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Locations
Arnprior
106 McGonigal St. W.Unit 100
ARNPRIOR ON K7S 1M4
Phone: 613-623-4955
Fax: 613-623-6176
Renfrew
326 Raglan St. S.
RENFREW ON K7V 1R5
Phone: 613-432-6763
Fax: 613-432-9465
e-mail:
This Newsletter isavailable on our
website at
www.clrcs.com
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November 2011Edition
Special points of
interest:
Check page 2 for
Important Dates to
Remember
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Staff Day by Laura Pirie
Thanks to all employees who attended our Staff Day 2011 on Friday, November5th. It was a full day with a mix of learning, sharing ideas, giving back to thecommunity and some fun events.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, President, Bob Bouchard began theday with a welcoming address.
Representatives from the Arnprior and Renfrew Food Bank were presentto share their information and kick start our CLRCS challenge in support of theArnprior and Renfrew Food Banks. The main focus of this challenge is tosupport our local food banks and help out at this busy time of year when demandand need are quite high. Shelley TerMarsch from Valley EFAP gave aninteresting presentation of Work/Life Balance and reminded us of theimportance of looking after ourselves.
Following Shelley’s presentationPaul Rosen, past Paralympic GoldMedalist, told of his amazing story andcertainly inspired us all. A highlight ofthe morning was listening to Paul andthen having the opportunity to hold theOlympic Gold Medal!
Lunch was delicious thanks to theladies from the Royal Canadian LegionLadies Auxiliary Branch 148.
The afternoon hours were filledwith a great presentation from the Self
Advocates, some CLRCS policyupdates and some “Minute To WinIt” fun before recognizing employeeyears of service awards. All in all, agood time with good company. Ifyou have ideas for next year, pleasecontact the committee members,Sharleen VanWoezik, JenniferCreeden and myself.
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2011 Important Dates to RememberMARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Events
December 2: Christmas Dance (see pg.10)
December 9: CCR Open House (flyer enclosed)
December 9: Staff Christmas Party
December 15: CLRCS Christmas Dinner - Renfrew
December 16: CLRCS Christmas Dinner - Arnprior
Administration Offices/Day Programs Statutory Holidays
- Offices closed -
Christmas Day—December 25
Boxing Day—December 26
December 25 recognized on December 27
New Years—Monday January 2, 2012
- Offices open -
December 28, 29, 30
Tuesday January 3, 2012
National Arts Centre Opportunity for Community Living Renfrew County South
We are pleased to announce that Community Living Renfrew County South has been included in theNational Arts Centre (NAC) Share the Spirit Program. The NAC together with their Community Partners
will Share the Spirit by offering free tickets to deserving families and organizations. We have already beenoffered tickets for two performances in December – the Nutcracker Ballet and Andrew Craig’s Gospel
Christmas and the individuals we support will have the opportunity to enjoy these wonderful performances.To learn more about the NAC Share the Spirit program you can go to
www.nac-cna.ca/share.
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18th Annual Laurel Memorial Golf Tournament another Success!!by Jennifer Creeden
September 17th was a perfect latesummer day at the Renfrew GolfClub for the 32 teams and 128golfers who enjoyed a greatround of golf, some friendlycompetition and connecting withold friends, family and colleaguesand the return of the infamousEnbridge BBQ lunch all in thename of a great cause.
The continuing annualsuccess of this tournamentsupported by generous corporatesponsors, golfers, volunteers,Renfrew community businessesand the Rafuse family enableschildren and youth withdevelopmental disabilities tocontinue to have the opportunityto experience a variety ofactivities like fishing, swimming,rafting, museum tours andafternoons at the park, to mentiona few. Most importantly, they getto do this with the proper supportand staffing in place to make it afun, safe and successful summercamp experience. This year in2011 we were able to conduct aMarch Break program for youthfor the very first time due to theperennial support of thistournament. These programswould not exist for these children
without the generous support ofeveryone associated with thistournament.
This year’s corporatesponsors included Canadian Tire,Renfrew Home Hardware, RBCDominion Securities, OntarioPower Generation, Enbridge andC.A. Bruce Insurance Brokers.
