September 2001 - Online Newsletter

To submit, please fax or email our office prior to the 20th of the month.
Fax: (905) 372-2711 Email: northumberland@fourinfo.com

History is being made as we offer the first four county community newsletter. Admittedly, this edition is not comprehensive. We are relying on YOU, our readers, to contribute and utilize this terrific opportunity to share your agency events and/or information. Thanks to those, who jumped on the bandwagon and submitted info for this, the premiere edition. If you will note, our title is Fourinfo News and Views. If there is a burning issue that you would like to inform our readers of, please don't hesitate to send us an editorial. As long as your opinion represents the spirit of the newsletter (i.e. is not insulting, discriminatory etc. we would be glad to print it.) Our policy is to include editorials that reflect the human service community's commitment to the families we serve. Don't be shy, let those creative juices flow!

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has assigned access number 211 to a new, toll free service that will supply information and referrals about community, social, health and government services. The decision was announced on August 9, 2001.

The United Way of Canada and a number of other agencies brought the application for three-digit dialing access to the Commission last year. In its bid for the access number, the United Way group was supported by many parties, including municipalities, regional and provincial governments, community information centres, local distress centres, Kids Help Phone, volunteer centres and community medical services.

In North America, three-digit access numbers are reserved for specific services. Until now, in Canada, the only access numbers left were 211 and 311. 411 service is used for directory assistance. 511 has been held in reserve in Canada for access to Message Relay Service (MRS) by hearing persons to communicate with deaf persons, and 711 provides access to MRS by the deaf. 611 is used for telephone repair assistance, 811 is currently reserved for telecommunications service providers' business offices and 911 is used for emergency services.

The United Way group applied in June 2000 for the use of 211 to provide non-commercial, Canada-wide access to information and referrals.

In its application, the United Way group said organizations taking part in the information and referral services would have to meet standards developed by social service agencies. info NORTHUMBERLAND's Coordinator, Lori Pearson, became one of Canada's first certified Information and Referral Specialists last November. Lori is currently a member of a committee working to ensure that the certification process for Information and Referral Specialists, originally developed by the Alliance of Information and Referral Systems in the United States is revised to reflect Canadian content and the Canadian experience.

Residents of the four county area, shouldn't expect to be able to access this service right away. For this initiative to be implemented locally, it will need to be endorsed by local government. In the CRTC application, it was expected that the services will be established nation-wide over the next ten years.

After a career in the financial services sector, Judith has been a fundraising consultant in Haliburton and the City of Kawartha Lakes communities for SIRCH, A Place Called Home, and the Academy Theatre.

Judith is Vice President of the Shadow Lakes Association, Inc., is a Director of the Kawartha Lakes Association of Volunteer Administrators and is a volunteer canvasser for the United Way and the Canadian Cancer Society.

Judith lives in Norland with her husband Andy Luff. She has two children now married and one granddaughter who has sparked her interest in the Early Years.

The Earth Walk Festival is a grass roots eco festival that will be held at the rear of 180 Tremaine Street in Cobourg in the afternoon and evening of September 5th (4pm to 8 pm) to celebrate the opening of the Media Arts Centre. It will include a benefit art show and concert featuring local artists.

Proceeds will go to support local environmental organizations such as the Green Planet Foundation. Along with a concert featuring local recording artists like Aengus Finnan, there will be an exhibit of local art and displays from local environmental projects including an electric car, an electric tractor, composting, virmaculture as well as alternative energy and building materials all designed to help save our local and global environment. For more information about the festival and on how you can volunteer please contact Kathy at 905-355-3000.

Kinsmen Club of Peterborough Santa Claus Parade

The Kinsmen Club of Peterborough is proud to announce that the 28^th edition of the Santa Claus Parade is set to go on Saturday December 1^st, 2001 at 5:30 pm. The parade will begin at City Hall and finish at the Memorial Center. This year's theme is “Silver & Gold”.

