BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Carefor - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://carefor.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Carefor REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251113T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261101T170000 DTSTAMP:20260427T095058 CREATED:20251113T151108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T151108Z UID:10526-1763020800-1793552400@carefor.ca SUMMARY:Carefor Speaker Series: Supporting the Quiet Heroes of Care DESCRIPTION:Carefor is launching the Caregiver Speaker Series—an educational and inspirational initiative designed to support those caring for loved ones. Funded by Rexall\, this six-part series will be hosted across Carefor’s centres in Eastern Ontario\, at no cost to attendees. \nEach session will feature Carefor’s frontline experts—occupational therapists\, nurses\, personal support workers\, and social workers—sharing practical strategies for dementia care\, safe mobility\, and navigating community resources. The series offers caregivers not only knowledge\, but affirmation and connection. \nTopics will be decided based on consultation with each Centre team. They are experts in their communities and will know or may suggest topics that will create the most interest. \nWith 71 percent of Canadian caregivers reporting increased burnout since the pandemic\, this program provides a vital space for learning\, rest\, and renewal. While caregivers attend\, Carefor will provide on-site support for their loved ones\, ensuring peace of mind and uninterrupted care. \nStay tuned for upcoming sessions and dates! URL:https://carefor.ca/event/carefor-speaker-series-supporting-the-quiet-heroes-of-care/ LOCATION:ON ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carefor.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Carefor-Speaker-Series-website-event-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260301T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260331T000000 DTSTAMP:20260427T095058 CREATED:20240318T135900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T175009Z UID:6979-1772323200-1774915200@carefor.ca SUMMARY:March for Meals DESCRIPTION:It’s time to March for Meals !\nFood insecurity and isolation are two major problems facing seniors in our community. With the cost of food and transportation\, more and more seniors are finding it harder to age at home. Can you help them? \nYour donation will help provide isolated and vulnerable seniors across your community access to a nutritious meal delivered to their door. But Meal Delivery is more than just ensuring nutrition; it’s also about making sure someone is doing okay. \nYour donation helps change this. You’ll be helping put a meal on a table and smile on a face. \nOur seniors have looked after us their whole lives. It’s time for us to look after them. \nMarch for Meals: Helping Corrie Stay Healthy and Connected\nVolunteer Marilyn with Corrie and Fundraising Manager\, Rhonda Simpson \nThe Meal Delivery Program at the Lan‑Char Support Centre in Lancaster begins each day with something simple but powerful: neighbours looking out for one another. With up to one-third of seniors living alone\, a warm meal delivered with a friendly smile can mean the difference between isolation and connection. For many seniors\, these meals are not only nourishment\, but are also a reminder that someone cares. \nNancy Contant has seen this impact firsthand. After more than 25 years volunteering with Carefor\, first through footcare and now through meal delivery\, she knows how meaningful a brief visit can be. Living in Lancaster and caring full‑time for her 100‑year‑old mother\, Nancy says the program enriches her life as much as it does the clients’. “Meeting all the clients and making a difference in their lives” is what keeps her going\, she explains. It’s also how she met Marilyn\, who has become one of her closest friends. Volunteering\, she adds\, gives her a chance to recharge and is “a social outing to help others” that doubles as caregiver support for herself. \nMarilyn Lebrun joined the program two years ago\, shortly after retiring and welcoming a new granddaughter. Encouraged by Nancy\, she quickly discovered how fulfilling the work could be. “A lot of people know me in the community\, so it’s a great social outing\,” she says. “It feels good to give back.” Like Nancy\, she treasures the friendships she’s formed along the way. \nOne of the people they visit regularly is Corrie Flipsen. Corrie lives alone\, though she has a large and loving extended family. The Meal Delivery Program allows her to maintain her independence without relying on them for daily help. She loves the hot meals\, but even more\, she loves the visits. “Meeting new people and socializing with the volunteers gives me something to look forward to\,” she says. \nThese stories reflect the heart of Carefor’s five Senior Support Centres in Alexandria\, Lancaster\, Ingleside\, Winchester\, and Finch. Each centre provides essential services that help seniors age safely at home\, stay socially connected\, and feel supported in their community. As Lan‑Char Support Centre supervisor Tina Castonguay puts it:\n“Our meal delivery program means that many seniors can stay at home\, where they want to and for some\, where they need to due to the cost of retirement homes. We’re proud to help our seniors live with independence.” \nDuring March for Meals\, we are looking for donations to support our meal delivery programs as well as people who want to volunteer. Visit our website to find out more information about \nDonate\nVolunteer \n  URL:https://carefor.ca/event/march-for-meals/ LOCATION:Seniors Support Centres ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://carefor.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Picture1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260323T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260328T000000 DTSTAMP:20260427T095058 CREATED:20260223T212110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T214054Z UID:6971-1774224000-1774656000@carefor.ca SUMMARY:March for Meals 2026 DESCRIPTION:Can you make make it more than a meal? \nFood insecurity and isolation are two major problems facing seniors in our community. With the cost of food and transportation\, more and more seniors are finding it harder to age at home. Can you help them? \nEvery year\, the March for Meals campaign helps raise money for Carefor’s meal delivery programs run out of our five senior support centres. Every donation helps provide isolated and vulnerable seniors across your community access to a nutritious meal delivered to their door. But Meal Delivery is more than just ensuring nutrition; it’s also about making sure someone is doing okay and is a little less alone. \nYour donation helps make this possible helping Carefor with the cost of operating our meal delivery program. You’ll be helping put a meal on a table and smile on a face. \nOur seniors have looked after us their whole lives. It’s time for us to look after them. \nPlease give today in Eastern Counties.  Your donation will stay in your community. URL:https://carefor.ca/event/marchformeals2026/ LOCATION:ON ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carefor.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/March-for-Meals-Banner-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260325 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260327 DTSTAMP:20260427T095058 CREATED:20260203T131816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T160432Z UID:10738-1774396800-1774569599@carefor.ca SUMMARY:Maple Brunch & Open House: Carefor Civic Complex & Mackay Centre Retirement Homes DESCRIPTION:  \nFor more information email infopembroke@carefor.ca or call 613-732-9993 \n\n\n \n \n Open House- Register for Either or Both Below\n Please fill in your contact information below and choose which day and time you would like to attend. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Number of people joining the tour.(Required)Please enter a number from 1 to 10.Please choose which day and time you would like to attend.\n \n Carefor Civic Complex (Wednesday\, March 25) | 12:00 - 1:30 PM\n \n \n Carefor Mackay Centre (Thursday\, March 26) | 12:00 - 1:30 PM URL:https://carefor.ca/event/open-house-carefor-civic-complex-mackay-centre-2/ LOCATION:ON ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://carefor.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Maple-Brunch-header-scaled.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR