September 8
“Summer afternoon – summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” – Henry James Light heart Yoga classes with Karen Lord, Certified Yoga Instructor @ The Downtown Community Centre: YOGA for Adults 18+: Designed to improve core strength, this program focuses on breathing, posture, flexibility and […]
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July 30
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 13
Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region is pleased to offer our Direct Support Persons an all-day training presented by Peter Leidy, an Inclusion Advocate from Wisconsin. “Whose Life is it Anyway? Building Bridges to Community Belonging” will be held on September 19th, 2015. Register here before September 4th! Fill out my online form.
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June 30
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
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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June 4
Green was the silence, wet was the light, the month of June trembled like a butterfly…~Pablo Neruda Free Yoga in the Park, offered by Queen St Yoga! Gather in Victoria Park, off of Schneider St. Entrance. Classes are Wed. 11:45-12:45pm and Sundays 4:00 -5:00 pm and run from June 3 until the end of September. […]
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May 25
In my role here at Extend-A-Family (Neighbourhood Community Connector), I often get the question, “What is it that you do, exactly?”. This question both excites me and makes me nervous! I love to talk neighbourhoods and the integral role of belonging in our lives. AND I struggle helping people see past ‘party/event planning’. Below is […]
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May 22
Would you like to fulfill the requirement for 40 hours of high school volunteer experience in a fun and exciting way? We are offering a “peer vacation experience” in August for high school students who are interested in contributing to an inclusive community. We are looking for committed students who would like to vacation alongside people with […]
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May 19
May’s issue contains important information about summer job opportunities, tips and resources, save-the-date information for a late summer celebration party, and so much more! Check out the full issue: Direct Support Person Bulletin May 2015
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May 4
A Texas student came home with a note from her teacher this week, ahead of the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness exam for math and reading. No, it wasn’t a reminder to study. It was proof of how invested so many of our teachers are in supporting our children. Mrs. Brown reminds her students (and […]
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