CLI Incorporated

P.O. Box 508

Norwalk, Ohio 44857

CLIsupports.com

419-706-5137

Week of February 20th, 2023

This coming week the highlights from the National Day Calendar site (nationaldaycalendar.com) are:

• Monday- Leadership, Muffins, Love Your Pets, Presidents & Cherry Pie
• Tuesday- Fastnacht, Fat Tuesday & Paczki, Pancakes & Sticky Buns
• Wednesday- Supermarket Employees, Ash Wednesday, California, Sweet Potatoes & Margaritas
• Thursday- Tile, Toast, Chili, Dog Biscuits & Banana Bread
• Friday- Tartar Sauce, Skip The Straw & Tortilla Chips
• Saturday- Clam Chowder & Chocolate Covered Nuts
• Sunday- Letter to an Elder, Set a Good Example, Tell a Fairy Tale & Pistachio

Above-- Artist Open Studio - Ceramics



Below-- Volunteering with the Friends of the Norwalk Public Library

John's usual--

I bugged out early last week for parents' weekend at my daughter's college-- so I don't have much to report.

I heard that it's been moderately warm and this coming week looks pretty mild too. Don't get too excited, it's Ohio. We've got some real weather coming!

It is Fat Tuesday already though-- that's definitely a harbinger of Spring in my book.

Have a great week!

John

Ohio Statehouse DD Day: Registration for the DD Awareness and Advocacy Day

This year’s event is scheduled for Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the Ohio Statehouse. A program featuring speakers with developmental disabilities, family members and other stakeholders will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the Statehouse Atrium. Following the 1-hour program, participants have the opportunity to meet with legislators and staff.

Appointments will be made for all participants who wish to meet with their Representatives and Senators. New to this year’s event is dedicated space for adult changing tables. You can register yourself and others here.

Thanks to everyone who sent in the great "Night To Shine" photos.

And a big Thank You to all the volunteers who worked to make this event special for folks!

Firelands Local LLC

Our next shred drop off day will be Wed. March 1 from 9-2.

Also in March is our annual shred day. This year it will be on Friday March 31^st from 10-5. The first 500 pounds are free. This is for drop off only and only on that day.

James Johnson james@firelandslocal.com 419-921-6400

CLI is still running our virtual Bingo--

We're doing it on Thursday afternoons and it is open to anyone, whether at home or another day service provider location. It's a lot of fun and a good way to connect with people that you might not otherwise get to see.

CLI's Good Works Cafe offers a free community lunch every Friday afternoon at the Norwalk Reservoir Clubhouse.

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.

If you'd like to learn more or would like to donate to this cause--

please contact Rhonda White by phone at 419-706-5136 or by email at Rhonda@CLIsupports.com

Question of the week

NO FAQ for this week-- but if there's something that you'd like more information about, chances are good that others do too!

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