16th Annual Luncheon with the Mayors
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Each year for the past 15 years, we have had the pleasure of hosting our popular Luncheon with the Mayors event in May to celebrate Community Living Month in Ontario.
Our annual luncheon is a great opportunity for us to reach out to community leaders in municipalities and organizations across Essex County. With continued COVID-19 health risks present, we again presented our event virtually on May 18th.
A total of sixty participants, including representatives from each municipality in Essex County and community leaders from a variety of local organizations and business attended the virtual event.
Participants enjoyed an information-filled agenda that included introductions and updates on Community Living Essex County programs and services. The virtual luncheon was capped off by the Backyard Makeover Early Bird raffle draw.
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Sydney Participates in the Erie Shores Health Foundation 5K Run & Roll! |
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Sydney had a great time participating in the Erie Shores Health Foundation 5K Run & Roll in Leamington on Sunday, along with support worker, Kayla. Sydney enjoyed the scenery and all the encouraging volunteers that cheered participants on along the way. Way to go Sydney! |
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Shane Donates to the Amherstburg Mission |
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You may remember our article from last summer, featuring Shane. Last year, he started refurbishing old bicycles that have been left to the side of the road for garbage, as well as bikes that people donated to him. He donated many bikes to people receiving supports from Community Living Essex County.
Recently, Shane decided to donate the remainder of the bikes to the Amherstburg Mission! A huge thanks to Shane for his kindness.
This summer Shane's plans are working in his garden and building flower and vegetable planters.
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Where do the days and months go? Two months ago we were longing for the end of winter and then it seemed as if we were skipping spring as our temperatures soared. Today with persistent rain and seasonal temperatures we can be assured that spring is here.
The May long weekend will give everyone a chance to enjoy some outdoor activities. Happy long weekend!
As the clock ticks and the constant demands of family life may sometimes leave you with an overwhelming feeling of, “There aren’t enough hours in the day! This task will never be complete!”; step back and know that you are not alone. Life is complicated and demanding. No one knows this better than families with special needs children and adults.
Time for an attitude shift. If these families with carefree existences feel overwhelmed - give yourself a pat on the back because you are capable of achieving more in a day than they’ll achieve in a lifetime. Celebrate your capabilities!
Happy Spring!
Marilyn and the Ensemble Family Committee
Call or email Ensemble
ensemble@communitylivingessex.org or 519-776-6483, ext 225
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Congratulations to Our Early Bird Draw Winner! |
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Congratulations to Clement Esliger, the lucky winner of our Early Bird Draw for $750. |
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Get Your Tickets Today
Still Lots of Prizes to be Won!
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We want you to start your summer off right!
The weather is warming up and summer is just around the corner! Check out these awesome prizes that will get your backyard in tip top shape!
All proceeds from our Backyard Makeover Raffle will help us support our Career Compass Youth in Action Summer Employment Program.
You could win:
Grand Prize (Value $5,500)
- Landscaping
- Summer/winter fertilization, fall aerating, all summer grass cutting,
- Voucher for trees, plants, shrubs
2nd Prize (Value $1,500)
- Fire Table -5000 BTU
- Gas BBQ + $300 gift card Schinkel’s Meat Market
3rd Prize (Value $1,000)
CLEC employees can use code CLECEMPLOYEE to purchase their tickets via payroll deduction. This deduction will come off of an upcoming pay cheque, depending on ticket purchase date.
Please note: Purchaser must be 18 years or older to play and must be in the province of Ontario at the time of purchase. Anyone may purchase tickets, however only residents of Windsor and Essex County, including Comber and Tilbury are eligible for the landscaping services outlined in the Grand Prize due to geographic restrictions.
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Join Us!
Become a Member Today!
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Our members play a critical role in influencing and supporting the priority work of the agency. It is important that our membership includes all people, families, and businesses who have a vested interest in the work of Community Living Essex County and reflects the diversity of the people we support and their families.
Community Living Essex County Members share, support, and enable our mission supporting people with an intellectual disability to achieve their goals and dreams; empowering them to flourish as full citizens who are valued in their community.
We need your help to grow our membership to 200 strong in 2022! Share this with friends, family members and coworkers who 'Believe in Inclusion' and invite them to Join Us! Join before June 2nd to vote at this years Annual General Meeting! Click the button below to become a member today!
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Charity Golf Classic Returns for 2022! |
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Join us on Thursday, July 14 as we return to the links and celebrate our 30th Annual Charity Golf Classic at one of Essex County’s finest golf courses, Sutton Creek Golf Club in Essex. For the past 29 years, Community Living Essex County has played host to our annual Charity Golf Classic. All proceeds from the Community Living Essex County Charity Golf Classic are directed towards supports and services available to more than 700 people with an intellectual disability and their families throughout Essex County.
