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For more than a century, the Olympic Games have united communities worldwide, promoting fitness, sports participation, and the core values of teamwork and dedication. These values align with Canada's mission to create a better and more equitable future for all Canadians.
Let’s rally behind our Team Canada athletes as they proudly wear the Maple Leaf and make history. Best of luck to all of them. Click the link below to see Canada's official up-to-date medal count.
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Jessica and Bridgette had a great time at Comerica Park watching the Tigers play against the Guardians. Although it rained briefly, the sun came out, making it a perfect day for the ladies! | |
Recently, Cody achieved one of his personal ambitions. He aspires to become a police officer or at least volunteer with law enforcement. Last week, he devoted his time to assisting the police at the Bike Rodeo and also helped The Rotary Club of Amherstburg with their BBQ event. Cody met many new people and had the chance to spend time with police officers and firefighters. It was truly a journey to belonging at its best. Overall, it was a fantastic day for Cody. | |
If you were to ask Derek, one of the things he’s most excited about is the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Since the very beginning, Derek has been closely watching the construction and learning all about it. Recently, Derek took the Gordie Howe Bridge Tour with Windsor Premier Cruises to get an up-close look at the new international crossing. While on the tour, Derek learned a lot of interesting facts about it, including that it will be over 700 ft tall and close to 2.5 km long, making it the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America! Derek can’t wait to travel across it to Detroit when it opens in the fall of 2025. | |
Kyle, Kelly, Marie Ellen, Josie, and Seth recently spent the day at Cedar Point. They enjoyed the food, the shows, and especially the water rides on this particularly hot day. Kelly was the thrill seeker of the group and went on many of the more intense rides! They are thinking that they'd like to check out Canada's Wonderland next. | |
John and David enjoyed a day trip to Port Stanley. While there, they took a pleasant ride on the train and enjoyed the scenery. They later decided to have a relaxing lunch by the beach. | |
John, Seth, and Marie Ellen enjoyed the free Windsor Symphony Orchestra concert at Ojibway Park. | |
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Ruthven Apple Festival: Car Show
Volunteers Needed
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Are you a fan of classic cars? One of the highlights of the Ruthven Apple Festival is the Classic Car Show fundraiser, taking place on Sunday, September 29th, at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens. This year's festival is shaping up to be exceptional, but we need your support to make it a success! If you're interested in volunteering, click the button below to get in touch with Tony. | |
Survey: Experiences with Passport Funding | |
The Self Advocate Research Group, a collaboration of three women with lived experience, is conducting an important study on your experiences with Passport funding. The group invites you to participate in the "Experiences with Passport Funding" survey, designed by self-advocates for individuals with intellectual disabilities. This survey is meant to be completed by those who live with the label of an intellectual disability and takes approximately 10-20 minutes. Please complete the survey by Friday, August 16th, and feel free to share it with others in your circle. | |
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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As the summer weeks fly by, it is never too soon to slowly reintroduce routines that will be needed in order to make the transition to fall more easily tolerated.
Summer days are often accompanied by later bedtimes and later rising times. Slowly move bedtimes forward. Make morning wake-up times a little earlier each day. By the time fall has arrived evening and morning routines will be established and there will be less stressful days and nights.
July and August spent outdoors often means irregular eating— more relaxed dinner times, easy - often un-nutritious food choices, and a complete lack of structure. Time to re-establish three meals a day, healthy beverages, and infrequent snacks.
Living in bathing suits, t-shirts, and bare feet may be the usual in July and August, but fall requires more thought. Help your child, young or old, take responsibility for picking out appropriate clothes, making sure they’re clean, and finally putting clothes away. By the end of summer they will be excited to put together outfits- some new- that they had responsibly for selecting and taking care of.
Every household, which includes parents, has enjoyed more unstructured time over the summer, and so we can assist our kids by also re-establishing routines that will make our introduction to fall less chaotic and far more enjoyable. They learn by example. Set good examples for your children. Routines give all of us calmer days ahead.
Relish the final weeks of summer knowing that fall will be welcomed and present changes you and your family can easily manage.
