Informationhttp://www.eafwr.on.ca/blogsExtend-A-Family Waterloo RegionSpring 2013 Newsletterhttp://www.eafwr.on.ca/blogs/localnews/spring2013newsletter<div><h2>Spring 2013 Newsletter</h2> <p> </p> <p>Our newsletter has a new look and a new name. Take a look at the 'I Choose Dignity' Press. This issue has great articles about dignity and inclusion. Enjoy the read.</p> <p><a href="/documents/newsletters/spring2013pdf" title="Spring 2013 Newsletter" class=" WikiLinkType1" unsafe.unsafe="" unsafe.mce_href="http://www.eafwr.on.ca/documents/newsletters/spring2013pdf">Click here to read the newsletter online or download.</a></p> <p> </p></div><strong> - Author: Rochelle Barber</strong>Wed, 15 May 2013 17:36:41 +0000http://www.eafwr.on.ca/blogs/localnews/spring2013newsletterVolunteers for Gardening Clubhttp://www.eafwr.on.ca/blogs/volunteeropportunities/volunteersforgardeningclub<div><h3>WALES is looking for a few volunteers to support adults in the gardening club.</h3> <p>Volunteers should be committed and enjoy gardening.</p> <p>Time commitment: 2hrs/week during the summer months. Day and time to be determined upon availability of volunteers.</p> <p>If interested, please contact Beve at <a href="mailto:blalonde@eafwr.on.ca" title="email" target="_blank" unsafe.unsafe="" unsafe.mce_href="mailto:blalonde@eafwr.on.ca">blalonde@eafwr.on.ca</a> or 519-741-0190 ext. 240. </p></div><strong> - Author: Rochelle Barber</strong>Thu, 02 May 2013 21:40:30 +0000http://www.eafwr.on.ca/blogs/volunteeropportunities/volunteersforgardeningclubHiring Program Staffhttp://www.eafwr.on.ca/blogs/currentavailablecontracts/hiringprogramstaff<div><p><strong>Position Title:</strong> Program Staff (Leader, counsellor, etc)</p> <p><strong>Rate of Pay:</strong> $13.00/hour + 4% vacation pay</p> <p><strong>Immediate Supervisor:</strong> On-Site Director</p> <p><strong>Hours of Work:</strong> Please note that there will be no program from August 5 to August 9 as this will be a planning and preparation week for the overnight camp. August 5 &amp; 6 will be days off to rejuvenate for…</p></div><strong> - Author: Rochelle Barber</strong>Thu, 02 May 2013 14:46:28 +0000http://www.eafwr.on.ca/blogs/currentavailablecontracts/hiringprogramstaffMay Court Flower Salehttp://www.eafwr.on.ca/blogs/localnews/maycourtflowersale<div><h2>23rd Annual May Court Flower Sale</h2> <p>Purchase yours <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/TicketingWelcome.aspx?EventID=121066&LangPref=en-CA&Referrer=https%3a%2f%2fadmin.e2rm.com%2fEventUserInterface.aspx" title="Order Online" target="_blank" unsafe.unsafe="" unsafe.mce_href="https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/TicketingWelcome.aspx?EventID=121066&LangPref=en-CA&Referrer=https%3a%2f%2fadmin.e2rm.com%2fEventUserInterface.aspx">online</a></strong></span> or download and print the <a href="/download/documents/maycourtorderform2013pdf;v2?attachment=0&data=flashpaper&INITIAL_VIEW=page" title="Flower Order Form 2013" class=" WikiLinkType3" unsafe.unsafe="" unsafe.mce_href="http://www.eafwr.on.ca/download/documents/maycourtorderform2013pdf;v2?attachment=0&data=flashpaper&INITIAL_VIEW=page">order form</a>.  <strong><em>All orders must be submitted by April 22nd, 2013.</em></strong></p> <p><a href="https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/TicketingWelcome.aspx?EventID=121066&LangPref=en-CA&Referrer=https%3a%2f%2fadmin.e2rm.com%2fEventUserInterface.aspx" title="May Court Flower Sale" target="_blank" unsafe.unsafe="" unsafe.mce_href="https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/TicketingWelcome.aspx?EventID=121066&LangPref=en-CA&Referrer=https%3a%2f%2fadmin.e2rm.com%2fEventUserInterface.aspx"><img src="/download/.attachments/flowerflyer20132jpg?data=larger" alt="flowerflyer 2013[2].jpg" width="525" height="680"/></a>f</p></div><strong> - Author: Rochelle Barber</strong>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:43:10 +0000http://www.eafwr.on.ca/blogs/localnews/maycourtflowersalePay Stub Notice for Workershttp://www.eafwr.on.ca/blogs/localnews/paystubnoticeforworkers<div><p>Extend A Family Waterloo Region, in keeping with its environmentally friendly policies, as well as reducing costs, introduced electronic pay stubs (e-post) to its workers last summer and urged all workers to sign up for the free services.