Seniors’ Information & Active Living Fair – November 14th, 2024 – Wellington & District Community Centre 

Prince Edward Community Care is hosting the seventh annual FREE Seniors’ Information and Active Living Fair. There will be over 50 vendors from the community showcasing the services they offer, as well as presentations and demonstrations. This event starts at 10:00am with activities through to 3:00pm. Organizers recommend planning to attend for the full day.  All are welcome! Free lunch & refreshments while supplies last. Call Community Care office for more information about the fair at 613-476-7493. www.communitycareforseniors.org 

Hearing Help Clinic – November 27th, 2024 - Bloomfield Town Hall 

Prince Edward Community Care has arranged for Canadian Hearing Services (CHS) to hold a free Hearing Help Clinic at the Bloomfield Town Hall, 289 Main Street, Bloomfield, on Wednesday, November 27th.  This is your chance to have a Hearing Care Counsellor answer your questions about hearing loss, receive information about hearing health care, provide communication strategies for hearing loss, do hearing screening, provide tips for hearing aid maintenance and demonstrate technical devices.  These services are all provided for free.  Call Community Care at 613-476-7493 to schedule your half hour appointment with a hearing care counsellor. www.communitycareforseniors.org

Woodworking Workshop – November 21st, 2024 - Picton Town Hall 

Prince Edward Community Care invites seniors to build their own trug from start to finish. This event will be held on Thursday, November 21st, 2024 from 9:30am-2:00pm at the Picton Town Hall, 2 Ross Street, Picton. The cost is $100.00 per person which includes lunch and all the necessary tools and materials. Whether you use it as a toolbox, garden caddy, or as stylish indoor décor, this hands-on workshop will guide you through the entire process. Registration and payment in advance are required. For information or to register call Prince Edward Community Care at 613-476-7493, email info@communitycareforseniors.org or see the website at www.communitycareforseniors.org.

55 Alive Driver Refresher Course - Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 - Community Care office

The driver refresher course is developed by the Canada Safety Council and is designed specifically to help older drivers improve their driving skills. This event will be held on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024, from 9:30am until 3:00 pm at the Community Care office, 74A King Street, Picton. The cost is $40.00 per person which includes lunch, a 100-page workbook, useful resources, a certificate and instruction by David Fox, who is trained by the Canada Safety Council. Space is limited. Registration and payment in advance are required. For information or to register call Prince Edward Community Care at 613-476-7493, email info@communitycareforseniors.org or see the website at www.communitycareforseniors.org.

Yoga Classes – Wednesdays, November 6th – December 11th, 2024 – Picton Town Hall

Prince Edward Community Care invites seniors 60+ to get active, make friends, and be well! This class focuses on gentle movement, stretching, and relaxation. This series is suitable for beginners and those with previous yoga experience. The series will take place on Wednesdays beginning November 6th until December 11th, 2024 from 10am-11am at the Picton Town Hall, 2 Ross Street, Picton. The cost is $30.00. For information or to register call Prince Edward Community Care at 613-476-7493, email info@communitycareforseniors.org or see the website at www.communitycareforseniors.org.

Active Living Programs for November for seniors 60+ available 5 days/week 

Seniors 60+ are invited to get active, make friends, be well!  Prince Edward Community Care offers over 50 online events each month for seniors 60+. Online Zoom fitness and arts classes along with socials are held Monday to Friday. In November, the Zoom webinar topics include “Winter Driving” with Lisa Lapierre, Regional Co-ordinator with Ontario Ministry of Transportation; “Beyond the Beech” with Terry Sprague, Naturalist; and “Bingo” with Community Care staff. Community Care will also offer “Trivia” over the phone. In-person events include “Yoga and Gentle Stretch Classes” with Tamara Kayfetz; the “55 Alive Driver Refresher Course” with David Fox, trained by the Canada Safety Council; and a “Woodworking Workshop” with Katrina Tompson. For more info or to participate, call Community Care at 613-476-7493, check the activity calendar on the website at www.communitycareforseniors.org or email info@communitycareforseniors.org

Active Living Programs for November for seniors 60+ available 5 days/week 

Seniors 60+ are invited to get active, make friends, be well!  Prince Edward Community Care offers over 50 online events each month for seniors 60+. Online Zoom fitness and arts classes along with socials are held Monday to Friday. In November, the Zoom webinar topics include “Winter Driving” with Lisa Lapierre, Regional Co-ordinator with Ontario Ministry of Transportation; “Beyond the Beech” with Terry Sprague, Naturalist; and “Bingo” with Community Care staff. Community Care will also offer “Trivia” over the phone. In-person events include “Yoga and Gentle Stretch Classes” with Tamara Kayfetz; the “55 Alive Driver Refresher Course” with David Fox, trained by the Canada Safety Council; and a “Woodworking Workshop” with Katrina Tompson. For more info or to participate, call Community Care at 613-476-7493, check the activity calendar on the website at www.communitycareforseniors.org or email info@communitycareforseniors.org

Curbside pick up meal – November 28th, 2024 – pick-up in Picton

Prince Edward Community Care holds monthly curbside pick-up of meals. This event is on Thursday, November 28th, 2024, and the pickup location is at The View Restaurant. Chef Bill Grieve of Wheelhouse and Occasions catering is preparing a scrumptious meal of homemade soup, bread, Roast Loin of Pork, potato, veggies and lemon meringue pie for dessert. The cost is $20.00/meal and seniors 60+ can order by calling the Community Care office at 613-476-7493. All meals must be paid for in advance. Meals will be packaged hot and ready to be picked up at The View Restaurant at the Picton Golf Club 734 County Road 49. Only those who preorder and pay will be served. To order, or for more information, call 613-476-7493. Delivery can be arranged for seniors who require it. Orders will be taken until Monday, November 25th, 2024. www.communitycareforseniors.org