Thank you to everyone whomade this day possible. Specialthanks to the Renfrew Golf Clubfor their flawless running of thetournament, their help and thewonderful evening meal thateveryone enjoyed. Thank you tomyFM for their support leading upto the tournament and for the livelycommentary during the evening.Thank you to our organizingcommittee members Carol andDavid Sulphur, Dan Sheahan, Doug
Miller, Laurie Millar, SteveDregas, Ken Costello, Billand Lois Butson, AnnBlimkie, Sandra James andSharleen Van Woezik whosehard work bring this day tofruition. We as well as allthe young people whobenefit are so grateful to theRafuse family for theircontinued dedication andcommitment to thistournament. Heartfeltappreciation goes to all thevolunteers, to the localbusinesses and individualswho donated prizes and tothe faithful golfers whocontinue to support thistournament annually. Seeyou next year!
Shelly Cram (middle) won the basket from Community LivingRenfrew County South at the Renfrew Fair. Proceeds are going
to the purchase of an Artificial External Defibrillator (AED).
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Unity Run 2011 by Jennifer Creeden
The 2011 Unity Run - our 8th Annual Walk, Wheel or Run in support of Community Living RenfrewCounty South’s transportation program was a resounding success! It was a terrific morning and we hadover 200 participants who completed the course.
It was great to see all the runners and walkers out there. Our Team Challenge was won by theLadies Team from the Scotia Bank: Chris Hunter, Cheryl Emon, Wonnietta Zarb and Karen McNab. Theladies took home the cup based on times in the event, spirit and funds raised. They brought in over$1200!
Our top fundraiser was our very own Debbie McLeod who not only completed the 5km Walk but alsocollected over $600 on her own – thanks Debbie!
Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers who helped to make this happen by assisting withthe running clinic, helping with registration, manning all the streets and corners, setting up the hall andarranging all the food and of course cheering on our participants while handing out the medals and prizes!Thank you to our most kind sponsors who make this event so successful for us – we truly appreciate yourgenerosity. To see the wonderful pictures of the day go to www.clrcs.com, click on “What is Happening”and go to the Event Photo Gallery.
by Eric Teschke
The Saturday morning before Hallowe’en, I did a 5 km walk withElaine and came in first place. I ended up winning the gold medal. Iwalked down to John St., Centennial Park and around we went. Afterwe turned around at Centennial Park, we came out at Rock Ave. and upto Main St. We went to William St., across the railroad tracks andturned left on James Street. I turned at Russell St. to the finish line.
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Victorian Tea by Alana, Gloria, Nicole, Sharon
Pool League
We finally had our meal for the Pool League on October 26th. Chris Bujold and Geraldine Prince teamed upto be the winners of the games which happened between April 1 and June 30. We will be giving the RoyalCanadian Legion $74.58 for letting us use their facilities. Thank you to the people at the Legion, and hopeChris and Geraldine enjoy their Subway certificates!
Open House
With the Christmas season comes our Open House on December 9. We are gearing up to sell lots ofgoodies. We’ll have baked goods, homemade chocolates, crafts, necklaces, homemade soaps, as well assocks, mitts and sweaters made by Arnold Wall. There will be something for everyone. If you don’t see itjust ask, we’ll see what we can do.
by Jesse Stroud
walk Arnprior
Jesse and Nicole
smaller belly
Clare run for life
apple juice snacks.
by Clare Kenopic
I walked and ran with Debbie McLeod. I had lots of fun. I reallyenjoyed the 5 km Unity Run. I got a blue bag and a t-shirt. I had a numberpinned on me. There were lots of goodies. I did not win any door prizes, butyou can’t win every time.
A good time was had by those attending theVictorian Tea this year. We were able to raise $1200to go to our charity. This year the money went toCommunity Living Renfrew County South towardsan Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Thankyou to all who volunteered their time to make thisevent successful. The Victorian Tea is on MondayOctober 15, 2012 at 7 p.m. The proceeds will begoing to Renfrew Seniors Home Support and thetheme is “Masquerade Gala”. Get your thinking capson. Can’t wait to see where we go with this!
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Community Living Team Challenge in Support of the
Renfrew and Arnprior Food Banks
Kudos to all the staff members on our Renfrew Team and our Arnprior Team for their efforts andenthusiasm in stepping up to the challenge and collecting items for the Food Banks in both of our
communities. Your team spirit and your passionate, competitive nature are going to benefit both of theFood Banks for which they have expressed their sincere appreciation. Who will be champion of the Team
Challenge???!!! We will announce the winning team after December 5th but we do know that both theRenfrew and Arnprior communities are the real winners in this.
Thank you again for your generous spirit!
