She is hearing impaired and so everything is visual for her and she appreciated many of the activities. Because it was in Cobden, she knew most of the other people who attended. It gave her a sense of belonging in a place other than with family. “She was offered bus transportation but she lived nearby and preferred to walk. Irene Hill’s sister, Mary Anne, attended for a number of years when she was living independently in Cobden. Transportation is being provided by community transportation services such as the Sunshine Coach operating out of Renfrew and Pembroke-based Carefor.įamilies appreciated not only the opportunities for members with a variety of challenges, but also the respite provided for them as caregivers. However, it is once more running at Bonnechere Manor, and former Cobden clients have the opportunity to participate. It has not resumed at the Cobden location on Crawford Street since then. It was an outreach initiative of Bonnechere Manor in Renfrew under the jurisdiction of Renfrew County Long-Term Care. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall where the program had been provided until it was suspended due to COVID-19 in March of 2020. Cobden - Renfrew County is ending an adult day program which began operating in 2012.Īt its September 29 meeting Renfrew County council voted to terminate the lease for the St.