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Family and Friends Newsletter | |
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December 3rd is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. On this Day, WHO joins partners around the world to call for action to achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs) for, with, and by persons with disabilities. Read more at the link here. | |
Equity Diversity Inclusion | |
Above is a picture from the Provincial Network HR Forum where the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Community of Practice group received the Making a Change award. Although not pictured here, CLASS has been a member of this group since 2021. Congratulations! | |
MPP Saunderson Visits CLASS | |
CLASS Staff Take Swift Action | |
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While putting the garbage out the other evening, CLASS staff member Chris noticed what looked like a bonfire a few houses down. Not sitting right, he and staff member Joanne went back out to check on things only to find one of the neighbour’s homes on fire.
Without hesitation, Joanne called the Fire Department and Chris and staff member Abiola raced to the house. Abiola knocked on the door to alert the occupants that their house was on fire and went on to assist in getting their dogs out of the home. Thankfully everyone was safe and no one was harmed.
Great response from members of the CLASS Team at Mills ☺
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Thanks to an anonymous donor to CLASS many people were able to participate in a 6-week drumming circle class. Everyone had such a great time. Why drumming? Drumming has many benefits. It helps release tension and anxiety. It's social and fun, bringing people together as one. It helps people to express emotions and communicate and so much more. Thank you to our donor. | |
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Alliston – FREE Local Delivery in Alliston
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Sausage Tortellini
with bun, crackers and dessert $6.
Sorry grilled cheese is not available on Wednesdays
Email: lunchbox@class.on.ca to order by Monday morning please.
**Everett Legion – in-person dine-in and take-out
Everett Legion from 1130am-1pm
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Ham and Potato and roasted Red Pepper
Above served with coffee/tea, water, dessert, bun/crackers.
Thank you for your support.
Know someone who would like to join our lunchbox weekly soup emails? They can sign up here https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/SLTdrj2/CLASSicLunchbox
| Save the Date for this Holiday Soup Event | With CLASS Executive Director Andrew Walker and Staff Supervisor PJ Wilson. Please join us for some holiday music and a warm soup! | |
Giving Tuesday November 28 | |
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What is it about?
Whether it’s making someone smile, helping a stranger, or giving to those who need our help, every act of generosity counts and everyone has something to give.
Thank you to those who contributed through our social media campaign.
Did you join the movement dedicated to giving back this year? If you did not have a chance consider a gift to CLASS today, volunteer or join a committee. For more information email us. To donate today click here. Thank you.
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LEG Up! to Material Handling
Next Step Literacy, Community Living Association for South Simcoe and Simcoe-Muskoka Skills Force are proud to have partnered to provide this new course. It will prepare adults 18+ with a developmental disability for work in material handling. After the course, each person will work with a Skills Trainer on their goal to find a job in material handling.
Please see the attached flyer.
CLASS is seeking local businesses that may be interested in learning more and partnering with us to help our participants put their training into practice. If you have a job opportunity that may work, please reach out to Heather. Thank you.
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Below is the LegUp Material Handling Course Participants and our Staff Alex (staff), Bernie (Literacy Council), Michael, Jamie, Kayla, Krista, Stacy (staff), Kieran (staff)
Natasja (literacy council), David, Lori, Sabrina, Montana (staff).
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Community Living Association for South Simcoe (CLASS) is excited to announce the implementation of a volunteer-run Community Fridge program.
Although in its early planning stages, once up and running, the Community Fridge will assist those in need within Simcoe County to decrease food insecurity. The Community Fridge will offer perishable and non-perishable food items, 7 days a week, with no limit on visits within the month. It is a stigma-decreasing, dignity-increasing project that allows those who need a little extra assistance, to anonymously attend the fridge and gather 2-3 days’ worth of food without proof of income, address, or identification to feed their families.
Through giving back to the community and volunteering within this initiative, people we support will gain valuable skills that will be transferable to the workforce and provide them with a reference to obtain gainful employment within our community.
In the meantime, a volunteer staff member is running a Candy Gram Drive at CLASS to spread joy across the agency to people supported and staff. If you have a loved one who is supported through FYI or Passages and wishes to participate the cost is $1 per candy gram.
Any funds raised from this drive will go towards the Fridge Program. You can find the form here or they can pick one up at CLASS.
They can drop off the form and payment (cash or cheque preferred) to Jessica in our finance department.
Thank you.
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Last chance for a Daily Lottery Calendar from the Rotary. Great holiday gift idea.
This year the sale of the lottery/cash calendars is supporting Diabetes Canada, sending a family to summer camp so all members can learn how to help the family member with the disease and to the many community organizations that The Rotary Club of Alliston supports. Pick up yours and get stocking stuffers too at CLASS for only $20 each!
Last year, the proceeds went to CLASS to help purchase a wheelchair swing for one of the homes. CLASS appreciates and supports Rotary and is happy to be a seller of the calendars this year. Contact reception to order one.
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Vaccinations
Public Health is encouraging everyone to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines. Please see the links below to help you easily find where these are available in your area.
Flu vaccines – Where to go
https://www.centralhealthline.ca/advancedSearch.aspx?q=l3z%201e5&cid=11347 - Bradford
https://www.centralhealthline.ca/advancedSearch.aspx?q=l9r2b7&cid=11347 - Alliston
Covid-19 Vaccines – Where to go
https://www.ontario.ca/vaccine-locations/
Pharmacy Information - Did you know?
As of October 1, 2023, Ontario pharmacists are authorized to prescribe medications for 19 minor ailments. In order to help alleviate congestion at the local hospital ERs, CLASS encourages all staff to take people supported to their local pharmacy. Please see link for ailments.
https://www.ocpinfo.com/practice-education/expanded-scope-of-practice/minor-ailment/
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What's Happening on Zoom? | |
It's all things dogs over here at CLASS this November.
Along with fresh-made dog cookies and the colder temperatures here to stay the Zoom group made cute little Dachshund dogs wearing warm 'yarn-wrapped' coats. Their body parts move too! Everyone did a great job while learning more about the different breeds of dogs and some of their jobs! Bet these dogs would like the CLASSy Canine Cookies too! Remember to buy your Christmas bags for your pooch today!
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Buy your bags of homemade dog cookies for your 4-legged friends and they will thank you LOVE!
Made by the CLASS Cookie Crew in the Resource Centre.
This project provides paid employment for all who participate whether rolling the dough, cutting the shapes, placing the cookies on the tray or bagging them.
Order before December 4th to guarantee your request... or purchase locally at one of our participating supporting stores (see the flyer for more details) right up to Christmas.
(Subject to availability... don't miss out!)
Small 227g / $4.00 and
Large 454g / $7.00
For more information click here or to order contact: dianekruck@class.on.ca
| For those attending see you soon at the Holiday Dance - tickets are now sold out. | Click on image to view more photos on the CLASS Website Photo Gallery along with other photos from November fun around the community. | Above Madeline, Chris, Dolores, Richard, Michael, Orion, Suzanne, Stephen enjoyed looking at the new decorations at Bradford Gallery. They especially liked the bird display. |
2022-2023 Annual Report
The CLASS Annual Report is available online please click below to view.Take a look at our year in review graphic below.
Annual Report
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However you celebrate, CLASS wishes you the most joyous and healthy holiday season. | |
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Our Vision:
An inclusive community where everyone is valued, diversity is a strength and all live with dignity.
Our Mission:
We foster personal journeys — as a provider of innovative programs and services, a credible voice for change and a trusted facilitator of success.
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CLASS is a proud member of Community Living Ontario | | | | |
