One of our CFUW Burlington members has been struggling with Lyme Disease for the last few weeks. It seems that she encountered the tick in her own backyard. Everyone needs to be vigilant when enjoying the outdoors.

For more information about Lyme Disease in Halton click HERE.

11:00 am– 4:00 pm - (Rain Date June 14^th)
Empty Parking Lot – The Burlington Centre (formerly Burlington Mall)

Members of the general public are asked to “drive through” with food donations during the hours of 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.  

Families will stay safely in their vehicle as volunteers unload donations.  Social distancing and strict safety protocols will be in place to ensure a contact-less drop-off process.  

Stories from Burlington organizations and businesses that have inspired us by taking action to support our community in new and creative ways. From retooling their manufacturing process to create personal protective equipment, to donating food or supplies to our local hospital, to finding new ways to connect with vulnerable residents and get them the essentials they need, our city has risen to this unique and unprecedented challenge. 

Click here for more information.

To avoid the seemingly vast amount of incorrect information that is circulating about this corona virus it is strongly recommended that we look to official sources for the latest and most up to date information.

Official government sources are recommended as these will contain the most up to date and most accurate information.

Three of the best sources of information are:

• Government of Canada
  
• Government of Ontario
  
• Halton Region
  

You may also like to visit the following websites:

• World Health Organization
  
• Centre for Disease Control

Information from the Halton Chapter of CARP May 13, 2020 newsletter

Check the Burlington Food Back homepage and scroll down to see where donations of food or toiletries can be dropped.  Or donate online. More information here.

The May 27 General Meeting will now take place on ZOOM. Connection instructions will follow via email. All in-person meetings, speakers & events are cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak.