b'Saturday February 4 to Sunday February 26Scugog Arts presents CROWNan exhibition featuring the artwork ofJoy Martyr-Andr.Showing off the newly designed flag, l-r; Meghan McLeod, Laura Pelletier, Mercedes Webber, Amy Fraser, Shannon Norris, Jessica Johnson creator and Cheryl GenereauxWe are very excited to celebrate that in our second year, January 29 has been proclaimed as Hospice Awareness Day in the Durham Region. To celebrate this day, we held a flag design contest and are excited to announce the winning flag was created by our very own Jessica Johnson (full time Registered Nurse). This flag will fly for seven days at Brock, Uxbridge and Scugog township offices and at the Region of Durham office.Everyone here at Oak Ridges is thrilled to be a part of the regional celebrations. We want to thank all townships and the region for recognizing Durham Region Hospice Awareness day andCROWN amplifies the beauty that is expressed flying our flag.through natural hair. This is a reminder to black women Oak Ridges Hospice is a community-based hospice or- and to the world that we belong in every room we enter.ganization that provides compassionate care and support Cheryl Rockout of the Morgan & Sidhu House, located in Port Perry.This exhibit is inspired by the CROWN Act. Dove For those living with a life-limiting illness or providingand the CROWN Coalition, in partnership with then care for a loved one as they near end-of-life, our hospiceState Senator Holly J. Mitchell of California to ensure offers a much-needed alternative to institutional care fa- protection against discrimination surrounding race-cilities and home care.based hairstyles, created the CROWN Act in 2019. The Oak Ridges Hospice is a tranquil, home-like residenceact extended statutory protection to hair texture and whereadedicatedteamofspeciallytrainedmedical,protective styles such as braids, locs, twists, and knots nursing, support staff and volunteers provide compas- in the workplace and public schools. sionate care and comfort, at no cost to the resident or theirWe encourage you to learn more about the CROWN loved ones.Act and race-based hairstyle discrimination. Visit the Our hospice residence serves every community in theofficial CROWN Act site for more information: Regional Municipality of Durham and is currently thethecrownact.comonly hospice residence in the region.WearethrilledtoannouncethatasofThursdayThe opening reception for CROWN February 1, we have nowopened our last two care suites.will take place at the Scugog Arts Space, This will allow us to care for up to 10 individuals at any175 B Queen St., Port Perry, one time.Saturday February 4 from 1- 3 p.m. We are so humbled to be able to expand hospice sup- Meet the artists, view the work, and ports and services to more individuals, families and lovedenjoy light refreshments on us! ones. Regular hours are 11 a.m.5 p.m. Without this support and the generosity of the com- Tuesday through Sunday and munity, we could not do what we do.11 a.m.8 p.m. on Fridays.From all of us at Oak Ridges, thank you.22 FOCCUUSSFFEEBBRRUUAARRYY22002233 FO'