Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres
2014 Report
MISSION The Oshawa Senior CiƟzens Centres and their community operaƟons are non‐profit, mulƟ‐purpose community faciliƟes for adults aged 55 and over. The CorporaƟon of the Oshawa Senior CiƟzens Centre promotes the health, welfare and happiness of seniors by providing programs and services to foster senior empowerment, social interacƟons, public educaƟon and advocacy.
2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Back Row (L to R): Jim Dyer, Councillor Nancy Diamond, John Vesters (Vice-President), Councillor John Neal, Chris Lievaart, Bruce Smith Front Row (L to R): Garry Cubitt (Hon. Member), Sylvia Rhodes (President), Ted Aldridge, Sandra Black, Nancy Bone (Secretary) Absent: Erin Watson
Oshawa Senior CiƟzens Centres
Inside this Report
President’s Message 4
ExecuƟve Director’s Message 5
Programs 6
EducaƟon 7
Independent Living Services 8‐9
RecreaƟon & Community LocaƟons 10
Partners at Work Program 11
Our People 12
Funding & Major Donors 13
Corporate Golf & Curling Tournaments 14‐15
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President’s Message
uilding a future for funding supporƟng six of the Our past and future successes are the seniors of Centres’ programs in 2014: Adult based on our successful tomorrow is what Day Programs, TransportaƟon partnership with the City. drives the efforts of Services, Meal Services, Footcare, Bthe Board, volunteers and staff of Client IntervenƟon (Peer User fees are the third key the Oshawa Senior CiƟzens Mentoring) and a full year of element contribuƟng to fiscal Centres (OSCC). For today’s Physiotherapy Exercise and Falls stability. Ideally user fees seniors, providing quality PrevenƟon iniƟaƟves. These represent 25% of the budget and programs and services is a priority. in 2014, user fees represented These programs and services 24%, which is the highest increase directly and significantly in the last five years. The increase contribute to the health and is aƩributed to five recreaƟon happiness of seniors in our programs that implemented user community. As you will read in fees (bid‐euchre, pickleball, this report, our commitment to stampers, table tennis and social the vision, values and goals bridge). While the support for produced a long list of results in increased user fees reduces
2014, results that are genuine and dependence on government client driven, reflecƟng the funding, the Board is mindful of interests and needs of the older Sylvia Rhodes raising prices beyond what adults. members and parƟcipants can programs are entrenched in the The OSCC mandate supports the absorb at one Ɵme. OSCC and provide seniors access development of healthy to countless support services The final element of the Centres’ communiƟes enabling seniors to offered at the branches and future stability is achieved through live longer in their homes and in community locaƟons. OSCC community support of the Centres their community. Our ability to appreciates the effecƟve and that includes private donaƟons improve health outcomes relies successful relaƟonship with the and bequests. The Centres are not only on government funding Ministry of Health Long Term grateful for memorial donaƟons and innovaƟon, but also on the Care/Central East LHIN and the and planned giŌs received in 2014, quality of community support funding that we receive. a thoughƞul way to express from businesses and individuals. sympathy. These donaƟons The Centres are appreciaƟve of In addiƟon to the provincial endorsed by the Board of the well‐established sources of funding, the OSCC receives an Directors will posiƟon us well for funding that support service to annual municipal grant. This the future development of the seniors in our community. grant, approved by the City of OSCC. Further donaƟons and Oshawa Council, represented corporate sponsorships are noted We conƟnued to benefit from the about 46% of the Centres 2014 in the laƩer part of this report. Central East Local Health annual funding. Integrated Network (CE‐LHIN)
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ExecuƟve Director’s Message
