Issue #281 April 17th,2017 Feeding Our Curiosity, Uncovering Strengths

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All Community Care Northumberland offices will be closed on Monday, April 17th, 2017

in observance of Easter Monday.

Offices will re-open on Tuesday, April 18th at 8:30 am.

CCN In the News: Move for What Matters

Supporting Hospice Palliative Care in Northumberland County

Community Care Northumberland (CCN) is pleased to announce it will be hosting “Move for What Matters.”

Funds raised at this walk support visiting Hospice Palliative Care programs throughout Northumberland County.

CCN’s visiting Hospice Palliative Care program supports clients in living well until they die. Its trained volunteers

focus on dignity and individual needs as they provide compassionate care and support to clients and their

families. The visiting program allows them to support clients in a variety of locations, providing continuity if a

client moves from place to place. This support program is offered at no cost to clients or their families.

CCN needs pledges and participation in its “Move for What Matters” walk to help ensure that this continues.

To register as a participant or to make a pledge you can:

visit your local Community Care Northumberland office

go online to: www.commcare.ca/moveforwhatmatters.html

mail your pledge payable to Community Care Northumberland

Address: Community Care Northumberland, Administration Office, PO Box 1087, Campbellford,

Ontario, K0L 1L0.

Please note in the cheque memo line – Move for What Matters pledge

phone: 1 (866) 514-5774

Event Summary

Date: May 7th, 2017

Location: Memorial Park, in downtown Brighton

Registration: 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Opening Ceremony: 11:00 am

Warm Up: 11:15 am

Walkers Begin: 11:30 am

Additional Event Information:

1K or 5K route options

Warm up provided by the YMCA

BBQ fundraiser hosted by the Rotary Club of Brighton on site with proceeds to the Hospice Palliative Care

program

Local musicians organized by Terry and Candice Brooks, are donating their time to perform live music

throughout the event.

“Move for What Matters is much more than just a fundraiser,” said Trish Baird, Executive Director - CCN. “This

event also raises awareness that visiting Hospice Palliative Care programs are available to all residents of

Northumberland County and together we can all make a difference in the lives of those who are living with a

life-limiting illness and those affected by it.”

March for Meals in Brighton

To help celebrate #MarchforMeals in Brighton, (L-R) Debbie Crosby - CCN's OA, CCN's drivers and runners, Shirley

Young, Wendy Zinck, Marissa Bourassa, Daniel Bourassa, Gary Bradley, Gord Moulton, Cathy Moulton, Rob Cleave

are joined by Mayor Mark Walas.

Today our clients had a choice of this meal:

pictured below: pork stew, mashed potatoes,

broccoli with minestrone Soup, bread and for

dessert a mixed melon cup.

Or pictured below: meatloaf, potato wedges, turnip

and brussels sprouts with potato leek soup, bread

and a mixed melon cup. Meals are $6.00 each.

Thank you, Joanna Meccozi and all your Meals on Wheels kitchen crews. Our clients love the meals you and your

volunteers prepare for them on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Pictured above: (L-R) The Thursday crew: Rae Wild, Andi

Reid, Ann Vandenhof, Mayor Mark Walas, Laetitia de Witt, Joanna Meccozi. They were joined today by Mayor

Mark Walas to celebrate #MarchforMeals.

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Meet A Member of Our Staff: Natisha Debutte

I started to work with CCN back in 2009 when I was hired to work on a project with other agencies in the Port Hope area focusing on Caregiver Support. I then worked as the Home At Last/Home First Coordinator in the Cobourg office, spending sometime in the Campbellford area. I moved to Campbellford in 2011 with my 3 children to be closer to my parents and settle into a small community where I could raise my boys. I accepted the position of Program Assistant at the Campbellford office shortly after that and in 2013 the position of Program Coordinator. I have thoroughly enjoyed my days at CCN and the experience of working within the different offices, different roles and all the wonderful people I have meet. Even with my background and education in Human Resources there are many things that make me proud and happy about working for such a great organization…it’s the business of kindness. For those that have ever been into my office my notice a print out that I have posted: “If you’re helping someone and expecting something in return, you’re doing business and not kindness”. When my children, or anyone for that matter, asks me what I like about my job I usually say all of it! It is a blessing to know that you contribute, even in a

small way some days, to making someone’s live a little brighter or a little safer. Pictured right: With my parents; Robert and Norma, and 2 of my 3 boys; Carter and Grayson at the Taylor Sugar Bush. Missing from the photo is my oldest son Tyler (unfortunately he was busy working and unable to join us) - April 2017

Outside of work you will find me at the local Curling Club most early mornings where I enjoy

making fitness part of my daily routine, and most evenings in the winter I will be at the Arena

watching one of my children playing hockey, or at the ball diamond in the summer.

