Newsletter – Fall 2013 - Community Living – Grimsby, Lincoln and

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Our Mission
To provide services that support people with an intellectual disability so
they may pursue individual goals and membership in the community.
Our New Location at 191 South Service Road Grimsby
Our new location at 191 South Service Road in Grimsby, reflects the needs of the growing communities of
West Niagara. Our facility will house our Employment Service Options, our Packaging Centre, our agency Well
Preserved Jams and Jellies business and our two community businesses Sears and Purolator, satellite offices
for several other non-profit agencies, our agency Administrative Offices, a Board Room and community
meeting rooms.
The building will be used by people supported within our agency and by the broader community who will be
accessing our services and the services of other not for profit agencies and community businesses, all housed
at this new location. We look forward to welcoming you to our official Opening Ceremony once we are settled.
Special thanks to these wonderful Brock students for
taking part in the Brock Cares Day of Service on
October 18, 2013. They volunteered their assistance
during our move to the new building and their
helping hands were greatly appreciated!
Community Living - Grimsby, Lincoln & West Lincoln
P.O. Box 220, Beamsville, ON L0R 1B0
www.cl-grimsbylincoln.ca
905 563 4115
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Inspiring Possibilities Campaign 2012—2015
We invite you to join Our Inspiring Possibilities Campaign as together, we
promote the rights, dignity and inclusion of people with diverse abilities. Your
generosity will be acknowledged in local papers, on our website, in our External
Newsletter and our Donor Wall in the front foyer of our new building.
Goal
$1,500,000.00
$1,250,000.00
We will be
honoured to
acknowledge
your support on
the Donor Wall
at our new
Employment
Services location
Donor Categories
Members
up to $500
Friends
$500 to $999
Benefactors
$1,000 to $4,999
Patrons
$5,000 to $10,999
Partners
$10,000 to $24,999
Founders
$25,000 to $49,999
Leaders
$50,000 to $99,999
Champions
$100,000 and over
$1,000,000.00
$750,000.00
$500,000.00
We sincerely thank the following supporters of
Inspiring Possibilities Campaign 2012—2015
$250,000.00
Members
●Rona Cashway Grimsby ●Ridgeview Garden Centre
Friends
●John and Heather DeVries
$125,000.00
Benefactors
●Anneke Blom ●Art & Val Fleming Fund-Niagara Community Foundation
●Barbara Mihowich ●In Memory of Fran Sebastion ●Maple Leaf Nurseries
●Patricia and Thomas Barnes ●Young Sod Farm
$75,000.00
Patrons
●Niagara Outdoors Landscaping
Partners
●Estate of Carell Jean Egerter
Champions
●Ontario Trillium Foundation
●Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Service
Donations can be made by cheque designated to the Inspiring Possibilities Campaign 2012—2015
Community Living – Grimsby Lincoln and West Lincoln (CL-GLWL), P.O. Box 220, Beamsville ON L0R 1B0
or by online donation at www.cl-grimsbylincoln.ca
Donors will receive a charitable tax receipt for the full amount of their donation
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Walking For Inclusion 2013 Raises $26,569.78
On May 4, 2013, our annual walk/bike-a-thon event,
which has been running for over 45 years, was
introduced under an exciting new name….Walking for
Inclusion. We extend sincere gratitude to our
community for supporting us throughout this
transition and we thank our participants, the
community members who sponsored them, the local
businesses who donated refreshments, our corporate
sponsors and the many volunteers who gave their
time.
We also extend sincere thanks to Principal, Mrs. Bonnie
Desjardin, to teacher Sue Kort, to the staff, and to the
students and families of John Knox Christian School for
their generosity and dedicated support of our annual
event. For the past 32 years, John Knox Christian School
has held the distinction of being the school that has
raised the most money for our walk/bike-a-thon and it
is our honour to congratulate this school once again for
raising the most money for our first Walking for
Inclusion - 2013.
We thank the following Corporate Sponsors of this event
Action Print Inc.
Art's Carpet
Beamsville Pharmacy
Dental Care Dr. C. Daly & Dr. K. Woods
Dr. Joe and Associates
Dr. J. S. Peaker
Dr. Timothy Hennig
Earl Paddock Transportation Inc.
Grimsby, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep
Hendriks Greenhouses
John Deere Canada ULC
Konkle Plumbing & Heating Inc.
