2017 Annual Report
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2017 Annual Report Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres 43 John Street West Oshawa, ON L1H 1W8 T: 905.576.6712 F: 905.576.0848 www.oscc.ca Mission, Vision & Values Our Mission The Oshawa Senior Citizens Centre (OSCC) is an experienced and innovative not-for-profit organization that serves the 55+ community through excellence in leadership, advocacy and a holistic approach to wellness. This is achieved through the support of community partners and our shared commitment to the provision of sustainable, engaging leisure programs and supportive independent living services. Our Vision Inspiring the well-being of older adults in Oshawa through enjoyment, active living, wellness, social interaction and empowerment. Our Values Respect, Caring, Healthy Living, Learning and Personal Growth, Collaboration, Empowerment. Board of Directors & Management Team Board of Directors President Vice-President Secretary Sylvia Rhodes Ted Aldridge John Sturrup Directors City Appointed SLC Appointed Honorary Life Member Erin Watson Councillor Nancy Diamond Elaine Stewart Garry Cubitt John Neal Acting Councillor Rick Kerr Sandra Spencer Nancy Bone Rob Browning Sean McNamara Board Committees Advocacy Finance & Fund Development Future Needs & Property Human Resources Committee Committee Committee Committee Elaine Stewart Rob Browning Elaine Stewart Nancy Diamond Erin Watson Sean McNamara, Chair John Neal Rob Browning, Chair John Sturrup, Chair Sylvia Rhodes (ex-officio) John Sturrup Sylvia Rhodes (ex-officio) Nancy Bone Nancy Bone Ted Aldridge Sandra Spencer Rick Kerr Sylvia Rhodes (ex-officio) Sean McNamara Sylvia Rhodes, (ex-officio) Ted Aldridge, Chair Management Team Executive Director Sandy Black Executive Administrative Assistant Clara Tsirbas Director, Program & Services Colleen Zavrel Manager, Administration & Finance Alex Levisen Manager, Leisure Programs Celeste Adams Manager, Volunteer & Community Relations Leisa Davie Manager, Independent Living Services Teresa Shearer www.oscc.ca | [email protected] Page 1 Message from the President & Executive Director Was another exciting year at In 2017, the LHIN announced an increase to 2017the Oshawa Senior Citizens base funding of an additional $176,046 for Centres (OSCC). The Board of Directors Adult Day Programs and Transportation and staff achieved goals identified in the Services. These programs provide seniors 2015-2018 Strategic Plan. The Strategic access to countless support services Plan focuses on three key priority areas - offered at the branches and community Excellence in Leadership, Organizational locations. Development and Sustainability. OSCC remains committed and focused on client OSCC hosted a Volunteer Engagement driven goals and supporting the needs of Community Partner Event bringing together older adults in our community. 35 delegates and partners from local agencies. The purpose of the event was to The Board recognized Elaine Stewart, Erin identify trends in volunteerism as well as Watson and Sandra Spencer who resigned discussing proven methods to recruit and at the end of the 2017 term. The Board also retain around the future of volunteerism. welcomed Rob Browning and Ted Aldridge as returning Board members and Pat Rudka The 50 year old John Street branch began a and Peter Martin as new members to the revitalization of the cafeteria, washrooms, 2018/2019 Board. offices and meeting room space. We recognize that the older adult population The OSCC mandate supports the continues to grow. We see our members development of healthy communities leading active, healthier and happier lives enabling seniors to live longer in their while maintaining their independence. They homes and in their community. Our ability are socially active and emotionally strong to improve the health outcomes relies on due to the relationships that they develop government funding and the quality of through connections at our centres. community support. The Centres are appreciative of the sources of funding that In closing, we wish to express a sincere support services to seniors. thank-you to the Board, staff and volunteers for their continued support as we continue The OSCC appreciates the funding from the to better service seniors in our community. City of Oshawa and the Central East Local Health Integrated Network (CE-LHIN). Sylvia Rhodes Sandy Black President Executive Director Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres www.oscc.ca | [email protected] Page 2 Building the Brand Marketing efforts in 2017 continued to Online, the registration system used for focus on electronic mediums as seniors programs and services. continued to increase their use of technology to access OSCC information A total of 3,777 registrations were and registration for programs and secured using Leisure Online in 2017. services. The 55+ Newsletter made its electronic The OSCC website remained a central debut via OSCC’s very first blog on WordPress. hub spot with 20,632 New Users! In addition to hosting information on 2017 marked the debut of “Facebook activities, the site houses an interactive events calendar, news and alerts LIVE”, a real-time session recorded module, links to community resources with staff to promote upcoming and holds the gateway to Leisure programs, services and activities. OSCC continued to receive a significant participant in the OSCC choir at 92 amount of media attention in 2017. 