Omemee Santa Claus parade winners revealed
Congratulations to the Omemee Lions Club for another great Santa Claus parade. Winners of the various categories are as follows: Schools and Churches: Lady Eaton Elementary School. Commercial: Green Side Up. Public: Murray Fallaise. NonProfit: 1st Omemee Scouting.
A substantial amount of nonperishable food items were collected by members of Scouting for the Food bank. Thanks to all the generous donors.
Lavelle family
Once again the residents of the Omemee area came through for one of their own. For the past two months the Omemee Lions Club is in the midst of a new campaign to assist the Lavelle family. Jennifer has severe spina bifida, requires 24-hour care and is confined to her bed and wheelchair. She requires a special high-tech mattress. Not only was the goal met, it was exceeded and the new mattress has been ordered and will arrive before Christmas. Additional funds raised will be used to offset prescription costs not covered by the province. Thanks to everyone who made a donation to help Jennifer.
A jam session will be held Dec. 22, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Legion. For information call Jim 705-799-6912.
Youth curling takes place at the Omemee Curling Centre, James St. each Sunday, 1-3 pm, $5 per person. No experience or equipment is needed. Youth should bring a pair of clean running shoes.
Community care
The Community Care
of City of Kawartha Lakes offers many invaluable services to the residents of our area. The office number is 705-324-7323.
Footcare is available to seniors and residents with special needs. An appointment is necessary and can be made by calling 705-8794100 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The clinic is held at Remedy RX, 108 Kent St.W., Lindsay. Clinics are Mondays and Tuesdays.
Meals on Wheels are available at a nominal cost for residents of Omemee and Downeyville.
Exercises in partnership with Closing the Gap Healthcare are held at 8 James St. Mondays and Thursdays at Trinity United Church. Call the office for details of times.
Exercises for seniors (SAGES) will be held at Dunsford United Church, 1981 Sturgeon Rd., Wednesdays, 10 am and at Victoria Armouries, 210 Kent St. W., 11 am.
Community Care along with Hospice Services coordinates many different support groups. All groups are free of charge and welcome any resident of City of Kawartha Lakes. Upcoming groups include the following:
Caregiver Support, 2 Kent St. W., Dec. 12, 10-11:30 a.m. Call ext 503 for details.
Living with Cancer, Dec. 10, 2 pm, 2 Kent St. W., 705-879-4123.
Stroke Survivor, Dec. 13, 1:303:30 pm, 65 Melbourne St. W., ext. 111.
Circle of Hope Peer Group for those who recently lost a loved one and want to share with others in similar circumstances, Dec.20, noon-1:30 pm, 2 Kent St. W., 705-879-4123.
Living Through Loss Family Program for children, teens and parents or caregivers who have suffered the death of a family member, Dec. 12, 6-7:30 pm, 55 Mary St. W., 705-879-4123.
The Adult Day Program is held Mondays and Thursdays, 8:303:30 pm at Trinity United Church. This program allows caregivers some needed break time as well as allowing the clients to interact with other people. Call the main office for details.
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