Five For Five - June 2023 - Important Updates from Five Counties!

Five for Five

June 2023

Five of the Top Stories at Five Counties this month!

Soaking Up Summer is now in Season

Two participants in Nature Hounds program get their hands wet in one of the activities.

Two young participants in Five Counties' Nature Hounds and Playgrounds program get their hands wet in one of the activities offered at the outdoor playgroup running in June. Nature Hounds is for Five Counties families and lets them explore natural spaces, while doing activities that best meet a child's attention, interests and physical abilities.

Click here to access our Therapeutic Recreation Summer 2023 newsletter. Find listings for accessible recreation programs for kids of all ages and abilities being offered this summer at Five Counties and in the community.

It's B-aaack: Backyard Summer Social Returns on June 24

Join us for a gala celebration of summer that lets you be a kid again -- at least for the afternoon.

The Backyard Summer Social returns on Saturday, June 24, for a summer full of experiences in one afternoon. Your ticket will help support the work of Five Counties, while also giving you the opportunity to enjoy fun, food, music and much more in the backyard outdoor space at Five Counties location (872 Dutton Rd.) in Peterborough. Take part in fun activities like axe throwing, inflatable jousting, old-fashioned picnic games and lacrosse shootout. You can also sample favourite local foods and enjoy live music.

Tickets to the adults-only Backyard Summer Social are now available for $125/person. Get tickets by calling Five Counties at 1-888-779-9916, ext. 300, or emailing development@fivecounties.on.ca. Along with a $75 charitable tax receipt, each ticket purchased to the Backyard Summer Social includes all food, one drink ticket, live music, access to all activities, and a chance to win fantastic door prizes.

We hope to see you there... and thanks for supporting our kids!

Buy Your Tickets Now to Backyard Summer Social

ONLINE EXTRA: Learn how the backyard at Five Counties in Peterborough was transformed into an Outdoor Treatment and Therapy Space.

Get in the game! Join us for Little Lakers Night on July 27!

Lakers' Drive For Five Includes Partnership with Five Counties

Teamwork pays off, and thanks to a new partnership between Five Counties and the Peterborough Century 21 Lakers, local families will be the winners.

A new Ticket Assist Program will see a group of children and youth who receive treatment at Five Counties get free tickets to a Lakers' home game this season. If you are a Five Counties family and would like tickets to cheer on the Mann Cup champs, email us.

Email us for Lakers tickets info

Visual highlighting Five Counties' Annual General Meeting on June 20.

Five Counties hosts its 47th Annual General Meeting on June 20. Click here to get full details on what will be on the agenda.

Community Event Fundraisers to Support Our Kids

Cruise Night at Craftworks

If you love classic cars, live music, food, prizes and more, then come out every Thursday evening for Cruise Night presented by the Fowlers Corners and District Lions Club. The weekly Cruise Night run every Thursday from 4 pm to dusk through mid-September

Cruise Night takes place at CraftWorks at the Barn located at 124 Lindsay Road in Selwyn (1 km east of Fowlers Corners).

The event supports many worthwhile charities, including Five Counties Chlidren’s Centre. Donations are encouraged and appreciated to support the Lions in covering event costs and assisting them in their community work.

Click here for a list of other Upcoming Events

Have an event you’d like to host to support Five Counties? Send us an email and we'd be happy to provide information and assistance.

For more information about our programs, services or fundraising please contact us

at 1-888-779-9916, ext. 300 or development@fivecounties.on.ca.

For Centre related updates, we encourage you to check Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and our website for resources and information.

Five Counties values your ongoing support in ensuring our Centre can provide the best care possible for children and their families. We are making investments in equipment and resources to ensure we can provide the same professional, prompt and caring services we always have.

You can send us an email through info@fivecounties.on.ca or give us a call and we will connect you with someone who can answer your questions.

Peterborough City and County - 705-748-2337

Northumberland County - 905-377-0192

City of Kawartha Lakes - 705-324-9320

All Areas Toll-Free: 1-888-779-9916

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