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Happy Holidays to All!

Posted by Gwen Layton on December - 23 - 2024

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas, a Happy Holiday Season and a safe, healthy and Happy New Year!

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Chances Are Opens at 2 Elgin Park Drive

Posted by Gwen Layton on November - 26 - 2024

Chances Are officially opened its doors at 9am on Tuesday, December 10th at its new location on 2 Elgin Park Dr.(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. We no  [ Read More ]

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2024 UHA Poinsettia Fundraiser

Posted by Gwen Layton on October - 22 - 2024

Thank you all for your support this year, again, of the UHA Christmas Poinsettia Fundraiser! Over 400 plants and centrepieces were picked up on December 4th at the Oak Valley Medical Centre. Cathy McQuinn and our delivery elves also deserve our heartfelt congratulations on another successful Poinsettia Fundraiser.    

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Happy 70th Anniversary UHA!

Posted by Gwen Layton on September - 9 - 2024

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 ]

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Sandra Will, Uxbridge Senior of the Year 2024

Posted by Gwen Layton on June - 10 - 2024

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 ]

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Volunteers Needed at Chances Are

Posted by Gwen Layton on May - 30 - 2024

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 ]

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2024 Run for the Diamond

Posted by Gwen Layton on April - 19 - 2024

This year’s Run for the Diamond was a great success, even with the rain! Thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors, participants and volunteers for supporting the UHA. For some incredible photos of this year’s event, taken by Dalia Rahhal, a new graduate of Sheridan College Photography, please CLICK  [ Read More ]

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Celebrating UHA Volunteers

Posted by Gwen Layton on April - 19 - 2024

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.

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Hospital Construction is on the Horizon

Posted by Gwen Layton on April - 19 - 2024

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 ]

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UHA Donates $400,000 in 2023!

Posted by Gwen Layton on December - 7 - 2023

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,

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