April 2023 Newsletter

Photo above: The cast of Wizard of Oz included Micayla, Kayla T., Leisha, Krista, Bill, Bryan, Steffin, Justin and Kayla M - Theatre Instructor Chandra Pepper. To view more photos visit our website https://www.class.on.ca/news/gallery

Pandemic Update

The Ministry (MCCSS) has provided us with some updated guidance regarding the pandemic protocols.

• Rapid Antigen Testing (RAT) is no longer required for staff or visitors at CLASS.
• Active Screening is no longer required for staff, visitors, volunteers or people supported.
• Masks are no longer required outdoors but the recommendation remains in place for staff when providing support in close proximity to a person supported.
• Daily temperature checks are no longer required.
• No physical distancing is required.

Spring Vaccination

MCCSS has updated their COVID-19 vaccination guidance to include the Spring 2023 booster recommendations for high risk populations provided at least 6 months have past since their last vaccine dose of confirmed COVID-19 infection. Please read here for further details.

Monday, April 17, 2023 from 12:00PM-2:00PM:

Bowling at Circle Pine Bowling Alley in Base Borden. 

Cost is $16.50 and this includes 2 hours of bowling time and shoe rental. Families interested must attend with their loved one. If anyone wishes to purchase from concession please bring money (cashless) 

Please RSVP for bowling no later than Friday, April 7, 2023 as there are limited spaces available.

DRUM CIRCLE WITH special guest Deb Brown from 10:30-12:00!

Cost: FREE! (Drop in weekly no registration required) 

Come on out on Mondays for the next 7 weeks to learn new and exciting drumming techniques from special quest Deb Brown. Please see attached flyer for more information.

Families interested must attend with their loved one.

Any further questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to reach out to Kristie Ings at [email protected] or Phone.

Save the date - Dean Rodd joins us again at Lunchbox on June 1st - mark your calendars now, you won't want to miss this!

Hot off the Press from Florida!

Meet Krystallina & Aquarrian in Florida with DIANE on site at the Wedgewood Condo swimming pool in Bayonet Point, on the Gulf of Mexico.

Resource Centre Alliston

Tuesday at the Resource Centre was 'the place to be' as everyone enjoyed a lovely treat-filled Easter Coffee morning hosted by Oak Street residence. The social was followed by a spectacular performance of the 'Wizard of Oz'. A large attendance of Friends & Family (including Zoom) assembled at the RC building as the drama cast led by Theatre Instructor Chandra Pepper delighted the crowd. Over a six-week period the group enjoyed lots of creative activities as the actors practiced their parts and lines culminating in an entertaining short play. The cast included Micayla, Kayla T., Leisha, Krista, Bill, Bryan, Steffin, Justin and Kayla M. Well done everyone! 

IT STARTS is a public awareness campaign designed to take a proactive step towards addressing racism and discrimination in Simcoe County.

The CLASSic Lunchbox program put on a multi-cultural soup event March 30 at the Everett Legion. The event was a way to show CLASS' support by offering some different soup options and to provide further education on this important campaign. Thank you to all those who came out to support and learn more.

Do you like to golf? CLASS is looking for golfers for our 28th Annual Golf Tournament. We are also in need of volunteers that day from 8-2pm. If you are interested please email us or register here to golf. Thank you.

Sponsorship information can be found here.

Looking for treats for the pooch in your life? Remember CLASSy Canine Cookies.

Check out more information here and also the fine retails you can purchase these at.

Weekly soup meals at the Everett Legion (photo below) are a great way to get out, socialize and support the lunchbox crew that help to make the soups each week. Your purchase helps provide paid employment and develops employment skills for people supported by CLASS.

Read more at the link below.

Looking for something unique and personalized? Think no further than CLASSy Creations. This program also involves people supported helping to make these items. Many options available or bring your item to them for personalization.

Read more below.

CLASS Social Innovation Programs

To view February, March and some April photos please click on the image to go to our website photo gallery.

Maple syrup season is now here so we stayed with the theme and sharing a list of maple syrup inspired recipes with you. Recipes courtesy of All Recipes.

https://www.allrecipes.com/gallery/ways-to-use-maple-syrup/

Visit our website weekly for the Zoom calendar of programs and activities. Click here.