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OCTOBER 2000 NEWSLETTER
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A BIG THANK-YOU FOR NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY
CERC OPENS OUTREACH SITES

COBOURG PUBLIC LIBRARY: WINTER HOURS

NORTHUMBERLAND UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN EVENTS FOR 2000

Public Information Meetings

ART GALLERY OF NORTHUMBERLAND

NEWS FROM PRESQU'ILE PROVINCIAL PARK

VOLUNTEER AT...

GENESIS BEREAVEMENT RESOURCE CENTRE 

THE ART GALLERY OF NORTHUMBERLAND AND THE CAPITOL THEATRE...

THE NIAGARA CHILD DEVELOPMENT HOSTS

CONSCIOUS CONTACT!

THE CANADIAN HEARING SOCIETY

MORE LIBRARY NEWS

AMICA CHAMBER ENSEMBLE CONCERT

DISTRESS CENTRE OF NORTHUMBERLAND - OPEN HOUSE

COMMUNITY FORUMS ON ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH

OH JOY! (A MUSICAL ABOUT DEPRESSION)

FOURINFO.COM LAUNCH

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

TOURETTE SYNDROME PUBLIC AWARENESS WEEK

A BIG THANK-YOU FOR NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY
    Community and Social Services Minister John Baird and MPP Doug Galt recently applauded everyone in this community, especially Northumberland County Social Services for their leadership, hard work and dedication to the Community Participation component of the Ontario Works program. With the support and co-operation of local community non-profit and/or public organizations, Northumberland County Social Services staff were successful in placing 292 people in volunteer community placements. As a reward for surpassing their 1999-2000 target by 177 (the local target was only 115 placements), Minister John Baird presented the County with a cheque for $177,000. This funding is to be re-invested in a variety of human services needed here in Northumberland. There are many reasons why our local community non-profit and/or public organizations are getting involved in sponsoring an unpaid community placement with Ontario Works, but....

Here are the Top 5 Reasons for doing so:

5.    It's a good opportunity to get that wish-list of extra projects completed.
4.    It's a quick and easy way to get the volunteers you need, at no cost to you.
3.    It's great to be able to help people in their journey back to employment.
2.    It's truly a chance to demonstrate your contribution to your community.

and the Number #1 Reason to participate is....

It's a WIN-WIN situation for everyone involved !!

So if your agency needs VOLUNTEERS and would like to sponsor a placement, contact one of the Community Liason Officers at Ontario Works (905) 372-6846 or 1-800-354-7051 ext.425 or 426.

CERC OPENS OUTREACH SITES
    The Community Employment Resource Centre is pleased to announce that the extension of their services to rural communities has commenced. In June, the first outreach location in Colborne was opened with successful results. This month, CERC has opened additional outreach sites in Grafton and Hamilton Township, and will follow up with sites in Garden Hill and Hope Township on September 6th, 2000. Below, is a list of outreach locations with the days and hours of operation.

If you have any inquiries concerning the new locations or services, contact CERC at one of the numbers above.

COBOURG PUBLIC LIBRARY: WINTER HOURS

As of September 17th, the Cobourg Public Library has resumed its regular winter hours, those being:

In response to public feedback the library has added almost 5000 new titles, which is 65% more than the previous year.  Please go and take advantage of the services the library has to offer!

Northumberland United Way: Campaign Events for 2000

Public Information Meetings

Four Counties Family Court Mediation Service

Regarding Separation and Divorce

Confusion/Anger/Hurt/Questions

These meetings are all free and open to all wishing to attend

ART GALLERY OF NORTHUMBERLAND

    "During September and October, nature shows her colours to the world.  Therefore, it seems an appropriate time for the Art Gallery of Northumberland to display our colours."

    "This selection from the Permanent Collection will display a wide variety of works of colour that have not been exhibited over the past few years.  It includes pieces by Paavo Airola, Alexander Calder, Tom Hodgson, Ellsworth Kelly, Peter Kolisnyk, William Ronald, Victor Vasarely just to name a few."

    "While you are out enjoying the colours of nature, be sure to include a stop at the Art Gallery of Northumberland and see our Color."

The Art Gallery of Northumberland's hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM and Saturday's 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.  This exhibit has been extended to October 14th. Should you have any questions regarding the Gallery or to book a group tour please call us at (905) 372-0333.

