Issue #323 February 26th,2018 Feeding Our Curiosity, Uncovering Strengths

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174 Oliver Road, PO Box 1087, Campbellford, ON

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

Celebrating ‘March for Meals’

Hard to believe that February is almost done and we will be welcoming March in a couple of days.

March is synonymous with Meals on Wheels at Community Care Northumberland. Every year, we have been

participating in March for Meals, an annual event to raise awareness, and community engagement with local Meals

on Wheels programs across North America.

To help us raise awareness during the month we invite ‘Community Champions’ (local mayors or municipal

representatives, service club members, media representatives or other community champions) to deliver meals,

speak out for seniors, and raise awareness of Meals on Wheels. Watch here for news of these events over the next

few weeks.

Meals on Wheels are More than just a meal

· Access to well-balanced, affordable meals is imperative to the independence and sustenance of isolated

seniors and individuals with disabilities.

· Research shows that healthy eating provides essential energy and nutrients for general welfare and

maintenance of health and functional autonomy, and reduces the risk of chronic diseases at older ages.

· The benefits of Meals on Wheels are emotional and psychological, as well as physical. Sometimes, a

volunteer may be the only person a client interacts with on a given day.

· Meals on Wheels volunteers perform a valuable security check for isolated clients, and can notify the proper

authorities in the case of accident or injury.

In Northumberland County, meals are delivered through all of our local community offices. Last year over 26,000

meals were delivered locally to 593 residents making a true difference in the day to day lives.

You can help out by volunteering to deliver meals on wheels and/or asking your friends and neighbours to volunteer.

It only takes one hour and you can choose how often you want to deliver. You can also help out by referring a friend

or neighbour to the Meals on Wheels program if you think they would benefit from an affordable, hot meal. Thanks

for helping to spread the word.

Trish Baird

If you wish to be removed from the distribution list at anytime, simply send a reply to this linked email.

CCN In the News: Community Care Northumberland Has New Location in Warkworth

Community Care Northumberland (CCN) announces its new location in

Warkworth Remedy’s Rx pharmacy in Warkworth, Ontario. This office

will operate one day a week, Wednesdays from 9:00am to 3:00pm.

“Our goal in this location is to promote that our programs are available to the residents of Warkworth”, said

Natisha Taylor – Program Coordinator in Trent Hills. “This opportunity to have space in the local pharmacy is a

great fit giving us access to a wide variety of

people who can help us spread the word.”

Pictured left: (L-R) Natisha Taylor – Program

Coordinator in Trent Hills, Alykhan Velji–

Pharmacy Manager, Cindy MacAvelia—Pharmacy

Assistant.

“It’s a win – win situation for both of us,” said

Alykhan Velji, Pharmacy Manager. “The space

gives Community Care a visible location to

operate from in downtown Warkworth and for

us it ties into our philosophy of partnership and

promoting health and wellness to the community

we serve.”

“We want to help promote Community Care,” he added. “We are open 6 days a week and when Community Care

staff member are not on site, we can continue to give out their program and contact information.”

For more information about Community Care Northumberland programs in Warkworth, please contact Linda at

(705)875-7654 or visit www.commcare.ca.

Submitted by: Alicia Vandine—Regional Community Relations Coordinator

Health & Safety Column: Tips for Driving in Wet Weather

Our weather has turned from snow to rain these days and safety starts before you drive, and your goal should be to see and be seen. Replace windshield wiper inserts that leave streaks or don’t clear the glass in a single swipe. Make sure all headlights, taillights, brake lights and turn signals are properly functioning so other drivers will see you during downpours. Turn on your headlights whenever you drive. Here are some tips you’ll want to follow the next time you’re caught driving in the rain: Avoid Cruise Control Most modern cars feature cruise control. This feature works great in dry conditions, but when used in wet conditions, the chance of losing control of the vehicle can increase. To prevent loss of traction, the driver may need to reduce the car’s speed by lifting off the accelerator, which cannot be accomplished when cruise control is engaged. Slow Down and Leave Room Slowing down during wet weather driving can be critical to reducing a car’s chance of hydroplaning, when the tires rise up on a film of water. With as little as 1/12 inch of water on the road, tires have to displace a gallon of water per second to keep the rubber meeting the road. Drivers should reduce their speed to correspond to the amount of water on the roadway. At speeds as low as 35 mph, new tires can still lose some contact with the roadway. Responding to a Skid Even careful drivers can experience skids. If a driver feels their car begin to skid, it’s important to not panic and follow these basic steps: Continue to look and steer in the direction in which the driver wants the car to go and avoid slamming on the brakes as this will further upset the vehicle’s balance and make it harder to control. Overall you want to be extra cautious in wet weather. Slow down, avoid hard braking or turning sharply and allow ample stopping distance between you and the cars in front of you. Also, do these things one-at-a-time. Brake, then turn, then accelerate.

