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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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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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SUMMARY:Virtual Camp Fair (Overnight Camps in Waterloo Region and Beyond)
DESCRIPTION:Join KidsAbility and Waterloo Region Family Network for their virtual camp fair on Monday February 8 from 7-8:30 P.M. The camp fair will be focused on inclusive day camps in Waterloo Region and beyond. 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-overnight-camps-in-waterloo-region-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Children,Youth
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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/
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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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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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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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SUMMARY:WALK-OR-WHEEL 2019
DESCRIPTION:Believe in a community where everyone belongs? \nJoin us at WALK-OR-WHEEL 2019\, a Better Together Event in support of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. \nOn Saturday June 1\, 2019\, Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region will host this fan favourite fundraiser. Raise funds\, walk\, run or wheel in support of inclusion and belonging for people with disabilities and their families. \nThis event brings our incredible community together\, those with a personal connection to Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region\, and those who who believe in the work that we do. \nAll fundraised dollars will support EAFWR initiatives\, including Community Development\, Respite and Summer Program. It takes a village and we invite you to come join our village and invest in a community where everyone belongs. \nFor more details and to register\, visit https://www.eafwr.on.ca/walk-or-wheel-2019/. \nIf you have any questions about Walk-or-Wheel 2019\, please contact Kate Swift at kate.swift@eafwr.on.ca or 519-741-0190 ext. 302.
URL:https://www.eafwr.on.ca/event/walk-or-wheel-2019/
LOCATION:Kingsdale Community Centre\, 72 Wilson Avenue\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, N2G 1G5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Kitchener-Waterloo Library of Things OTF Grant Recognition Social
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, April 27\, join us as we celebrate the new supported employment model at Kitchener-Waterloo Library of Things (KWLOT)\, made possibly by funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). Speakers include MPP Laura Mae Lindo\, Executive Director Al Mills of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region\, an OTF representative and staff from KWLOT. \nThis employment model is a welcome addition to KWLOT that provides meaningful employment opportunities to people with disabilities in Kitchener-Waterloo\, Ontario. \nTour the space\, hear more about the supported employment model and enjoy refreshments! \nMedia inquiries can be directed to Al Mills at allan.mills@eafwr.on.ca or 519-741-0190 ext. 222. \nFor more information\, please contact Kim Sproul at kim.sproul@eafwr.on.ca or 519-741-0190 ext. 247.
URL:https://www.eafwr.on.ca/event/kitchener-waterloo-library-of-things-otf-grant-recognition-event/
LOCATION:Kitchener-Waterloo Library of Things\, 91 Moore Avenue\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, N2H 3S4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,Community,Featured,Youth
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SUMMARY:May Court Flower Sale
DESCRIPTION:Spring Fever leaving you with an itchy green thumb? Looking for a great way to support EAFWR while beautifying your home\, or a friend’s? \nWhy not kick spring into high gear by purchasing flowers from our May Court Flower offering. \nAll proceeds from our sale go towards EAFWR and the plants are high quality and beautiful. \nYou can purchase them directly through this link\, and pick them up at Meadow Acres Garden Centre in Petersburg on May 8th or 9th – just in time for the perfect Mother’s Day gift! \nEach order must be pre-ordered. \nThe May Court Club offers this third party fundraiser in support of non profit agencies in Waterloo Region. We are thrilled to be a partner once again and are so grateful for their support. \nOrdering is open from Friday March 8th – Friday April 19th at noon. \nYou can choose from the offerings below\, and then pick them up at MEADOW ACRES GARDEN CENTRE  \nPick up dates are Tuesday May 7th and Wednesday May 8th from 9:00AM – 7:00PM \nTo pick up your flowers you will need a print out of your Canada Helps receipt. \nThis year we have: \nFibrous Red OR Green Leaf Begonias – in flats of 48 /one colour per flat- red\, white or pink – $20.00 \nGeraniums – in flats of 10/ one colour per flat – red\, white\, pinks or salmon – $40.00 each \nCulinary Herb Garden – 14″ pot – $21.00 each \nHanging Boston Fern – 10″ pot – $22.00 each \nIn addition – Meadow Acres is offering 20% off regular priced merchandise (nursery\, accessories\, furniture\, etc.) and 10% sale priced items for customers with May Court Receipts on May 7th and 8th only. \nAll prices include taxes\, and purchases will not qualify for a tax receipt.