he vision for “Living and quality improvement saw Well at 55 Plus” is the implementaƟon of a demonstrated each parƟcipaƟon week survey, a day at the Oshawa Sandra Black food service survey and a TSenior CiƟzens Centres (OSCC). A recreaƟon program survey. The passion for living is exhibited by saƟsfacƟon rate averaged 91% moved into the full Ɵme the 7,115 parƟcipants that have RecreaƟon and Special Events saƟsfacƟon. chosen the OSCC as their venue posiƟon at the John Street Branch Successful applicaƟons were in 2005. for acƟve, healthy lifestyles. made for the following grants: In 2014, success is demonstrated The following staff members were recognized for five years of Canada Summer Jobs 2014 by the 341,620 units of service service: ($10,077.50) for funding to hire delivered through parƟcipaƟon in two post‐secondary students; courses, recreaƟon, adult day Erin Robinson, John Street programs, cards, footcare and so Branch Adult Day Program Older Adult Centre AssociaƟon much more. Supervisor. of Ontario ($2,000) to plan and host a Seniors InformaƟon Fair StaƟsƟcs Canada’s most recent Esterilta Repulles, John in June held at City Hall; census data for the City of Oshawa Street Branch Adult Day indicates that there are 47,292 Program Coordinator. New Horizons grant ($25,000) 55+ adults living in Oshawa. In to increase the seniors Cyber 2014 Highlights 1971, only 8% were 65 years and Café experience at each branch
older. PopulaƟon projecƟons with 8 new computers. 2014 highlights included the suggest that by 2026, adults over the age of 55 will represent 34% of following: Looking Ahead
Oshawa’s total populaƟon. OSCC as lead agency of the As an independent not‐for‐profit Central East LHIN Physiotherapy Human Resources organizaƟon, we rely on the Group Exercise and Falls PrevenƟon provider, completed support of the community to The OSCC staff are commended the first full year with 20 sites conƟnue to offer conƟnuing for their commitment, compassion and saw over 35,000 educaƟon, recreaƟon and for seniors and hard work. Their aƩendances. independent living services to efforts are celebrated each year Oshawa’s seniors. We appreciate with anniversary presentaƟons. In The Central East LHIN and thank our dedicated staff and 2014, three members of staff were announced new funding for the volunteers, and the many recognized, in accordance with specialized Adult Day Program. community business partners and policy. In 2014 the first full year was donors who contributed completed with the 12 Andrew Goss was recognized for significantly to our successes in
ten years of service. Andrew parƟcipants per day capacity 2014. joined the Centres on February 25, quickly being met and having 2004 as a temporary Program over 12,000 aƩendances. Assistant at the John Street branch Adult Day Program. Andrew The focus on customer service
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Programs
he OSCC’s recreaƟon conƟnue to aƩract membership Seniors wriƟng contest, Arts and programs and support from the under 65 age group CraŌs display, World Elder Abuse services conƟnue to (12.4%). promoƟon , Life at Your Speed provide our members Expo and Senior of the Year award withT countless opportuniƟes for CelebraƟng Seniors made to Robert WhitsiƩ. empowerment and socializaƟon. These offerings fall into three June was again proclaimed Seniors Space Sharing categories—independent living, Month by the City of Oshawa educaƟon and recreaƟon which Council and as usual OSCC hosted OSCC conƟnued to provide rent‐ are detailed in the following several acƟviƟes celebraƟng free space to community pages. seniors. organizaƟons and acƟviƟes focused on seniors. C.O.P.E. (a Membership Growth Mental Health Volunteer Training Program), Durham Squares, Over the years our parƟcipaƟon Humoresque (a social group for growth has been fuelled by the the visually impaired), Oshawa cost effecƟveness of membership Machine KniƩers Guild, Oshawa fees which remained at $10 per Tennis Club and several choir year for the 8th consecuƟve year. groups all uƟlized OSCC