July 6
Join us Thursday July 22, 2016 at this David Hingsburger lecture about ways in which people with disabilities can connect with community. Put on by the partnership of KW Habilitation and VITA Mens Sana, this lecture’s proceeds will support people with an intellectual disability affected by the Fort McMurray Wildfires. Date: Friday July 22, 2016 Address: […]
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June 24
With the air buzzing with runners ready to embark on their 10km run, the 39th annual Waterloo 10KM Classic jogged memories and created new ones for many. Kicking off your Father’s Day this past Sunday, multiple sprinters from Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region laced up their sneakers for this fabulous event. With a nod from the organizers, […]
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June 7
Waterloo Classic – Mya DeBrouwer of Your Neighbourhood Credit Union shares with us her running story I started running when I was 35 as a way to lose weight and to stay in shape. I was not particularly athletic, but what I lacked in athleticism I made up for with grit! I joined a group […]
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June 2
COMMUNITY RALLY INVITES WATERLOO REGION TO CHOOSE DIGNITY, INCLUSION For Immediate Release KITCHENER, June 2, 2016- On June 16th, the fourth annual Count Me In Rally will take to the streets in support of inclusion and dignity. Part of the I Choose Dignity movement and in partnership with Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, every […]
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May 16
I Choose Dignity’s Count Me In Rally Focuses on Inclusion in Waterloo Region Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region has a proud history of bringing a variety of I Choose Dignity events to the Waterloo Region.
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May 11
See Sally Run If you’re looking for a blog from a self-motivated, committed, dedicated runner – you have come to the wrong place. I struggle greatly with consistently making time each week to run. In fact, this past Saturday marked my first run in about a week’s time. My excuses are plentiful: my plans for […]
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May 5
Got a chip in your windshield? No problem! Join us Wednesday, May 18th at All-Brite Glass & Tint (31 Manitou Dr., Kitchener) and have your windshield chip repaired for FREE (a $49.95 value) with a donation to Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region! Donations made with cash, credit, cheque or through insurance will be accepted. Repairs take place from […]
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April 30
Neighbourhood-based work is a quirky thing. It can be hard to determine effectiveness. In a world where there are terms like Return on Investment and Key Performance Indicators, a free community event for people within a specific neighbourhood can seem inconsequential. Except, time and again, it is in the simplicity of sharing common interests, experiences […]
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April 22
Lace up your sneakers, warm up your arm and dawn your best retro gear! Dodgeball is coming to Stanley Park. On May 29th, Stanley Park Community Centre will be home to some epic ducks, dips, dodges and dives. If you’re between 12-25 years old, join us in this FREE tournament for the ages. Bring a […]
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April 19
See Sally Run “You’re paying someone to teach you how to run? Why? It’s walking, just faster.” If only running was that easy. Prior to signing up for a learn-to-run program, I had a made a few attempts to jog on my own. I would end up exhausted, sore, defeated and with few footsteps taken […]
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