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September 4

What is it, exactly, that we want?

Today some people idealize people with disabilities when they find autonomy, live alone, look at television and drink beer. Autonomy can be good to a certain extent, but in our community a number of people who wanted to live alone fell into loneliness and alcoholism. The problem was not that they lived alone but that […]

August 27

Shop to Support EAFWR!

Another Excuse To Shop! September 17th – Hudson Bay Giving Day – Fairview Park Mall -In Support of EAFWR Purchase a $5 Shopping Ticket And Receive: 20% off regular, sale and clearance Women’s, Men’s and Kids’ fashions, accessories, footwear, linen, china & luggage when you use your Hudson Bay MasterCard/credit card 15% off all of the […]

August 10

It's All About Who You Know!

The old adage in finding a job, ‘it’s all about who you know’, is very pertinent to this story. I work with a man who graduated high school a few years back and has had a variety of different part-time jobs. He has liked them all, though was ready to make some changes in the […]

August 5

FamilyHome, On the Go

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a Hyperbike! I have never seen anything like it! Well, close-up at least! It is a marvellous, people-powered vehicle, low to the ground, recumbent, and reminds me a bit of the “Hungry Caterpillar”! If ever you see it around Waterloo, don’t hesitate to give a […]

July 30

What’s Happening – August

In August, the large masses of berries, which, when in flower, had attracted many wild bees, gradually assumed their bright velvety crimson hue, and by their weight again bent down and broke their tender limbs.” – Henry David Thoreau Saturday August 1, 11am to 3pm browse the exhibits of original painting, printmaking and jewelry, sample market […]

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July 28

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a Hyperbike!

I have never seen anything like it! Well, close-up at least! It is a marvellous, people-powered vehicle, low to the ground, recumbent, and reminds me a bit of the “Hungry Caterpillar”! If ever you see it around Waterloo, don’t hesitate to give a huge hoot and wave to pedal-powerers Joe and Rob, and enthusiastic helmswoman, […]

July 13

EAF Summer Cruise Aug. 23rd!

On Sunday, August 23rd get your motors running for the 1st annual EAF Summer Cruise! The rally starts at our 91 Moore Ave. location – with over 30 vintage and Tuner cars participating. From there, drivers will make their way through Waterloo Region with a pit stop at Fionn MacCool’s before arriving at the Sunrise Shopping […]

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July 2

The Value of Respite in FamilyHome

We hear the word respite and most of us think “a break”. But for those individuals who live with families in the community through our FamilyHome program, respite can be much more than just “a break”. For some it is just time away from home and a change of scenery. For others, it is a […]

June 30

What's Happening – July

Then followed that beautiful season… Summer…. Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light; and the landscape Lay as if new created in all the freshness of childhood. ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Canada Day Events around the Region, for kids and adults alike! Kitchener , University of Waterloo , and 13 Other Places To […]

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June 29

Opportunity to be a Supportive Roommate

Share life with a quiet woman in her mid-thirties who enjoys crafting, texting, quiet music and working out at the YMCA “I am a friendly, quiet person. I like to spend time by myself and also with some people but not too many. I want a roommate who is friendly, neat and quiet. I would […]

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