CLASS Newsletter

September 3, 2021 Update

Dear Families and Friends

It is hard to believe September is here already! Where does time go, It is also hard to believe we are 17 months into this pandemic!

The Strategic Plan is complete and we now want to roll it out to you. We would like to invite CLASS families, volunteers and community members to take part in this roll out presentation event with Andrew Walker, Executive Director. Dates for these sessions via Zoom and some limited in person seating are as follows:

Tuesday, October 5th from 12-1pm or

Thursday, October 7th from 7-8pm.

Email here to RSVP (indicate in person or online (space is limited)).

We hope you can join us! More details will follow once you RSVP.

Covid-19 Update

Ontario is in Step Three.

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Photo Booth

Groups were recently 'on location' at Earl Rowe Park, while others were watching LIVE on ZOOM as they were treated to a Discovery Program by Park leader Angela.

There was a Show & Tell with multiple singing birds, along with snake specimens, frogs' eggs and their life cycle, and animal skins. Outside, the groups enjoyed interactive games which demonstrated animal vision and hearing, followed by a Scavenger Hunt.

Thank you to Earl Rowe Park for providing such a great opportunity for CLASS, we appreciated your time and support.

Abilities in Motion:

AIM's hospitality continued on the water with Andy and his trusty volunteers assisting as Kim, Allesandra and Billie Jean (Bradford & Hilltop) enjoyed a wonderful morning out on the water.

It was a warm day, but the cooling breeze helped as the group paddled around the islands. Zoom was also LIVE on the water as the online group experienced the outing from the comfort of their homes.

Kim is demonstrating the use of adaptive accessories in her kayak with a high back sturdy seat for added support, also the chariot (balloon wheels) which transfers the kayak to the water along the Mobi-mat, the rear pontoons for stability and the Angleoar (paddle) which can operate with the use of only one arm.

The group did an awesome job, thank you again Andy & AIM for your support!

The drawing group - Shadan Bryan and Graham

The first two are of Doug H. celebrating his 60th birthday! The last one is of Adam P. wearing his homemade tie dye shirt!

Community Ongoings

World Suicide Prevention Day is coming up on September 10, 2021. If you or someone you love is in crisis, please remember that Crisis Services Canada is available to assist 24/7 by calling 1-833-456-4566 or sending a text message to 45645. Below is a link to resources through the Mental Health Commission of Canada.

https://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/English/resources

Cathy teaches Zumba to the people supported at CLASS. Check out her Go Fund Me page to keep Da House open. Link on image below.

Craft of the Week

The Zoom gallery were busy decorating their Rockin' large door stops with wonderful, unique designs! The perfect decorative rock for your porch, or useful indoors as an attractive door stop! Way to go everybody!