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SUMMARY:THEMUSEUM's 18th Birthday Party (IN-PERSON)
DESCRIPTION:THEMUSEUM is turning 18! This milestone birthday calls for their biggest birthday bash yet – balloons\, dinosaurs and discount admission for only $4(+tax)! \nAt 11am and 2:30pm\, join Drew Ripley for his Balloon making Machine Show! This funny and creative 45-minute show will spark the imagination of the young and young at heart. \nAll day long\, explore the new science around dinosaurs in our exhibition DINOSAURS | The Age of Big Weird Feathered Things. This will be one of the last days you can see this exhibition before it goes extinct! Baby Dinos\, Turnip and Pear will be making special appearances all day long\, too. \nThe excitement doesn’t stop there\, anytime during your visit\, participate in a scavenger hunt or crafts in the atrium! You can even participate in maker activities in the alcove completely free\, thanks to Culture Days and the Underground Studio MakerSpace! Join THEMUSEUM outside before or after your visit to make keychains using 3D pens. \nDiscounted Family Days are brought to you by Kitchener Wilmot Hydro and Waterloo North Hydro!
URL:https://www.eafwr.on.ca/event/themuseums-18th-birthday-party-in-person/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,Community,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T225733
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210923T133257Z
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SUMMARY:Conversemos en Espanol - Let's Chat in Spanish (VIRTUAL)
DESCRIPTION:Come and practice your Spanish! Under the direction of a Spanish teacher\, practice conversational Spanish\, meet other Spanish speakers and make new friends in this virtual program. A basic knowledge of Spanish is necessary in order to be able to participate.
URL:https://www.eafwr.on.ca/event/conversemos-en-espanol-lets-chat-in-spanish-virtual/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community,Youth
ORGANIZER;CN="Waterloo Public Library":MAILTO:askus@wpl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210922T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T225733
CREATED:20210920T173754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T173754Z
UID:10004450-1632333600-1632339000@www.eafwr.on.ca
SUMMARY:Anishinaabe Language Class (VIRTUAL)
DESCRIPTION:Join Healing of the Seven Generations to learn the language of Anishinaabe. \nLearn more: https://healingofthesevengenerations.ca/programs/cultural-programming/
URL:https://www.eafwr.on.ca/event/anishinaabe-language-class-virtual/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210922T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T225733
CREATED:20210920T173545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T173831Z
UID:10004449-1632333600-1632339000@www.eafwr.on.ca
SUMMARY:Mohawk Language Class (VIRTUAL)
DESCRIPTION:Join Healing of the Seven Generations to learn the Mohawk language. \nLearn more: https://healingofthesevengenerations.ca/programs/cultural-programming/
URL:https://www.eafwr.on.ca/event/mohawk-language-class-virtual/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,Community,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210921T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T225733
CREATED:20210920T175551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T175551Z
UID:10004454-1632250800-1632254400@www.eafwr.on.ca
SUMMARY:85 Queen: Where Did the Universe Come From? (VIRTUAL)
DESCRIPTION:Over the last few centuries\, humans have successfully unraveled much of the language of the universe\, exploring and defining formerly mysterious phenomena such as electricity\, magnetism\, and matter through the beauty of mathematics. \nBut some secrets remain beyond our realm of understanding–and seemingly beyond the very laws and theories we have relied on to make sense of the universe we inhabit. \nIt is clear that the quantum\, the world of atoms and electrons\, is entwined with the cosmos\, a universe of trillions of stars and galaxies…but exactly how these two extremes of human understanding interact remains a mystery. \nWhere Did the Universe Come From? And Other Cosmic Questions allows readers to eavesdrop on a conversation between award-winning physicists Chris Ferrie and Geraint F. Lewis as they examine the universe through the two unifying and yet often contradictory lenses of classical physics and quantum mechanics.
