Year 2006
Notable events for 2006
January 2006 |
Community meeting at Duncan United Church.
Over 30 people attended to begin to develop a
sustainability plan.
Addendum to
book project approved.
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February 2006 |
Reception in Ladysmith for community
services and groups.
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March 2006 |
Reception at Duncan City Hall honouring
our president Garth Harvey upon
receiving the Governor General's Caring
Canadian Award.
Eldercare Education conference held March
23 on Seniors and Safety.
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May 2006 |
Second annual The Shawnigan Lake Walk held May
14. The walk was very successful with almost
a 50% increase in the number of walkers and
net income.
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June 2006 |
Working with Cowichan Valley Hospice to
hold educational event for caregivers in
2007.
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July 2006 |
Submitted proposal to New Horizons for a
'memory plus' program in partnership with
Home and Community Care, Duncan Mental
Health, Providence Farm, Alzheimer's Society
and Ladysmith Parks and Recreation. Funding
was declined.
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September 2006 |
Cowichan Secondary School was contacted
and they expressed interest in helping to
create a public service announcement for the
Society.
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November 2006 |
Proposal submitted to Gaming for
communications program which includes the
newsletter.
A team of caregivers who had been creating
crafts throughout the year, planned and
organized a table at Christmas Chaos.
Approximately $500 was raised.
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December 2006 |
Edrich Richards from the Public Health
Agency of Canada, Division of Aging
encourages submission of a proposal to
establish a writing team to assist with
production of the
book.
Maggie and Kathy arranged for and
organized the Caregiving Christmas Tree in
the display organized by the Duncan Business
Association. Local businesses and citizens
donated to the cause by offering mitts and
socks to those in need.
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News Items
A Guide for Supporting
Caregiving Families
Nourishing Strengths
and Opening Hearts
This how-to book to empower
small urban, rural and First Nations community
groups to support family caregivers is available
now! For details click
here.
Ending the Silence: A documentary on youth
caregiving.
Visit the Youth Caregivers Site
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