Happy August 🌞
Marilyn,
Ensemble Family Consultant and the Advisory Committee
www.ensembleunderstands.com
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In-Person Workshop: Building Brighter Futures | |
Join us on Monday, August 19th 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a FREE youth workshop hosted by Re:Action4inclusion, Community Living Windsor, and Community Living Essex County. During this event, there will be three educational workshops for youth focusing on: Mindfulness, Inclusive Education, and Mental Health in the Workplace. Through several interactive activities and discussions with passionate guest speakers, youth will discover strategies for taking care of their mental health at home, school, and in the workplace. They will also discuss the meaning of inclusive education and learn how they can help foster more inclusive schools and communities. This event is for youth between the ages of 13-29 of all abilities. We are also extending the invitation to family members of youth who are attending the event. If you have any questions, please contact Leshona Lennard, Youth and Community Engagement Coordinator with Community Living Ontario, at llennard@communitylivingontario.ca. | |
Career Compass Employer Referral Program | |
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. | |
Kingsville Music Festival | |
Get ready to groove to the beats of an eclectic mix of performers. This 3-day festival, beginning on August 9th and ending on August 11th, will proudly showcase both emerging and award-winning talent, featuring artists from around the world who have made Canada their home. Attendees can indulge their taste buds with a variety of mouthwatering treats, along with local beers and wines. Additionally, visitors can explore the Art Village, highlighting the remarkable talents of Kingsville's local artists. Click the link below to purchase tickets. | |
Windsor Essex Pride Fest Parade | |
Show your pride at Windsor-Essex’s most colourful event! The 2024 Windsor-Essex Pride Fest Parade will be held Sunday, August 11th, at 11:00am. Held since 1992 and celebrating 32 years, the annual Pride Fest Parade will be held during the Windsor-Essex Pride Festival at Lanspeary Park on Ottawa Street in Windsor. The parade and festival are attended by the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, their allies, friends, family, and supporters. The festival focuses on bringing all different segments and groups together to celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and its accomplishments. Click the link below to visit the event website and learn more. | |
The Comber Fair is a tradition older than Confederation. Since 1859, it has proudly provided family entertainment while promoting agriculture through competition and exhibition. This year, the Comber Fair celebrates its 165th anniversary on the weekend of August 9th to August 11th, continuing a tradition of excellence with fantastic family-friendly entertainment and events. Click the link below to visit the event website. | |
Bring your family and friends for an unforgettable day filled with fun, excitement, and community spirit at Heritage Village! At Forest Fest, there’s something for everyone. The event will include vendors, information booths, crafts, games, activities, presentations, tours, food for sale, and more! The entry fee is just $5.00 per person. Click the link below to visit the event website and learn more. | |
Head to John R. Park Homestead on Sunday, August 11th, for the annual Lost Arts Festival in the Conservation Area. Discover the talents of local artisans as you browse their unique creations and try your hand at various traditional art forms. Watch demonstrations of 19th-century crafts and enjoy livestock displays. Children can engage in hands-on historical activities, making it a fun experience for the whole family. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy a delicious, locally made lunch available for purchase from Scotty’s BBQ. Click the link below to purchase tickets. | |
Point Pelee: Dark Sky Nights | |
Explore the park after dark and experience the dark skies of Point Pelee National Park from August 9th to August 11th. You will have the opportunity to stay late and experience the park at night. Visitors can pick up a seasonal star chart at the front gate upon arrival. The park is open until midnight, unless otherwise stated. Click the button below to visit the event website. | |
Have you ever considered being a detective? August 10th is your chance! Fort Malden National Historic Site invites you to challenge yourself in uncovering clues, interviewing suspects, and solving the great mystery in an interactive murder mystery event! Don’t miss out on exciting prizes and tons of fun. Pre-registration is recommended as tickets are limited. Learn more about this event and reserve your tickets today by clicking the link below! | |
Loaded with fresh zucchini and savory Parmesan cheese, no one can resist a forkful of zucchini pie. Pack in more vegetables and cheese as you see fit! | |
Do you have small pieces of wax crayons you can’t use anymore? Don’t throw them away. Create small colourful candles instead. These DIY wax candles could be perfect additions to any room in your house. | |
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Which of the Seven Wonders of the World would you most like to visit in your lifetime?
Great Wall of China - 17.9%
Chichén Itzá - 7.7%
Machu Picchu - 17.9%
Christ the Redeemer - 10.3%
Petra - 5.1%
Taj Mahal - 2.6%
Colosseum - 15.4%
I'm not really interested in seeing any of these. - 10.3%
I have already seen what I want to see. - 12.8%
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