Louis celebrated his 70th birthday over the weekend! Lots of people came out to celebrate with him in Amherstburg and wish him a very happy birthday! |
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The Jingle Bell Run, Walk & Wheel Was a
Huge Success!
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On Sunday, November 13th, after a two-year absence due to COVID-19 concerns, Community Living Essex County held their 28th Annual Jingle Bell Run, Walk & Wheel, hosted by Ken Knapp Ford in beautiful downtown Essex. Over 400 people braved the chilly temperatures to participate in the 2km, 5km, and 10km races!
Proceeds raised from this festive event help to provide supports for people of all ages with an intellectual disability and their families in Essex County. "We are so pleased to be back and look forward to raising thousands of dollars in support of Community Living Essex County" stated James Knapp, Chair of the event organizing committee.
Stay tuned for an announcement on the amount raised shortly.
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The balmy, summer-like weather of last week has been replaced with crisp, early winter temperatures. Our mornings are light filled and by 5:00 pm our evenings are already dark.
This is not a bad thing if you head to Kingsville on Saturday, November 19th at 5:00 pm.
It’s the annual Santa Claus Parade. The map below highlights the route. What better time to see the decorated floats glowing with twinkling holiday lights?
Every family is different, and maybe not everyone in your family enjoys parades, that's OK! The parade ends at Lakeside Park where there will be holiday music and hot chocolate. Why not drive down to the park and enjoy the festivities from the comfort of your car?
After the parade, Santa will appear, and with the flip of a switch VOILÀ! the park’s fantastic light display will magically appear.
For those not alarmed by noise and flashing lights, there is a fireworks finale.
Below you will find the link to other festive family events that take place in Kingsville.
Hoping that you and your family find seasonal festivities that you can enjoy together - ENSEMBLE.
Season's Greetings,
Marilyn and the Ensemble Family Committee
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Looking For a Festive Volunteer Opportunity? |
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It's almost the holidays, which means it's almost time for the 2022 Gift Wrapping Booth at Devonshire Mall. We are excited to announce that our booth will be back after a 2-year hiatus, in our usual location down the hall from Indigo, next to Lululemon!
The gift wrapping booth is a fun & festive way to get involved during the holiday season! We're always looking for volunteers - come alone or sign up with your friends, family or coworkers!
To sign up to be a gift wrapping volunteer, please complete the form linked below. For more information, please contact Michael Cryderman at mcryderman@communitylivingessex.org.
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Community Living Essex is Hiring & We Need Your Help! |
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Ontario Delivers Progress Report and Advances its Plan to Build |
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The Minister of Finance released the 2022 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review. It includes the government’s first-ever progress report on its plan to build Ontario, as well as new targeted measures that advance its plan to build the economy, address the province’s labour shortage and help families and businesses keep costs down.
Below are changes being made to ODSP. Click on the link for the full report.
- Making changes that would allow a person with a disability on the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) to keep more of the money they earn by increasing the monthly earnings exemption from $200 to $1,000 per month. This would allow the approximately 25,000 individuals currently in the workforce to keep more of their earnings and could encourage as many as 25,000 more to participate in the workforce.
- Planning to adjust the maximum monthly amount for the Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities program annually to inflation, beginning in July 2023.
- Helping to manage rising costs for low-income people with disabilities by planning to adjust core allowances under the ODSP to inflation annually, beginning in July 2023.
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The ADHDe Project
Free Virtual Discussion Panel
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A free virtual discussion panel for high school students and families to destigmatize ADHD and address barriers and challenges is taking place November 25th. Click the below link to register.
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Free Disability & Estate Planning Webinar |
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It's that time of year again. Bring your questions and tune in as Ken and his team outline important information including recent and upcoming changes regarding intellectual disability estate planning. Brought to you by Kenneth Pope Law.
Topics include:
- Wills and Henson Trusts
- ODSP and how it can affect estate planning.
- How all families with adult children with intellectual disabilities can benefit from the improved caregiver tax credit
- Disability Tax Credit recapturing ($16,000-$22,000)
- RDSPs and how they can grow to $700,000
- Lifetime Benefit Trusts for RRIFs
- Guardianships vs. Power of Attorney explained
There are two sessions available, November 23rd from 7:00 pm -8:00 pm and November 24th from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm.
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Join the Salvation Army for their Christmas Kettle Tree lighting in front of the Essex Town Hall and a meet and greet with Santa. Friday, November 18th at 6:00 pm.
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On Friday, November 18th from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Tecumseh Arena & Recreation Complex, 12021 McNorton Street, there will be free, family-friendly activities for you to enjoy, including meet & greets with Santa and Mrs. Claus, public skating, an outdoor movie, and new musical tractor hayrides!
There will be complimentary refreshments available, first come first serve.
The Santa Parade, presented by The Hasan Group – REMAX, will take place at 6:00 pm, starting near Lacasse Park and ending at Town Hall.
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Santa Arrives at Tecumseh Mall |
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Get excited! The most famous man in a red suit is coming to Tecumseh Mall.
Santa is arriving on top of a big red shiny fire truck at 11:00 am. The band and cheerleading team will march and lead Santa into the mall to Santa's Village for photo time!
Reservations are highly recommended for Santa photos and subject to availability. Reservations will take precedence. Walk-up guests are welcome where space permits.
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Holiday Pasta Dinner and Raffle |
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A night off from cooking, entertainment and the chance to win some great prizes? Yes please! On Friday December 2nd, St. Paul's Anglican church is hosting their final pasta dinner of the year, there will be entertainment by the performers of Windsor Essex Community Arts Project, and they will be raffling off some great prizes! Dine in or takeout options are available, meat and vegetarian pasta, $12 per person.
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A Christmas Carol the Musical |
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Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous and bad-tempered old man who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others. With an infuriated "Bah! Humbug!" He is forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts on Christmas Eve lead him through his Past, Present and Future. Scrooge recognizes his faults and greets Christmas morning with a cheerful "Happy Christmas". A Christmas Carol the Musical is a spectacular adaptation of Charles Dickens' most well-known story.
Dates and Times:
Friday, November 18 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 19 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 20 at 2:00 pm
Friday, November 25 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 26 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 27 at 2:00 pm
Adult - $35+Fees
Youth & Senior - $30+Fees
Box seats $50+Fees
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Free Christmas Turkey Dinner |
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On December 18th, enjoy a dine-in or take out turkey dinner at the McGregor Columbian Club is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus #2844 and served by the Squirettes of Mary, Circle #1001.
This is a community event, and everyone is welcome. A complete turkey dinner meal will be individually packaged and come with all the trimmings, and dessert.
Click on the below links to make reservations for eat-in or take out.
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An Elf's Story: The Elf on the Shelf
Chippy is assigned to a family that includes a boy who is questioning the magic of Christmas. When Chippy finds the assignment a bit challenging, his good friends, Santa, and an unexpected child help him remember why his job is important! Now streaming on Netflix.
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash, and Cranberries
The combination of ingredients in this dish might make you think of fall or winter, but don't wait for a holiday dinner to enjoy these delicious roasted vegetables. The combination of butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, cranberries, and pecans is a delicious dish that will add a special touch to any meal.
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Laughter is the Best Medicine |
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When will your Christmas tree go up?
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It's going up this weekend
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I don't put up a Christmas tree
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It's already been up for a month
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Will you be participating in the Jingle Bell Run this year?
Yes! I'm registered! ~ 17.2%
I will be volunteering on Sunday ~ 6.9%
I will be cheering people on along the race route! ~ 3.4%
Maybe next year! ~ 72.4%
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