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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville. March 4, 1998 Pace 3 New Centre Brings Community Groups Under One Roof On Thursday, Feb. 26, the John Howard Society, Oshawa/CIarington Association for Community Living, the Clarington Project Activity Centre and the Clarington Youth Centre celebrated the grand opening of the Clarington Resource Centre. The partners of the centre have joined forces to share resources at 132 Church St., Bowmanville. From this location, the John Howard Society offers a full range of community community services such as counselling; career employment and preparation programs; literacy/upgrading; community education; education; crisis intervention and access to affordable housing. This partnership offers the Oshawa/CIarington Association for community Living (OCACL) a location to provide services to local people with developmental disabilities. Supports available include access to information, resource brokerage, assistance with planning, Community Options Supported Employment Program, and the coordination of the Clarington Project Activity Centre. The Clarington Project Activity Centre is a cooperative venture of persons persons with developmental disabilities, their families, friends, the community and OCACL. The Activity Centre opened in the "old Fire hall apparatus bay" as of Nov. 15, 1997, and runs Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with some evening activities. The centre offers activities and opportunities such as recreation, education, employment, employment, and lifestyles (skills training). The program plan of the centre involves the input and commitment from" its stakeholders to ensure self determination determination and ownership. Also located in the "old fire hall apparatus bay" is the Clarington Youth Centre. The Clarington Youth Council opened the Centre "on Feb. 14, 1998. They look forward to an exciting recreational recreational program and to providing support support and resources to the youth of Clarington. Currently, the centre is open Saturdays from 1 to 9 p.m., with plans to extend its hours to weekday evenings and weekends. Terri Gray of OCACL says, "as nonprofit nonprofit groups we know overhead costs can be prohibitive to offering supports and/or services in Clarington. Government cutbacks and local economics economics have impacted us all. But working working together means a sharing of space and resources that enable the groups to deliver supports locally." For more information about the Clarington Community Resource Centre and any of its partners, call 623- 6814. The John Howard Society, along with the Oshawa/CIarington Association for Community Living, the Clarington Project and Clarington Youth Centre have joined together to share resources at 132 Church Street, in Bowmanville. The official opening was marked on February 26th with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Pictured from extreme right are: Terri Gray, Councillor Troy Young, Terri McCabe, Dianna Eastwood, Clarington Mayor Diane Hamrc, Councillor Jane Rowe, Donna Leavens, Warren Lamondin and Reza Shaffaf. Adult Day Program Available by Lorraine Manfredo Staff Writer Clarington caregivers t)NE HUMANITY INVISIIGAII THE BAI I,VI FAITH! FOR RECORDED MESSAGES ABOUT THE BAHA'I FAITH, ITS TEACHINGS S PERSPECTIVES ON SOCIAl ISSUES... PLEASE CALL: 1-800-433-3284 can take a break from the round-the-clock responsibility responsibility of caring for their aging relatives now that Durham Region Community Care has an adult day program up and running in Newcastle. The program offers recreation and socializing for adults of all ages, including frail elderly, those with cognitive impairment, and the physically physically handicapped. So far, seven clients have signed on since the program got going this January. 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Next column topic - "Women and Investing" REGAL CAPITAL PLANNERS LTD. ▲TRIMARK' MUTUAL FUNDS Wt F# 0«>vr/«m. ©J.P. 24 King St. £, Bowmanville, Ont. L1C 1N2 (905) 623-1936 The first opened in Ajax six years ago, but local residents wanting to get into that popular program program often found themselves themselves on a waiting list. The program offers recreation and socializing for adults of all ages "Ajax always had a waiting list," says Jennifer Rusaw, recreational therapist. therapist. "It was such a success, success, Community Care put in a proposal to open another one. We wanted to open one in the Clarington area to serve the people in this part of the region better." better." The new program employs three full-time staff and occasional co-op students. It will be able to accommodate up to 16 adults per day. But, even as staff start building their client base here in Clarington, they already foresee a day when they too will have names on a waiting list. With the trend in health care moving toward more home-based care, the present present day programs offered in Durham simply won't be adequate to fill the growing need, says Rusaw. "We are looking at a 'sandwich generation' whp often have young children themselves. It can be a 24- hour job to have to look after an elderly parent as well. Programs like this will have to be out there to prevent burnout. 11 Day programs for adults allow families to care for their parents or handicapped relatives in a home setting as opposed to an institution, she says. The Region has funded a program for adults with cognitive impairments out of Fairview Lodge in Whitby for the past eight years and a few months ago opened another in Lakeview Manor in Beaverton. With Canada's aging population and the trend toward home-based health care, "they will certainly have to open more," Rusaw predicts. The Adult Day program in Newcastle is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Cost is $21 per day, which includes hot lunch, and clients may come as often as they wish. Seventy-five percent of its funding comes from the Ministry of Health and subsidies are available. Rusaw was recreational therapist at the day program program in Ajax for several years, and finds her new surroundings in residential Newcastle a refreshing change from the busy industrial setting in South Ajax. Another plus is the building itself, she points out. Renovations to the main floor of the former nursing home were customized customized to suit the special challenges of providing a variety of activities for adults with different abilities. abilities. Where Ajax is limited by its open concept design, the Newcastle facility boasts three separate program program rooms. Staff here will have the luxury of running everything from a current events discussion group to chair exercises, crafts and cards, simultaneously simultaneously without concern about interfering and distracting distracting others. Everyone is welcome to tour the Adult Day Program facility at 20 Robert Street West, just west of Mill Street in Newcastle at an Open House and ribbon-cutting ceremony to be held on Wednesday, March 4th, from one p.m. to five p.m. Or you can call for more information 987-3000. Courticc resident Eric Ramsay works on a jigsaw puzzle at the Newcastle Adult Day Program while recreation recreation therapist Jennifer Rusaw lends a hand, The program program is the second of its kind operated within Durham Region by Durham Region Community Care Association. Volunteers Needed for Community Living The Oshawa/CIarington Association for Community Living Clarington Day Activity Centre is in search of dedicated and caring individuals who want to play an active part in their community. Variety of Activities Volunteers are needed throughout the week between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at the Clarington Community Resource Centre located at the old firehouse on Church Street. There are a variety of different different volunteer activities and all of them offer a rewarding experience. Clarington Day Activity Centre volunteer volunteer opportunities range from playing a sport or taking a walk to sharing a specialized specialized skill or hobby like wood working, cooking and computer skills with day program program participants. In addition to volunteer time and knowledge, articles such as sports equipment, furniture, books and magazines are greatly needed. For the complete wish list, or to get involved contact Warren or Terri at the Clarington Day Activity Centre at (905) 623-6814. Your support however big or small is greatly appreciated. Ronald M. Hamden APPOINTMENT Brant Office Supply Ltd. is pleased to announce the appointment of Ron Hamden as Sales Agent for the Lakeshore and Quinte Area. Ron will be responsible for the Sales and Service of Office Furniture, : Stationery/ and Equipment. With over twenty-five years experience in Office Design and the supply of Business Furnishings, Ron is well qualified to look after all of your office needs. Brant Office Supply Ltd. (Authorized Steelcase Dealer) 1-800-465-2291 Â Ik Be sure and check the March 7th edition of The Independent for your FREE copy of The Municipality of Clarington's Spring and Summer Activities Guide. If you do not receive your copy please call 623-3303. ¥