Getting in the Holiday Spirit! |
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Last week, Art, Brenden and Lauri checked out some of the different holiday light displays in Windsor and Essex County! We hope you have a chance to check one (or a couple!) of them out over the holidays! |
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Everyone had a great time celebrating the season at the West Area Virtual Christmas party! Fun was had with some naughty and nice photo props, games, karaoke and more! |
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Over 75 people joined a virtual Christmas party last week!
The party was sponsored by Enbridge, as part of their contribution to the River Lights Winter Festival in Amherstburg, as well as by the Town of Amherstburg.
It was the ninth year of the West Area Christmas party, but the second year it was held virtually. The party typically takes place in the warming house at Toddy Jones Park and usually includes pizza and other activities.
Participation in virtual supports started slowly when first offered in June 2020 with about eight to ten people per session but now there are sessions with 60-70 people online at once. We have presented upwards of 1,150 online sessions to date!
Sarah Van Grinsven, a tourism co-ordinator with the Town of Amherstburg, was one of the guests on the call, along with Mayor Aldo DiCarlo and Denise Heckbert from Enbridge.
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Virtual Supports Spotlight: Heather |
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Heather had a great time participating in a recent Virtual Supports drumming class! |
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Among the most poignant, memorable and cherished of all gifts found under the Christmas tree are those made secretly by a loved one.
These could be gifts that were made BY you or FOR you.
During this festive season, take time to reflect on these treasures that were created with love and shared with joy.
May this holiday season bring you and your loved ones occasions that spark memories old and new!
Best wishes for a joyous holiday season.
Marilyn, Rubina and Lois
Family Advisory Committee
ensemble@communitylivingessex.org or 519-776-6483, ext 225
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Virtual Jingle Bell Run, Walk and Wheel 2021 |
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The holiday tradition continued earlier this month, with our 27th Annual Jingle Bell Run, Walk and Wheel and second virtual event hosted by our friends at Ken Knapp Ford in Essex.
So many look forward to this annual event to mark the beginning of the holiday season. A special thanks to the over 200 participants who “got their jingle on”, collected pledges and ran, walked and wheeled across Essex County. We appreciate your support!
Thank you to the members of the Jingle Bell Run organizing committee and Chair James Knapp and his entire staff team at Ken Knapp Ford for their unwavering leadership and dedication to the event and Community Living Essex County.
All proceeds from this annual event help us to provide supports and services to people with an intellectual disability and their families in Essex County.
Thank you to all of our Jingle Bell Run, Walk & Wheel sponsors:
Ken Knapp Ford - Essex
Jim's Division Auto - Kingsville
Southwest Energy
Essex Home Hardware
Pelee Island Winery
John Woelk - Century 21 Realty
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Giving Tuesday Campaign
Continues Until December 31!
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We want to say a HUGE thank you to Libro Credit Union for being our Giving Tuesday matching sponsor! Our campaign is running until December 31st! All donations will be matched by Libro Credit Union (up to $6000), and will help us provide devices such as tablets and smart phones to people with an intellectual disability in Essex County. Check out the video above!
On Tuesday, we held a Giving Tuesday all-day $10 pasta lunch & dinner at Vernon's Tap & Grill in Kingsville. All proceeds from this meal were generously donated to our Giving Tuesday campaign, and will be matched by Libro Credit Union!
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It's not too late to contribute to our campaign! Click on the link below to make a donation. |
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Art Gallery of Windsor
Free Annual Membership For Youth Under 25
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Are you 25 or under?
Perfect! That means you can get a FREE membership to the Art Gallery of Windsor – for a whole year!
All you have to do is email tprimeau@agw.ca with “Free Youth Under 25 Membership” in the email’s subject line, and you’ll be all set!
Membership Includes:
- One admission per visit
- Members-only opening weekends and events
- Advance notice & discounted tickets for special events and programs
- A chance to grow your creativity and knowledge about art
- An opportunity to support our cultural community
- Opportunities to meet artists and other art enthusiasts
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COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Taking Place in Leamington Next Month |
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The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU), in partnership with the Municipality of Leamington and the County of Essex, will be re-opening a mass vaccination clinic at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre (formerly Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex) in Leamington starting on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.
The clinic, located at 249 Sherk Street in Leamington, will have appointments available from 9:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and will be providing first, second and third doses. Appointments will be required and drop-ins are not permitted at this time. Booking of appointments will start on Wednesday, December 29 at 8 a.m. For booking information and additional information on eligibility, visit www.WEVax.ca or call 226-773-2200.
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Windsor-Essex Family Network Virtual Series
Exploring the Power of Support Circles
Session 2 - Creating a Sense of Belonging
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For people with disabilities, making the decision to form a Support Circle can be the most important decision of their life. For families, supporting their loved one to invite others to form a Support Circle can be one of the most courageous and remarkable steps they will every take.
Session Two 'Creating a Sense of Belonging to a Community' of this four session series will take place Wednesday, January 12th, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Register by noon on Tuesday, January 11th to participate. Click on the below links for more information and to register.
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Kwanzaa Online Family Fest 2021 |
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Kwanzaa Online Family Fest 2021 is a non-religious family event that allows families to explore the 7 principles of Kwanzaa in an engaging, family friendly and educational way.
Kwanzaa, which means, 'first fruits', was developed by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966 to encourage and support Black people in engaging and respecting their culture.
Sunday, December 26th, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm.
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The Polar Express
Wrestling with doubts on the ever-present question over Santa Claus' existence, the skeptical youngster hears the familiar sound of a locomotive which interrupts his already troubled sleep. Much to his surprise, a cryptic conductor invites him to board the magnificent Polar Express on an unforgettable and magical adventure all the way up to the frozen landscapes of the vast North Pole, Santa's realm. Streaming on Amazon Prime.
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New Year's Eve
In this star-studded romantic comedy, the fates of a group of New Yorkers, from a comic book artist to a chef, are wound together on New Year's Eve. Streaming on Netflix.
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Gingerbread Men Cookies
These Gingerbread Men Cookies are as cute as can be. The recipe includes cinnamon, nutmeg and delicious molasses. If desired, decorate with raisins, currants or cinnamon red hot candies for eyes and buttons. Share a delicious treat with your friends and family this holiday season.
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This is a classic dish reinvented and it's perfect for New Year’s Eve or dinner parties any time of year. Spinach and artichoke dip is baked into puff pastry, creating easy-to-assemble bites that are great for cocktail hour mingling because they're not messy. This recipe gives you the dip and dippers together in one appetizer.
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Laughter is the Best Medicine |
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What is your favourite classic Christmas song?
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All I Want for Christmas Is You
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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
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Santa Claus is Coming to Town
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Do you consider Die Hard a Christmas movie?
Yippee ki yay ~ 51.6%
Yippee ki nay ~ 48.4%
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