May 10
“Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody.” ~ Jane Jacobs […]
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May 5
Got a chip in your windshield? No problem! Join us Wednesday, May 18th at All-Brite Glass & Tint (31 Manitou Dr., Kitchener) and have your windshield chip repaired for FREE (a $49.95 value) with a donation to Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region! Donations made with cash, credit, cheque or through insurance will be accepted. Repairs take place from […]
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May 4
Let’s Start at the Very Beginning, Because it’s a Very Good Place to Start A few weeks back, I walked into Working Adults Learning Empowering Skills (WALES) on a totally unrelated issue, and was captivated by what was happening in the large common room. I found a spot along the back wall, slightly […]
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April 30
Neighbourhood-based work is a quirky thing. It can be hard to determine effectiveness. In a world where there are terms like Return on Investment and Key Performance Indicators, a free community event for people within a specific neighbourhood can seem inconsequential. Except, time and again, it is in the simplicity of sharing common interests, experiences […]
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April 27
As I approach my three-month anniversary (yep, I’m the newbie!) with Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, I find myself taking stock often. Taking stock- what does that mean? It means I’m often asking myself how I feel, what do I think of this and that, or how does this fit into a goal much bigger than what […]
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April 22
Lace up your sneakers, warm up your arm and dawn your best retro gear! Dodgeball is coming to Stanley Park. On May 29th, Stanley Park Community Centre will be home to some epic ducks, dips, dodges and dives. If you’re between 12-25 years old, join us in this FREE tournament for the ages. Bring a […]
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April 19
See Sally Run “You’re paying someone to teach you how to run? Why? It’s walking, just faster.” If only running was that easy. Prior to signing up for a learn-to-run program, I had a made a few attempts to jog on my own. I would end up exhausted, sore, defeated and with few footsteps taken […]
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April 18
Inspired by Mayer Shevin’s similarly titled poem, this session, presented by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, explores how to contribute to making everyone feel they belong as a valued citizen, with an emphasis on people with disabilities. Become more aware of how we regard each other, the power of stereotyping, and learn how to recognize and address […]
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April 15
As National Volunteer Week comes to an end, the appreciation we feel for our volunteers is endless. Organizations like ours really thrive on giving and caring people. Without your inspiring drive to help others, our community wouldn’t be nearly as rich as it is. Brittany Buko, a Laurier student who volunteers with our Waterloo Open Space, had […]
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April 13
[soliloquy id=”2856″] See Sally Run Let me begin this blog with some promises. I promise that I am not one of those runners – people who just naturally take to running with their first stride, glisten with just a hint of perspiration and bounce across the finish line. I promise I am that runner […]
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