McIntyre Electric Ltd.
Mitchell's Medical Supply Inc.
Niagara Piston Inc.
NRB Inc.
Rexall Lewis & Krall
Smithville Dental-Dr. Gureckas & Dr. Chow
Stevenson & Hunt Insurance
Stonehouse - Whitcomb Funeral Home
Tallman Funeral Home Limited
Walker Industries Holding Limited
Westbrook Floral Ltd.
We thank the following Businesses who donated to this event
All In One Cleaning Supplies and
Paper Products
Dean’s No Frills - Beamsville
Fleming Chicks
Food Basics - Grimsby
Giant Tiger-Grimsby
John’s Foodland - Vineland
Kinnettes of Grimsby
McDonalds - Grimsby
Real Canadian Superstore - Grimsby
Royal Canadian Legion-#612 Beamsville
Sobeys - Beamsville
Sobeys - Grimsby
Tim Hortons—Beamsville
Tim Hortons - Grimsby
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5th Annual James Bradley Anderson Memorial Golf Tournament
August 10,2013
Bradley Anderson
On behalf of the Anderson Family, we would like to thank
our family and friends for all their support and participation
in the tournament.
The Anderson Family Members
It was an amazing day filled with fun, good friends and good
food. It was a great way to celebrate Bradley’s life, and raise
funds for Community Living in memory of Brad. We are
pleased to share with you the tournament raised $7865.00
for Community Living.
We are overwhelmed and grateful for everyone’s support
and hope to see you next year. So mark your calendars for
August 9, 2014 and we hope you support and come out
again to pay tribute to our very special young man Bradley.
Sincere Thanks,
The Anderson Family
The Andersons- Larry, Sandra, Bert, Fran and Jim
On behalf of Community Living – Grimsby, Lincoln and West
Lincoln and the people we have the honour of assisting, we
thank the Anderson family for their continued support of our
agency and the work we do, and for their generous donation
of $7865.000.
A beautiful day for the 5th annual tournament
To date, the Anderson Family has donated a total of
$29,914.00 raised by the James Bradley Anderson Memorial
Golf Tournaments from 2009—2013. Their generous
donation, in memory of Bradley goes toward supporting the
Recreation and Leisure programs provided by Community
Living Grimsby Lincoln and West Lincoln.
We also extend a sincere thank you to Ayla, Mave, Ayden
and Kelton who raised and generously donated $620.00
from their Kandy Kabob sales and Lemonade Stand sales
this year, for a total donation of $1004.25 from 2011—2013.
A special thank you to Ayla, Kelton, Ayden, Mave,
Bethany, Sophie, Myleigh, Zoey(front) who raised $620
in memory of Bradley .
Sarina Labonte
Executive Director
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All Voices United - Self - Advocacy Group
The All Voices United - Self - Advocacy Group of Community Living-Grimsby, Lincoln & West Lincoln
welcomes new members. The focus of this self-directed group is to:
DISCUSS- Important issues that impact Community Living Participants
ADVOCATE- through the Board of Directors and provincially
PROVIDE- education on a variety of topics for people receiving services from Community Living
ATTEND- monthly meetings and self - advocacy conferences
Starting September 18, 2013, this group will reconvene, meeting every 3rd Wednesday from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at
the Livingston Resource Centre, 41 Livingston Avenue in Grimsby. For information on how you can join this
exciting group, contact Cori VanDerScheer- Advisor 905 563 4115 ext. #124
I have the right to the
support I need and to
learn about the
person that will be
supporting me.
I have the right
to have a voice
and be heard.
I have the right to
be healthy and to
learn about ways I
can keep healthy.
I have the right
to feel safe
at all times .
I have the right to attend
school or go to classes that
interest me.
I have the right to the extra
five minutes I need to think.
I have the right to
have time to
myself and privacy
when I need it.
I have the right
to be
acknowledged
as a friend or
partner.
I have the
right to be
treated like
everyone
else.
I have the right to fill
my days with
meaningful activities.
I have the
right to work,
training and
seeking out
employment.
I have the right to be
included in activities
in the community.
I have the right to ask questions about my
rights and to grow as a self advocate.
Adult Residential Services
Residential Services invites you to join with us as we offer our congratulations and support to the many
individuals who have experienced a change in their living situation over the past four months. A number of
individuals have moved to their new home and have settled in.
