Betty and Brianna took a trip to the Canadian-owned family business, African Lion Safari. The park is approximately 750 acres, 250 of those provide animals with large areas of bush, grasslands or forest where they can interact naturally with other animals. Betty and Brianna took in all of the sights and sounds of the Safari from the safety of the vehicle, and enjoyed their visit very much! |
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Clayton and Kevin spent some time exploring the Carrousel of the Nations. They decided to try pork schnitzel for lunch at the Bavarian Village. |
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Woofa~roo is an annual festival for "Pets and Their People", and was held at the Libro Centre in Amherstburg on June 24th and 25th. The event featured dock diving, dog agility, lure coursing, dog races and had many specialty vendors. Lauri volunteered again this year. She was at the water station, helping the dogs cool off and loved it!
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WELCOME
- SUMMER IN ESSEX COUNTY -
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It must be the end of June. Storefronts across Windsor-Essex County now have new window coverings. Fishflies! Are you going to shop or out to eat? You’ll be greeted by sidewalks and parking lots coated with fishflies and new summer sounds — Crunch! Crunch! Crunch! And the smell!? Rotting fish! Residents in these communities know it’s “lights out” when the sun goes down. Light attracts these seasonal ‘guests’, who announce a healthy ecosystem. Put out your welcome mat, but don’t turn on the lights!
As the school year draws to an end and the long-awaited summer holiday season fast approaches, you and your family have opportunities to experience regional activities close to home. No need to drive for miles or fly for hours. It’s summer in Essex County. Sit back, soak up the warm temperatures and most importantly, enjoy either unstructured family time or new community opportunities. Life is short, enjoy the moment!
The following are some helpful summer links:
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SIGHTS — SOUNDS — & SMELLS!
Marilyn, Ensemble Family Consultant and the Advisory Committee
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New Day held a summer BBQ on Friday June 16th at Vollmer Pavilion in LaSalle. It was a great turn out with over thirty people in attendance! It was wonderful to see people again in person and to reconnect with friends. New Day was able to meet some members who we have never met before in person, only on a screen. The BBQ also gave brothers Scott and Shane the opportunity to reunite. It had been years since the two had last seen each other.
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New Day has been busy helping to plan the Speaking Out Conference. There is a Mini Golf Tournament at East Park in London on August 25 th. This is a fundraiser for the Conference to help with the cost of registration for attendees. If you are interested in attending, you can find more information here: Mini Golf Tournament.
The New Day Executive Committee still has two vacant positions we are looking to fill. If you or someone you know may be interested, please reach out to New Day at newday@communitylivingessex.org
New Day is happy to announce we have found a space to have in-person meetings again. Starting in August, meetings will be held at the Lion's Club in Kingsville. More information will be coming soon.
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Support Community Living Essex County at the Essex Fun Fest Sip 'n Shop Mixer! |
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Back by popular demand! Don’t miss your chance to get tickets to this year’s
Live music, vendors, wineries, prizes, friends, fun, and more! This event, for the second year in a row, will kick off the Essex Fun Fest on the Thursday night. Hundreds gathered last year for a night of fun! Bring your friends and family!
Tickets $30 - Limited Quantity!
$10 from every ticket sold by Community Living Essex County and $5 from every ticket sold by ESSEX BIA & Essex Fun Fest will support Community Living Essex County.
Don't wait - these tickets will sell out!
Date: Thursday, July 6
Time: 7:30 PM - 11: 30 PM
Location: 60 Fairview Avenue West in Essex, ON.
Ticket includes admission into the event, souvenir branded wine tumbler for the first 500 people through the gates, three samplings, one glass of wine, a personal charcuterie, live entertainment and a chance to win numerous door prizes.
Where can I buy my tickets?
Tickets can be purchased in person at the Essex Centre (372 Talbot St. N. in Essex) by cash, debit, credit or through payroll deduction (for CLEC employees).
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June is National Indigenous History Month |
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Staying Healthy Throughout the Summer |
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Many Canadians love to barbecue, especially when the weather starts to get warm. As with any type of cooking, it's important to follow safe food handling guidelines to prevent harmful bacteria from spreading and causing foodborne illness.
It is important to know and follow the following food safety rules when preparing for a picnic or barbeque:
- Use an insulated cooler instead of a picnic basket.
- Keep food in the fridge until you are ready to pack it in the cooler.
- Pack frozen food and ice packs on top of food.
- Wrap hot foods in foil and keep in a separate insulated container.
- Pack sanitizing wipes for hand washing when water is not available.
- Do not store coolers in the trunk as the temperature is much higher than the passenger part of the vehicle.
- Eat before the warm weather melts the ice in the cooler.
- Keep the cooler in the shade when you are outside and try not to open the cooler too often.
- When you are done eating, throw leftovers away if possible.
For more information on safe food handling, please follow the link below.
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Windsor Region Hospital - The PMO Report |
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Windsor Regional Hospital (WRH) has provided an update on the new hospital project, including Ministry of Health discussions, Ouellette Campus redevelopment, onboarding industry experts, and FF&E planning. For full details, click the link below. |
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Join Us! Become a Member Today! |
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A strong Community Living Essex County membership consists of people who believe in our philosophy, values, vision, and mission - people who care about the work we do, outcomes for people we support, and the future direction of our organization. Members can make a difference, influence the services we offer people in Essex County, and be champions of inclusive practices and communities.
