Experiencing the Joy of Yoga | |
Tina and Brianna enjoy attending weekly yoga classes, taught by CocoYoga. Yoga is a great way to take care of both your physical and mental health! | |
Derek was the perfect fit to cohost the latest "Cooking With Company" virtual session due to his love of pizza and electronics! Eight virtual attendees celebrated National Pizza Day by making pizza together, hearing fun facts on the origins of pizza and learning about the best nationwide pizza joints. Derek's enthusiasm and witty nature made this session a hit. Great job Derek! | |
Community Activities
*Virtual and In-Person*
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Looking for New Activities? | |
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If your family member with an intellectual disability is interested in participating in virtual activities, there is a website they may enjoy:
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Go to the website www.mycommunityhub.ca
- Click on the "View all Service Providers" button
- Select "Community Living Essex County"
- Browse the list or select "Calendar View" to find an activity!
There you will find virtual offerings that promise to engage and entertain:
- dance
- music therapy
- yoga
- meet and eat
Click the button below for step-by-step instructions for creating an account and registering for activities.
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Get out and about! You can find more in-person activities and local tourism suggestions throughout Essex County by visiting the website: VisitWindsorEssex.com. See below for a few suggestions to mark on your calendar! | |
Local Food & Artisan Market at Cindy's | |
Free and family-friendly, Cindy's has two dates for this upcoming market. Experience 28 local vendors showcasing women artisans, crafters, and food vendors on Saturday, February 17 and Saturday, March 2 from 11am to 4pm at 585 Seacliff Drive in Kingsville. | |
Maple Syrup Festival at John R Park Homestead | |
The sweetest time of year is almost here! You won't want to miss the demonstrations, family-friendly activities, contests, sweet samples, and so much more! Festival tickets are available online and in-person over the two-weekend celebration. To find out more or buy tickets online visit: essexregionconservation.ca/maple | |
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There are so many events our community has planned for its residents.
Are there events that you would like Ensemble to offer for your family? With your suggestions, Ensemble will happily design activities that meet the needs of families that include individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Please reach out to Ensemble. Your voice is important. Your lived experience can help to shape the future for your family. Together our lives can be enriched. We’re here and waiting for you to connect.
Marilyn, Ensemble Family Consultant and the Advisory Committee
mgodard@ensembleunderstands.com or 519-776-6483, ext. 225
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WE Photo Art Exhibit & Auction: Local Talent | |
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Have you heard about the “WE” Photo Art Exhibit & Auction?
Did you know that every year Linda Hurst, the Executive Assistant at Community Living Essex County donates a photograph? Or that this year, Brianne Taggart of New Day is contributing to the auction for the first time? Look for their submissions this Friday night!
The exhibit is on display at the Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre in Kingsville until Friday and can be viewed between 10am-4pm. You can also join the live auction at the Grovedale Arts & Cultural Centre at 6pm on Friday. Admission is free.
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#5toSurvive: Sign the Petition Today! | |
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We can help people with intellectual disabilities and their families get the services and support they deserve. Sign this petition below to join Community Living Ontario and developmental service agencies across the province in urging the provincial government to boost the developmental service sector's base funding by 5%.
Follow the link below to send a templated letter directly to your local MPP, the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, and the Premier. Families and people with intellectual disabilities have been waiting patiently while their daily support services change or disappear altogether.
Together we are making a difference.
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Learn Something New: Pickleball | |
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If you are interested in learning pickleball, head to the Maedel Community Centre in Essex!
Drop-in schedule includes:
- Mondays 3pm-4:30pm
- Tuesdays 10:15am-12:15pm
- Wednesdays 3:00pm-4:30pm
- Fridays: 10:15am-12:15pm + free accessible basketball
Fee to participate on the indoor court is $4.50 or head to the outdoor court for free!
To learn more about pickleball or for membership information contact Eric Amonite by email ericamonite613@gmail.com or visit the Town of Essex's online recreation guide by clicking the button below.
