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Durham Region EarlyON Program

Monday 9:30am-1:30pm

EarlyON Child and Family Centres provide opportunities for children from birth to six years of age to participate in play and inquirybased programs, and support parents and caregivers in their roles.

Pflag North Durham Sharing Night - Zoom

Third Thursday of every month 7:00-8:00pm

Pflag’s vision is a Canadian society that embraces and values our inherent diversity. 2SLGBTQI community, parents, caregivers, youth, allies - everyone is welcome. Join us for conversation and connect with others. Education and resources are also available.

Dates for 2023 - Mar. 16, Apr 20, May 18, June 15, July 20, August 17, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 21. Currently online ZOOM - when in person Trinity United Church Cannington. Contact: Alison Bennie 1888-530-6777 ext. 533 inquiries@pflagdurhamregion.com or alison@pflagdurhamregion.com pflagdurhamregion.com

TNDF Night Market

Various Days 4:30-6:30pm

June 27, July 25, August 29, September 26

Produce, prepared meals and local vendors once a month in the parking lot of TNDF. Our menu this year is themed around enjoying the flavours of the world through local vegetables – come socialize and support local!

The Nourish and Develop Foundation (TNDF) 705-432-2444 / info@tndf.ca www.tndf.ca/night-market/

The Nourish and Develop Foundation's Mobile Food Market

Tuesday 4:30-5:30

Everyone is welcome to shop at Mobile Food Market – come meet our friendly team, check out our selection of delicious, affordable, local fruits & vegetables, meal kits, spice blends, chef-made meals (menu changes weekly) & more! 705-432-2444 / info@tndf.ca https://www.tndf.ca/mobilefoodmarket/

TNDF Community Lunch

Thursday 11:00am-1:00pm

Starts March 16th Community lunches feature a delicious main, side, and dessert prepared by our in-house chefs and volunteers, and served buffet-style. We offer this meal on a voluntary donation model with all proceeds going towards TNDF programs. Seating is family-style, and strangers become neighbours at our lunches. (pay what you want) 705-432-2444 / info@tndf.ca / https://www.tndf.ca/

Alzheimer Society Durham Region

Our Family Support staff offer one-on-one dementia-specific counseling to care partners and persons living with dementia. We provide education about the disease, coping techniques, navigation services and assist with care planning throughout the dementia journey. You may access support via phone, virtual visits or home visits. Virtual and inperson support groups facilitated by staff and trained volunteers are also available. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call 1-888-301-1106 or email intake@alzheimerdurham.com

Pinewood Centre of Lakeridge Health

Substance Use Counselling

Youth, adults and families can access a range of services to support their substance use, gambling, gaming, and technology use concerns. Appointments are available in person, by phone or virtually. Contact: Pinewood 905-721-4747 x31172 to leave a message and an intake staff will return your call. Pinewood’s 24/7 Crisis/telephone support line: 1-888-881-8878 to speak to a counsellor

Canadian Mental Health Association

Durham

The Canadian Mental Health Association

Durham is dedicated to promoting the mental health of all people and ensuring the provision of the best possible services for people with mental health issues

We provide Case Management and Community Services that work alongside individuals managing their mental illnesses to help them live and work successfully in the community.

Using a multi-service approach, program teams address a range of individual goals and provide flexible, mobilized services to those whose needs, intensity of service use and location may change over time. You can find more information on our website www cmhadurham ca or call us at 1-844-436-8760.

East Lake Simcoe Quilters Guild Meetings

1:30pm-3:30pm @ St. Andrew's United Church

Monthly meetings (except July, August, and December). Last Monday of the month

Make new friends, learn something new and use your skills as a way to reach out into your community. Open to new members. Annual membership fee of $40.00, payable in September. Contacts: Pamela (705) 357-2664 or Jeannette (705) 426-9126

March of Dimes Canada

After Stroke, individuals including family and caregivers can self-refer for help: call the After Stroke Support Line at 1-888-540-6666; email at afterstroke@marchofdimes.ca; and for more information, refer to the website at https://www.afterstroke.ca/

Safety Network Durham

Local support is available for women experiencing abuse and all forms of genderbased violence, including sexual violence. Transportation support is available. Please call 1-877-SAFE-905 (1-877-723-3905) www.safetynetworkdurham.ca

R E C U R R I N G E V E N T S

Self-Management Program Central East

Empower yourself to take charge of your health. This program offers a variety of workshops on topics such as chronic conditions, chronic pain, diabetes and caregiver self-care. In-person and virtual options available. Pre-registration is required. Call 1-866-971-5545 or visit https://www.ceselfmanagement.ca/ for more information.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

A free six-week workshop, one day a week, for 1.5 hours per session. This workshop helps caregivers develop the self-care skills to: reduce personal stress; change negative self-talk; communicate their needs to family members and healthcare or service providers; communicate effectively in challenging situations; recognize the messages in their emotions; deal with difficult feelings; and make tough caregiving decisions.

Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain

A free six-week workshop, one day a week, for 2.5 hours per session. You will learn how to manage pain so that you can be more involved with everyday activities. You will learn different techniques (e.g., problem solving, planning, communication and working with your health care professional) to help you manage your pain and the symptoms of your pain (e.g., difficult emotions, depression) so that you do not have to let pain control your life.

Living a Healthy Life with Diabetes

A free six-week workshop, one day a week, for 2.5 hours per session. You will learn skills and tools to better manage diabetes or prediabetes. Examples of topics include: preventing or delaying complications; dealing with difficult emotions, food choices: putting it all together, strategies for sick days and working with your health care professional and health care system.

General Information

CAMP HOURS

Camp hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Before and after care is available for an additional fee.

Before Care 7:30-8:30am $25/week

After Care 430-6:00pm $25/week

Before & After Care $41/week

SAFE ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL

Staff are required to identify the parent/guardian of each child by requesting government issued photo identification (ID) before staff will release campers.

SUPERVISION RATIOS

Children ages 4-6

Children ages 7-12

1:10

1:15

Ratios may be enhanced with support from trained youth volunteers and Leader-InTraining Participants.

Participants With Additional Needs

We strive to ensure the successful and safe participation of all campers in our camps. If your child has extra support needs or a health condition you MUST inform us upon registration.

What To Wear

Be prepared! Dress for the weather and for the activities you’ll be participating in. Bathing suit and towels should be packed daily for outdoor water games. Dress for a mess, old clothes are best! Closed-toe shoes are encouraged for all the activities your child will be participating in. Sandals are not suitable for our adventures.

Staff Qualifications

All camp staff are hired through an application and interview process, and selected based on their experience and enthusiasm. All staff must have:

Standard First Aid and CPR Level C Vulnerable Sector Check

In addition to these qualifications, all staff are required to attend pre-camp training sessions on child safety and programming.