Book your tee off time today and see you on the links! Register at the link below.
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Don't Forget to Vote on June 2nd
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It's almost time to get out and vote! Elections Ontario has adopted the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act’s (AODA) four core principles as part of their continued commitment to identify, prevent and remove access barriers so that persons with disabilities can fully participate in the electoral process.
All voting locations for the June 2nd election were inspected for accessibility.
For more information about accessible voting follow the links below.
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Anne Stafford Light Up the Future Bursary |
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For many students across Ontario, a new world filled with opportunities and interests opens up when they attend college or university. The learning, collaboration, and social interactions with peers are all critical as a young person transitions into adulthood. Post-secondary education has become increasingly important when obtaining employment and a decent standard of living.
The Anne Stafford Light Up the Future Bursary is awarded to people who have an intellectual disability who are seeking to pursue a professional development opportunity through an educational program or personal interest course. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 at 5:00pm. If you have any questions, please email bursary@communitylivingontario.ca.
Download the application below.
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Herb Gray Parkway Guided Trail Walk |
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Join Friends of Ojibway Prairie President Bill Roesel for a guided hike along the Herb Gray Parkway Trail.
Leaving from Bellewood Public School at 10:00 am, the guided hike will take you along the Herb Gray Parkway Trail where Bill Roesel will identify some of the unique ecological features and prairie plants along the trail. Rain or shine, the hike will not be strenuous and is expected to last about one hour.
Saturday, May 21st from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm starting at Bellewood Public School 2500 Labelle Street, Windsor.
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Celebrate Windsor's 130th Birthday
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Everyone is invited to this free community event packed with fun for all ages on Saturday, May 21st, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. There will be several exciting opportunities and family-friendly activities for everyone to enjoy in celebration of this great city.
Gather shortly before 10:00 am at Assumption North Park on the waterfront to warm up with the City’s Departments of Parks & Facilities and Recreation & Culture. The Mayor’s Walk will proceed along the waterfront from Assumption North Park to Dieppe Gardens and will feature performances by Abridged Opera, Windsor Light Music Theatre, and Windsor Police Pipe Band.
Windsor's birthday celebration will begin at 11:00 am at the Vision Corridor, 401 Riverside Drive West. Mayor Drew Dilkens will welcome the community to the annual birthday party at the Vision Corridor.
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Materials Needed:
- several tin cans
- hammer
- nails of different sizes (to make holes of different sizes)
- a towel to stabilize the can during hammering
- a marker to plan your design
- wire hanger for the handle
- wire-cutter pliers
- cordless drill (optional)
- tea-light candles
First, draw your design on paper. Then draw your design in dots on the can with a marker.
Tip: Cans that are a little thinner in width might bend a little when you're hammering in the nails in the next step. They'll still look and work fine in the dark but to avoid this, fill cans nearly full with water and freeze them overnight before you hammer them in the next step.
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Next, find the most comfortable way to hammer nails into the can, poking holes where you’ve made marker dots. You can use a cordless drill to speed this step up, but it is not necessary. Remember, the more holes you poke, the more dramatic the lanterns will be. |
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After you have poked enough holes, it is time to attach your handles. Clip your hangers and bend them into long loops. Hook the ends through holes in the cans and crimp them into hooks with your pliers. Be sure to make the handles long enough that the heat from the candles doesn't burn your hands.
Once it's dark, add tea-light candles (that won't tip over), light and enjoy.
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The Batman
Batman ventures into Gotham City's underworld when a killer leaves behind a trail of cryptic clues. As the evidence begins to lead closer to home and the scale of the perpetrator's plans become clear, he must forge new relationships, unmask the culprit and bring justice to the abuse of power and corruption that has long plagued the metropolis. Now streaming on Crave. Rated PG13.
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Rhubarb Strawberry Crunch
Strawberry and rhubarb make a great flavor team, especially in this crisp. Don't expect leftovers if you make this - it's delicious! To make it even better, while it is still warm, top with vanilla ice cream.
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Laughter is the Best Medicine |
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What is the most common trigger of allergic reactions in spring?
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Pollen from trees, weeds and grasses
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May is full of quirky "National Days". Which one is not one of them?
National Candied Orange Peel Day ~ 25%
National Alphabet Magnet Day ~ 6.3%
National Lost Sock Memorial Day ~ 37.5%
National No Dirty Dishes Day ~ 18.8%
National Caviar Day ~ 12.5%
The correct answer is National Caviar Day
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