AG E N C Y N E W S INSPIRING POSSIBILITIES
Special points of interest: Fabulous Fashions Beauty Redesigned Show Community Networks S.T.E.P.S. (Steps To Equip People for Success)
Inside this issue: Fashion Show
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From Ashes to Rebirth
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2nd Bakersfield home opened aka BK2
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An update on ARC
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Fall Celebration North Lodge
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Cambridge International Street Arts Festival
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Fall preview Community Connections
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Carlos Court Renovation
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The Summer Celebration
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Our Volunteers are a 20 resource and a strategy for fulfilling our mission and goals. Payment Methods Fashion Show
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About our Newsletter: Editor in Chief: Denise Gruber Editor, Layout and Design: Grace Santos Gould Proof: Barb Chapman and Judy Moitoso
OCTOBER 2016
FALL EDITION
Autumn… A season of change Nature has a wonderful way direc on to cease opera ng a of reminding us that change sheltered workshop and to creis a part of our lives. Leaves ate alternate, more inclusive fall, sugges ng that snow- op ons for people. flakes may be the new adornment of the tress, and Since that me, an earnest sidewalks and roads! And group of staff, volunteers, our memories and history Board Commi ee members, tell us that something good and community business partcomes with each passing ners have worked to develop a change, recognizing that as plan that makes sense for CLC, each season ends, a new both in addressing the needs of one begins with new oppor- the ci zens we support as well tuni es and fresh excite- as being financially feasible. At ment. This is the case for all the 2016 October mee ng of of us associated here with the Board of Directors, this Community Living Cam- transi on plan was approved bridge. and the green light given to begin the ac ve transi on. This The need for us to will entail physical changes of ‘modernize’ our day pro- the Franklin Blvd. loca on as gram (now called Communi- well as new program design. ty Par cipa on Supports or We are beginning the roll out CPS) has been a topic of dis- of informa on to all stakeholdcussion for a few years. With ers to hear ideas and feedback the Minister of Community as we move forward. and Social Services an- nouncement last December There will be a number of indica ng a requirement for ‘coffee conversa ons’ in the the closure of sheltered current program areas for the workshops, we recognized par cipants themselves to hear that Arc Industries was in its the plans, and in small groups final ‘season’ as a work discuss any ques ons, concerns training centre as we’ve or ideas they may carry. As known it. The Ministry’s well, a ‘town hall’ gathering is ming of the required planned for November 3rd, changes has required our 2016 at 7:00 pm at 466 Frank‐ Board and teams to develop lin Blvd. for par cipants, famia clear and mely www.communitylivingcambridge.ca plan and ly, friends, and all stakeholders
who would like to come and engage with the plan. More informa on will follow regarding this evening. Arc Industries as a sheltered workshop has been part of our landscape since 1969 – 47 years and has served us well! We acknowledge that Arc Industries’ ‘season’ is ending. However, as in nature, we look forward to a new season, with new opportuni es, new ventures, a new beginning. The legacy that is Arc Industries, and the many people involved through the years, has prepared us well for the next stage. Thanks Arc!!
Denise Gruber Execu ve Director
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AGENCY NEWS
“Everyday is a fashion show and the world is the runway.” Coco Chanel
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BOLLYWOOD THEME
The wall of Fabulous Fashions Beauty Redesigned Shows where all the previous Fashion show posters are proudly displayed.
Pam looks radiant in her Salwar Kameez ensemble.
Malti looks lovely in her Sari.
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“In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.” - Coco Chanel
The Fabulous Fashions Beauty Redesigned gala is days away un l show me. This year we will take you to Bollywood, it is this year’s chosen theme. Why Bollywood? Bollywood is known for its lavishness, glamour, elegance and vibrant colors. It is entertaining and fun, which is what we aim for every year. Pam and Mal our glamorous staff were invited to show us their elegant saris. The vibrant colors and details will inspire us to put the finishing touches to our award winning event. Fabulous Fashions won ’Event of the Year’ award in Nov. 2015. The auc on items are coming in, selected models are eagerly wai ng for the event to start and the line up of trendy stores have been chosen. We are proud and excited to showcase another show that will inspire possibili es! A special thanks to the Fashion Show commi ee members and all who are part of the show for their hard work, crea vity and dedica on! By Grace Santos Gould
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“You can be gorgeous at thirty, charming at forty, and irresistible for the rest of your life.” ~ Coco Chanel
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A FEATURED ARTICLE
Spotlight — making a difference!
