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Health Unit Promotes the Healing Power of Compassion During Mental Health Week
Posted on Monday, May 06, 2024 08:00 AM
Press Release – Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
May 6-12 is Mental Health Week and the theme is “A Call to be Kind”. The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is promoting the healing powers of compassion and how this can affect your mental health and your physical health.
We all have the capacity to be compassionate, and we know that doing so can make an enormous difference. Being compassionate for others and for yourself can go a long way to achieving your physical...
Council Proclaims May 5, 2024 as World Pulmonary Hypertension Day
Posted on Sunday, May 05, 2024 08:00 AM
Mississippi Mills Council passed a proclamation at their April 23, 2024 meeting to declare May 5, 2024 as World Pulmonary Hypertension Day.
Almonte Old Town Hall and the Falls will also be illuminated in purple on May 5 in recognition of World PH Day.
The proclamation reads as follows:
WHEREAS, Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a rare but very complex and serious lung disease, which is progressive and potentially fatal. PH can strike people of all backgrounds, ages, and genders.
AND WHEREAS, common...
Almonte Cenotaph Renovation Project Update – May 3, 2024
Posted on Friday, May 03, 2024 03:02 PM
The main portion of work for the renovations to the Almonte Cenotaph has been completed. Further work will continue over the next few weeks, focusing on cleaning the Cenotaph structure and repainting the names.
Flower beds will be planted by the Almonte & District Horticultural Society in the next few weeks as well.
Thank you for your patience during the minor traffic delays that occurred as part of this project.
Wood Cookies from Almonte Cenotaph Tree Available for Art Projects
Posted on Friday, May 03, 2024 11:57 AM
From Royal Canadian Legion Branch 240 President Rob Madore
As many are aware, as part of the current Cenotaph renovations, the large tree beside the Cenotaph had to be removed due to its failing condition becoming a safety hazard.
Although this was unavoidable, the team behind the Cenotaph renovations were determined to find some type of reuse for any salvageable wood. The Almonte District High School woodworking shop has been given a large piece to do something creative with in the future.
We...
U-First! For Care Partners Program June 4-5 in Almonte
Posted on Friday, May 03, 2024 09:00 AM
From Home Hospice North Lanark
Are you a caregiver for someone with dementia or other cognitive impairment?
Date: Tuesday, June 4 and Wednesday, June 5, from 9:00 a.m. to noon
Location: Almonte Legion upstairs, 100 Bridge Street
Registration: Sidney Thomson, 613-253-6980 or programsupport@hhnl.ca
Registration deadline: Tuesday, May 29, 2024
Maximum attendance: 15
U-First!® is an innovative education program for all members of the care team who are supporting people with behaviour changes due to...
Council and Committee of the Whole - May 7, 2024
Posted on Thursday, May 02, 2024 04:51 PM
Council and Committee of the Whole will hold their regular meetings on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
Regular session is scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m., followed by Committee of the Whole.
Agendas for the meetings can be found here.
Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Addictions and Mental Health Seek Board Members
Posted on Thursday, May 02, 2024 04:11 PM
From Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Addictions and Mental Health
Each year the committed and compassionate team at LLGAMH provides care and support to over 5000 clients who reach out for help with the challenges they face in their daily lives, including depression, anxiety, substance use, family and relationships, grief, trauma and housing.
Last year was an eventful year at LLGAMH, as we embarked upon a three-year strategic plan guided by our new vision – Together, we are here for you, today and...
