Integrative Consulting Services

PO Box 282 Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Thornbury

phone: 519-599-2244

Rosemary (BJ,MSW,NCPsyA) is a specialist in Jungian Studies, which is the interpretation and analysis of dreams. Also offers counselling in adult eating disorders and addictions.

Martina Pfeiffer, Registered Massage Therapist

PO Box 718 Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Thornbury

phone: 705-888-2589
email: martina@georgian.net

Martina Pfeiffer (BA,RMT) offers therapeutic massage, suitable for relaxation or therapy to reduce stress, relieve pain and improve health.

Thornbury/Clarksburg Union Cemetery

PO Box 310 Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Thornbury

phone: Bus 519-599-3131 Ext 230

There is a gate to the cemetery grounds which is always open, and the road is plowed in the Winter. There is a display sign noting the name of the cemetery.

Korbelas [Dr Paul]

RR 3 Collingwood, ON L9Y 0T7, Collingwood

phone: 705-445-8879

Chiropractor, Orthotics, X-rays done on premises

Baha'i of The Blue Mountains (The)

PO Box 397 75 King St E Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Thornbury

phone: Bus 519-599-7051 * Res 519-599-2808
website: www.bahai.org

This group provides teaching on the Baha'i Faith through informal discussions. Meet at individuals homes.

Church of the Blue Mountains

944 Sixth St, RR 1 Collingwood, ON L9Y 3Y9, Collingwood

phone: 705-446-4673 (705-446-HOPE)
email: revloveless@churchofthebluemountains.com
website: www.churchofthebluemountains.com

A church to serve the west end of Collingwood and the Craigleith area. Meets Sundays at 11am at the Craigleith Community Centre.

Grace United Church

PO Box 219 Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Thornbury

phone: 519-599-2438
email: office@gracethornbury.com
website: www.gracethornbury.com

Meets on Sundays for morning Worship Service and Sunday School at 10:30am. Nursery care is also provided. Hearing impaired assistance is available. Also have handbell and senior choir practice on Thursday nights. Annual events include a Spring plant sale, Fall Golf Tournament and Christmas Bazaar, plus fundraising dinners throughout the year.

Kolapore Calvary Church of the Nazarene

495402 Grey Rd 2, RR 1 Ravenna, ON N0H 2E0, Ravenna

phone: 519-599-3418
email: terryshirleygoudy@yahoo.com
website: www.kolaporechurch.ca

Meets on Sundays for Worship Service at 11am, prayer meeting and Bible study meets Tuesday at 7pm.

St Paul's Presbyterian Church. Thornbury

PO Box 1056 Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Thornbury

phone: 519-599-6645
email: stpauls@bmts.com

St. Paul's is an active, caring congregation where the love of Jesus is experienced and shared. Worship services are held Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Following a children's story the children attend their own program. (The sanctuary is equipped with a hearing impaired system and is wheel chair accessible). Call for more information on the current adult Bible studies available. As well all children and youth are invited to an after school program on Thursdays, 3:45-6:15 pm. (Sept.-Dec.)

St. Paul's welcomes, encourages, and supports children and youth, supports the Foodgrains Project in Malawi and a special needs school in Blantyre, among other local missions.

Annual events include a spring yard sale, Harvest Celebration dinner (Foodgrains Project), Christmas events, Easter breakfast, strawberry dinner or peaches and corn feast, and Vacation Bible school.

Beaver Valley Agricultural Society

PO Box 334 Clarksburg, ON N0H 1J0, Clarksburg

phone: Residence 519-599-2477

Goals include promoting agricultural products and enhancing relations between the urban and rural population in the area. Annual events include the Beaver Valley Fall Fair held in September and a banquet also held in September.

Beaver Valley Probus Club

PO Box 148 Clarksburg, ON N0H 1J0, Clarksburg

phone: Residence 519-599-6079
email: bvprobusnews@georgian.net
website: www.beavervalleyprobus.com

A social and recreational men's and women's club for retirees and semi-retirees which provides specially invited speakers on a wide range of topics for monthly meetings. There are over thirty-five interest groups within the club offering activities such as biking, skiing, bridge, gourmet dining, French and Spanish conversation, gardening and much more. There is also an active social events committee that plans activities for members. Current membership is over 450.