Applications for participants are available at Craftworks, 246 George St., Peterborough Ontario. Applications can also be requested by e-mail at president@peterboroughkinsmen.ca. The parade is Co-Chaired by Kin Darrel Junkin and Kin Don Annett. This 28^th edition represents The Kinsmen Club of Peterborough’s continued participation in hailing the beginning of the Christmas season in Peterborough. Any further enquiries can be forwarded to Kin Darrell at 705-750-1010 or Kin Don at 705-742-6304 or visit our website at www.peterborougkinsmen.ca.

The Peterborough Symphony are holding a number of concerts that all are welcome to attend. All performances commence at 8:00 pm. Concerts 1, 3 & 4 are at Showplace Peterborough, Concert #2 {Sacred & Season} is being held at All Saints Anglican Church, Peterborough

Concert Dates:
Saturday, October 20, 2001 - "Celebrate the New Beginning"
Soloist: Antonin Kubalek, piano

Saturday, December 8, 2001 - "Sacred & Seasonal"
Soloist: Donna Bennett, soprano

Saturday, February 9, 2002 - "Beethoven to Beat the Blahs"
Soloist: Tak Kwan, violin

For further information please contact the PSO office at (705) 742-1992, 1-877-742-1992 or by e-mail at pso@kawartha.com.

The Help Centre is pleased to announce the launch of the Health Bank for children in Northumberland County. Funded by the County of Northumberland's Child Benefit Reinvestment Fund, the Health Bank assists parents with the cost of medications, medical supplies, equipment and transportation to meet their children's health need. Like the Help Centre's Training loan, it is an interest free loan up to $250.00, when other forms of financial assistance are not available, or are exhausted. Parents who are interested in applying to the Health Bank can pick up applications at The Help Centre, or:
Northumberland Child Development Centre, 38 Walton Street in Port Hope
Apple Route County of Commerce, 7 Prince Edward Street Brighton
Campbellford Community Resource Centre, 36 Front Street South

For more information call The Help Centre at (905) 372-2646, or toll free at 1-888-698-3382.

AIDS Walk 2001

The Peterborough AIDS Resource Network is a community-based agency providing support, health promotion and advocacy to people HIV- infected and HIV-affected.

The 10th annual AIDS Walk takes place on Sunday, September 23rd 2001 at Mark Street United Church, 90 Hunter Street East Peterborough.

Time Guidelines
1:00 p.m.-Registration
1:45 p.m.-Warm-up led by Peter Adams, MP
2:00 p.m.-Walk Begins

Route maps will be available for both the 2K and 5K walk on the day of the walk.

On Thursday August 23 and Thursday August 30 2001 at the "55 And Better Pavilion" at the Canadian National Exhibition, there will be a showcase to celebrate the volunteer commitment made by Ontario's seniors. Over 50 groups will present information on their services and offer volunteer opportunities. There will be live daily performances as talented seniors present music, theatre, comedy and much, much more.

For more information contact (416) 253-9661 or visit their website at www.uscont.com

GREENABILITY is proud to present a course on Volunteer Management and Fundraising from September 24 to November 2, facilitated by Ken Wyman and Associates. The course will remain open for online discussion until November 30.

Thanks to a grant from Volunteer @ction.online, this course is offered for $65.00 per person.

Topic covered are:

Non-profit or registered charitable organizations interested in accessing the Internet to increase efficiency and furthering their mandate, may qualify for assistance through Industry Canada’s VolNet Program. VolNet offers Internet connectivity, computer equipment, new information technologies, network support and skills development at a substantially reduced rate for qualifying organizations.

Voluntary sector organizations connected to the online community can use the Internet to provide their staff and volunteers with the latest information on fundraising, marketing and promotions, recruiting volunteers, and further their ability to share information with like minded groups from across the globe.

The Voluntary Sector Network Support Program (VolNet) is a federal government program administered by Industry Canada to improve the voluntary sector’s access to information technology and to the related skills and tools available to help it play a stronger role in Canadian society. VolNet is a part of the government’s Connecting Canadians initiative to make Canada the most connected country in the world. To date, the United Way of Peterborough & District, which oversees the Peterborough VolNet Program, has helped connect over 70 community groups since January 2001 with only 25 spots remaining.

