching time lapse photography, as the babies quickly grew and were soon fully feathered,
and larger than a sparrow.
Within a few weeks, they
were madly flapping their
wings preparing to leave
the nest, the parents
attending less each day,
and eventually the little
ones flew off into the
blue, leaving me only pho-
tographs and memories.
I believe it was a gift from
beyond, an up-close real-
life miracle that will forev-
er live in my heart.”
-Debra
Links to Halton Libraries:
Burlington- www.bpl.on.ca
Georgetown/Acton-www.hhpl.on.ca
Oakville- www.opl.on.ca
Milton- www.mpl.on.ca
Many Libraries are doing curbside pickup nowEmployee Spotlight interview!
Each month, we will be interviewing a Summit Staff member. This month features:
Valeska Tobar– Interim Manager, Case Management & Health and Wellness Programs
When did you start working for Summit? Do you have a favorite quote?
I started in August of 2016. “There is only one happiness in this life, to love and
Before working at Summit Housing, what was the be loved.”
most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? What is your favorite childhood memory?
Delivering flyers to residents in apartment build- Road trips to far away beaches and amusement
ings. I was to drop the flyers into the mailbox slot parks
on their doors and sometimes the residents would What is the first concert you attended?
reject it with their hands by blocking it, throw it
Never attended a formal concert before! Always
back out, or they would see me in the hallway and
had a fear of going
yell, “not for my door!”.
What do you like to do on your days off?
How do you balance your career at Summit Hous-
ing and family? Sleep in, see friends and family, soak in the sun at a
beach when hot, explore new hiking trails, patios
Prioritize self-care and time management. Always
and watch reality tv
looking for ways to be more efficient with my time.
When I’m not working, my work cell is off. You’re happiest when?
What are 3 words to describe Summit Housing? I’m surrounded by nature and trees
Compassion, hard-workers, Support If you had to eat one meal, every day for the rest
of your life, what would it be?
What is the favorite part about working for Sum-
mit Housing? Well, if it is for the REST of my life, some type of
salad, rice, meat and veg…but my favourite food is
The ability to be mobile and flexible
definitely pasta.
Do you have a favorite newspaper, blog?
If you were an animal, what would you be?
No particular favourite, but when I jump on the in-
A wandering albatross! I want to be free and fly all
ternet I tend to jump from one blog to 50 others in
around the world
a span of an hour
Favorite travel spot/ Best vacation you have been
to?
Favourite travel spot so far has been the Dominican
Republic. Every time I go, it is better than the last
If you could interview one person (dead or alive), who
would it be? Anne Frank…so many Q’s for her!Food banks are listed as an essential service and will remain open throughout the pandemic but hours and services are subject
to change as the pandemic evolves. Always call before utilizing a service to confirm that no changes have been made.
BURLINGTON
Salvation Army, Burlington – Mainway, Food Bank - 5040 Mainway, Unit 9, Burlington, ON L7L 7G5
Open for usual food bank hours, Mon-Fri 9 am–11:30 am
www.salvationarmyburlingtonfamilyservices.ca / 905-637-3893
St Christopher’s Anglican Church - 662 Guelph Line, Burlington, ON L7R 3M8
Food Bank open Tue 3 pm-6 pm only offering food hampers 905-634-1809, stchristophersburlington.com/opendoors.html
Partnership West – www.partnershipwest.org Burlington – 1254 Plains Rd East, #1A. (905-637-2273) Open Monday –Thursday, 9:00 to 11:45 a.m. & Satur-
days 9:00 to 11:45 a.m. Or call/email the food bank for delivery.
Wellington Square United Church - 2121 Caroline St. Burlington.
Pre-packaged take-home-meal-bags available for pick up Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 12pm-4pm, no registration required, entrance through the back
doors of the church.
Burlington Food Bank - 1254 Plains Rd E, Unit 1A - Burlington, ON L7S 1W6
Shift to a “hamper model” delivery service:
* volunteers will prepare hampers containing a variety of balanced food supplies
* there will be limited options available to address specific needs, such as diapers, baby food and personal hygiene products
The Burlington Food Bank schedule will be unchanged, but no clients will be allowed in the Food Bank : Mon-Wed 9 am-11:45 am * Thu 9 am-11:45 am, 5
pm-7 pm * Fri 9 am-11:45 am * closed all holidays
Compass Point Bible Church - 1500 Kerns Rd. Burlington, ON L7P 3A7
Moving to delivery service after Mar 28 until further notice * contact for more information.
Second and fourth Sat of the month, 9:30 am-11 am, 905-336-0500
Burlington, Faith Christian Reformed Church - 2265 Mountainside Dr. (905-336-5353). Tuesday at 7:00pm.
Tansley United Church - tansleychurch.com. (905-335-0090) 2111 Walkers Line (Friday). Clients have to be there at 9:30 in order to pre-register. Please
give the church a call beforehand.
Food for Life - foodforlife.ca (905-635-1106 2258). Starting up a new program where food is delivered to clients – email goodfood@foodforlife.ca for details.