Blue Mountains Motorcycle Club (The)

L9Y 3Z2,

phone: Residence 705-445-3353

A social motorcycle club.

Collingwood Area Bed and Breakfast Association

109 Carmichael Cres Blue Mountains, ON L9Y 0R2, Blue Mountains

phone: Res 705-445-7307
website: www.bbcanada.com/associations/cabba

A self regulating organization of bed and breakfasts. People wanting to stay at a bed and breakfast can call here and be referred to one.

Georgian Bay Fruit Growers Inc

PO Box 226 Clarksburg, ON N0H 1J0, Clarksburg

phone: Res 519-538-2792
email: tcrossgill@rogers.com

An association comprised of area fruit growers who deal with any concerns of the growers, plus associated members from agribusiness.

Gideons International in Canada (The). Blue Mountain

Box 95 RR 3 Duntroon, ON L0M 1H0, Duntroon

phone: Res 705-428-2072
email: cbaillie000@sympatico.ca
website: www.gideons.ca

The Gideons is an association of Christian business, and professional men who distribute Bibles to hotels, motels, hospitals, school classrooms, university dormitories, penal institutions, the armed forces, police, and nursing graduates.

Harmony North Chorus, Thornbury Chapter, Sweet Adelines International

285 Sunset Blvd E Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Thornbury

phone: Res 519-599-2186
email: naish@bmts.com
website: www.harmonynorth.ca

The love of singing and the joy of performing has Harmony North Chorus performing regularly throughout the Georgian Triangle at library events, community functions, Probus clubs, nursing homes, Christmas programs - in short, any occasion where professional, quality performances are expected and appreciated. Where the entire chorus may not fit the venue, Harmony North Chorus boasts two quartets who are (just as) enthusiastic to perform. Broadway show tunes, jazz, blues, Big Band, popular modern tunes, and Christmas music are included in our extensive repertoire.

Liberal Association. Simcoe-Grey Riding

c/o Alison Jacks, President P.O. Box 779 Tottenham, ON L0G 1W0, Tottenham

phone: 416-937-4286
email: a.jacks@sympatico.ca

Assists in electing Federal Liberal MP's to the House of Commons.

Simcoe-Grey Provincial Liberal Association

c/o President 16 Deer Lane Everett, ON L0M 1J0, Everett

phone: Res 705-434-9123
email: kevinandkellyjacob@sympatico.ca

Assists in electing Liberal MPP's to the Ontario Legislature and provides political assistance to constituents of the riding.

Southern Georgian Bay Builders and Trades Association

PO Box 181 Clarksburg, ON N0H 1J0, Clarksburg

phone: Residence 705-444-6209 * Cell 443-1910

An association of builders and trades people, and related businesses, which provides an opportunity to enhance their knowledge of the building industry and promotes professional development within the organization. Provide information and referrals for the public. Also hold fundraising events, such as the annual golf tournament in August, to benefit the community.

Valley Concert Band

c/o Saundra Lake, Director 141 Hillcrest Dr Clarksburg, ON N0H 1J0, Clarksburg

phone: Res 519-599-3205
email: allsaun@hotmail.com

Local musicians who play for fundraisers. Looking for new members.

Beaver Valley Outreach, Hip and Cool Start School

PO Box 599 Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Thornbury

phone: Bus 519-599-2577
email: executivedir@bvo.ca
website: www.bvo.ca

A 4-week school readiness program, designed to enhance children's confidence and skills as they enter school for the first time, or progress in their first years. Employees: Part-time: 2

Beaver Valley Outreach, School Age Summer Camp

PO Box 599 Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Thornbury

phone: 519-599-2033
email: kidsclub@bvo.ca
website: www.bvo.ca

A school age Summer camp for children 4-12 years offering a wide variety of activities and lots of day trips. Spaces for full- and part-time. Children have to bring their own snacks and lunch.

