November 24
“How did it get so late so soon?” ~Dr. Seuss Even with the shortened daylight hours, there are lots of ways to get outside! Check out all the free and low cost family skate options around the Region in December and beyond – click here to see a listing of all the available options! A […]
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November 3
“The thinnest yellow light of November is more warming and exhilarating than any wine they tell of. The mite which November contributes becomes equal in value to the bounty of July.” – Henry David Thoreau What’s the biggest thing happening in Waterloo Region in November? Why, the 5th Annual Inclusion Celebration and Awards, of course! on November […]
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November 3
They are a wonderful and diverse species! From our experience in the EAF FamilyHome program, there are no two that are alike. But they do have one common trait a heart that is big enough, warm enough and open enough to welcome someone to be a part of their lives and home. Let me tell […]
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October 28
October’s issue contains information about the upcoming 5th Annual Inclusion Celebration, tips and resources, stories and highlights from the summer, and so much more! Check out the full issue: worker bulletin October 2015
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October 27
Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region is talking “community” for the month of November! In today’s Vimeo short, EAFWR’s Community Connector Kim Sproul shares some thoughts on why community matters along with ideas on how to build and join community. Check out our previous Vimeo short, where Fertile Ground’s Angie shared with us her thoughts on what community means and […]
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October 15
By: Terral McBay Today the word belonging has stepped into the spotlight. A few years ago, inclusion was the buzzword of the day, and rightly so as it was, and continues to be, a driving force helping to push boundaries, create opportunities and strive for dignity. Today however, belonging seems to be the focus of […]
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October 13
Time to get that pesky windshield chip repaired! Our friends at All-Brite Glass & Tint (31 Manitou Dr., Kitchener) are hosting a fundraiser on October 21st from 3pm to 6pm. They’ll repair your windshield chip for FREE (value of $49.95) with your donation. Cash, debit and credit card donations will be accepted. No appointment is […]
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October 1
Check out October’s Direct Support Newsletter. An excellent article on the power of ‘no’. Direct Support Workers Newsletter Issue 10
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September 30
I won’t say too much about this poem – I’d rather let everyone experience it and see what your own reactions to it are. To say the least, the impact on me was profound. It gave me a way to see things from a different perspective and led me to some deep personal reflection. I […]
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September 28
“He is outside of everything, and alien everywhere. He is an aesthetic solitary. His beautiful, light imagination is the wing that on the autumn evening just brushes the dusky window.” ~Henry James Saturday Oct. 3rd, pick up a map/brochure at the Art District Gallery or at the Globe Studios and join us for a walking/driving […]
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