OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, June 26, 2009 · 32 Falgarwood Public School Used Book Sale Shawn McRae, Principal of Falgarwood Public School is pictured with grade eight students Nikki Banwait, Katherine Lillico and Shaelynn Goldberg who donated $1,350 from their school's used book sale initiative to Cindy MacDonald, Program Leader of the Maternal Child Program at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH). The three students spearheaded the grade eight used book sale with the intention of donating half the proceeds to OTMH and using the rest for their school library. (l-r) Shawn McRae, Nikki Banwait, Katherine Lillico, Shaelynn Goldberg and Cindy McDonald. Summer Swings Supporting OTMH At the Oakville Hospital Foundation we are very fortunate to have a number of community partnered events taking place this summer which are raising funds for OTMH's priority equipment needs. Mark your calendar for the following golf tournaments this summer which will raise funds for OTMH. Valley View Golf Tournament June 20, 2009 Glen Abbey Golf Course The Valley View neighbourhood in Oakville raised more than $17,000 for OTMH last year and raised more than $22,000 at this year's tournament. Thank you to the planning committee and participants you are a neighbourhood that continually leads by example. New Oakville Hospital To stay up-to-date with the New Oakville Hospital project, log on to www.newoakvillehospital.com. Oakville Italian Men's Golf Tournament July 3, 2009 Glen Abbey Golf Course The Oakville Italian Club's annual golf tournament has raised more than $200,000 for OTMH over the last 29 years. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the tournament. Royal Windsor Pub Golf Tournament July 12, 2009 Indian Wells Golf Course This is the first year that the Royal Windsor Pub's golf tournament will be supporting OTMH. For more information and to purchase a foursome please visit www.royalwindsorpub.ca. Ford Oakville Assembly Complex Charity Golf Tournament July 25, 2009 Century Pines Golf Course This is the first year that the Ford Oakville Assembly Complex's golf tournament will be benefiting OTMH. For more information and to purchase a foursome please call 905-845-2511 and ask for either Joshua Brown (ext. 3550) or Garnet Richards (ext. 3449). OTMH Charity Golf Tournament August 19, 2009 Piper's Heath Golf Club Presented by McDonald's of Oakville and Cross Avenue Auto, this is the 30th year of this tournament. Individual and foursome spots are sold out but there are hole and on course contest sponsorships still available which includes a complimentary twosome. Please visit www.otmhgolf.com for more information. Mags Shorey's Tree Dedication Ceremony On Tuesday, June 9th, Halton Healthcare Services and Oakville Hospital Foundation representatives were on hand to honour and thank Mags Shorey. A tree was planted in the OTMH garden with a plaque to honour and recognize Mags' contributions and efforts over her two year tenure as Chair, Board of Directors of the Oakville Hospital Foundation. Mags joined the Foundation's Board in 2000, and has served on several of its committees. Mags was also Vice Chair of the Halton Healthcare Services Board that oversees Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Mags became Chair of the Foundation in June 2007 and has worked diligently to keep the Foundation on course. She has a wonderful sense of humour and always makes a point of recognizing the efforts of others. Mags has met the challenges she has faced over her tenure as Chair with grace. The Oakville Hospital Foundation and Board of Directors has benefited from her wisdom and look forward to working with her in the future. Thank you for a job well done. Butt Out on July 1, 2009 On July 1, 2009 Halton Healthcare Services will be asking those who work or visit the hospital to refrain from smoking while on hospital property. Green signs have popped up all over Halton Healthcare Services' (HHS) three community hospitals in Georgetown, Milton and Oakville, to remind everyone that as of July 1 `These Grounds are Smoke Free." As a healthcare organization, it is our responsibility to provide a healthy environment for patient treatment and recovery. Please support this healthy initiative and help clear the air at our hospitals. HHS Butt Out Informational Sessions Free 6 week Group Session 905-845-2571, ext. 6368 The Smokers' Helpline: 1-877-513-5333 l-r) Frank Lochan, incoming Chair of Oakville Hospital Foundation and Mags Shorey Oakville Hospital Footcare & Orthotic Centre Walk our way to healthier feet. The Oakville Hospital Footcare & Orthotic Centre provides the following services: · Custom Made Orthotics & Orthopaedic Footwear · Relief for Arch/Heel pain (Plantar Fasciitis) · Treatment for Corns/Calluses, Ingrown Toenails · Diabetic Care, Compression Stockings · Reflexology Visit our offsite location at: 461 North Service Road, W. #27B (West of Dorval & East of 4th Line) Call: 905-338-4669 · www.oakvillehospitalfootcare.ca · No Referral Necessary