Come join us for our 1st Holiday Market - November 20th 2024 9am - 1pm 948 Simcoe St N, Oshawa

Tables are $50 and proceeds will benefit BFO Durham.  Please contact the office to reserve a table.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21st, 2024 @ 7.30pm

The Angels' Tree of Light Memorial Service

The holiday season can be a difficult time for families who have lost a loved one. Once again we will decorate the tree with Angels and clear lights, in our loved ones’ memory. Your loved one's name will be written on an Angel and will also be displayed on a plaque beside the tree.

The venue is the same as last year- Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School, 700 Stevenson Rd N, Oshawa, ON L1J 5P5

Please complete this form and drop it off or email to our office.
To ensure the name of your Angel is listed in the Programme, your order and donation must be received at our office by the end of office hours on Wednesday November 6^th, 2024

Angels may be taken with you after the service. Angels not taken will be available at the BFO-Durham Region office for pickup from Monday, November 25th.

Phone: 905-579-4293      Toll Free: 1-800-387-4870             Fax: 905-579-7403 Email: bfodurham@bellnet.ca                    Website: www.bfodurham.net

Santa Brunch Flyer 2024

Bereaved Families of Ontario Durham invites you to…

Brunch with Santa

Sunday December 8th, 10:00am – 12:30pm $10/Adult. $5/Child

 @ The Oshawa Navy Club, 320 Viola Ave., Oshawa

Pancake Brunch, Games & Activities, special entertainment, visit with Santa & a “goody bag” for each child.

Please RSVP to 905-579-4293 with Santa (hosted by BFO Durham) or send an email to bfodurham@bellnet.ca

MONKEY BUSINESS - ongoing Fundraiser by Marlene St.John - mother to the late Shane

I have made a collection of 52 monkey styles that are available for sale. Each one is “one of a kind” however if what you choose has already been purchased,

I will re-make any one of them to resemble, as closely as possible, to your choice including the fabrics and accessories.

Special requests are available within reason. You can request the PDF catalogue by emailing or calling me directly. 

So, may I encourage you to think about participating in this project by buying one or more monkeys?

They are recommended for age 4+ and that includes adults!

These monkeys would be perfect to give as gifts or to sit on your bookshelf, in your office or in another special place.

Here is a little information about each monkey:

- the monkeys and outfits are hand made in Canada by me (Marlene, Shane’s Mom) and made with much love.

-each monkey is approximately 18” – 22” in height depending on the design.

-each monkey has inserted into it, one rose quartz crystal to represent the monkey’s heart.

The rose quartz crystal is typically known as a healing crystal and is the stone of universal love.

These rose quartz crystals come from a big collection of gemstones and crystals that belonged to Shane.

-to make ordering easier, each monkey has been named by immediate family and all have a special meaning to us.

However, please feel free to re-name your monkey to whatever you would like once you receive it.

-all appendages are double, or triple sewn for secure attachment.

-the eyes are triple sewn and glued for secure attachment.

-each monkey is hand washable - lay flat to dry, as indicated on the sewn-on label.

-all proceeds from the sale of the monkeys will go to BFO-D. I am contributing the cost of all the material and my time to the cause.

Thank you for your generous support of this project.

If you request a catalogue, please feel free to pass it on to anyone whom you think would like a very special monkey for a very special cause!

With many thanks,

Marlene St.John and all of Shane’s family

Email:  monkeybusinessworkshop2022@gmail.com      Phone: 416-529-2565

Unearth the transformative power of navigating grief in this soulful podcast journey.
Join with Christine as we explore the depths of loss, resilience, and the profound healing that comes with embracing our emotions.

Check out this moving interview with Jenn Carter as she shares about her grief journey and talks about her new children's book about sibling loss. All proceeds of Jenn's book go back to BFO Durham Region to support the ongoing work for those who need it most. Jenn's book is available at the BFO Durham Region office.
Click to Donate https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/bereaved-families-of-ontario-durham-region/

To listen to the podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/griefuprooted/episodes/Trailer-e2ciud6/a-aao45ha

To Listen to Jenn Carter’s story https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/griefuprooted/episodes/Episode-19---Jenn-Carter-e2ikg82

Saturday October 19th 2024, 7.30pm till 1am, BFO-Durham's Fall Dance @ Club Caribe in Oshawa

Tickets are $30 and there will be limited numbers so get your seat booked early.

There will be raffles, door prizes, silent auction, games and much more.

There will be live entertainment from 8pm to 12.30am

NEW VENUE: Sept 8th 2024 @ Harmony Creek Golf Centre (1000 Bloor St E, Oshawa, ON L1H 8S1)

Shotgun start @ 12.30pm

ALL TEAM PLACES ARE FULL

Members, friends & family are welcome to join us to watch the games or to join us for the Raffle or BBQ (bbq = $20 per person)

Please contact the office in advance should you wish to join in with the BBQ

Lots of contests, Lots of Prizes, Raffles, Silent Auction and much much more

NEW T-SHIRT FUNDRAISER

We are starting a new continuous fundraiser at BFO -Durham

These t-shirts will be made upon ordering. All sizes are available in Black or White

The writing can be in the BLUE or in PINK for Son or Daughter.

To order please call Jane at the office. Payment of $25 per shirt  is required when ordering.

Please be aware that it will take a couple weeks to make the orders as we send in multiple at a time

Someone will call when orders are in office for pick up

Thank you for your continued support

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