60th Anniversary
Time Capsule Burial Celebration
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On Wednesday August 18th, we buried our 60th Anniversary Time Capsule, commemorating 60 years of Community Living Essex County!
The time capsule was buried outside of our office in Essex, where it will be opened 40 years from now, on our 100th anniversary! Greetings were brought by Karen Bolger, Executive Director, Sue Desjarlais, Board President, Ray Renaud, Advocate/Member of New Day Leaders of Today and Amanda Mastronardi, who led the Time Capsule Committee.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in person and virtually on our Facebook LIVE event!
Click the button below to watch the Time Capsule Celebration on our Facebook page!
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Check Out the Contents of our Time Capsule! |
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Take a look at this video of the contents of our time capsule, showing the history of Community Living Essex County. |
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Looking Back at 60 Years of
Community Living Essex County: Harold Zinck
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Celebrating Community Living’s 60th year of supporting people with an intellectual disability in Essex County, it is fitting to look back at people who have been involved with the organization for a long time.
Harold Zinck, 73, has been supported by Community Living since 1982. Harold receives Supported Independent Living supports and has been living on his own in Amherstburg for over twenty years.
Harold is described as “a music buff, a movie buff, a book reader, and a historian,” by the people that know him. Harold enjoys watching movies, reading, traveling and collecting old movies, book series, and DVDs of TV shows. One place Harold enjoys traveling to every year is the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. When he’s with support staff, he likes to quiz them on movie trivia and what has been going on in the news.
When Harold first became involved with Community Living Essex County, he and four other men moved into the agency's second 24 hour support home. At the time it was known as the Amherstburg Training Home. These five men lived together and took care of a dog they named Snuggles who was a cross between a cocker spaniel and a poodle. “We were the only two that could handle taking Snuggles for a walk,” Harold said, remembering when he and a housemate, Tom, would tend to Snuggles. When he was not taking care of Snuggles, he and his housemates would work at their own cleaning business called A’Burg Services. Harold was always first to arrive to work at six in the morning before the others. Community Living helped support A’Burg Services at first, but eventually Harold and his coworkers were capable of running the business themselves and did so for over 15 years. Harold is now happily retired.
When asked about how he feels about his life, Harold says he’s happy. He’s happy for the things he’s been able to do and what he’s able to do now. He’s also happy for the support Community Living Essex County has given him.
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Josh and Steph Visit Point Pelee |
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Point Pelee National Park is open every day from 6 am to 10 pm. It is located at the southernmost point of the Canadian mainland.
Experience nature like never before. Each spring, view flocks of migratory birds, joined in autumn by waves of vivid Monarch butterflies. In winter, wander the trails in solitude and catch the natural ice formations. In summer, bask on sandy beaches. Whether you cycle, paddle, or hike Canada’s second smallest and most ecologically diverse national park, you’ll be immersed in an unforgettable eco-adventure.
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Ensemble: A Resourse for Families |
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Ensemble is a parent-directed resource for families caring for a child with a disability that provides support from birth through adulthood. The name, Ensemble, is French for “together” and was chosen for the strength and resiliency found in the connections built between families and within the community.
Ensemble inspires possibilities for children by promoting family leadership so that families thrive and become active members in the community.
Ensemble was founded in 2000 by two moms whose lives have been affected by their children’s diagnosis of a disability. These moms understood the importance of connecting to others as the first step in helping parents cope with the challenges of raising a child with a disability.
We regret to announce Kelly Runnallls, Parent Consultant with Ensemble for many years has left her position. We thank Kelly for her many contributions to Ensemble and wish her all the best.
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Join Us For A Virtual Celebration! |
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Join us for our 60th Anniversary Virtual Celebration, taking place LIVE on Zoom! Take a walk down memory lane, hear from guest speakers, and share in the excitement as we look back at 60 years of inspiring possibilities at Community Living Essex County!
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Only 2 Weeks Left to Order Your Tickets! |
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Don't forget to order your tickets for our 60 for 60 Anniversary Raffle Draw, which will take place during our Virtual 60th Anniversary celebrations on September 9th!
There are only 4,000 tickets available, so be sure to order your raffle tickets before we sell out. Raffle tickets are $25 each or three tickets for $60. Ticket sales 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.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Pop-Up Clinics in Leamington |
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Erie Shores Healthcare, Canadian Mental Health Association, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, and the City of Windsor are holding COVID-19 Vaccine Pop-Up Clinics in Leamington, August 18th - 20th from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 33 Princess Avenue.
The clinic is open to anyone 12 years and over looking to receive their first or second doses. No appointment or Health Card is required.
Anyone 12 to 17 who gets vaccinated could receive a free backpack filled with school supplies (while supplies last), courtesy of the Linda & Brian Schwab Foundation.
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Take a break from the heat and summer and come out to support New Day’s fundraiser! The KONA ICE truck will be parked at Foodland in Essex at 191 Talbot St. S. on Friday, August 27th from 2pm-7pm. A percentage of each sale will be donated to New Day. Enjoy a frozen beverage while supporting New Day at the same time!
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Benefits of Virtual Health Care |
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If you had a doctor’s appointment during the pandemic, there’s a good chance it was over the phone, or on a video call, that practice is expected to continue in the future.
Canada has been slowly transitioning towards virtual health care for a number of years, but the lockdowns and states of emergency that came with the onset of the pandemic accelerated the process.
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The Town of LaSalle and Rotary Club of LaSalle - Centennial present Finding Nemo at their free Outdoor Movie Night taking place on Friday, August 20th at the Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex. Join them at the amphitheatre, located between parking lot #1 and parking lot #7.
Pre-registration is not required. The movie will start at dusk (around 9:00 pm). There is plenty of outdoor space and they ask that you arrive no earlier than 8:30 pm. Washrooms are available near the splash pad/playground until 11:30 pm. Once the movie ends, please leave the park promptly.
You are welcome to bring your own snacks, and a snack bar operated by the Rotary Club of LaSalle - Centennial will be available at the amphitheatre with pre-packaged snacks and drinks for sale. Note: cash is the preferred method of payment. All proceeds support the Rotary's initiatives.
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Loki
The mercurial villain Loki resumes his role as the God of Mischief in a new series that takes place after the events of Avengers: Endgame. Now streaming on Disney+.
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Shirley Temple
Classics are classics for a reason, and there is certainly no reason to mess with this one. Using just a few simple, easy-to-find ingredients, you can create this non-alcoholic fan-favourite in no time at all. And, of course, the kids will love it, too.
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Laughter is the Best Medicine |
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August 19 is National Potato Day! How do you like your potatoes?
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Baked with all the fixings
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Au gratin, the cheesier the better
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Where is your favourite place to watch a movie?
In a movie theatre ~ 20.7%
At a drive in ~ 3.4%
In the backyard ~ 3.4%
At home on my couch ~ 72.4%
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