Town hosting Conversations with the Community Outreach Worker event on January 17

Event planned for 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Snapping Turtle Coffee Roasters

The Town of St. Marys is kicking off the new year with an event, ‘Conversations with the Community Outreach Worker’. This event offers details and a chance for residents to ask questions about available community support resources.

Taking place on Saturday, January 17, 2026, attendees are welcome to drop-in from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon) at Snapping Turtle Coffee Roasters (145 Queen St. E). Anyone is welcome to attend and enjoy a complimentary hot beverage, courtesy of the Town.   

Attendees will have the chance to meet and chat with the Town’s Community Outreach Worker, Jade Orquin, who earned her Undergrad in Sociology and Political Science and her Masters in Political Science with a focus on policy development and analysis.

This event is part of the town's ongoing efforts to enhance community engagement and ensure that residents are well-informed about the support systems that are available and how they can be accessed. Topics include the role of the Community Outreach Worker, connections to life stability services, financial aid, and other social services.

"This is an excellent opportunity to learn about all of the amazing support systems in place and how resources can be accessed,” says Jade Orquin, Community Outreach Worker. “We hope to answer questions and provide valuable information to those who need it.”

For a list of social services available in St. Marys, visit the Stonetown Supports page on our website (https://www.townofstmarys.com/stonetownsupports).

For more information on the Conversations with the Community Outreach Worker event, contact the Community Outreach Worker at 226-261-0098 or communityoutreach@town.stmarys.on.ca.

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For media inquiries:
Lauren Thomson-Vernooy, Marketing and Communications Specialist
519-284-2340 ext. 432 | lthomson@town.stmarys.on.ca