This Week's Possibilities Newsletter is Here

Giving Tuesday Proceeds Used to Purchase Devices for People Receiving Supports!

Our 2021 Giving Tuesday Campaign was a huge success, raising $10,653! Proceeds from our Giving Tuesday campaign were used to purchase iPads, tablets, a smart watch, headphones and a speaker for people with an intellectual disability receiving supports from Community Living Essex County. This technology will help people receiving supports from Community Living Essex County stay connected to loved ones and participate in virtual supports.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Giving Tuesday campaign and a HUGE thanks to Libro Credit Union for matching all donations.

Enjoying the Spring Weather

Earlier this week Bill enjoyed a beautiful nature walk at Malden Park in Windsor. He was very proud when he walked all the way up to the top of Malden Hill!

Ensemble: A Resource for Families

Ensemble is a parent-directed resource for families caring for a child with a disability that provides support from birth through adulthood. The name, Ensemble, is French for “together” and was chosen for the strength and resiliency found in the connections built between families and within the community.

Ensemble inspires possibilities for children by promoting family leadership so that families thrive and become active members in the community.

Ensemble was founded in 2000 by two moms whose lives have been affected by their children’s diagnosis of a disability. These moms understood the importance of connecting to others as the first step in helping families cope with the challenges of raising a child with a disability.

Your committee members,

Marilyn and Lois

Family Consultants

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

Planning for Success

Free Virtual Information Sessions

Join online and explore resources in your community. Learn who in Windsor-Essex assists young people living with developmental or related disabilities. Topics include: Employment & Education, Housing & Finances, Mental Health, and Recreation & Leisure.

Click Here for Printable Flyer

Click Here to Register

Introducing Our Backyard Makeover Raffle!

Order Your Tickets Today!

We want you to start your summer off right!

Only 1200 tickets available!

All proceeds from our Backyard Makeover Raffle will help us support our 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)

$1,000 in gift cards

Early Bird Prize

$750 cash

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.

CLICK HERE TO ORDER TICKETS

Our Charity Golf Classic is Back for 2022!

Save the date and join us Thursday July 14^th at Sutton Creek Golf Club. Stay tuned for more details. For more information or to become a sponsor contact Tony DeSantis at tony@communitylivingessex.org.

Free Spring Workshops

Virtual and In Person Options

Do you live with a Chronic Health Condition or are a caregiver for someone who does?

Join and learn how to take control of your health!

Access using any computer, tablet or smartphone
All workshop materials are provided free of charge
FREE Registration by using the links below or on the attached flyers is required

Online/Zoom programs:

Powerful Tools for Caregivers - Thursdays, April 7^th - May 12^th 7 - 8:30pm https://ptc_apr7.eventbrite.ca
Master Your Health - Diabetes - Tuesdays, April 12^th - May 17^th 9:30am - 12pm https://myhdiab_apr12.eventbrite.ca
Master Your Health - Chronic Conditions - Wednesdays, April 13^th - May 18^th 9:30am - 12pm https://myhcc_apr13.eventbrite.ca
Master Your Health – Chronic Pain - Thursdays, April 20^th - May 25^th1:30 – 4:00 pm https://myhcp_apr20.eventbrite.ca
Powerful Tools for Caregivers - Fridays, May 13^th - June 17^th 1:00 – 2:30 pm https://ptc_may13.eventbrite.ca
Master Your Health – Chronic Pain - Thursdays, May 26^th - June 30^th 6:00 – 8:30 pm https://myhcp_may26.eventbrite.ca
Master Your Health – Chronic Conditions - Tuesdays, June 14^th - July 19^th 6:00 – 8:30 pm https://myhcc_june14.eventbrite.ca
Master Your Health – Chronic Pain - Mondays, June 20^th - July 25^th 1:00 – 3:30 pm https://myhcp_june20.eventbrite.ca

In person program:

Master Your Health - Diabetes - Thursdays, May 5^th - June 9^th1:00 - 3:30pm Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Road N, Kingsville https://myhdiab_may5.eventbrite.ca

Saturdays in the Studio

Thanks to the generous and ongoing support of Anne Safranyos and family, Saturdays in the Studio is back at the Art Gallery of Windsor! Create your own masterpiece inspired by current exhibitions and featured artists!

Challenge your creativity with Windsor-based artist Nora Harvey! Whether you have never picked up a paintbrush before or you’re an expert artist, these classes are for you. Inspired by our current exhibitions, participants will create paintings in a contemporary abstract style.

Saturday, April 2^nd: Self-Care and Healing Collages

Inspired by the current exhibition Crip Ecologies: Vulnerable Bodies in a Toxic Landscape, create a self-care collage using paper, thread, magazine cut-outs, ribbons, markers, and acrylic paint.

All participants MUST pre-register online. Drop-in between 1:00 - 4:00 pm on Saturdays.
Masks must be worn at all times and safety guidelines must be followed.

This program is free with admission to the AGW and open to all.

Admission to the AGW is $10.

FREE Admission for:

AGW members
Children under 6
Treaty Card Indian Status
Métis Card Holders
Support workers with people receiving supports

Click Here to Register

Spectrum Works Virtual Career Fair 2022

Spectrum Works looks to connect job seekers with autism to some of Canada's top employers. They are hosting national and local businesses actively looking to hire and fill positions within their organization.

This event unites the autism community virtually, bringing together service providers and employers to showcase their services to the attendees. Their hope is to connect attendees who have not discovered these organizations and their benefits. They are hosting this event on a national level for the second year!

Due to last year's success, Spectrum Works has continued the online event allowing people seeking employment through a virtual network. They aim to continue breaking down the stigmas associated with autistic employees in the workplace.

This event is brought to you by Substance Cares, Autism Speaks Canada and Chamber of Commerce Canada.

April 8^th, 12:00 - 5:00 pm.

Click Here to Register

Spot the Difference

Can you identify the eight differences between these photos?

Click Here for Answers

Positive Thoughts

Binge Worthy TV

Death On The Nile

A cruise through the Nile River aboard of a river steamer takes a turn for the worse as renowned detective Hercule Poirot must uncover the murderer of a young heiress. Streaming on Disney+.