Amherstburg Santa Claus Parade |
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The Amherstburg Santa Claus Parade took place over the weekend! Louis walked in the parade dressed as an elf, Gerald got to meet Santa Claus, and Alvin and Josh watched from the sidewalk. Looks like a ton of fun and a great way to get into the holiday spirit! |
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Earlier this week, Mason visited Aero Sports Trampoline Park in Windsor. You can see from his big smile that he had a great time! |
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New Day is sponsoring a Holiday Food Drive and is looking for your help!
Please drop off canned goods or non-perishable food items to Northshore, Southshore, Channel or the Essex Centre between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday - Friday before December 9th. There will be a box located at each Resource Centre and the Essex Centre for all donations.
New Day will be picking up the donations and distributing them to all the local food banks throughout Essex County.
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Community - what does this mean? You’re reading this newsletter so you have identified yourself as someone whose life has been touched by issues of disability, either directly or indirectly.
Have you ever wondered how the name Community Living Essex County (CLEC) was chosen? Did local decision makers pick a name that people would easily identify with Canada-wide? Did they understand that community consisted of everyone, no matter their ability, race, religion or beliefs? The answer to all of these questions is very likely YES!
The month of December, with multiple special events, will likely give you and your family opportunities to interact with members of Windsor-Essex County communities. You may also be interacting with friends and family. Why not take all of these opportunities to educate others about your daily family realities living with individuals who have intellectual disabilities? In order to help people understand and accept everyone, we need to share our knowledge. This is not cause to present things in a negative light. It is a chance to highlight uniqueness. We are all very different BUT our identity as human beings first makes each one of us alike.
Diverse communities can only be celebrated with our ability to open hearts, minds, eyes, and eventually doors that welcome all to this wonderful place called community!
What are you doing to make diversity something worth celebrating?
Some ideas regarding places diversity can be found are included in the links below.
Wishing you and your family a December filled with positive experiences!
Marilyn, Ensemble Family Consultant and the Advisory Committee
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Our Giving Tuesday Campaign is on Until December 31!
Find Out How You Can Support CLEC!
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Our Giving Tuesday campaign is under way! Make an impact in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities this holiday season with a donation that will be matched, dollar for dollar, by Libro Credit Union.
100% of Giving Tuesday proceeds go toward the purchase of technology, such as smartphones, tablets, apps, and wearables, to help people we support develop skills, take part in virtual supports, and stay connected with friends and family.
All donations made to Community Living Essex County until Saturday, December 31st will be matched by Libro up to a maximum of $6,000. This year our goal is $12,000 – help us beat it!
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Other Ways to Give:
- Pick up dinner at Carmen’s Catering, located at 75 Oak Street in Leamington! They will be donating $1.00 from every 4 o’clock meal special until December 31st.
- Order pizza from Domino’s Pizza locations in Belle River, Essex, LaSalle, Tecumseh, & Windsor between December 6th to December 22nd. They will donate $1.00 from every large, one-topping pizza (pick up only) to our Giving Tuesday campaign.
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Looking For a Festive Volunteer Opportunity? |
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, especially at Devonshire Mall in Windsor as we look forward to our return to our annual holiday gift wrapping booth, which officially opens on Thursday, December 1st and runs until Christmas Eve.
Gather your friends, family, and co-workers and join us for a fun, safe return to our popular gift-wrapping fundraiser. We are still looking for gift wrapping volunteers (no experience necessary) - join us and get into the holiday spirit!
To volunteer, please contact Michael at mcryderman@communitylivingessex.org. A special thanks to St. Clair College and the St. Clair College Alumni Association for serving as our official 2022 sponsors.
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Community Living Essex is Hiring & We Need Your Help! |
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The Wonder of Christmas - Local School Choirs |
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The Music Express Premiere Show Band will be holding their annual The Wonder of Christmas show on December 3rd and 4th at L’Essor Secondary School in Tecumseh.
After two years of being unable to perform, they are very excited to have the chance to get back into their seasonal routine. They will be featuring school choirs from around Windsor-Essex County.
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On December 3rd at 2:30 pm, St. Michel, Monseigneur-Augustin-Caron, and LaSalle Public School will be performing.
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On December 3rd at 7:00 pm, St. John the Baptist and Eastview Horizon will be performing.
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On December 4th at 2:30 pm, St. John de Brebeuf, St. Williams, and Gosfield North Public School will be performing.
Ticket prices for adults are $17 and $12 for students. All proceeds will go to local food banks and Second Chance Animal Rescue.
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Downtown Windsor Light Up The Night |
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Light Up the Night is a dazzling light show illuminating Ouellette Avenue and creating magical experiences that encourage residents and visitors to rediscover downtown’s many treasures. Light Up the Night runs from December 1st to January 15th.
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The City of Windsor is excited to invite residents to join in the celebration of Bright Lights Windsor 2022, at Jackson Park, 245 Tecumseh Road E. Taking place on December 2nd at 5:30 pm.
From December 2nd to January 8th, Bright Lights Windsor will once again light up Jackson Park with thousands of lights and stunning displays.
Official Tree Lighting and Opening Ceremonies take place on December 2nd in the Queen Elizabeth II Sunken Gardens. Opening Ceremonies begin at 6:30 pm.
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WE Made It: Holiday Market |
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The WE Made It: Holiday Market will take place every Friday and Saturday during Bright Lights Windsor from December 2nd to January 8th, in Jackson Park.
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Canada's Most Southern Santa's Village |
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The 1st Annual Santa's Village located in the Heart of Essex County is taking place on December 10th from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm. (Located at the corner of Talbot and Victoria in the Heritage Gardens area, next to the historic Train Station!)
Canada's most southern Santa's village is a one-day event that brings Christmas magic alive for everyone!
Decorate a cookie, make reindeer food, listen to some live music, check out the food vendors offering freshly made donuts, cotton candy, and more. Plus, check out the craft and merchandise vendors, visit Santa's place for a picture and gift, and watch the Santa Claus Parade starting at 630 pm, put together by the Windsor Parade Corporation!
You do not want to miss out on this event. A must-visit to celebrate just before the Christmas holidays.
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The fun thing about these sock gnomes is that once you’ve made the body, you can switch out the hat for any holiday. |
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Sugar Rush Christmas
Four sets of bakers compete in Christmas themed baking challenges. First round is cupcakes, second round confections, and final round cakes. After each challenge one group is eliminated and the winner of the final challenge gets $10,000. Two seasons are streaming on Netflix.
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Winter Squash Carbonara with Pancetta and Sage
This Winter Squash Carbonara with Pancetta and Sage is made creamy with a squash purée - no cream or egg yolks.
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Laughter is the Best Medicine |
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The Christmas villain you love to hate:
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The Grinch from "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"
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Oogie Boogie from "The Nightmare Before Christmas"
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Harry and Marv from "Home Alone"
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Hans Gruber from "Die Hard"
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Scut Farkas from "A Christmas Story"
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What is your favourite Christmas song?
White Christmas ~ 13.5%
It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas ~ 13.5%
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas ~ 13.5%
All I Want For Christmas Is You ~ 21.6%
Jingle Bells ~ 8.1%
Silent Night ~ 21.6%
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town ~ 8.1%
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