Janine and Brianna spent the afternoon at the Essex Fun Fest last weekend. They enjoyed some cool treats and had a great time taking in the sights and sounds of this popular local festival. | |
Betty was excited to head to her sister's house for a family BBQ. Once she arrived the first thing she needed was her coffee! Betty enjoyed the great food and was happy to spend some quality time with family. | |
Last weekend, Johan, Crystal, Elly, Caroline, and Scott had a wonderful time watching the vibrant Essex Fun Fest Harmony in Colour Parade downtown Essex. The morning presented the perfect weather for the festivities and allowed everyone to fully enjoy the parade. | |
Ali and Scott enjoy each other's company and like to stay active while exploring Windsor and Essex county. They can be seen here walking at the Ruscom Shores Conservation area, at Clay Park in Windsor, and enjoying the fresh air in Belle River. | |
Sasha recently went to Point Pelee and got to enjoy the serene experience that it has to offer. | |
Andrea had a delightful surprise birthday celebration with her friends, Brandie and Susie. The music-themed party was a huge success, and she and her friends got to enjoy some of her favorite foods. | |
We had a wonderful time at the Essex Fun Fest Essex BIA Sip 'n Shop Mixer on July 4! Live music, local wine, lots of vendors, awesome prizes and delicious charcuterie made for a great night! We are so happy to once again be the charity of choice for this event - $10 from each of the 600 tickets sold was donated to Community Living Essex County! We can't wait for next year! | |
New Day - Speaking Out Conference | |
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New Day, Leaders of Today are proud to be assisting with the upcoming Speaking Out Conference. This conference is for people with intellectual disabilities affiliated with Community Living organizations. The conference will host up to 180 self advocates who take the lead in facilitating workshops on a variety of topics. It gives people an opportunity to connect with many different people throughout Ontario.
Every year gifts of door prizes enhance the conference experience and New Day always attempts to collect enough door prizes for every participant. If you can contribute a door prize or know a business who would be interested in helping, please email New Day at newday@communitylivingessex.org.
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Raise Some Dough for New Day! | |
Support New Day, Leaders of Today by ordering the below Domino's special between July 16th to July 18th. Be sure to mention offer code RAISE3 and New Day will receive $5 from each order. Proceeds from this tasty fundraiser help New Day to attend the annual Speaking Out Conference! | |
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As you can see from the highlighted, printable pages below; Ensemble - Essex County - is not the only family driven resource group. Families everywhere with intellectually disabled young adults all deal with the same need to actively connect and plan.
The tip sheets below are a resource provided by Parents Helping Parents (PHP). This very well established American family support network looks at available resources within California.
I find it is always a bonus to see what resources are highlighted in other parts of the world. Although they may be region specific they can be a starting point as you search for similar supports within our area. Simple adjustments to the charts will make it Ontario focused.
I highly recommend Parents Helping Parents, www.PHP.com as a valuable source of resources. Check out their website. Their virtual and in person offerings, educational resources and recreational activities may get you inspired to create something similar in our area.
Ensemble is always receptive to considering what families would like to see. Why not explore what’s happening in California and then let us know how we could collaboratively help create something that would meet Essex County families’ needs?
Working together families can plan and create futures of possibilities for their children young and adult!
Happy reading! Keep in touch!
