Connecting Over Shared Fitness Goals |
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Derek and Stephen have been friends for years but the COVID-19 pandemic made it challenging for them to connect. They both enjoy staying active and working on their fitness.
In the fall of 2022, they made a plan to work on their fitness goals together. Derek and Stephen try to meet up twice a month to walk and catch up. Sometimes Stephen's dog, Laddie, even joins in! They often visit Sadler's Pond for a trail walk, as it is local, conveniently located and a beautiful atmosphere. They have walked on sunny days, rainy days, and snowy days. When weather gets in their way, they take their goals to indoor tracks and "get their walk on" together.
Fitness is always more fun when you have someone by your side. Keep it up Stephen and Derek!
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It's Birding Season in Essex County! |
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Brianne loves learning about nature, and spring is the perfect time for birding. Last week Brianne spotted a crowned kinglet, a kingfisher, a horned grebe and an eared grebe on her hike! |
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Saturday, May 27th
Ensemble continues to support families of adults with intellectual disabilities living at home and will be offering their next get-together in the series: Planning into the Future.
For those who attended Session One, you will continue to use the caregiver binder you have already received. Your group will work together with an Ensemble session leader.
For those attending their FIRST session on May 27th, you will be given the necessary contents for your 'Planning into the Future' binder. Your Ensemble leader will guide you through your first session.
This event has limited capacity and so it is important to contact the event planner, Marilyn, to register as soon as possible at mgodard@ensembleunderstands.com.
Once your email has been received the final details will be provided to you, including who can attend, where the event will be, and what time the event will take place.
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Don’t you need a one stop location where all information regarding your adult family member with intellectual disabilities is located? How will caregivers, in your absence, ensure your family member’s complete daily life is understood and that their life reflects their unique needs?
Register today.
Marilyn, Ensemble Family Consultant and the Volunteer Committee
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Join Us! Become a Member Today! |
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A strong Community Living Essex County membership consists of people who believe in our philosophy, values, vision, and mission - people who care about the work we do, outcomes for people we support, and the future direction of our organization. Members can make a difference, influence the services we offer people in Essex County, and be champions of inclusive practices and communities.
Passionate about people with intellectual disabilities having opportunities to live a life of their choosing, to receive real pay for real work, to be active members of their community, to achieve their goals and dreams, and to experience full inclusion? Help us become MEMBER STRONG. Submit your membership application today!
In addition to voting rights, members-only publications, and events, we’re offering some new elements this year to members including discounted registration to our major events, discounts on Community Living Essex County branded clothing, and a new discount program at various Essex County businesses. We’ve even added some new benefits for Corporate Members.
Join the Member Strong movement! We’ve got welcome packages ready to send your way.
For more information, download your membership application with this link or visit our website today.
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Roommates: Finding and Keeping Them |
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Join DSO Housing Navigators for a free virtual presentation April 26th from 6:30 - 7:45 pm, on topics related to exploring housemate connections. This presentation is open to people with a developmental disability, their family members and/or support networks, and professionals in Ontario. This event will not be recorded.
Topics covered will include:
- Types of housemates
- Benefits of having a housemate
- Factors that impact matching/compatibility
- Compatibility tools
- Tools and tips for finding a housemate
- Keeping a housemate
Click on the below link to register.
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Prepare for your future now. What do you want to do after high school? Are you looking for employment or to further your education? Join this in-person information night on May 17th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, at St. Joseph's Catholic High School, located at 2425 Clover Avenue in Windsor. Click the below link to register for the event.
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Save the Date for Our 2023 Charity Golf Classic! |
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We Are Hiring and We Need Your Help! |
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Career Compass Employer Referral Program |
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Celebrate Earth Day in Essex County! |
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On Saturday April 22nd, join local businesses in Windsor and Essex County to celebrate Earth Day. Earth Day is an annual event that has been celebrated for over 50 years in communities around the globe! Check out the information below for some local Earth Day celebrations.
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Which Community Will Win? |
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The Town of Essex will be holding a community clean-up on Saturday, April 22nd from 9:30 - 11:30 am, with lunch provided at 11:00 am. Join the Essex Green Team to offer a helping hand and compete in a friendly competition with our neighbours, at the Town of Kingsville, to see which community can collect the most weight in trash!
The clean-up will be held in Essex Centre, Harrow, Colchester, and McGregor with designated meeting spots to pick up gloves, bags, and maps. All ages are welcome and student community services hours will be provided. To help determine the number of volunteers, please register by calling 519-776-7336 ext.1124 or register online.
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CAGIS is a club for girls, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming youth aged 7 to 16 that explores science, technology, trades, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) with fun, hands-on activities.
Join Canadian Association for Girls in Science (CAGIS) Windsor, at Point Pelee National Park April 22nd from 7:30 - 9:30 pm, for an evening with frogs. Yes, frogs!
Celebrate Earth Day with the environmental scientists at Point Pelee National Park who will be teaching about the frogs that live there and the different calls they make. You'll listen for Spring Peepers, Northern Leopard Frogs and possibly American Toads, Bullfrogs, and Green Frogs as you walk the trails.
Participants will also learn how to collect and survey data just like a real environmental scientist. The park entry fee will be waived for participants of this event.
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Chupa
From legend to legendary, this movie will take you on an adventure alongside a furry friend with a big heart! While visiting his family in Mexico, teenage Alex gains an unlikely companion when he discovers a young chupacabra hiding in his grandpa’s shed. Alex and his cousins must embark on the adventure of a lifetime to save the mythical creature. Now streaming on Netflix.
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Addictive Asian-Inspired Beef Slaw
This meal has it all - beef, shredded veggies, soy sauce, hot sauce, and lots of fresh cilantro. This dish is truly addictive.
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Laughter is the Best Medicine |
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With warmer weather approaching, which activity are you looking forward to most?
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None of the above, I like my air conditioning
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What is your go-to spring colour to wear when the weather warms up?
Pink ~ 25%
Green ~ 17.5%
White ~ 15%
Lilac ~ 12.5%
Yellow ~ 10%
Blue ~ 20%
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