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Special points of interest: • ARC Industries • S.T.E.P.S. (Steps To Equip People for Success)
SPECIAL WINTER EDITION
DEC 2015
• Community Networks
Highlights of 2015
Inside this issue: Shared Spaces
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Fashion Show Highlights
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Thank you for Volunteering.
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ARC letter
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Christmas with ILC Family
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Santa Clause Parade
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Ontario Leadership Consortium Workshop
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Dorothy Harvey Gallery 16 Welcomes ART Trails Studio Crazy for Cupcakes
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Seniors sing-a-long warmed our hearts
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Bill Smith at the Limitless 2015 Gala
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The closing of an excit- 24 ing year at North Lodge
About our Newsletter: Editor in Chief: Denise Gruber Editor, Layout and Design: Grace Santos Gould Proof: Judy Moitoso Content layout for Community Networks: Theresa Haight
December, the end of the year, twelve busy months that have presented us with many tasks and opportunities. And this month brings its own level of ‘busy’ with much planning and connecting. In this bustling season I’d like to take a few moments of reflection, to catch a breath and share my appreciation for the opportunities Community Living Cambridge has received. Our community was able to welcome a number of young adults into new homes. This provided a safe home to begin new chapters in their lives, making the transition from school and youth to adulthood. An alternative residential model was opened with a mentor sharing the living space alongside three of these fine people. This approach is appropriated named ‘Shared Spaces’!
their work in a gallery display at On behalf of myself and the a prominent law office. Board of Directors, may I extend best wishes and Community Living Cambridge hopes for a joy filled holiday was again nominated for two season. And with anticipaawards in the Annual Cam- tion and eagerness, we prebridge and North Dumfries pare to meet a wonderful Community Awards hosted by New Year! the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce. We were hon- May your holiday season be oured to be awarded the Best filled with family, friends and Event of the Year for the Fabu- peace. lous Fashion Show. The Board of Directors have welcomed some new and creative directors to the team and all have been working diligently with the Strategic Plan, actively engaging and preparing for the healthy future of the agency. Partnered with AMJ Campbell Van Lines, over 100 members represented Community Living Cambridge on an awesome float in this year’s Santa Claus Parade with a theme of ‘I Am More Than You See!”. And we’ve been invited by our hosts to do it again next year!
The Art Trails artists were There are so many highlights again featured as the guest that these capture only a few of group at the Mayor’s Cele- what 2015 offered. We are bration of the Arts event, truly blessed!! and as well invitedwww.communitylivingcambridge.ca to hang
Denise Gruber Executive Director
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“ W e r i s e b y l i f t i n g ot h e r s ” ~ R o b e r t I ng er s o l l
Shared Spaces on Bakersfield Drive
Community Living Cambridge is pleased to announce the successful opening of a new home with ‘Shared Space’ on Bakersfield Drive. This is an exciting new program within our agency that is home to three young men who are taking their very first steps towards independent living! This home features two separate living spaces customized to fit the needs of the men with ample space for a one bedroom apartment that is occupied by a live in mentor. The overall goal of the program is to offer an alternative housing option to individuals who need a little extra help making good choices in their daily lives, problem solving and learning how to live independently. Since the home opened on November 2nd, the men have settled in and are starting to feel at home in their new surroundings. They have a solid support circle in place that includes; a counsellor who is helping them navigate through all aspects of independent living, a manager to oversee the program, the mentor who provides friendship and support when staff are not present (mainly overnight/early morning/weekends) and, connection to our youth navigator who is assisting the men to find meaningful community options that will help them work towards achieving their dreams and reaching their goals. The men are a great fit for this program and, they’re a welcomed addition to our agency. Nancy Evans – Program Manger
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“When yo u lea rn, T E ACH. When yo u get , GIV E.” ~ May a An gel ou
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What’s new?
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“Dressing is a way of life” ~ Yves Saint Laurent
Fabulo u s Fa shi ons s how hi t a re c o rd b re a k i n g ye a r !
New York here we come was this year’s Fabulous Fashion’s theme! Some of this year’s runway line up that made this show Fabulous! Thank you Lori Hill for the lovely photos!