Passionate about people with intellectual disabilities having opportunities to live a life of their choosing, to receive real pay for real work, to be active members of their community, to achieve their goals and dreams, and to experience full inclusion? Help us become MEMBER STRONG. Submit your membership application today!
In addition to voting rights, members-only publications, and events, we’re offering some new elements this year to members including discounted registration to our major events, discounts on Community Living Essex County branded clothing, and a new discount program at various Essex County businesses. We’ve even added some new benefits for Corporate Members.
Join the Member Strong movement! We’ve got welcome packages ready to send your way.
For more information, visit our website today or download your membership application using the links below.
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Register Today for Our 2023 Charity Golf Classic! |
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We Are Hiring and We Need Your Help! |
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Career Compass Employer Referral Program |
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You're invited to join Coco (Nicole) for a FREE, 4-part, outdoor yoga series for all! Whether you are just beginning or are an avid yoga practitioner, Coco has modifications to suit all needs and abilities. This series encourages everyone to get outside and move!
The last class in this session takes place at Optimist Park located at 1075 Ypres Blvd. in Windsor on July 4th.
Click below to visit the CocoYoga website to check for updates on this series and more.
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The Walkerville Night Market |
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Walkerville Distillery District Night Market is back! This FREE event will be held on the last Friday of the summer months from 5 pm - 11 pm at 525 Argyle Rd. It is an outdoor event bringing people together to celebrate art, entertainment, food, drink, and all things local! |
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Local backyard BBQ teams square off for the title of BBQ Grand Champion for Chicken and Ribs 2023. There will be live music by Max Marshall and Higgi Country Band, local vendors, Ciociaro Club will be serving BBQ Ribs and Chicken to the public and a special performance by 519 Aerial. |
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Admission
$10 (18 yrs. & under FREE)
$5 from each ticket sale will go to Feed the Need Windsor & Kids First Food Bank.
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Hours
Sunday, July 2
starting at 11 am
Champions will be crowned at 5 pm
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Location
Ciociaro Club
3745 North Talbot Rd.
Oldcastle, ON
Phone: 519-737-6153
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Canada Day at Fort Malden |
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Celebrate Canada’s 156th anniversary of Confederation with FREE admission to Fort Malden! Enjoy a day of open-air heritage demonstrations with hands on activities for the whole family. Learn about 19th century trades and blacksmithing with an iron branding activity or enjoy some fresh baked sugar cookies from our cookhouse. Visitors will have an opportunity to explore the historic grounds and witness cannon firings, musket demonstrations and more!
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Hours
Saturday, July 1st 10 am - 8 pm
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Location
Venue: Fort Malden National Historic Site
100 Laird Ave.
Amherstburg, ON
Phone: 519-736-5416
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Lakeshore is having Canada Day celebrations!
9:00 am - 5:00 pm: Adult Volleyball Tournament located at the West Beach, hosted by On Point Beach Volleyball.
Atlas Tube Recreation Centre will also be having family friendly activities beginning at 4:00pm:
- Family Swim, Skate, and Open Gym
- Glitter Tattoos by Funky Faces
- Yard Games
- Food Vendors
- Displays from community groups and museums
- Skate Lakeshore Synchro Presentation beginning at 5:00 pm
- Magic Show beginning at 5:30 pm
- Jangles the Clown arriving at 6:00 pm to create balloon structures
- Concert: Leave Those Kids Alone beginning at 7:00 pm
- Fireworks at dusk
For more information, please visit the Lakeshore website by clicking the link below.
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Celebrate Canada Day in Kingsville on Saturday, July 1st from 1:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Kingsville Arena (1741 Jasperson Dr.), followed by fireworks at Lakeside Park (315 Queen St.) at 10:00 pm, pending weather conditions. Enjoy vendors, pony rides, Mad Science, colouring contests, and so much more! For a full schedule of activities, click the link below.
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Narrated by former President Barack Obama, this stunning docuseries shines the spotlight on some of the planet's most spectacular national parks. This series is currently streaming on Netflix. |
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Easy BBQ Salmon with Avocado Salsa |
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This easy BBQ salmon with avocado salsa is the perfect summer dinner idea and takes only 10 minutes to cook on the grill! Click bellow for the printable recipe. |
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Laughter is the Best Medicine |
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If you were a breed of dog, which breed would it be?
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Jack Russel - small, tough, opinionated.
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German Shepherd - poised, elegant, rather hardy.
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Poodle - beautifully presented, temperament varies.
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Golden Retriever - warm, cuddly, great with children.
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Labrador Retriever - clumsy, easily distracted, loyal beyond measure.
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Greyhound - fast, lean, athletic, a bit of a lurker.
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What is your favourite thing about working as a Direct Support Worker?
Helping people I provide supports to achieve their goals. ~ 54%
My awesome co-workers! ~ 12%
Knowing I work for an agency that is committed to inclusion and belonging. ~ 11%
I can't choose a favourite! ~ 23%
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