Our best wishes are extended to Jordan W, Bob W, Karen P, Mario A, Bev Z and Maria Louisa T, as they settle
into their new homes.
We also extend a sincere THANK YOU to the Teams and the various staff for assisting with these transitions.
Thank you for your patience, perseverance, caring and support of the individuals in Adult Residential Services.
You and your support are much appreciated.
Submitted by Ray Barfoot– Residential Director
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Natural Abilities “The Best Kept Secret in Town”
5th Annual Midway BBQ
Angela
& Caitlin
display new
Soyrenity
products now
available
at
Natural Abilities.
197 Griffin St.
Smithville, ON
905 957 4825
News and Product Updates
Natural Abilities is pleased to announce the addition of
Tammi Wilson as a Support Staff on Thursdays and Fridays.
This allows the store to be open on Fridays from 8:30 to
3:30. Tammi will be assisted by a group of ladies in
developing and hand crafting a line of natural soy candle
products.
Our hand-crafted soy candles are clean burning with no
added dyes. They are 100% biodegradable and water
soluble. Because soy candles burn at a lower temperature,
the melted wax can be used to moisturize and heal dry
chapped skin. The ‘Natural Soyrenity’ product line will have
2 sizes available. A large 16 oz jar for $15.00 and a smaller 4
oz jar for $6.00. At this time our scents include: Maple
Pecan, Green Apple, Orange Ginger, Midnight Jasmine, and
Green Tea & Cucumber. As our product line grows we hope
to add more scents and natural soy products.
When you come in and see us at Natural Abilities you will be greeted by exceptional
displays of our unique creations. Our one of a kind gifts are sure to catch your eye!
We are happy to help you find gifts for an individual or a large group at great value.
Natural Abilities offers a wide variety of unique wedding favours, bridal and baby shower favours and party
favours for all special occasions. Orders both big and small are welcomed.
Natural Abilities, 197 Griffin St., Smithville, ON L0R 2A0, 905 957 4825
Did You Know?
We are on Facebook! Check us out at: www.facebook.com/NaturalAbilities
Safari Niagara’s Boo at the Zoo
Sincere thanks to Peggy
Zavitz, Kelly Zavitz,
Jane Lovell, Lauralie
Parrish, Leah
McPherson and Haley
Grieve for volunteering
to raise awareness of our
agency and the work we
do at the 1st Annual
Boo at the Zoo event
on Oct. 12, 2013.
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Congratulations Katie and Chris
Katie Groothedde & Chris Sharpe proudly
display the certificates they earned after
participating in a course facilitated by the
Employment Help Centre of Beamsville.
The Safe Food Handling program they
participated in provided information on
the general principles of food safety,
including Public Health legislation,
hazards, food-borne illnesses, healthy
eating, personal hygiene and sanitation.
Their certificate was issued upon the
successful completion of this program.
Congratulations Katie and Chris on your success!
Submitted by Veronica Greenlees and Cheryl Barnsley – Family Services Coordinators
Congratulations Clem, Jody and Heather
Riding Gives Me Strength and Balance
The horse show I was in was a milestone for me.
Thank you for helping me live my dream. A huge
thank you to Belle for teaching me how to be safe
and have fun...Who loves ya baby ….. I DO!
Submitted by Heather Allen
What it is Like For Horseback Riding & In A Show
My name is Jodi. I have a really great time at
horseback riding. My horse is Cocoa. She is a great
Quarter Horse. I really love her. I rode her at BNR
Riding Stables every Saturday. I did a Horseback
Riding Show and got 1st, 2nd & 3rd place ribbons
in the Horse Show this year and boy, I really felt
great on Cocoa!...Thanks!!
Submitted by Jodie Nicholls
What Riding Means To Me
I am known as the Lone
Ranger
I hope there is no danger
My name is Clem
Part of the 4 Horsemen
My horse I ride is Romeo
To feed him costs a lot of dough
I say Yee Haw
For Brenda, Rob & Samantha
When Brenda, Rob, Jess teach a class
there is a hush
For the horse you use a different brush
Have you heard
I can make a horse go backward
I have been very fortunate to provide support to 3 amazing and In the horse show I got some Ribbin’
wonderful people, Heather, Jodie and Clem. They share a love for horses I ain’t fibbin’
and roughly two years ago began taking riding lessons. Though nervous
and unsure in the beginning they were determined to improve and one Way to Go!
day even compete in a horse show. Well that day happened this June
and what a day it was! All 3 of them won ribbons in their classes which
Submitted by Clem Bezemer
they proudly display in their apartments. Congrats you guys...you are
amazing and we are so proud of you!
