BARRIE HOUSING

May 22 was a big day at Timbercrest with tenant volunteers, Urban Pantry, CMHA, Barrie Carpenters Club and Barrie Housing all coming together to build the beautiful tenant community garden that now blooms at 339 Essa Rd.

Vegetables, herbs and flowers are growing in individual beds for our hard working gardeners to enjoy!

Many thanks to all involved for bringing this fantastic opportunity to life!

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In this issue:

• Timbercrest

Community Garden

•Cinco de Mayo

•PIE Education

Backpacks

•Edgehill BBQ

•Health and Safety

•Other Information

Summer 2019 Newsletter

Volunteers from the Barrie Carpenters Club building beds for

our garden

Community Garden

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Coulter Glen celebrated Cinco de

Mayo on May 3rd.

A Taco Bar, Churros and pinata

fun left everyone with a full belly

and a smile.

Thank you to everyone who came

out to celebrate and those who

helped run the event!

Special thanks to Quesada for

their generosity.

Craig Russell of PIE and Barrie-

Springwater-Oro Medonte MP

Alex Nuttall are back with PIE Ed-

ucation backpacks this year!

Backpacks and supplies will be

available for elementary and high

school students in mid-August on

a first come, first served basis.

We are once again very excited

and grateful to be a part of such

an amazing program in our com-

munity.

Please look for flyers at your

building sites or check our web-

site in the coming weeks with

more information on when and

how to get your backpack.

Community Room Rentals

Community Room Rentals may be available to all tenants in good standing based on availability and policy. Renting the Community Rooms are free to tenants, however all room rentals require a $75 dollar damage deposit in the form of Money Order or Cash. This deposit will be returned to the renter provided the room and it’s contents are returned in the condition in which they were received. To reserve a community room please contact: Karey Comer, Community Development Manager at 705-727-0414 ex 222 or karey@barriehousing.com

Summer Kick-Off BBQ at Edgehill

The tenants of Edgehill helped Barrie Housing

kick off summer with a BBQ on June 27th.

Cotton candy, cake and games provided by

Kidz Club made for a great afternoon.

Thanks to SO’Lovely Creations for the won-

derful face painting provided and to everyone

who joined us to make the day such a good

one.

Grandma’s Potato Salad Recipe

What’s a BBQ without potato salad?

Ingredients:

8 Russet Potatoes

3 Celery Stalks, diced

Diced Dill Pickles, to taste

Diced Red Onion

8 Hard-Boiled Eggs, peeled

1 Cup Mayonnaise

1/4 Cup Dijon Mustard

Salt and Pepper

Rinse and scrub excess dirt off of your potatoes. Stab each potato with a fork to puncture it. Bring a pot of water to a boil then place potatoes in the pot. Make sure your potatoes are covered with water and reduce the heat. Allow it to sim-mer until the potatoes are tender. In another pot, start to boil your eggs. Set a timer for two minutes per egg. When the eggs are done remove them from the water and allow them to chill in an ice water bath, then peel and set aside. Remove the potatoes from water and allow them to cool off. Once your potatoes are cooled off, remove the skin then dice them. Next chop up your celery, onion, and the eggs. (Reserve a couple of eggs for garnishing your salad). In a large bowl, mix everything together. Put in a serving dish and top with paprika and sliced boiled eggs.

ENJOY!

Health and Safety

ER visits often peak in

the summer months.

Protect yourself and

your loved ones by

avoiding these 5 most

common summer acci-

dents and illnesses.

See an animal

unattended in a

vehicle Report

it!

ACT FAST. SAVE A LIFE.

If you spot an unattended

pet in a vehicle that appears

to be suffering from heat

exhaustion, do not hesitate

to call your local Police or

another first responder

agency.

Parked cars can quickly

reach deadly temperatures

even on relatively mild days,

with the windows open.

Report animal welfare concerns 24/7 by

calling 1-833-9ANIMAL (1-833-926-4625)

Dogs have a limited ability to sweat. Their normal body temperature usually

sits at 39 degrees. At 41 degrees a dog can only withstand this for a short

period of time before brain damage and death can occur!

If you suspect heat stroke in a dog (Excessive panting, drooling, unconscious-

ness) immediate vet care is important! In the interim wet the dogs fur with

luke warm to cool water. Not cold water! Bring the dog out of the sun and offer

drinking water. #NoHotPets

For more information or inquiries contact your local SPCA Barrie.

Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre

91 Patterson RoadBarrie, ON L4A 2W3

(705) 728-7311

barrie@ospca.on.ca

FOOD SAFETY

It is important to protect yourself

and loved ones from getting sick

by practicing safe food handling

processes.

Follow these tips to make sure

the food you are preparing and

serving is safe.

