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BUILDING A NEW CRAIGHOLME

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BUILDING A NEW CRAIGHOLME

The new Craigholme will be bright, welcoming and more spacious overall, featuring private and semi-private rooms as well as enhanced dining and common areas.

There will be secure courtyards, places to gather with friends and family, and a beautiful chapel for worship and prayer.

Let’s reimagine long-term care in our community.

OUR MISSION

SINCE 1967, CRAIGWIEL GARDENS IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED BY CRAIGWIEL CORPORATION, GOVERNED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IT IS A NOT FOR PROFIT, CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION.

WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING QUALITY CARE AND SERVICES THAT ENRICH THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS, BOTH THOSE RECEIVING AND OFFERING CARE.

WE ARE NOT OWNED BY ANOTHER ENTITY; NOR DO WE FALL UNDER REGULATIONS IMPOSED UPON US BY ANY OTHER LONG-TERM CARE ENTITY. THIS MEANS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS THE AUTONOMY AND FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE DECISIONS GOVERNED BY RELEVANT LEGISLATION, WHILE HAVING REGARD TO THE NEEDS OF OUR RESIDENTS AND SERVICE USERS.

Founded by the Nairn Mennonite Church to demonstrate Christian values in action, Craigwiel Gardens welcomes and embraces all faiths. As a faith based organization, we respect the dignity and value of all people in accordance with their individual needs and diverse perspectives.

Craigwiel Gardens is an umbrella (not-for-profit) organization that offers four service options, each addressing a particular level of care:

THE NEW CRAIGHOLME WILL FEATURE:

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Bed Home

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Private Beds

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Semi-private Beds

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New Chapel ✚ Common Welcome Area

AFTER EXTENSIVE CONSULTATION, WE DETERMINED THAT IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO SIMPLY RENOVATE CRAIGHOLME TO COMPLY WITH ONTARIO MINISTRY STANDARDS.

While we will be able to repurpose some of the existing space, the long term care section cannot be reused due to its age. While compassionate care does not rely on bricks and mortar alone, the physical environment of a fully modernized Craigholme will significantly enhance quality of life, comfort and safety for every resident.

Craigholme has the heart, the training and the skills to care for and support a wide range of resident care needs, but our facility’s outdated infrastructure poses a challenge.

FAILING TO MEET THESE, CRAIGHOLME MAY NOT GET A LICENCE TO OPERATE. WE MUST REBUILD.
As we are the largest employer in North Middlesex, the redevelopment of Craigholme is a major community project within North Middlesex and Middlesex County, providing employment opportunities both during and after construction.
CURRENTLY CRAIGHOLME EMPLOYS 130 DEDICATED INDIVIDUALS ENTRUSTED TO CARE FOR OUR RESIDENTS.

OUR COMMITTEE

MEET OUR COMMITTEE OF DEDICATED MEMBERS LEADING THE BUILD OF OUR NEW CRIAGHOLME.

Jackie Wells

Chair

Bev & Barb Shipley

Vice-Chairs

Irene Howarth

Committee Member

Jan & John Bender

Committee Members

Glen Phillips

Committee Member

Elaine Shantz

President & CEO

Shannon Churchill

Reception/Administrative Assistant

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Craigwiel Gardens is an umbrella (not-for-profit) organization that offers four service options,
each addressing a particular level of care:

  • Long Term Care (Craigholme)
  • Independent Living Apartments
  • Adult Day Centre (community support programs)
  • Respite and Short-Term Stay
The $1.25-million campaign goal will help with the construction of a new fully accessible 92-bed Long Term Care, LTC home and the repurposing of the existing facility.
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care does not fund upfront constructions costs of long-term care facilities. Only after construction is completed and the first resident moves in does the Ministry provide an operational subsidy. Construction funding, therefore, must come from a combination of Craigwiel Gardens equity, mortgage financing and community fundraising.
The campaign seeks the support of those in the greater North Middlesex area; namely individuals, families, businesses, financial institutions, charitable foundations, service clubs, the general community, and members of the Craigwiel Gardens family, including staff, board members, employees and volunteers.
Extending a gift over a five-year period allows you to make a contribution to the campaign at a comfortable level of giving while ensuring that we have the funds in place to make each phase of the project happen on schedule.
Yes. All donations over $20 will be issued an official tax receipt, which can be used when completing income tax returns.
Yes. Gifts of Securities include publicly-traded securities (stocks, bonds or mutual funds) and private company shares.
Payroll deduction is an excellent way to support the campaign, enabling you to make a larger gift over time. These donations qualify for a tax receipt. You may also wish to host a fundraising event at your place of work.
Charitable donations will be secured from companies, foundations, service clubs and individuals through face-to-face meetings or fundraising events.
Every gift counts, because you are making a critical investment in the future of our community.
Craigwiel Gardens is offering a number of dedicated naming opportunities at various giving levels to acknowledge major commitments made to the campaign.
We will, of course, honour your wishes. Named gifts, however, encourage others to contribute generously to the campaign as well. All gifts are tax deductible.
Currently Craigholme has basic rooms (4 persons to a room), semi-private rooms (2 persons to a room) and private rooms (only one person per room). There will only be 2 choices in the new building, semi-private rooms (2 persons per room) and private (1 person per room). Prior to residents moving, staff will approach residents and offer them a choice of which type of room they would like. Residents who have been in the home the longest will get first choice of their room. If they move from a current basic room to a new semi-private room there will not be an increase. If they move from a current semi-private to a new semi-private room, there will be no price increase. If they upgrade to a private room, there will be a price increase.
There will be 9 additional beds, 46 Private rooms (1 person) and 46 Semi-Private Rooms (max 2 people) for a total of 92 beds.