Fro m A s h e s t o R e b i r t h When I was a ending high school a few years ago at Norwell, I thought that I was hopeless, that I would never go to college; that I would fail at life. I never thought that I would get to where I am now. Since moving to Cambridge into Community Living, that’s when the turning point began. All throughout high school, I had never go en any community volunteer hours, there was simply nowhere to go in Palmerston. When I moved into Cambridge, I had managed to get all 40 hours volunteering at the Cambridge Shelter within five months and I was able to graduate from high school at U-Turn. I had also done a few co-op placements at Morning Glory Café and Boston Pizza developing job skills for future employment. A er ge ng my diploma, I began to take courses at Conestoga College, a Food Safety course that I passed with an 88% mark, and now currently a song wri ng course, and in the near future, a course for video game music. Since I’m going to be pursuing a career in music, I have taken guitar lessons at Jeff Vasey Music School and am currently taking vocal lessons. I have also bought a new guitar to improve my gear. I have also just completed employment training at the YMCA through the Youth Job Connec on and thanks to them; I am soon to be employed. I’ve learned to live independently within a year and hope to be moving into my own place next year. Much like the Phoenix, I had burned to ashes, but now I have risen to success. I had started out seemingly hopeless, but I had surprised myself and proved my fears wrong by never giving up, facing life with vim and vigour, and rising to the challenge. I have truly grown from a mid boy into a man of many conquests. By: Ezekiel Gonzalez
A dream come true for Paul Carron!
Paul made a wish and it came true! Paul celebrated his 60th birthday in Disney! On behalf of Community Living Cambridge, Happy birthday Paul!
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The proud recipient of the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award is... “Elegance is when the inside is as beautiful as the outside. Chanel”
Christopher Laframboise received his Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award from the Governor-general David Johnston on September 15th 2016 in Toronto. Chris completed over 1000 hours of community service before the age of 18 in order to receive this award. In previous years Chris received the bronze and silver award and con nued his hard work for the Gold. The Duke of Edinburgh Award is an award for people aged 14-24 and mo vates them for life success. They can obtain this award in many different ways and develop a “life plan” for themselves by se ng unique goals to achieve. This assists young people to discover their hidden talents along the way. By: Elyse McLean ESIL Counselor
The Swimmer of the Year award goes to... Every Year Special Olympic Ontario Cambridge picks a Swimmer of the Year. This decision is a hard decision for the Coaches to make. In the past we have picked the most improved swimmer or have picked the athlete that had the most sportsman like a tude. It is a very hard decision, as I stated. This year the decision was an easy one to make. We chose the swimmer who was the living example of some of the goals of the Special Olympic Ontario Program. Some of these goals are to teach the athletes about the benefits of exercise and nutri onal ea ng. The swimmer, we picked for the Swimmer of the Year was Bradley Schmidt. When Bradley made the provincial team this year, he adopted the a tude that he was training. He was riding his sta onary bike every day, altered his ea ng habits and trained hard at all swim prac ces. This a tude is part of the reason Bradley had a great me and won 4 medals at the Provincials in Guelph. He would even share his knowledge about healthy foods with his fellow swimmers. He would check up on his coach to make sure she was ea ng healthy. The results showed in his life. Bradley was away on vaca on during the annual sports Banquet so I had the pleasure of presen ng him his award this summer at LINKS. Thanks Bradley for your hard work this past swim year and congratula ons of being the Swimmer of the Year of the Cambridge Tigers SOO Swim team. By: Jennifer Mousley SOO Coach www.communitylivingcambridge.ca
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AGENCY NEWS
“ W h e n I l e t g o o f w h a t I a m , I b e c o m e w h a t I m i g h t b e . ” ~ La o T z u
Community Living Cambridge is pleased to announce the successful opening of a second home on Bakersfield Drive (aka…BK2)! The property at Bakersfield Drive was purchased by Cambridge Rehab Homes, and then rented to Community Living Cambridge for the purpose of suppor ng three young men transi oning from Youth to Adult Services. The home officially opened on September 27th, 2016 and is our second program on this quiet residen al street in Cambridge. It features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an eat-in Kitchen, separate living room and games room. The purpose of this home is to offer a suppor ve housing op on for individuals who need some extra guidance as they navigate through life and, to provide addi onal supports to help them succeed as they learn to live more independently. In an effort to meet the needs of the three men coming into our services, it was determined that they