space for programs during 2014. New for 2014, was an increase in The month began with the 17th social media presence with real staging of Swing Into Summer—a Ɵme photos posted, introducƟon fun filled party in Memorial Park PÙã®®Öã®ÊÄ 2014 of the Pay Your Life Forward which features live entertainment, CÙÝ ù BÙÄ« campaign and logo via tent cards, demonstraƟons, exhibits, an new bus wrap with new images, anƟque car show and many other John Street 2,309 computer danglers, lanyards, acƟviƟes which draws not only window cards, donor cards, seniors, but a cross‐secƟon of the buƩons for volunteers and 2015 Oshawa community each year. Northview 2,526 OSCC Program and Services pocket calendars. In addiƟon, the ‘Life at Our 6th annual Juried Art Show Legends 1,334 Your Speed’ welcome video staged in partnership with the highlighƟng the diversity of people Oshawa Public Library and the at the OSCC had a high rate of Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Conant 830 viewership on the website. featured works from over 56 older adults. Paul Guthenberg walked Community 116 Returning and new parƟcipants away with the first place prize and
both contribute to the growth of Ruth Greenlaw and Annemarie LocaƟons seniors’ parƟcipaƟon at the OSCC. Greenwood were second and TOTAL 7,115 The parƟcipaƟon age demo‐ third respecƟvely. graphic spread is weighted in the 65+ group, but the centres Other acƟviƟes included the 7,115
Seniors strong
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EducaƟon
he educaƟon program some groups are self‐directed. The and ukulele have become very of the Oshawa Senior total of volunteer instructed popular and increased the CiƟzens Centres offers courses increased in 2014. The personal development seniors a wide range of courses taught by volunteers component. opportuniTƟes for personal growth covered a wide range of interests Arts and CraŌs and fitness. Courses fall into three from Genealogy, One Stroke
broad groups: general interest and painƟng and Tablets. Centres‐ Arts and CraŌs aƩendance computers, arts and craŌs and wide, the two segments of the decreased slightly by 3% due to fitness and dance. program that showed decreases in decreases in Bunka and Rug aƩendance were Arts & CraŌs Hooking at the John Street Branch, Record AƩendance with a 3.0% decrease, followed by Watercolours and QuilƟng at the General Interest with a minimal AƩendance at the Centres’ classes Northview Branch, less workshops 1% decrease. Fitness experienced conƟnued on its growth paƩern at the Conant Branch and no a 4% increase in 2014 largely due rising overall by 2% to 63,314 in drawing courses held at the to the very popular Yoga and 2014. Increases at Legends Branch Legends Branch. Among the arts, a Zumba classes. (8%), Conant Branch (3.29%) and new acrylics course at Conant Northview Branch (.0.5%) offset a Branch has gained in popularity 2.5% decrease at the John Street and the John Street Branch has Branch. offered many drawing courses. On the craŌ side, woodcarving ParƟcipaƟng seniors have access (+15.5%), Swedish weaving to computers for personal use (+23%), sewing (+44%) and one‐ (email and surfing) at all four stroke painƟng (+26%) had branches. In 2014, a New Horizons General Interest tremendous success in 2014. for Seniors grant was received to enhance and expand cyber café AƩendance at general interest Fitness and Dance programs in each of the four courses decreased by 10% in 2014 branches to support social largely due to not offering a Fall AƩendance at Fitness and Dance parƟcipaƟon and inclusion for Spanish class and a creaƟve courses conƟnued to represent seniors. The introducƟon of ‘brain‐ wriƟng class as well as Zentangle the majority accounƟng for 73% of gym’ acƟviƟes and games provide not being offered, and lowered total aƩendance in 2014. This is a opportuniƟes for parƟcipants to aƩendance in drumming. At the direct reflecƟon on the emphasis keep mentally acƟve and improve John Street Branch, we were not placed on wellness programs and memory and concentraƟon. The able to offer guitar lessons, due to seniors’ increased desire to pursue development of a Fraud and instructor availability, however, an acƟve lifestyle. Internet Security educaƟon, has ukulele is growing in popularity at started a ‘peer‐to‐peer’computer‐ the Conant Branch. There was a tutoring program. large increase in computers and To keep user fees low, unpaid technology, with large demand volunteer instructors are acƟvely seen for I‐pad lessons. Genealogy sought, and (where appropriate)