This year’s Fabulous Fashions show hit a record breaking year raising over $30,000. What a show! The Bride was stunning in her gown and her smile will melt your heart. The handsome Groom was happy! A bouquet was even tossed at the runway which made this year’s show unforgettable. Next year’s show will be held Nov. 10, 2016 and Bingeman’s has been booked! To make next year’s show even better we would love to hear your feedback, please send it to info@clcambridge.ca or you may share your feedback on our . See you next year! By Grace Santos Gould www.communitylivingcambridge.ca
FABULOUS FASHIONS BEAUTY REDESIGNED SHOW
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CLC
In the midst of busy, behind the scenes preparation for this show...magic was witnessed everywhere! The hall was beautifully decorated, just in the nick of time. The models were dressed and looked fabulous! A number of photographers capturing lasting memories for all of us to enjoy. A collection of (donated) auction prizes displayed nicely. The stores that showcased their trendy Fashions that the audience adored. There is no shortage of generous sponsors and volunteers. Audience flocked from all over, some new and lots of familiar faces, that eagerly waited for the unveiling of this year’s show! All of this have one thing in common, ‘You helped us make this show another success!’ On behalf of Fabulous Fashions Committee, we wanted to take this opportunity to highlight your generosity. Thanks for all you do! We applaud you for your continued support through the years and our sincerest thanks to you all for making our show magical! By Grace Santos Gould
Photos by Lori Hill
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“Fa shio n is abo ut so m et hing t h at co me s fro m wit hin yo u.” ~ R al p h Lau ren
VOLUNTEERS Our sincerest thanks to all who volunteered. We would not be able to do this show without you! Thank you
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A special
“ I t i s n o t a b o u t b r a nd , i t i s a b o u t s t y l e ” ~ U n k n o w n
to the following sponsors of the 7th annual Fabulous Fashions Beauty Redesigned Show! GOLD: INTEGRATIS BENEFIT SOLUTIONS INC COLIN WARREN PLUMBING DR. ERNIE MORIN D & Z RENOVATIONS LIBRO CREDIT UNION SILVER: VAL BROOKS WANNOP & SAJI MANULIFE MEDPRODIRECT INC MAJESTIC AUTO KARANDA PROPERTIES MEINEKE CAR CARE Centre STEVENSON HUNT INS. BROKER part of Arthur J Galagher Canada Ltd BRONZE: TD Commercial Banking CFJ Paving Preston Medical Pharmacy Lawnman & Plantscapes Inc. Graham Mathew Professional Corp. F.J. Galloway Superior Solutions Cowan Insurance John Lengyell Comfort Plus Heating & Air Conditioning Allan Schiedel
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What’s New?
And the Winner is...
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3rd Annual Cambridge & North Dumfries Community Awards
Nominated in this category were; Cambridge Rotary - Rib Fest; Element Dance Arts - Student Choreography Contest; Forward Church – 10LB Food Bank Challenge and Manulife - LPGA Classic. We were thrilled to be chosen amongst these coveted and successful events, held this year. To be recognized as the recipient of “Event of the Year” was a wonderful achievement, one that we proudly and humbly accept on behalf of the Fabulous Fashions Beauty Redesigned show committee! A sincerest thanks to all our sponsors and volunteers for their continued support over the years! This award is for all of us! The trophy is proudly displayed by the Reception area for all to see and it gives us renewed energy as we plan for the 8th annual gala and fundraising event! By Grace Santos Gould
Photos by Lori Hill
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“Simp li cit y is t he k ey no t e o f all t rue el eg a nce” ~ Co co C hane l
Community Living Cambridge won the “Event of the Year” award for Fabulous Fashions Beauty Redesigned show at the 3rd Annual Cambridge & North Dumfries Community Awards! The award ceremony was held on Tuesday, Nov. 24th at Dunfield Theatre Cambridge. The ‘Event of the Year’ award recognized an event that made a huge or important impact and increased awareness and boosted the bottom line.
“ N o a c t o f k i n d n e s s , n o m a t t e r h o w s m a l l , i s e v e r w a s t e d . ” ~ A E S OP
ARC UPDATES
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Spotlight — Individuals making a difference!