Happy trails today and always…...Submitted by Leah Maragoudakis
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Recreation and Leisure
Our Recreation and Leisure options reflect the personal interests and goals of our participants and are tailored
to build exciting partnerships within our community that focus on building opportunities for inclusion. For
more information on our Recreation and Leisure options, please contact
Cori VanDerScheer 905 563 4115 ext 124 cvanderscheer@cl-rimsbylincoln.ca
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5th Annual Midway Farms BBQ
We extend sincere gratitude to
the Cole Family for hosting
their 5th Annual Midway
Farms BBQ to raise funds for
Community
Living-Grimsby,
Lincoln and West Lincoln. Their
generous donation of $437.75
will be directed towards Cori VanDerScheer & Cathy
transportation costs for our
Ruber set up the 2013
Recreation & Leisure activities.
Midway Farms BBQ.
Maria, Helen, Melissa, Tim, Andy, Joel, Andrew, Alex, (back row)
Tammy, Maria (front) of the Livingston Resource Centre Garden
Club, extend sincere gratitude to Midway Farms for their
generous donation of plants for their vegetable garden.
Person Centered Planning
Person Centered Planning and Thinking continues to be a driving force within our agency. Our
journey to date has proved to be a benefit to many of the people that we assist, along with
their family and friends. A Person Centered meeting is about coming together to plan WITH a
person. It is about listening to and learning about someone so that we may support them
through fulfilling their hopes and dreams. This means many different things for people. It may
be a desire to learn how to budget their own money, to save for trips, to ride a bike, take a
train to the city, to redecorate their space, to try something new, seek employment, be a
volunteer, join a group or even to move into their own apartments.
Person Centered Planning also looks at the day to day practices, learning more about the
supports that we give and how they can be improved upon, what we can do to learn more Erin Burmudzija
about the person so that we may enhance our services and supports. Sharing our ideas and Person Centered
experiences is a vital component to this planning process.
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Person Centered Thinking also focuses on Community Inclusion. What kind of presence does
someone have within their community? What can we as staff do to build on this; networking and building
relationships in our day to day routines whenever possible; joining groups, churches and being a volunteer are just
a few ideas to start.
Person Centered Planning is a joint effort, and as we continue to move forward, I encourage you to accept any
invitation to play a key role in empowering, motivating and being a part of helping someone fulfill their dreams.
Submitted by Erin Burmudzija
Thanking Members of Our Community
Joanne Johnston
Alderman
Town of Grimsby
On behalf of Community Living—Grimsby, Lincoln and West Lincoln, thank you Joanne
Johnston, for your support of our line of Well Preserved Jams and Jellies. Your initiative in
encouraging local businesses to sell our products in their retail locations and your ongoing
commitment to promoting our products to the members of our local community, are truly
appreciated. Each sale of Well Preserved product assists to provide meaningful
employment and employment income for people in our community who are living with a
diverse ability. Thank you Joanne for your support in promoting the rights, dignity and
inclusion of persons within our community.
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Wow ….What a Great Summer !!!
I have had the pleasure of working with
Fiona for 4 summers and have enjoyed
every minute of it. I have seen the
effect camp has on Fiona’s well being
and it’s amazing. We had a great time
at the Town of Lincoln camp, going on
trips to Bissels, Charles Daly Park and
Zooz! We watched the kids play, went
for walks and swam! I have had such a
fun 4 years with Community Living and
am so thankful for the experience.
Submitted by Avery Thomas
Wayne Stabler
shares a ride on
the slide with
Camp Support
Worker Katelynn
Little while at
the Town of
Grimsby camp.
Another great summer at camp! It
is a joy to make summer exciting
and fun for the teens!
Submitted by Alannah Lymburner
Camp Support Worker
Providing Meaningful Employment and Income
We are proud of all our business enterprises, our storefront at 183 South Service Road , our Well Preserved line of
products, our Natural Abilities store, our packaging business and our partnerships with Sears and Purolator, all of
which provide meaningful employment and employment income to people with a diverse ability. Your support of
these initiatives assists in promoting the rights, dignity and inclusion of persons with a diverse ability and contributes
to building a community that celebrates the contributions of all members.
