Mrs. Lucci's Resource Centre

Welcome to Mrs. Lucci's

Mrs. Lucci's has been a part of the community of Lac du Bonnet since August 1998 providing residents in the community and surrounding area with a variety of programs and services. Mrs. Lucci's Resource Center was developed through the identification of various unmet needs within the region. The Centre is home to the second hand Store, a teaching kitchen and cafe space, and a large multipurpose room.

Mrs. Lucci's strives to be a learning organization. The programs, opportunities and services offered through Mrs. Lucci's will be client focused, flexible and will work in partnership to:

create greater social support networks among community members

improve the social status of community members

maximize the early childhood development of all children within the community

ensure children and youth have the best possible resources, supports and skills needed to succeed throughout life

improve personal health practices and coping skills among community members

provide early intervention for families and individuals in need

provide advocacy, make referrals and access resources for clients in need of support

enhance communication among service providers.

Programming targets the entire community with a focus on populations in need. All programs and supports are individually focused, holistic in nature and will look to the Determinants of Health to ensure all aspects of health are addressed.

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COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING

Every year, Mrs. Lucci's has provided services and/or supports to over 300 individuals in the community. All services, supports and programs are developed based on community needs and exist to fill in gaps in service delivery. Lucci’s actively participates in several community events, such as hosting Lunch and Learn sessions, Safe Kids Week, and the 3 and 4 year Old Wellness Clinic, called Ready, Set, Grow.

Annual Report 2008/09

The 2008/09 annual report will give you a better insight into the goals , programs and initiatives of Mrs. Lucci's.

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The Second Hand Store

Mrs. Lucci's Resource Centre Second Hand Store will remain a part of the community by providing community groups with an opportunity to fund raise, and shoppers to purchase second hand goods. To-Date the store has given $139,000 back to the community.

The Kitchen Table

Mrs. Lucci's Resource Centre, in cooperation with NEHA, will be offering several health information sessions throughout the year that are called "Lunch and Learn". These sessions will be held in the cafe space or the multipurpose room, depending on attendance. Some possible topics for discussion could include; H1N1, childhood obesity, allergies, heart health, stress management, Alzheimer's disease, and many more. These sessions are always free of charge, so you won't want to miss them! Just check in with the Lucci's staff from time to time to find out when the next session will be offered. We hope to see you there!

Note: The Cafe is not open at this time.