OAKVILLE NORTH HALTON
St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Nourishing Neighbours Food Bank - 3114 Acton Foodshare - 352 Queen St, Unit 6 - Acton, ON L7J 1R2 / 519-853-0457 -
Dundas Street West - 905-825-3364. Tue 8:30 am-11:45 am and 12:30 pm-2:30 pm
* Thu, 5 pm-6 pm Acton, St. Alban’s Anglican Church - (519-853-2711) 19 St. Alban’s Drive. City
Salvation Army, Oakville – Rebecca St, Food Bank - 1225 Rebecca St, Hall (parking lot). Bring your own bag. Thursday 10:30am.
Oakville. Acton, Bethel Christian Reformed Church - 365 Queen St. E. (519-853-2121).
* contact through email tsaoakvillecfs@cogeco.net or call 905-808-3406 Must call to receive a bag. Thursday morning.
for any assistance
Salvation Army, Acton – 130 Mill St. E, Food Bank - 130 Mill St E, Acton- con-
Clearview Church - 2300 Sheridan Garden Dr. Oakville, ON L6J 7R2 - tact 519-853-1140 for details
905-829-2242. * Mon, Wed, Fri 9 am-3 pm, Tue 9 am-2 pm
* Wed, 12:30pm.
* Must call to receive a bag of food, focus is on the Clearview Neighbour- Salvation Army, Georgetown – Mountainview Rd, Food Bank - Call for an ap-
hood. pointment - 905-877-1374 / 271 Mountainview Rd S. Georgetown, ON L7G 4Y5
Tue-Fri 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Fare Share Food Bank Oakville - 1240 Speers Road, Oakville.
* Mon 10 am-2 pm and Thu 3 pm-6:45pm. Georgetown Breadbasket - 49B Mountainview Rd N, Georgetown, 905-873-
* www.oakvillefoodbank.com, or phone 905-847-3988 3368
* Tues 5 pm-7 pm, Wed and Sat 8:30 am-12 noon
Kerr Street Mission, Oakville - 485 Kerr St, Oakville, ON L6K 3C6
Mon, 6 pm–8 pm, Tue, 10 am–12 pm, Wed, 10 am–12 pm, Thu, 10 am– Georgetown, St. John’s United Church – stjohnsuc.ca (905-877-2531) 11
12 pm and 6 pm–8 pm, Fri, 10 am–12 pm, Sat, 9 am–11 am, Sun, Guelph Street. Tuesday at 10:00am.
CLOSED Salvation Army, Khi Community, Milton, Food Bank - By appointment Mon,
*Contact Kerr Street Mission at 905-845-7485 admin@kerrstreet.com Wed, Fri 9 am-3 pm, Tue 9 am-2 pm, 820 Nipissing Rd, Unit 4, Milton
and we will try our best to get our food bags to you * contact through email info@khicommunity.com or call 905-875-1022
Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre - 905-257-6029 ext 101, Salvation Army, Khi Community, Milton, Infant Food Bank - Appointment only:
michelle@opnc.ca, 2200 Sawgrass Dr. Oakville Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please email or call Ashley McTavish
* Food for Life prepackage grocery bags, Wed 11:30 am-1 pm at amctavish@mcrc.on.ca or 905-876-1244 ext.155. You do not have to leave
* Contact by email or phone in advance. your car - staff members will bring your supplies out to you.The YMCA free for a limited time online!
You can take group exercise classes for all ages
right in your own home at no charge for a lim-
ited time! There are also sports classes and
more for our young people.
https://ymca360.org/
Resource Hub: Mental health and wellness
during the COVID-19 pandemic
https://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/
English/covid19
Get tips for coping with the ever changing
reality that we are facing
https://www.morneaushepell.com/ca-en/toolkit-
individuals?
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Peel Region is providing a helpful self
assessment tool for Covid-19
http://peelregion.ca/coronavirus/testing/
https://www.bigwhitewall.com/?lang=en-ca
Access to Regional Services during COVID-19
https://www.halton.ca/The-Region/About-Halton-Region/
Access-to-Regional-Services-during-COVID-19
CMHA—Free Call-In Counselling
289-291-5396
http://www.camh.ca/covid19While we are doing our part in adhering to social-distancing, we are working to find ways to continue
on as usual. During this time, we are have moved some of our Health & Wellness programs online. You
will be able to access these groups through Zoom (an online videoconferencing platform).
If you are interested in the following groups please call or email Nikki
Nmandarino@summit-housing.ca / 289-795-5847
Writing Group
Photography
Each Thursday we will meet to
share our pictures and chat!
Contact Nikki for Zoom details
Friday Social
Garden Group
Drop –in
Tool Talk
Book Club
Refer to our calendar on the last page of the newsletter
for dates and times!
Contact Nikki for information and to sign up:
nmandarino@summit-housing.ca / 289-795-5847G a rd e n G ro u p
JOIN OUR ONLINE GARDEN GROUP EVERY
FRIDAY AT 11:00AM-NOON!
Perennials (July 31, 2020)
Fall Harvesting (August 7, 2020)
Seed Saving (August 14, 2020)
Horticultural Therapy (August 21,
2020)
Apartment Growing (August 28, 2020)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/
j/8343740251
Meeting ID: 834 374 0251
Please call or email Morghan if you wish to attend a
class.
(905)-699-2912 / MBrett@summit-housing.caYou can also read