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News from the ARC side
This is what we did! • New Life Mills has, once again, donated pancake mix & maple syrup to us so we had a “free” pancake lunch on Tuesday, December 8th th • Friday, December 18 - our Soup and Cider lunch and Years of Service Awards Please note: ARC will be closing @ 2:00 pm on Thursday, December 24th for Christmas holidays, we will reopen on Monday, January 6th, 2016. At this busy time of year, it is important to remind everyone that when you are requesting an absence please send in a note (or email us) to let us know of your plans. For illnesses please call in to let us know (you can always leave a message on our answering machine). We appreciate your help with this. From all of us at ARC we hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. By Karen Ferguson, Manager ARC Industries
P.S. Please feel free to pass on our website www.arcindustriescambridge.ca to anyone you think may be interested in our services.
Who wore it best, ARC edition Thanks Brenda Mclean for forwarding this lovely Photo! The trio had a lovely ensemble of casual denim in different colors and sweaters that showcased our sought-after Fabulous Fashions Beauty Redesigned hoodie. Shall I buy the zipped hoodie or the pull over? I’ll leave that up to you…. By Grace Santos Gould www.communitylivingcambridge.ca
Eve ryd ay i s a g ift . R e cei ve it wit h eag er nes s. Sh are it wit h jo y. ~ Q uo t e Diary M e
Well the warm weather has gone and we are back again wearing our woolies! We will be sending out our winter weather notice - but just in case you miss it – we call into 96.7 CHYM FM if we are going to be closed due to They also post it on their website &weather. www.chymfm.com . As a general rule if the Waterloo Board of Education closes schools (not cancelling buses but closes schools in Cambridge) then we are closed. If we are open but you do not wish to travel in bad weather – please call us to let us know or send us an email at arcind@golden.net to let us know you won’t be in.
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“Don’t give to get. Give to inspire others to give.” ~ Unknown
C H R I S T M A S
W I T H
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F A M I L Y
A few days ago I was invited to a Christmas gathering with the ILC family, and I had the opportunity to see and feel the warmth amongst this ever growing group that has re-shaped our agency. Not only were we spoiled with a delicious turkey dinner but also with a great sense of comradery and fellowship. In talking to both participants and support staff I realized we had been able to learn, adapt and implement positive change in the lives of people we support and consequently in our own lives and the agencies journey. I was happy to see so many happy and smiley faces... and it came to me that all those difficult days when we had to take a new approach; come up with creative ways to deal with a new situation or been challenged with a crisis, were stepping stones leading us to become better, to relay on each other’s strengths and to become more flexible, and most of all appreciative of the successes we’ve had along the way. So on behalf of the team and the people that we are honoured to serve. Merry Christmas to all and a happy successful 2016. By Lourdes Toro Director of Program Development and Residential Services
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PARTICIPANT CHRISTMAS PARTY
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“Christmas” dance the night away!
There were over 40 draw prizes for some very lucky winners, and in addition all who attended received a take away gift at the end of the evening! Our friend, Lori Hill, again graciously donated her time and talent for the Photo Booth to capture the precious memories! All the photos from the Photo Booth were printed and sent to the various program areas as mementos of a fun night. A huge thank you to all the volunteers… from setting up and decorating the hall, to preparing and serving the food and drinks… this event could not have happened without their help! On behalf of the Christmas Dance Committee 2015, we wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! By Participant Christmas Dance Committee
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“A huge thank you to all the volunteers… from setting up and decorating the hall, to preparing and serving the food and drinks… this event could not have happened without their help!“
“Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present.” ~ Albert Camus
To kick off the holiday season, the annual Participant Christmas Dance was held on Wed. Dec. 2, 2015 at the Newfoundland Club. Over 250 people attended to celebrate with their friends and share some holiday cheer.
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S A N TA C L A U S PA R A D E
Our sincerest thanks to AMJ Western Ontario for designating Community Living Cambridge as their charity of choice at this year’s Santa Claus Parade! The parade was held on Saturday, Nov. 21st.