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Upcoming Workshop in Brighton: A is for Apple Cooking Demo

We love our apples and for good reason. Available year-round,

each is a crunchy, delicious package of healthy nutrients. Plus,

you can cook with this versatile fruit in a wide variety of ways.

Join Dorothy Fletcher to learn more about apples and taste some

varieties that may be new to you. Recipes demonstrated include

everything from soup to dessert and you get to try them all.

Date: Wednesday - February 28, 2018 `Time:6—8 pm

Fee: $10.00 Location: CCN Brighton Activity Room

To register, please call Gail in our Brighton office (613)475-4190

Image courtesy of punsayaporn at FreeDigitalPhotos.net or email through this link here.

Student Job Opportunity in Trent Hills

21st Annual “Caring Fore Our Community” Golf Tournament

The golf committee is pleased to announce that they have re-secured a $10,000

cash hole-in-one prize sponsor for this year’s tournament. W.W.D McGlennon

Insurance Brokers is a long term supporter of our annual golf tournament and they

are returning as a sponsor securing and covering the cost of the insurance policy for

this prize. Hole-in-one prizes are enticements to help us sign up golfers.

Thank you, Dave McGlennon for your continuing support of our fundraising

tournament.

For more information about this year’s tournament, please contact me at by phone

1-866-514-5774 or visit www.commcare.ca/golf.html. If you are on Facebook, find

our event page and please share this update on your timeline.

Submitted by: Alicia Vandine—Regional Community Relations Coordinator

Trent Hills Offices Update: Wellness Programs

Our F.A.C.E.S. wellness programs running from January through to March of 2018 have been very successful so far

with close to, or completely full attendance. The Community Workshops, which have included Palette Knife

Painting, Cooking with Herbs, Hand Painted Stone Tiles, Paper Crafting and Acrylic Painting have been well

received with many positive feedbacks. For the month of March, we have Lino Printing, Crepes and More and

Impressionistic Landscapes in Acrylic workshops.

There is all the Gentle Chair Yoga Classes, offered in both Campbellford and Warkworth. The Campbellford

classes run on Tuesdays at the Forrest Dennis Senior Citizens Centre and in Warkworth at the Masonic Hall on

Mondays. These classes are offered to improve strength, flexibility, mobility and ways to utilize breathing so that

attendees are left feeling relaxed and re-energized. They are also an excellent way to get out and socialize! The

classes are specially adapted for seniors (55+) at any level of fitness and health.

For more information and to register for an upcoming class, please call the Campbellford office at 705-653-1411.

By Natisha Taylor, Program Coordinator in Trent Hills

Free Exercise Classes for Seniors in Cobourg

Did you know being physically active not only strengthens your body, it also makes you

feel good about yourself?

CCN is offering free exercise classes for seniors at St. Peter’s Anglican Church in

Cobourg. These classes are led by Natalie and they are 45 minutes of light exercise,

designed to work on your strength and balance. Classes run every Tuesday at 2:15pm

and every Friday at 1:00pm, upstairs in the Sheppard Auditorium. The Tuesday class is

well attended so I recommend that you arrive 15 minutes beforehand to sign in or

register as a new participant. The Friday class has more space available, it would be a

great one to try out. Remember—they are absolutely free for seniors.

I was talking to a few of the participants before a recent Tuesday class and many of

them said they started by doing just one class a week and after a few weeks decided

they enjoyed them so much that they starting taking both classes.

One participant told me that she also

enjoyed the sense of community that

this opportunity provided. “We

encourage each other during the class

and we check up on each other on

non-class days. I have made new

friends who are also interested in

keeping healthy.”

Submitted by: Alicia Vandine, Regional

Community Relations Coordinator

Community Bulletin Board—Ruth Clarke Activity Centre for Seniors in Port Hope

Please help us spread the word about our need for

volunteer drivers. The Cobourg, Port Hope and

Colborne offices are advertising in Northumberland

News (see left), and you will see a county wide version of

this ad on free social media platforms. I recently

launched a group page on Facebook called: Volunteering

with Community Care Northumberland. This group is

dedicated to showcasing the work of CCN's volunteers,

information about volunteering and sharing the

opportunities available through us in Northumberland

County.

If you a Facebook user I would encourage you join this

group, the County version of this ad will be appearing

mid-week and we could use your support sharing it on

your personal timelines to help us spread the word.

Submitted by: Alicia Vandine, Regional Community Relations Coordinator

Sneak Peek—Volunteer Driver Ad