List of Events

Friday September 7th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Guided tours
Learn about the state of the art technology within The Keeler Centre
Purchase a hat, t-shirt or sweater

Saturday September 8th from 11:00am to 3:00pm
Displays with local service groups
Take a shot at the Dunk Tank
Test your skills at the Super Shot Game
Purchase a hat, t-shirt or sweater
Break a balloon at the dart game or buy a lucky lollipop
Try out Mini Putt
Get a tattoo or have your face painted

Saturday September 8th from 7:00pm to 1:00am
The Legendary Stars on Tour tickets are $18.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door (age of majority).

For more information please contact The Keeler Centre Fundraising Office at (905) 355-2821 ext.232

Minister Johns Announces Task Force- July 5, 2001

The Honorable Helen Johns, Associate Minister of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC), formally announced the establishment of the Central East Mental Health Implementation Task Force (MHITF) at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre on July 5, 2001. The Task Force is one of nine task forces established by the Minister in response to the advice of the Health Services Restructuring Commission. Mental Health Implementation Task Forces will develop recommendations for provincial psychiatric hospital restructuring, community reinvestments and the implementation of mental health reform. MHITFs are meant to be an interim structure, with the flexibility to evolve to address the implementation requirements of the areas that they serve.

While announced only recently, the Central East (Whitby) Task Force actually began work with an inaugural meeting on February 28, 2001 and has been moving forward quickly ever since.

Membership on the Task Force is broad and includes consumers, family members, service providers and other community representatives. Covering York Region, Durham Region, the Counties of Victoria, Haliburton, Northumberland and Peterborough, and part of the former City of Scarborough, the area is large and complex. It has a population of over two million residents and includes 35 community mental health programs, 8 general hospitals, and a large state-of-the-art tertiary care facility at Whitby Mental Health Centre.

The Task Force has made a commitment to communicate on a regular basis with the local stakeholders. A quarterly newsletter will be produced and distributed and significant events will be communicated monthly through an electronic bulletin. Anyone who would like to be included on the mailing list should contact nancy.kula@moh.gov.on.ca.

In addition to written communications, the Chair of the Task Force, Jean Achmatowicz-MacLeod, would welcome any opportunities to meet with interested stakeholders. We also invite stakeholders to present at Task Force or subcommittee meetings on topics relevant to the work of the Task Force. Please contact Nancy Kula for further information.

Northumberland Toastmasters Charter Party
Join the celebration as the Northumberland Chapter becomes an official member of Toastmasters International! This anticipated event is open to the public, and will be held on September 25th from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Community Centre, 232 Spencer Street East, Cobourg. There will be a roast beef buffet as well as a vegetarian alternative. The cost is $27 per person. To purchase tickets, please call Ruth Anne Whicher at 905-377-0673. Tickets must be purchased a minimum of one week in advance of the dinner.

Introduction to Nature Sketching
Saturday September 15, 1-4 p.m.
Ganaraska Forest Centre
Back by popular demand, artist Steve McMullen (GRCA Forest Coordinator) teaches the techniques of sketching in nature. Skills taught will include line drawing, texture, shading, creating a nature journal and more. Please bring paper and pencil or other sketching media. Fee $15 per person. For more information or to register, please call (905) 797-2721.

Wednesday, September 12, 2001
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Lions Club Hall
157 Elgin Street West, Cobourg

On Wednesday, September 12th, 2001,
the Northumberland United Way will kick-off
their 2001 Annual Campaign.
Luncheon tickets are $10.00 each,
and are available at the
Cobourg District Chamber of Commerce or
the Northumberland United Way office.
All proceeds go to the Northumberland United Way.
For more info call 905-372-6955.

Gord Ley of Merrill Lynch/Northumberland United Way 8th Annual Golf Tournament
On Thursday, September 20, 2001, the Northumberland United Way will hold their 8th Annual Golf Tournament fundraiser at the Ashbrook Golf Club. The cost is $125 per golfer ($75 tax receipt will be provided) an includes 18 holes of golf, lunch, and a golf cart for 2. Teams can also enter the tournament for $500 per team. The tournament is played in the "Best Ball" format and starts at 12:00 noon. Call the Northumberland United Way office at 905-372-6955 before August 31st to register.