Burnham [Dr Lance]

PO Box 144 Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Thornbury

phone: 519-599-9962
email: burnlance@sympatico.ca
website: www.drlanceburnham.ca

General dentistry with an emphasis on cosmetic work.

Dr. Lance Burnham DDS

Box 114 Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Thornbury

phone: 519-599-9962
email: lance@drlanceburnham.ca
website: www.drlanceburnham.ca

Full service dental office offering:

* Checkups and diagnosis * Cleaning, fluoride * Periodontal treatment * Implants * Crowns and bridge * Cosmetics * Endodontic (root canal) treatment * Extraction * Full and partial denture * Whitening

Dr. Burnham has taken many years of continued education courses, and has a special strong interest in placement and restoration of implants, root canal, and cosmetics.

Rose [Dr David]

PO Box 279 Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Thornbury

phone: 519-599-3038

General dentistry, surgery, denture repair and relines, and some orthodontic work.

Canada Post Corporation. Clarksburg Branch

207 Marsh St Clarksburg, ON N0H 1J0, Clarksburg

phone: 519-599-2260
website: www.mailposte.ca

Provides full postal services and has mail boxes. Canada Post Corporation collects, sorts, and delivers more than six billion pieces of mail yearly within Canada, and handles mail to and from more than 165 other countries around the world.

Canada. Veterans Affairs Canada. Beaver Valley Legion, Ex-service Personnel and Dependents Program

c/o Royal Canadian Legion Branch 281 PO Box 268 Clarksburg, ON N0H 1J0, Clarksburg

phone: 519-599-3555

This is a free legion service for ex-service personnel and their dependents. A Provincial Service Bureau Officer visits the Legion about every four months offering skilled advice to veterans on programs available to them and discussing such issues as health; income; housing; and conducting interviews as needed.

Grey County Winter Road Conditions Report

c/o Grey County Administration Building 595 9th Ave E Owen Sound, ON N4K 3E3, Owen Sound

email: roads@grey.ca
website: www.grey.ca/plow/

Toll free number for information on winter driving conditions on Grey County and Bruce County Roads.

Ontario Provincial Police. Collingwood and The Blue Mountains Detachment.

201 Ontario St Collingwood, ON L9Y 4M4, Collingwood

phone: Admin: 519-599-6644
website: www.opp.ca

The mission of the Ontario Provincial Police is to provide a sensitive, community orientated and accountable service. The service promotes an environment in Ontario in which all people will be secure in their pursuit and enjoyment of all lawful activities. Is responsible for complaints such as barking dogs and noise control issues under town by-law after hours and enforces dog by-laws,

Ontario. Ministry of Children and Youth Services

PO Box 697 Owen Sound, ON N4K 5R4, Owen Sound

phone: 519-376-1330 Ext 256
email: judy.hyslop@ontario.ca
website: www.children.gov.on.ca

The Ministry of Children and Youth Services brings together programs for children and youth under a single ministry to deliver positive change for Ontario's young people and their families. The ministry is developing a seamless, integrated system of services to better serve children, youth and their families. The programs that are now included in the ministry are: Healthy Babies, Healthy Children; Infant Hearing; Pre-school Speech and Language program; Speech and Audiology program; Child Care; Ontario Early Years programs; Early Childhood Development initiatives; Services for children with special needs; Children's Treatment Centres; Centre for Excellence in Child and Youth Mental Health; Children's mental health programs (community-based and hospital out-patient); Child Protection (Children's Aid Societies); Office of Child and Family Service Advocacy; and Youth justice services (probation and custody for youth 12 to 17 years of age).

Ontario. Ministry of Natural Resources. Branch Office, Niagara Escarpment Commission

PO Box 308 Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Thornbury

phone: 519-599-3340
website: www.escarpment.org

The Commission administers a land-use and development permit program in the Niagara Escarpment area to ensure that the Escarpment is preserved substantially as a natural environment and that development is compatible with that environment. It is also the main source of information for the Niagara Escarpment and the Niagara Escarpment Plan. The Niagara Escarpment extends 725 kilometres from Queenston on the Niagara River to the islands off Tobermory on the Bruce Peninsula.

