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September 14

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September 9

Cool Cars!

On Sunday August 23rd, my family enjoyed a great day out at the Extend-A-Family Summer Cruise. The cars were AMAZING! We could spend hours admiring the vision, craftsmanship, and dedication that goes into building, maintaining, and showing each car. The event was a good time to connect with other people who appreciate this kind of […]

September 8

What’s Happening – September

“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

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 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 […]

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 […]

June 18

Family Finding

This winter, I was informed of a workshop that would be taking place at Family & Children’s Services, called Family Finding. My initial reaction was “SIGN ME UP!” This workshop was going to be all about recruitment and finding foster carers, which will be sooooo transferable to our work and our need for providers in […]

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