Second Mobile Vaccination Clinic a Success!

We are so pleased to share that yesterday we held another Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic, in partnership with the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit for people with an intellectual disability and essential caregivers.  70 people received their first dose of the Moderna vaccine, including people receiving supports from Community Living Essex County, Christian Horizons, Family Services Windsor-Essex, and Windsor Essex Brokerage. Pictured above are Josh and Dave, who both received their first dose yesterday. We are so thankful for the strong partnership we’ve developed with the WECHU and we are thrilled to be working with our community partners to be able to provide this opportunity. Vaccinating people receiving supports through CLEC and other agencies in our community is an important step in moving forward.

Celebrate Community Living Month in Ontario!

May is Community Living Month in Ontario, and landmarks across the province are lighting up blue and green to #ShineALight on Community Living! Today, May 6th, both the CN Tower and the Toronto sign in Nathan Philips Square will be lit up blue and green. We’re asking you to get involved during the month of May and help us celebrate Community Living Month! Whether you wear blue and green, bake cookies or cupcakes in the Community Living colours or decorate your house with blue and green posters, balloons, wreaths or ribbons we want to see it! Send your photos to Natalie at nkristy@communitylivingessex.org and we will share them on our social media channels and in the Possibilities newsletter.

New iPad Gives Clayton Ability to Reconnect With His Family

Clayton received one of the iPads we purchased with the funds raised during our 2020 Giving Tuesday campaign. Clayton loves to play games on his new iPad and looks forward to connecting with family over Facetime. He is also really enjoying researching new recipes he would like to try, as well as having fun taking selfies! Clayton would like to say a big thank you, as this iPad opens up a lot of possibilities for fun and reconnecting with his whole family again!

We Want to Hear From You!  Please Fill Out Our Annual Satisfaction Survey for People and Families

It is time for our Annual Satisfaction Survey for people receiving supports and their families. The survey is anonymous and takes under 10 minutes to complete. The last day to submit the survey is May 28, 2021. The survey can be obtained four different ways: through QR Code on the postcard that was mailed out; online though the agency’s website; by calling Patty at 519-776-6483 ext. 228 and completing it over the phone or by calling Patty to request a paper copy be sent to you. Please do your part and encourage people supported and families to complete the survey. Note, the survey for people supported includes an audio option, where the questions and answers are read aloud when clicking on the audio option in the survey.

CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY

A Bright Side in Dark Times

A nurse working on the frontlines in the Ottawa Hospital is singing to her patients in the intensive care unit, letting them know they are not alone during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ottawa Hospital shared a video on social media of endoscopy nurse Amy-Lynn Howson standing outside a patient's room in the ICU with a guitar, singing her song, "You Are Not Alone." You can read the story here, and you can hear her sing in this video.

We Want To Hear From You!

It is a new season for Ensemble, and we are excited to share our upcoming Ensemble website makeover. We want to hear from you!  We would be pleased to hear your feedback about content you would like to see for the new Ensemble website to best serve the needs of all Ensemble families. Click the link below to complete a short survey.   We look forward to reading your feedback!

Kelly Runnalls,    Parent Consultant, Ensemble ensemble@communitylivingessex.org or 519-776-6483, ext. 225

CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY

Scrap Wood Frames

Supplies needed to make these scrap wood frames: Scrap wood pieces Wood stain Paintbrush Rag Twine Embellishments Hot glue Pictures

Instructions: Cut your boards to size or use them at whatever length they are at. Sand if needed. Stain the boards any colour that you wish. Use a light grey stain for a rustic look. Paint on the stain with a paintbrush, allow to sit a few minutes, then wipe away excess with a rag. Wrap around one end with some twine and tie in the back. Use hot glue to secure on a variety of embellishments. Think flowers or even burlap accents!

Then your scrap wood frames are ready for display or even to give as gifts.

Just slide your picture under some of the strands of twine on one end. So simple and so cute! They just stand up on their own without anything additional in the back.

Membership - Join Us!

Membership Benefits Include: Voting rights Invitation to virtual AGM Electronic Communications Closer Look mailer Annual report I'm All INclusion window cling (corporate members) I'm All Inclusion accessory (individual members) Membership card Do you believe in inclusion? Join us today!

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Make It Sweet! Free Online Workshop

Learn how to make the most chocolatey cookies. Crunchy outside, soft inside loaded with three different kinds of chocolate chips. Sunday May 9, 2021 12:30 pm -1:00 pm

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Virtual Science Rendezvous

Science Rendezvous is a free, annual, all-day festival that brings science out of the lab and onto the street with the ultimate goal of improving involvement in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.). This year, they're going virtual! Over 30 University of Toronto departments and local organizations in the community are involved in exhibiting engaging and hands-on experiments that inspire. This year, visitors of all ages will be able to explore multiple online sessions to learn about all things S.T.E.A.M. There will be awe-inspiring demonstrations, experiments you can follow along with at home, a science fair to see the work of young scientists, and a chance to check out awesome science-inspired artwork! Saturday May 8, 2021 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Recipe of the Week

Spiced Pear, Blueberry and Almond Shortcake This shortcake is lovely and comforting and perfect for a cool day with a nice pot of tea. The addition of cardamom and nutmeg gives a little bit of an edge to this cake.

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Laughter is the Best Medicine

Weekly Poll Question

Who is your top priority when buying a Mothers Day gift? Mom Select Wife Select Grandmother Select Mother-in-Law Select Sister Select Aunt Select Daughter Select Friend Select

Poll Results

The weather is supposed to be beautiful this weekend! Are you going to work in your garden? Yes ~ 70% No ~ 30%

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