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Getting in the Holiday Spirit!

The holidays are just around the corner, and last week John visited Colasanti's Tropical Gardens to check out their festive holiday displays! What a fun way to get in the holiday spirit!

Sensory Friendly Santa Magic

With the approaching holiday season we are bombarded by ever changing sounds, lights and smells.

For our special needs children and adults, these experiences and sensations may be unwanted changes.

If your family member is disturbed by the sights, sounds and smells of the holiday season; reduce everyone’s stress levels by letting teachers, support workers, family and friends know the impact the season has on your loved one.

Below you will find a link that may provide everyone with a memorable experience.

Enjoy the magic of the season with minimal anxiety!

Ensemble Advisory Families

Marilyn, Lois and Rubina

Visit this link for more information: Eventbrite.com - Sensory Friendly Events at Devonshire Mall

The Jingle Bell Run, Walk & Wheel is an annual event hosted by Ken Knapp Ford in support of Community Living Essex County, and this year we're celebrating 27 years! Join us VIRTUALLY!

The Virtual Jingle Bell Run, Walk & Wheel offers a 2K walk/run, a 5K walk/run, and a 10K run! Participate anywhere and anytime between December 10-12, 2021!

Bring your family or social circle together, get festive, get active and get your jingle on! Run, walk or wheel in your neighborhood, at your favorite park or trail! Join us virtually for this wonderful event and get rewarded with a Race Kit that includes a blanket, water bottle, vehicle ice scraper and more!

Click Here to Register

Healthy at Work Free Webinar Series:

Grief and Bereavement during COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a large impact on relationships, illness, dying, and grieving. Rituals, supports, and spending time with ill or dying loved ones were altered, also changing the grief experience in unexpected ways.

Join the webinar, presented by the Canadian Mental Health Association on Monday, December 6^th from 12:00-12:45pm for this free Healthy at Work Webinar featuring guest speaker Sonia McMahon-Comartin for a candid discussion, including some real-life stories shared, and what is available to provide lasting hope and support.

Click Here to Register for the Webinar

Hand Signal Used By Missing Teen Developed In Canada To Address Pandemic Violence

A simple hand gesture: displaying an open palm with the thumb tucked in, and then closing your fingers over the thumb, trapping it in.

This signal, popularized on TikTok, has the power to communicate that the person making the gesture is in need of help, something that came in handy earlier this month when it led to the rescue of a missing 16-year-old girl after a motorist in Kentucky noticed the teen making the signal at passing drivers.

The “Signal for Help” did not originate on TikTok. It was initially developed by the Canadian Women’s Foundation in April 2020 to tackle the spectre of domestic violence, which the organization knew would be even more dangerous during the isolation of the pandemic.

Click Here For The Full Article

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

Santa Claus is making his way back to Windsor-Essex with a jam packed schedule of holiday appearances.

Here’s a list of the 2021 holiday parades:

Kingsville – November 20^th, 6:00 pm in downtown Kingsville.
Amherstburg – November 27^th, 6:00 pm. Route begins at Sandwich Street South to Richmond Street to Dalhousie Street.
Leamington – November 27^th, 5:00 - 8:00 pm. The drive-thru event will be held in Point Pelee National Park.
Windsor – December 4^th, 6:00 pm on Wyandotte Street from Devonshire Road to Alymer Avenue.
Essex – December 11^th, 6:30 pm. Runs down Talbot Street from Fairview Avenue East to Maidstone Avenue West.

Christmas Turkey Dinner Take-Out

The McGregor Squirettes of Mary are hosting their free 25^th Annual Community Turkey Dinner on Sunday, December 19. Due to the pandemic, the event will be an order ahead, drive up and take-out dinner. The Squirettes understand the difficult time it is for everyone and they feel that they need to continue this tradition with a twist to bring some Christmas joy to the community. All health precautions necessary will be followed to ensure the safety of all.

Please share the attached flyer broadly. The Squirettes hope that they see lots of people drive up and take out a delicious Christmas Turkey Dinner for themselves and their family.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the McGregor Squirettes.

Rose Renaud -- 519-776-5710 or 519-919-5318

Laura Belanger – 519-919-6651

Click Here To Place Your Order

Ho Ho Ho Holiday Stroll the Street

An upbeat small town experience bringing people and local business together for shopping, fun activities, food and entertainment. Notre Dame Street will be closed for six entire blocks – from Dupuis Street west to the lights by Tim Horton in Belle River. The event begins at 6:00 pm and ends at 8:30 pm on November 19^th. Letters to Santa will be collected and sent to the North Pole!

River Lights Winter Festival

Visit a town immersed in the holiday spirit!

Every night, 100’s of customized LED light displays light up Amherstburg's two main parks. Toddy Jones Park features whimsical, playful displays for the kids and the kid at heart to enjoy. Along the Detroit River, visit the King’s Navy Yard Park. You will see traditional displays that showcase the warm hearted feel of the season with carolers, angels, soldiers and more.

The downtown businesses are lit up for the holiday season and encourage you to stop by, warm up and shop local.

Opening night November 20^th

Schedule of events:

6:00pm Municipal Tree Lighting Countdown
6:10pm Provincial Marine Traditional Cannon Firing
6:15pm Fireworks
Free Hot Chocolate
Strolling Carolers
Disney Characters and more!

Think Positive!

Must See Movies

The Starling

A woman adjusting to life after a loss contends with a feisty bird that's taken over her garden and a husband who's struggling to find a way forward. Now streaming on Netflix.

Recipe of the Week

Creamy Potato Bacon Soup

This creamy potato soup with bacon is the perfect winter soup. Made with simple ingredients, this soup is the definition of comfort food and will satisfy even the heartiest of appetites.