95 years young. Adriane’s heartfelt love of articles appeared in local news outlets singing and participating at the Centres (television, online news & print) garnered not only extensive print throughout the year. A significant story coverage, but also a story on CTV in 2017 was that of Adriane Stewart; shown nationally across Canada. accomplished opera singer and active @ www.oscc.ca www.oscc.ca | [email protected] Page 3 Fund Development The ‘Pay Your Life Forward’ Annual • Lowe’s Hero’s Program at Lowe’s Giving Campaign continued to perform Oshawa - customers donated funds well in 2017 netting $105,403 overall to support the renovation of Room 4 towards the revitalization of the John at the John Street Branch, they Street Branch. raised $4,241.57; Highlights of fundraising efforts in 2017 • The Corporate Golf Tournament – included: Gord Reid Memorial raised $23,809; • Oshawa Generals Game, sponsored by Armstrong Funeral Home, raised • The annual OSCC/Armstrong over $2,300 in addition to brand Funeral Home Curling Funspiel exposure to over 6000 people; raised $9,520; • A 5K Run/Walk, in partnership with • $92,631 of raised funds from the the Running Room, sponsored by annual giving campaign was used to Johnson Insurance and supported by match the ONT150 grant to renovate Costco, raised over $2,000; the John Street Branch cafeteria and to create accessible washrooms on the main floor of our flagship branch. OSCC Endorsed Business Partners: Thank-you for your continued support! www.oscc.ca | [email protected] Page 4 Program Participation The OSCC provides leisure programs branches and community which keeps and independent living services to seniors engaged and connected to their individuals 55 plus to promote personal community. fulfillment, social interaction and healthy well-being. This is achieved through the Programs fall into three groups: provision of a wide range of programs Independent Living Services, Continuing and services offered in the four Education and Recreation, Special Events & Fundraising. Celebrating Seniors June is Seniors Month in Canada and OSCC traditionally puts on a number of events to celebrate the part that seniors play in the life of the community. The 20th annual Swing into Summer took place with a Canada 150 theme. A New Year’s Eve dance kicked off the year with many other special events, focusing on Canada 150, such as travelogue, photo essay and newcomer’s stories. Sharing Space Space is provided rent free at the John St. Branch for meetings that are organized by or for seniors. The community groups using space in 2017 were the Alzheimer Society Minds in Motion, Burlap Loopers, CCAC Self Support Group, Newcomers Group in partnership with the Community Development Council of Durham, Canadian Mental Health Association Support group for seniors, Durham Senior Games and Drumming Facilitation volunteers who led over 1,200 attendees in community drum sessions. www.oscc.ca | [email protected] Page 5 Independent Living Services Independent Living services (meals, adult day program, transportation, peer mentoring, foot care and physiotherapy exercise and falls prevention) offered by the OSCC, help seniors’ remain self-reliant, active members of the community. Meal Service The OSCC’s dining rooms are the place of salads, sandwiches, meat pies, ice to enjoy a delicious meal or relax over a cream and baked goods. Frozen “To cup of coffee. The menu includes full Go” Entrees are available at all OSCC course hot meals and a varied selection Branch dining rooms. Adult Day Program The OSCC Adult Day Program (ADP) conditions. Clients receive personal provides a caring and supportive support care in a secure setting with a environment for clients and caregiver higher staff to client ratio. relief for family members. In 2017, additional LHIN funding totaling The Specialized Adult Day Program site $176,046 was received to expand the is designed for people with higher care Adult Day Program and Transportation needs, such as advanced dementia, Services. COPD, CHF and other complex chronic This grant will refine and expand the “Let’s Connect” computer tablet project. In 2017, the project team focused on implementing and evaluating the training model, within the OSCC ADP sites. www.oscc.ca | [email protected] Page 6 Transportation The fleet of three mini-vans operates a The Ride Share Car Pooling service door-to-door service, which transports matches seniors together to travel by registered participants between home, personal vehicle to access programs and services at the Centres. OSCC Adult Day Programs and other Branch activities. The Lunch and Mingle service enables seniors to benefit from a ride to OSCC In 2017, a LHIN Vehicle Replacement to enjoy a nutritious meal, socialize and Funding of $95,000 was utilized to participate in activities within a purchase a new mini-van. supportive environment.