Community Living Essex County Awarded 4 Year Re-Accreditation and Seal of Sustainability |
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We are delighted to share that we received word from Cheryl Whiteman, Executive Director of FOCUS Accreditation, that our organization has achieved re-accredited status for another four years along with FOCUS’ Seal of Sustainability, reserved for organizations that have been accredited for 3 or more consecutive terms. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our employees. We’ll be celebrating this achievement on Friday, December 9th at 11am at a virtual event, open to all. Please consider joining us!
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On December 1st people receiving supports in the Amherstburg area joined in the celebration with the Town of Amherstburg and Enbridge for the annual River Light's Celebration.
Candace, from Inspiring Sounds joined for an old fashion Christmas sing-along.
Everyone had a wonderful time! Special thank you to the Town of Amherstburg for hosting this event, and to Enbridge for their sponsorship of this annual event.
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Earlier this week, Zina visited Bright Lights Windsor. This was the first time that she had been to see the lights at Jackson Park, and she loved every minute of it. |
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Last Chance to Help New Day Support Local Food Banks |
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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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Ensemble's Caregiver Appreciation Events |
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Looking for a listening ear and understanding? Ensemble is here for families of people with intellectual disabilities.
Community Living Essex County is an excellent choice for services, supports, and resource information that can assist individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families but often families crave connection with those experiencing similar life circumstances. What about emotional understanding and support? Ensemble consists of families who provide daily, ongoing support for their children, young and old, who have intellectual disabilities. Their perspective is from a family’s lived experience.
Have you participated in the recent Ensemble Caregiver Appreciation activities?
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Questions to think about:
How do you become actively involved with other families? How do you reach out and end potential isolation? Don’t you need to inject some positive energy and fun events into your life?
Stay tuned! Get in touch! Exciting future events for unpaid caregivers of adults with intellectual disabilities living at home are to be announced in the coming weeks.
Below are some helpful links:
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 now through 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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Visit Us at the Gift Wrapping Booth at Devonshire Mall! |
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Our gift wrapping booth at Devonshire Mall is in full swing! Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who have spent time in the booth & thank you to everyone who has stopped by to have gifts wrapped!
Stop by and see us! We’re located near Indigo, right next to Lululemon. All proceeds go to Community Living Essex County.
A special thank you to St. Clair College and the St. Clair College Alumni Association for serving as our official 2022 sponsors and covering the cost of all gift wrapping supplies!
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Community Living Essex is Hiring & We Need Your Help! |
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Partners for Planning is hosting a FREE online webcast on December 14th. This webcast will give you an introduction to the Registered Disability Savings Plan, including tips and advice on free resources that can be consulted for additional information.
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Join the Sandwich Towne BIA on December 10th as they welcome Santa in Sandwich Towne with a variety of activities for the whole family to enjoy including their annual tree lighting in Mary E. Bibb Park!
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Holiday Fun in Essex this Weekend |
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If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, Essex is the place to be! There are many fun and family friendly events taking place.
On December 10th at 6:30 pm, the Essex BIA is putting on its annual Essex Santa Claus Parade! The Kingsville Essex Associated Band will be performing during this parade.
On December 10th from 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Essex’s first ever Santa's Village & Market will be held at Heritage Gardens. Check it out for a fun day of holiday cheer. Stop by at 7:00 pm to listen to some holiday carols performed by the Essex Community Concert Band.
On December 10th and 11th from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, stop by the Essex Recreation Centre in Gym A and take a stroll through the Kingsville Essex Associated Band’s Christmas Gift Show. There will be many vendors in attendance, and awesome options for Christmas gifts this year. Santa will also be making an appearance from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm both days!
On December 11th at 2:00 pm, the Essex Community Concert Band will be having their annual holiday concert, Ring in the Holidays V at Holy Name of Jesus Parish! What better way to end the weekend than sitting down and listening to some of your favourite holiday songs with your family?
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Free Holiday Movie Matinee |
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The Olde Walkerville Theatre would like to give back to the families in our community by having a free holiday movie matinee. On December 10th and 11th at 1:00 pm, 1564 Wyandotte Street East. Ages 4+ are welcome to attend. General Admission tickets are FREE!
Seating is first come, first served. Booth and box reserved seating is available for a fee. You MUST register online to attend, tickets will not be available at the door. Concession stands will be open (cash only).
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Visit a town immersed in the holiday spirit!
Every night, 100’s of customized LED light displays light up the town’s two main parks. Toddy Jones Park features whimsical, playful displays for the kids and the kid at heart to enjoy. Along the Detroit River, visit the King’s Navy Yard Park. You will see traditional displays that showcase the warm hearted feel of the season with carolers, angels, soldiers and more.
The downtown businesses are lit up for the holiday season and encourage you to stop by, warm up and shop local.
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Holiday Lights Heritage Nights |
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This outdoor light display has transformed the LaSalle Civic Centre into a beautiful outdoor walk-through holiday and light experience, including numerous ornamental/holiday lighting displays and a forty-foot-tall walk-through Christmas tree. |
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If you are looking for ideas to create a magical winter wonderland, try these giant 3D paper snowflake decorations!
Made from simple paper bags or just plain white office paper, they are so easy to make.
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Andor
Prequel series to Star Wars' 'Rogue One'. In an era filled with danger, deception and intrigue, Cassian will embark on the path that is destined to turn him into a Rebel hero. Now streaming on Disney+.
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Chicken Noodle Soup
Take the time to make chicken noodle soup from scratch and you'll never be able to make it another way again!
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Laughter is the Best Medicine |
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What's your favorite animated Christmas classic?
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
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A Charlie Brown Christmas
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Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
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Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
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The Christmas villain you love to hate:
The Grinch from "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" ~ 41.7%
Oogie Boogie from "The Nightmare Before Christmas" ~ 0%
Harry and Marv from "Home Alone" ~ 38.9%
Hans Gruber from "Die Hard" ~ 2.8%
Scut Farkas from "A Christmas Story" ~ 16.7%
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