would benefit from an Enhanced Supported Independent Living opportunity with a few extra supports in place. This meant having a higher level of involvement than our current ESIL/SIL programs support while maintaining our vision to promote as much autonomy and independence as possible. In an effort to do this responsibly, we provide an enhanced level of support throughout the week and on weekends. So, along with the Counsellor of the program, the men receive support from a full- me Life-skills Facilitator (new posi on) and, full- me overnight staff (awake). In addi on to the enhanced residen al supports, the men will also receive support from our Youth Navigator who will assist them with their voca onal needs/interests e.g. school, work, and volunteer, hobbies, etc. With all supports in place, our goal is to help guide each person as they transi on into adulthood and take their very first steps towards Independence! We are very excited about this new ESIL home and look forwarding to planning an open-house with the guys in the coming weeks. By: Nancy Evans Program Manager – Independent Living Choices
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Ke v i n M c C o n n e l l f r o m t h e g r o u n d u p ! Kevin McConnell successfully completed the Youth Job Connec on (YJC) Program with the YMCA in Cambridge. Kevin earned minimum wage while a ending workshops and one-onone mee ngs to learn essen al skills required for obtaining and maintaining employment. He received assistance to set goals but most importantly ACHIEVE these goals! Kevin received help to develop a resume, cover le er, learn effec ve job searching skills, meet employer expecta ons and so much more. The classroom Facilitators and Job Developers at the YMCA have been incredibly accommoda ng. Kevin not only successfully completed his placement contract but was also hired a er the nego ated contract ended. Kevin works with Isley Landscaping and Maintenance as a general labourer. He started working 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, to allow him to slowly enter the workforce. Kevin started working part me in May 2016. A er a successful job placement, Kevin is now working up to 5 days per week. Mike, the owner of Isley Landscaping has been flexible, pa ent and understanding! This has been an incredible opportunity for Kevin to develop his skills while giving back to his community. Kevin plans to con nue working throughout the winter months doing snow removal. A BIG THANK YOU to YMCA Employment Services and to everyone at Isley Landscaping and Maintenance. These partnerships have allowed Kevin so much success in the workforce. Congratula ons Kevin you did it! By: Youth Navigator, Carrie Franklin
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Isley Landscaping
“After a successful job placement, Kevin is now working up to 5 days per week. Mike, the owner of Isley Landscaping has been flexible, patient and understanding! This has been an incredible opportunity for Kevin to develop his skills while giving back to his community.”
We a r e w h a t w e r e p e a t e d l y d o . E x c e l l e n c e , t h e r e f o r e , i s n o t a n a c t b u t a h a b i t . ~ A r i s t o t l e
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AGENCY NEWS
A R C TOW N H A L L M E E T I N G
“ Tr y t o b e a r a i n b o w i n s o m e o n e ’ s c l o u d . ” ~ M a y a A n g e l o u
You are invited to a end a “Town Hall” mee ng on November 3rd at 7: 00 pm at ARC for par cipants, families, and other interested par es. Take the opportunity to learn about our plans to modernize Franklin Drive and clarify any ques on or concerns you have. Danny Williamson will be addressing any ques ons/ concerns. Here are some frequently asked ques ons (FAQ) in the mean me….
Buy your Break Open Tickets / Nevada Tickets from Mr. Convenience Too at 55 Beverly Street Cambridge. Proceeds from the sale of tickets support the replacement of broken appliances/furniture of group homes and day programs. On behalf of CLC thank you Mr. Convenience TOO for your support!
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A R C TOW N H A L L M E E T I N G ( A R C FAQ c o n t i n u e d )
What a wonderful way to show support and give back to a cause! Ask yourself, does your gift card give back? Orders are placed biweekly and payment is due when cards are picked up. For inquiries and or to place orders please contact Judy Moitoso at jmoitoso@clcambridge. ca or 519-623-7490 ext. 2239. For more information on how to order go to our website www.communitylivingc ambridge.ca
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“ W i t h w i l l o n e c a n d o a n y t h i n g. � ~ S a m u e l S m i l e s
CLC continues to fundraise with gift cards. Every card purchased will help CLC receive a %.
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AGENCY NEWS
BE YOU (tiful)
North Lodge Fall Celebration
On Sep. 24th North Lodge hosted a Fall Karaoke/BBQ for par cipants, staff and families. It was a huge success with 75 people in a endance. Everyone enjoyed the music, delicious food and great company. We received very posi ve feedback from families. A huge “Thank You” extended to staff who volunteered their Saturday to make this possible. By: Odelia White Manager North Lodge
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When North Lodgers feel blue, they cheer...
