Getting in the Holiday Spirit! |
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Sydney, Sandra, Savion, and Lindsey enjoyed the Bright Lights at Jackson Park in Windsor earlier this week. Have you been to see the Bright Lights yet? |
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Earlier this week Jason and Julie went for a walk in their neighbourhood to check out all of the beautiful Christmas lights. |
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Brenden enjoyed listening to Christmas music while building a gingerbread house!
We love seeing photos of everyone getting into the holiday spirit! Click the link below to submit your photos and we'll share them on our social media pages and in the newsletter.
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Successful 3rd Dose Vaccination Clinic |
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Last week we held a very successful 3rd dose vaccination clinic at our Essex Centre office, in partnership with the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit. 197 people received their 3rd dose of the vaccine from a wonderful team of Health Unit nurses.
Thank you to everyone who helped to coordinate this clinic!
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Virtual Jingle Bell Run Huge Success |
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The holiday tradition continued last weekend with the 27th Annual Jingle Bell Run, Walk and Wheel and second virtual event hosted by our friends at Ken Knapp Ford in Essex.
Thank you to the members of the Jingle Bell Run organizing committee and Chair James Knapp and his entire staff team at Ken Knapp Ford for their unwavering leadership and dedication to the event and Community Living Essex County.
So many look forward to this annual event to mark the beginning of the Holiday season. A special thanks to the 209 participants who “got their jingle on” this past weekend, collected pledges and walked and ran on local streets, trails, and treadmills across Essex County. We appreciate your support.
Finally, thank you to our community and the many local businesses and corporate supporters who helped sponsor our event and donated prizes. We hope to see everyone at the race starting line in 2022.
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ENSEMBLE is the voice of families which include individuals with intellectual disabilities. For many of these individuals we are their: EYES, EARS and VOICES.
What are your special needs kids and adults telling you? We as the Volunteer Advisory Committee Families need to know if we are going to provide you with the resources you and your family need.
We are WAITING, LISTENING and EAGER to hear from you!
Your voice is needed if meaningful change is going to take place.
Family voices "together"
ENSEMBLE
Marilyn, Lois and Rubina
ensemble@communitylivingessex.org or 519-776-6483, ext 225
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Protect Your Mental Health This Holiday Season |
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Holiday magic. Although it’s real for some, the magic can also be a thin veneer, hiding challenging emotions that can come along with the celebrations. In fact, 52% of Canadians report feelings of anxiety, depression and isolation during the holiday season. If you’re already depressed or experiencing anxiety, the holidays can make things worse.
Click the link below to read five ways tp protect your mental health this holiday season.
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Pasta Fundraiser For Giving Tuesday |
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ALL proceeds will be matched dollar-for-dollar! Libro Credit Union in Essex County has once again signed on as our matching sponsor, matching all donations up to $6000!
Can't make it to Vernon's for our pasta fundraiser? Donate to our Giving Tuesday campaign now through December 31st and your donation will be matched by Libro Credit Union! Double the donation, double the impact!
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Community Living Ontario: Together We're Better Contest |
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February is Inclusive Education month! Children who learn together in school also learn to live well together as adults and are better able to create and participate in communities where everyone belongs.
You are invited to participate in "Together We're Better" contest for Inclusive Education month for the chance to win some amazing prizes!
Submit a photo collage, story, or poem (500 words or less) describing:
- How your school, classroom, and/or extracurricular program (including online and in-person classes) actively supports inclusion of students with an intellectual or developmental disability
- Why your school is better because everyone is learning together
Who Can Participate:
- Principals and Vice-Principals
- Teachers
- Students in Ontario
- Both those that are teaching/learning in class or virtually can enter!
What You Can Win:
- 1st Place - $1000 gift card from Best Buy
- 2nd Place- $500 gift card from Best Buy
- 3rd Place- $250 gift card from Best Buy
Deadline:
Friday, February 4th, 2022! Winners will be announced on Friday, February 18th, 2022 and showcased on Community Living Ontario's website!
How To Enter:
In your email, please make sure to include your name, grade, teacher's name and email address, and your school's name and address.
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Winter Solstice Candle Labyrinth |
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Join Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery on the darkest night of the year to walk the candle labyrinth and welcome back the sun, and reflect on the year of 2021.
The labyrinth will be created in the event hall at Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery. The space will be lit by candles and will have the ethereal sounds of crystal bowls from Chris Tuer.
The winery will be open afterwards to enjoy hot apple cider, hot chocolate, mulled wine, and seasonal treats. The winery retail store will be open and there will be a fire outside to enjoy as well.
Please wear a mask and social distance. Proof of vaccination is required if you are eating or drinking in the winery afterwards.
7258 County Road 50 West, Amherstburg, Tuesday, December 21st , 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The event is free, but cash donations are welcome in support of the Welcome Shelter for Women.
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Harrow Kinsmen Christmas parade is taking place this weekend! It will start at the depot on Sinisac St. and will end at the Harrow Arena Community Centre. Head to Harrow on Saturday, December 18th from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm.
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Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
In the gloriously vibrant town of Cobbleton, legendary toymaker Jeronicus Jangle's fanciful inventions burst with whimsy and wonder. But when his trusted apprentice steals his most prized creation, it's up to his equally bright and inventive granddaughter and a long forgotten invention to heal old wounds and reawaken the magic within. Streaming on Netflx.
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Layered Candy Cane Dessert
This fabulous dessert has the magical flavour of candy canes plus the bonus of an Oreo cookie crust. This winter wonderland dessert is a must-make for the holiday season.
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Laughter is the Best Medicine |
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Do you consider Die Hard a Christmas movie?
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Eggnog, a Christmas do or do not?
Bottoms up ~ 50%
There are worse things, such as fruitcake ~ 23.3%
Egg-nah ~ 26.7%
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