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Marilyn- Ensemble Family Consultant and the Advisory Committee
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2024 Windsor-Essex Vital Signs Survey | Each year the Windsor-Essex Community Foundation (WECF) releases the Vital Signs survey to learn what’s important to the residents of our community. The information is used by government and service providers across sectors to focus efforts on what people believe is important. Please take a few moments to complete this year’s Vital Signs Survey and encourage the people we support to do so as well. Please click the link below to start the survey. Your input will contribute to shaping a better community for all. | |
Career Compass Employer Referral Program | |
Upcoming DSO Virtual Presentation | Developmental Services Ontario will be hosting a free virtual presentation about the eCLAIM process on Wednesday, July 17th, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This presentation will focus on how to use eCLAIM to submit invoices and receipts and receive reimbursements quickly. There will also be a question period where participants can get answers in real-time about any part of the eCLAIM process. Click the button below to register. | |
Belle River Sunsplash Festival | |
The Sunsplash Festival in Belle River is an annual celebration that brings the community together. It features classic cars at the Classic Cruise Car Show, local vendors offering crafts and treats, live performances, cultural showcases, and a thrilling carnival. As the sun sets, the vibrant nightlife awaits at the beer tent. Click the link below to view the event schedule! | |
The Windsor Food Festival is an annual event held at the Riverside Festival Plaza from July 12th to 14th. It caters to foodies and entertainment enthusiasts, offering a wide selection of cuisines. Sustainability is a priority this year, with eco-friendly practices and recycling efforts. Attendees can enjoy live music, DJ nights, cultural events, and family-friendly activities. The festival also provides a platform for local artisans to showcase their crafts, creating a vibrant atmosphere. Whether you’re a resident or a visitor, the Windsor Food Festival is worth experiencing! Click the link below to visit the event website. | |
The Leamington Arts Centre (LAC), in collaboration with the Municipality of Leamington, the Uptown Leamington BIA, and the Bank Theatre, presents the Mill St. Market. This curated market offers delectable street food and drinks alongside handcrafted arts and crafts on the modern, reinvented Mill Street in Leamington. Live music adds to the unique night market experience. Admission is free, but donations to the LAC, a not-for-profit charitable organization, are greatly appreciated! Click the link below to visit the event website. | |
Meet & Greet: Poppy from Trolls | |
Meet Poppy from Trolls at Devonshire Mall in front of Hudson's Bay Friday, July 12th & Saturday, July 13th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chick-fil-A will be on-site with tastings as well as some great coupons. | |
Amherstburg Open Air Weekends | |
Amherstburg's Open Air Weekends events run from Friday at 3:00 p.m. until Sunday at 8:00 p.m. in the downtown core of Amherstburg. Find everything you need at the Open Air streets from craft beer, gourmet popcorn, cotton candy, frozen yogurt, gelato, baked goods to ice cream, satisfy your long awaited craving for delicious drinks and desserts from your favorite Amherstburg eateries. Shop Amherstburg’s amazing local businesses for clothes, accessories, home décor, jewelry, shoes, candles, classic and new author books and more! | |
Amherstburg Farmers Market | |
The Amherstburg Farmers Market is an inviting outdoor venue showcasing a curated selection of local farmers, makers, and creators. It serves as a vibrant community gathering place and supports a variety of small businesses. Held rain or shine every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., May 4th to October 12th, this family and pet-friendly market features live music, homemade breakfast, fresh coffee, and craft beer. Located at GL Heritage Brewing Co. on Howard Avenue (Essex Rd 9), visitors can also enjoy the brewery and patio during their visit. | |
You’ll never have to choose between burger night or taco night with these fully loaded smash burger tacos. It’s the ultimate comfort food hybrid with a crispy, juicy, thin beef patty, melty American cheese, and all the classic burger fixings loaded onto a toasted flour tortilla. | |
If you are looking for a fun project to do while sitting on the sofa, this yarn art is it. Make yarn wall art out of any word using cardboard and simple wrapping! Even if you’ve never crafted before, you can do this project. You're guaranteed to love the result. Click the button below to view the tutorial. | |
| If you could possess any magical ability from mythology or folklore, which would you choose? | | | |
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If you could time travel to any period, where would you go?
Ancient Egypt during the construction of the pyramids - 8%
Renaissance Italy to meet Leonardo da Vinci - 10%
The Roaring Twenties in New York City - 18%
The Mesozoic Era to walk among dinosaurs - 8%
The inception of the Earth - 12%
The year 1986 to buy a ton of Microsoft stock - 28%
The future, just to see what it’s like - 16%
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