The Blue Mountains, Town of. Solid Waste Collection

PO Box 310 Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Thornbury

phone: 519-599-3131 Ext 238
email: jfletcher@thebluemountains.ca
website: www.thebluemountains.ca/

Garbage collection is a partial user pay system, one bag as part of the service, an additional bag must be tagged ($1.00/tag), with a maximum collection of two bags per serviceable unit per week. No collection of yard waste, oversized items, construction and demolition debris or household hazardous waste. Garbage collection from multi-units is from a centralized front end loading garbage bin which has a limited size and is only collected once per week by the town.

The Blue Mountains. Engineering and Public Works Department, Roads and Drainage

PO Box 310 Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Thornbury

phone: 519-599-6714 * Admin: 519-599-3131 Ext 259
email: hdrane@thebluemountains.ca
website: www.thebluemountains.ca/

This department is responsible for roads and drainage.

The Blue Mountains. Landfill and Compost Site

PO Box 310 Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Thornbury

phone: Landfill Site: 519-599-6760 * Admin: 519-599-3131 Ext 238
email: jfletcher@thebluemountains.ca
website: www.thebluemountains.ca/

The landfill site is owned and operated by the municipality. Users of the site must comply with the waste separation policy. Items must be sorted into recyclables, scrap metal, yard waste, wood waste and authorized household and commercial waste generated from within the town. Residents may also recycle electronic and computer equipment. The tipping rate is $100.00/tonne twice the set fee will be charged to unsorted loads and half the set fee will be given to loads of scrap metal, yard waste, wood waste. All loads are weighed and a minimum $5.00 site use fee applies. Recyclables and residential yard waste are free. Household hazardous waste can be delivered to the site on specific days only.

The Blue Mountains. Planning and Building Services, By-Law Enforcement

PO Box 310 Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Thornbury

phone: 519-599-3131 Ext 249
email: slong@thebluemountains.ca
website: www.thebluemountains.ca/

Responsible for enforcement of municipal by-laws including property standards, and weed inspection.

Spayed and neutered dog licences cost $15, $25 otherwise. Additional dogs are $20 if spayed or neutered, $30 if not. Pick-up stray dogs, but not cats. Pound facility is Blue Mountain Veterinary Services (599-7777).

The Blue Mountains. Recreation Department

PO Box 310 Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Thornbury

phone: 519-599-3131 ext 254
email: jhodgkinson@thebluemountains.ca
website: www.thebluemountains.ca/

The department is responsible for the municipal marina, the Tomahawk Golf Course and all parks. The municipal parks are Bayview, Little River, Northwinds Beach, Peasemarsh Beach, Council Beach, and Lions Park.

Pavilions are located at both Lions Park and Bayview Park and can be reserved for a fee by calling Jody Hodgkinson. Cost for both Lions Park and Bayview Park Pavilion is $26.25 plus GST plus $7.00 for Hydro is required.

The Blue Mountains.Engineering and Public Works Department, Water and Wastewater Services

PO Box 310 Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Thornbury

phone: 519-599-3131
email: hdrane@thebluemountains.ca
website: www.thebluemountains.ca/

This department is responsible for information on water and sewer rates; meter readings; water and sewage connection permits; water restrictions and billing; water distribution; waste water collection and treatment at the sewage treatment plant.

Blue Mountain Acupuncture Clinic

45 Fourth St E Collingwood, ON L9Y 1T2, Collingwood

phone: 705-444-8555
email: corinna@bluemtnacupuncture.com
website: www.bluemtnacupuncture.com

Corinna McFarlane (DTCM,Dipl.O.M.,NCCAOM) and Jeff McMackin (DTCM,DAc,DCH) are practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine and their services include acupuncture.

