We're down to the second last month of 2022 and we've got lots of programs for youth this month at TVCC. Continue reading for Music Mondays, Fun Fridays, Nintendo Switch Parties (we added another date), and more.
We've included some polls throughout this month's Youth News to help us with our planning for Horizons and The Wellness Project. Your participation is greatly appreciated!
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We'd love to know - which county do you call home?
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Did you know that as part of the Horizons program, you can access one-on-one meetings with a member of the Horizons team? We can help you with everything from getting started with volunteering in your community to working on becoming more independent in clinic or school meetings. Whatever goals are important to you right now as part of your journey towards adulthood, we're here to help guide and support you!
If you'd like to schedule a time to meet, send us an email at horizons@tvcc.on.ca
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The Wellness Project is a three-year program aimed at rebuilding and enhancing mental wellness for TVCC youth clients 12 years old to end of high school and their families.
We understand that the past few years have brought unique challenges, and we want to help.
Over the next three years, we'll be running programs and developing resources with a focus on connection, mindfulness, physical activity, and new skills.
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What time in the evening would you prefer to see our programs run?
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What's Happening Virtually at TVCC for Youth? |
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The Wellness Project Music Mondays |
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Join The Wellness Project as we explore our emotions through music.
Every Monday, participants will share the music they like that fits into that week's theme. Together we'll explore how the music makes us feel, and what it is about it that makes us feel that way. After each session, an email will be sent out with the playlist from that week and the theme for the following week.
For: TVCC clients and their siblings ages 12+
Date: Mondays; October 17-December 19
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Cost: None
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Horizons & The Wellness Project Fall Fun Fridays |
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Join Horizons and The Wellness Project for Fun Fridays!
With a different theme each month, this event is structured around two things: FUN and FRIENDS.
Join us for game nights, virtual trips, trivia, and more. Youth-aged siblings and friends are also more than welcome to attend.
For: TVCC clients and their siblings ages 12+
Dates: Fridays; October 14, November 11 and December 16, 2022
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Location: Zoom
Cost: None
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Would you prefer our programs to be in-person, virtual, or a combination of the two?
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A combination of in-person and virtual
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What's Happening In Person for Youth at TVCC? |
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Horizons & The Wellness Project Nintendo Switch Parties |
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We've added one more date this year - December 6 - as all the others filled up so quickly!
We connect TVCC's Nintendo Switch consoles to two big screens for everyone to play together. We have four games to choose from, or youth are also welcome to bring any multiplayer games they'd like to play with the group.
Parents/caregivers - We invite you to stay and enjoy some coffee and conversation. Andrea, the Parent Mentor on The Wellness Project, will have a separate area for you spend some time connecting with each other while your youth attends the Switch Party.
For: TVCC clients ages 12+
Date: Tuesday, December 6
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Location: TVCC London (779 Baseline Rd) 3rd floor waiting area
Cost: None
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Horizons & The Wellness Project Board Game Nights |
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Join The Wellness Project and Horizons for a fun social board game night!
We'll have a variety of games to choose from.
For: TVCC clients ages 12+
Date: October 21, November 24 and December 8, 2022
Time: 6:00 - 7:30pm
Location: TVCC General Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, 779 Base Line Rd E
Cost: None
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Passages: Transition Planning 2022 |
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Thames Valley District School Board, London District Catholic School Board and TVCC will be hosting an in person information fair with representation from both School Boards and multiple community agencies.
The focus will be on supporting students with disabilities/special education needs through secondary transitions to a variety of post-secondary pathways including school to work, college/university, or community.
Families and youth will find information regarding supports and services that they may access in pursuit of their goals.
For: For youth with disabilities/special education needs, their parents/caregivers, educators and community partners residing within the Elgin, London, Middlesex, Oxford regions
Date: Thursday, November 17th
Time: 4:00-7:00pm
Location: TVDSB Education Centre, 1250 Dundas St, London, ON
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Would you/your youth be interested in attending a family Lego club?
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What's Happening for Parents/Caregivers at TVCC? |
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Caregivers this is for you!
Coffee and Conversation is an in-person, informal opportunity for caregivers of TVCC youth ages 12+ to connect.
Located on the first floor in the Resource Centre, caregivers and parents of youth with disabilities can share their experiences, information, challenges, successes and strategies, or just hang out and drink some coffee!
The dates correspond to youth programs (Nintendo Switch Parties and Board Game Nights), so feel free to register your youth to attend, or you're welcome to just attend on your own.
For: Parents/Caregivers of TVCC clients ages 12+
Date: November 24, November 29, December 6, December 8, and December 16 2022
Time: 6:00 - 7:30pm
Location: TVCC Resource Centre, 1st floor, 779 Base Line Rd E
Cost: None
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Join The Wellness Project this December for a family skate! This program is open to all abilities - we will have sledges available and will make sure everyone gets out on the ice.
We'll have more details about the location and date/time coming soon.
Keep an eye on the website for the registration details!
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"Autumn will not yield to winter until her last leaf falls with splendor." - Angie Weiland-Crosby |
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