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Independent Living
ndependent living Adult Day Program programming iniƟaƟves included programs offered by the new Men’s programming iniƟaƟves, Adult Day Program is for those who karaoke, meditaƟon, curling, chair Oshawa Senior CiƟzens need support to benefit from the Centres help today’s baseball, Hollywood awards, baking programs, acƟviƟes and services and kniƫng programs . IacƟve seniors remain self‐reliant available at the Centres and members of the community. provides caregiver relief for family TransportaƟon Funding for community support members. services (meals, adult day program, Individuals were referred primarily TransporƟng program parƟcipants transportaƟon, footcare, peer from the CE‐CCAC and the GAIN to and from the Centres is the first mentoring and physiotherapy (Geriatric Assessment IntervenƟon priority for the Centres’ exercise and falls prevenƟon) Network) Teams. In 2014, the transportaƟon fleet of three mini‐ comes from the Province of Ontario Oshawa Community Health Centre buses. In 2014, the fleet conƟnued through the Central East Local (OCHC) and OSCC Conant Branch to provide door‐to‐door service to Health IntegraƟon Network (CE Adult Day Program collaborated on parƟcipants not able to access LHIN), topped up from the annual the first joint Health Links public or other transportaƟon grant voted to the Centres by Coordinated Care Plan. services. Oshawa City Council. TransportaƟon to the OSCC Adult The number of individuals Day Programs experienced an
Meal Service registered in the Adult Day increase of 12% with total trips at Programs at the end of 2014 was 9,945. The OSCC saw an overall Reasonably‐priced, full‐course 229. This represents an increase by increase in the number of Van Stop meals and light fare are a key 6%, or 13 clients, compared to 216 door‐to‐door rides of 22%. The support for independent living. clients in 2013. number of individuals served There are cafeterias at all four increased to 130 from 86 reported Branches and full‐course meals are In 2014, aƩendance increased in 2013. also served once per week at a overall by 8.2% in the OSCC Adult community locaƟon. Special meals Day Programs largely due to the Other programs falling under the include seasonal and fesƟve addiƟon of the Specialized Adult TransportaƟon funcƟon are: occasions, e.g. Thanksgiving and Day Program. Conant Branch saw social meals served as part of group an increase of 10.4% and Northview RideShare which offers an meeƟngs and events. Branch went up slightly by 1%. The affordable opƟon for clients to John St. Branch saw a decrease of access OSCC programs and services and supports those als 30% due to a high turnover of 3 Me clients going into long‐term care members without a driver’s 2,24 4 license or a vehicle. Use of the 6 201 faciliƟes and hospital, and several ed in RideShare program increased serv higher needs clients transferred to the Specialized Adult Day Program. by 16% in 2014.
Efforts to keep Adult Day Programs Wheels to Meals provided and perspecƟves current are service to 62 individuals in accomplished through a 2014 accounƟng for 2,600
commitment to ongoing staff visits for lunch and other acƟviƟes. This unique training. In 2014, sessions included DemenƟa by the Alzheimer Society, program provides support to InterRAI CHA Screener Assessment individuals at risk who training, Mental Health First Aid by generally live alone but who the CMHA and the annual PAD/CPR enjoy geƫng out for a meal and First Aid training. New and/or recreaƟon acƟviƟes.
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Independent Living, Cont’d.
