March 24
Developing supporters and leaders to mindfully support individuals to be all they can be. Conscious Care & Support Workshop with Peter Marks Saturday May 6, 2017 9:00am – 12:00pm KidsAbility Pavilion (500 Hallmark Dr., Waterloo) This workshop is targeted to direct support people, caregivers and family members who support people with autism and other […]
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March 6
Here in Waterloo Region, we have many people, places, organizations and initiatives all vested in a single, shared dream – a Waterloo Region where all experience a warm, inviting sense of belonging. If I were to name only a few, like House of Friendship’s John Neufeld, along with his dedicated Board members, staff and volunteers […]
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February 2
Join us at Sibshop + Tubing! A fun opportunity for brothers and sisters who have a sibling with a developmental disability, Sibshop is a chance to learn what your sibling needs. On Saturday February 25th, join us for a two-hour workshop at Lighthouse followed by two-hours of tubing at Chicopee Tube Park. Pizza lunch provided. […]
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February 2
PaintNite Fundraiser for Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region *SOLD OUT – Thanks to your incredible support and interest, we are now sold out for PaintNite! * Looking for a cool night out? Want to get your creative juices flowing with friends and good food? Join us for PaintNite at Turtle Jacks. In support of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, […]
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January 30
Start Living Acceptance – an interview An interview between Daniel and Ryan, written by Daniel – Special to Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region When not involved in music therapy, one of my roles is that of a Direct Support Person for Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. One of my favorite parts of this position is the chance to meet and […]
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December 23
Invite your friends to a EAFWR’s Swim + Potluck Join us on Saturday January 28th, 2017, from 11am-2pm for Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region’s Swim + Potluck at Stork Family YMCA (500 Fischer-Hallman Rd N, Waterloo). Enjoy a free swim from 11-12pm, followed by a community potluck from 12-2pm. Bring a dish, bring your family and […]
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November 23
Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region’s Opportunities Development Coordinator, Kate Swift, shares how a professional relationship from the past is guiding her understanding of #StayGenerous How a Jedi helped me understand #StayGenerous We have all been there, trying to work something out – a difficult choice, a disagreement, or perhaps even mediating an issue between other people. It […]
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November 18
Invite your friends to a FREE Skating Party Join us on Saturday December 10th, 2016, from 11am-1pm for a FREE Skating Party at Albert McCormick Arena (500 Parkside Dr., Waterloo). Strap on your skates, or borrow a pair of skates or wheelchair sledges, generously made available by Value Village, City of Kitchener and City of Waterloo. […]
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November 16
Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region’s Opportunities Development Coordinator, Kate Swift, shares her experiences through her first few weeks at EAFWR, and how community can #StayGenerous Community, casseroles, and #StayGenerous Often, starting a new job is scary. So many unknowns. Recently, when I began with Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, I wasn’t nervous of what was to come. I was […]
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October 11
Join us on Saturday November 5, 2016 for Sibshop! In partnership with YMCA, Z beside the Y, Kerry’s Place and Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, Sibshop is a fun workshop for brothers and sisters of a sibling with a developmental disability to learn what their loved ones needs are. Light refreshments and snacks provided for all those […]
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