URL:https://www.eafwr.on.ca/event/85-queen-where-did-the-universe-come-from-virtual/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210619T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210619T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T225733
CREATED:20210531T154730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210531T154730Z
UID:10004434-1624125600-1624132800@www.eafwr.on.ca
SUMMARY:History of Wheels: Biking Tour (IN-PERSON)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the city on two wheels this summer with the City of Waterloo Museum and Active Transportation. Jump on your bike and let us take you on a 2 hour leisure ride on our trails that will be filled with stories about our local history. Recommended for ages 10 and up. This is a free event.
URL:https://www.eafwr.on.ca/event/history-of-wheels-biking-tour-in-person/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210614T163000
DTSTAMP:20260513T225733
CREATED:20210429T201354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T182215Z
UID:10004428-1622534400-1623688200@www.eafwr.on.ca
SUMMARY:WALK-OR-WHEEL 2021
DESCRIPTION:Believe in an inclusive community for all?\nJoin us at WALK-OR-WHEEL 2021 from June 1-14\, 2021.\nThis fundraising event will raise money to support the inclusion and belonging for people with disabilities and their families in our community. \nSimilar to previous years\, participants will collect pledges but instead of walking or wheeling this year\, participants will receive a WOW Activities Passport. The passport includes a number of different activities for you (and your team) to participate in throughout Waterloo Region. Grab your family members\, DSP\, or participate on your own – get involved and have some fun while knowing you’re making a difference! \nAll fundraised dollars will support EAFWR community development initiatives that focus on partnership development\, education and awareness and creating opportunities for people with a disability in our community. \nFor more details and to register\, visit walkorwheelwr.ca \nIf you have any questions about Walk-or-Wheel 2019\, please contact Becky Klokoff at becky.klokoff@eafwr.on.ca
URL:https://www.eafwr.on.ca/event/walk-or-wheel-2021/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,Community,Featured,Support People,Youth
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210529T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T181125Z
UID:10004432-1622293200-1622300400@www.eafwr.on.ca
SUMMARY:Artist Lead Walking Tour: Post-Part Kitchener Exhibition (IN-PERSON)
DESCRIPTION:Post-Part is an outdoor interactive exhibition inspired by the short story The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Using illustration\, collage\, audio composition and RGB filter technology\, we invite people to experience a glimpse into the experience of Postpartum Mood Disorders. The cost for this event is $22.23.
URL:https://www.eafwr.on.ca/event/artist-lead-walking-tour-post-part-kitchener-exhibition-in-person/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T225733
CREATED:20210525T181416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T181416Z
UID:10004433-1622142000-1622145600@www.eafwr.on.ca
SUMMARY:Get Social Trivia: Local History (VIRTUAL)
DESCRIPTION:Test your knowledge of local history at Kitchener Public Library’s Trivia Night. How well do you know Kitchener and Waterloo Region? Could you identify famous people and landmarks from historic photographs? This is a free event.
URL:https://www.eafwr.on.ca/event/get-social-trivia-local-history-virtual/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210222T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T225733
CREATED:20210201T194710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T212900Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Camp Fair (Day Camps for Campers aged 4-12)
DESCRIPTION:Join KidsAbility and Waterloo Region Family Network for their virtual camp fair on Monday February 22 from 7-8:30 P.M. The camp fair will be focused on inclusive day camps in or near Waterloo Region for campers aged 4-12.  Learn more about camp options and have your questions answered by the camp directors themselves! \nClick here to register
URL:https://www.eafwr.on.ca/event/virtual-camp-fair-day-camps-for-campers-aged-4-12/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Children,Community,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T225733
CREATED:20210201T193716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T213805Z
UID:10004425-1612378800-1612384200@www.eafwr.on.ca
SUMMARY:Summer Camp Planning Virtual Workshop - Cambridge
DESCRIPTION:Join KidsAbility for their Summer Camp Planning Virtual Workshop (Cambridge) on Wednesday February 3 from 7-8:30 P.M. \nThis free parent workshop is intended for families who have children with disabilities to learn about: \n\nCity of Cambridge summer camps\nHow to find inclusive and specialized camps in your community\nHow to access one to one supports such as volunteers or trained workers\nFunding for camp fees and specialized supports\nHow to share information about your child to promote their success\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://www.eafwr.on.ca/event/summer-camp-planning-virtual-workshop-cambridge/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Children,Community