topic sessions were Reading Food and community. At these clinics, Client IntervenƟon Labels, Keys to Healthy Aging, Stay nurses cut toenails for those who On Your Feet and Gluten Free. may no longer be able to do this for themselves, tend to corns and OSCC Peer Mentors are trained to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day bunions, and idenƟfy foot help seniors cope with a wide was held in June with the theme problems that may require range of challenges and change. In “Dignity, Respect and Nothing medical aƩenƟon. 2014, there were nine registered Less”. There were displays at each Peer Mentor volunteers. They Branch with posters, banners, Footcare clinics are offered at coached seniors through the purple ribbons and informaƟon. each OSCC Branch and also at five problem‐solving process, helped locaƟons throughout the them idenƟfy opƟons and directed The volunteer income tax community. In 2014, the number them as necessary to appropriate preparaƟon program, in of users increased by 5% professionals and community conjuncƟon with the Canada represenƟng 1,096 seniors served. support service agencies. Five Revenue Agency (CRA), conƟnues Further, the total number of Peer Mentor volunteers, to be very popular. The CRA sets footcare appointments increased facilitators and staff completed the criteria, offers volunteer by 243 or 4.2%. the COPE Mental Health Training training and provides the in 2014. necessary soŌware. In 2014, fourteen OSCC volunteer tax Physiotherapy Exercise and One hundred and six seniors made preparers completed 722 tax Falls PrevenƟon Classes use of the Peer Mentor Program in returns, a 19% increase from 2013. 2014. The most frequent needs In 2014 the first full year of addressed were housing, finance Blood pressure checks are physiotherapy was completed. and mental health related available regularly at each of the This program began in 2013 when concerns. Other issues dealt with four Branches. Generously the provincial government were aging, bereavement, sponsored by the We Care Agency, announced funding for reaching an important decision or Bayshore Home Health, Centennial physiotherapy exercise and falls making connecƟons in the ReƟrement Living and the prevenƟon classes in community community. Victorian Order of Nurses (VON). seƫngs across the province. The There were a total of 660 checks OSCC, in collaboraƟon with InformaƟon & Wellness completed in 2014. Community Care Durham, was The twelŌh annual InformaƟon designated by the CE LHIN as the Good health and wellness are and Wellness Expo was held at lead agency for classes in Durham basic supports for independent City Hall in June and saw a total of Region. In 2014 addiƟonal funding living. The OSCC strives to create a 125 seniors in aƩendance. was received to expand the culture of health and wellness Highlights included the 18 number of physio sites from 13 to through efforts that encourage community agency displays and 21. There were 35,471 and offer seniors opportuniƟes seminars on topics like Smart aƩendances recorded at twenty‐ and choices in support of healthy Consumer and Falls PrevenƟon. one community locaƟons. lifestyles.
There were 207 aƩendances at Footcare Wellness Seminars in 2014 with popular sessions such as EaƟng for One, Eye Care Vision TesƟng, Footcare clinics are another Maintenance and Cleaning and support for wellness and Sound Therapy. Other popular contribute to seniors maintaining their independence in their homes
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RecreaƟon & Community LocaƟons
PrevenƟon classes running for a aking a range of full year. The total community low‐cost locaƟon aƩendances for 2014 was recreaƟonal 67,511, represenƟng a 40% opportuniƟes increase from 39,989 in 2013. availableM to seniors is a core role of the Oshawa Senior CiƟzens Centres, and recreaƟon While seniors enjoy and oŌen consistently accounts for more prefer locaƟons that provide a aƩendance than any other wide variety of programs and program. services and the experƟse of staff, we also understand that seniors enjoy the convenience of their RecreaƟon own home and neighbourhood.