NEWS FROM PRESQU'ILE PROVINCIAL PARK

    Presqu'ile Provincial Park will continue to offer programs designed to educate and entertain our many visitors throughout the fall.

School Outreach Programs for students in grades 2 to 6 commence September 11th and will be available through November 1, 2000.  Teachers, please call the park at (613) 475-1688 to arrange your class visit.  An interpreter, paid by the park is available to provide program instruction as required.

The Nature Lighthouse Interpretive Centres are open weekends from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and will be available during the week for class visits under our Outreach Programs.  Each Centre will be available during the week for class visits under our Outreach Programs.  Each centre presents unique displays that accurately reflect the natural and cultural history of Presqu'ile.  New this year, are interactive displays at the Lighthouse Centre featuring "Jack Atkins" the "Lighthouse", "A Treasure Box" and much more!

    Evening programs are offered every Friday and Saturday at the amphitheatre and guided walks take place throughout Autum every Saturday and Sunday.  For detailed times, please pick up a schedule at the gate or at either of our centres.

    The latest "get involved" program, NATURE WORKS continues this year with two presentations scheduled this fall.  

    Saturday September 30, 2000, MAJESTIC MUSHROOMS 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM "What's going on in the dark soil beneath us?"  (Bring your own lunch)  

    Saturday October 21, 2000, DEER IN A RUT 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.  "Why do deer rub trees, mark their territory and spar with each other?"  A $10.00 materials fee applies to these courses and registration is required.

For more information about our fall programs and to register for NATURE WORKS please call (613) 475-4324.  Programs are presented in a partnership of Ontario Parks and The Friends of Presqu'ile Provincial Park, Regular Admission fees apply where applicable.

VOLUNTEER AND INFORMATION QUINTE

    The staff at Volunteer and Information Quinte are now starting an events calendar for Hastings and Prince Edward Counties called "October At-A-Glance" 

Anyone wishing to list events for October or any other month are asked to

please fax or call your information to:

Volunteer & Information Quinte

Phone:  (613) 969-8862

Fax: (613) 969-2826

Don't miss another month, Broadcast your events to over 600 

agencies and businesses in Hastings & Prince Edward Counties for

only $12.00 a year!!!!

Volunteer & Information Quinte would  like to thank all responding agencies.

Volunteer & Information Quinte is a United Way Member Agency

VOLUNTEER AT

Kawartha Pine Ridge Supervised Access Centre

Supervised Access provides a service where children can be supported in a neutral/safe environment during visits with their parents who are involved in custody/access disputes.

This program operates on weekend hours, in the four counties of Peterborough, Haliburton, Victoria, and Northumberland.

For more information, or to volunteer, please contact the Supervised Access Coordinator at (705) 742-5185, ext. 325

or 1-800-386-6561, ext 325

GENESIS BEREAVEMENT RESOURCE CENTRE  - (www.genesis-resources.com)

The genesis Bereavement Resource Centre is pleased to announce three programs for autumn of 2000.

Morning Coffee  Morning support groups have proven to be very successful and we are planning another one to begin on Wednesday, October 4 at 10:00 AM.  It is a group for anyone mourning the loss of a loved one.

When your Parent Dies  This evening support group is offered for those whose parent or parents have died.  It begins Wednesday, September 27 at 7:00 PM.

Survivors of Suicide  In response to many requests, we are offering a group for relatives and friends of those who have committed suicide.  This eight week support group begins on Thursday, September 28 at 7:00 PM

THE ART GALLERY OF NORTHUMBERLAND AND THE CAPITOL THEATRE...

Present Art & Artists. 

ALL FOUR LECTURES WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITOL THEATRE IN PORT HOPE

Tickets are $32.00 for the series of all four, or $10.00 per lecture.  Tickets are now available at the Capitol Theatre, 20 Queen Street, Port Hope. For more information, call (905) 885-5092.

THE NIAGARA CHILD DEVELOPMENT HOSTS,

            "Caught in the Middle: Families of High Conflict Divorce"

    At this  2 day conference family court judges, family law lawyers, social workers, counselors and mental health professionals will all be present.  Dr. Carla Garrity and Dr. Mitch Baris, the authors of "Caught in the Middle" and "Children of Divorce" will focus on;

•         the effects of parental conflict on children of different ages

•         assessing the level of conflict and developing a plan

•         strategies for minimizing the conflict and protecting the children

•         future directions from the mental health and legal prospective

DATE:            Thursday November 9, and Friday November 10, 2000

WHERE:        White Oaks Inn and Racquet Club (St. Catharine's, Ontario)

                       Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

COST:            $200.00 (Includes all meals plus refreshments)

ENQUIRES:   By Voice Mail (905) 384-9551 ext.320

                        (A registration form will be sent to you.)

