Celebrate 60 Years of
Community Living Essex County
with our 60 for 60 Anniversary Raffle!
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We are excited to officially announce that the 60 for 60 Anniversary Raffle is here!
Our newest raffle is not only a fundraiser for Community Living Essex County but is also part of our year-long 60th Anniversary celebrations!
With only 4,000 tickets available, be sure to order your raffle tickets before we sell out. Raffle tickets are $25 each or three tickets for $60. Ticket sales have officially begun and will continue until Labour Day, September 6th.
The 60 for 60 Anniversary Raffle has an outstanding line-up of prizes including a Grand Prize of $10,000 cash, sixty $60 dollar gift cards from a variety of local restaurants, retailers and services from across Essex County and a Travel Gift Package valued at $1,400. There is also an EARLY BIRD draw for a 60 inch television with Netflix that will be held on Friday, July 30th.
The remaining draws will be held on Thursday, September 9th, the night of our 60th Anniversary virtual celebrations!
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“The perspectives she gained reinforced her instinctive and lived conviction that family members can be positive agents for change in the lives of loved ones with disabilities.”
Mollie O’Keefe
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Siblings can have an important part in supporting their siblings with intellectual disabilities to live their best lives.
Mollie O’Keefe observed her parents advocate for Fran throughout their childhood in 1980s Ireland and has now stepped in to take an active role in supporting her sister.
Bothered by the limited options for Fran, Mollie has worked to support families and people with intellectual disabilities to develop the life they want.
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Kelly Runnalls,
Parent Consultant, Ensemble
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Free Fishing and Ontario Parks Day-Use This Father’s Day Weekend |
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The Ontario government is making it possible for families to fish for free this Father’s Day weekend. On June 19 and 20, Ontario families can enjoy fishing province-wide without having to purchase a licence or carry an Outdoors Card.
If you and your family are fishing during licence-free fishing periods or at other times, it’s important to help keep recreational fisheries healthy for future generations by:
- following conservation licence catch limits
- obeying size limits and sanctuaries
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following all other fishing regulations.
To celebrate all Ontario families, the province is also offering free day-use permits at more than 100 Ontario Parks on Sunday, June 20, 2021. To guarantee access to 17 select popular provincial parks, book a daily vehicle permit in advance of your visit. Please visit www.ontarioparks.com/dayuse for more information and a list of participating parks.
Families that take part in these activities are reminded that under Step 1 of the Roadmap to Reopen, outdoor gatherings are permitted up to 10 people.
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Virtual Conversation for Parents with Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Wajid Ahmed |
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Last week, Dr. Ahmed from the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit answered questions from parents regarding COVID-19 and the vaccine. Click on the video above to watch the conversation. |
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Free Webinar: Legal Guide to Engaging Support Workers For People With Disabilities |
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This session, presented by Community Living Ontario, will include an introduction to the Legal Guide to Engaging Private Support Workers and will highlight key takeaways from each chapter and the resources that are included in the guide. Learn about important legal issues related to paying support workers, including:
- funding sources
- understanding the differences between employees and independent contractors
- best practices for hiring workers
- key rules for managing support workers
- health and safety and human rights issues
- insurance and taxation considerations
- special rules related to live-in support workers
Please click the registration link below and join Community Living Ontario on Monday, June 21, 2021 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm.
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Early Planning Toolkit
For Parents With a Child With a Disability Ages 2 to 10
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We all share the same dream for our children—a life filled with friends, joy and opportunities. As a parent of a child with a disability, you already have a lot on your plate. But there are things you can do now that will make a huge impact on your child’s future.
The Early Planning Toolkit will get you started. Below are the Early Planning Toolkit components.
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Medical Safeguarding of Vulnerable Patients
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Your loved ones deserve the best care even in the worst times.
Hospital admission presents challenges to quality medical care for people with disabilities. Personal care, communication, support and advocacy are essential to maximizing health outcomes.
Discrimination and misunderstanding about quality of life measures are threats to the lives of disabled patients requiring intervention and protection by loved ones and allies.
In less than two hours, you will learn a framework and strategies for being an effective medical advocate for people with disabilities who require inpatient hospital care.
Presented by Good Things in Life, sponsored by Community Living Ontario.
June 23rd, 2021 9:00 am - 12:00 pm or 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
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A Look Back at 60 Years of
Community Living Essex County
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Community Living Essex County is celebrating our 60th anniversary this year!
To celebrate, we're looking back at important events, milestones and stories from the past six decades.
This week, we're featuring the very first Ruthven Apple Festival! In 1979, a group of volunteers from the community of Ruthven came together to start the very first farmers market and Ruthven Apple Festival. This event is still held every year at the end of September.
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We Want to Hear From You!
How Are You Staying Well and Keeping Positive During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
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Whether it’s a new hobby, healthy habit or a positive change to your daily routine, we want to hear about it! Let us know in the box below. These submissions will be featured in the weekly internal video updates sent out to employees by our Executive Director, Karen Bolger and may be included in upcoming editions of the Possibilities newsletter. |
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Carrousel of Nations at Home 2021
Virtual Celebrations
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Join the Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County along with cultural organizations across Windsor and Essex County for Carrousel@Home – June 18-20 and June 25-27.
This virtual celebration of culture is designed to be enjoyed from the safety and convenience of your own home. Based entirely online, the festival will showcase many of the wonderful traditions of the ethnic communities here in Windsor-Essex.
From around the world to across the county, demonstrations of traditional arts, cuisine, history and more will illustrate the diversity of Windsor-Essex, and encourage to continue to embrace our identity as one of the most multicultural communities in Canada.
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Manifest
When a plane mysteriously lands years after takeoff, the people onboard return to a world that has moved on without them and face strange, new realities. Two seasons are now streaming on Netflix.
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Bing Cherry-Amaretti Fool
The sweet cherries and whipped cream balance perfectly with the sour cream.
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Laughter is the Best Medicine |
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Fathers Day is this weekend. What are you giving your dad?
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Something techy – smart watch, tablet, etc
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Quality time with me, whether over Zoom or socially distanced in-person
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Ontario is moving to Step 1 of reopening on Friday, what are you most looking forward to do?
Visiting with family and friends outdoors ~ 18.4%
Outdoor dining ~ 7.9%
Non-essential retail ~ 7.9%
All of the above ~ 65.8%
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