“Don’t let behaviour of others destroy your inner peace.” ~ Dalai Lama
The theme of the float was “I am more than you see” that showcased the lives and achievements of individuals with developmental disabilities. The response was overwhelming! 100 Hats with logos were ordered for pre-registered individuals and was not enough. More individuals joined the parade making our adventure merrier! The weather outside was cold, wet and just harsh but the spirit from all who were thrilled to be part of the parade made this day special! Thanks to all Volunteers that helped and all who participated. Let’s do this again! Thanks to AMJ Western Ontario for selecting us again next year! By Grace Santos Gould
Santa’s Elves were busy decorating in the workshop located at AMJ Western ON. The cheerful elves (made of staff and volunteers) had a wonderful time decorating the “I am more than you see” float and made it magical for all to see! The work was completed in due time for the parade!
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IN THE KNOW
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PHOTOS HIGHLIGHTING THE SANTA CLAUS PARADE HELD NOV. 21, 2015
Y O U A M J W E S T E R N A thank you card was created by Brenda Mclean especially for AMJ Western Ontario. You gave many in Community Living Cambridge a lot to smile about!
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O N T A R I O
“Today you are you. That is truer than true. There is no one alive who is YOUer than you.” ~ Dr.Seuss
T H A N K
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“A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.” ~ Steve Maraboli
Ontario Leadership Consortium workshop was eye opening!
Steven was very nervous in the Beginning, however, he was able to talk and share his experience with the people attending the workshop. He talked about how he is being supported from Community Living Cambridge and how he is being able to grow as a person and how he could see that he has a future and that he is able to accomplish many things with support and guidance.
On October 30th, 2015 Steve Barton, from the Independent Living Choices (ILC) program, was invited to be a part of a panel discussion at the Ontario Leadership Consortium in Guelph. The University of Delaware is running an Ontario Leadership Institute on Developmental Disabilities. The Leadership Institute is an opportunity to come together with other agency leaders to learn from each other, leading experts, self-advocates and their families, and funders. (http:// www.nlcdd.org/olc/olc-week-long-institute.html, 2015). Steven was excited and honored to share his story and how his life changed from being in a group home in Waterloo and moving to ILC and living independently. Steven shared the panel discussion with other self-advocates from other agencies. Steven was very nervous in the beginning, however, he was able to talk and share his experience with the people attending the workshop. He talked about how he is being supported from Community Living Cambridge and how he is being able to grow as a person and how he could see that he has a future and that he is able to accomplish many things with support and guidance. Steven received numerous compliments about his personal experiences and accomplishments. Many people were touched about the different and difficult situations that he had to sort out during his short life. Steven “opened” many people’s eyes with the reality that of how a youth feels living in a youth group home. Many directors were not aware of how participants feel after being restrained many times and how this impacts their lives. After the meeting, Steven said that he feels comfortable talking about his life and letting people know about his experiences. Steven expressed that he is willing to participate again in another panel or workshop and talk about how his life changed and how Community Living Cambridge is supporting him to become the person he dreams of being. By Luis G. Jiménez, ILC Counsellor
Congratulations Kevin on your successful graduation! We are so proud! Kevin McConnell graduated from Glenview Park Secondary School on October 23, 2015 and he along with myself and the ILC team worked so hard to support him through it. He hit so many barriers that made his graduation a more meaningful achievement! By Elyse McLean, ESIL Counselor www.communitylivingcambridge.ca
“It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” ~ Mother Teresa
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PASSPORT FUNDING? TAKE STEPS TODAY !
“Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.” ~ John F. Kennedy
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Coming January 2016...
Dorothy Harvey Gallery Welcomes Art Trails Studio
Be sure to visit the Art Trails Studio art installation at Cambridge City Hall on the second floor… The Dorothy Harvey Gallery presents a collection of old and recently completed art pieces from our many talented studio artists. Starting January 11, 2016, and running for 5 months (until June 3rd), the citizens of Cambridge will have ample opportunity to experience the 46 pieces that will be on display in the gallery. These pieces will include drawings, paintings, photos, and sculptures. The group has created some excellent and unique work which is sure to impress. DON’T MISS IT!
