Past Events
October 2010
Event: 19th Annual Mental Health Awareness Day
Date: Saturday, October 16, 2010
Time: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Contact: Jan Lovelock, 905-985-0150 at ext. 237
Location: Oshawa Centre in the centre court, 419 King Street West, Oshawa
Description: On Saturday, October 16, Community Care Durham's COPE Mental Health Program will host its 19th Annual Mental Health Awareness Day at the Oshawa Centre from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm. Located at the centre concourse, this event is organized to provide information and resources about mental health, as well as to help alleviate the stigma of mental illness. Visitors will have an opportunity to speak with mental health professionals, learn more about the services offered in their community and obtain information from mental health related organizations located within Durham Region.
Event: Dine Out for Community Care Durham
Date: Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Contact: Oshawa office at 905-430-5613
Location: East Side Mario's in the Oshawa Centre , 419 King Street West, Oshawa, ON
Description: Join us for Community Night at East Side Mario's. The Oshawa office is organizing this fundraising evening where $3.00 from every dinner entree will be donated to Community Care Durham. We will have fabulous prizes for the Silent Auction. There is also a 50/50 Draw. Enjoy a delicious dinner on October 19 and support Community Care Durham.
Event: Breakfast Tea & Bake Sale Fundraiser
Date: Saturday, October 23, 2010
Time: 8:30 am - 11:00 am
Contact: Call 905-697-7231 for more information
Location: Clarington Adult Day Program at 2440 Hwy #2 in Bowmanville
Description: The Clarington Adult Day Program is hosting its Annual Breakfast Tea and Bake Sale Fundraiser. Please join us for tea and delicious baked goods like homemade biscuits and pies and many more delectable treats. We are located within the Garnet B. Rickard Complex which is at the northwest corner of Hwy #2 and Durham Regional Road 57. Please use the PAD B entrance.
March 2011
Event: Community Care Durham Hosts Mayors For Meals Event
Date: Monday, March 21st
Time: Morning routes
Contact: Marcy Marchuk at 905-837-0017
Location: Specific Meals on Wheels locations
Description: Community Care Durham will be hosting their own Mayors for Meals Event on March 21st at specific Meals on Wheels locations throughout Durham Region. The local Mayors will be delivering nutritious meals to Community Care Durham clients. This campaign is designed to increase awareness about Meals on Wheels, promote seniors health and recruit volunteers.
Description: Join Community Care Durham as we Walk for Mental Health. The COPE Mental Health Program is currently organizing its annual fundraising event. The COPE Walk will start at 9 am with registration and a warm-up provided by Curves. After the walk, feast on a BBQ lunch compliments of Enbridge Gas. There will be entertainment, children activities and fun for the whole family to enjoy .Other community groups will have displays at our Resource and Information Tent. Pre-register now to receive a $10 Gift Card from Vandermeer Nursery as well as entering your name into our Early Bird Draw. You also have a change to win awesome prizes on event day. Our COPE Walk not only serves as a fundraiser but also raises awareness of mental illness in the community and supports those who are living with mental health issues. Come spend your morning with us and walk to show your support. See you on May 28th!!
May 2011
Event: 6th Annual COPE Walk for Mental Health
Date: Saturday, May 28, 2011
Time: 9:00 am - 12 noon
Contact: Contact for information and media: Marcy Marchuk at 905-837-0017, ext. 248 or mmarchuk@communitycaredurham.on.ca
For Pre-registration: Jan Lovelock at 905-985-0150, ext. 237 or jlovelock@communitycaredurham.on.ca
Location: Heydenshore Park, 581 Water St., Whitby, ON
Event: Annual Growing Green Fundraiser
Date: Saturday, May 28, 2011
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Contact: For more information, please call 905-852-7222
Location: Uxbridge Adult Day Program in the Testa Professional Building at 2 Campbell Drive, Suite 104 , Uxbridge, ON
Description: Visit the Uxbridge Adult Day Program for their 2nd Annual Growing Green Fundraiser. Doors open at 10 am and you can enjoy the Tea Room and delicious Baked Goods up until 2 pm. Handmade crafts will be on hand for sale. There will be door prizes and much more to see and do.
July 2011
Event: 15th Annual Gardens of Uxbridge
Date: Saturday, July 9, 2011
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm – rain or shine
Contact: 905-852-7445 or lhouston@communitycaredurham.on.ca
Location: Uxbridge Seniors Centre at 75 Marietta Street, Uxbridge, ON
Description: Take a trip to Uxbridge and spend a day in the gardens. This self guided garden tour provides an exciting opportunity to see beyond the gates of 8 private gardens within Uxbridge and the surrounding rural area. Homeowners enjoy the chance to share their gardens, talk about plants and answer questions. Tickets go on sale starting June 1st and can be purchased in Uxbridge at the Tin Mill Restaurant, Blue Heron Books, John's Garden and Garden Artifacts, at Branching Out in Port Perry, at Jingles Gifts in Cannington and at the Tree Valley Garden Centre in Stouffville. Tickets are $20.00 each and include a boxed lunch. Buy your tickets before July 6th to be eligible to enter into our Early Bird Draw. You have the chance to win amazing garden themed Prizes with our Grand Prize being a Dinner for 2 at the Tin Mill Restaurant. Draws will be held weekly leading up to the event. As this is the 15th year for the Gardens of Uxbridge, we will be celebrating this milestone with a special raffle. The prize is a Special Edition Anniversary painting created by well renowned local artist Sharon Nielsen. Tickets for the special raffle will be available on the day of the event.
August 2011
Event: Summer Glory Garden Tour
Date: Saturday, August 6, 2011
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Contact: Call 905-623-2261 or 905-263-4285 for more information
Location: Clarington
Description: This event is a gardener’s delight. Come and participate in Summer Glory Garden Tour. Admission is $20.00 and includes a boxed lunch, booklet and map. Tickets can be purchased at a number of locations in Clarington - Van Belle Garden Centre in Courtice, Rekker Gardens in Bowmanville, Algoma Orchards and Apple Blossom Flowers in Newcastle and also Apple Blossom Flowers in Orono. Call the Clarington office at 905-623-2261 for details. This fundraising event is sponsored by Community Care Durham-Clarington and the Bowmanville Horticultural Society. Enjoy these beautiful gardens on August 6th. Please click on the following to see the Summer Glory Garden Tour Flyer.
