Happy New Year to you all!

Ontario Developmental Services Need #5ToSurvive

Our Executive Director, Andrew Walker, had an opportunity to address the Minister of Finance and other Ministers directly about the need for a 5% increase to base funding, passport funding and special services at home funding in the developmental services sector.

Want to read more about this? Click here to read about the advocacy work Community Living Ontario is doing.

Community Living Ontario Update Newsletter click here.

You can also link to this article on the CLASS website here.

Lunchbox is back!



Please support CLASS with your purchase of a soup lunch on Wednesday in Alliston, pick up or free delivery, please order again here and follow us on Facebook for the menu each week.

Also every Thursday you can join us at the Everett Legion for a choice of two soups with grilled cheese. Often there is live entertainment and music playing!

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

Alliston – FREE Local Delivery in Alliston

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Roasted Vegetable

with bun, crackers and dessert $6.

Sorry grilled cheese 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, January 18, 2024

Country Chicken & Creamy Potato

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.

Contact Kristie for any questions and fees for the program.

LegUp! to Material Handling

Above s the LegUp Material Handling Course Participants, Top left is Sabrina first day working at the Bradford community church. Top right is Dave getting his certificate. Middle right is Lori getting her certificate. Bottom group photo with Krista Jamie Dave Michael Sabrina Kayla Lori staff from next step Bernie and Natasja Job coach Alex and Stacy.

What's next? This group is now looking for employment to put their hard earned skills to work. CLASS is looking for local businesses that may be looking for help in the areas of: retail, manufacturing, construction, warehousing, waste management and remediation, wholesale, utilities, and agriculture. A material handler could be moving parts or raw materials, sorting through waste for recyclable metal and other materials, helping get things ready to ship. Please click on the below image for an overview of the program. Reach out to Heather if you have an opening that fits. Thank you.

Douglas Softley

November 27, 1948 - January 3, 2024

Doug suddenly passed away in his home on January 3rd, leaving behind many who enjoyed his quiet and charming personality. Doug was born in Toronto and lived with his parents and brother John until he was 25. He began receiving supports from CLASS in September 1983. Doug had a true love for the Chicago Black Hawks. He had several Jersey’s he would wear to show his pride. Doug was a quiet man and enjoyed observing things from a distance. He enjoyed a tight schedule of donut shopping and weekly visits to Nan’s restaurant on the main street of Alliston. Doug rarely missed a CLASS Christmas dance as he enjoyed someone else’s cooking from time to time, along with a cold beverage. Doug will be sadly missed by the many people he knew in Alliston and all of us here at CLASS.

Golf

It is hard to believe but it is that time of year where we start planning for the CLASS Annual Golf Tournament.

This year it will be our 29th Year at the Nottawasaga Inn Resort. We have a date set for June 19th - a morning tournament again so mark your calendars and stay tuned for details.

WHERE TO GO FOR CARE?

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.

CLASS is a proud member of Community Living Ontario