Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation

09/12/2025

🍽 Recipe Round-up 🍽
Soph's Pasta Carbonara

For our Foundation Friday Feature, we are highlighting favorite recipes from our kitchen and sharing them with you! Today Sophie is sharing one of her family favourites - pasta carbonara.

🥓Cook the guanciale
Place the guanciale in a cold skillet (no oil needed) and turn the heat to medium. Let the fat slowly render and the guanciale become golden and crisp at the edges, about 6–7 minutes. Remove from heat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer guanciale to a plate. Leave about 3 tablespoons of rendered fat in the pan.

💧Bring the water to a boil
Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil. Season generously with salt (it should taste like the sea).

🧀 Prepare the egg and cheese mixture
While pasta is cooking - In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. Stir in the grated Pecorino Romano, a tablespoon of rendered fat from the guanciale and a generous amount of freshly cracked black pepper. You should have a thick, cohesive paste. Set aside.

Add pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente, according to package instructions.

✨Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.✨
Transfer the drained pasta directly into the warm pan with the guanciale fat. Toss to coat the pasta evenly. Remove pan from heat completely (this prevents scrambling the eggs).
Slowly pour in the egg and cheese mixture, tossing vigorously with tongs or stirring quickly to create a silky sauce. Add a splash or two of the reserved pasta water, as needed, to loosen and emulsify the sauce. It should cling to the pasta and look glossy, never dry or soupy.

Fold in the cooked guanciale, saving a few pieces for garnish. Plate immediately and finish with more Pecorino Romano and a good grind of black pepper.

🍷 Enjoy with a lovely glass of wine and comfy pants. 🍷

09/11/2025

We were thrilled to join Sam Laprade on her inspiring show, An Hour To Give! This program shines a spotlight on the incredible work happening in our community and the people who make it possible.

Tune in to hear more from Lianne Learmonth, Denieve Carraro, Christian Carretero and Vaia Dimas – each representing the Hospital, Manor and Foundation.

Catch the show on air September 13 at 7:00 am on Rogers tv Ottawa, Cable 22, with a re-broadcast the week of September 15. You can also hear radio commercials on Country 101.1 until September 21!

We shared the magic of what happens here at the Almonte General Hospital-Fairview Manor, and we can’t wait for you to watch!

09/10/2025

Thank you to our friends at the Never Old Bikers Club for your generous donation. The club hosts fundraising activities to raise money for local hospitals.

We are glad to have such wonderful community groups supporting us to help ensure quality health care close to home!

09/08/2025

🏌We had the most amazing time hosting the 2025 AGH Golf Classic presented by Your Independent Grocer (Almonte) this past Friday at Mississippi Golf Club!

The wind couldn't hold our golfers back from a great day at a gorgeous course, AND from fundraising for their hospital. Thanks to the support of our incredible volunteers, partners and donors, we were able to raise over $75,000 for the AGH!

We would like to give a special thank you to the Almonte Civitan Club who surprised us all with a $13,000 cheque to purchase a cardiac monitor, which just happened to be the piece of equipment that we were fundraising for! This generosity and act of kindness filled the room, inspiring many golfers to come together and purchase nine beds for your Hospital-Manor! We are all incredibly grateful to everyone who gave their time, talent and treasure to this event.

A huge THANK YOU to all of our partners for your support in making this all possible: Your Independent Grocer (Almonte), Layer 8 Solutions, BMO Financial Group, Power-Tek Group, Emond Harnden LLP, Westview Projects, KE Electric, Sports Systems Canada Inc., Joanne Beaton - Sales Representative, KHMPC, Uniglass Arnprior, Birtee Golf, Mill Street Books, Almonte, Gilligallou Bird Inc, Dentistry Almonte, Almonte Civitan Club, Naismith Pub, Cooney Construction & Landscape Ltd., Bean Bean Chevrolet Buick GMC, The Barley Mow Almonte, Advanced Air Quality, Foodland (Iroquois & Wi******er), Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited and CorCann!

Thank you Rebel Roots Photography for the beautiful photos!

09/03/2025

When you make a memorial donation to the Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation, you honour a loved one’s life and achievements by making a difference to the health of our community. Donations in memory of loved ones are very special to the Foundation because it reflects on the excellent care and dedication of our staff and volunteers.

The AGH-FVM Foundation works closely with local funeral homes to support you during this difficult time. All you need to do is inform the funeral home and the AGH-FVM Foundation that you wish to have donations made to the AGH-FVM Foundation in memory of your loved one and we will do the rest.

The Foundation will thank donors who have donated directly to the Hospital and Manor on behalf of the Foundation and if requested, the next of kin will be provided with the names and addresses of those who have given so that they may contact them directly.

Thank you for choosing to honour the memory of your loved one by supporting the Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation.

09/02/2025

🍋 Is there anything better than lemonade on a hot day? 🍋

Everley and Ellie made their lemonade stand extra sweet by making it a FUNdraiser, raising $100.80 for your Hospital and Manor! How amazing is that?! We are very proud and extremely grateful to Everley and Ellie for working so hard, and making a wonderful impact on ensuring quality healthcare close to home. Way to go, girls!

08/29/2025

🚨News Alert! 🚨

🚗 Paid Parking Begins September 3 at AGH 🚗

Starting Wednesday, September 3, 2025, a new gated parking system will go live at Almonte General Hospital.

👉 Daily parking will be set at $5, covering a full 24-hour period with in/out privileges.

👉 Payment options include credit and debit.

