Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is hosting a series of community chats across the region, both in-person and virtually, starting January 29, 2024, to introduce the Made-in-Muskoka Healthcare system of the future.

Through a significant capital redevelopment over the next 10 years, MAHC will build two new hospitals, one in Huntsville on the existing property, and one in Bracebridge on the recently announced Pine Street location. Through reviewing the development of two new hospital sites and an innovative and sustainable model of care for decades to come, the hospital team has planned enhancements to the local healthcare system for communities in and around Muskoka.

“We are looking forward to engaging members of the communities we serve once again to talk about our future hospitals,” says MAHC President & CEO Cheryl Harrison.

Over the course of the past year, 250 subject matter experts from the hospital team and key healthcare partners have invested hundreds of hours sharing their hearts, their smarts and their experience in an iterative planning process to explore options and develop the best possible model of care to meet the needs of our communities and our healthcare providers. Throughout the planning journey, creative thinking has considered future projections of volumes, current realities and the changing healthcare landscape, technology advancements and opportunities to expand care locally — all with the goal of a model of care that is within budget and that will preserve and enhance the viability of programs and services in the most sustainable way.

“Input from our staff, physicians, midwives, patient experience partners and our communities has played a significant role in developing a new approach to care in the future through a Made-in-Muskoka Healthcare system,” says Harrison. “We’re excited to update our communities on the future of healthcare and how care will be provided. Please join us at a community chat nearest you.”

Sessions are being held:

Monday, January 29 at 7 p.m. – Dwight Community Centre

Tuesday, January 30 at 7 p.m. – Gravenhurst Terry Fox Auditorium

Wednesday, January 31 at 7 p.m. – Armour, Ryerson & Burk’s Falls Arena Hall

Thursday, February 1 at 7 p.m. – Huntsville Active Living Centre

Tuesday, February 6 at 7 p.m. – Bracebridge Rotary Centre for Youth

Wednesday, February 7 at 7 p.m. – Port Carling Community Centre

Virtual chats are also scheduled on Friday, February 2 at 10:30 a.m. and Monday, February 5 at 7 p.m. Please visit www.mahc.ca/communitychats to register to attend a virtual chat via Zoom, and for more information.

Spencerville Agricultural Society, AGM

Next Meeting: Monday, January 15th, 2024

Social Hour: 6:00 pm

Meeting: 7:00 pm

Address: 22 Ryan Street, Spencerville Ontario

You are invited to join our Annual General Meeting on Monday, January 15th!

We will kick off our AGM with a social hour starting at 6:00 PM! This is an opportunity to meet and connect with our current committee and see where you might be interested in getting involved. Our meeting will proceed shortly after at 7:00 PM.

If you've ever wanted to get involved this is your opportunity to join our committee and be a part of planning the 169th Spencerville Fair!

To Join, please email info@spencervillefair.ca

Friday, 26 January from 7 to 1 at Branch 62 of the Royal Canadian Legion. Front Street, Sarnia.  Evening of music, with Mark Moran and a performance by the Sarnia Legion Pipe Band.  There will be silent auctions, and donations will be solicited for Wounded Warriors Canada, a nationally-recognized mental health service provider dedicated to serving ill and injured Veterans, First Responders, and their families.    

The Brockville Wedding Show takes place on Thursday, February 22 at the Brockville Memorial Civic Centre, from 4 to 8 p.m., with an admission of $10 per. Tickets are available at Eventbrite. There will be oodles of vendors to talk to about every aspect of the Wedding.

Meet the professionals to ask about bridal dresses, rings, an officiant, caterers, photography, music, wedding planners and so much more 

For additional information, please call 514-699-4102 or in@productionsdoubleconcept.com.

Tuesday February 13th, 2024 Renfrew and Area Seniors' Home Support is hosting their annual Valentine's Bridge Tournament.  It will take place at The Golden Age Activity Centre, 212 Raglan Street S., Renfrew, ON.  

Only $20/player

Prizes and light refreshments.

Registration by Friday February 9th, 2024

Two performances to go from the 28th Season Series. On January 27th Miss Emily takes the stage to bring soul/blues/pop songs. In 2020 Miss Emily won a triple crown of Female Vocalist, New Artist, and Sapphire Blues Video at the Maple Blues Awards.

The last performers for the season are Sam Polley and the Old Tomorrows, on April 11. This group brings sounds of the 50's and 60's with rock, pop, country, and a bit of soul. Sam is the son of famed singer Jim Cuddy and actress Rena Polley and younger brother to singer Devon Cuddy.

Get your tickets today!