How About Them Apples?
Virtual Apple Fest a Success!
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The Annual Ruthven Apple Festival was again presented virtually this past weekend. Despite it being a virtual event, the festival continued to receive strong support from fans of the festival that tuned in to social media from the comfort of their homes and enjoyed the combination of live and pre-recorded events, including a virtual classic car show, cooking classes and a selection of local musical entertainment.
All 200 of the ‘Apple Festival in a Basket’ available sold out two weeks before the weekend event. In addition to the baskets, an online order for apple pies was popular.
The annual apple peeling contest was held via Facebook Live on Friday night from Simpson Orchards in Leamington. Debbie and Wally Simpson, who donated apples for the Apple Festival in a Basket and apple pies, were pleased to play host to municipal dignitaries from across Essex County. The apple peeling contest was declared a tie between Kingsville Mayor, Nelson Santos, the reigning champion from 2020 and our very own Karen Bolger, Executive Director of Community Living Essex County.
Community Living Essex County is thankful of the support received from the community and looks forward to making an announcement soon on the amount of money raised from this year’s event.
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Over the weekend Issac visited Wagner Orchards and Estate Winery for some apple picking in the beautiful weather!
We hope you have a chance to spend some time outdoors and enjoy the warm, sunny weather we've been having!
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
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Today, September 30th, is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day was created to honour the lost children and survivors of residential schools, which more than 150,000 First Nations, Metis and Inuit children were forced to attend between the 1870s and 1997. We hope this day opens the door to conversation on all aspects of residential schools.
September 30th is also Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day that honours the children who survived residential schools and remembers those who did not. Canadians are encouraged to wear orange to raise awareness and commemorate the residential school experience.
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Time to Look in the Mirror |
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Yes parents! - This is directed to you!
Holiday celebrations observed worldwide often involve some aspect of food. These celebration dinners frequently are anticipated with dread. “Those kids will barge in with dirty shoes, dump their clothes on the floor and at dinner time they will refuse to come to the table because dinner didn’t come from a fast food restaurant! “ Sound familiar?
Maybe it’s time to prepare! Are you a good role model? How many of the 11 Basic Manners have you forgotten? How many have you taught to your children? Those without speech can be encouraged to interact with a simple smile.
Look in the mirror and reflect!
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Contact us by email or phone.
Marilyn, Lois and Rubina
Family Volunteers
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Virtual Supports Wellness Wednesday |
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This week, during our Wellness Wednesday session, participants were asked to create cards, expressing what they were thankful for. The responses ranged from Mom and Dad to pumpkin pie!
Perhaps one of the most heartwarming responses came from Andrew, who couldn’t say enough about his “Virtual Supports Community”. He told us we were not just friends, but family to him, and that these sessions have “made his life”.
Responses like this make the facilitators more than thankful to be fortunate enough to have been a part of these Virtual Support sessions.
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Spotlight on Transformation |
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The weather is turning cooler, the sun is setting a little earlier, and ever so slowly leaves have begun to change colours. Nature is reminding us, once again, that change is inevitable and nothing lasts forever.
We’ve all been through so much change that it’s easy to become overwhelmed. Embracing what the changes bring for us this fall can help keep things in perspective.
- Assuming current Ministry guidelines stay in effect, people supported will be able to celebrate Thanksgiving with their friends and families.
- Increased opportunities for outdoor walking and visits with the lower temperatures.
- Favourite fall activities like apple picking, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and getting cozy with a tea, coffee, or hot chocolate are back again.
Supports services and programming continue to transform as we navigate the fourth wave and ongoing staffing capacity, but the changing weather reminds us that this too shall pass. It’s a chance for us to enjoy the blessings of today while we work toward the stability and success of tomorrow.
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Health Unit Issues Additional Instructions for Organized Sport and Recreation Facilities |
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As of tomorrow October 1st, anyone 12 years of age and older must be fully vaccinated and show proof, to enter any facility used for sport or recreation. This includes players, coaches, and referees.
The Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Shanker Nesathurai believes this action is necessary. Our community’s vaccination rates for youth 12 – 17 is lower than the provincial average and the number of cases in schools in increasing.
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Amherstburg’s Gone Car Crazy Show |
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Amherstburg’s Gone Crazy 15th Annual Car Show is back in town!
For one day only hundreds of classic cars of all shapes, sizes, from all different towns/cities and years descend upon the streets of downtown Amherstburg. From Street Rods, to Rat Cars, to Muscle Cars and more you won’t want to miss this free event.
Taking place on Dalhousie St. Amherstburg on Sunday October 3rd from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
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Help to support the ongoing work at St. Paul's Anglican Church and enjoy a yummy meal! They're hosting a Takeout-Only Stew Dinner for $10 per person. There are meat and vegetarian options available. Please enter through the church and kindly wear a mask.
Friday, October 15th, 2021 from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm at 92 St. Paul St, Essex.
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How to be a Cowboy
Dale Brisby uses social media savvy and rodeo skills to keep cowboy traditions alive, and now he's teaching the world how to cowboy right, ol' son. One season now streaming on Netflix.
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Apple Cider
There’s something very special about homemade apple cider. It's extremely easy to make and the perfect way to use up all of those extra apples. You’ll want to make this recipe an annual fall tradition.
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Laughter is the Best Medicine |
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What is your favourite thing about the fall season?
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Seasonal foods and drinks
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Colourful trees and leaves
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You can only save one fruit from disappearing forever. Which will you choose?
Apples ~ 27.8%
Oranges ~ 5.6%
Peaches ~ 2.8%
Bananas ~ 30.6%
Strawberries ~ 22.2%
Watermelon ~ 11.1%
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