Submitted by: Natisha Debutte—Program Coordinator in Trent Hills

Upcoming Workshop in Campbellford

Mosaic Art Workshop

Mosaic Artist, Anja Hertle’s greatest passion is creating three-dimensional

art pieces by patiently assembling dishes, tiles, coloured glass and interesting

found objects. Come and create a 6"x6"mosaic using recycled materials. A

demo of the grouting technique will be performed and a bag of grout with

instructions will be yours to take home. All materials are supplied.

Date: Thursday – April 20, 2017 Time: 9-11:30am Fee: $10.00

Location: Forrest Dennis Senior Citizens Centre, Campbellford

To register, please call our Campbellford office (705)653-1411 or email through this link here.

Health & Safety Column: Tips to “Fall Proof” Your Home

An important step toward preventing falls at home is to remove anything that could cause you to trip or slip while walking.

Arrange furniture to give you plenty of room to walk freely.

Be sure that carpets are secured to the floor and stairs. Put non-slip strips on floors and steps.

At home and elsewhere, try to avoid wet floors and clean up spills right away.

Be careful when walking outdoors, and avoid going out alone on ice or snow. During the winter, ask someone to spread sand or salt on icy surfaces.

Poor lighting -- inside and outdoors -- can increase your risk of falls. Good lighting on stairways is especially important.

Place a lamp within easy reach of your bed. Put night lights in the bathroom, hallways, bedroom, and kitchen. Have handrails installed on both sides of stairs and walkways.

Properly placed grab bars in your tub and shower, and next to the toilet, can help you avoid falls, too. You might find it helpful to rearrange often-used items in your home to make them more accessible.

Submitted by Sheri Birney from www.nihseniorhealth.gov./falls/homesafety

Upcoming Workshops in Brighton

Mosaic Art Workshop

Mosaic Artist, Anja Hertle’s greatest passion is creating three-dimensional art pieces by patiently assembling dish-

es, tiles, coloured glass and interesting found objects. Come and create a 6"x6"mosaic using recycled materials. A

demo of the grouting technique will be performed and a bag of grout with instructions will be yours to take

home. All materials are supplied.

Date: Wednesday – April 19, 2017 Time: 3-5pm or 6-8pm Fee: $10.00 Location: CCN’s Activity Room

To register for either of these Brighton workshops, please call Gail in our Brighton office at 613-475 4190 or email

through the link here.

Lino Printing Workshop

Please join Jillian Roos-Markowitz in this beginner`s lino printing workshop. An exciting way to make prints for all

levels of the creative artist within us! Cutting on soft easy cut linoleum, we will quickly produce striking original

images. Images are then inked with brightly coloured water based inks, and printed on a variety of papers and

fabric. Experience printing with its joyous unexpected happenings! All materials are supplied.

Date: Monday – April 24, 2017 Time: 2-5pm Fee: $15.00 Location: CCN’s Activity Room

To register for either of these Brighton workshops, please call Gail in our Brighton office at 613-475 4190 or email

through the link here.

Sparks Make Donation to Meals on Wheels Program in Trent Hills

Vivien Smallwood dropped off 35 Easter bunny napkin rings made by the Sparks to be handed out to the Meals Om Wheels clients.

Submitted by: Linda Ryan—Program Assistant in Trent Hills

Recent Acrylic Painting Workshop in Brighton

Participants created a floral acrylic art project on canvas.

Artist and teacher, Rachel Harbour helped them discover

their own artistic style.

We always welcome people to our events and the Drop In continues from 9 to 11:30 Monday to Thursdays for people looking to get out and socialize with others in the Codrington area.

For more information about this Community Centre: http://www.brighton.ca/codringtoncommunitycentrec66.php.

Or visit them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/codringtoncommunitycentre/

Download their recent newsletter—Next event: Trout BBQ on April 22nd. If you are in the area—stop by: Use this link 2017Mar-CCA_news.pdf to see more upcoming events and learn more about the Codrington Community Centre.

Community Bulletin Board—Codrington Community Centre