Daily Activities and Special Events

Message from the Director, Administrator

Welcome to April! 

While Mother Nature seems to think we need just a few more helpings of snow before she commits to spring, I think we are all more than ready to trade our shovels for gardening trowels. If you see me in the halls, feel free to share your best tips for wishing the winter away!

This month, we are looking forward to celebrating Spring and Easter festivities. It is a wonderful time to enjoy the brighter days and the sense of renewal that comes with the season.

Following up on last month – “Fraud Awareness”, I want to share a gentle reminder to keep our community safe that Victoria Manor and the City of Kawartha Lakes will never ask for or request your personal banking information over the phone. Your privacy and security are incredibly important to us, and we want to ensure you feel supported and protected.

If you ever feel that you may be the victim of a fraud attempt, or if a call feels suspicious, please do not hesitate to reach out to the following resources:

    Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre: 1-888-495-8501
    Kawartha Lakes Police Service: 705-324-5252
    Ontario Provincial Police (OPP): 1-888-310-1122

Wishing you all a joyful, warm, and safe April.

Warmly,
Kyle Cotton
Administrator

Family Council

The Family Council’s next meeting will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 1:30pm in the Victoria Manor Board Room. 

At our last gathering on March 9, 2026, we confirmed the date for the Family Council’s first free educational sessions for 2026 for the families and residents. 

Power of Attorney information session was held on Tuesday March 24, 2026, at 6:30pm and offered practical tips and resources to help navigate the challenges of aging. 

Looking ahead, the Family Council is planning fun, small fundraising initiatives throughout 2026 to make Victoria Manor an even more welcoming and enjoyable place to live, visit, and experience.

Got an idea? We’d love to hear it! The Family Council thrives on the creativity and energy of its members, and we’re always looking for new voices to help shape our community.

If you’re interested in joining this engaged and friendly group, please reach out to Susan Taylor at setaylor120@gmail.com  or Vicky Fisher at vickyfisher@xplornet.com 

Virtual Visits

Virtual Visits continue to be offered by the Life Enrichment Team at Victoria Manor. The team would like to thank the family members who have reached out to set up video calls. The schedule fills up quickly which means we have happy residents who get to see the faces of their loved ones.Virtual visits are available from Monday-Friday and occur using Facetime, Zoom, or the Facebook Messenger Video function. There is some flexibility with days and we will endeavor to accommodate requests wherever possible. Thank you in advance for your patience.If you are interested in setting up a virtual visit with your loved one, please send an email to hspeedie@kawarthalakes.ca 

Special Events

We have so many exciting programs and activities being offered this month, here are just a few highlights. 

April 1/15 - Music Therapy
April 2 - Easter Church Service
April 6 - Photos with the Easter Bunny 
April 8 - St. Paul’s Anglican Church Service
April 9 - BINGO
April 14/28 - Jehovah Witness Bible Service
April 15 - National Canadian Film Day
April 16 - St. Mary’s Catholic Church Service
April 16 - Birthday Party with Doug Rice
April 21 - Turtle Encounters & Education
April 22 - Volunteer Appreciation
April 22 – Gardening Gloves, Recognizing Earth Day
April 23 - Residents’ Council 
April 29 - Memorial Service

This month’s luncheons – Loaded Poutine

 

 

Contact Us

Kawartha Lakes 
P.O. Box 9000, 26 Francis Street
Lindsay, ON, K9V 5R8
Telephone: 705-324-9411
Toll free at 1-888-822-2225
After-hours emergencies: 1-877-885-7337

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