This Week's Possibilities Newsletter is Here

Rett Syndrome Awareness Month

#LightCanadaPurple

Sydney's sign is in, and she is so happy to be decked out in purple to promote awareness of Rett Syndrome in her community!

On October 29th, various locations across Canada will be lighting it up purple. For a list of locations in Ontario click the link below.

Click Here to See All Ontario Lighting Locations

Click Here for More Information about Rett Syndrome

Virtual Supports

During our “Fall into Fall” sessions, participants made this craft – supplies delivered and session hosted by our very own Virtual Supports Team. It definitely takes a lot of organization for just one session, especially ones involving supplies.

Sessions are researched, organized, scheduled and then posted; and then facilitators travel across the county and city to deliver and porch drop required supplies! All of this is done as a team effort, and we all work incredibly well together.

We want to make this as easy and stress free as possible for families, and the appreciation from them never stops coming. We all have a lot to be thankful for, and hope this extended summer weather stays with us as well!

Prepare Ahead

Calendars have assisted the world for centuries. They mark so many moments that we all share: changing seasons, changing time, changing weather and special occasions marked by moments of extremes: happiness and sadness.

The school year has begun. Fall is continuing to advance and the month of October promises to bring dates most of us look back on with great joy: THANKSGIVING and HALLOWE’EN.

Wishing you and your family a fall season filled with hopeful and happy memories of days past and present.

Why not get a head start on a fun date?

Below you may find inspiration for creating Adaptive Halloween Costumes.

Click Here for Adaptive Halloween Costume Ideas

Marilyn, Lois and Rubina

Family Volunteers

ensemble@communitylivingessex.org or 519-776-6483, ext 225

U.S. Land Border to Open in Early November!

The US land border will reopen in 2 phases. The 1^st early in November (date to be released) for non-essential travel with proof of COVID vaccination.

Soon we’ll be able to cross the border to visit family and friends and just to see the sites. Phase 2 will be in early January 2022 for essential travelers. This gives essential visitors like truckers and health care workers time to get vaccinated.

An announcement about whether the US will allow people who received the Astra-Zeneca vaccine or mixed doses to enter is pending.

Click Here for an article from the Windsor Star

Partners for Planning

Partners for Planning or P4P as it’s better known, is an incredible online free resource for families and people supported, available at your convenience. The topics are varied, covering almost any subject you would like to learn about and presented by people with lived experience or who are experts in that area.

Community Living Essex County was an original member in 2014 of the P4P network, in support of their goal to empower people with disabilities and their families to create meaningful lives and secure futures, firmly rooted in community. P4P focuses on smart strategies, creative tools and sustainable solutions.

Check Out the Website

Halloween Scavenger Hunt

If you are looking for a fun Halloween activity without leaving your home, then look no further! This free printable Halloween scavenger hunt is easy to set up, simple to play and will keep everyone entertained and having fun.

Click Here For Directions & Printable Scavenger Hunt Forms

Windsor Zombie Walk

Windsor Zombie Walk presented by Scarehouse Windsor will summon the undead to the corner of McDougall and Shepherd with the hoard proceeding through Jackson Park on Saturday, October 16^th.

This is a free family friendly event. In addition, prizes will be awarded for the best costumes.

During the walk organizers will be taking photos of the best dressed (most disgusting) zombies and cutest little zombies. After the walk winners will be announced and prizes awarded at Scarehouse Windsor for Best Zombie, Best Survivor (individual or team), Best Zombie Couple and Cutest Lil’ Zombie (Children 10 years old and under). Prizes and trophies generously provided by Rogues Gallery Comics and The Trophy Boys will be awarded.

At 5:30pm the fun begins with collecting non-perishable food items and cash donations. Proceeds to support The Downtown Mission and Windsor Youth Centre. So please bring what you can.

At dusk, 6:30pm Windsor Zombie Walk 2021 will proceed from the Scarehouse Windsor parking lot, along Windsor Ave. and through part of Jackson Park.

Migration Festival Kingsville

The 52nd annual Migration Festival welcomes the community to a celebration of migration, heritage, nature conservation and Jack Miner.

The Migration Festival is aiming to have as many activities outdoors as possible. For any indoor activities, attendees will be required to provide identification and proof of COVID-19 vaccination (two doses plus 14 days).

Thursday October 14^th to Sunday October 17^th.

Click Here for Schedule of Events

Click Here for Facebook Page

Binge Worthy TV

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

This adaptation of the "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" tale is a dark coming-of-age story that traffics in horror and the occult. In this reimagined story, Sabrina Spellman wrestles to reconcile her dual nature -- half-witch, half-mortal -- while standing against the evil forces that threaten her, her family and the daylight world humans inhabit. Four seasons are now streaming on Netflix.

Recipe of the Week

Simple Homemade Chicken Ramen

Looking for the best Ramen recipe to make at home? This Easy Homemade Ramen Bowl lets you make restaurant-worthy soup in the comfort of your own kitchen.