Konnor Had a Great Time Exploring Essex County |
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Konnor enjoyed blueberry picking at Meleg's Lakeview Orchard & Cider Mill last week! What a fun way to explore Essex County and spend some time outside while still socially distancing. |
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Dion is Living His Dream With Family Support |
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Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.”
Les Brown, motivational speaker
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Dion is from the United Kingdom and has a great circle of support. Dion and his dad Wal love music and singing. They have started Father and Son Karaoke.
They wanted to share their love of music during the COVID-19 pandemic to uplift the spirit of others. Dion has a great music career started with his circle of support, assisting him to reach his dreams.
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Kelly Runnalls,
Parent Consultant, Ensemble
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Remembering David Hingsburger |
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It is with deep sadness we share that Dave Hingsburger passed away at his home in Toronto on Sunday. Our agency has had a very close relationship with Dave and his husband Joe for decades.
Many of the people we support, and employees have met Dave and Joe over the years through the training sessions he’s facilitated for us. He was also instrumental in the development of the Advocates Against Abuse training that built upon one of his programs to create a leading edge, peer training model for the prevention of abuse of people who have intellectual disabilities. During this past year, Dave participated as the AAA committee developed a virtual abuse training program.
For decades, as a clinician, trainer and author Dave has been an unrelenting and tireless advocate for the rights and freedom for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A prolific writer, Dave was an early “blogger’ where he mused daily about diversity, disability and difference with equal doses of eloquence, humour and provocation. Over the years, he also authored several books that have been used by generations of disability professionals across the world to help them understand issues of humanity.
Dave was the founder and editor of the International Journal for Direct Support Professionals, a set of easy to-read, practical articles for direct support professionals on a variety of topics that are pertinent to their role in supporting people with intellectual disabilities. Earning a loyal and growing following of readers across the globe, every year Dave and his colleagues published twelve issues of the journal in English, French and Spanish. He also became a highly skilled interviewer with his monthly “Let’s Talk with Dave” webinar series in partnership with NADSP, where he interviewed the author of that month’s publication and dove deeper into the topic in a talk show format where once again, he showed his commitment, intellect and incredible wit.
Our thoughts and prayers are with those closest to David in this time, including his husband Joe.
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Spotlight on Ernie's TV in Kingsville |
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Ernie’s TV has been family run since 1974, selling first televisions and appliances, and expanding their business operation to include furniture sales in 1985. Ernie Demarse is the owner and operator of Ernie’s TV which is located at 29 Main street East in Kingsville.
From serving as corporate sponsors with Community Living Essex County fundraising events such as the Ruthven Apple Festival and Charity Golf Tournament to supporting the Hospice of Windsor and Essex County, Ernie’s philosophy has always been about giving back and supporting the community that supports him.
Over the years, Ernie’s TV has assisted in raising thousands of dollars for local charitable causes. Ernie’s commitment continues with his support of the 60 for 60 Lottery Raffle with his sponsorship contribution for the early bird prize draw of a 60 inch Smart TV valued at $1,000. Be sure to buy your raffle tickets now at www.communitylivingessex.org. The early draw will be held at 1pm on Friday, July 30th.
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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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Windsor-Essex Pop-Up COVID-19
Vaccination Clinics
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Pop-up vaccinations are being held in high-risk areas across Windsor and Essex County as a way to make it as easy as possible for people to get both 1st and 2nd doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Anyone age 12+ can attend any clinics listed below.
No Appointments Are Necessary
Clinics are planned for the following locations:
Week of July 19th (all clinics are 10 am to 3 pm)
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Tuesday, July 20th - Windsor - Frank W. Begley Public School
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Wednesday, July 21st - Windsor - William G. Davis Public School
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Thursday, July 22nd - Comber - Centennial Central Public School
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Friday, July 23rd - Windsor - Assumption College Catholic High School
Week of July 26th (all clinics are 10 am to 3 pm)
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Tuesday, July 27th - Windsor - William G. Davis Public School
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Wednesday, July 28th - Leamington - Queen Elizabeth Public School
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Thursday, July 29th - Windsor - Sainte-Therese French Catholic School
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Friday, July 30th - Windsor - Assumption College Catholic High School
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Saturday, July 31st - Windsor - Frank W. Begley Public School
*Health Cards are NOT required at any of the above clinic locations.
