Kristi Enjoys Visiting Local Parks |
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Recently, Kristi set a goal of visiting as many parks in Essex County as possible. Here she is, enjoying a recent visit to park number four, Sadler's Pond in Essex. We are so lucky to have so many beautiful parks, waterfront trails, conservation areas and Point Pelee National Park so close to home! |
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Reimagining Community Participation Supports |
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We are very excited to share an update with you about the exciting developments we are planning to transition Day Supports to Community Participation Supports!
A video presentation is linked below that we encourage you to watch. As we prepare for when in-person services can resume, we hope you will join us in exploring the reimagining of Community Participation Supports. There will be regular updates on the transition to Community Participation Supports through email and our Possibilities e-newsletter.
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Ensemble Is Looking For Family Consultants! |
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Are you interested in facilitating meaningful connections - both social and educational - for families in Essex County who support individuals with an intellectual disability?
ENSEMBLE - the voice of families, is seeking to purchase the services of two part-time dynamic, tech savvy people to act as family consultants.
Together, with a dedicated committee of volunteer family members, you will help to meet the needs of this specialized community.
If you are a team player with creative energy, independent work habits, excellent oral and written skills and an ability to think outside the box in a timely manner, you may be just who we are looking for.
Please submit a cover letter and resume highlighting your strengths and accomplishments by e-mail to:
ENSEMBLE
Attention: Rubina, Lois and Marilyn
Together we can make a difference.
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Our Journey To Re-accreditation |
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Community Living Essex County is currently embarking on the wonderful journey towards Re-Accreditation through Focus Accreditation.
Community Living Essex County obtained Accreditation status for the periods 2014-2018 and 2018-2022 and earlier this year we started our journey towards Re-Accreditation! Three years have flown by since our last Accreditation Award in 2018 and this will be our 3rd Accreditation. We accomplished Accreditation through a thorough assessment process which includes Focus examining every aspect of our agency.
Being Accredited gives our agency an ‘award of excellence’ which is another way to prove to all stakeholders and the whole community that Community Living Essex County provides outstanding supports and services. Stay tuned for more information about our Accreditation journey!
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Eligible Windsor/Essex County Residents can Book their Third Dose COVID-19 Vaccine |
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Following the Ontario government’s announcement yesterday that it’s expanding eligibility for booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to additional groups of high-risk individuals starting November 6, 2021, our health unit announced yesterday that prioritized groups in Windsor/Essex can now book their 3rd dose appointments.
Over the coming months, the government will gradually roll out booster doses to all Ontarians aged 12 and over. For now residents eligible to book their 3rd dose must have received their 2nd dose at least 6 months ago and are:
- Over the age of 70 years (those born in 1951 or earlier)
- Health care workers and designated essential caregivers in congregate settings (including long-term care home and retirement home staff and designated caregivers)
- Indigenous populations
- People that live with an individual that identifies as Indigenous
- People who received the series of AstraZeneca vaccine or Johnson and Johnson vaccine
- People who received two doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine will receive an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine as their third dose. If you received an mRNA as your initial two doses the third dose should be the same vaccine product as the second dose.
Click the below link for a chart which sets out when the 6 month interval after your 2nd dose ends.
To book an appointment go to the online booking system at the link below or call the vaccination booking call center at 226-773-2200 for assistance.
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Virtual Jingle Bell Run, Walk & Wheel 2021 |
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We're once again partnering with Ken Knapp Ford for the VIRTUAL Jingle Bell Run, Walk & Wheel, taking place December 10-12! Stay tuned for registration details! |
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Tecumseh
The cenotaph is located in front of Tecumseh Town Hall at the corner of Lesperance and McNorton streets.
Service begins at 11 am Saturday, November 6th, concocted by the Royal Canadian Légion Colonel Paul Poisson Branch 261.
Social distancing and masks are mandatory to attend this event. Everyone is welcome to attend this service to honour Veterans past and present.
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Kingsville
Kingsville’s Remembrance Day Service is in front of the cenotaph at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 188 (145 Division St S.) on November 11, 2021, at 11:00 am. The service is outdoors, it is open to the public.
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Amherstburg
The Remembrance Day ceremony, identifies and honours those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. On November 11th, acknowledge the memory of those that served and sacrificed their lives to preserve our freedom, and those that continue to serve.
The parade will assemble at Branch 157 at 10:30 am and proceed to the Cenotaph in the King’s Navy Yard for a brief memorial service. Upon conclusion and dismissal of the parade, you are welcome at Branch 157 for refreshment and comradery.
Masks are mandatory and proof of vaccination required inside the Branch.
Branch 157 (281 Dalhousie St) to Kings Navy Yard Park, Amherstburg
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Essex
November 11th at 11:00 am Remembrance Day ceremony at the Essex Cenotaph -53 Talbot Street South. Following the ceremony, The Royal Canadian Legion will be open at 103 Talbot St N, Essex.
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NASA's SpaceX Crew-3 Launch |
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 mission will launch four astronauts aboard a Crew Dragon spacecraft on a Falcon 9 rocket to the International Space Station. The crew will complete a six-month science mission aboard the microgravity laboratory in low-Earth orbit.
The launch will carry three NASA astronauts – mission commander Raja Chari, pilot Tom Marshburn, and mission specialist Kayla Barron to the space station – as well as ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Matthias Maurer, who will serve as a mission specialist.
All resources, participation, and registration are FREE. Register to let NASA know that you're virtually participating!
This is a free virtual event taking place on Saturday, November 6th at 11:36 AM.
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Little Big Mouth
Kicked out of his band and home, a free-spirited, talented rock-'n-roll guitarist takes refuge with a charming bookkeeper, her son and dad. Through music, their friendship eventually blossoms into something more. Streaming on Netflix.
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Apple Cider Donuts
No need to make a special trip to the apple orchard – these homemade baked apple cider donuts are the real deal. There’s nothing truly better than biting into a warm, fresh donut coated in cinnamon sugar. It melts in your mouth with every bite!
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Laughter is the Best Medicine |
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What have you missed most about not being able to cross over to Detroit?
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I have not missed anything
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Which horror villain do you fear most?
Freddy Kreuger ~ 33.3%
Jason Vorhees ~ 3.3%
Pennywise ~ 30%
Michael Myers ~ 30%
Samara Morgan ~ 3.3%
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