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Submitted by Joe Sousa, Supported Employment Services
Creative Circle Jump-start your creativity with artwork and crafts made personally by you. Every Tuesday and Thursday afternoons folks are working on their own craft and art projects while connecting with other creative minds. Whatever your hobby, celebrate it! It may be scrapbooking, painting, writing poems, knitting, crocheting or making one of a kind greeting cards; pack it all up and come join us! Remember, art is open ended. Enjoy what you are doing. Be creative. Experiment. Most of all come out and enjoy the company of others. We are really looking forward to meeting you! To drop in on a casual basis or come regularly, contact Nicole Fraser at 519-623-7490 for more information. Submitted by Nicole Fraser, Community Connections www.communitylivingcambridge.ca
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In May of 2015 Community Living Cambridge started its first social enterprise (see below for definition) venture: property maintenance. Property maintenance at the main office as well as at a commercial property next door, Galt Animal Hospital, provided an opportunity for 5 individuals to showcase their skills in the area of lawn care. And so, Grass Assassins was born! Several weeks had past when Dr Ridout, the owner of Galt Animal Hospital, called to say she wanted to pay more for the lawn care services, as the crew was doing such a wonderful job. (*Happy dance here!) There were skills that needed to be learned, hard physical labour that needed to happen and equipment that needed to be repaired. It wasn’t always easy; adjustments needed to be made along the way. We all learned from this experience. Finally, after all the leaves had fallen and the final clean-up had been completed, our crew was done for the season. A lot of hard work had happened over the summer, not all of it was fun. But hard work pays off, and while the property on Hespeler Road looked pretty great, the best reward of all was when the last bill for the Grass Assassins services was delivered to the Galt Animal Hospital; Dr. Ridout told us, “We are so happy with the work those guys did. Sign us up for next year!” Submitted by Teresa Medeiros, Community Options Social enterprises are businesses owned by non-profit organizations, that are directly involved in the production and/or selling of goods and services for the blended purpose of generating income and achieving social, cultural, and/or environmental aims. Social enterprises are one more tool for non-profits to use to meet their mission to contribute to healthy communities.” -
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“I learned to GIVE not because I have much. But because I know exactly how it feels to have NOTHING” ~ Unknown
A Successful Summer for the Grass Assassins!
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One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure.
Crazy for Cupcakes This fall, Community Networks Classes & Clubs, baked up something different... fancy cupcakes! Each month we select a different recipe to bake, decorate and enjoy. It’s all hands on deck: measuring, mixing and licking the beaters. While the cupcakes bake in the oven, the tea kettle goes on and the conversations carry us until it’s time to start decorating. The finished cupcakes are packaged for home so everyone gets to take home their tasty treats to share. In October we made Oreo Cupcakes and in November we made Stiletto Shoe Cupcakes. YUM! Submitted by : Nicole Fraser
Employment Facilitation Network of Cambridge & North Dumfries When employers go above and beyond to help people in their community obtain work experiences, training and employment opportunities, it is important that they be recognized for this great effort. This was the case for Grand River Brewing. As a committee member of The Cambridge and North Dumfries Employment Facilitation Network, Supported Employment Services nominated Grand River Brewing for an Employer Recognition Award. The recognition breakfast is sponsored by The Region of Waterloo and The Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin (a member of Ontario’s Employment and Training Network) and is hosted by the agencies that form the Employment Facilitation Network. Ten local employers were recognized for their contributions. Staff from Supported Employment Services, were on hand to present the award to Grand River Brewing. Pictured from L to R: Debbie MacDonald, Meagan O’Brien, Joe Sousa, Adrian Harron, Fritz van Vlymen, Mary Fleet and Jane Spina
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Continuing the Journey along the Trail:
Art Trails takes their show on the road! A collection of 15 photographs from the Art Trails Studio, Photography Club, were on display at The SmithValeriote Law Offices in Guelph this autumn. The works were exhibited from early September to late October for all to admire and purchase.
