Executive Director, Karen Bolger, Receives Alumni of Distinction Award |
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The 2022 St. Clair College Alumni of Distinction awards took place Friday evening, celebrating the great achievements of St. Clair graduates and their accomplishments since leaving the school.
Award winners were celebrated at the St. Clair College Centre for the Arts with a dinner and award presentation taking place throughout the night.
Our Executive Director, Karen Bolger, was presented with the Alumni of Distinction award from St. Clair College, along with five other graduates. Karen graduated in 1985 from the Developmental Service Worker program. She was honoured in the category of Community Studies. Congratulations to all of the recipients!
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South Essex Community Council
Volunteer Dinner
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Brendan attended the South Essex Community Council (SECC) volunteer three course dinner last week. Brendan volunteers for Meals on Wheels - Leamington three times a week. He was so excited to win a door prize which included a Colasanti's gift card and other swag! Congratulations Brendan! |
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Energizing Community Opportunity |
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The benefits of physical activity are far reaching. Not only do we gain positive energy and self confidence but we also gain the possibility of new friendships. We invite you to explore an exciting FREE opportunity in your community.
Group Hug Apparel is excited to announce that they will be offering free adaptive yoga young adults with intellectual disabilities age 16 and older . Adaptive yoga teacher, Tammy Pickle will teach the class.
The classes will take place on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month beginning June 2nd at First Lutheran Church, 27 Spruce St N in Kingsville from 6:00pm - 7:00 pm. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to set up your individual area.
Required equipment:
- Yoga mat
- Water bottle
- Comfortable/appropriate clothes - participants will be bending and stretching
There are limited spaces available so please email grouphugapparel@gmail.com or call 519-819-5250 for more information. Registration forms will be handed out during the first class.
Please advise the instructor of any health issues that they need to be aware of ahead of time. Caregivers can stay for the class if there are health concerns.
Namaste!
Marilyn and the Ensemble Committee
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May is Community Living Month in Ontario!
Help Us Celebrate!
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May is Community Living Month in Ontario! Community Living Month is a province-wide annual awareness campaign to promote true inclusion for people who have an intellectual disability and their families.
On May 6th landmarks across the province are lighting up blue and green to #ShineALight on Community Living! As we have done in past years, we are teaming up with several local businesses in Essex County to light up their locations in blue and green lights on Friday, May 6th.
On May 16th be sure to wear your blue and green! Throughout the entire month we're encouraging everyone to participate in their own way! You can decorate your house or workplace in blue and green, bake blue and green cookies or display green and blue balloons outside! Send your photos to Natalie at nkristy@communitylivingessex.org and we will share them on our social media channels and here in the Possibilities newsletter.
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The Early Bird Draw is Almost Here!
Order Your Tickets Today!
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We want you to start your summer off right!
Only 1200 tickets available!
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)
Early Bird Prize
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 May 23rd 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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Come, 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.
Be sure to book your tee off time today and see you on the links! Register at the link below.
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E-Bingo Volunteers Needed! |
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Community Living Essex County is looking for people to volunteer during e-bingo sessions at Breakaway Gaming Centre in Windsor!
Please complete the volunteer application form at the link below or contact Tony at
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The Friends of Point Pelee and Point Pelee National Park invite you to celebrate spring migration at the 2022 Festival of Birds from April 30th to May 23rd.
The 2022 Festival of Birds highlights the wonders of the marsh with special programs and their bird of the year, the Green Heron.
- Learn about the Marsh Restoration project and how it will benefit birds
- Complete the 100 Species Challenge and earn the limited edition Least Bittern pin
- Participate in the Birder Breakfast, the 100 Species Challenge or a Birding Hike
At noon, join in the Visitor Centre theatre, where experts will spotlight special topics each day. The sessions will focus on various topics, from birding basics to bird song identification to restoration work in the park.
See the calendar for the programs that are available during your visit.
Point Pelee National Park
1118 Point Pelee Dr. Leamington
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Julie's Paint Party Free Virtual Event
Mother's Day Birds
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The Mother's Day Birds video is for all ages and levels of painters, and you will be able to watch for free on Saturday, May 7th 8:00 am - Sunday, May 8th 8:00 pm.
Supplies:
- Canvas or watercolour paper: 12x16, 11x14, or 9x12
- Acrylic paints: white, yellow, light pink, light blue, cobalt blue and black
- Brushes: 1/2” flat, liner brush
- Cup of water, paper towels and a paper plate for your paints!
Enjoy some quality time with your family, and don't forget to post your masterpieces in the Julie's Paint Party Public Group!
This video will be available under the "Videos" section of the Julie's Paint Party Facebook Page. Click on "Videos" and you will find the Mother's Day Birds Party!
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Free Virtual Painting Class |
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This free painting class is open for all ages. Complete a painting on nature and learn how to blend colours. You will learn a few techniques to make blending easier.
Supplies:
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Sharpener
- Paper (thick paper if possible)
- Watercolours or acrylic colours
- Brushes
- Rough cloth or paper towel (to clean brushes)
May 7th, 1:00 - 2:00 pm.
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Star Wars - The Book of Boba Fett
Bounty hunter Boba Fett and mercenary Fennec Shand navigate the underworld when they return to Tatooine to claim Jabba the Hutt's old turf. One season now streaming on Disney+.
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Shrimp Scampi with Pasta
Shrimp scampi is a seafood dish made of shrimp cooked in a butter, garlic, and white wine sauce. You can serve shrimp scampi by itself as an appetizer or over pasta as a main dish.
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Laughter is the Best Medicine |
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May 8th is National have a Coke Day. What is your go to soda?
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Would you rather live for the rest of your life in the Arctic or in the Sahara desert?
The Arctic ~ 41.9%
The Sahara Desert ~ 58.1%
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