New Chelsea Society

10/16/2026

🍎 World Food Day – October 16

World Food Day raises awareness about global hunger, food security, and the importance of ensuring everyone has access to safe and nutritious food. Together, we can support sustainable food systems and work toward a future where no one goes hungry.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/vC2C50ZryVT

10/13/2026

🌎 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction – October 13

Disasters can have devastating impacts on people, communities, and economies. This day highlights the importance of preparedness, resilience, and investing in disaster risk reduction to help protect lives and build safer, stronger communities.

Learn more: https://www.un.org/en/observances/disaster-reduction-day

The objective of the International Day for Disaster Reduction is to raise awareness of how people are taking action to reduce their risk to disasters.

10/12/2026

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving!

Our office is closed today as we celebrate and give thanks for our residents, families, staff, volunteers, Board members, and community partners. Wishing everyone a warm and happy holiday. 🧡

10/10/2026

🧠 October 10 – World Mental Health Day

Today is World Mental Health Day. Let's take time to support our own mental well-being and encourage kindness, connection, and understanding for those around us. 💚

Learn more: https://ow.ly/mSSr50ZrvJs

The World Mental Health Day raises awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilize efforts in support of mental health.

10/09/2026

👁️ World Sight Day – October 9 is a global reminder to prioritize eye health and vision care. Join the campaign and help raise awareness about the importance of regular eye exams and access to eye care for everyone.

Learn more: https://opto.ca/world-sight-day

Each October, on the second Thursday of the month, The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) rallies individuals and organisations from around the world to bring eye care to more people - helping to make World Sight Day a megaphone for eye care awareness and equity.

10/05/2026

🍎 Canadian Malnutrition Awareness Week (CMAW) 🍎

This week, we recognize Canadian Malnutrition Awareness Week (CMAW), a national campaign dedicated to increasing awareness of malnutrition and the importance of nutrition care across all health care settings.

Malnutrition can affect people of all ages and can impact health, recovery, and quality of life. By raising awareness, supporting education, and advocating for best practices in nutrition care, we can help improve health outcomes for Canadians.

Let's work together to promote the importance of proper nutrition and ensure everyone has access to the care and support they need.

Learn more about Canadian Malnutrition Awareness Week and available resources here: https://ow.ly/X5ru50Zrywi

The Canadian Malnutrition Task Force's mission is to promote nutrition care knowledge and optimal practice through research and education activities focused on preventing, detecting and treating malnutrition in Canadians.

10/01/2026

👵 October 1 – National Seniors Day

Today, we celebrate the older adults who enrich our communities with their wisdom, experience, and contributions. Thank you to the seniors who help make our communities stronger every day.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/QH5Q50ZrvFV

The Government of Canada website is a single point of access to all programs, services, departments, ministries and organizations of the Government of Canada.

09/30/2026

🧡 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30

Today, we honour the children who never returned home from residential schools, the Survivors, and the families and communities who continue to live with the impacts of this history. September 30 is a day to reflect, learn, and support the ongoing journey toward truth and reconciliation. Every Child Matters.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/FEqn50Zrvtp

The Government of Canada website is a single point of access to all programs, services, departments, ministries and organizations of the Government of Canada.

09/27/2026

👮‍♀️🕊️ Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day

On the last Sunday of September, we honour the police and peace officers who lost their lives in the line of duty and remember the sacrifices made to keep our communities safe. We also recognize the families, friends, and colleagues they left behind.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/F3iT50Zrvyo

Help us help the families of police officers killed in the line of duty by donating to the CPA-Robert Warner Memorial Fund.