👉 Value Passes are also available for frequent visitors. For more information or to purchase, please email agh.info@mrha.ca.

👉 Volunteers and staff will be onsite during the first week to assist patients, families, and visitors as everyone gets used to the new system.

We know that transitions like this take some getting used to, and we truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through the early days together. While there are likely to be some challenges at the beginning, please be assured that our team will be onsite and available to assist and that your feedback is valued and issues will be resolved as expeditiously as possible.

This change will help ensure parking is managed fairly and sustainably for all patients, visitors, and staff, and keep our hospitals strong going forward.

Thank you for your support as we move forward with this important step. 💙

08/29/2025

🍲Recipe Round-Up🍲

Cheryl's Big Batch Chili

For our Foundation Friday Feature, we are highlighting favorite recipes from our kitchen and sharing them with you!

Today Cheryl is sharing her family favorite - Big Batch Chili! This recipe is equally delicious as a vegetarian option by leaving out the ground beef. If you have a good appetite, use the left overs as Chili Dogs! 🌭

📖Do you have a favorite family recipe? Please share in it in the comments! 📖

08/27/2025

💝Giving is not just about making a donation, it’s about making a difference! 💝

The AGH-FVM Foundation plays a crucial role in raising funds and providing a steady stream of income our Hospital and Manor can rely on. Funds raised are designated for specific equipment needs or projects, such as the purchase of new resident beds, patient lifts, medical carts or upgrading technology.

John and Helen Turner are devoted supporters of the Hospital and Manor. As residents of Mississippi Mills, they felt it was extremely important that Almonte General Hospital and Fairview Manor have the necessary funding to maintain their high standard of care .

We asked John and Helen why they chose to give to the AGH-FVM Foundation:

“So why do we donate? It wasn’t until high school when we discovered other people were wealthier than us that we realized we grew up poor. Despite this, our parents lived by the codes – “Help thy neighbours” and “It is better to give than receive.” It was instilled in us that no matter how small – no act of giving is ever wasted.

Over the years, we have both had hospital stays. We are in our 80’s. Our family doctor saved John’s life by discovering a heart problem, ending up in a quadruple bypass. He has saved Helen’s life 3 times! He thinks he was just doing his job but to us it was so much more!

We feel a deep gratitude to everyone from maintenance to management and to all the doctors, nurses and staff for the fantastic work they do.

We also give in memory of very special family and friends who were doctors and nurses.

The bonus for us is that giving isn’t just good for our community. We get a real sense of fulfilment from it. We know no matter how small, every donation matters. During a recent visit to the Emergency Department, we saw a mom come in with a child in distress - we knew that donations provided some of the equipment that was needed to help them.

Please give whatever you can. No matter what size your donation is – it counts! And remember, because of your gift, a loved one’s life could be saved.”

Thank you John and Helen!

Do you have a story of giving to share? Please contact Cheryl Moore at chmoore@mrha.ca.

08/25/2025

At Fairview Manor your contributions enable us to:

💞Maintain a High Standard of Care ensuring that every resident has the best care possible in a caring environment. New beds, mattresses and furniture help the residents feel and experience all of the comforts of home. The purchase of specialized equipment like tub lifts and sit-to-stands enable staff to ensure the safety and dignity of each and every resident, as well as lessen the physical strain on staff. A full care team is always in place to support all of our residents’ needs.

💞Enhance Resident Comfort and Experience with support from the Life Enrichment team, organizing a wide range of activities for residents, including outings, fitness programs, games and social get-togethers. These activities include intellectual activities, sightseeing drives, bingo, paint nights, live music in the Great Hall, spa activities, church services, baking and other special meal programs such as BBQs and tea picnics.

💞Thank you!💞

08/22/2025

✨ Recipe Round-Up ✨
Vaia's Banana Bread

For this Foundation Friday Feature, we're highlighting favourite recipes from our kitchen and sharing them with you! Today, Vaia is sharing her delicious banana bread recipe. Check it out below!

🍌 Dry ingredients:
½ cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional)

🍌 Wet ingredients:
½ cup melted butter (unsalted)
1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas (approx. 3 bananas)
1 egg (room temperature)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

🍌 Directions:
Preheat over to 350 degrees.
Whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda and sea salt) in a medium bowl and set aside.
Mash the bananas, add the melted butter slowly and then stir in sugar, egg and the vanilla extract.
Stir the dry ingredients into the bowl of wet ingredients.
Add ¾ of the chocolate chips and stir – reserving the last ¼ to sprinkle on top of the mixture before popping it into the oven.
Cook for 50-60 minutes (depending on your oven).
Allow to cool for 15 minutes and enjoy with a lovely cup of tea!

🧡 Do you have a favourite or go-to recipe? Share it in the comments! 🧡

08/20/2025

The Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation is accepting vehicle donations!

You can turn your vehicle donation into generous dollars to support the Hospital and Manor! Working on our behalf, Donate a Car Canada will accept your vehicle for donation -- running, or not! Old or new!

There is no cost to you, and the process is incredibly easy! Donate a Car Canada will facilitate all aspects of your car donation from the pick up to the final sale, ensuring that your vehicle will be sold for the highest sale outcome possible. They will then forward the net proceeds on to the Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation and you will receive a tax deductible receipt within 2 weeks of us receiving your donation!

Visit donatecar.ca/org/charitypage/donate.php?charity=AlmonteGeneralHospital

Donate a Car Canada will get the job done – no cost to you, or to us! Did we mention you get your tow for free?!