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital

459 Hume St Collingwood, ON L9Y 1W9, Collingwood

phone: 705-445-2550
email: ceo@cgmh.on.ca
website: www.cgmh.on.ca

Community General Hospital with 72 beds providing primary care and many aspects of secondary care on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Services include 24 hour emergency care, general medicine, general surgery, othopaedic surgery, internal medicine, psychiatry, obstetrics, gynaecology, ENT, dental surgery, dialysis, diagnostic imaging including CT, pathology and where possible consultant assistance in medical sub-specialities. Follow-up clinics (including diabetes management), coordination of extended health care (post discharge) and health teaching complement direct treatment and service provision. The Hospital, as the major trauma centre for the area, maintains a 24 hour per day, 7 days per week Emergency Department with facilities for triage, resuscitation, trauma, surgical and medical care. Critically ill patients are transferred to other health care facilities depending on their care needs. A Rural Ontario Medical Program (ROMP) is offered for training doctors in a rural environment.

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital, Diagnostic Imaging Department

General & Marine Hospital 459 Hume St Collingwood, ON L9Y 1W9, Collingwood

phone: Bookings 705-444-8670 * All other inquiries 444-8670 ext 8132
website: www.collingwoodgeneralandmarinehospital.ca

The G&M Hospital's Diagnostic Imaging Department provides diagnostic imaging services to inpatients, outpatients and emergency patients. Performs all routine tests which include:

* Routine x-rays * Fluoroscopic exams * Percutaneous biopsies * Nuclear medicine exams * Mammography * Ultrasound * Bone densitometry * CT (Computerized Axial Tomography)

Collingwood Medical Centre X-Ray

27 Third St Collingwood, ON L9Y 1K4, Collingwood

phone: 705-444-1642

Office for x-rays made through a doctor's referral. No appointment is necessary.

Grey Bruce Health Services. Markdale

P.O. Box 406 Markdale, ON N0C 1H0, Markdale

phone: 519-986-3040

A general hospital and emergency services, ambulatory care clinics, Diabetes education centre, laboratory services and preschool speech and language service

Completes diagnostic testing: Ultrasound, x-ray, ECG, Holter monitoring, echocardiogram.

Grey Bruce Health Services. Owen Sound Site

PO Box 1800 Owen Sound, ON N4K 6M9, Owen Sound

phone: 519-376-2121
email: web@gbhs.on.ca
website: www.gbhs.on.ca/owensound.php

A 244 bed regional diagnostic and treatment centre providing primary and secondary care.

Departments include: Sleep lab clinic, Diabetes education centre, laboratory, occupational therapy, stroke centre.

Completes the following diagnostic tests: Bone Mineral Densitometry (BMD), x-ray, Mammogram, Ultrasound, CT scan, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), Electrocardiography (ECG), Stress Testing, ECG (Echocardiography), Arrhythmia and Pacemaker Management, Holter Monitoring, Electroencephalography (EEG), Electromyography (EMG).

Grey Bruce Health Services. Owen Sound Site, Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Centre

PO Box 1800 Owen Sound, ON N4K 6M9, Owen Sound

phone: 519-376-2121 Ext 2458
website: www.gbhs.on.ca/owensound.php

Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Centre provides counselling to males and females aged 12 and older for sexual assault/abuse. Assistance includes brief support for family members or friends. Urgent services for sexual assault and partner abuse includes a choice of assessment and documents of injuries, including photographs for court purposes; crisis counselling, safety planning and information about and/or referral to community services for victims.

LifeLabs. Collingwood Location

Collingwood Health Centre 186 Erie St, Suite 209 Collingwood, ON L9Y 4T3, Collingwood

phone: 1-877-849-3637
website: www.lifelabs.com

Provide exact medical services including blood work and ECGs. Do outpatient work and by referral from doctor.

In-home service available for blood and urine testing and ECG's. Doctor can fax instruction to the lab and they will follow with the client. Employees: Part-time: 7

Owen Sound X-Ray & Ultrasound

Owen Sound Professional Centre 945 3rd Ave E Owen Sound, ON N4K 2K8, Owen Sound

phone: 519-376-2000

Office for x-rays and ultrasound made through a doctor's referral.

