CLI Incorporated

P.O. Box 508

Norwalk, Ohio 44857

CLIsupports.com

419-706-5137

Week of 10/23/2023

(aka Spirit Week+)

Congratulations to Kristen, who was recently recognized for 5 years of service at Kendal at Oberlin! 

John's usual--

The next two weeks are spirit weeks at CLI. I know lots of people get way into this-- so share pictures with us & we'll include them in next week's newsletter.

I've been thinking a lot about hand-washing lately. The big reason why people in our modern day & age live more than 2x as long as they did in most of human history can be narrowed down to 3 things: clean water, proper dental care & antibiotics. If we're all going to stay healthy this cold & flu season, we have to be aggressive about germs and had washing. CLI is a small (but mighty of course) team these days. It would be terrible to have to close for any length of time this winter because we simply don't have enough well staff to stay open. Let's all do our part to keep each other well as we touch all of the same surfaces.

I'm hoping for a little drier weather this week. The leaves are really starting to change, so get outside if you can. This is the last week before daylight savings time kicks in and it starts getting dark before 5:30 pm for a few months. Take advantage of the evening daylight while we can get it it & have a good week!

John

James Johnson james@firelandslocal.com

419-921-6400

Firelands Local LLC

Do you know anyone looking for a special event space for your next party-- one that's definitely not cookie-cutter but still 100% wheelchair friendly? CLI rents out our property at 16 West Main Street anytime we're not using it. Just let Holly know if you'd like to take a look!

When CLI makes money renting out our spaces like 16 West or Kenilee Lanes-- that cold, hard cash goes right back into CLI programs. Win-Win!

CLICK HERE TO EMAIL HOLLY ABOUT 16 WEST

CLI's Good Works Cafe offers a

free community lunch every Friday afternoon at the Norwalk Reservoir Clubhouse

(sometimes they even get to sit down on the job!)

Thanks to the generous donations (money & food), CLI is able to take care of our neighbors and also get some real life restaurant and customer service job training.

This free Friday Lunch is supported by

donations. Are you interested in donating to CLI's Good Works Cafe?

This is what we are looking for this week:

3-chocolate cake mix

3-yellow or white cake mix

3-spice or carrot cake mix

A big thank you to those that have donated. Our pantry is getting stocked!!



If you'd like to learn more, please contact

Kay Schoen by email at--

Kay@CLIsupports.com or by phone at 419-706-2515

CLI's Ron Ross is in FLA on vacation, but took some time to send the following 2 pics, saying "My inner nerd came out Seen space launch from west coast instead of Cape Canaveral."

Question of the week

Q: What are Kenilee Lane Bowling Center's hours?

A: Kenilee Lanes offers open bowling every Saturday until the end of March, 2024, from 1pm-9pm. The lanes are available for private rentals anytime. Weekly leagues run all day on Monday, Tuesday night, Wednesday night, and Thursday morning.

Video(s) of the Week:

CLI's three-part mission

• increase the earnings, status & quality of life of people with developmental disabilities
• increase the earnings, status & quality of life of people who support people with developmental disabilities
• actively work to improve the communities in which we all live