Dust off your clubs and polish those putters — it’s time to tee it up for a cause! We’re thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 OPPA Annual Charity Golf Tournament, happening on June 19, 2025 at Tangle Creek Golf & Country Club.
Grab your foursome, hit the driving range, and get ready for a great day on the links — all while supporting the Ontario Police Memorial Foundation (OPMF).
Tournament Details:
📍 Course: Tangle Creek Golf and Country Club (4730 Sideroad 25, Thornton, ON)
📅 Date: June 19, 2025
⏰ Shotgun Start: 11:00 AM (Registration at 9:00 AM)
💰 Entry Fee: $185 EARLY BIRD (per golfer) | $195 per golfer after May 1st
🥪 Includes: 18 holes, cart, lunch at the turn, swag bag, and raffle entry
🏆 Contests: Longest drive, closest to the pin, hole-in-one prizes & more!
👉 Register your spot on the leaderboard today by completing the attached Registration Form!
Accommodations:
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Four Points by Sheraton (Barrie) at a special group rate of $152.00 CAD per night.
The room block will close on THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2025.
Book your group rate for OPP ASSOCIATION GOLF TOURNAMENT
Don’t wait — spots are limited and this event is always a full fairway! Sponsorship opportunities are also available if you’d like to support the cause and get your name out there.
We can’t wait to see you out there swinging for something bigger than par!
See you on the green,
The OPPA Golf Committee
Join us on Thursday, May 1st, 2025, from 12 PM to 1 PM ET for The Compassionate Response: Humanizing Conversations among First Responders and Their Families, featuring Sharon Moonlight.
Sharon knows firsthand the deep pride and profound sacrifice that comes with being part of a first responder family. As the spouse and parent of firefighters, she has experienced the highs and lows of this life with an open heart. But woven between moments of pride, Sharon and her family have also faced tragedy and loss. In January 2015, they lost their son Ryan—a firefighter—and their world was forever changed.
Beyond her role as a devoted spouse, proud mother of two, and grandmother of four, Sharon built a successful career as a Sales Manager and Motivational Speaker. For years, she traveled extensively with her husband Bruce by her side. This September, they’ll be celebrating 50 years of marriage. Together, they have given back by volunteering to speak with firefighter recruit classes, and now reside in Victoria, BC.
Join us as we connect with Sharon to talk about what it means to love a first responder, to grieve their loss, and to find purpose in sharing their legacy.
If you have any questions that you would like Sharon to answer during the segment, we invite you to send them in advance to suzz.sandalwood@daltonassociates.ca. We look forward to connecting with you!
Visit www.encompascare.ca to learn more.
Note: To ensure your anonymity, your registration information will ONLY be available to the hosts from Dalton Associates. Registrants will NOT have the option of turning on their camera or microphone at any time.
All sessions will be delivered through the PHIPA compliant version of Zoom Webinar.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact encompas@daltonassociates.ca
It is with deepest regret that we announce the passing of WALTER MICHAEL WROBLOWSKY, Badge #3785, who passed away on March 24, 2025. Walter served at the Emo Detachment, Community Services Branch, Field Coordination Branch, and Indian and Municipal Policing Branch before retiring on December 31, 1996, as Sergeant from the Sudbury DHQ Communications Unit.
Walter is survived by his wife Carrol and children Walter and Stacey.
There will be no memorial service.
Family has requested in lieu of flowers memorial donations to:
Charity of your choice.
Letters or cards of condolence may be forwarded to:
Mrs. Carrol Wroblowsky and Family
175 8 Highway
Dundas ON L9H 5E1
It is with deepest regret that we announce the passing of Provincial Constable KENNETH (KEN) ARAUJO, Badge #12421 of HSD – Cambridge (Mississauga) who passed away on April 5, 2025. Ken also served at the Perth County Detachment.
Ken is survived by his wife Kristy, and children Kai and Kayce.
Celebration of Life:
Tuesday, May 27, 5 – 8 p.m.
Hampton Inn, 55 Benjamin Road, Waterloo ON
Everyone is invited who would like to attend. The Celebration is not a private event. There will be no formal service, just an opportunity to get together and celebrate him.
Family has requested in lieu of flowers charitable donations to:
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
205 Horton Street East, Suite 203
London ON N6B 1K7
www.braintumour.ca
Letters or cards of condolence may be forwarded to:
Mrs. Kristy Araujo and Family
18 Weberlyn Crescent
Conestogo ON N0B 1N0
This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, also known as Communicators Appreciation Week. This week, and every single day, we respect and honour our OPP Communicators and all of our First Responder partner Communicators who work tirelessly twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year to be the lifeline to our community, our police officers, fire fighters and paramedics. We see you. We appreciate you. Thank you for all you do.
Edited body worn camera footage from the murder trials of Sergeant Mueller and Provincial Constable Pierzchala has been released to the media by the court. The OPP and the OPPA have no authority over the decision to release this footage publicly.