            The conference will be broken up into 3 main parts;

1. "Understanding and Assessing the Components of High Conflict"

2. "Balancing the Factors and Maintaining Co-Parenting in High Conflict Situations"

3. "Constructing the Intervention to Target the Real Problem"

For further conference information please call:

Christina McNaughton

c/o Lancaster, Mix & Welch

(905) 384-9551 ext. 312

Marilyn Ebert

c/o Niagara Child Development Centre

(905) 384-9551 ext.252

    CONSCIOUS CONTACT!

Presented by: Carrol campbell ~Cognitive Therapist~

    173 Simcoe Street North

    Oshawa, Ontario, L1G 4S8

    Phone:     (905) 404-0296 or 9905) 433-1623

    E-mail:     conscioucontact@home.com

    Website:  http://www.consciouscontactonline.homestead.com

CHANGE YOUR MIND ~ CHANGE YOUR LIFE!

        This new organization is introducing "Conscious Contact", they provides workshops and seminars are going to be holding a one day workshop on Saturday, October 21st at the Holiday Inn Oshawa, Ontario ( Hwy 401 & Harmony road.)  The event will from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  The workshop is aimed to enlighten anyone who is suffering with depression, anxiety, family issues, recovery from addictions to those with a general inability to cope with life.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Develop an awareness of how people, places and things push your buttons

• Uncover what your needs & wants really are

• Learn to set boundaries, make choices & decisions you need to take care of yourself

• Discover and begin to "Grow Up" emotionally & start taking responsibility for your own life
  

Registration, 8:30 a.m. Lunch Noon to 1:00 p.m. 

Fee: (at the door) $70.00 for the day (4 sessions -GST included)

Register in Advance: (prior to October 14 Save $20) Only $59.00!

For Registration Form Call: (905) 404-0265

Watch Carrol Campbell on T.V.!

5:30 p.m. & 11:30 p.m. on

CHEX T.V. (Durham)

THE CANADIAN HEARING SOCIETY

    EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR DEAF, DEAFENED AND HARD OH HEARING

CHS is now offering employment services to the Deaf, Deafened and Hard of Hearing.  An Employment Consultant is available to provide a long list of valuable services and ways to job search.  The consultants at CHS work closely with their clients to establish a realistic career goal and to create an action plan tailored to achieve the desired outcome.

If you know someone who could benefit from career employment services

Please call: 1-800-213-3848 (voice) or 1-800-213-0514 (TTY)

MORE LIBRARY NEWS

Get Ready for a BOOK SALE!  

If you haven't already, mark October 14th on your calendar for the Fall book sale to be held in the meeting room from 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM.  

        Used books and videos that you wish to donate can be dropped off at the library during regular opening hours, but no tapes, magazines, text-books, or encyclopedias please.

        Stock up for Winter reading at a fraction of the original price while supporting Friends' programs and activities and their donations to the library.

AMICA CHAMBER ENSEMBLE CONCERT

Friends of Music Series

Saturday, October 21, 2000 - 8:00 PM

Capitol Theatre, Port Hope

Joaquin Valdepenas (clarinet)

David Hetherington (cello)

Patricia Parr (piano)

        * This well-known Canadian ensemble will delight the audience with their virtuoso playing.  They will perform music by Mozart and Brahms and an exciting new piece illustrating the destruction of our forests!

Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students, available at the Capitol Theatre Box office or by phone with a major credit card:  

(905) 885-7376 or toll free at 1-800-434-5092

DISTRESS CENTRE OF NORTHUMBERLAND

Open House and Information Session

    Wednesday October 4th, 2000

        7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

            St. Mary's Secondary School

• Learn more about the service we provide

• Rewarding Volunteer Opportunities

*Phone Volunteers (Training program begins October 11th, 2000)

*Fundraising, Communications, Speakers

Join us for a night of fun, refreshments, and Orientation

        For more information or to register call: (905) 372-2968.  Crisis line: 372-5919 or 1-800-363-5919.