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FREE WEBCAST: Strengthening Your Family Network | |
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For over 75 years, families in Ontario have come together to build better lives for their loved ones with a disability. One of the ways they have done this has been by developing family networks across the province. Through meaningful relationships with one another, families build resilience, and courage and also bring innovation to the challenges they face.
This new webcast will air on Wednesday, February 28 at 7pm and features a variety of family networks that will discuss how they strengthen, grow, and maintain their networks.
This webcast includes a Q&A with the panelists. To register or review the guest panelists, click the link below.
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Career Compass Employer Referral Program | |
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Community Living Essex County is looking for volunteers for our e-bingo volunteer shifts at Breakaway Gaming Centre in Windsor. The proceeds raised from e-bingo helps Community Living Essex County to purchase fuel and maintain vehicles for people with an intellectual disability that we support to get to and from work, volunteer opportunities and participate in leisure activities throughout Essex County.
Volunteers receive a $25 gas card to cover transportation costs!
Email tony@communitylivingessex.org to sign up!
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Order Your CLEC Merchandise Today! | |
Check out the latest offerings in our Community Living Essex County store! CLEC employees have the option of paying for items via Employee Payroll Deduction. Simply use the code EMPLOYEE and include your employee number when placing your order. | |
We Are Hiring and We Need Your Help! | |
McGregor Dances: Save the Date! | |
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The Squirette dances with DJ Tom Labonte are back!
Upcoming dances take place on April 8 and May 13, from 5pm to 7:30pm at the McGregor Columbian Club, 9650 Walker Rd. Admission is $5 and the pasta and salad dinner special is an additional $5. Pop and chips are also available for purchase.
Access 2 Entertainment cards are accepted.
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St. Paul's Anglican Church Pasta Dinner | |
Stop by St. Paul's Anglican Church, located at 92 St. Paul Street in Essex, on Friday, March 1 between 5pm-6:30pm for a delicious pasta dinner. $12 dinners include the option of meat or veggie pasta with salad, roll, drink and dessert. Take out is also available. | |
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From 4pm-10pm on Saturday, February 24 head to Walkerville Brewery at 525 Argyle Rd to browse local curated vendors offering vintage clothing, vinyl records, and retro collectibles.
Plus, enjoy a DJ spinning funky 45’s to groove to all night long!
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Choir! Choir! Choir! is a Toronto-based singing group led by creative directors Nobu Adilman and Daveed Goldman. The duo takes a non-traditional approach; there are no auditions, and the audience is the choir! Show up and they’ll teach you!
Join them on Saturday, February 24 for an EPIC Fleetwood Mac sing-a-long at this all ages show.
The show starts at 7:30pm at Chrysler Theatre. Seats start at $35 + taxes and fees, and tickets are available at the link below.
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Orion and the Dark (2024) | |
Dreamworks and Netflix are bringing a theatrical treat with this adaptation of Emma Yarlett’s popular children’s book about facing your fears. Jacob Tremblay stars as Orion, a young boy held captive by his many worries until Dark (Paul Walter Hauser) shows him how the world really works. With a screenplay from Charlie Kaufman – the king of creating anxious characters – and an all-star supporting voice cast, ‘Orion and the Dark’ is sure to brighten up your winter watchlist. Catch it on Netflix now! | |
Cinnamon-Raisin French Toast Muffins | |
These tasty cinnamon-raisin French toast muffins are a great way to serve French toast, leaving plenty of room on the plate for some fresh fruit and maybe a slice of bacon on the side. They are tender and moist on the inside, just like French toast, but with a little crunch on the top from the streusel. The cinnamon-raisin bread amps up the flavor, but you can use challah, brioche, or a baguette, if you prefer. Refrigerate any leftovers in a sealed container. | |
| How will you spend the extra day this Leap Year? | | | |
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Why did you watch the Super Bowl?
I'm not interested in watching at all. ~ 38.8%
For the game! ~ 22.4%
For the game and the commercials! ~ 22.4%
For Taylor Swift! ~ 10.2%
For the commercials. ~ 6.1%
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