Stop in at 183 South Service Road in Grimsby to see our new line of products
scheduled to be on the shelves for October 1st, 2013!
Bone Appétit
Our “Bone Appétit” pet treats are perfect for your pet and are homemade from all natural
ingredients. Also new are our handmade pet products and fashions ... a must for your
favourite fashion - conscious pet.
Our assortment of new handmade “Community Living—Grimsby Lincoln and West Lincoln Ornaments”
are a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season!
And of course, our Well Preserved products are the perfect gift for anytime and continue to
be one of our top sellers throughout the holiday season!
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Creating Partnerships and Building Capacity
Aure Wines is now selling Well Preserved Jams and Jellies!
Aure Wines has requested a selection of Well Preserved products to be sold in their winery. They are currently
on display at the winery. We will also be assisting them with gift packaging of our jams, including their wines
and some of their wine accessories and chocolates. They are preparing for the Christmas Season, anticipating
the crowds at the Winery and will start displaying these gift baskets in early September!
Community Living Presents “Lunch at the Silo Bistro” located at Aure wines.
Working in partnership, Aure Wines and Employment Services are creating a 2 day training course to teach
food preparation and service. A group of 6-8 interested participants from our safe food handling course will be
given the opportunity to take part in this. “Silo Bistro” luncheon is set to take place in March, 2014. On the
first day, the participants will receive training in food preparation in the morning and the afternoon will consist
of setting tables and serving skills. The following day they will put this training to use and serve a group, of up
to 30 people, from the community. Tickets for this event will be $20.00. Aure Wines are only asking for their
food cost back and the rest they would like to donate to Community Living. Participants will receive a
certificate from Aure Wines when they have completed this training. Anyone interested in tickets can call
Employment Services at 905-945-3729. Service is limited to 30 people due to the regulations at the winery.
Tickets will be sold on a first come - first served basis.
Safe Food Handling Course
Lauren Belcastro is now certified to teach Safe Food Handling to our participants. She will be taking the current
safe food handling class to Aure Wines for their last class to utilize the commercial kitchen for teaching
purposes. The chef has offered his kitchen and will set up some hazards in the kitchen for the participants to
find and document, as well as how they should change or avoid these hazards.
Cleaning Crew at Aure Wines
Aure Wines is very interested in bringing in a cleaning crew from our agency on Mondays to clean the winery.
We are currently in the process of making this happen as they would like a crew to start as soon as possible.
This will create even more employment opportunities for the people we support.
We would like to thank Aure Wines for their continued support. We have had an Employment Supports
participant employed at the winery for 6 years. Aure Wines is dedicated to partnering with us for many
projects to enhance our programs offered at Community Living.
Community Living T-Shirts For Sale
Deb Bray
HR Coordinator
models
one of our
beautiful
Community
Living T-shirts.
Support Community Living –Grimsby, Lincoln and West Lincoln
Youth S,M, L and Adult S, M, L, XL, XXL. - Yellow, Blue & Black -$10 each
Sizes and Colours are Limited
Contact Deb Grieve-at 191 South Service Road , Grimsby
905 563 4115 ext 204 or dgrieveknight@cl-grimsbylincoln.ca
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Introducing
Community Living- Grimsby, Lincoln & West Lincoln Foundation
Many of those we assist and their families have expressed
uncertainty over the stability of future funding to support
people with diverse abilities. Our agency, the people we
assist and their families have come too far to be complacent
and are committed to establishing a firm financial
foundation to ensure the rights, dignity and inclusion of
people with diverse abilities. Community Living – Grimsby,
Lincoln and West Lincoln Foundation was established in
early 2013 in response to this shared commitment.
We are providing information on opportunities that you and
your family can assist Community Living – Grimsby, Lincoln and West Lincoln Foundation to plan for the future
of people with diverse abilities. Bequests and other planned gifts, such as life insurance policies or gift
annuities, have become an increasingly popular source to ensure long range financial stability. The size of the
gift is not a factor and the amount should be determined by your own charitable objectives, after making sure
that you have provided for your family and loved ones.
