Giving Tuesday 2021 a Success! |
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We are pleased to announce that our 2021 Giving Tuesday campaign raised a total of $10,653!
All proceeds from our Giving Tuesday campaign will be used to purchase technology, such as tablets and smart phones, to help people receiving supports from Community Living Essex County stay connected to loved ones and participate in virtual supports.
A HUGE thanks to Libro Credit Union for matching all donations.
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Nick Enjoys Connecting With Nature |
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Earlier this year, Nick set a goal to connect with nature. Recently he visited Ojibway Park to go on a nature walk. He was so excited for the birds to land in his hand and eat the food from him. He's already off to a great start meeting his goal! |
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The Days Are Long - But the Years Are Short! |
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As we anticipate the end of winter and the arrival of spring; the muffled sounds of winter will be replaced with sounds of new beginnings: chirping songbirds, humming garden equipment, roaring motorized vehicles, and laughing and squealing children at play. The warmer and longer sunlit days ignite trapped energy for all living things.
Our families will welcome mask free days with mixed emotions. Days without COVID restrictions will be huge adjustments for everyone.
As families, the demands of children in the coming months will return us to days requiring unlimited energy and patience.
Let’s embrace our children’s positive energy and enthusiasm while never losing site of the gift of youth.
— REMEMBER —
The days may be long BUT the years are short !
From your Ensemble Team,
Marilyn, Rubina and Lois
Celebrate New Beginnings!
Contact us by email or phone.
ensemble@communitylivingessex.org or 519-776-6483, ext 225
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CLEC taking part in Hats on for Healthcare - February 2020
The 13th Annual Hats on for Healthcare campaign is taking place March 2 - 30, 2022!
Hats On For Healthcare is now in its 13th year and has raised more than $450,000 for programs and services at Windsor Regional Hospital.
Participation is easy! Teams and individuals are invited to wear their most unique and creative headwear and fundraise in support of critically needed medical equipment for our community.
The 2022 Hats On For Healthcare event will support Windsor Regional Hospital's new Mental Health Program at the Ouellette Campus of Windsor Regional Hospital.
The Program includes an Assessment Centre, Psychiatric Intensive Care (8 beds) and Acute Care Care units (60 beds). A multidisciplinary team of professionals including nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, family practice physicians, and psychiatrists work with individuals, families, and community partners to provide intervention, treatment and promote recovery.
Funds raised will support the purchase of medical equipment, furnishings, and items that support patients while on the unit.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Hats On For Healthcare event will look a bit different this year, but still promises to be as fun as ever! Though they are unable to host in-person gatherings, they have created several new ways in which you can virtually participate and fundraise!
Put on your best hat, register now, and help make a difference for healthcare in Windsor-Essex!
If your organization is participating in person this year, please review the current social distancing and gathering protocols as outlined by the Health Unit, the Government of Canada, and Government of Ontario Health & Safety Guidelines in place during COVID-19.
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Healthy living means making positive choices that enhance your personal physical, mental and spiritual health. You make these choices when you:
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follow Canada’s food guide’s healthy eating recommendations to make healthy food choices and build healthy eating habits
- build a circle of social contacts to create a supportive environment of people who care for you and respect you
- stay physically active to keep your body strong, reduce stress, and improve your energy
- put an end to other negative lifestyle practices
Healthy living choices are affected by where you live, work, learn and play. Keeping yourself informed about positive health practices within your environment is an important way to improve your overall health and sense of well-being.
Healthy eating is an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle, regardless of age. Healthy eating ensures your body gets all the nutrients it needs. It also helps reduce your risk of developing chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
It’s recommended to have a healthy pattern of eating most of the time. Healthy eating doesn’t mean you have to give up your favourite foods, but try to choose healthier options more often. The pattern of eating over longer periods of time is more important than any one meal or food.
It's Your Health (IYH) is a joint publication produced by Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada that provides information you can trust on a wide range of health and safety issues.
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4th Wall Music Presents "Music & Healing" |
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4th Wall Music presents Music & Healing
March 6th, 7:00 pm, live at the Capitol Theatre
March 13th, 7:00 pm, online broadcast launch
Capitol Theatre
121 University Ave W in Windsor
This program will include music from Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 15, Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp, Bach Cello Suite no. 6, and more!
Music Therapist and owner of InTune, Rebecca Goldstein, will be the featured guest speaker for this event.
4th Wall Music acknowledges funding and support from the City of Windsor - Municipal Government‘s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Fund, the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario‘s Production and Presentation Projects Grant, the Beverly Baker Foundation, and Assante Wealth Management.
This event is by donation. Any amount that you choose.
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Embroidery
While embroidery may seem like a detailed and intricate process, the supplies you'll need are fairly simple - and none of them are overly pricey. You'll need an embroidery hoop and some kind of needlework fabric to help you keep all the stitches in order. You'll also need needles and embroidery thread.
While you don't need it, tracing paper is usually only a few dollars and can be very helpful when you're putting your initial design onto the fabric. You can also pick up a pre-printed canvas or an embroidery kit.
Supplies:
- Embroidery hoop
- Needles
- Embroidery thread
- Embroidery scissors
- Tracing paper
- Needlework fabric
Check out the below video to learn the top 10 embroidery stitches.
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West Side Story
An adaptation of the hit 1957 musical, it's love at first sight as Maria and Tony spot each other at the high school dance. A forbidden romance is forged as their love kindles the rivalry between two street gangs: The Jets and the Sharks. Streaming on Disney+.
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Quick and Easy Pizza Crust
The perfect recipe for fast, delicious pizza without having to wait for the dough to rise. It only takes 5 minutes to have soft, chewy crust for your pizza.
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Laughter is the Best Medicine |
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Would you rather have a time machine that can only travel to the past or travel to the future?
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I am happy right where I am
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What's your favourite activity to do with your friends or family?
Watching a movie ~ 17.9%
Playing games ~ 28.2%
Going for a walk ~ 5.1%
Road trip ~ 48.7%
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