COMMUNITY FORUMS ON ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH

Sponsored by: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

"There is help... There is Hope" is a series of forums on addiction and mental health, offering greater understanding of emerging mental health and addiction issues, treatments, and healthy living strategies

Speaker: Miriam Toews, Author Swing Low:  A life

Moderator: Rona Maynard, Editor of Chatelaine Magazine

When: Wednesday, October 4, 2000  7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Where: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

            Clark Sire

            250 College Street.

            Aldwyn B Stokes Auditorium, Ground Floor

For more information, call (416) 979-4250.

JOY

A Musical.

About Depression.

This Canadian production will open on October 5th - Mental Health Day - and Continues until October 15th.

    Joy focuses on a women approaching her 40th birthday who discovers that even though she has it all, she is a frightened little girl and a stranger to herself.  In the course of her rediscovery of herself and her past, she is haunted by a dead uncle and distracted be dreams of a little girl in a pink dress who seems to have a secret.

Digital Photography Available

Production images from Joy - A musical about depression, are available in digital format from Terry Remple at Terry_Remble@camh.net or (416) 535-4339

The Workman Theatre Project is a not for profit, professional theatre company which operates out of the Joseph Workman Theatre at the Queen Street West site of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.  The company integrates people who receive mental health services with the Toronto arts community.

FOURINFO.COM LAUNCH

You've been hearing about if forever and now it's finally here!

info Northumberland proudly invites you to the launch of the "fourinfo.com" database for Northumberland County

WHEN:            Monday October 16, 2000 at 1:00 PM

WHERE:          HKPR Health Unit, Rose Glen Road, Port Hope

Also featured:

•  Launch of the fourth edition of the Directory of Children's Services for Northumberland County

•  Introduction of the Help and Senior Help Pamphlets for Northumberland County

Following the launch and refreshments,

Valerie Beckett, the Regional Director for the Ministry of Community and Social Services, Central East Region will be speaking on:

    "What 'Community' mean to the Ministry of Community and Social Services and how that vision ties into the fourinfo.com project."

Agenda

    1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.                Database and publication launch

    2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.                refreshments

    2:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.                Valerie Beckett

    2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.                AGM

Immediately following the question period, we will be conducting our Annual General Meeting.

Anyone wishing to attend is welcome.  Those wishing to leave will have the opportunity to do so before the AGM starts.

A WEEK WITHOUT VIOLENCE

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY
OCTOBER 15th - 21st, 2000

1:00 p.m.

Walk Against Violence

        All member of the community are invited to participate in a walk from Victoria Hall in Cobourg to Victoria Park. Sponsored by:  Northumberland Services for Women

2:00 p.m.

Barbeque In The Park

        Walkers and Community members are invited to participate in a complimentary barbeque at Victoria Park.  There will be entertainment for the children.  Donations will be accepted at the door for the United Way.

Sponsored by:  Week Without Violence Steering Committee, N.S.W. and Rebound Youth Services.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Mr. Bruce Morrison, a local resident of Cobourg, is looking for people interested in combating the exorbitant cost of gasoline. In his opinion, gasoline is a necessity, not a luxury.  He is willing to initiate a consumers watch-dog group, and he is open to ideas and suggestions. At present, his idea is to report daily the cost of gasoline per litre at local service stations, then use the local press and radio outlets to report the prices, and then buy gas at the station with the lowest price. If the station with the lowest price is supported, the price of gas should start going down. Mr. Morrison believes that we have to start somewhere! If you are interested in this idea, contact:

Mr. Bruce Morrison

110 - 330 King Street East
Cobourg, Ontario
K9A 4X1
(905) 373-0558 or (905) 372-7441.

TOURETTE SYNDROME PUBLIC AWARENESS WEEK
This week is Tourette Syndrome Public Awareness Week. The Toronto Chapter of the Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada is having a workshop on Saturday, October 14th, from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  The workshop is titled "From the Inside Out and From the Outside In!"  The Experience of ADHD, Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders.  The guest speakers are Sheryl K. Pruitt and B. Duncan McKinlay.  For more information or to register, call (905) 426-4816.

SCHIZOPHRENIA SOCIETY MEETING
The Northumberland Chapter of the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario is pleased to announce that the speaker for the October 11th meeting will be Crazy Cooks Catering of Peterborough. The meeting will be held at St. Michael's Parish Centre, in Cobourg at 2:30 p.m. (Havelock and Division Streets). Crazy Cooks Catering will show a video and discuss their successful business venture run entirely by Consumer Survivors. Anyone interested is welcome to come.

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