Safe Food Handling courses and

certifications are available

through the Simcoe Muskoka

District Health Unit. Visit their

website for more information

www.simcoemuskokahealth.org

DENTAL CLINICS

Free dental service is available for both children and adults through

the Healthy Smiles Dental Clinics at the Simcoe Muskoka District

Health Unit in Barrie.

Dental care for adults is available through Ontario Works, Ontario

Disability Support Program and NIHB. Healthy Smiles is free for

teens and children under 17 who qualify.

For more information or to book an appointment

call (705) 721-7520 x 8804

Monday to Friday between 8:30am & 4:30pm

Installation assistance

can be requested by

calling the Mainte-

nance line at 705-727-

1101 ex 333.

Please note there is a

$25 payment for such

service required before

installation begins.

You will be required to

have all the necessary

safety materials

(brackets etc) on hand

at time of installation

as they will not be

provided in this ser-

vice.

Steps for easy installation

1. Gather all the tools you may need (drill,

drill bits, level, AC unit, weather stripping,

wood screws, sheet metal screws etc.)

2. Mount the unit. Follow directions and at-

tach mounting brackets for support using

appropriate screws. Place AC unit onto

the supports.

3. Secure the unit. Close the window pane

snug to the unit. Extend the accordion

panels and secure them in place with

screws. Fill any gaps with foam weather

stripping to maximize unit efficiency.

Walk-In Services (On Duty) - Is available by phone at 705-726-5033 or in person at 90

Mulcaster Ave. These services are available Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm.

If you or someone you know is in need of support or access to community resources

help is available.

Crisis Services - Offers 24 hour telephone support for individuals or friends and family

who need support and aren’t sure where to turn. Staff members are trained in suicide

prevention and help make plans and strategies for mental health and addiction support.

Local number: 705-728-5044 Toll Free: 1-888-893-8333

Looking for Tech Help? Want to learn a new language? Catch a free movie or find fun PA Day activ-ities for you and your family? Check out the many programs available through the Barrie Public Library. Full program details can be found at www.barrielibrary.ca

The Barrie Food Bank’s mission is: to pro-vide temporary food relief to individuals and families of our community who are in need, and to serve as a resource to guide them along the road to self sufficiency. What you need to bring When you visit the food bank for food as-sistance in the afternoon you will be asked for information about your income, your address and your expenditures. It is im-portant to bring the following with you:

• Identification for all family members

• Proof of income and benefit

(Employment, EI, Child Tax Credit, Social Assistance)

• Proof of expenditures (rent, mortgage

and utilities)

• Proof of current address

• Plastic or canvas grocery bags

This information is asked for each time you visit for food assistance in the after-noon. Assessment interview When accessing the food bank you will participate in an assessment interview. This assessment helps us to understand your needs and ensures that the food is fairly distributed among those who need it. It also allows us to find out what issues have brought you to the food bank and gives us the opportunity to see if there are any resources we can provide to improve your situation. Morning Drop In Monday to Friday 8:30am to 11:30am At the morning Drop In you are able to pick up breads, baked goods, plus other items. You are able to use the morning drop in program as often as you wish. No documentation is required, however we do ask that you bring your own gro-cery bags.

Barrie Food Bank

42 Anne St S, Unit 2 Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 to 3:30 Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 to 11:30am

Food Assistance The food bank will attempt to pro-vide you with 2 to 3 weeks of food based on food availability and the number of people in your family. You will leave the food bank with can fruit and vegetables, soup, can pasta, peanut butter, pasta, pasta sauce, cereal, crackers, can fish or meat, baby food and diapers, eggs, cheese, marga-rine, milk, breads and various other products. We will try to pro-vide you with a balanced nutri-tional order. Please be mindful that all of our products are sub-ject to availability based on dona-tions. You will be able to access the food assistance program up to 10 times in a calendar year. We ask that you try to bring your own canvas or recyclable bags.

Other Information

Upcoming Stat Holidays

Civic Holiday– Aug 5, 2019

Labour Day – Sept 2, 2019

Barrie Housing Contact Info:

Main Office 705-727-1101 Tenant Services 705-727-0414 Maintenance 705-727-0414 ext.

333

For any emergency

maintenance issues

after hours, please call

the After Hours Emer-

gency Maintenance

Service line at 705-739-

4369

Online at

www.barriehousing.com

EarlyON at Barrie Housing Community Rooms.

