Chances Are officially opened its doors at 9am on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at its new location on 2 Elgin Park Drive (the Rexall Plaza). Our new store hours are Tuesday thru Saturday, 9am to 4pm. Donations will be accepted Monday thru Saturday, between the hours of 8am and 4pm. [ Read More ]
In September of 1954, the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Auxiliary held its inaugural meeting, boldly setting out to raise awareness and funds to help build a local Cottage Hospital. The Uxbridge Cottage Hospital officially opened its doors in 1959. UHA members, Michele & Shannon, at the 2024 Uxbridge Fall Fair 70th [ Read More ]
Sandra receiving the 2024 Uxbridge Senior of the Year award from Bruce Garrod at the Uxbridge Seniors’ Centre in June. Sandra Will has been a President, Past President and Secretary of the Executive and is also a Life Member of the Uxbridge Auxiliary. Sandra works in our thrift shop, Chances [ Read More ]
Sorters 7 am – 11 am* Sorter/Pricing Position – help sort/price on FRI mornings* Linen Position – a helper needed – MON, WED and/or FRI* Children’s Clothing Position – to help sort children’s clothes on FRI * Floater – an extra helper to cover vacations/illness etc** Receiver Position – to [ Read More ]
Monday, April 15, we were thrilled to celebrate our dedicated volunteers. Thank you for helping us grow! During National Volunteer Week, we come together to recognize and celebrate the importance of each and every volunteer’s impact. The sharing of time, skills, empathy, and creativity is vital to our organization.
Construction is on the horizon … Did you know the new Uxbridge Hospital will support 20 per cent more Emergency Department visits and have 25 per cent more hospital beds? Read more about how the new hospital will enhance the overall health care landscape across The Regional Municipality of Durham [ Read More ]
The Uxbridge Hospital Auxiliary Elves presented a cheque for $200,000 to Michele Varela(R) of the Uxbridge Hospital Foundation at their volunteer Christmas luncheon! Members Pictured L-R, Representing: Chances Are Thrift Shop-Eevi Novek, UHA Executive-Yvonne de Ruiter, Cottage Gift Shop-Sandra Handscomb, Way finding-Nellie Browns, Ambulatory Care-Joe Perrott,
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND…Decorate your home with these beautiful poinsettia plants and centrepieces. All funds raised go towards the building of our new Uxbridge Hospital! Cash or credit/debit card orders can be made in The Cottage Gift Shop at the Uxbridge Hospital. For all the details or to place your [ Read More ]