This seminar will be held on Wednesday, September 5, 2001, 12:00 p.m. at the Cobourg Public Library.
Douglas will show you how you can increase sales and build long-term loyalty by combining personal performance qualities with your selling skills. Tickets are $12 for members, $15 for Soon-to-be-members. A light lunch will be provided. For more information, call 905-372-5831.

(From left to right) John Boreham representing Dr. Doug Galt, MPP Northumberland, Judith Hayes, Early Years Coordinator for the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton and Northumberland, Sheri Loosemore, Recreation Coordinator, Township of Cramahe, Cathy Cullen, Port Hope, Cobourg Association for Community Living, Lynn Faris, Rebound Youth Services, Heather Formosa, Durham College and Ruth Reid (seated), joined Lori Pearson, Coordinator, info NORTHUMBERLAND for a planning lunch on August 16 to plan for an Ontario's Promise information session to be held in Cobourg on September 14. Details as follows:

Ontario's Promise is a way to build a better future for all of our children. It aims to bring businesses, non-profit agencies serving children, community leaders, parents and individuals together to make and keep five promises to the province's young people.

These five promises cover what experts agree children and youth need to become healthy, happy and responsible adults.

1.      A healthy start
2.      An adult who cares
3.      Safe places to learn and grow
4.      The tools to succeed
5.      A chance to make a difference

Ontario's promise seeks to build on the province's long tradition of philanthropy and community service by calling on the private sector to meaningfully increase the resources provided to agencies serving children and youth in three ways: financial contributions, in-kind resources and employee volunteer time.

Agencies are encouraged to work with Ontario's Promise partners and use these new resources to expand the programs they are already delivering, or start new "Projects of Promise". Individuals are asked to make new volunteer commitments. Many non-profit agencies, service clubs and industry associations are becoming partners in Ontario's Promise.

For information on how you can help make Northumberland County a better place to grow and learn, please attend the information session.

Friday, September 14 2001, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Best Western, Cobourg
For more information and to RSVP contact:

info NORTHUMBERLAND
(905) 372-8913 or 1-800-396-6626 or email northumberland@fourinfo.com
Spaces are limited, breakfast is included.
Please RSVP early to ensure your participation.

La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra launches 3rd thrilling season!
The La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra invites you to be part of the launch of their third concert season on September 15th, 2001.

Their first rehearsal of each season takes the form of an all-day retreat at Drope Century Farm, Rice Lake Scenic Drive, Harwood, Ontario (on the south shore of Rice Lake).

This year they will open their doors to the media and public from 11:30am until 1:15 pm. During this time you are invited to listen in on their first rehearsal of the new season, to experience a wonderful guest speaker and hear a couple of very important announcements which will have far reaching effects for young musicians throughout the communities of Northumberland, Clarington, Prince Edward County and Peterborough. Their third concert season will feature guest appearances by accomplished artists such as pianist Catherine Wilson and violinist Catherine Manoukian as well as a guest performance with the Toronto Philharmonia.

A light picnic lunch will be served during which you may meet with their Music Directors, Michael Lyons and Laurie Mitchell, to discuss the exciting plans for the future of LJYO. For more information, please contact Betty Finnie-Hunt at 905-885-2782 or Roberta Hunt at 416-367-5353 ext.218.

Also...
The LJYO is currently booking auditions. If you know of a young musician interested in the inspiring youth orchestra experience, please call 905-372-9987.

Official CAP Site Opening for Rural and Urban Peterborough
The official opening of the largest Community Access Program (CAP) computer site in Peterborough County was held at the Trent Valley Archives in the Fairview Heritage Centre. The CAP sites are sponsored by Industry Canada and coordinated by COIN, a local community economic development agency. Fairview will serve as a hub for the rural and urban area in the north part of Peterborough to Lakefield offering high speed internet access information to the farming community, businesses and residents.

As well as 11 computers, scanners, printers and software, Industry Canada funding will facilitate workshops and skills training in the use of the internet , accessing government agencies, resume writing, business planning and professional development and genealogy research.