</p> <p>Effective April 1<sup>st</sup>, 2013,  Extend A Family will no longer mail pay stubs and anyone who hasn't  signed up…</p></div><strong> - Author: Rochelle Barber</strong>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:26:25 +0000http://www.eafwr.on.ca/blogs/localnews/paystubnoticeforworkersContract Year Endhttp://www.eafwr.on.ca/blogs/localnews/contractyearend<div><h2 style="text-align: left;" align="center"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">MARCH 31, 2013  =  END OF YEAR!!!</span></strong></h2> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong> </strong></p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><strong>YES</strong> <strong>March 31<sup>st</sup></strong> is Extend-A-Family's YEAR END for all contracts so please make sure</p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center"> <em>ALL PAY CARDS are in by Monday April 1<sup>st</sup></em> ,</p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center">and <em>ALL INVOICES for reimbursement are in by Monday April <sup>1st</sup></em></p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center">so they can be paid before contracts are closed…!!!</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> </p> <h2 style="text-align: left;" align="center"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">APRIL 1, 2013 =  NEW CONTRACT YEAR</span></strong><strong>…</strong></h2> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center"> </p> <p style="text-align: left;" align="center">All SSAH and Passport…</p></div><strong> - Author: Rochelle Barber</strong>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:30:08 +0000http://www.eafwr.on.ca/blogs/localnews/contractyearendAccess Waterloo Region Information Nighthttp://www.eafwr.on.ca/blogs/localnews/accesswaterlooregioninformationnight<div><h2>Access Waterloo Region Information Night</h2> <h3>Tuesday, April 9, 2013</h3> <h3>5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.</h3> <p>Information for Persons with Disabilities, their Families, Caregivers, and Professionals within Waterloo Region.</p> <p>St. Mary's Catholic High School - 1500 Block Line Road Kitchener, Ontario</p> <p> </p> <p>Advocacy and Supports * Education * Financial Assistance * Health</p> <p>Pe…</p></div><strong> - Author: Rochelle Barber</strong>Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:34:29 +0000http://www.eafwr.on.ca/blogs/localnews/accesswaterlooregioninformationnightBest Buddies Dodgeball Tournamenthttp://www.eafwr.on.ca/blogs/localnews/bestbuddiesdodgeballtournament<div><h3>Jump, Dive, Dodge…</h3> <p>Extend-a-Family Waterloo Region, Laurier Best Buddies Chapter, and Laurier Marketing Association presents our 3rd annual Dodgeball Tournament.</p> <h4>March 16, 2013</h4> <h4>12:30 pm to 7:00 pm</h4> <h4>University Stadium</h4> <h4>at Wilfrid Laurier</h4> <h4>$10 per person</h4> <p> </p> <p>Register as an individual or as a team of 8-10 people.</p> <p>If registering as a team, please…</p></div><strong> - Author: Rochelle Barber</strong>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:54:26 +0000http://www.eafwr.on.ca/blogs/localnews/bestbuddiesdodgeballtournamentSanta at EAFWR on the Newshttp://www.eafwr.on.ca/blogs/localnews/santaateafwronthenews<div><p>Nilcole Lampa from CTV news has been doing a series about autism. For the 5th part of her series she came to EAFWR to see the impact that providing a place for kids (who typically would not be able to go out to the malls,etc) to meet Santa in a calm and nonjudgemental enviornment.</p> <p>While the series focusses on autism, this event was of children…</p></div><strong> - Author: Rochelle Barber</strong>Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:51:55 +0000http://www.eafwr.on.ca/blogs/localnews/santaateafwronthenewsWinter Newsletterhttp://www.eafwr.on.ca/blogs/localnews/winternewsletter<div><p><a href="/download/documents/newsletters/winter2012newsletterpdf;v1?attachment=0&data=flashpaper&INITIAL_VIEW=page" title="Winter 2012 Newsletter" target="_blank" unsafe.mce_href="http://www.eafwr.on.ca/download/documents/newsletters/winter2012newsletterpdf;v1?attachment=0&data=flashpaper&INITIAL_VIEW=page" class=" WikiLinkType3">Click here to read our Winter 2012 Newsletter.</a></p></div><strong> - Author: Rochelle Barber</strong>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:09:17 +0000http://www.eafwr.on.ca/blogs/localnews/winternewsletter