For more details and information, please visit the Pop-Up Vaccine Page on the Erie Shores HealthCare website.
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Special Olympics Celebrates Anniversary
This Week
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The genesis of Special Olympics was a summer day camp that Sargent and Eunice Shriver started in the backyard of their Maryland home.
The first games were held on July 20, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois, with about 1000 athletes from the U.S. and Canada. At those first games, honorary event chair Eunice Kennedy Shriver announced the formation of the Special Olympics organization.
Special Olympics is the world's largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities, providing year-round training and activities to 5 million participants and Unified Sports partners in 172 countries.
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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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In The News: Walmart Loses Lawsuit Brought by Worker With Down Syndrome |
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MADISON, WIS. -- Walmart Inc. lost a federal lawsuit in Wisconsin when a jury sided with a sales associate who has Down syndrome and alleged that schedule changes made attendance problems that led to her firing.
Spaeth's condition requires that she maintain a rigid schedule of daily activities. Spaeth requested that she be allowed to resume her prior work schedule of noon to 4 pm because if she did not eat dinner at the same time every night, she would get sick. Instead of returning her to the old schedule, Walmart fired her. Walmart also refused to rehire her when Spaeth requested it.
The jury found that Walmart failed to accommodate Spaeth's disability and fired her because of it, which is a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Free Outdoor Movie Screenings This Weekend! |
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Friday, July 23rd to Sunday, July 25th the Windsor International Film Festival is transforming Charles Clark Square (located downtown Windsor) into an outdoor cinema! With a state-of-the-art LED screen, and sound that will fill the square, they are excited to bring you a slate of great movies to watch Under the Stars. This is a free event.
Bring your own chairs, blankets, sun hats and make sure you dress appropriately for being outdoors. Sunscreen and bug spray is recommended!
You must register for each day you plan on attending screenings. Entrance into each screening will be first-come, first-serve. Groups will be limited to 6 people. You must wear a face mask if you are sitting with people outside of your household.
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July 24 - Join Movies in the Park outdoors, under the stars to enjoy "Coco" on the big screen! Grab your family or social circle, bring snacks and curl up on a cozy blanket. Essex Fire will be on site, Pharmasave is providing ice cream and the Town of Essex is providing free popcorn! |
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Staying Well and Keeping Positive During the COVID-19 Pandemic |
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Brianne has been buying tropical plants and taking care of them. They are great for the air and so beautiful. It gives her something to do and more responsibilities. Taking care of plants is really hard work. She loves taking care of them.
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Without being able to get out and socialize and needing a positive outlet, around March 2021 Tina was feeling very stir crazy. She had been to a couple of virtual paint parties and really enjoyed them so she decided to host one online with some family and friends. They enjoyed it so much, they decided it would be a bi-weekly get together. They laugh, enjoy each other's company and have all learned a great new skill.
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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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Yes Day
Always feeling like they have to say "no" to their kids, Allison and Carlos decide to give their three kids a "Yes Day," during which the kids have 24 hours to make the rules. Yes Day is now streaming on Netflix.
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Homemade Salsa
Break out the tortilla chips! This homemade salsa recipe is zesty, fresh, and super easy to make. Enjoy it as a dip, or pile it onto tacos, nachos, and more.
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Laughter is the Best Medicine |
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Which Olympic sport are you most looking forward to watching?
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I do not watch the Olympics
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What is your summer project?
Decluttering/having a yard sale ~ 11.8%
Gardening ~ 23.5%
Getting fit and healthy ~ 20.6%
Home renovation ~ 17.6%
Absolutely nothing ~ 26.5%
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