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This is the May edition of the Healthy @ Home newsletter that is shared with athletes and coaches. Be sure to follow Special Olympics Ontario on social media for continued updates or visit www.specialolympicsontario.com for additional information.

Competitions are BACK!

In case you missed it... competitions are BACK with Hometown Games! Hometown Games are locally driven in-person competitions and are a great opportunity for you get back to competing and having fun in an all-inclusive environment!

Happening THIS WEEKEND:

MAY 7

Kitchener-Waterloo Basketball

MAY 8

London 5-Pin Bowling

London 10-Pin Bowling

Don't see an upcoming Hometown Games near you? Stay tuned to your emails and our social media channels for more dates and locations coming soon! We can't wait to see you back on the playing field!

Reveal Your Champion '22 is wrapping up this week!

For our final Workout Wednesday, join us for the fan-favourite Tabata workout! Come ready TONIGHT at 7:30pm to enjoy some great tunes and exercises that cover all the themes from the program.

Join Allison one last time for the last RYC workout of this session and dance your socks off with some ZUMBA! Takes place Thursday (May 5th) at 7:30pm!

It’s time to nominate and select 2022 Special Olympics Ontario Provincial Awards winners (for the period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022). We are once again looking for deserving athletes, coaches, and volunteers in various categories, so get your nominations in today!

To nominate athletes and volunteers please visit our Provincial Awards Site and submit your nomination on the online forms provided. Please note that the deadline date is Friday, June 17, 2022. Also, there is a helpful checklist on the main page of the awards site detailing some of the key information you will need when submitting a nomination.  

Introduction to Money Management

Tuesday, May 10th @ 7:00PM ET

via Zoom

We are bringing you an introductory workshop on Money Management, delivered to you by our Occupational Therapy students, Gaby and David. This interactive 1-hour session will consist of the following topics: values and expenses, needs vs wants, tips for saving and how to create a personalized spending plan. There will be group-based activities, note-taking tasks, interactive quizzes, and small breakout group activities. An athlete manual with worksheets, lessons and resources will be provided for participants to follow along during the workshop and to complete money management activities from home.

Chef Anthony returns for another cooking session!

Let's Get Cooking with Chef Anthony is back again this month, happening on Friday, May 27th! Join Chef Anthony to make some delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies - you won't want to miss it! Be sure to register in advance by clicking below!

Are you proficient with technology with an interest in getting help accessing a new career in media? Are you looking to learn new skills and learn about making media accessible and inclusive during a free 14-week program? Provided through Mohawk College, this "Introduction to Accessible Content Creation Certificate Program" offers individuals with disabilities an opportunity to work and learn in the field of Accessible Digital Media. If you are interested click below to learn more and apply!

*Note: program only open to individuals living in Toronto, GTA, Halton, Peel and Hamilton Regions.

Special Olympics Hangout Day is BACK!

Save the Date!

Special Olympics Hangout Day is BACK and happening on May 14th, 2022 - be sure to add this fun day of events to your calendar, and click below to register! Stay tuned to our social media channels and your email for more details. 

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