The Centres offered 52 recreaƟonal acƟviƟes in 2014, an the city as a convenience to increase of three from the seniors living in these areas. previous year. They included 17
card/table games, 15 sports/ In 2014 the Centres increased the athleƟc acƟviƟes and 17 others. use of community locaƟons to 19
from 18 venues listed in 2013. AƩendance at recreaƟonal Footcare is the most popular acƟviƟes came in at 133,410 in service or program taking place at 2014 a decrease of 4% over 2013. community locaƟons; however
there is also help with income tax Bridge moved into first posiƟon returns, meals and recreaƟon for best aƩended recreaƟon acƟviƟes throughout the acƟvity. Other popular acƟviƟes community. were Bid‐Euchre, Euchre, Billiards
and Bingo. In 2014, the provincially funded
Physiotherapy Exercise and Falls Besides the aƩendance at The OSCC community locaƟons PrevenƟon classes increased from organized acƟviƟes, there are also will conƟnue to play an important 13 locaƟons in 2013 to 21 unnumbered hours of informal role in the delivery of OSCC community locaƟons in 2014. recreaƟon at all Branches: doing programs and services to where
jigsaw puzzles, reading seniors live in our community. newspapers and magazines, and As a result of efforts to relocate chaƫng with friends, old and new, many of the community programs over a snack in the cafeteria. to the Conant Branch, the overall aƩendances at the community locaƟons has been declining from Community LocaƟons its peak of 7,996 aƩendances in 2008. In addiƟon to the mulƟ‐purpose, However, this shrinking paƩern permanent branches, open all day was reversed in 2014 with the nearly every day, some acƟviƟes addiƟon of the newly funded and services are offered in Physiotherapy Exercise and Falls community locaƟons throughout
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Partners At Work
artners At Work (PAW) to support OSCC during the year. recepƟon, held at each of the is the volunteer In addiƟon, staff implemented a OSCC’s four branches. program of the Oshawa “Fair Play” strategy, hosƟng The popular holiday‐season Senior CiƟzens Centres, training sessions for recreaƟon tea for volunteers was held Pthat allows seniors to play an conveners. with a 1950’s Sock Hop important role in planning and theme in 2014. delivering programs, services and The Volunteers acƟviƟes. It is also: The Centres again recognized volunteers through nominaƟons
A service, offering seniors a The integraƟon of students into for the City of Oshawa Volunteer
meaningful outlet for their the general volunteer corps Awards, and the Ontario Service
energies and talents; and, conƟnued as a valued resource to Awards in honour of volunteers
seniors and staff. The ‘student for their length of service to A key Centres resource: crew’ of 12 students supported community based organizaƟons. Without the hours that acƟviƟes such as fesƟve volunteers put into City of Oshawa program delivery and Community Service administraƟve support, Awards were presented the Centres could not do Volunteer Hours to Richard Williams nearly as much or do it and Gordon Bryant nearly as well. 2014 while Ontario Volunteer Service Partners At Work has two 2013 Volunteer Awards were presented elements: 2012 Hours to ColleƩe Forrest, YveƩe Jeffery, Gwen Seniors Leadership 54,000 58,000 62,000 Councils (SLCs) work with Lohnes, Sheila staff to plan and evaluate Perierra, Duane Perry all programs, acƟviƟes and and Jeanne Taylor. decoraƟng, seƫng up and taking services, and they have two down of tables and chairs and This recogniƟon honours their of the eleven seats on the serving food and refreshments. efforts and contribuƟons that
Oshawa Senior CiƟzens impact the delivery of service to
Centres Board; and, The majority of volunteers are seniors in our community. themselves users of the Centres Volunteers who carry out and 11 of the 2014 volunteers most program delivery as were over the age of 85, well as provide some compared with 20 in 2013. Three administraƟve support. nonagenarian volunteers conƟnued to acƟvely contribute in 2014. Volunteer Effort RecogniƟon Volunteer numbers decreased slightly by 2.7% in 2014 with the The Centres stage special events number of registered volunteers and present awards so volunteers at 496. Volunteer hours totaled know they are appreciated. 58,516 in 2014. On average, each volunteer contributed NaƟonal Volunteer Week was, as approximately 118 hours of Ɵme usual, marked by a Take‐a‐Break