ORGANIZER;CN="KidsAbility":MAILTO:mshirley@kidsability.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T225733
CREATED:20210201T193115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T193208Z
UID:10004424-1612292400-1612297800@www.eafwr.on.ca
SUMMARY:Summer Camp Planning Virtual Workshop - Kitchener/Waterloo
DESCRIPTION:Join KidsAbility for their Summer Camp Planning Virtual Workshop (Kitchener/Waterloo) on Tuesday February 2 from 7-8:30 P.M. \nThis free parent workshop is intended for families who have children with disabilities to learn about: \n\nCity of Kitchener and Waterloo summer camps\nHow to find inclusive and specialized camps in your community\nHow to access one to one supports such as volunteers or trained workers\nFunding for camp fees and specialized supports\nHow to share information about your child to promote their success\n\nClick here to register
URL:https://www.eafwr.on.ca/event/summer-camp-planning-virtual-workshop-by-kidsability/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Children,Community
ORGANIZER;CN="KidsAbility":MAILTO:mshirley@kidsability.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201019T190000
DTSTAMP:20260513T225733
CREATED:20201015T140014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201015T140426Z
UID:10004423-1603130400-1603134000@www.eafwr.on.ca
SUMMARY:Affordable Housing Focus Groups - People with Disabilities and Families
DESCRIPTION:Have your say! The City of Kitchener is seeking feedback and input for their Affordable Housing Strategy. This is your opportunity to help shape decision-making that will have a significant\, positive impact on housing in our community. \nExtend-A-Family Waterloo Region asked the City to ensure that their consultations include people with developmental disabilities. People with disabilities and their families are invited to share their ideas and feedback in a focus group hosted by City of Kitchener on Monday October 19 from 6-7 PM. This session will be held virtually on Zoom. \nSee the event flyer for more information.  \nTo register\, please email: Andrew Ramsaroop\, Engagement & Program Manager\, Affordable Housing Strategy at Andrew.Ramsaroop@kitchener.ca
URL:https://www.eafwr.on.ca/event/affordable-housing-focus-groups-people-with-disabilities-and-families/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Community,Featured,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T225733
CREATED:20201015T135126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201015T140327Z
UID:10004422-1603105200-1603108800@www.eafwr.on.ca
SUMMARY:Affordable Housing Focus Group - Staff of Developmental Service Agencies
DESCRIPTION:Have your say! The City of Kitchener is seeking feedback and input for their Affordable Housing Strategy. This is your opportunity to help shape decision-making that will have a significant\, positive impact on housing in our community. \nExtend-A-Family Waterloo Region asked the City to ensure that their consultations include people with developmental disabilities. Staff of Developmental Service Agencies are invited to share their ideas and feedback in a focus group hosted by City of Kitchener on Monday October 19 from 12-1 PM. This session will be held virtually on Zoom. \nSee the event flyer for more information.  \nTo register\, please email: Andrew Ramsaroop\, Engagement & Program Manager\, Affordable Housing Strategy at Andrew.Ramsaroop@kitchener.ca
URL:https://www.eafwr.on.ca/event/affordable-housing-focus-groups-staff/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Community,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201001T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T225733
CREATED:20200923T143529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T162850Z
UID:10004421-1601553600-1601559000@www.eafwr.on.ca
SUMMARY:Online Forum: Affordable Housing and Homelessness – Part of Wellbeing Waterloo Region's Virtual Fall Forum Series
DESCRIPTION:Join Wellbeing Waterloo Region for their first in a series of virtual forums on Affordable Housing and Homelessness on Thursday October 1 from 1:00-2:30 p.m.  \nAt the forum\, participants will have an opportunity to hear from a panel of speakers who will share their insights the Region’s Housing and Homelessness Plan\, immediate needs of the unsheltered community\, importance of housing supports and ways community members can help. \nRegister here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/65/vox57f72  \n 
URL:https://www.eafwr.on.ca/event/online-forum-affordable-housing-and-homelessness-part-of-wellbeing-waterloo-regions-virtual-fall-forum-series/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community,Featured
ORGANIZER;CN="Wellbeing Waterloo Region":MAILTO:wellbeingwr@regionofwaterloo.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200620T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T225733
CREATED:20200605T190012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T163905Z
UID:10004420-1592650800-1592654400@www.eafwr.on.ca
