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COMMUNITY SERVICESTHE ALGONQUIN CO-OPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (ACDC)Established in 2005 the cooperative is a not-for-profit volunteer organization working together in partnership with community groups, businesses and individuals to strengthen our community and support the activities that enrich our lives. Their guiding principal is "Together We Are Stronger" and to date some of their activities include; funding support for the Dorset Heritage Museum, committee representation on the Kitchen project for the Recreation Centre, Colebridge Children's Playground (under construction), Integrated Heritage and Cultural Project and Library, financial support for local College/University students. The ACDC publish a quarterly newsletter, The Dispatch, which is distributed throughout the Dorset area. DORSET COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE
DORSET COMMUNITY POLICING
DORSET VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Dorset Volunteer Fire Fighters have provided excellent first response and fire service for many years. If you are in an emergency situation it is comforting that someone you know may be there to lend a hand. There is always a need for new recruits, please contact Training Officer Ryan Reesor at 705-455-2235 for information about becoming a volunteer fire fighter.
DORSET LIFELINERSThe Lifeliners are a wonderful group of volunteers well known for serving finger foods at funeral and other worthy community gatherings. They accept donations to cover their costs. Call 705-766-0335 for more information. DORSET LIONS CLUBThe Lion's meet at the Rec Centre the second and fourth Wednesday evenings of each month, if you would like to learn more about activities and membership contact Lion Steve Cyopick at 766-2469. The Lion's hold special community events throughout the year such as Spaghetti Dinners, Fishing Derby, Senior's Dinner and much more. DORSET SENIORS CLUB
For those over 50 the Dorset Seniors Club meets regularly throughout the year. Activities include bingo, cards, luncheons, day trips, annual fundraisers, and a bus trip to Casino Rama on the last Friday of every month.
LION'S CAMP DORSET
Situated on Deer/Raven Lake, Lion's Camp Dorset is a unique facility that allows Ontarian's with kidney disease the opportunity to spend time at a lakeside cabin and being able to receive dialysis on the property. There is a large meeting hall and swimming pool on the property. The meeting hall and cabins can be rented for private functions.
DORSET RECREATION CENTRE & PUBLIC LIBRARY
As well as a meeting place the Dorset Recreation Centre offers several services including; various size rooms that can be rented at reasonable rates, a kitchen that can be rented on its own or along with one of the other meeting rooms, full gym, squash court and public internet access.
EDUCATION
As well as elementary and high schools there is a network of college and university campuses within an hour of Dorset. Continuing education programs are available both in class and on line.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS - Primary & Secondary
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS - Primary & Secondary
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES - Local Campuses
SCHOOL BUS CANCELLATIONS
Try these websites and listen to your local radio stations: HEALTH CARE CONTACTS
FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES; FIRE, AMBULANCE, POLICE - CALL 911
HOSPITALS - Emergency Room Services available
Nurse Practitioner
PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES - New Babies, Long Term Care, Home Care, Immunizations, Education, etc.
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Back to top PLACES OF WORSHIPWe have listed a variety of places of worship within our area. Many of the parishes are small and the phone numbers may be to an answering machine or a volunteer's home. Please feel free to let the webmaster know if we have missed a denomination that has a local service. CHURCH / TEMPLE
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Written by J.S. DENNIS, Surveyor in 1862
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If you or someone you know needs assistance at home, there are people and organizations in the Dorset area that will lend a hand. Services are available to: seniors, anyone with illness, if you have problems cooking, you live alone, you have no transport, you need help at home.
A group of citizens actively working for the betterment of the community by assisting the local OPP (Ontario Provincial Police) through fundraising, education, awareness and even supplying meals and beverages when needed. They meet the third Tuesday of each month. The office is open Friday through Sunday from the Victoria Day weekend in May until Thanksgiving and occasionally throughout the rest of the year. Call 705-766-2409 for more information.
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