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Five of the Top Stories at Five Counties this month! |
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Wheel-y Good News in Peterborough
A new bike rack has been installed at the front of the Five Counties’ location on Dutton Road in Peterborough.
It’s a useful option for kids, youth and families who prefer to ride their bikes to appointments, especially during the warm weather months.
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Wearing a Mask is Now Your Choice |
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A reminder that all Five Counties sites are now mask-friendly sites. This means wearing a mask is up to you. Masks are still available at all Centre entrances for those who still want to wear one. Families can also request Five Counties staff to wear a mask during an appointment if preferred.
Let’s all respect and support everyone’s masking choice.
Please remember:
- If you or your child is unwell or feeling sick, please stay home. You can contact us to reschedule an appointment for a better time.
- Hand sanitizers are provided throughout our Centre locations for your use.
- Enhanced cleaning and disinfecting are still being done.
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It's Back to School for Five Counties in Minden |
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A vacant classroom at Archie Stouffer Elementary School (12 Vintage Crescent) in Minden is the new home to Five Counties staff who work in Haliburton County.
Renovations are in the works for the treatment space, which comes with a separate entrance meaning kids and families do not have to use the school to access our services.
The space provides Five Counties with many benefits, including being more direct for our staff traveling from Lindsay to work in Haliburton County.
Being in a school setting that
is familiar to many families also increases the comfort factor for clients using our services.
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Join Us for Backyard Summer Social on June 24 |
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The Backyard Summer Social will be in full bloom on Saturday, June 24, as it returns for a second year to Five Counties Children’s Centre in Peterborough.
Get 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 be a kid again. Enjoy fund activities like axe throwing, inflatable jousting, old-fashioned picnic games and lacrosse shootout. You'll also be able to make some furry friends at the petting zoo, sample some of our favourite local foods and listen to live music.
Tickets to the adults-only Backyard Summer Social are now on sale for $125/person. Tickets are available 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.
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“Our Backyard Summer Social is an adults-only gala event that celebrates the arrival of summer, lets you be like a kid again, and allows you to swap out the tux, gown and heels for T-shirt, shorts and sandals all the while supporting a great cause,” says Lyn Giles, Director of Fund Development at Five Counties.
“Our initial Backyard Summer Social was a smashing success, and we plan to make it even bigger, bolder and better in 2023! .”
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What: Backyard Summer Social
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Where: Five Counties Children's Centre (872 Dutton Rd.) in Peterborough
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When: June 24, 1-4 pm
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Who: You! (must be 19+ to attend)
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You've Got Mail... From Bria and Five Counties |
Check your mailbox, you might find a letter from Five Counties.
In 2022/23, we treated more than 6,200 children and youth in our region. That's nearly 600 more than the previous year. Even with that, hundreds of other children in our region are still waiting for treatment.
Help make a difference for Five Counties kids like Bria. She is a seven-year-old dynamo who skates, swims, bikes, hikes toboggans, and takes part in boxing classes. She was born eight weeks premature, weighing just three pounds, but with the help of Five Counties staff, she has thrived.
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You can help more kids like Bria!
Did you know approximately
500 kids receive treatment at
at Five Counties Children's Centre
each year due to donations?
Every dollar and donation makes an impact
for kids and youth in our region!
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Community Event Fundraisers to Support Our Kids |
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Quilted Treasures Raffle
Save the date for the Quilted Treasures Quilt Show and Sale organized by the Lindsay Creative Quilters’ Guild. The event takes place on May 26 and 27 at the Lindsay Curling Club. Proceeds from the Quilted Treasures Raffle will go towards the kids at Five Counties Children's Centre.
Get your raffle tickets (tickets $2 each or three tickets for $5) from Five Counties:
- Call 1-888-779-9916, ext. 380.
- Email development@fivecounties.on.ca
- Visit Five Counties and ask at Reception
Don't delay! Draw takes place on May 27, 2023.
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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 starts on May 18 and runs every Thursday from 4 pm to dusk through September 14.
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.
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For more information about our programs, services or fundraising please contact us
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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.
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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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Charitable Business Number #12397 6342 RR0001 |
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