Submitted by Joe Sousa, Supported Employment Services
We’ve been Busy…..HAVING FUN! Well it's been a busycouple of months for our 3 youth driven social groups: Girls Night Out, Guys Nights Out and Social Connections. No matter what the activity, everyone had a great time! The girls enjoyed an evening get together of Jamberry nail art, compliments of consultant Theresa Haight. The guys connected at ibowl.ca Family Fun Center over bowling and snacks. We topped off the season with some Christmas cheer at East Side Mario’s for our annual Christmas Dinner & Shopping event at the Cambridge Mall. Now it’s on to making arrangements for our Winter Session of fun activities geared towards making friends and enjoying community outings…..rock climbing anyone? Stay tuned! Submitted by Jane Spina
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Words matter… Choose carefully.
The photographers were honoured with a reception, where staff and patrons were able to connect with the artists personally. Five of these talented artists were fortunate to have sold their pieces. Thanks to Nicola Melchers and the Smith-Valeriote Law Firm team for your support.
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The miracle is this—The more we share the more we have. ~ Leonard Nemoy
Seniors sing-a-long warmed our hearts! Thank you everyone who attended the Seniors Program Sing-a-long on December 8th and Dec. 15th. Everyone joined along to sing some favourite Christmas songs and take a few requests. The words to the songs and video’s were shown on the large screen TV for all to see and follow along. The program was decorated with sugar Shirley B., Mary H., Robert W., Victor C., Paul ., Neil K. plums and painted candies hanging from the ceiling to get everyone in the Christmas spirit. After the sing-a-long everyone enjoyed a muffin with coffee/tea and socialized with their peers. Once again, thank you to everyone who attended and to the staff that organized this event! By Kerri Galvao Links, Seniors, Recreation
Elaine B., John P., Ingo T., Joe P., Danny O’R., & Sandra H.
Joan M., Chrissy P., Maria M., Cathy D., Jamie M.
Try a healthy recipe! Coconut Cookie Ingredients 4 Tbsp melted butter or coconut oil (I used coconut oil) ½ cup honey 2 eggs, beaten 2 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt 3 cups of almond flour/meal 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Recipe courtesy of The Center for Discovery.org
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Instructions: Combine all ingredients adding the almond flour/meal and coconut last. Form dough into 1 inch balls. Place on a buttered baking sheet or use parchment paper and flatten with a fork. Bake in preheated oven 275 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
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A dream come true for Jennifer! Jennifer has always had a love of animals and riding horses prior to coming to CLC in 2013. One of her Hopes and Dreams was to begin horseback riding again. Jennifer starting riding again at Pride Stables last winter with the support of Blair Road counsellors: Karen Bickford and Sandy Lange. Through passport funding and with the support of her passport worker Theresa Medeiros, Jennifer continues to go on a weekly basis and looks forward to attending riding camp during the summer.
A candid photo that melted my hear t! Daryl T. loves French fries. So he was thrilled when Becki B. and I accompanied him for a treat after swimming. By Carrie Morrissey
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Today I’m thankful.
Blair Rd staff have observed that this has had physical benefits providing activity and improved posture, and also has increased her overall focus and emotional well-being. Jennifer has a friend within Community Living who enjoys volunteering during the warmer months and this gives them shared experiences to talk about. Jennifer has said that her horse ‘Chomper” keeps her warm when she’s riding him and she feels safe. During the summer time Jenn has the chore of cleaning Chomper’s stall and “he gave me a kiss when I got off him once”. By Laura Dyer, Blair Rd.
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“Love is born through the giving of kindness.� ~ Inderjeet Singh Rajpal
Bill Smith at the Limitless 2015 Gala
Bill Smith attended the Limitless 2015 Gala at the Royal York in Toronto on Friday night with his Coach Jennifer Mousley.
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:
He got to meet many celebrities and had a great time. This is a formal dinner and fund raiser for Special Olympics Ontario. The meals were only a mere $850.00 a plate! Bill looked awesome in his new suit. We also have great news from Cambridge Special Olympics, 9 Athletes have qualified for the Provincial Spring Games being held in Guelph this May. 5 swimmers; Taylor Boeru, Jennifer Thompson-Farr, Rochelle Welch-Marshall, Jason Irving and Bradley Schmidt. 3-Five Pin Bowlers; Amber Murphy, Christy Miller-Read and Dean Urban. 1-Ten Pin Bowler-Barry Green. Cambridge Coaches: Jennifer Mousley-Swimming, Sandra Goodwin-Ten Pin bowling and Al Smith-Five Pin Bowling. Congratulations to all of the above and good luck on doing your best! By Sandra Goodwin, Special Olympics Ontario
Special Olympics Quilt Raffle winner is...