The biggest Blue Jays fans attended the game at the Rogers Center and experienced the luxurious and awesome view in the box seats. Go Jays Go!
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“Happy girls are the prettiest." ~ Audrey Hepburn
North Lodge was feeling blue and showed it cheering for the Blue Jays!
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Cambridge International Street Ar t Festival
"Fashions fade, style is eternal." —Yves Saint Laurent
On
August 13th and 14th Cambridge invited internaonal and local ar sts alike to come together to celebrate the ar sc genre that has come to be known as “street art”. Visitors were invited to witness masterpieces created by graffi ar sts who used spray paint to adorn the riverbank walls, as well as numerous chalk murals as they slowly emerged from the asphalt on the streets of Main and Dickson. Alongside the mul tude of beau ful works were pieces made by our very own Art Trails Studio ar sts en tled “Synthesis”. The four large wooden murals depic ng landmarks of Cambridge and its boroughs (Galt, Preston, Hespeler) stood at the corner of Dickson and Water Street, which served as the unofficial entrance to the fes val. Ten par cipants from our Big Events program (including some of the Art Trails group) volunteered at the event on the second day and had a great day. They assisted the ar sts by providing refreshments and distributed informa on and flyers to visitors upon request. Those par cipants who took part in the crea on of “Synthesis” took me to greet the public and talk about the pieces. Although much of the first day was plagued by rain, Sunday’s weather was great and the event was well a ended. By Joe Sousa
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Community Connections Highlights ~ A success story ~
We would like to congratulate Chris ne on achieving her dream of becoming a PSW graduate of Conestoga College this August 2016. Chris ne persevered with steely determina on on her chosen path over the past two years to balance school and work commitments to reach her goal. Her compassionate and caring nature was noted by her professors, co-workers and pa ents. She received the Margaret Grace Memorial Award for her outstanding care and compassion demonstrated to the pa ents she served.
Christine with Professors.
We at Community Living Cambridge wish Chris ne con nued success on her career journey as a PSW as she follows her path to empower and assist seniors in the community. By Jane Spina
Christine with a very proud Professor Stephanie.
CLC Activity Guide Our Ac vity Guide is available on our website—please go to www.communitylivingcambridge.ca We have exci ng day trips planned. For the full lis ng and detailed infor‐ ma on please go to our website! We are working on the Winter 2016 Ac vity Guide. Stay tuned!
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FALL PREVIEW - COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
“Be your own kind of beautiful.” ~ Unknown
Start Planning Your Ac vi es Folks,
“Don’t be left out, join the party and connect with the most trendy crowd in Cambridge.”
It’s important to start planning ahead and we wanted to make sure you had a chance to see a few of the great social ac vi es Community Connec ons has planned for this fall. In November, for the Sushi lover, the Guys Night Out has the much-awaited all you can eat at Yves Sushi, (to prevent injury please loosen your belts). Girls Night Out, for your ar s c side, we have Art Crea ons Po ery Studio in October; this may possibly be the personalised Christmas present you’ve been looking for. Social Connec ons has the much an cipated Game Asylum Video Bus in October. A popular event, you may want to purchase your ckets in advance since it sells out fast. Everyone’s favourite pas me, you guessed it, bowling in November and the annual dinner and Christmas shopping, (yes, it is ge ng close to that me again) in December. Don’t be le out, join the party and connect with the most trendy crowd in Cambridge. Join us and connect with your friends and make new ones during our upcoming ac vi es. Please contact Nicole Fraser or Jane Spina for further informa on. 519-623-7490. Looking forward to seeing you all there! By Nicole Fraser
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Nov. 3rd, “Self Confidence is the best outfit.” Unknown.
Community Networks kicked off its Fall “Get Out-Get Happy” monthly bowling evenings at Dickson Bowl on September 8th. Sixteen people came to bowl and socialize with friends. Lots of strikes but the evening was definitely not a strikeout. Next bowling social evening is November 3rd. Come join us for an evening of fun! By Mary Fleet
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AGENCY NEWS
“Clothes don’t make the man. But they can make the man look great.” ~ Unknown
Carlos Court renovation What's old is now new! A er pa ently wai ng for a new and improved accessible washroom, Carlos Court staff and par cipants now bask in the beauty and func onality of the new walk in shower with flip down shower seat, higher toilet, new floor les and cheerful teal walls to contrast the deep grey floor. When the demoli on began, staff cheerfully managed the changes in schedules, and par cipants were eager to see the finished product. A great big "Thank you" to the Links program for graciously and warmly welcoming an extra person a couple of mornings the first week! Carlos Ct. staff made the best of the situa on during this renova on! Some of our staff were even sent outside as you can see from one of our pictures. I am pleased to now say we are up and running with only a few homey touches to be added. Thank you Winston for facilita ng the workers, and also bearing with Melissa and myself as we conferred on colour combina ons. The final result! B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L! By Laura Dyer Residen al Manager
BEFORE
BEFORE
AFTER
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When the Price is Right! COME ON DOWN!! The longest running game show came to Kitchener’s Center in the Square. Alongside the Celebrity Host, Todd Newton; randomly-selected contestants played everyone’s favorite games like Plinko™, Cli angers, The Big Wheel and even the fabulous showcase. By: Judy Moitoso
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PASSPORT FUNDING? TAKE STEPS TODAY !
