Issue #314 Dec. 4th, 2017 Feeding Our Curiosity, Uncovering Strengths

F O C U S

174 Oliver Road, PO Box 1087, Campbellford, ON

1-866-514-5774 or www.commcare.ca

Honouring the Journey Campaign Official Launched on November 29th

Last week I had the pleasure to participate with over 130 residents of Northumberland in the official launch of the

capital campaign for a new Northumberland Hospice Care Centre. The event was supported by a number of

Community Care Northumberland volunteers, board members and staff. In addition, a number of volunteers who

have been involved in the hospice care centre building committee, and campaign cabinet.

Hosted by Campaign Co-Chairs Gord and Patti Ley, the kick- off event announced early support raised towards the

building and first three years of operating costs have reached close to $1,200,000 in private support.

The Northumberland Hospice Care Centre will act as a hub for Hospice programs and services, including end of life

beds. The facility will offer a centralized, home-like setting with six suites for individuals at the end of life and their

families. Also offered will be palliative navigation, bereavement services, a library of resources, a community

volunteer visiting program, and the potential for day hospice programming and complementary care services.

Projected costs including construction, land costs, fees, furnishings, operations, and equipment total $7,000 000.00.

Government capital support is being sought from the Province in the amount of $1.2M, and a $1M ask will go before

local municipalities. Private support from individuals, businesses/corporations, grants, service groups and in-kind

donations, in the amount of $4.8M rounds off the $7M campaign.

This is a very exciting project for CCN and the early support of the community is indicative of the interest of many

individuals that will build a strong foundation for the new Hospice Care Centre.

Find out more about this project by connecting with Sherry Gibson, Project Lead at s.gibson@commcare.ca or visit

the website www.northumberlandhospice.ca

Trish Baird

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Falls Prevention Month in Cobourg

We offer three free Falls Prevention Exercise Classes within the Town of Cobourg.

Two classes are taught by Michael (far

left) from We-Fix-U. The first class

(pictured left) is hosted at Halcyon

Place at 580 Courthouse Rd. on

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:30pm.

The second class is hosted at Legion

Village (pictured right) at 111 Hibernia

Street on Wednesdays and Fridays at

3:30pm.

In both classes, participants were working on their individual coordination and balance.

The third class we offer in Cobourg is led by Theo (pictured right) from

the Northumberland Family Health Team at St. Peter’s Anglican Church

located at 240 College Street on Tuesday at 3:00pm and Friday at

11:30am.

During this class, they were using resistance bands to help build

strength. (pictured above)

For more information about these classes, call our Cobourg office at

(905)372-7356. Submitted by: Alicia Vandine—RCR Coordinator

We had 8 people graduate from the 55 Drive Alive

program offered recently in Trent Hills. The participants

attended a two half day driver refresher course and

successfully received graduation certificates. This

course offers excellent information and reminders,

taught by our own Sherry Gibson, and is part of the

Canada Safety Council Diver Improvement Program.

The cost was $10 which covered the cost of the manual

and participants were able to take it away with them.

The manual is a good resource and is brightly coloured

and includes a Self-Assessment section, Normal Driving

Situations, Hazardous Driving Environment, Driver

Guidance (road signs), Driving Decisions, to name a few.

We were able to capture a picture of 2 of the participants before they left. (L-R) Lucy Hubel who is a Trent Hills

Transportation Volunteer, Sherry Gibson who is CCN staff and Bill Mallory who is also a Trent Hills Transportation

Volunteer.

By Natisha Debutte, Program Coordinator

Upcoming Workshop in Hastings: Acrylic Painting

Please join us and bring out your creativity with this acrylic art project on

canvas. Artist and teacher, Rachel Harbour will help you discover and

explore your own artistic style. Please bring your own artist brushes if you

have any and all other materials are supplied.

Date: December 7th Time: 9am-12pm Fee: $10.00

Location: Hastings Civic Centre Hall, Hastings

To register: Please call our Campbellford office (705)653-1411 or email

through this link here

Trent Hills Office Update—Driver’s 55 Alive Course

This new program provides a drop-in session offering coffee and conversation about grief. Sessions are led by trained volunteers who will offer support and bereavement resources, and will facilitate discussions about the experience of grief with participants. There is no charge for this program. Date Begins: December 7, 2017 Future Dates: Continuing each month on the 1st Thursday of each month Time: 10:00am – 11:00am Location: Community Care Northumberland’s office, 1005 Elgin Street West, Suite 203, Cobourg, Ontario For more information about this program please call Community Care Northumberland’s Hospice Services

Department—1-855-473-8875 or email hospice@commcare.ca

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Upcoming Program Date in Cobourg—Sip and Share Grief Hour

Save The Dates: Annual Memory Trees

Local Memory Tree Dates, locations, and times:

Monday, December 4, 2017 Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg

Tuesday, December 5, 2017 Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg

Campbellford Memorial Hospital in Campbellford

Wednesday, December 6 Supper’s Ready / United Church Brighton 4:30 – 6:00

Wednesday, December 13 Community Diners: Cobourg / Legion Village 11:30 – 1:00

Community Diners: Colborne / Keeler 11:30 – 1:00

MultiCare Lodge / Campbellford /

Thursday, December 14 Community Diners: Cobourg / Legion Village 11:30 – 1:00

Davis’ Independent Port Hope / 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

Friday, December 15 Davis’ Independent Port Hope/ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

For more information about these events or about our Hospice Services department, call 1 -(855) 473-8875 or

email hospice@commcare.ca