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Our People
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Garth Johns, President (Jan‐June) Chris Lievaart John Vesters, President (July—Dec) Councillor John Neal John Vesters, Vice President (Jan‐June) Bruce Smith Sylvia Rhodes, Vice‐President (July—Dec) Erin Watson Nancy Bone, Secretary Jim Dyer Ted Aldridge Garry CubiƩ—Honorary Life Member Councillor Nancy Diamond EMPLOYEES Debra Prescott—Executive Director (Jan-Oct) Sandra Black—Executive Director (Nov-Current) Bernice Petryshyn—Administration & Finance Manager Colleen Zavrel—Programs & Services Director Alex Levisen—Administration & Finance Manager Leisa Davie—Volunteer & Community Relations Manager Teresa Shearer—Independent Living Services Manager Celeste Adams—Leisure Programs Manager
Independent Living Leisure Programs Administrative Support Community Services Kristen Brocanier Clara Tsirbas Relations Sharon Ayotte Kim Finn Enez Perkins Jennifer Milligan Erin Bignell Andrew Goss Kristen Deeth Rob Boomhour Ashley Lamont Matt Garason Tracy Callahan Kersti Pascoe Debra Brown Security/Reception Sharon Coseni Karen Pelzowski Delilah Labignan Matthew Bishop Karen Cotnam Doug Rancourt Jo-Anne Haley Maggie Cavalier Mary Anne Farrell Sarah Wintle Casse Stovin Kathy Burley Darlene Freeman Holly Dobson Lisa Thomas Misty Mazza Jennifer McDonnell Jody Melanson Esterlita Repulles Erin Robinson Stephen Vrantsidis Zeenia Patel Brooke Arcari Mackenzie Dickson SENIORS LEADERSHIP COUNCIL John Street Branch Northview Branch Legends Branch Conant Branch Betty Farrow Nancy Bone Ted Aldridge Joe Byrne Grace Harding Barbara Dyer Jackie Bouillon Louisa Corby John LaTulipe Jim Dyer Marjorie Bowman Darlene Dufresne Barb Mills Jamie Millard Diane Cleveland Larry Friend Jeanne Nott Gary Nesbitt Indra Deen Catherine McFarland Lynda O’Connor Candace Shanwalt Phyllis Hurley Thomas Ng Marie Reid Audrey Smith Virginia Lyons Carol Shepherd Elaine Stewart Jeanne Taylor Lynne McKeown Marion Sidsworth Bonnie Morgan Jean Warner Beverly Zubkavich Maureen Wahrer
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Funding & Major Donors
The Oshawa Senior CiƟzens Centres are grateful to more than 400 individuals, clubs, businesses, foundaƟons and agencies that made donaƟons and provided other assistance during 2013. A complete list of donors is contained in the full Annual Report.
DonaƟons to the OSCC Future Expansion Fund Armstrong Funeral Home Jacenty, John Bala, Vera Johnson Insurance Bell Canada Kitchen, Melanie & Ron Bell, Maralyn Koch, Eleonore Beni, Yolanda Lucier, Clara Brice, Jack MacLeod, Don BriƩon, David & Lynn Mazdayasin, Mahin Canadian Mental Health AssociaƟon McDonald, Lois Chartwell Wynfield ReƟrement Residence Mitchell, Brenda CHS Wynfield ReƟrement Residence Orme, David Cooper, Francis & Pearl Oshawa Machine KniƩers Guild Costello, Mary & Meghan Perkins, Enez Cruse, Shirley & Howard Pickering, Jack Daly, Anthony PrescoƩ, Debra Daniel, Wayne & Isabel RBC Royal Bank Friend, Larry (OSCC Stamp Group) Reid, Marie Galbraith, Ann Smith, Bruce Gatchell, Mervyn St. Andrews Society for Women Goard, Gloria Stewart, Elaine Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce The Strategic Charitable Giving FoundaƟon Hall, William O. TradiƟons of Durham Harding, Miriam & Derek Turley, Jennifer Henderson, Gerald Vrantsidis, Stephen Herman Kassinger FoundaƟon Whitby CogeneraƟon L.P. Funding
An annual grant voted by the City of Oshawa Council
Elderly Persons Centres (EPC) designaƟon funding through the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
Central East LHIN funding for community support
services
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Corporate Golf Tournament