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“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” Leonardo da Vinci
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AGENCY NEWS
"Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak." —Rachel Zoe
The Summer Celebration The Summer Celebra on at Savage Drive was held on August 16th, 2016. Everyone had the opportunity to dress up at the photo booth as a Toronto Blue Jays player. We enjoyed playing bingo and trivia, and of course all of it was Blue Jays themed. Thank you to our MVP Paul Caron who knew the answers to every trivia ques on we had! For lunch we enjoyed BBQ hot dogs, salads and ice cream sundaes for dessert. In the a ernoon we enjoyed a baseball themed movie. Thank you to everyone who helped organize this celebraon, everyone had a great me! GO BLUE JAYS GO! By: Kerri Galvao Prog. Manager Susan T
All smiles for the Blue Jays summer celebration theme!
Christine H.
Bill C.
Joe P.
Liz K.
Madeline J.
Greg S.
John P.
Links Program—thankful for donations The Links program has been fortunate to have two generous dona ons this year. We used the money to purchase several iPads, iTunes cards and iPad accessories. We have been able to use them on a daily basis and are enjoyed by all. The par cipants enjoy playing games, watching videos, and we have also used them to assist with worksheets during our presenta ons. Once again, a big THANK YOU for the generous dona ons! From the LINKS Program!
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SUMMER WAY BACK/LOOK BACK
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F U N DAY S C A M P As summer 2016 comes to a close, so does the Fundayz camp. We are very sad to see this summer end though we are very excited to say that we had another fantas c summer!
Another exci ng event this summer was the annual Fundayz car wash and bake sale where friends, family and even the police officers came to support Fundayz so we could raise money for a treat and the end of the year lunch. Our final day together was bi ersweet as we had a final lunch with plenty of food, drinks, family and friends, and an end of the summer slideshow to bring the summer to a close. Most importantly many friends were made this year as we got to experience so many ac vi es together. We hope that the memories and friendships will be cherished by all. By: Jen Mertz, Fundayz Coordinator
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" I d o n ' t d e s i g n c l o t h e s . I d e s i g n d r e a m s . " — R a l p h La u r e n
We were very fortunate to be able to go on exci ng trips such as the Toronto Blue Jays game, Playdium and to Niagara Falls. Another great trip was going to Marineland and observing the stadium shows where we got to see dolphins, beluga whales and sea lions.
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VOLUNTEERS
"Elegance is not standing out, but being remembered." —Giorgio Armani
Our volunteers are a resource and a strategy for fulfilling our mission and goals.
Make A Donation and make a difference today! There are several ways you can donate: 1. A one-time donation by mail or in person: Our reception staff is available over the phone at 519-623-7490 to process your donation by Credit 2. A one-time donation online via CanadaHelps.org 3. Enroll in our monthly giving program: 4. Give a lasting gift
It’s been a long hot summer and we are all back to our regular ac vi es and welcoming the cooler crisp mornings that the fall season brings. In September we welcomed back all the volunteers who help make our evening classes and courses fun for our par cipants. We also welcome back our BScN students in their Leisure buddy placements. This fall is the fi h year we have been in partnership with the Conestoga/McMaster Nursing- Service Learning program. We are hoping to involve new volunteers in a variety of new and exci ng placements as well. “The whole is greater than the sum of it’s parts. One plus one equals three”. Stephen Covey
If you know someone that is interested in sharing skills and exper se then come join us! We invite you to: Make a Difference, do something Good! Volunteer!