Bequests have been an important source of support and many have found that a bequest is a relatively easy
way to make a significant investment in the future of our mission as a service provider for people with diverse
abilities. There are several ways that you can make a bequest or gift through your will. The provision you
choose will depend upon your circumstances, what type of property you wish to bequeath, and your other
obligations. The kinds of bequests you can make are:
Specific Bequest: This is where you bequeath a specific sum of cash or other property for a program you name
or for Community Living – Grimsby, Lincoln and West Lincoln Foundation to use where most needed.
Residuary Bequest: In this case you bequeath a specified percentage or all of the assets remaining in your
estate after other expenses and bequests have been paid.
Contingent Bequest: In this case you direct that a specific amount or a percentage of your estate be paid only if
your other beneficiary(ies) do not survive you.
Charitable Gift Annuity: The Charitable Gift Annuity remains one of the most solid, reputable, and convenient
ways to make a life income gift to an organization that you believe in and wish to support. Annuity payments
are part of a contract and remain fixed through the course of your life. Charitable Gift Annuities operate on the
same principal—an individual contracts with an organization to receive a fixed sum of money for their lifetime
in return for a one-time investment. One benefit you enjoy with a Charitable Gift Annuity is that the initial
investment qualifies as a "gift" enabling you to enjoy an income tax deduction on the investment.
Gifts of stock, insurance, IRAs, and other financial vehicles, in addition to tangible property : These are also
welcome gifts that can be bequeathed to Community Living – Grimsby, Lincoln and West Lincoln Foundation.
For each of the options provided, a consultation with your estate planner and lawyer will help you to establish
the option that best benefits you and your loved ones.
Thank you for your commitment and passion to ensuring the rights, dignity and inclusion of people with diverse
abilities. We look forward to your continued support. Should any of these opportunities support your vision for
protecting the future of people with diverse abilities, we would be honoured to assist.
Sarina Labonté
905 563 4115 ext 211 slabonte@cl-grimsbylincoln.ca
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From the President
Executive
Director’s
Desks ……..
From and
The Desk
of Sarina
and Elizabeth
Welcome to our Fall edition of our 2013 newsletter. Our agency has been actively planning
and renovating our new building and centre located at 191 South Service Road in Grimsby
over the past 10 plus months. As well, a number of changes have taken place throughout
our agency towards meeting the needs of individuals in service.
Our new membership year commenced June 1st, 2013. Please consider supporting our
organization by becoming a member.
We continue to accept new and renewed
memberships at anytime throughout the year. Our membership application forms are
available on our website by visiting www.cl-grimsbylincoln.ca . Click on the “about us” page
and go to membership. Alternatively, we would be pleased to mail you a membership form
by calling our office at (905) 563-4115.
Our capital campaign continues for our new employment and day services and
administrative offices centre at 191 South Service Road in Grimsby. We plan to expand our
day services, employment supports, and social entrepreneurial initiatives at this new centre.
We continue to apply for various grants and secure donations for the renovations to this
new centre. To date, we have received private donations, donations in kind and grants in
excess of $300,000. Renovations will be complete by mid-October with a move in date of
October 18, 2013. Our phone number, fax number and mailing address will remain the
same. Donations in kind for landscaping and plants have been received for the entire
landscaping of this property thanks to Young Sod Farms, Maple Leaf Nurseries, Niagara
Outdoors, Rona Cashway Grimsby and Ridgeview Garden Centre. We still need your
financial support for this project. Please consider a one-time donation, bequest, or planned
annual giving towards this worthwhile capital campaign.
Sarina Labonté
Executive Director
An Open House to celebrate this new centre will take place sometime in the early winter.
More information will follow.
A new Board of Directors for the 2013 - 2014 was elected at our 48th Annual General
Meeting held on June 10 2013. The following is a slate of Officers & Directors for the
upcoming year:
Elizabeth Furness
Anneke Blom – Past President
Elizabeth Furness – President
President of the Board
Christine Hahn – Vice-President
Karen Unger – Treasurer
of Directors
Ian Smith - Secretary
Directors:
Patricia Chadwick
Fred Cipryk
Wayne Fertich
Zeau Ismail
Dave McNaughton (Member @ Large) Judy Meldrum
Chris Smith
Rev. David Tigchelaar
We wish to thank Maria Lucarelli for her 4 years of service on the Board and her significant contributions and legal
advice. We extend a warm welcome to the recently elected Director, Wayne Fertich, to the Board of Directors. Thank
you to those who attended our annual general meeting held in June 2013.
Thank you for your continued support of our organization and the important work that we do in West Niagara.