SUMMARY:2019-20 Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region will be holding its Annual General Meeting electronically via Webex conferencing on June 20\, 2020 from 11 a.m. to noon. \nIf you are attending electronically\, you must RSVP to receive the Webex meeting link by June 15\, 2020 at 4:00 pm by emailing Heather Dowling at heather.dowling@eafwr.on.ca with your name and address. \nClick here to view the Notice of Annual General Meeting of Members
URL:https://www.eafwr.on.ca/event/2019-20-agm/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region":MAILTO:info@eafwr.on.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T225733
CREATED:20200123T203955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200123T204018Z
UID:10004419-1581015600-1581022800@www.eafwr.on.ca
SUMMARY:Information Session - Using technology to increase independence
DESCRIPTION:Waterloo Region Family Network and Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) will be holding an Information Session on Using Technology to Increase Independence.  \nWhen: Thursday February 6\, 2020\, 7-9 PM\nWhere: The Family Centre (Rm 2015)\, 65 Hanson Ave.\, Kitchener \nJoin Amber Armstrong\, Housing Navigator for the DSO Central West Region\, for a presentation on technology to promote independence. \nYou will learn about:\n• the various types of technological assistance available today\, and\n• how others have used technology to increase independence and reduce support costs. \nTo register\, please email WRFN at info@erfn.info \nFor more information\, please contact Sue Simpson at sue.simpson@wrfn.info or 519-886-9150 ext. 1 \nClick here to see the event flyer
URL:https://www.eafwr.on.ca/event/information-session-using-technology-to-increase-independence/
LOCATION:The Family Centre\, 65 Hanson Ave.\, Room 2015\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, N2C 2H6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Waterloo Region Family Network":MAILTO:info@wrfn.info
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200128T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T225733
CREATED:20200106T161249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200106T161329Z
UID:10004417-1580232600-1580245200@www.eafwr.on.ca
SUMMARY:Understanding Conflict & Communication
DESCRIPTION:Understanding Conflict and Communication – Foundations & Clearing Conflict is a workshop for personal and professional development. You will become more aware of your preferred conflict style\, identify situations where each conflict mode can be used most effectively and practice communication that clears up conflict. \nRegistration and Details
URL:https://www.eafwr.on.ca/event/understanding-conflict-communication-3/
LOCATION:Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region\, 91 Moore Ave.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, N2H 3S4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community,Featured,Support People,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region - Cheryl Fuller":MAILTO:cheryl.fuller@eafwr.on.ca
GEO:43.4578349;-80.5032257
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T225733
CREATED:20191118T161247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191203T165046Z
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SUMMARY:NEW DATE: Cheers to Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region and Descendants Beer & Beverage Co. present: \nCheers to Inclusion!\nEnjoy snacks + sample of the Andre Campbell Cranberry Ale. \nBeer by: Descendants Beer and Beverage Co. \nLabel artwork by: Andre Campbell \nPhotography by: Edgar & Pooch Photography \nTickets are $8 online or at the door. \nGet tickets here \nAvailable in cans and on draught as of Dec. 1.\n\nThe story of Andre Campbell: \n\n“Inclusion doesn’t have to be a big production…” \nLocal author and graphic artist Andre Campbell has dedicated his life to a simple but powerful message — the easiest way to make someone feel welcome is to start with ‘hello”. It doesn’t take big gestures to make a difference in someone’s world and to build communities where everyone belongs. \nAndre has experienced social isolation and discrimination firsthand and works hard to support others from feeling the same way. He knows that when people are able to let their fear of differences fade away\, then we can all truly embrace inclusion. \nAndre uses his passion for graphic novels as a catalyst to share his passion for inclusion with others. His art has inspired others to follow their dreams and goals as well\, something he takes great pride in. His career in the arts has introduced him to a community who he refers to as ‘his people”: the Cosplay and Comic-Con world\, a community built on acceptance and unconditional love. \nAndre’s dream is that one day\, inclusion is something we don’t need to talk about at all\, that we do away with labels\, and are all recognized and valued as the human beings that we are. Even though we may not all be the same\, we are all in this together. This is so important to Andre because he himself lives with a difference (physical disability). \nOn International Day of Persons with Disabilities\, we celebrate people like Andre Campbell. \nPeople who share how important it is to accept others. Who teach others to see all people for who they are. \n\n​Andre Campbell Cranberry Ale\, available in cans and on draught while supplies last.