ach year our Corporate Golf Tournament is planned with the help of an amazing group of volunteers drawn from our corporate partnerships , board and other community partners. The Tournament’s success is largely due to their Ɵreless work to recruit golfers, solicit donaƟons and help our staff with the mammoth task of execuƟng a profitable and Eenjoyable event. We say thank you to the amazing team who gives so generously of their Ɵme and talents! $28,335 raised towards the John Street Branch Future Expansion Fund
Planning CommiƩee for the 14th Annual Corporate Golf Tournament Yvonne Brady, Co‐ Gayle Keay Brent Quinton, Co‐ Louise Perkins Chair Serina Mayberry Chair Indra Dean Jacqueline Donovan Glen McHugh Gord Reid OƩo Ferenc Eric McNeill Ashley Robertson Fiona Guernsey Mike McRae Erin Watson Kevin Harris Lloyd Murray Larry Whitney Paul Hood Julie Quinn Melinda Wilkinson
Sponsors & Donors
Absolutely Spotless Great Blue Heron Casino Entertainment Jackson & Associates Aldsworth Photo World Harris, Kevin Maracle Press Robertson, Ashley Amica at Whitby HGI Custom Golf Clubs McDonalds Royal Elegance PainƟng Audiology Services Holiday Inn Express McRae General ContracƟng Safecom Workplace Systems Ltd. Bellagio Jewellers Home Instead Metals Plus Limited Salon Blo Inc. BMO NesbiƩ Burns Hope with Art Motel 6 ScoƟabank Canada Windows & Doors Independent Project Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens Shrimp Cocktail Canadian Beauty College Managers O.B.N. Consultants Sigma PromoƟons Carrie, Colin Investors Group Oshawa Centre SMS Smillie McAdams CedarcroŌ ReƟrement J & A Cleaning SoluƟons Oshawa Curling Club Summerlin Channel 12 J. F. Electric Oshawa Funeral Home The Bay Chartwell Wynfield Johnson Insurance Oshawa Gear The Brock House ReƟrement Residence Johnston Montgomery Oshawa General Hockey Club The Mortgage Centre CRCS Disaster Kleen‐Up Jon Humphrey Insurance Oshawa Professional Fire The Tap and Tankard Dairy Queen Kitchen, Simeson & Belliveau LLP Fighters AssociaƟon TradiƟons of Durham DenƟstry on Dundas Knights of Columbus OuelleƩe, Jerry Travelodge Oshawa Whitby DFP Surveyors St. Jude's ‐ Council 6052 Peak Health and Wellness Unifor Local 222 DMJ ConstrucƟon Lakeridge Links & Pelicans Catering Unilever Durham Disposal Services Whispering Ridge Perkins, Steve Venngo Inc. Durham Medical Lakeshore Tours & Travel Perry Mechanical Inc. W. C. Town Funeral Centre Erik M. Fraser Law Office Leaders in Safety Inc. Quality Hotel/Suites Webco LighƟng Products Ferenc, OƩo MAK Funeral Home Regent Theatre Westburne Ruddy Electric Gallery Dental Maple Leaf Sports & Robert Marlowe Jackson
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Curling Funspiel
he 4th staging of the OSCC Curling Funspiel has not only generated great fun for our supporƟng Curlers, it has enriched our fundraising efforts by some $11,711 for 2014. The Funspiel, like the Golf Tournament, is only made possible by a hardworking cadre of corporate and other volunteers to whom T we are deeply grateful. Planning CommiƩee 2014 Curling Funspiel Julie Quinn, Chair Lloyd Murray Melinda Wilkinson William Armstrong Eric McNeill Larry Whitney Judi Forbes Brent Quinton Louise Perkins Sgnt. John KeaƟng Ashley Robertson Karen Cotnam Glen McHugh Erin Watson
2014 Funspiel
Future Expansion Fund Proceeds $11,711
Sponsors & Donors Armstrong Funeral Home City of Oshawa ‐ Economic Quinn, Julie AugusƟno & Nancy No Frills Development Services Regent Theatre Beauty Beyond Skin Deep CRCS Disaster Kleen‐Up Region of Durham Best Western Durham Hotel Fanara Wealth Management Group Robertson, Ashley Bilenduke, Don General Motors Centre Sigma PromoƟons BMO NesbiƩ Burns Johnston Montgomery Stewart Title Guaranty Company BMS SanitaƟon & Safety MAK Funeral Home VIA Rail Canada Canadian Beauty College Metroland Channel 12 ‐ Chorus Entertainment OLG Slots Chartwell Wynfield ReƟrement Oshawa Centre Residence Petley‐Hare Insurance
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The Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres are not‐for‐ proϔit, multi‐service centres for adults 55+.
Tax deductible donations may be directed to:
Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres
43 John Street West ▪ Oshawa ▪ Ontario L1H 1W8
Tel: 905‐576‐6712 ▪ Fax: 905‐576‐0848
Website: www.oscc.ca
Charitable Registration Number:
11907 0837 RR0001