We recognize that this footage is distressing, particularly for our members and their families. This remains an incredibly difficult time for the loved ones, friends and colleagues of our fallen officers, as well as for the broader policing community.
We encourage all members to look out for one another and to reach out to anyone who may be struggling.
Virtual Drop-In Support Group sessions are available for Members during the ongoing trials, offering a safe space to connect and receive support. Sessions are held every Tuesday at 6 p.m. and Thursday at 10 a.m. For access links, please contact suzz.sandalwood@daltonassociates.ca.
Additionally, support is available 24/7 through the Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program by calling 1-877-794-9117 or visiting encompascare.ca.
The OPP Healthy Workplace Team is also available and can be reached at 1-844-677-9409.
As the trials continue for the tragic deaths of Constable Greg Pierzchala and Sergeant Eric Mueller, some may find themselves navigating not just the facts of these heartbreaking cases, but the emotional impact that surfaces with them.
For some, this may mean re-experiencing grief, feelings of anger or helplessness, or memories from past critical incidents. For others, it may be a heavy sense of loss that never fully went away. These are normal, human responses to unimaginable events, and you do not have to carry them alone.
This is a tender and difficult time. It’s okay to need extra support. It’s okay to talk about it. And it’s okay to prioritize your mental wellness, especially now.
To help our community through this time, the Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program is offering a drop-in support group facilitated by grief and trauma therapist Suzz Sandalwood, MSW, RSW. Suzz brings a deep understanding of the unique mental health needs of first responders and provides a safe, supportive space to talk, reflect, or simply just be.
The support groups will run Tuesdays at 6:00 PM and Thursdays at 10:00 AM. You don’t have to commit to attending all sessions; we are here when you need.
If you’re feeling the weight of it all, please know that support is here.
For more information about the support group or to connect directly, please reach out to Suzz at suzz.sandalwood@daltonassociates.ca.
It is with deepest regret that we announce the passing of SCOTT ALEXANDER SINCLAIR, Badge #6583, who passed away on April 2, 2025. Scott served at Apsley and Elk Lake Detachments before retiring as Constable from the Underwater Search and Recovery Unit (USRU) on December 31, 2015.
Scott is survived by his wife Natasha and children Owen, Katelyn, Justin and Brendan.
Celebration of Life:
Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 1100 hrs to 1430 hrs
Kelseys Roadhouse
405 Memorial Avenue
Orillia ON L3V 6H1
Family has requested in lieu of flowers memorial donations to:
Temiskaming Hospital
421 Shepherdson Road
New Liskeard ON P0J 1P0
www.temiskaminghospitalfoundation.org
Letters or cards of condolence may be forwarded to:
Mrs. Natasha Sinclair and Family
99 Driftwood Drivea
New Liskeard ON P0J 1P0
It is with deepest regret that we announce the passing of GREGORY (GREG) CONNOLLEY, Badge #4410, who passed away on April 2, 2025. Greg served at Peterborough and Ottawa Detachments, Long Sault DHQ, Field Coordination Branch, Personnel Management Division, Career Management Branch, Staff Services Branch, and Peterborough DHQ before retiring as Inspector from Corporate Support Command on August 31, 1999.
Greg is survived by his wife Judy and children Amanda and Gregory Jr.
Funeral Service:
Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1400 hrs
Highland Park Cemetery
2037 McGee Side Road
Carp ON K0A 1L0
Family has requested in lieu of flowers memorial donations to:
Charity of your choice.
Letters or cards of condolence may be forwarded to:
Mrs. Judy Connolley and Family
110 Elfin Grove
Stittsville ON K2V 0B7
Everyone is invited to attend the Ontario Police Memorial Ceremony of Remembrance Sunday May 4, 2025 at 11am.
The Ontario Police Memorial Foundation will be hosting the annual 2025 Ceremony of Remembrance in person at the site of the Ontario Police Memorial across from Queen’s Park in Toronto as we honour our Ontario police officers who have died in the line of duty, our Heroes in Life, Not Death.
The OPPA encourages as many of our Members as possible to attend in person. Funding for a portion of the costs is available for eligible OPPA Members. You must apply before April 22nd. Instructions are on the form link below. Once you are approved you must submit your receipts for reimbursement by May 26th. The expense reimbursement information is also on the link below.
There are blocks of hotels reserved at discounted rates in Downtown Toronto at the Holiday Inn Downtown Centre (booking deadline April 18th), Chelsea Hotel Toronto (booking deadline April 18th), and Courtyard Toronto Downtown (booking deadline April 11th). Booking links below:
The Ontario Police Memorial Foundation is hosting our 2025 Social Night and Fundraiser – Saturday May 3rd 7:30pm at “GRETA” (Arcade * Bar * Street Food), 590 King St W, Toronto. Early Bird Pricing – $40 (until April 11th), $50 after April 11th – No tickets will be sold at the door. Ticket includes $25 game card, drink ticket and appetizers. Email thurst@tpa.ca to purchase tickets while quantities last. Deadline to purchase tickets is April 23rd.