All Entries in the "Local Services" Category
A glimpse inside the war on COVID-19
The Rotary Clubs of Picton and Wellington, 99.3 County FM, Kinsman Club of Picton, Kiwanis Club of Picton, and Picton businesses Tim Horton’s and Home Hardware have jointly launched the Apricot Ribbon Program to recognize the work and sacrifice of our local Health Care Teams during this pandemic and throughout our lives. The program comprises several parts: Visible Recognition. To demonstrate our county-wide […]
County fire department delivers hot meals and safety tips
The Prince Edward County Fire Department is delivering fire safety tips and hot meals to seniors this month. Working with Community Care for Seniors, the fire department has teamed up with its Meals on Wheels and senior’s luncheon programs to answer questions and provide safety advice. Firefighter Greg Gorsline and Fire Prevention Officer Mike Branscombe […]
First Seniors’ Active Living Fair draws full house
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Aging well and the importance of staying healthy, happy and active were top of mind for for a packed house attending the first Senior’s Active Living Fair at the Wellington and District Community Centre on Nov. 1. “This is very exciting for Community Care for Seniors and our Seniors […]
Screen-free fun focus of HUB’s Healthy Kids Community Challenge
The HUB Family and Child Care Centre hosted more than 50 children at its Healthy Kids Community Challenge Thursday morning in Benson Park in Picton. Staff focused on bringing awareness of the benefits of reducing screen time for children through various fun, and simple activities – the highlight of which was the water curtain provided […]
New Seniors Centre offers programs for all corners of the County
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison A new County Seniors Centre offering programming and a sense of community in all corners of the County was launched at the North Marysburgh Town Hall, Friday. The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association established the centre to offer programming throughout the County’s nine local municipal town […]
Hikers help Hospice support journey of living with dying
In support of families and friends experiencing the darkest days of their lives, more than 200 people took a hike in the rain Sunday. Teams participating in the fifth annual Hike for Hospice have raised more than $150,000 to date for the community residential hospice home, bereavement support and palliative care programs all provided free […]
Community supports dialysis; missing treatments is not an option
The generosity of the County community excells once again, but this time for the MacSteven Dialysis Clinic located in the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital. Recently the hospital foundation, through donations directed to the Dialysis Clinic, helped offset the cost of a handheld ultrasound machine with a gift of $7,210. The contributions were primarily received […]
Fundraisers help ‘Make Memories Matter’ in Prince Edward County
Thirty walkers and numerous supporters raised more than $7,000 to support and help keep services for victims of Alzheimer’s and dementia in the County. Saturday’s Walk for Alzheimers – Make Memories Matter was held at Prince Edward Collegiate Institute. Barry Flanigan, Education and Support Co-ordinator in the County, says the number of people living […]
Perfect snow at the ‘HUB’ of winter carnival fun
Winter put on its best side Saturday for children attending The HUB Child & Family Centre’s carnival. Participants enjoyed snow globe making, face painting and winter crafts – and fun outdoors with perfect snow for building!