At the opening ceremonies representing Industry Minister, Brian Tobin, local MP Peter Adams said this program will bring all the areas of Canada onto the world wide information highway and make government departments more accessible to the outlying population. MPP Gary Stewart stated that having a facility like this at the Trent Valley Archives brings the old and the new together making it an exceptional resource center. Deputy Warden Ron Millen commented that as a dairy farmer these CAP sites will give the farmers more access to the new up to date information needed in the operation of our farms. The CAP site is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and staffed by two full time personnel.

Trent Valley Archives, founded in 1987 and a member of the Archives Association of Ontario offers microfilm inter loan with the National Archives in Ottawa and the Ontario Archives in Toronto. TVA is the only member owned and operated centre of its kind in Canada. A staff of volunteers to assist in local and family history research are on duty from 10 to 5, Monday thru Saturday. The Fairview Heritage Center is located one mile west from the zoo at 567 Carnegie Avenue [the old center line] or e-mail; info@trentvalleyarchives.com

News from Presqu'ile Provincial Park
August is still mid-summer for humans but for the shorebirds of Presqu'ile, it's travellin' time - off to their winter home. These "birds on stilts" perform a terrific migration feat, flying from the Arctic to their wintering sites in the Caribbean, Central and South America. They drop in on Presqu'ile to rest and refuel and we'll catch them with our field and classroom skills acquired in this special workshop.

NatureWorks, a popular year-round program supported by Ontario Parks and The Friends of Presqu'ile Provincial Park has arranged for Don and Ian Shanahan, both noted local birders to lead you on a daylong shorebird workshop. Come and see our shorebird slides and specimens close up and then head into the field to see the real thing.

The cost is $10.00 per adult for this brand new NatureWorks offering and regular Park admission fees apply. The workshop runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday August 25, 2001. Bring your lunch. Spaces are limited and reservations are required: please call 613-475-1688 to book today. For more information about NatureWorks and Presqu'ile Provincial Park, please call Dolf DeJong at 613-475-4324 or visit their website at www.friendsofpresquile.on.ca

PETER SOLMES RETURNS FOR A SPECIAL LAKESIDE CONCERT BY THE LIGHTHOUSE AT PRESQU'ILE PROVINCIAL PARK!
Sunday August 26, 2001 at 12:30PM, 1:30PM and again at 2:30PM Peter Solmes, Presqu'ile's own balladeer will offer his "Stories of Presqu'ile" and many other original songs for your enjoyment.

Peter's "stories" deal with Lake Ontario Mornings, Fall Bird and Butterfly Migrations, Applefest, Rumrunners, The Presqu'ile Pavilion, Presqu'ile Provincial Park and the sinking of the schooner Speedy.

For more information please call Dolf DeJong at 613-475-4324 or visit their website at www.friendsofpresquile.on.ca. Regular Park admission fees apply for this event.

Therapeutic Touch Level One
Therapeutic Touch is a contempary interpretation of ancient healing practices, researched and developed by Dr. Dolores Krieger, Ph.D., RN, Professor of Nursing at New York University (retired), and her mentor Dora Kunz. The technique is based on the assumption that a human being is not only a physical body, but also a complex pattern of energy. Disease is associated with disorder, deficit and/or blockage of the energy pattern.

Pat Hall is in private practice and has been involved with Therapeutic Touch since 1990. She is a Recognized Practitioner/Teacher of The Therapeutic Touch Network (Ontario) and a member of the Teachers Collective. She facilitates the Northumberland Therapeutic Touch Support/Practice Group in Cobourg, and is a Certified Brain Gym® Consultant and Instructor.

Date:       Monday September 10th to October 1st, 2001
Time:       Morning 9-12 noon or evening 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Location: Fleming College Lakeshore Campus
               1005 William Street, Cobourg, ON, K9A 5J4
Fee:         $52.56 (12 hours) + required text $14.98

Parent-Child Mother Goose Program - Training Workshop
The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program is a group experience for parents and their babies and young children focusing on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. The parents are helped to gain skills and confidence which can enable them to create positive family patterns during their children's crucial early years and give their children healthy early experiences with language and communication.

