Welcome to the December edition of the Community Care newsletter! In this issue we share highlights from our annual Hospice Memorial Service, provide information on CCCKL services you can book online, and much more!



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Did you know you can register for CCCKL programs and services online? In partnership with the Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Ontario Health Team, we are pleased to offer a number of online registration and booking options for residents of Kawartha Lakes wishing to access our services.

Please note some services can be booked directly, while others require a registration, application or a referral from a health care provider.

*Please be advised that we are not receiving further applications for our Primary Care Clinic at this time. You can call 811 or visit ontario.ca/health811 to link with Health Care Connect to find a health care provider.

Have you heard about Health811?

Health811 is a free, secure and confidential service Ontarians can access 24/7 to receive health advice from a registered nurse, locate local health services and find trusted health information. Ontarians can call 811 (TTY: 1-866-797-0007), chat online or access resources online at ontario.ca/health811.

Health811 can help Ontarians with a number of services, such as finding a family doctor or nurse practitioner accepting new patients, accessing nutrition counselling by a registered dietitian, receiving colorectal cancer screening information, and much more. Visit ontario.ca/health811 to learn more!

On November 22nd Hospice Services hosted the Annual Memorial Service at Celebrations in Lindsay. It was a well-attended event and very meaningful for those who sought to remember and honour their loved ones who have died. Original music was written and performed by local artist Bill Dickinson. During the reading of the names, Hospice Volunteer Shirley Park shared her musical talents by playing the harp. As with last year, participants were invited to write the names of their loved ones on a paper leaf and place it on a lighted birch tree branch as part of the evening’s ceremonies. After the service, many enjoyed a cup of tea and shared a visit.

Hospice Services is here to help. When you reach out to us, you will find a comforting place, specialized programs and highly trained people to help transform hurt into hope. Visit our website or call us at 705-324-7323 ext 550 to learn more about our Hospice Services.

The holidays can be a joyous time and bring people together for gatherings and celebrations, however for some this time of the year can bring up difficult emotions and memories. Grief at any time can be tiring and challenging, and when special days and holidays approach, you may need to pay more attention to yourself and ask, “What do I most need now?”.

Visit our website to read our latest blog post and find some helpful tips from other bereaved people on how to care for yourself during the holidays. 

Our Meals on Wheels program is once again the recipient of the 100 Kids Who Care Christmas card campaign. Children from around Kawartha Lakes created beautiful and thoughtful Christmas cards for our Meals on Wheels clients to share warm wishes during the holiday season. These cards are being distributed to our Meals on Wheels clients this week in time for the holidays.

Thank you to 100 Kids Who Care for spreading happiness and joy to our clients!

Clients of our Meals on Wheels programs have also received beautiful hand crafted placemats from the Lindsay Creative Quilting Guild. These beautiful placemats will brighten the homes and the holidays for our many Meals on Wheels clients over the holiday season.

To all at the Lindsay Creative Quilting Guide, a heartfelt thanks for your generous gifts of kindness and caring!

A reminder that our Wellness Programs are taking a brief break during the holiday season. This includes Pickleball, Walk in the Halls and SAGES. These programs will not run from December 25^th to January 5^th. We look forward to seeing you all in 2024!

If you would like to learn more about our wellness programs, visit our website or you can contact us at 705-324-7323 or email wellness@ccckl.ca. 

Please note that pick up for the Good Food Box has moved to our new building at 21 Angeline St. N. Pick up for the Good Food Box is the third Tuesday of each month from 1:30 – 4:30. The next pickup will be January 16^th, 2024.

To learn more about the Good Food Box, visit our website or contact us at 705-324-7323 or email gfb@ccckl.ca

Our Community Care transportation vans have been out and about at the Santa Day Parades across Kawartha Lakes. Our beautiful vans fit right into the parades with its festive decorations. Thank you to all the volunteers and staff that lent their support and joined in on the festivities!

Coboconk

Lindsay

Fenelon Falls

Want to join Carolyn and Travis and work for Community Care? Visit our website to see our current job openings and apply today!

As the holiday season approaches, we find ourselves reflecting on the extraordinary journey we've shared throughout the year. It is with immense gratitude and appreciation that we reach out to you, our clients and community, to express our heartfelt thanks for the trust you have placed in Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes.

This year has been one of resilience, adaptability, and togetherness. Together, we have celebrated successes, faced challenges, and worked towards fostering a healthier and more connected community. This year saw the beginning of new programs, an increase in service delivery in many service areas, and the much anticipated opening of our new purpose-built Community Health Centre at 21 Angeline St. N. in Lindsay!

In the spirit of the holidays, we want to extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. May this season bring you moments of joy, reflection, and the warmth of shared connections. We acknowledge the role you play in creating a supportive and caring community. Each day we strive for excellence in providing care and support tailored to our community’s unique needs.

As we look back on the year, we are filled with gratitude for the privilege of serving you. Your partnership with us is a constant reminder of the impact that compassionate care can have on individuals and communities. Your feedback and collaboration have been instrumental in shaping the services we provide, and we are committed to continuing our journey together towards better health and quality of life.

Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and healthy holiday season!

Best wishes,

Ryan Alexander

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Check out our upcoming events and wellness programs below!

Diners Club

• Lindsay
• Fenelon Falls
• Burnt River
• Bethany

Community Based Exercise Classes

• Lindsay

Sages

• Lindsay
• Burnt River
• Fenelon Falls
• Bobcaygeon
• Manilla
• Coboconk
• Kirkfield

Nordic Pole Walking

• Lindsay
• Bobcaygeon

Pickleball

• Bobcaygeon

Walk in the Halls

• Lindsay

Just a reminder that tickets are now on sale for Handbags for Health! We can’t wait to host this event and hope to see everyone there!

If you have any questions, please feel free to send us an email at foundation@ccckl.ca or give us a call at 705-324-7323 ext. 164!