URL:https://www.eafwr.on.ca/event/may-court-flower-sale-2019/
LOCATION:Ontario
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SUMMARY:6th Annual Count Me In March – I Choose Dignity
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday June 14\, 2018\, join us in celebrating a community where everyone belongs. \nFamily-friendly activities\, inspirational speakers\, entertainment\, snacks and refreshments\, and a community march with all the festivities starting and finishing at Kitchener City Hall. \n \nJoin us at our annual Count Me !n March to celebrate a community where everyone belongs. March to the beat of Gerima Harvey down King St in Kitchener\, and hear what we’re doing for inclusion right here in Waterloo Region from our inspirational speakers\, as well as the Buddy Choir! \nHave your face painted by Busy Bees Parties\, snap fun pictures in Flashpoint Photobooth\, and have a caricature sketched by Jordan Comely. Join a musical drum circle and create your own button at Sadie’s Place creative button making station. \nEnjoy tasty snacks from Double Double Pizza & Chicken\,Queen Street Commons Café\, Nova Era Bakery\, and J&P Grocery. \nIf you have any questions about the Count Me In March\, please contact Becky Klokoff at bklokoff@eafwr.on.ca or 519-741-0190 ext. 268 or Kerry Cressman at kcressman@eafwr.on.ca or 519-741-0190 ext. 291. \nThe event kicks off at 5pm\, with a community March that will start and end at Kitchener City Hall (200 King St. W.\, Kitchener). Parking is available for free below City Hall (off of Young St.).
URL:https://www.eafwr.on.ca/event/6th-annual-count-me-in-march-i-choose-dignity/
LOCATION:Kitchener City Hall – Carl Zehr Square\, 200 King St. W.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, N2H 6P6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:May Court Flower Sale
DESCRIPTION:Spring Fever leaving you with an itchy green thumb? Looking for a great way to support EAFWR while beautifying your home\, or a friend’s? \nWhy not kick spring into high gear by purchasing flowers from our May Court Flower offering. \nAll proceeds from our sale go towards EAFWR and the plants are high quality and beautiful. \nYou can purchase them directly through this link\, and pick them up at Meadow Acres Garden Centre in Petersburg on May 8th or 9th – just in time for the perfect Mother’s Day gift! \nEach order must be pre-ordered. \nThis is the 50th Anniversary of the May Court Club offering this third party fundraiser in support of non profit agencies in Waterloo Region. We are thrilled to be a partner and are so grateful for their support. \n  \nOrdering is open from Thursday March 8th – Friday April 20th at noon. \nYou can choose from the offerings below\, and then pick them up at MEADOW ACRES GARDEN CENTRE  \nPick up dates are Tuesday May 8th and Wednesday May 9th from 9:00AM – 7:00PM \nTo pick up your flowers you will need a print out of your Canada Helps receipt. \nThis year we have: \nFibrous Red OR Green Leaf Begonias – in flats of 48 /one colour per flat- red\, white or pink – $20.00 \nGeraniums – in flats of 10/ one colour per flat – red\, white\, pinks\, salmon – $35.50 each \nCulinary Herb Garden – 14″ pot – $21.00 each \nHanging Boston Fern – 10″ pot – $22.00 each \n50th Anniversary 7″ Wind Chime – $15.00 – order now and choose when you pick flowers \nfirst come\, first serve – Butterfly\, Giving Tree\, Hummingbird \nIn addition – Meadow Acres is offering 20% off regular priced merchandise (nursery\, accessories\, furniture\, etc.) and 10% sale priced items for customers with May Court Receipts on May 8th and 9th only. \nAll prices include taxes\, and purchases will not qualify for a tax receipt.
URL:https://www.eafwr.on.ca/event/may-court-flower-sale/
LOCATION:Meadow Acres Garden Centre\, 2315 Queen Street\, Petersburg (Wilmot)\, Ontario\, N0B2H0\, Canada
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