URL:https://www.eafwr.on.ca/event/cheers-to-inclusion/
LOCATION:Descendants Beer & Beverage Co.\, 319 Victoria Street North\, Kitchener\, ON\, N2H 5E1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191109T230000
DTSTAMP:20260513T225733
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190928T145841Z
UID:10004401-1573326000-1573340400@www.eafwr.on.ca
SUMMARY:Block Party 2019\, A Better Together Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the neighbourhoods of Waterloo Region at Block Party\, a Better Together Event in support of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region.\nOn Saturday November 9\, 2019\, Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region will host its second annual Block Party fundraiser. Join us for an evening of fun\, live music\, craft beer\, ‘street eats’\, a DJ\, pop up surprises and more! \nBetter Together Events are fundraising events for Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. All proceeds from this event will go towards EAFWR initiatives. We support adults and families with developmental and physical disabilities in Waterloo Region and works to promote community\, dignity and belonging for all. It takes a village and we invite you to come join our village and invest in a community where everyone belongs. \nGet your tickets today: \n\nFollow us on Instagram @EAFWR to stay in the know about our fundraising events. \n\nInterested in becoming an event sponsor? Looking to volunteer at the event? We have lots of opportunities available! Contact Kate at kate.swift@eafwr.on.ca for more information.
URL:https://www.eafwr.on.ca/event/block-party-2019-event/
LOCATION:Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum\, 10 Huron Rd\, Kitchener\, ON\, N2P 2R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community,Featured
ORGANIZER;CN="Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region":MAILTO:info@eafwr.on.ca
GEO:43.4004723;-80.4392552
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191030T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191030T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T225733
CREATED:20190304T202921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190304T202921Z
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SUMMARY:Sex Talks
DESCRIPTION:Sex Talks is a workshop series all about sexual health and relationships. We will talk about consent and boundaries\, gender and sexuality\, masturbation\, staying safe online and more. All questions are good questions and you will have time to ask about anything you want. \nSex Talks is a series of one-hour workshops\, over six consecutive weeks. It is designed for people 16+ who have a developmental and/or physical disability\, and is delivered in partnership with SHORE Centre. People under the age of 18 will receive a caregiver/guardian consent form to have signed before the series begins. This workshop is also open to all community members 16 years of age or older. \n  \nSex Talks Details and Registration
URL:https://www.eafwr.on.ca/event/sex-talks-6/2019-10-30/
LOCATION:Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region\, 91 Moore Ave.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, N2H 3S4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community,Featured,Support People,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191026T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T225733
CREATED:20191016T185528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191016T185940Z
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SUMMARY:Sensory-Friendly Screening: Detective Pikachu
DESCRIPTION:Kitchener Public Library\, in partnership with Autism Ontario\, will host a private\, sensory-friendly screening of the movie “Detective Pikachu” on Saturday October 26 at 9 a.m. This event is open to individuals with ASD\, siblings and their parents/guardians. Check out the event flyer for more details. \nThese screenings are presented in a lights up\, sound down environment. \nSpaces are limited and registration is required. Register today! \n 
URL:https://www.eafwr.on.ca/event/sensory-friendly-screening-detective-pikachu/
LOCATION:Kitchener Public Library – Central Branch\, 85 Queen St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, N2H 2H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,Community,Featured,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191023T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T225733
CREATED:20190304T202921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190304T202921Z
UID:10004376-1571846400-1571850000@www.eafwr.on.ca
SUMMARY:Sex Talks