And the Winner is...
The winner of the beautiful Quilt was Jane Clarke of Cambridge. Congratulations Jane!
4. Give a lasting gift For more information go to http:// www.communityliving cambridge.ca/getinvolved/donate
Winter Activity Guide is here For a complete listing of our offering please go to our website communitylivingcambridge.ca Register soon our classes and day trips are filling up fast! Please contact Melissa or Judy at 519 623-7490 to register.
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MILESTONE BIRTHDAY!
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Happy 70th Birthday Robert!
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Happy 75th Birthday Ben!
On September 15th we celebrated Ben's 75th birthday with Keep smiling… a Baseball themed Open House It surely brightens in his honor. Friends and family our day! filled Wendy Court with their best wishes and Ben was thrilled to have them all help him celebrate! By Trish Lade, Wendy Court Counselor
Photos taken by Grace Santos Gould
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I am thankful for my struggle because without it I would not have stumbled across my strength.” ~ Unknown
On behalf of Community Living Cambridge, we hope your 70th and 75th birthdays were a wonderful celebration of the amazing you. “
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“You can be gorgeous at thirty, charming at forty, and irresistible for the rest of your life.” ~ Coco Chanel
The Closing of An Exciting Year at North Lodge! Our year of planting seeds led us to be focused on how we can enhance the lives of those who reside at North Lodge. Exciting new ideas involved creating our North Lodge Family Tree. Our seeds blossomed into events such as being the cast of "Despicable Me" at Halloween, Ripley's Aquarium, Grand River Boat Cruise, the Butterfly Conservatory, trips to Niagara Falls, Hamilton Warplane Museum, Zumba class, Doon Heritage Village, the Participant Christmas Dance and CLC Fashion Show. We are now in the process of planting more seeds for exciting adventures in 2016! By Selea, Rosa and Rafael, North Lodge
Goodbye 2015
2016
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!
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N e ws f ro m Vo l u nte e r s e r v i c e s
Wanted: Bingo Volunteers - We are always recruiting fundraising volunteers to help with various fundraising events but especially for our ongoing Bingo events.
Our sincerest
to all Volunteers!
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 rotation is January to June 2016. We need at least 4 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 do it with a friend or coworker. The bingo hall offers 3 to 4 training session each month at various different time slots. There is at least one training session per month that will work for you. Leisure Buddies - We are currently looking for three talented and experienced volunteers to teach Art classes, Music lessons and Exercise Classes over at our Links/Seniors location. If you have the ability to play the piano or guitar, if you are a certified trainer or if you are an artist let me know. Sharing your talents with us one morning or afternoon a week will be very rewarding and a lot of fun too. Come on! You know you want too…..! You can become one of our Amazing Volunteers! Contact our Volunteer Coordinator: Sandy Caple for more information on how to get involved and be a Community Living Super Hero Volunteer. Sandy Caple can be reached at ARC Monday to Thursday between 9am and 3:30pm 519-621-0680 or by email: scaple@clcambridge.ca
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For Bingo and Recreation
" T h e m e a n i n g of l i f e i s t o f i n d y o u r g i f t . T h e p u r p o s e o f l i f e i s t o g i v e i t a w a y . " ~ P ab l o P i c a s s o
It has been a busy fall and Holiday season. We recruited many new volunteers and called on our current volunteers for recreation programs, for the OLG Bingo fundraising program, for the Santa Parade float decorating and for our recent Participant’s Christmas Dance. Volunteers are very important to us. They are critical to all our programs. We try very hard to ensure that they know how much we appreciate the time and effort they give to our agency. So please say “Hi” and “Thank you” to our volunteers whenever you have a chance.
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NEWS ARTICLES WANTED: This newsletter edition contains wonderful inspirational stories thanks to everyone for sharing your stories! I wouldn’t be able to do it without your help. The next edition will be our SPRING edition which will be released in Mar. 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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