Beaver Valley Outreach

PO Box 599 Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Thornbury

phone: 519-599-2577
email: executivedir@bvo.ca
website: www.bvo.ca

BVO is a charitable, not-for-profit, community based organization of staff and volunteers dedicated to 'making good things happen in our community'.

Programs include: * Breakfast Club for elementary school children * School Lunch Program * Crayon Box Nursery School * Ontario Early Years Centre * Kids Club - Before and After School Program * Blue Mountains Homework Club * Sessions for Success * Youth Music and Hip and Cool Start School

Services include: * Recreational Funding Subsidy Program * Treasure Shop * Emergency Services [food and housing] * Groceries for Seniors * Information and Referral * Good Food Box * Transportation * Valley Visitors and Christmas Hampers

Additionally BVO is involved in the following community events: * Annual Silent Auction * Thanksgiving Community Dinner * Easter Eggstravaganza * Christmas Food Drive and Volunteer Appreciation

Please call us for more information or see details under each program or service listed.

Beaver Valley Outreach, Transportation Service

PO Box 599 Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Thornbury

phone: Res 519-599-3114
email: executivedir@bvo.ca
website: www.bvo.ca

Provides transportation services to visit parenting or professional services such as a doctor, dentist, or lawyer. It is operated by BVO volunteers.

Transportation is for trips within The Town of Blue Mountains only. (not Collingwood)

Blue Highlands Citizens Coalition

PO Box 200 General Delivery Feversham, ON N0C 1C0, Feversham

website: www.bhcc.ca

A group of local citizens concerned about the possibility of industrial wind power generating facilities in our community.

Blue Mountains Chamber of Commerce (The)

PO Box 477 Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Thornbury

phone: 519-599-1200
email: info@bluemountainschamber.ca
website: www.bluemountainschamber.ca

Goals are to serve anyone with a social or economic interest in the community. Annual events include Trivia Night, Volunteer/Business Awards, Jazz by the Bay and the Thanksgiving Apple Festival in October.

Camp Trillium Childhood Cancer Support Centre

Camp Trillium Childhood Cancer Support Centre 940 Queensdale Ave E Hamilton, ON L8V 1N4, Hamilton

phone: 905-527-1992
email: volunteer@camptrillium.com
website: www.camptrillium.com

The Trillium Childhood Cancer Support Centre offers and promotes recreational experiences to bring children with cancer and their families together by offering a variety of programs, day camps and residential camps.

Residential camp locations: Camp Trillium Oddfellow & Rebekah Island is on West Lake near Picton Ontario. Rainbow Lake Camp is on Rainbow Lake, in Waterford Ontario. See website for facility details and directions.

Craigleith Heritage Committee

c/o Ms Lora Gibson, Chair 209665 Hwy 26 W Blue Mountains, ON L9Y 0N1, Blue Mountains

email: craigleith.heritage@sympatico.ca

A volunteer committee dedicated to public education, preservation and conservation of the lands, buildings, historical artifacts and unique history of the Craigleith Heritage Ridge, including the Craigleith Railway Station (depot), the Petun Archeological sites, local ski history, and the Niagara Escarpment World Biosphere Reserve.

Grey Bruce Children's Water Education Council

PO Box 961 Owen Sound, ON N4K 6H6, Owen Sound

phone: 519-371-8465
email: info@waterfestival.ca
website: www.waterfestival.ca

Offers water conservation and preservation workshop activities and education for children.

Little People of Ontario Inc

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email: info@lpo.on.ca
website: www.lpo.on.ca

Little People of Ontario Inc is a province-wide, nonprofit, voluntary organization dedicated to helping people of short stature * hold conferences, socials and informational events * a registered charitable organization

Peoples Animal Welfare Society

c/o PAWS (Blue Mountain Office) PO Box 280 Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Thornbury

phone: 519-270-5621
email: teresia@pawsthornbury.org
website: www.pawsthornbury.org

Non-profit, no kill animal rescue offering adoption of cats and kittens to loving homes.

Sydenham Conservation Foundation

PO Box 961 Owen Sound, ON N4K 6H6, Owen Sound

phone: 519-473-0189
email: msmart150@rogers.com

Offers fish and wildlife conservation, and education for youth.

