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    County of Simcoe Long-Term Care homes host Bring a Friend to Volunteer Days

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    Midhurst/February 5, 2025 – This February and March, the County invites those interested in making a difference in the lives of older adults to check out one of our Bring a Friend to Volunteer Days

    Come learn more about our fun and meaningful volunteer experience! This event highlights a variety of activities, such as our Cycling Without Age program, Aqua Painting, Word Games, Musical Programs, Friendly Visits, and more. It’s a chance for friends to volunteer together, try out different activities, and discover the rewarding feeling of giving back. Our goal is to inspire more people to get involved and support County and other regional programs. 

    Interested residents are asked to RSVP to Alix Coutts, Volunteer & Secondary Student Supervisor via email at [email protected] or by phone 705-790-3915. Event dates are as follows: 

    February – * RSVP by February 12 

    • Trillium Manor, 12 Grace Avenue, Orillia, Ontario 
      Tuesday, February 18 
    • Sunset Manor, 49 Raglan Street, Collingwood, Ontario 
      Wednesday, February 19 
    • Simcoe Manor, 5988 Line 8, Beeton, Ontario 
      Thursday, February 20 
    • Georgian Manor, 101 Thompsons Road, Penetanguishene, Ontario 
      Friday, February 21 

    March – * RSVP by March 5 

    • Trillium Manor, 12 Grace Avenue, Orillia, Ontario 
      Tuesday, March 11 
    • Sunset Manor, 49 Raglan Street, Collingwood, Ontario 
      Wednesday, March 12 
    • Simcoe Manor, 5988 Line 8, Beeton, Ontario 
      Thursday, March 13 
    • Georgian Manor, 101 Thompsons Road, Penetanguishene, Ontario 
      Friday, March 14 

    County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.­­­­­­

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