Happy Birthday to you! On this day in 1957, Rick Hansen, wheelchair athlete, spokesman was born in Port Albernie, British Columbia. Hansen is well known for his Man in Motion around the world wheelchair tour which raised $20 million for spinal chord research and wheelchair sports. ...
Volunteers are always welcome here! We've had a lot of Volunteer referrals and inquiries lately and we'd like to thank everyone for their interest in our programs and needs. Volunteering is truly a rewarding experience for you - and for our clients - so we thank...
Time flies when you're enjoying the sunshine! Can you believe we're into August already? School starts up again in a few weeks. The Back-To-School flyers have hit the mailbox and local promotions appear in-store. We can't complain about the weather because nobody will listen, right? There's...
Happy Simcoe Day Brampton! The legal status of the first Monday in August varies between provinces and territories. The first Monday in August is a statutory holiday in: British Columbia (BC Day); New Brunswick (New Brunswick Day); Saskatchewan (Saskatchewan Day or Civic Holiday), and...
Unbelievable, record-breaking heat! It's been quite the week weather wise! Temperatures soared higher and higher while Bramptonians tried to keep cool. If clients are home during our daily Meal deliveries, our Volunteers Drivers often check in to make sure they have plenty of liquids to stay...
New Summer 2011 Ready-to-Eat menu is a hit! We constantly strive to refresh our recipes and create seasonal menu options for our clients to enjoy. Since we launched the new Summer 2011 Ready-to-Eat menu in early July, we've had very positive feedback from our clients. Here...
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We're excited to launch our new Summer / Fall menu! You've probably noticed something new and exciting being delivered this week. It's our new 2011 Summer / Fall Ready-to-Eat Hot Meal Program! It officially started on July 4th. Butternut Squash Soup, Lemon Glazed Chicken, Steamed Broccoli, Tangerine...
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Canada Day is a time to truly celebrate this amazing country we call home. There is Oh so much to celebrate about our home and native land. So go ahead. Paint the town red and white! Brampton is celebrating Canada Day on July 1st in a big...
Enjoy some summer fun in the sun with family, friends, neighbours and your community. It's official. Today is the first day of summer and we're so excited. The sun is shining, breeze is warm, the grass is green, the flowers are blooming and there is so much...
"Fatherhood is pretending the present you love most is soap-on-a-rope." ~ Bill Cosby There's no one like Bill Cosby - the Dad of all Dads - to make you laugh at the little things. And, as M*A*S*H Colonel Potter once said "I don't care how poor...
Across Canada, provinces, cities and towns are celebrating Seniors' Month. We can’t possibly cover all the events held in Canada but here is some local information. In Brampton, there are still tickets available for Springfest. Contact Sharon Bonello at 905-874-2305 for further info. Plus, June 5th...
We are all so excited that the sun is shining and you are here! June is the month with the longest daylight hours of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest daylight hours of the year in the Southern Hemisphere. In the...
Finally, the long weekend is here! As a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, we celebrate Queen Victoria's birthday. Victoria Day is always on a Monday, and thus the holiday is part of a long weekend, which is commonly referred to as the Victoria...