A Class Outing by Jesse Stroud
On Friday July 22, Annette Landreau and I went to the Champlain Trail Museum in Pembroke with CathyMoriarity. We saw a lumberjack and a pointer boat. The Barber Shop was my favouite part. There was achurch, an old school house and a black smith shop. We had a picnic lunch at Riverside Park. It was verysunny out.
I Have A New Job by Travis Tachynsky
I work at Subway in Renfrew stockingthe fridge and the chips, and I wipe thetables and the chairs. I workWednesday, Thursday and Fridayafternoons.
I love my job working with mygreat boss Sue.
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Spare Change from 485 Coumbes Lane by Rick McPhail
The guys are all settled into their new house and things couldn’t be better.There have been several birthday barbeques and a very nice Thanksgivingcelebration as well.
Disaster came one evening. While doing laundry the washingmachine all of a sudden stopped working. This machine was bought whenthe guys lived at 90 Opeongo. It was not very old so it was odd that itstopped working. Thought it was just an overloaded fuse… no…was it justunplugged…..no….was it on the wrong setting….noooo. It just refused to
work. A call was made; the repair man came but found not a broken machine but a fistful of coins in theback of the machine. I am talking about several fistfuls of change. There was of course pennies, nickels,dimes and quarters but there was also many loonies and toonies, worth almost $50 in those alone. The totalamount of change was almost $100!
It was decided to have a few take outs for supper or unexpected treats. Here is a photo of the happydudes enjoying the feast, see all the coins on the table?
This was just amazing that that much spare change was washed, went through and over that lengthof time without a problem. Well lesson learned to get the guys to always check their laundry beforethrowing it in the wash; they could get rich just in spare change alone!
Well that’s the exciting news from the guys at 485, who are now looking forward to Christmas!
Photo Contest by Alana Peer
This year our annual Victorian Tea hosted a Photo Contest. People were asked to submit photos whichdemonstrated people participating in everyday activities.
Winners were unveiled at the Victorian Tea on October 17, 2011.
1st place submitted by Miranda Hawkins, of Christie Girard playing the drums
2nd place submitted by Elizabeth McFarlane, of Pauline Deslaurier in the sit ski
3rd place submitted by Donna Friske-Williams, of Rebekka Zimmerling waiting for the Royal Wedding tobegin
Thank you to everyone who submitted and voted. All photos can be viewed at 326 Raglan StreetSouth (CAS) Renfrew.
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50th Birthday Party by Audrey VanderVelde
Eric Fevez, now residing at 2 Elgin St. Renfrew celebrated his 50th
birthday on November 7. Together with friends and family, he enjoyedthe fellowship and a meal at the Santa Fe Restaurant. He was thrilledthat Jessica Bilson from the radio station “myFM” made an appearancewith a gift also.
Eric is so thankful for great friends that he could celebrate thismilestone with. Congratulations Eric!
Saunders Farm by Audrey VanderVelde
Peter Tatlow and Eric Fevez had an awesome time at Saunders Farm withthe Bonnechere Manor Day Program. They enjoyed a bumpy wagon ridefinding their way through the maze and meeting new friends on the bus ridethrough the countryside. The cool wind couldn’t dampen the happy facesand great spirits of the companions at the spooky farm.
Community Access Supports (Day Program) in Arnprior hasmoved. We are now located at 106 McGonigal St. in theTowne Centre. Our new building has successfully addressedall the concerns we had at the previous location. We haveample parking, great green space and a well-designedaccessible floor space that is proving to benefit everyone.
Our next goal is to have the green space ‘transformed’into our very own Community Living Courtyard.
We would like to thank everyone who helped to makethis move possible. Feel free to drop in for a tour and sharein our excitement.
We Have Moved by Tina MacLaren
CAS Placement by Sandy Shean
We would like to welcome our DSW student Jennifer Wagner to the Community Access Support Programin Arnprior. Jennifer is with us for a seven week placement through Loyalist College. Jennifer is provingto be a welcome addition to our support team.
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On October 26, 2011 our sledgehockey players were very fortunateto have a special guest visit us!!!Paul Boese, a local internationalsledge hockey referee, visited us toshare his knowledge of the game ofsledge hockey. Paul has refereedboth at the World Sledge HockeyChampionships and at the 2010Paralympics in Vancouver!!!!
It was great to hear aboutPaul’s experiences with sledgehockey!!! Paul got us todemonstrate to each other the hitsand holds that are not allowed insledge hockey. This was veryimportant information to share withus as we have all advanced in ourlevel of play!!!!
Also very exciting for everyone was the chance to get to hold the ring that Paul got for being areferee at the Vancouver Paralympic Games!!! It was beautiful!!!!