Village at Blue Mountain Foundation (The)

Box 3073 796455 Grey Rd 19, 2nd Flr Collingwood, ON L9Y 3Z2, Collingwood

phone: 705-445-0231 Ext 7051
email: depiggott@intrawest.com
website: www.villageatblue.com/foundation/

The Village of Blue Mountain Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our local communities through its financial support of charitable organizations in the area of health, human services, education, the arts, culture, the environment and recreation, with an emphasis on underprivileged children and family programs.

The Village at Blue Mountain hosts a charity golf event annually in the month of September. This event has raised more than $200,000 which has been given back to the community to support our mission statement as indicated above. The event for 2010 has been set for September 24, 2010. For information please contact Deb Piggott at the number above.

Tender Birthing Doula Service

343292, RR 2 Kemble, ON N0H 1S0, Kemble

phone: 519-376-4698

Offers doula services including labour and birth support.

Alpine Ski Club

RR 3 Collingwood, ON L9Y 3Z2, Collingwood

phone: 705-445-0339
email: info@alpineskiclub.com
website: www.alpineskiclub.com

This is a private ski club offering downhill skiing and snowboarding.

Blue Ridge Sportsmen's Club Inc

PO Box 177 Clarksburg, ON N0H 1J0, Clarksburg

phone: Clubhouse 519-599-2772
website: www.blueridgesc.ca

BRSC is an incorporated nonprofit organization supporting a sound conservation of wildlife and natural resources. It also encourages and promotes the safe use of firearms for recreational purposes, and includes pistol, rifle, black powder and trap shooting, sporting clay range (late April to late October). Provides hunter safety and hand gun safety courses upon request and FAC courses.

Craigleith Ski Club

164 Craigleith Rd The Blue Mountains, ON L9Y 0S4, The Blue Mountains

phone: 705-445-3847 * 416-690-7000
website: www.craigleith.com

A private ski club featuring downhill skiing and snowboarding. Also have a summer club with activities such as tennis.

Osler Bluff Ski Club Ltd

795534 Blue Mountains Clearview Townline Blue Mountains, ON L9Y 0R7, Blue Mountains

phone: 705-445-4507
email: obsc@oslerbluff.com
website: www.oslerbluff.com

A private ski club offering downhill skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. Also offer various social activities for members, including a private Summer Pool & Racquet Club.

Thornbury Yacht Club

PO Box 22 Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Thornbury

phone: 705-444-6432
email: info@thornburyyachtclub.com
website: www.thornburyyachtclub.com

Goals are to create and promote safe boating on Georgian Bay. Annual events include 'Sail Past and Blessing of Fleet' held in June; a Summer BBQ held in August; and club races and cruises, including a North Channel and east side of Georgian Bay Rendezvous in summer, and a challenge race between Meaford, Thornbury, and Collingwood Yacht Clubs in September.

Acorn Montessori Pre School

c/o Katarina Bostrom PO Box 172 Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Thornbury

phone: Res 519-599-7577 * Cell 705-606-1642
email: mahatmacoat@bmts.com
website: www.acornmontessori.ca

Offers a morning and full-day pre-school, JK and SK program with before and after care as required.

Beaver Valley Outreach, Ontario Early Years Early Learning Playgroup

PO Box 599 Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Thornbury

phone: Bus 519-599-2577
email: executivedir@bvo.ca
website: www.bvo.ca

An Ontario Early Years drop in centre that requires parent/ guardian and child participation. The Program includes free play; creative play; arts and crafts; circle time and snacks.

Beaver Valley Preschool

PO Box 539 Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Thornbury

phone: 519-599-2190
email: bvps@bmts.com
website: beavervalleypreschool.com/

A licenced nonprofit preschool offering space for 29 children, including children with special needs. A resource teacher and speech pathologist are available upon referral. Parents actively participate with the preschool program through a wide variety of steering committees. A wide variety of activities are provided to exceed the needs of the children.

