Dave is Spreading Joy by Painting Rocks |
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Dave spent some time over the weekend painting rocks to leave out on his daily walks. The rocks have uplifting words and phrases on them, and will be sure to cheer up anyone who comes across them in the neighbourhood! |
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Taking Care of the Caregiver |
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“You have two hands. One to help yourself, and one to help others.”
~ Audrey Hepburn
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Caregivers provide much-needed supports to their loved ones assisting them to live their best life possible. One in four Canadians are now caregivers, and 51% of these caregivers are overwhelmed. On average, they provide 19 hours of support weekly (according to the Petro-Canada Caremakers Foundation).
Caregivers need to take care of themselves to ensure they are at their best. This vital role is now recognized, and more resources are being developed to support caregivers.
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Kelly Runnalls,
Parent Consultant, Ensemble
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Don't Miss Out on the Early Bird Draw!
Order Your Tickets Today!
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The EARLY BIRD draw for a 60 inch television with Netflix will be held on Friday, July 30th. Don't miss out, get your tickets today!
There are only 4,000 tickets available, be sure to order your raffle tickets before we sell out. Raffle tickets are $25 each or three tickets for $60. Ticket sales have officially begun and will continue until Labour Day, September 6th.
The 60 for 60 Anniversary Raffle has an outstanding line-up of prizes including a Grand Prize of $10,000 cash, sixty $60 dollar gift cards from a variety of local restaurants, retailers and services from across Essex County and a Travel Gift Package valued at $1,400.
The remaining draws will be held on Thursday, September 9th, the night of our 60th Anniversary virtual celebrations!
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The purchase of produce bags from ACCESS County Community Support Services has created 9 employment opportunities through the ACCESS Community Garden.
The below recipe booklet was created by two people hired by ACCESS that receive employment services through Community Living Essex County's Career Compass.
Read through some of the healthy and delicious recipes that you can make from the comfort of your home using some of the quality produce grown at ACCESS!
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60 Years of Community Living Essex County
A Look Back!
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Community Living Essex County is celebrating our 60th anniversary this year! To celebrate, we're looking back at important events, milestones and stories from the past six decades.
In 1982, the first children's residence in Essex County was opened. It became the home to five children that previously had lived in an institution. It also offered two additional beds for emergency respite services for families.
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60th Anniversary Time Capsule |
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As we prepare to celebrate Community Living Essex County’s 60th Anniversary, we’re interested to know what specific small item you would place in a time capsule to commemorate this milestone for the agency? Let us know at the link below!
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Updated Passport Guidelines |
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The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) has announced changes to their Passport Program Guidelines, effective September 1, 2021.
Key changes include:
- New maximum amounts for ticketed, live events ($150 per ticket, maximum two tickets)
- Computers and telecommunications/data plans - covered temporarily since April 1, 2020 - will no longer be admissible.
Click the links below for additional information and to read the updated Passport guidelines.
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Ontario is Entering Stage 3 |
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This weekend you can go for dinner and a movie – with you choice of eating inside the restaurant or on the patio! Who knew a couple years ago this could be such a big deal?
Step Three of Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopen begins Friday, July 16th at 12:01a.m. We’ll remain in Step 3 for at least 21 days. When 80% of Ontario’s population 12 and over have received at least 1 dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, 75% are fully vaccinated, no public health unit has less than 70% of their population fully vaccinated and key public health and health care indicators remain stable, most safety measures like capacity limits for social gatherings will be lifted.
The explanation given for why our province is reopening slower than other provinces is that Ontario’s epidemiological situation is distinct from other jurisdictions. The Delta variant is the dominant strain in Ontario, which is not the case with some other provinces.
With capacity limits gyms will open Friday, as will museums, galleries, casinos, concert venues, nightclubs and much more. Limits for outdoor gatherings/events is increased to 100 people, indoor to 25 people. For a complete list go to:
Please remember that face coverings and physical distancing requirements continue to be required at indoor public settings.
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Tips, Tricks and Strategies For Keeping
A Clutter Proof Home
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If you're feeling overwhelmed with clutter and don't know where to start, here are techniques that will help you slowly declutter your home.
Trash bag tango: Use two trash bags to clear the superficial clutter from your home. In the first one put trash, in the second bag, put items that are going to a thrift store or a yard sale, books that you've read or clothing that no longer fits you and anything else that you just want out of the house. Do this simple 10-minute routine each day and you will see a difference.
Try the One-Month Cardboard Box Test: Not sure what you use and what you don't in your kitchen? Here is a way to find out. Empty the contents of your kitchen utensils drawer into a cardboard box. For one month, put a utensil back into the drawer only if you take it out of the box to use it. If it's still in the box after four weeks, you don't need it. Get rid of it.
The 12-month rule: If you haven't used an item in the last year, it is highly unlikely you really need it or that you are going to ever get enough use out of it to justify it cluttering up your home. Take the plunge and get rid of it! Ask yourself these questions as you encounter each piece of clutter:
- Do I use this?
- How long has it been since I've used it?
- Will I use it again?
- Is it worth the space it takes up in my house?
The objective is to get stuff out of your home, not to move it into another room. You will be amazed by the sheer volume of unused and unneeded items in your home.
Don't spend time inventing reasons to keep these things.
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Via Italia - Pedestrian Corridor |
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Back by popular demand!
Via Italia will become a pedestrian corridor with extended patios and businesses once again! Join us Friday and Saturday evenings for a stroll, and take in the sights and sounds as you shop and dine al fresco on our expanded patios.
All health and safety protocols will be maintained throughout Via Italia for a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
Erie Street East Windsor
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We Want to Hear From You!
How Are You Staying Well and Keeping Positive During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
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Whether it’s a new hobby, healthy habit or a positive change to your daily routine, we want to hear about it! Let us know in the box below. These submissions will be featured in the weekly internal video updates sent out to employees by our Executive Director, Karen Bolger and may be included in upcoming editions of the Possibilities newsletter. |
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Sweet Tooth
On a perilous adventure in a post-apocalyptic world, a boy who's half-human and half deer searches for a new beginning with a gruff protector. One season is now streaming on Netflix.
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Old-Fashioned Lemonade
Ah, the taste of summer. This old fashioned lemonade recipe is refreshing, lemony, slightly sweet, and best of all easy to make.
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Laughter is the Best Medicine |
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What is your summer project?
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Decluttering/having a yard sale
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What is your favourite summer sound?
Crickets chirping ~ 12.8%
Waves crashing ~ 27.7%
Thunderstorms ~ 25.5%
Cicadas humming ~ 0%
Bonfires crackling ~ 34%
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