Elizabeth Furness (President) & Sarina Labonté (Executive Director)
FLU CLINIC
Community Living – Grimsby, Lincoln, West Lincoln extends a sincere thank you to Nita and Sam Patel, owners of
Beamsville Pharmacy for hosting our 2013 Flu Clinic. It is open to Staff, their family and Individuals with signed consents.
November 12, 2013
November 13, 2013
Time …. 9:00 am—12 noon Location.…C.D. Hopkins Centre 4330 Lincoln Ave., Beamsville
Time….1:00—4:00pm
Location….Administration Building, 191 South Service Rd., Grimsby
It is necessary to call Gina at the office (905 563 4115 X200) to confirm the number in your group and the location of
choice. A valid Health Card must be brought to your appointment to receive your flu shot.
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P A G E
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In Memory
Agnes (Aggie) Gretzinger
Aggie enjoying
her vacation
in Cuba - 2007
Aug. 19, 1933 - May 5th, 2013
Aggie first joined our agency in 1978, where she participated in our Employment
Services options. Later, Aggie resided in our residential homes (Cherry & Victoria)
from 1987 - 1996. In 1996, Aggie joined our Homeshare program and went to
live in the fun filled home of Karen Dupee and Joanne Sutherland. While living
with Karen and Joanne, Aggie took trips to the Caribbean, spent entire summers at
the cottage, went camping, boating and tubing. Everything that went with
summer….Aggie enjoyed. Aggie loved Lite-Brite art, bingo and puzzles. She also
loved her daily routine and loved ensuring that her belongings were exactly as she
left them the day before. Aggie was sentimental and kept things she valued, such
as cards and mementos that were important to her. Aggie was determined in life.
She did not give up on anything and most days she accomplished everything she
set out to do each day and in her life.
Aggie battled cancer twice and a broken hip, both of which required surgeries, and
she hardly missed a beat. On Aggie’s final day, she was exactly where she wanted
to be, with the people she wanted to be with.
Submitted by Tracey Rohrer Homeshare Coordinator
Thomas Kenneth (Ken) Lee Oct. 13, 1933 - Dec. 10, 2012
Ken came to our agency on November 15, 1983. During his early years with our
agency, Ken lived in our Residential Homes, (Nelles, Wade and Cherry) and
participated in our Employment Services options. On April 1996 Ken went to live
in the warm and loving home of Janet and Carmen Sgambato under our agency
Homeshare program. In August 2012, declining health led to Ken’s move to the
Chateau Gardens seniors residence.
Ken will be fondly remembered for his lively piano renditions of his favourite
songs, for his soft spoken demeanor and for his ever-ready, heart-warming smile.
Submitted by Tracey Rohrer Homeshare Coordinator
Ken at his piano
Seeking HomeShare Providers
Home Share is a residential arrangement that offers families or individuals in the community the opportunity to
share their home with an adult who has a developmental disability and also enables adults with developmental
disabilities to choose an environment that addresses their specific needs and desires. Each home sharing
arrangement varies depending on the unique needs and lifestyle preferences of the individual and the living
options available from the HomeShare provider. We are committed to finding the best match possible.
If you are interested in becoming a HomeShare provider or would like to learn more about this opportunity,
please contact Tracey Rohrer 905 563 4115 ext 123 trohrer@cl-grimsbylincoln.ca
P A G E
Tribute to Fran Sebastian
In the spring of this year, our Community Living family lost a wonderful friend
and supporter with the passing of Fran Sebastian. Fran had a zest for life and
used her energy to live a life of caring over her years in the Grimsby area.
Through her position as a Registered Nurse for 30 years, Fran nursed and
comforted many patients during her employment at West Lincoln Memorial
Hospital.
Her former patients will attest to Fran’s expertise and
thoughtfulness when giving care.
After marrying Art and starting their family, they built strong ties to their
Church and family. Karen, Theresa, Leanne and Christian became the centre
of their lives. Fran continued her nursing career at night so she could be
available for her children in the daytime. In the later years, this continued
with the grandchildren. When Theresa was diagnosed with special needs,
Fran turned to Community Living for support. That began the life-long
partnership with our Association that benefited the Sebastians and our
Association, as well.