Galen Ireland School of Dance

302 Pine St Collingwood, ON L9Y 2T5, Collingwood

phone: 705-717-4072
email: galenireland@hotmail.com

Dance classes in all styles for all ages.

Jean Vanier Catholic High School

160 Collins St Collingwood, ON L9Y 4R1, Collingwood

phone: 705-445-2043
website: www.jva.schools.smcdsb.on.ca

A secondary separate school offering grades 9 through 12. Offers a co-op program, and guidance counselling. Has a winter coat drive and a touque and mitten drive alternate years, items are then donated to a select charity in Collingwood and Toronto.

Beaver Valley Kinettes

PO Box 841 Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Thornbury

phone: Res 519-599-5886
website: www.kincanada.ca

'Serving the community's greatest needs' is the club's motto. The Kinettes sponsor and support various community activities.

Rotary Club of Thornbury and Clarksburg

PO Box 94 Clarksburg, ON N0H 1J0, Clarksburg

phone: 519-599-6605
email: info@tcrotary.ca
website: www.tcrotary.ca

A service club with a long history, since 1938, of humanitarian work, both here in our home community and overseas, Thornbury-Clarksburg Rotary supports many worthwhile causes. In addition to ongoing support of Beaver Valley Outreach, Camp Quality and My Friend's House, the club has recently undertaken local projects which include a new cabin and a tent at Owen Sound Rotary's Camp Presqu'ile, north of Owen Sound, support for Georgian Bay Animal Rescue Centre, Primary Literacy support at Beaver Valley Community School and. The club also has made a $100,000 commitment to the new Family Health Centres in Meaford and Thornbury.

Recent international projects include a drinking water project in Jamaica, and a Maternity Mortality Program in Uganda. T-C Rotary is also an active and enthusiastic supporter of Rotary International programs such as Group Study Exchange and Rotary Youth Exchange.

The club's main fundraisers include The Blue Mountains Chili Cookoff, the Dinner-of-the-Month program and the annual T-C Rotary Golf Tournament in support of the club's $150,000 commitment to Meaford Hospital Foundation. Another major fundraiser is the tent, table and chair rental program. Check the website for more details and contact information about all of these programs.

Aslo run the Georgain Sound Festival in April, with Jazzmania, Big Bands, Gospelfest.

Thornbury/Beaver Valley Lions Club

PO Box 450 Clarksburg, ON N0H 1J0, Clarksburg

phone: Res 519-599-5508

Goals include raising donations for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB). Annual events include a bike draw in September; a fundraiser for Participation Lodge; a duck race; a Walk for Dog Guides in October; and Christmas tree sales in December.

Beaver Valley Outreach, Good Food Box Program

PO Box 599 Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Thornbury

phone: 519-599-2577
email: executivedir@bvo.ca
website: www.bvo.ca

The aim is to promote good nutrition by providing nourishing food in the form of a fruits and vegetables hamper. Available the 3rd Wed of each month 12noon-4pm. Available to ANYONE in the community. 'Good food for good value.'

Telehealth Ontario

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phone: 1-866-797-0000
website: www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/telehealth/

Telehealth Ontario is a free, confidential telephone health line you can call to get health advice or general health information from a Registered Nurse. That means quick, easy access to a qualified health professional, who can assess your symptoms and help you decide your best first step. We can help you decide whether to care for yourself, make an appointment with your doctor, go to a clinic, contact a community service or go to a hospital emergency room. When you call Telehealth Ontario, you will be talking directly with a Registered Nurse. You do not need an OHIP number to use this service. You will be asked to describe your symptoms and answer questions to best assess the seriousness of the problem. Based on the assessment, the Registered Nurse can either advise self care, recommend a visit to a health practitioner or, give you the phone numbers of community resources nearest you. A call to Telehealth Ontario will give you confidential advice about any health-related concerns such as : Symptoms that could require medical attention; Illness or injury; Chronic illnesses; Nutrition and healthy lifestyles; Teen health and lifestyle issues. A call to Telehealth Ontario does not replace 911 -- that's always the first number you should call in emergency situations.