The upcoming training workshop will cover the materials, methods and underlying ideas of the program. Anyone who has an interest in sharing rhymes, songs and stories with pre-school children can take the training. However, priority will be given to those who are from the HKPR District Health Unit's area and who are most likely to offer a Parent-Child Mother Goose Program in their community.

TRAINING WORKSHOP:
Dates:          September 28 - 29, 2001
Times:          9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost:            $40.00 (includes refreshments but not lunch)
Location:      HKPR District Health Unit, 200 Rose Glen Road, Port Hope, Ontario

Registration is limited to 20 people. Completed registration forms and payment must be received by September 10, 2001. For more information, please contact Julie Ann West at 905-885-9100 ext.233.

Information and Discussion of Interest to Mid-Life Women
Women are invited to information and discussion sessions during the months of September and October. These sessions are held during the first Tuesday of every month from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Women's Health Care Centre, 69 George Street North, Peterborough. The next two sessions are:

Tuesday
September 4th

Women's Stories

with
Ione Grover

Tuesday
October 2nd

Slow Down Aging with
Naturopathic Medicine

with
Wei-Wei Han
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

These sessions are held from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
at the Women's Health Care Centre
69 George Street North, Peterborough

Stretch, Relax, Renew...with Yoga
Yoga is one of the oldest systems of personal development. In these classes yoga postures, breathing, meditation and relaxation techniques will be used to strengthen, stretch, tone and energize the body. The postures focus on balancing and aligning the whole person, bringing a sense of emotional calm and harmony to the mind and spirit.

Mornings: Wednesdays 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
September 12th to November 21st
(no class October 10th)

Classes are held in the Rotary Room of the Cobourg Public Library, and are $80 for 10 weeks. Register soon as class size is limited. For more information, or to register, please call Lynda at 905-342-5481.

Swim Program for Children and Adults
A new swim program for children and adults is being offered in Northumberland County. Under the direction of Olympic Swim Coach, Eric Kramer, the Northumberland Aquatic Club is offering two different programs for children and adults.

Swim School

Ages 6 - 14
Qualified, professional instructors
90% of time spent in active learning
Learning adapted to needs of child
Develop global aquatic skills
$70 for 8 week session (2 lessons/wk)

Adult Fit Swim

"Promoting a lifetime of
fitness through swimming"

Adults 18 and older
Qualified, professional coach
Program adapted to swimmer
8 week session
Fun and challenging

You pick:
$50 - 1 time a week
$70 - 2 times a week
$90 - 3 times a week

Did you know...
Preventable injuries account for 40% of deaths of children aged one to four years. Some of these deaths and many other injuries are due to the use of unsafe children's products. As a caregiver, you know that good-quality, used children's products are in demand but did you know that it is illegal to advertise, sell or give away children's products that do not meet current standards? As well, the person who sells or gives away a product could be held responsible if a child is injured by the product. The Health Unit has a number of pamphlets to help parents and caregivers in choosing safe used children's products. Copies can be obtained from your local Health Unit.

Haliburton, Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit - Port Hope Branch
info@hkpr.on.ca

Port Hope Branch
200 Rose Glen Road
Port Hope ON L1A 3V6
905-885-9100
905-885-9551 (fax)

Brighton Branch
35 Alice Street, Box 127
Brighton ON K0K 1H0
613-475-0933
613-475-1455 (fax)

Campbellford Branch
22 Doxsee Avenue South
Box 449
Campbellford ON K0L 1L0
705-653-1550
705-653-3114 (fax)

Lindsay Branch
108 Angeline Street South
Lindsay ON K9V 3L5
705-324-3569
705-324-0455 (fax)

Haliburton Branch
Box 570
Haliburton ON K0M 1S0
705-457-1391
705-457-1336 (fax)

Tai Chi Open House
The Taoist Tai Chi Society, Cobourg, is holding an open house on September 12th, 2001 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Golden Plough Lodge in the Auditorium. The open house will serve as an introduction to Tai Chi.