Fran was the best advocate that Theresa could ever have had. Theresa had very specialized needs and Fran made
use of her nursing knowledge and tenacity to ensure that Theresa’s care at home was exceptional. Despite her
complicated needs, Theresa was included in her family’s daily life, and on vacations away. Before the word
“inclusion” became a desired outcome, Art and Fran had successfully made it their goal.
In the early 90’s, Fran and Art entrusted Community Living’s Residential Services with Theresa’s care, enabling
Theresa to make new friends and enjoy her new “home”. Fran continued to work closely with the staff and
remained very involved in Theresa’s medical care. Her down-to-earth problem-solving skills and insight were
appreciated by all in the home and she became a second mom to Theresa’s housemates. Fran attended
Wednesday bowling with Theresa and helped her “lane”, making certain that everyone had their turns and had fun.
After bowling, Theresa always had dinner with family being certain to have her favourite Italian pasta leftovers to
take home. Sunday dinner at Fran and Art’s home often included guests and Theresa would excitedly ask who she
would see at dinner that week. Fran loved sharing their home and good Italian cooking. She was also known for her
baked pies.
Fran was an avid gardener. She grew her own tomatoes and herbs to use in her homemade sauces and salsa. Fran
and Art’s home was always inviting and their large porch was decorated for the changing seasons and Christmas.
Fran cared about the entire Community Living local Association. She served as a valued member on the Board of
Directors for many years. Fran was an important part of Community Living since the grassroots era. She said that
serving on the Board was a good way to give-back and thank Community Living for their help over the years.
Fran was a special woman, always giving of herself to others. Everyone who met Fran was fortunate to have known
her. She is remembered and we miss her.
Submitted by Barb Mihowich Past President of the Board of Directors
Best Wishes to Paul Clark
For A Wonderful Retirement
June 28, 2013 marked Paul Clark’s last day of work with Community LivingGrimsby, Lincoln and West Lincoln after 38 years of employment.
Paul held many roles throughout his career in Employment Services. He was kind,
compassionate and dedicated, and made many friendships along the way.
On behalf of everyone at Community Living Grimsby, Lincoln and West Lincoln, we
extend to Paul, our sincere wishes for a long and fulfilling retirement.
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Thanking Our Supporters
We sincerely thank Niagara Community Foundation – Sun Media Niagara Publishing
Group Children’s Summer Camp and Recreation Fund for their generous financial
support of our Children’s Summer Camp.
We sincerely thank Canada Summer Jobs 2013 for their generous funding of three
summer employment positions -Teen Camp Support Worker, Town Camp
Support Worker and Day Program Support Worker.
We sincerely thank Summer Experience Program 2013, Ontario Ministry of
Citizenship and Immigration, Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport for
their generous funding of a Community Partnership Assistant summer employment
position.
We sincerely thank the 2013 Loblaw After School Grant program and Dean
Cruickshanks of Dean’s No Frills in Beamsville for their generous funding of our
After School Program 2013—2014.
Dean’s
We sincerely thank United Way of St. Catharines-Day of Caring and the employees
of Andrew Peller Ltd. for the volunteer hours they generously contributed to
beautify the exterior grounds of our C. D. Hopkins Centre and to paint the
Regional Children's Respite area.
We sincerely thank United Way of St. Catharines & District for their generous
funding of the following three programs from July 2014 to June 2017. •Recreation
& Life Skills Development •Transitional Aged Youth-Preparing for the
Future •Physical & Mental Empowerment & Abuse Prevention Training.
Kinsmen Club
of Grimsby
We sincerely thank the Kinsmen Club of Grimsby for their generous donation to
our 2013 - Medical Bed Fund.
Royal Canadian
Legion
of Beamsville
We sincerely thank the Royal Canadian Legion of Beamsville for their generous
donation of tickets to the Ultimate Rodeo Tour 2013 and for their generous
donation to our 2013 - Medical Bed Fund.
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We sincerely thank the employees of Parker Hannifin Canada for the volunteer
hours they generously donated to beautify the interior and exterior of our new
Employment Services location in Grimsby.
We sincerely thank the employees of Meester Insurance Centre of Smithville for
their generous donation of proceeds from their Community BBQ and for the warm
blankets for our Children’s Regional Respite program.
We sincerely thank the Canadian Tire Financial Services Community Support for
their generous donation towards our program supports.
Royal Canadian
Legion
of Grimsby
We sincerely thank the Royal Canadian Legion of Grimsby for their generous
donation to our After School Program.