Peterborough Lions thank Fairhaven staff for pandemic efforts
The Peterborough Lions Club has made another delivery to Fairhaven and the staff would like to thank them for their generous support.
“They donate Central Smith ice-cream cups, chocolate bars, coffee and cookies to the staff, to thank them for all the hard work keeping our residents safe during the pandemic,” said Jen Baro, Fairhaven’s executive assistant.
In return, Fairhaven has jumped on board for the Lions Club shoe collection initiative, says Baro, collecting shoes for this worthy cause.
During the month of July, the Lions Club is collecting used shoes, everything from baby to adult shoes, casual, dress, runners, sandals, or winter boots. Once collected the shoes will be delivered to BioPed Footcare and Orthotics where they will be cleaned and refurbished. Then, working with local organizations and Soles4Souls Canada, the shoes will be donated both locally and abroad to those who need them.
“Locally their goal is to collect 1,000 pairs of shoes,” said Baro. “So far they have over 650 pairs of shoes donated.”
If you have shoes you would like to donate, you can drop them off until July 30 at either the Peterborough Lions Club, located at 347 Burnham St., or BioPed, at 655 The Queensway.
For further information, call 705-740-2288.
Activity Haven
Activity Haven is hosting an outdoor movie night Monday at 9 p.m. Bring your own lawn chair and enjoy watching the show on a big screen. Pop and chips will be sold. The cost is $5. Register by calling the office.
Barbecues are happening each Tuesday from noon until 1p.m. during July. The barbecue this week will feature live music with Corby Leigh Kemp. You must register by calling the office by the day before to attend. Enjoy a hamburger, your choice of chips, and a pop for $7.
Senior Cruises presents an antique car show Tuesday from 2 until 4 p.m. Walk around the Activity Haven parking lot and check out all the cars on display. Register by calling the office.
Chair exercises take place every Wednesday in the parking lot at 9:30 a.m. The cost of each class is a $2 user fee. Yoga in the park takes place each weekday morning, Mondays from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 until 10 a.m., Wednesdays from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m. and Fridays from 10 until 11 a.m., followed by a Mindful Movement class from 11:15 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. The cost is $5, plus a $2 user fee. Space is limited. Preregistration is required.
Zoom programs continue. A Zoom current events group meets Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and there is a Zoom chair exercise class on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Call the office for details or, for the chair class you can also email Hannahpeart@activityhaven.com for more information.
For more information, call the Activity Haven office at 705876-1670.
Stroke support
The Zoom stroke support meeting date has changed for this month. It will take place Wednesday from 1 until 2 p.m. The August meeting will be back to the regular schedule of the fourth Wednesday of the month. This free video audio conference meeting is offered by March of Dimes Canada.
Join in using your computer, cellphone, tablet, iPhone, touchtone telephone, or smartphone. To register, call 1-800263-3463, ext. 7709.