We would like to take this opportunity again to Thank Paul for coming and taking the time to share
his expertise in this game that we have all come to love and enjoy!!!!
Touch of the Olympics by Liz McFarlane
On November 3, 2011 ChrisDregas officially retired from his16 year volunteer job placement atSt. Francis Xavier Church.
Over those years his manyresponsibilities included sweeping,mopping, raking, gathering therecycling and tidying up the booksin the pews.
Chris' time at the church hasbeen very much appreciated byeveryone at the church. Chrisreceived some very nice parting
gifts from the staff at the Churchon the occasion of hisretirement. They wished him avery happy retirement and lookforward to continuing to seeChris at mass on the weekends!!
Congratulations Chris onyour Retirement from theChurch and we look forward toseeing you at CAS!!!!
Chris Dregas' Retirement by Liz McFarlane
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COMMUNITY LIVINGRENFREW COUNTY SOUTH
Starry Night
CHRISTMAS DANCE
When: Friday, December 2, 2011
7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
(doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Where: RCAF Wing
164 Argyle St. S., Renfrew ON
Cost: $5.00 @ the door
Contact:
Renfrew - Ann Blimkie or Sandra James
Tel: 613-432-6763
Fax: 613-432-9465
E-mail: [email protected]
Arnprior - Sandy Shean
Tel: 613-623-4955
Entertainment by
D.J. WHEELZ
Spot dances, door prizes
Light luncheon served
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We Will Remember You!
Dwane VotourOn November 12, 2011, in his 46th year,our good friend Dwane passed awaypeacefully at Hospice Renfrew. Such ashort life left a great impression on us all.
Dwane created a lasting memoryof words and thoughts: Dwane the Pain,Dwano, Bonehead, Old Man, cords,turtlenecks, fishing. The Ice Shack,Castleford Fishing Derby, FiFi the Frenchmaid, his sense of humour, pranks, pridein his job….
When talking about his work you could hear in Dwane’s voice the pride and joy in what theindividuals brought to him! He was very proud of all their self accomplishments!!
Dwane, your ice shack legacy will live on. We will continue to ice fish this winter alwaysthinking of you.
You go our friend and finally catch “The Big One”, enjoy the fish fry with hot chocolate andBailey’s and butter shots!!
A Bientôt, my friend.
Well the morning of October 2nd did not start off so early thankgoodness!! This year I got to sleep till 6 a.m. not 5 a.m. Igot up early, got ready, called Nicole and said I was ready.
I did the Run for The Cure for the second time in a rowin memory of my mom. The only difference was my dad wasnot around to say “hey you can do it boo berry, mom would beproud of you.” My dad died a year ago.
The Run for The Cure was amazing, there were evenmore people this year than last year.
I got to do the run in a rental wheelchair; I love the seaton this chair. For the run I walked around a lot of places askingpeople to sponsor me and this year I collected $375.
The Run For The Cure by Amanda Curry
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Board of Directors
Dan Amyotte
Geoff Booth
Bob Bouchard
John Carkner
John Cooke
Jane Dowd
Cari Forteath
Janice Lee
Laurie Millar
Esther Roberts
Committee Members
Helen Deslaurier
MISSIONSTATEMENT
“working with others toimprove the quality of
life for people withdevelopmental
disabilities”
The Connections Newsletter is published three times per year. This newsletter is
available on our website at www.clrcs.com. If you would like to receive this
newsletter electronically rather than by mail please send your request by e-mail
If you require additional information about COMMUNITY LIVING RENFREW COUNTY
SOUTH please contact us at 613-432-6763 or 613-623-4955 or send an e-mail to
[email protected]. If you have any ideas or comments please direct them to
Sharleen Van Woezik at 613-432-6763 ext 102.
Congratulations to the winner of the Staff draw
Shona Wallace - Thanksgiving Draw
- winner of $50 in gift cards at No Frills
Management Team
Executive Director
Jennifer Creeden
Managers
Jeff Gates
Elaine Gilchrist
Tina MacLaren
Lucy McCordick-Boisvenue
Cyndi Wilson
Administrators
Ann Blimkie
Laura Pirie
Administrative Assistant
Sharleen Van Woezik
The Goal ofCommunity Living
Renfrew County South is:That all persons live in astate of dignity, share inall elements of living in
the community and havethe opportunity to
participate effectively.This goal envisions acommunity where all
people are welcomed andsupported without
discrimination.
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