Taoist Tai Chi Celebration

Please join us for the 25th Anniversary of Taoist Tai Chi in Peterborough
Saturday, September 22, 2001 - 9:30 to 12:30 AM

Free to the public, the morning festivities begin in the parking lot ACROSS
from the facilities at
300 George St North, Second Floor (above Brant Office Supply)
View demonstrations of Taoist Tai Chi, learn about the many health benefits
of this ancient Chinese exercise, enjoy the traditional Chinese Lion Dance
performance and chat with instructors and members about how Tai Chi can help
you improve and maintain your health.

New beginner classes start this September and October. Seniors packages
available.
To register for classes or to tour the premises, phone 748-2433
For more information about Taoist Tai Chi and the Taoist Tai Chi Society,
visit our website at www.nexicom.net/~ttcs

Community Information Forums on Addiction and Mental Health
"There is Help...There is Hope" is a series of regular Community Information Forums on Addiction and Mental Health, offering a greater understanding of emerging mental health and addiction issues, treatments and healthy living strategies.

Preliminary Schedule
(Please check the CAMH website prior to each event
for any scheduling changes)

October 9, 2001	What's new in the treatment of Schizophrenia?
November (TBD)	Alcohol: How much is too much? What can you do when drinking has gone too far
December 11, 2001	Alternative ways of healing addictions and mental health problems (location to be determined)
January 22, 2002	Concurrent disorders: when mental illness and substance abuse collide
February 19, 2002	Alternative approaches to traditional employment: working on working
March 19, 2002	The stigma of addiction
April 23, 2002	Substance abuse: how can we support our children?
May 7, 2002	Depression in young women
June (TBD)	Being LGBT (Lesbian, gay, bi, transgendered or transexual) & getting care

These forums will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, ARF site Meeting Centre, 2nd Floor, 33 Russell Street, Toronto. Seating is limited and available on a first come basis. For further information, please call 416-979-4251.

PUBLIC EDUCATION & ADVOCACY - The FCN strives to provide family & public education and promotion to help to demystify mental illness and dissolve the stigma attached to this illness. We support others involved in mental health promotion and we lobby for change in supports for family/caregivers. All board members must be family and caregivers of someone with a serious mental illness.

For more information call Joan Peacock, Coordinator 705-652-9585 1-888-454-8875 fcn@on.aibn.com

On a sad note ...
info NORTHUMBERLAND bids a very sad so long to Reese Simpson. Reese has been our database manager since January 1999 and is responsible for much of the work done on our website at www.fourinfo.com. Reese has been a wonderful friend, exhibiting mammoth patience in providing assistance to this initiative. Whatever the future holds, we hope that all his dreams come true.

REGIONAL CHAPTER EXPLORATORY MEETING

Thursday, September 20^th, 2001
From 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
At the Cobourg Public Library
200 Ontario St., Rotary Room, First Floor
(just off Hwy # 2, at the corner of King and Ontario)

Please join us to network, hear information on registration and to discuss group goals and formation of a local CHTA chapter.

For further information: Please contact Rose Naomi Pickell at (905) 344-7129, e-mail johnrose@nexicom.net or Pauline Garvey at (905) 623-5219.

If you have community news or editorial copy that is relevant to the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland or Peterborough County that you would like to see posted in our newsletter, please email/fax us the information before the 20th of the preceding month.

	COMMUNITY NEWS & VIEWS

Ontario's Promise is a way to build a better future for all of our children. It aims to bring businesses, non-profit agencies serving children, community leaders, parents and individuals together to make and keep five promises to the province's young people.

These five promises cover what experts agree children and youth need to become healthy, happy and responsible adults. 1. A healthy start 2. An adult who cares 3. Safe places to learn and grow 4. The tools to succeed 5. A chance to make a difference

REGIONAL CHAPTER EXPLORATORY MEETING

These five promises cover what experts agree children and youth need to become healthy, happy and responsible adults.

1. A healthy start
2. An adult who cares
3. Safe places to learn and grow
4. The tools to succeed
5. A chance to make a difference