Bingo/Fundraising We are currently recrui ng fundraising volunteers to help with various fundraising events but especially for our ongoing Bingo events. OLG requires us to provide them with an up-to-date list of at least 20 bingo volunteers for each 6 month session. We need YOU to become a bingo volunteer! The next six month rota on is January to June 2017. We need 5 more OLG trained bingo volunteers. If you have 2.5 hours that you could donate towards fundraising for Community Living Cambridge, please become a bingo volunteer. Bingo volunteering is fun, low stress, and above all, easy! You can become one of our Amazing Bingo Volunteers.
Leisure Buddies We are ac vely looking to recruit Leisure Buddies for female and male par cipants. This is the best volunteer placement ever! You get to make a new friend, go to the movies, out for coffee, walks, and window shopping. You and your buddy will be invited to par cipate in at least two organized Leisure buddy group ac vi es per year. This is a great way to get community service hours and have fun at the same me. Fun doesn’t get any be er than this!
Volunteer Drivers We are looking for 2-3 volunteers to drive par cipants to and from
day programs. We are looking for drivers for early morning around 8am and for a ernoons around 3pm. The volunteers will transport par cipants at least 2 days per week. If you are a re red driver of any sort then you belong with Community Living Volunteers. You will be able to share the first gree ngs of the day and the daily achievements in the http:// a ernoon with 2 program par cipants as they are transported by you to their daily des www.communitylivingcam na ons. bridge.ca/get-involved/ donate To enquire about any and all of our exci ng volunteer opportuni es simply contact our volunteer coordinator. Sandy Caple: 519-621-0680 or email: scaple@clcambridge.ca For more information go to
“There is no greater commitment than when people give of themselves. Volunteer ac vity is the ul mate demonstra on of caring”. John W. Amerman
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A trip to Santa’s Village a new meaning to Christmas We o en forget what Christmas truly means. To many of us, Christmas comes with the overwhelming need of purchasing gi s and not remembering that it means far more than that. Upon arriving to Santa’s Village you could hear the excited cheers of the children on Santa’s Roller Coaster and were filled with the excitement of the day ahead. We were immediately transported into the world of candy canes, fresh baked gingerbread, and magical reindeer.
We immersed ourselves in all things Christmas, from the miniature train making its way around the park, to Santa’s Summer sleigh (his jet boat), to decora ng your own freshly baked gingerbread man. I myself was reminded what it truly means to celebrate Christmas, by witnessing the immense happiness on the faces of Ben and Mark, they were in awe of their surroundings. While wai ng pa ently for our turn to meet Santa, Ben and Mark were quietly taking in the interior of Santa’s summer home, it was there they heard, “HO HO HO.” and you could instantly feel the electricity from all the excited children and parents alike. The joyous expression from onlookers and families at Ben and Mark’s reac on to Santa will forever be etched into my heart. Ben and Mark reminded me that warm summer day, that Christmas is not about the gi s you give and receive, but the people you get to spend Christmas with, and that the Christmas spirit is actually in our hearts all year long... By: Jennifer Shorthouse Wendy Court
Delloitte made an impact at Wendy Court and Ops Centre. Deloi e visited Community Living Cambridge on their Deloi e Impact Day. These wonderful individuals donated their me on Friday, Oct. 7th to beau fy both Wendy Court and Wauchope Dr. pain ng the main living areas. The third group helped in the administrave back end. All three projects could not have been completed without Delio e’s support. A special thanks to Deloi e for “Deloi e Impact Day”! By Barb Chapman Manager Program Resource www.communitylivingcambridge.ca
The beauty you see in me is a reflection of you. ~ Rumi
Ben, Mark, Jessica and I were instantly aware of the change of pace and were almost forge ul of the world outside of Santa’s Village. While travelling down the cobblestone walkways we were overwhelmed by the calming presence of nature and the so lull of Christmas Carols over the speakers.
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INSPIRING POSSIBILITIES
NEWS ARTICLES WANTED: This newsletter edition contains wonderful inspirational stories thanks to everyone for sharing their stories! I wouldn’t be able to do it without your help. The next edition will be our Winter edition which will be released in Dec. 2016. Please send your articles in as soon as you have them ready. We are always looking for content related to: Events Milestone Birthdays In Memoriam Advertising Program offerings Fundraising Candid pictures Any content that Inspire Possibilities are greatly appreciated! Thank you!
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PAY M E N T M E T H O D S AT T H E FA S H I O N S H OW To help us serve you better, the fastest method of payment with the least line-up (in the past) has been to pay using cash and cheques for your winning Auction bids at the Fashion show. We also accept Credit Cards and Debit. Did you know payments made using credit cards and debit incurs CLC a fee per transaction. It would help us reduce our overall cost if payments could be made via cash or cheques.
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