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Mayors’ luncheon highlights work of CLEC By Mark Ribble Community Living Essex County’s annual Mayors’ Luncheon was held virtually again this year and about 50 people attended through Zoom. The luncheon allows local leaders to hear about the work being done by Community Living Essex County (CLEC) and the programs they offer. May is Community Living Month in Ontario and according to CLEC’s Tony DeSantis, it’s the perfect time to hold the luncheon. “For the past 15 years we’ve used the Mayors’ Luncheon to celebrate Community Living Month,” he said. “It’s great to see all of your faces, even though it’s not in person.” Sue Desjarlais, President of the Board of Directors for CLEC, said that they must take care with COVID to protect their vulnerable clients and families. “Although we are moving forward in a positive direction with COVID,
it is still a reality and we Compass, New Day must take precautions,” Leaders of Today and Enshe said. semble — a program for DeSantis anfamilies of nounced that with “This year’s those the organizaintellectual tion will finally disabilities. motto is be able to hold Day I want to try P rNew their annual golf esident tournament on everything.” Brianne TagJune 15 — the gart spoke — Brianne first in-person of inclusion, Taggart” event since 2020 equality and — but the Apple acceptance, Festival will once again with members Ray Rebe virtual this fall. naud, Johan Klassen and Tecumseh Mayor and Beth Renaud joining in Essex County Warden on a creative Powerpoint Gary McNamara spoke presentation. on behalf of all the municipalities, citing the 740 employees and hundreds of volunteers that serves over 700 residents in EsThe County Classic sex County with intellecChorale will perform a tual disabilities. concert of music about “Community Living — or inspired by — the Essex County has innight on Saturday, May 28 spired and supported the at 7:30 pm at Faith Menpeople it serves in good nonite Church, 269 Sherk times and in bad, includStreet in Leamington. The ing leading them through concert is titled “On This a pandemic,” he said. Shining Night”. Among the programs The choir has been highlighted during the singing since 1983, except luncheon were Career in the last two years when the COVID-19 pandemic prevented singers from rehearsing together and offering public perfor-
“This year’s motto is ‘I want to try everything’,” said Brianne. Ensemble was a group started 22 years ago as CLEC recognized the need to communicate with the families of those they serve, according to spokesperson Lois Bebbington. She outlined changes to the group such as an updated logo and website to better serve the families they represent. Career Compass, managed by CLEC’s Shelbey Pillon, offers modernized employment services
mances. “During the dark days of the pandemic, we were only able to stay connected through online rehearsals,” says Paul Wharram, the Chorale’s Music Director. “Nothing, however, compares with the joy of singing once again together as an ensemble.” “Evening music sets us up for relaxing, slowing down the day and taking time for reflection,” he says, and “the repertoire Licence #1717051
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selected for this concert serves this same purpose. The darkness we experienced over these past two years is lightened by music that soothes our worries and comforts our souls.” The performance will include compositions by Eric Whitacre, Daniel Elder and Morten Lauridsen, as well as an arrangement of The Evening Prayer from the
Opera Hänsel and Gretel arranged by the chorale’s collaborative pianist, Elaine Penner. Joining the Chorale in this performance will be soloist Katriella Omstead, a Grade 6 student from Kingsville, and flautist Dr. Jonathan Bayley, Professor Emeritus at the University of Windsor. Visit countyclassicchorale.com for ticket information.
Legion elections draw good crowd The Wheatley Legion Ladies Auxiliary held its WHEATLEY Election of Officers last LEGION NEWS BRANCH 324 Tuesday May 17 in the Friendship Club’s Library. Jan Watson It attracted a full house with 40-50 ladies attending. Laura Simpson was elected as their President for the two-year term. First Vice is Ashley Howe. Cathy Bell will be their Treasurer, Secretary is Jamie Lee Church, and Sergeant-At-Arms will be Joyce Epplett. The Executive Committee members are Sandy Simpson, Charlee Cabral, Cathy Cabral, Darlene Dundas, Erica Simpson and Donna Corlett. The following night, May 18, the Legion held its elections in the Wheatley United Church Auditorium. Again, we were happy to see 40+ people in attendance. Dick Whittle was acclaimed as President. Lori Gouin was elected as 2nd Vice President and Ken Dawson was elected as 3rd Vice President. Executive Committee members are Sarah Stevenson, Jason Bell, Craig Howe, Willie Lyons and Tom Brown. It is great to see so many of our younger members “step up to the plate”. They are the future of our Branch and we are proud of you!
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