Carefor Health & Community Services - Pembroke-Renfrew County

02/03/2026

New to the Ottawa Valley? Recently lost your doctor? Still searching for a primary care provider? Health Care Connect is here to help.

By registering, you’ll be connected with a Care Connector (nurse) who works to match you with a doctor or nurse practitioner accepting new patients in our region.

➡️ Get started at ontario.ca/healthcareconnect or call 1-800-445-1822.

02/01/2026

Registration for February 7 is open. Mixed teams, new curlers, and solo participants are all welcome.

Be part of the first‑ever Pembroke Bonspiel and help support the seniors at Civic & Mackay through Carefor. https://f.mtr.cool/yuuswsvhzn

01/29/2026

The Pembroke Bonspiel is new, but its purpose is clear. On February 7, curlers will come together to support the seniors who call Civic & Mackay home.

Funds raised help Carefor provide safe, dignified, and meaningful daily living for older adults in our community. https://f.mtr.cool/kcktdoaetb

01/28/2026

Whether you’ve curled for years or you’re stepping onto the ice for the first time, the Pembroke Bonspiel on February 7 is for you.

Your participation supports Carefor and helps ensure seniors at Civic & Mackay continue receiving the care, comfort, and connection they deserve. https://f.mtr.cool/iukrdocidl

01/27/2026

New to curling? This is the perfect place to start. On February 7, bring your new skills to the Pembroke Bonspiel and enjoy a fun, supportive environment.

Every end played helps strengthen Carefor’s programs for seniors at Civic & Mackay. https://f.mtr.cool/tfaakknpyc

01/26/2026

A brand‑new community tradition begins on February 7. The Pembroke Bonspiel welcomes curlers of every level—first‑timers and long‑time fans—to come together in support of Carefor and the seniors who live at Civic & Mackay.

Join us on the ice and help make a meaningful difference. https://f.mtr.cool/oyvwblvbue

01/22/2026

Donate to support seniors in Pembroke-Renfrew County in having access to housing and community support services, today and into the future.

Discover how you can support seniors in Renfrew County and make a positive impact in their lives.

01/16/2026

Is there a Carefor staff or volunteer that you think should be recognized for their great work? Tell us and we'll tell them: https://f.mtr.cool/ualtuqttnp

Make someone's day - today.

01/15/2026

More and more frequently we're getting our information through our devices. While convenient, not all of it is accurate. With AI playing a larger role in the creation of content, we have to be extra vigilant when it comes to what we believe, especially when it comes to health information.

In this blog, we look at health misinformation - where's it comes from and how to spot it.

Blogs like this as well as updates about Carefor are delivered every month via our e-newsletter. To get it delivered to your inbox visit https://f.mtr.cool/ueufiqokfx and scroll to the bottom of the page to sign up.

While the internet provides easy access to health information, not all of it is accurate, which can be harmful. Learn how to protect yourself.

01/13/2026

January is Alzheimer Awareness Month and 2026 is the UN Year of the Volunteer so it's a perfect time to talk about the cognitive benefits of volunteering. In our January blog we review how giving to others can also give back to you.

If volunteering is one of your New Year's Resolutions, now it a perfect time to reach out as we have volunteering opportunities available across Carefor from volunteer driving to friendly visiting.

Studies show that volunteering can slow cognitive decline in seniors. Right now is a perfect time to do some good for yourself and others.

01/12/2026

Today we were so excited to announce the amount that Melanie raised on her Care for Seniors with Melanie campaign.

Her goal was $12,000 but she raised an incredible $20,000 taking 324,000 steps along the way!!!

Congratulations to Melanie and a huge thank you to all who donated and supported her including Northern Credit Union and Mulvihill Drug Mart.

01/08/2026

It is with deep sadness that we learned of the recent passing of Glenna MacKenzie, former Chair of Carefor’s Board of Directors, and an Honorary Life Member since November 2021.

Glenna’s commitment to Carefor and the communities we serve spanned decades. She first joined the VON Board of Directors in 1987, a role that marked the beginning of her extraordinary journey with Carefor.

Her leadership and vision shaped much of what Carefor is today and her contributions to the organization and the broader community are far too numerous to count.

Glenna championed every Carefor endeavour with passion and generosity—her most recent donation to the “Care for Seniors with Melanie” campaign coming just weeks ago.

Her dedication to our mission, vision, and values is woven into the very fabric of Carefor. Her legacy will live on through all we do and through her son, John MacKenzie, who serves as our current Board Chair and her granddaughter Kyra Swift who is a community member on Carefor's Finance and Risk Management committee..

The loss of Glenna will be felt profoundly by the Carefor family and throughout the Ottawa Valley. Our thoughts are with John, Kyra, and the MacKenzie family at this difficult time.

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