Canada Day is this Friday, and all weekend long people from across the country are invited to come together to celebrate! The communities of Windsor and Essex County have parades, celebrations and even a 5km run planned! Check out the Canada Day Event Guide 9 Ways To Celebrate Canada Day In Windsor Essex for all the ways to make your Canada Day celebrations as spectacular as the fireworks that will be lighting up the skies!
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Congratulations to our 2022/23
Board of Directors!
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We want to say congratulations and thank you to our 2022/23 Board of Directors!
Our Executive Committee remains unchanged: Sue Desjarlais, President; Chad Sutherland, 1st Vice President, Michelle Mastellotto, 2nd Vice President, Gillian Heisz, Treasurer, Robert Tomek, Past President.
Two new Directors were elected to the Board - Ian Phillips and Ray Renaud.
Visit our website to read our board member bios.
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Community Living Essex County Sponsors Welcoming Accessibility Award |
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On Wednesday June 22nd, the Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce held it’s Business Excellence Awards event. Community Living Essex County sponsored and presented the Welcoming Accessibility Award that evening.
Pictured above, Derek Roy, Project Manager, REAL Xchange KTT is presenting the award to Tammy Affleck, Branch Manager from the Libro Credit Union branch in Amherstburg.
Congratulations to Libro Credit Union and thank you for continuing to be champions of inclusion!
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Congratulations To Our
Backyard Makeover Raffle Winners!
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Last week, during our Virtual Annual General Meeting, we drew the winners of our Backyard Makeover Raffle! Congratulations & thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket!
Grand Prize - Landscaping, trees/plants, fertilization & more ($5500 value): Cheryl Moffat, ticket #435
2nd Prize - Fire table, gas BBQ, gift card ($1500 value): Bonnie Corlett-Prescod #703
3rd Prize - RONA/Lowes gift cards ($1000 value): Joanna Mastrogiacomo #998
Early Bird Prize - $750 cash: Clement Esliger
All proceeds from our Backyard Makeover Raffle will help us support our Career Compass Youth in Action Summer Employment Program.
Thank you to our sponsors; Hampton Landscape, Cedar Creek Landscaping, Ruthven Nursery and Garden Centre, WP Web & Print Boutique, RONA Leamington, MedProDirect and media sponsor AM800CKLW.
Lottery License Number: M848231
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Last week Betty celebrated her 62nd birthday and enjoyed this beautiful birthday cake! Happy birthday Betty!
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Earlier this month, Ali graduated from high school. He received an award for exceptional children along with a medal and $100. Congratulations Ali! |
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Mason's Last Day of School |
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Mason graduated from Tecumseh Vista this year. Riding the school bus was one of his favourite parts of his day. His face shows how happy he is with his bus driver Brian. Congratulations Mason! |
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Last week we celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day. Wellness within Indigenous communities is often closely correlated with strong family connections. According to Stats Canada disability and pre-existing conditions are more prevalent among Indigenous people. The challenges facing Indigenous communities were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic as it forced many people into social isolation which resulted in deterioration of health and wellness.
At Ensemble, we know the importance of family and community connections and the positive impact they have on health and wellbeing. We know it is especially important for people living with intellectual disabilities, including Indigenous people, to remain connected with friends, family, and those in their community in order to maintain good mental and emotional health. Click here for detailed information.
Below are some resources for Indigenous people living with intellectual disabilities.
Olivia, Jessica, and the Ensemble Committee
Call or email Ensemble
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DSO Presents a Free Virtual Webinar:
Let's Talk About Living With Roommates
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Developmental Services Ontario will be hosting a free virtual webinar for people with developmental disabilities living in Windsor-Essex, as well as their family members and other members of their support network. Let’s Talk about Living with Roommates was made to help you decide if living with a roommate is right for you. The webinar is on Thursday, July 28th, at 7:00 pm. Click on the links below for a printable flyer and to register for the webinar.
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Essex Fun Fest Sip 'n Shop Mixer |
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Get your tickets now for the Essex Fun Fest Sip 'n Shop Mixer - a fun, social evening supporting Community Living Essex County, EPIC Wineries, and local businesses. Thursday, July 7th from 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm, come out and sample some wine, do a little shopping, and support a great cause. The Essex Fun Fest will donate $10 of every $30 ticket sold to Community Living Essex County!
Tickets are $30 and include: admission, souvenir branded wine tumbler to first 500 through the gates, 3 wine samplings, 1 glass of wine, light food, live entertainment, and a chance to win numerous door prizes to be drawn throughout the evening.
The Essex Fun Fest has lined up several Essex Centre businesses who will be participating vendors, as well as 6 EPIC wineries, including Coopers Hawk Vineyards, Vin Estate Winery, Oxley Estate Winery, Viewpointe Estate Wineries, Colchester Ridge Estate Winery, and Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery.
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Charity Golf Classic Returns for 2022!
Register Today!
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Join us on Thursday, July 14 as we return to the links and celebrate our 30th Annual Charity Golf Classic at one of Essex County’s finest golf courses, Sutton Creek Golf Club in Essex. For the past 29 years, Community Living Essex County has played host to our annual Charity Golf Classic. All proceeds from the Community Living Essex County Charity Golf Classic are directed towards supports and services available to more than 700 people with an intellectual disability and their families throughout Essex County.
Contact Tony DeSantis at tony@communitylivingessex.org or 519-776-6483 ext 246 for more info or sponsorship opportunities.
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Laverne Jacobs Becomes First Canadian on UN's Disability Rights Committee |
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Law professor Laverne Jacobs of Windsor, has accomplished a first for Canada. She has been elected to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the first time Canada will have a seat at this table.
She said one of her goals is to help provide practical guidance for countries on how to further disability rights in a way that is inclusive.
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Friendly Connections is an interactive social service for people of all ages with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities run by ConnectABILITY.
Friendly Connections is focused on helping our community overcome isolation.
They aim to help improve the well-being of individuals through socializing and providing entertaining resources.
Friendly Connections want to connect with individuals across Canada through phone calls, video calls, emailing, messenger chats and good old fashioned mail. They will mail letters, postcards, colouring sheets, activity sheets, stickers and other fun goodies!
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Wellington Paranormal
Sergeant Maaka, and Officers Minogue and O'Leary, are members of the Wellington, New Zealand, police. Their job is to investigate paranormal phenomena. Four seasons streaming on Crave.
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Southern Potato Salad
Southern potato salad is super creamy with a blend of mayonnaise and mustard, hard-boiled eggs, sweet onion, sweet pickle relish, and celery.
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Laughter is the Best Medicine |
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What is the latest animal to have returned to the Detroit River?
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Which summer blockbuster are you most excited to watch?
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse ~ 7.1%
Top Gun: Maverick ~ 39.3%
Jurassic World Dominion ~ 10.7%
Elvis ~ 17.9%
Thor: Love and Thunder ~ 7.1%
Lightyear ~ 17.9%
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