October 27
Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region is talking “community” for the month of November! In today’s Vimeo short, EAFWR’s Community Connector Kim Sproul shares some thoughts on why community matters along with ideas on how to build and join community. Check out our previous Vimeo short, where Fertile Ground’s Angie shared with us her thoughts on what community means and […]
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October 15
By: Terral McBay Today the word belonging has stepped into the spotlight. A few years ago, inclusion was the buzzword of the day, and rightly so as it was, and continues to be, a driving force helping to push boundaries, create opportunities and strive for dignity. Today however, belonging seems to be the focus of […]
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October 13
Time to get that pesky windshield chip repaired! Our friends at All-Brite Glass & Tint (31 Manitou Dr., Kitchener) are hosting a fundraiser on October 21st from 3pm to 6pm. They’ll repair your windshield chip for FREE (value of $49.95) with your donation. Cash, debit and credit card donations will be accepted. No appointment is […]
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October 1
Check out October’s Direct Support Newsletter. An excellent article on the power of ‘no’. Direct Support Workers Newsletter Issue 10
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September 30
I won’t say too much about this poem – I’d rather let everyone experience it and see what your own reactions to it are. To say the least, the impact on me was profound. It gave me a way to see things from a different perspective and led me to some deep personal reflection. I […]
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September 28
“He is outside of everything, and alien everywhere. He is an aesthetic solitary. His beautiful, light imagination is the wing that on the autumn evening just brushes the dusky window.” ~Henry James Saturday Oct. 3rd, pick up a map/brochure at the Art District Gallery or at the Globe Studios and join us for a walking/driving […]
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September 9
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 […]
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September 8
“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
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 […]
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