PROJECT UPDATES & EVENTS

BELOW ARE THE LATEST UPDATES OF OUR CAPITAL CRAIGHOLME PROJECT

Yes! We're building a new Craigholme.

For detailed information on the new facilities, view the 'New Craigholme Brochure' below.

Thank you to our Supporters

Andy Godts & Sons donate $5000. Left to right: Building A New Craigholme Committee Member Glenn Phillips, Andy Godts and Craigwiel Gardens Board Chair, Jennifer Gillies

AC Village Assoication donates $2500. Left to Right : Bev & Barb Shipley, Vice-Chairs of Committee, Craigwiel Gardens Board Chair Jennifer Gillies, Village Association members; Charlene McNair-Kestle (member), Lyndsey Dryburgh (co-chair), Vicki Schenning (treasurer), Heather Otton (co-chair) and Bill Daniels, (member).

Community Families donate $21,000. Left to right: front Jan Bender, Sherri Harwood Left to right: back John Bender, Glenn Phillips: Committee Members, Jackie Wells, Chair of Building A New Craigholme Committee, Jennifer Gillies, Craigwiel Gardens Board of Directors Chair, Ron Harwood.

The Stanton Family Donates $25,000. Left to right: Bev Shipley, Vice Chair, Building A New Craigholme Committee, Jennifer Gillies, Chair-Craigwiel Gardens Board of Directors, Irene Howarth, Vice-Chair-Craigwiel Gardens Board of Directors, Laurie & Sandy Stanton.

Bev & Barb Shipley donates $25,000

Dean & Martha Bender donates $25,000

HMS Insurance & Financial donates $10,000

Mocoley Electric donates $5,000

Dennings of Ailsa Craig donates $11,207

Marilyn Buttery & Lynne Lawrence donate $50,000

Mainstreet Credit Union donates $20,000

Robinson Farm Drainage donates $25,000

Earl S. Ross Inc. donates $50,000

Memory of Jim & Lois Watson donates $50,000

Ilderton & District Lions Club donates $10,000

Nancy & Bob Rushton donates $5,000

Gilrad Developments Inc. donates $25,000

Randy & Nancy Regier & Family donates $25,000

Twynsta Family donates $100,000

Vander Vloet Construction Ltd. donates $2500.

Tom and Barb McInroy donates $5000.

Ailsa Craig & District Lions Club

Ailsa Craig Lions Club donates $5000.

Lucan Lions Club donates $25,000.

Shirley and Beverley donate $1000.

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Sara Graham donates $1000.

Pete and Lynn McClary donate $50,000.

Art and Fran Shiel donate $25,000.

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Jennifer Gillies, Board Chair, Nancy Powers-donating $5,000.00 and Shannon Churchill Reception/Admin Assistant.

Crunican Orchards.

Action Financial Group donates $1000.

Tony & Henny Engel August 2021

Tony and Henny Engel.

Ailsa Craig Village Association Pictured left to right, Lyndsey Dryburgh, Trevor Moore, Heather Otton, Ron Harwood, Charlene McNair-Kestle, all members of the Village Association, and Ernie Harris, CEO of Craigwiel Gardens.

Libro Credit Union donates $13,000. Back Row: Michelle Lines, Jerry Delaey, Natalie Close, Cathy Thompson, Rebecca Stewart. Front row: Jesse Terpstra, Jennifer Gillies (Board Chair), Jan and John Bender, Committee Members.

McCann Redi-Mix is very proud to support the "Building A New Craigholme" Campaign with a donation of $25,000. The Capital Campaign with a goal of $1.25M has now reached 90% thanks to community focused businesses like McCann Redi-Mix. Pictured Left to Right: Jesse McCann, Blair McCann, Adam McCann, Jackie Wells (Chair-Building A New Craigholme Committee), Ben McCann, Bill McCann, & Clint McCann, “ Building A New Craigholme Committee Member: Glenn Phillips and Vice Chair of the Committee Bev Shipley.

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Pictured left to right: Glenn Phillips-Committee Member, Jackie Wells-Chair of Committee, Irene Howarth-Vice-Chair Craigwiel Gardens Board of Directors, Colin George-CEO, MMIC, Tara McKenzie-Insurance Sales Agent, MMIC and Penny Melhado-Marketing Manager, MMIC The Middlesex Mutual Community Spirit Committee meets each year to determine a funding focus. In 2020, we chose to support Covid-19 relief efforts happening within our local communities. The programs/projects chosen offer care for seniors or children and provide support and tools for coping with the stresses brought on by a global pandemic. The committee felt the new Craigholme Building project met all of the above criteria. A new long-term care home ensures high-quality accommodations and services will be available for seniors close to their families, friends, and the communities they have called home all their lives. We are proud to be a part of this exciting endeavour.

AXIOM Ins. April 2023

Craigwiel Gardens thanks AXIOM Mutual Insurance Company for donating to the Building A New Craigholme campaign. Left to Right: Jennifer Gillies – Chair of the Board of Directors – Craigwiel Gardens Chris Hodgins – AXIOM Insurance Agent Corey Wettlaufer – AXIOM Insurance Agent Ernie Harris - CEO – Craigwiel Gardens

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Thanks to all our supporters. It is because of you that Craigholme can grow its roots.

Capital Campaign Timeline

2017
The licence to operate our existing 83-bed home was renewed by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) for a 35-year term and approval granted for our rebuild.
2018
An application was made for an additional none (9) beds to accommodate residents with special needs, such as dementia.
2020
The Ministry approved our application for the nine additional beds.
NOW
With the architectural plans drawn up, we are ready to build!