Check Out Our New Website! |
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We are excited to announce that our newly re-designed website is now LIVE! Visit www.communitylivingessex.org and check it out! We hope that you find our new site easy to navigate, modern and user-friendly.
When designing our new website we wanted to ensure people and families are able to easily find information about who Community Living Essex County is and what we do.
New features include a supports and services landing page with short descriptions of all of the supports we offer and a live chat option, so visitors to our site can receive quick responses to their questions during business hours.
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Don't Give Me That Attitude! |
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How many times have you caught yourself about to say this to someone? Often one of your family members - child or adult!
Our success or failure is frequently dependent on attitude. Of all the things affecting our lives every day, one of the only things we can control is attitude.
The wrong attitude can turn opportunities into failure. The right attitude can turn challenges into opportunities, and opportunities into success. Attitude can provide solutions which can result in success.
In the challenging COVID-19 days ahead let’s focus on community solutions with renewed energy gained by an attitude adjustment - successful solutions are within our reach.
Yes we CAN! - together - ENSEMBLE.
Contact us by email or phone.
Marilyn, Lois and Rubina
Family Consultants
ensemble@communitylivingessex.org or 519-776-6483, ext 225
Click the below links below for ideas to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Free Webinar: Legal Guide to Engaging Private Support Workers |
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Community Living Ontario is teaming up with PooranLaw to host another webinar on the Legal Guide to Engaging Support Workers For People With Disabilities.
This session will include an introduction to the Legal Guide and will highlight key takeaways from each chapter and the resources that are included in the guide. The audience will learn about important legal issues related to paying support workers, including:
- funding sources
- understanding the differences between employees and "independent contractors"
- best practices for hiring workers
- key rules for managing support workers
- health and safety and human rights issues
- insurance and taxation considerations
- special rules related to live-in support workers
Please click the registration link below and join on Tuesday, February 1st, from 7:00pm-8:30pm.
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Webcast: Registered Disability
Savings Plan Workshop
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Are you interested in learning about the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), a made-in-Canada, long-term savings vehicle designed specifically for individuals with disabilities? To register for one of the upcoming Intro to the RDSP webcasts click on the below links.
What Will You Learn?
- An understanding of how you could receive up to $90,000 from the federal government in bonds and grants
- Insights on opening an RDSP, withdrawals and taxation
- Knowledge of the latest updates and changes to the RDSP
- Tips & advice on free resources to consult for additional information
Upcoming Intro to the RDSP Webcasts:
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Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services West Region
Virtual Wellness-Drop Box Link
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The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) West Region office has confirmed a number of time-limited, online supports and resources that will be available until March 31, 2022 to support eligible individuals, their families and caregivers during COVID-19 and the latest Omicron wave.
The Virtual Wellness-Drop Box link includes a number of information posters for a variety of online support offerings, including a 24/7 counselling line, that is directed to individuals, their families and caregivers on the adult Developmental Services wait list. Follow the below link for more information.
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Point Pelee National Park Dark Sky Nights |
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Point Pelee National Park is designated as a Dark Sky Preserve by the Windsor Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.
What does it mean to be a Dark Sky Preserve? It means that the Point Pelee National Park Dark Sky Preserve is one of the best places to explore the night sky in Canada. One can think of a dark sky preserve as an astronomy park where the night sky glows with millions of stars visible to the naked eye. The darkest nights happen during the new moon, when the moon isn't visible in our sky.
The park will be open until midnight for the best stargazing experiences. Bring your binoculars or a telescope!
Dark sky viewing tips:
- Check the weather before heading out.
- Take along a star chart or download a star gazing app, and a pair of binoculars, or telescope.
- Use red cellophane over your flashlight. Red light is less obtrusive than traditional white light, and helps to retain your night vision.
- West Beach and the Visitor Centre parking lot are the best car-accessible stargazing locations.
- Entrance fees apply.
2022 Dates for Dark Sky
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January 29th
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February 26th
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March 26th
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April 23rd
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May 28th
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June 25th
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July 30th
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September 24th
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October 29th
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November 26th
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December 17th
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Get Crafty
Coffee Filter Heart Wreath
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How to Make a Coffee Filter Heart Wreath
Supplies
- Coffee filters
- Red acrylic craft paint (The red paint makes gorgeous light pink flowers. The colour will dilute.)
- Plastic container
- Water
- Heart shaped wreath
How to Dye Coffee Filters
- Add paint and 1-2 inches of water into the container and stir.
- Add 10 coffee filters at a time into the container. Submerge them in the paint water solution.
- Lay them on a cookie sheet between two (or more) paper towels and squeeze as much water out as you can.
- Line the cookie sheet with some parchment paper.
- Lay several piles of filters on you parchment covered cookie sheet.
- Bake them in a 250 degree oven for about 20 minutes.
- Check them often so they don’t burn.
How to Make Coffee Filter Flowers
- Iron your filters. If you want a crumply looking flower, skip this step.
- Take two filters and put a dot of glue right in the centre so they stick together.
- Starting from the inside, draw a swirl (pictured below).
- Cut that swirl.
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Making the Flowers
- First, bend the end so you have a little tail. This makes it easier to get the flower started.
- Next, start rolling your flower. Rolling it loosely makes the flower prettier. Roll it loosely and don’t let go.
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- Turn the flower upside-down and hot glue it. Get it in between some of the layers and everywhere you can, and stick the little round circle end on top of the glue and gently smoosh it down.
- And there you have it! Your super-gorgeous coffee filter flower.
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- Use the flowers you made and glue them around the wreath form.
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Have Fun Playing Skribble.io |
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Skribbl.io is a free multiplayer drawing and guessing game.
One game consists of a few rounds in which every round someone has to draw their chosen word and others have to guess it to gain points!
The person with the most points at the end of game will then be crowned as the winner!
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Sunday Morning Beginning Yoga
Free Online Class
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Join Beginning Yoga to soothe the mind, body and soul.
Move your body during an hour long yoga class which is accessible for all levels of yoga with instructor Divya Krishnan. Gaining mental and physical strength during these times is important for the mind, body and soul.
Sunday, January 30th at 8am. This class runs every Sunday.
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Man, Woman, Dog
Humans and dogs have been best friends for thousands of years, but how did dogs become known as "man's best friend"? Look into the perspective of humans and dogs as this show delves into the history of our beloved canine companions. Streaming on Disney+
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'Got Some Crust' Macaroni and Cheese
Looking for a new twist on a classic meal? Try adding a bit of crunch to your mac & cheese with this mouthwatering recipe.
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Laughter is the Best Medicine |
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What is your favourite winter activity?
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Are you a night owl or an early bird?
Early bird all the way ~ 30.6%
Pure night owl ~ 33.3%
Both ~ 25%
Wait, you guys sleep? ~ 11.1%
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