The EarlyON Centres, formerly OEYC’s, offer families/care providers with children prenatal through 6 years, a range of core services which can assist them in their parenting or caregiving role as well as provide a safe environment where children can experience a variety of learning activities and practice new found skills. The activities provided for the children include creative experiences, science and math experiences, circle time, snack time, activities that promote literacy and experiences that pro-mote social and emotional development. The environment is well equipped with age appro-priate materials and furnishings that contribute to the overall learning experience. Mon: 90 Little Ave 9am-Noon and 1pm-4pm 49 Coulter St 9am-Noon and 1pm-4pm Tues: 339 Essa Rd 9am-Noon and 1pm-4pm Wed: 380 Duckworth St 9am-Noon and 1pm-4pm 225 Kozlov St 9am-Noon and 1pm-4pm

We have had an amazing time at Summer Club this summer at Northfields, Cundles Terrace, Mill Creek, Coulter Glen, Penetang Court, And Summitview!

We are about half way thru our summer pro-gramming and we have seen 72 kids so far attend between the various sites!

With Kidz Club being off site during the school year, we love coming back onsite (where we started nine years ago!) and creating experi-ences to make summer memorable for all the kids who attend!

We have enjoyed Christmas in July, rock paint-ing, and worms and dirt desserts so far with lots more to come before our programs wrap up mid August!

-Maddie Newman

Kidz Club presents Summer Club

Summer Club is FREE for kids

ages 3-12.

For more info contact: Maddie at:

maddie.n@bigchurch.cc

Thanks & Community Happenings

Thanks to Andee at

Living Green Barrie

for our new fruit

trees!

Several fruit trees

have been donated

through Fruit Share

and Living Green to

our Deerhurst, Tim-

bercrest and Edge-

hill locations.

In the next few years

apples, pears and

cherries will grow in

our very own little

“orchards”.

Many Thanks to our local SPCA

Our local SPCA came out to our Mill Creek location

on July 24 to provide free pet supplies like food,

treats, leashes and collars to tenants.

Free pet wellness services were also offered to inter-

ested pet owners. Services included free spay/

neuter, vaccines, microchipping and pet licensing.

Barrie Housing is very pleased and grateful to have

been a part of such an amazing outreach program.

Many thanks to the SPCA and PetSmart Charities for

all the good work they do for our communities and for

including Mill Creek in this amazing opportunity.

This year long volunteer

program for students ages

14-24 is led by the

MacLaren Education Of-

ficer. Council members

participate in social events

at the gallery and within the

community.

Applications and more info

are available at

www.maclarenart.com

W-EDGE (ages 14 to 18) September 18 to December 11, 2019 Wednesdays: 3:00 – 5:00 pm, 13 workshops Rotary Education Centre

Admission free; just drop-in. Materials provided

Wednesdays are for art with an edge! Guided by a

regional artist, this drop-in art program is designed

to offer like-minded youth a place to meet and be

creative. Spend art-filled afternoons exploring con-

temporary art and ideas in a variety of engaging

materials and techniques.

490 Huronia Road, Barrie

Free Parenting Workshops

SEPT 19: Picky eaters

OCT 17 : Gambling and Social Media

NOV 14 : Healthy sexuality

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Please call to register

705-734-9690 ext 231

Lawn Chair Luminata 01 Jun – 31 Aug, 2019 Meridian Place, Barrienata.com/schedule

A free summer series offering a diverse range of entertainment in Downtown Barrie every Wednes-day evening, weather permitting. The Barrie Thunder Classics showcase their classic and custom cars and trucks, and the Barrie Film Festival presents free outdoor screenings on select evenings. Don't forget to bring your lawn chair. Outdoor Films: July 3 (rain date Jul 4) - The Kid Who Would Be King July 10 (rain date July 11) - Mary Poppins Returns July 17 (rain date July 18) - Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind July 24 (rain date July 25) - Home Alone July 31 (rain date August 1) - Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope August 7 (rain date August 8) - Finding Nemo August 14 (rain date August 15) - Bumblebee August 21 (rain date August 22) - How to Train to Train Your Dragon 3 - The Hidden World August 28 (rain date August 29) - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse September 4 (rain date September 5) - World Tour Paddling Film Festival

49th Annual Kempenfest 02 – 05 Aug, 2019 Along Barrie's Waterfront

A Barrie August long week-end tradition not to be missed! This years Kempenfest fea-tures over 350 arts and craft exhibitors, 40 antique dealers, two beer gardens with enter-tainment day and night, an enhanced Family Centre, food vendors, midway and more.

Event Time: Art Vendors 10am - 6pm (various times for concerts, please visit website) Admission: Free **Art Vendors Open Saturday, Sunday & Monday**

Pride Festival 2019

11 Aug, 2019 Meridian Place, 87 Dunlop Street East,

Join in a celebration of community with the closing of the eighth annual Fierté Simcoe Pride (FSP) festivities. Organized by the community-led Barrie Sub-Committee, and supported by FSP. We welcome all members of the community to come celebrate Pride. This event is free to attend. Hosted at Meridian Place in Barrie's beautiful downtown, this event will feature local vendors, artists, and activities for the whole family! Vendor applications and volunteer applications can be found at simcoepride.com/festival.