Community Care for Seniors

11/05/2026

THURSDAY UPDATE:
When the huge power surge happened the end of last week it had a devastating effect on everything here at Community Care. This included the building and much of the contents.

We’ve had a steady stream of workers including electricians, IT, door tech, furniture guy (to dismantle desks so the electricians could assess outlets behind them), electrical inspectors, and more. We await an assessment of our telephone system which is currently not working. Our hydro was turned back on Tuesday afternoon.

The good news is that staff can now use their computers. The bad news is that we don’t have heat in the building. We’re grateful for this warm weather! Some of the exit lights still must be replaced. Some of the automatic doors await repair. A lot of our electric/electronic devices no longer work and will require replacement.

We are planning for footcare clinics to resume on Monday, November 9th. Seniors’ Centre programming has been moved off site. We have to sort out how to heat the Wellness Hall while the HVAC unit is down. Stay tuned for updates on that.

All off site programming such as Meals on Wheels, transportation and foot care in Wellington has continued during this disaster.

Our staff members have been amazing as they pulled together to get through this disaster. All the companies that we needed to get things back in order have arrived quickly and done their work with professionalism and caring. Seniors who have been affected have been understanding and patient.

For service please call 613-476-7493 and leave a message. Staff will call you back.

Watch this page for regular updates.

11/04/2026

LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL: Community Care continues to recover from the traumatic transformer event caused by Hydro One.

The electricians were in again on Tuesday. Late in the day power was restored. Now they are assessing which devices in the office were affected by the power surge.
So far we know that the electronic piano, autoclave, two hepa filters, every EXIT sign, the big TV in the Seniors’ Centre, and much more no longer work.

Today, we’ll find out more about our HVAC, telephones, and computers.

We are hoping to get things back to normal by sometime next week. Time will tell. Thank you to all the workers helping us.

Once again, thank you for your patience and support while we sort this out.

11/03/2026

Tuesday Update! On Monday afternoon staff moved our operation to the back office of Harvey Kalles Real Estate. Our IT expert was able to get all staff hooked up to their email. Community Care still doesn’t know if our server survived the power surge. The electricians spent all day getting the new panel installed and ready for the inspectors. We still don’t have power in the building. The extent of the damage remains unknown.

A huge thank you to our friends who are letting us use their space at no cost. It’s great to have good neighbours, especially when disaster strikes.

Call 613-476-7493 for service. Watch this page for updates. Thanks for your patience as we sort this out.

11/02/2026

UPDATE Monday, November 2 12 p.m. We are still without power in our building at 74 King Street in Picton. A team of electricians are here working on it. This could be a long road.

Hydro One was changing transformers in Market Lane the end of last week and there was a huge power surge into four commercial buildings in Picton. Community Care was one of them.

There is a possibility that everything electrical in our building was affected. This would include all computers, lights, appliances, our phone system and the HVAC unit. We won’t know until the electricians give us an update later today.

Off site service continues as usual. On site programming has been moved off site for this week. For service, please call 613-476-7493 and leave a message.

Watch this page for more updates.

10/31/2026

Thinking of our Market Lane neighbours as we all sort out this issue…

Traumatic Transformer Trouble
As a result of a serious power transformer mishap generated by Ontario Hydro, the County Club is required to close down temporarily along with several other affected businesses located on Picton Main Street. The Electrical Safety Authority of Ontario is currently monitoring the situation and the expectation is that normal business can safely resume within the week. We appreciate your understanding of this circumstance beyond our control and we regret any inconvenience to our valued clients. Stay tuned for further updates.

10/30/2026

Regarding Community Care’s Office and the Seniors’ Centre at 74 King Street-

Hydro One was doing some work in Market Lane early Friday morning. This resulted in a power interruption at the Community Care building. This had a catastrophic effect on the electronics in our building. For this reason the office will be closed from November 2 to 6 while we work things out. Off site services will continue as usual. On site services and events are cancelled. If you wish to talk to staff please call 613-476-7493 and leave a detailed message. We will call you back.

Thank you for your patience as we sort this out.

10/30/2026

POWER OUTAGE! Community Care’s office at 74 King Street is currently without power and will be closed until further notice. Our regular Active Living Program Coffee and Chat with Terry Sprague is unfortunately cancelled for today.

10/26/2026

Starting next week! Learn to play piano by ear! Register today!

10/26/2026

Starting Monday, November 2! Learn to play guitar/ukulele by ear! Register today!

10/26/2026

🍽️ November Seniors Luncheon Social! 🍽️

Looking for a delicious meal and great company? Community Care for Seniors invites seniors 60+ to our upcoming Seniors Luncheon Social in Picton!

📅 Thursday, November 5th
🕛 12:00 p.m.
📍 Picton Town Hall, 2 Ross Street, Picton
💲 $20.00 per meal

Enjoy a meal prepared by Kelly Bannister, featuring:
Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, veggies, soup, salad, dessert, coffee and tea!

Our luncheon socials are a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a nutritious meal, reconnect with friends, and meet new people in a welcoming community setting.
All meals must be paid in advance and ordered by Friday, October 30th. Call 613-476-7493 to order.