Posts tagged with "things to do"

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Dodgeball Tournament

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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Posted by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, in Adult, Blog

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From 5km to running thongs

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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Language of Us and Them – Seminar

Inspired by Mayer Shevin’s similarly titled poem, this session, presented by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, explores how to contribute to making everyone feel they belong as a valued citizen, with an emphasis on people with disabilities. Become more aware of how we regard each other, the power of stereotyping, and learn how to recognize and address […]

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Posted by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, in Blog, Community

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Waterloo Classic Run – Promises

[soliloquy id=”2856″]   See Sally Run Let me begin this blog with some promises. I promise that I am not one of those runners – people who just naturally take to running with their first stride, glisten with just a hint of perspiration and bounce across the finish line. I promise I am that runner […]

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Posted by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, in Blog

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Run Waterloo- Waterloo Classic June 19, 2016

Get ready runners! Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region is thrilled to be the recipient of all pledges raised as part of this year’s Waterloo Classic on Sunday, June 19th. Organized by Run Waterloo, the Waterloo Classic is the oldest continuing race of its kind in Waterloo Region. Runners of all ability and experience are invited to run […]

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Things to Do – November

“The thinnest yellow light of November is more warming and exhilarating than any wine they tell of.  The mite which November contributes becomes equal in value to the bounty of July.” –   Henry David Thoreau   What’s the biggest thing happening in Waterloo Region in November? Why, the 5th Annual Inclusion Celebration and Awards, of course! on November […]

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Posted by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, in Adult, Blog, Children, Community, Direct Support People, Youth

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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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Posted by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, in Adult, Articles and Resources, Blog, Community, Direct Support People, Youth

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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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Posted by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, in Adult, Blog, Children, Community, Direct Support People, Youth