Abbeyfield Houses Society of Durham

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Volunteer Board Directors Wanted

Help Shape the Future of Seniors’ Housing in Durham

Do you want to make a meaningful difference in your community?

The Abbeyfield Houses Society of Durham is seeking enthusiastic and community-minded volunteers to join our Board of Directors.

Abbeyfield Durham provides a welcoming, affordable home where older adults can live independently while enjoying companionship, shared meals, and a supportive community.

As a volunteer director, you will help guide the organization by contributing your skills, ideas, and leadership. Previous board experience is welcome but not required. We value people with diverse backgrounds who share our commitment to supporting older adults.

We are looking for people with experience or interest in:

  • Governance and strategic planning
  • Finance or accounting
  • Human resources
  • Fundraising and community engagement
  • Marketing and communications
  • Property management, construction, or maintenance
  • Legal or policy development
  • Healthcare, seniors’ services, or community development

Flexible Ways to Volunteer

Board members may participate:

  • In person at our Durham location
  • Online through virtual meetings
  • Through a combination of both

This flexibility makes it possible for volunteers from across Grey County and beyond to contribute.

Why Join Our Board?

  • Help seniors remain independent in their community.
  • Work alongside a dedicated team of volunteers.
  • Share your professional skills for a meaningful cause.
  • Gain valuable governance and leadership experience.
  • Make a lasting impact on the future of Abbeyfield Durham.

Meetings are held regularly throughout the year, with additional opportunities to participate on committees and special projects based on your interests and availability.

Interested?

We would love to hear from you.

Abbeyfield Houses Society of Durham
Email: info@Abbeyfielddurham.ca

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MANDALA WORKSHOP
Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Abbeyfield Durham Senior Housing
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
165 Cross St S. Durham, ON
A Mandala is a circular form that represents your sacred self.
In this workshop, you will express yourself by exploring lines, colours, forms and themes.
Bring your curiosity and sense of plan and expect to have FUN! (like you did when you were a child!)
Adults only
No Previous Art Experience is necessary to attend
Materials are provided
Facilitated by artist and author Anne Hard
Class size: Accommodates 12 people
Please call Abbeyfield Durham Senior Housing 519 369 1112
Draw is October 21, 2024 7 pm EST

Abbeyfield is excited to announce its first online ONTARIO 50/50 Raffle! – Grab your tickets now!

Click Here! Abbeyfield Houses Society of Canada – Ontario 50/50 Raffle | Rafflebox

Abbeyfield’s core mandate is to provide affordable accommodation and companionship for lonely elders within their local community. Abbeyfield Houses are small, family-style residents that offer a healthy, affordable option for independent seniors who wish to stay in their community, but don’t want to live alone. Abbeyfield living cures loneliness. This is achieved by building or converting and maintaining houses where a small group of residents typically live together with a house manager. Rooms are private, but housekeeping and meals are provided by a small staff in the common living space.

Abbeyfield is an inclusive charity that provides affordable housing and companionship in small, shared homes for lonely independent seniors.

Each home is supported by a volunteer board and small staff that provides nutritious meals, housekeeping and good company

Proceeds from this 50/50 will be directed towards the support services provided by Abbeyfield that enable seniors residing in their locations throughout Ontario to thrive.

The winner will be contacted to claim their prize.

Thank you for your generosity and support!

 

What a fun afternoon decorating for fall/Thanksgiving. We choose to decorate using pumpkins instead of trying to carve our pumpkins. Fred, Vivike and Marion had a great time making bows, organizing little gourds and trying to get 3 pumpkins to sit balanced on top of each other. The House parent, Sarah, had corn stalks delivered to Abbeyfield from a local farmers field. We were excited to measure the stalks at over 10′ tall!