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 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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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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September 4
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 […]
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August 10
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 […]
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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 28
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, […]
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July 20
Be sure to take a read of the most recent Direct Support Person’s Newsletter. It’s got some great information regarding health and personal hygiene. Direct Support Newsletter Issue # 7
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July 13
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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