DESCRIPTION:Sex Talks is a workshop series all about sexual health and relationships. We will talk about consent and boundaries\, gender and sexuality\, masturbation\, staying safe online and more. All questions are good questions and you will have time to ask about anything you want. \nSex Talks is a series of one-hour workshops\, over six consecutive weeks. It is designed for people 16+ who have a developmental and/or physical disability\, and is delivered in partnership with SHORE Centre. People under the age of 18 will receive a caregiver/guardian consent form to have signed before the series begins. This workshop is also open to all community members 16 years of age or older. \n  \nSex Talks Details and Registration
URL:https://www.eafwr.on.ca/event/sex-talks-6/2019-10-23/
LOCATION:Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region\, 91 Moore Ave.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, N2H 3S4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community,Featured,Support People,Training
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GEO:43.4578349;-80.5032257
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191023T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191023T180000
DTSTAMP:20260513T225733
CREATED:20190919T195627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190919T200632Z
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SUMMARY:FREE Windshield Chip Repair – All-Brite Glass & Tint
DESCRIPTION:FREE Windshield Chip Repair – All-Brite Glass & Tint\nJoin us Wednesday October 23 at All-Brite Glass & Tint (31 Manitou Dr.\, Kitchener) and have your windshield chip repaired for FREE ($89 value)\, with a donation to Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. Donations can be made by cash\, credit or cheque\, and can be any amount. Insurance may also be accepted – ask at the event for more details. \nRepairs take place from 3-6pm – no appointment necessary. \nCORUS Entertainment will be live on location\, broadcasting from All-Brite Glass & Tint’s parking lot. \nFor more information or to ask questions\, please contact Kate at 519 741-0190 x 302 or kate.swift@eafwr.on.ca
URL:https://www.eafwr.on.ca/event/all-brite-glass-tint-2019/
LOCATION:All-Brite Auto Glass\, 31 Manitou Dr.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, N2C 1K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community,Featured,Support People
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GEO:43.4160933;-80.4509599
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T225733
CREATED:20191008T172551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191008T172551Z
UID:10004402-1571338800-1571342400@www.eafwr.on.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: How to Create A Home for your family member without relying on or waiting for a Group Home
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for this free webinar! Join founder of Empowering Ability and webinar host Eric Goll and Oak Park Family Group for “How to Create A Home for your family member with an intellectual disability\, without relying on or waiting for a Group Home” on Thursday October 17 at 7 p.m. \nIn this webinar\, you will learn how eight families worked together to successfully create individualized homes with their family members that have an intellectual or developmental disability. \nYou will also get the three key insights from their learning journey\, and the three steps you can take to make your individualized home a reality. \nRegister for the webinar
URL:https://www.eafwr.on.ca/event/webinar-create-home-family/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Community,Featured,Support People,Training,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191016T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T225733
CREATED:20190304T202921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190304T202921Z
UID:10004375-1571241600-1571245200@www.eafwr.on.ca
SUMMARY:Sex Talks
DESCRIPTION:Sex Talks is a workshop series all about sexual health and relationships. We will talk about consent and boundaries\, gender and sexuality\, masturbation\, staying safe online and more. All questions are good questions and you will have time to ask about anything you want. \nSex Talks is a series of one-hour workshops\, over six consecutive weeks. It is designed for people 16+ who have a developmental and/or physical disability\, and is delivered in partnership with SHORE Centre. People under the age of 18 will receive a caregiver/guardian consent form to have signed before the series begins. This workshop is also open to all community members 16 years of age or older. \n  \nSex Talks Details and Registration
URL:https://www.eafwr.on.ca/event/sex-talks-6/2019-10-16/
LOCATION:Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region\, 91 Moore Ave.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, N2H 3S4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community,Featured,Support People,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191009T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191009T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T225733
