Inside the Circle – October 25 2022

This Thursday, we will be joined by Constable John Sconza, Crimes Prevention Officer from the Toronto Police, to talk about Community Safety.

Topics that will be discussed in this webinar include auto theft, robbery prevention and safety, street robbery, and safe travelling tips.  There will also be a Q&A session at the end of the webinar for a chance to ask any questions you have about Community Safety.

This will be a paid webinar, and only those who sign up will be paid.  Before attending, please speak with your Coordinator to ensure you do not have any conflicting client visits scheduled at the time of the webinar.

ZOOM Details

Click below for the link.

Meeting ID: 863 6064 4421

Passcode: 744042

Diwali, known as the “festival of lights” in India, is a celebration of the victory of good over evil. Diwali will be observed on October 24 this year. The main Diwali celebration takes place on the third day of a five-day festival throughout the majority of India, and is also celebrated by millions around the world.

Here is a summary of key events that are celebrated during the five-day festival:

• Day One: To help bring good fortune, people clean their homes and go shopping for gold or kitchenware.
• Day Two: People use clay lamps to decorate their homes, and they use coloured sand or powder to make the rangoli floor designs.
• Day Three: On the festival’s main day, family congregate for Lakshmi puja, a prayer to the goddess Lakshmi, which is followed by delectable feasts and fireworks displays.
• Day Four: On the first day of the new year, friends and family drop by with gifts and holiday greetings.
• Day Five: Married sisters receive visiting brothers with love and a beautiful feast

Circle of Care is committed to supporting the physical and psychological well-being of our employees, and we are striving to maintain a Healthy Workplace where our employees can feel that they are valued, engaged in their work, and can thrive in their roles.

Please take a few minutes to complete this survey by October 28, 2022. All survey responses are anonymous, and this will take about 5 minutes to complete. We look forward to reviewing your feedback to improve our wellness programming.

Have you activated your Applause account yet? Sign up to receive 500 points when you activate and give out your first recognition.

If you have any questions about Applause, please reach out to our HR team at HRDept@circleofcare.com.

*Participate in October’s Healthy Hobbies challenge to be entered for your chance to win 2000 Applause points!

The best way to prevent severe illness from the flu virus this fall is to get the flu vaccine. It may also help you avoid unnecessary health care visits or as well as prevent the need for isolating if you have symptoms. Get vaccinated by contacting your local pharmacist or health care provider.

We also recommend that you:

• avoid close contact with people who are sick
• avoid others when you yourself are sick
• stay home from work if you have symptoms
• practice good hand hygiene by washing hands frequently
• avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth
• cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when sneezing or coughing

Practicing other good health habits like cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces, especially when someone is ill, and getting plenty of sleep, drinking lots of fluids, eating nutritious food, and managing stress can also help protect and prevent against getting sick

OCTOBER

October is Community Support Month

Oct 24: Diwali | Transportation Services Day (OCSA)

Oct 26: Deadline to submit a photo for the Healthy Hobbies challenge

Oct 27: Webinar on Community Safety (2pm)

Oct 28: Last day to complete the Wellness at Work survey

For all employees participating in the Healthy Hobbies Wellness Challenge, please make sure to submit your photo to ksvirida@circleofcare.com by Wednesday, October 26th to be entered for your chance to win a 2000 Applause points.

Winners and all participant photos will be shared the week of October 31st.

We are pleased to be able to provide free transportation for those who have a scheduled appointment to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or booster, and are over the age of 65. We are able to provide rides within our geographical area, including those using mobility devices such as walkers and canes, as well as those in wheelchairs.

If you know of a client who may be interested in this service, please share the following link (or information) with them: https://www.circleofcare.com/vaccinerides/