CREATED:20190304T202921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190304T202921Z
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SUMMARY:Sex Talks
DESCRIPTION:Sex Talks is a workshop series all about sexual health and relationships. We will talk about consent and boundaries\, gender and sexuality\, masturbation\, staying safe online and more. All questions are good questions and you will have time to ask about anything you want. \nSex Talks is a series of one-hour workshops\, over six consecutive weeks. It is designed for people 16+ who have a developmental and/or physical disability\, and is delivered in partnership with SHORE Centre. People under the age of 18 will receive a caregiver/guardian consent form to have signed before the series begins. This workshop is also open to all community members 16 years of age or older. \n  \nSex Talks Details and Registration
URL:https://www.eafwr.on.ca/event/sex-talks-6/2019-10-09/
LOCATION:Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region\, 91 Moore Ave.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, N2H 3S4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community,Featured,Support People,Training
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GEO:43.4578349;-80.5032257
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191006T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T225733
CREATED:20190909T160836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190909T161032Z
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SUMMARY:A Blooming Affair Fashion Show
DESCRIPTION:Extend-A-Family Waterloo is incredibly grateful and honoured to be A Blooming Affair’s charity partner for 2019 & 2020! Join us for the fashion event of the year at A Blooming Affair Fashion Show\, part of the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest. A portion of Event Raffle Proceeds will support EAFWR. \nWhen: Sunday October 6\, 2019\, 12-5PM\nWhere: Oktoberfesthaus\, LOT42 Global Flex Campus (41 Ardelt Place\, Kitchener)\nRSVP to the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2405118553067529/  \nTickets are going fast! Get yours BEFORE Sunday October 6 at NOON. \nGeneral Tickets: $35.40\nVIP Tickets: $48.67
URL:https://www.eafwr.on.ca/event/a-blooming-affair-fashion-show/
LOCATION:Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191002T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191002T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T225733
CREATED:20190304T202921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190304T202921Z
UID:10004373-1570032000-1570035600@www.eafwr.on.ca
SUMMARY:Sex Talks
DESCRIPTION:Sex Talks is a workshop series all about sexual health and relationships. We will talk about consent and boundaries\, gender and sexuality\, masturbation\, staying safe online and more. All questions are good questions and you will have time to ask about anything you want. \nSex Talks is a series of one-hour workshops\, over six consecutive weeks. It is designed for people 16+ who have a developmental and/or physical disability\, and is delivered in partnership with SHORE Centre. People under the age of 18 will receive a caregiver/guardian consent form to have signed before the series begins. This workshop is also open to all community members 16 years of age or older. \n  \nSex Talks Details and Registration
URL:https://www.eafwr.on.ca/event/sex-talks-6/2019-10-02/
LOCATION:Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region\, 91 Moore Ave.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, N2H 3S4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community,Featured,Support People,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190929T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190929T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T225733
CREATED:20190909T185416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190909T185446Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee\, Treats & an Inclusive Community - An On The Table event
DESCRIPTION:Kitchener Waterloo Community Foundation and Cambridge & North Dumfries Community Foundation are inviting people to have conversations about what matters to them while they are having food from Sept. 27 to 29. \nAs part of this\, Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region will be hosting an “On the Table” conversation! \nJoin us for Coffee\, Treats and an Inclusive Community on Sunday September 29 from 1-3PM at the EAFWR Office (91 Moore Ave.\, Kitchener\, ON). Drop by and enjoy refreshments\, engage in conversations about fostering inclusive communities and get your photo taken at our fall harvest photobooth. We hope you can join us! \nLearn more and RSVP: https://onthetable-eafwr.eventbrite.ca
URL:https://www.eafwr.on.ca/event/coffee-treats-inclusive-community/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,Community,Featured,Youth
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