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January - December 2010

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January

Community Living Day with the Toronto Marlies

SUNDAY, JANUARY 24
7:00 P.M.
Toronto Marlies vs. Hamilton Bulldogs
Exhibition Place (Ricoh Coliseum) @ 200 Princes' Blvd, Toronto

Come watch the Marlies take on their rival bulldogs; come early and get a free bobblehead! Invite your friends and family to this great hockey event!

  • Center ice seats: $20 (includes a $5 donation)
  • End zone or accessible seats: $17 (includes a $2 donation)

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February

Valentine's Dance
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13
7:00-10:30 P.M.
101 Edward Ave, Richmond Hill
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March

Community Living York South
March Break Camp
MONDAY, MARCH 15 - FRIDAY, MARCH 19
9:30-3:30 P.M. DAILY
Ages 16-21
Locations in Markham, Richmond Hill, and Vaughan

To register:
In Markham: Anita, 905-884-9110, voicemail 267
In Richmond Hill: Cheri, 905-884-9110, voicemail 640
In Vaughan: Ritu, 905-884-9110, voicemail 523

social & life skills | trips | music | art | sports | games | and more!

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Community Living York South
General Meeting
TUESDAY, MARCH 16
7:00-9:00 P.M.
101 Edward Ave, Richmond Hill

Please join us for our 56th General Meeting!

Guest speaker: Brendon Pooran, LLB
Topic: Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)

Plan now for the financial future of your son/daughter or family member who has an intellectual disability.

Our guest speaker will provide you with the knowledge, how to get started and will be available to answer your questions.

[»] CLICK HERE FOR INFO FLYER (PDF 138K)



St. Patrick's Day Dance for Special Olympics
SATURDAY, MARCH 12
7:00-10:30 P.M.
101 Edward Ave, Richmond Hill
[»] CLICK HERE FOR INFO FLYER (PDF 50 KB)



April

Spring Dance
SATURDAY, APRIL 17
7:00-10:30 P.M.
101 Edward Ave, Richmond Hill
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May

Community Living Day with the Blue Jays

SUNDAY, MAY 2
1:00 P.M.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Oakland Athletics
Rogers Centre @ 1 Blue Jays Way, Toronto

Join thousands of Community Living members and supporters at the Rogers Centre for our annual "Community Living Day with the Blue Jays".

For every ticket sold the Blue Jays will contribute $2 to Community Living.
Wheelchair space is limited so please call as soon as possible for best seats.

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June



September

Blue Jays Dance
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
7:00-10:30 P.M.
101 Edward Ave, Richmond Hill
[»] CLICK HERE FOR INFO FLYER (PDF 50 KB)



October

Halloween Dance
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30
7:00-10:30 P.M.
101 Edward Ave, Richmond Hill
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November



December

Christmas Dance
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11
7:00-10:30 P.M.
101 Edward Ave, Richmond Hill
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News



Newletters

Update Newsletter Current Issue:
Winter Review 2009/2010 (click to open full-screen) Community Living York South Newsletters

Passport Initiative: New Funding for Community Participation Supports

The Passport program is a new Ministry of Community & Social Services initiative that assists individuals with an intellectual disability who have left school or have been waiting for service and are in need of community participation supports.

Through this program individuals and/or families have the option of receiving funding directly allocated to them to purchase community participation supports services or access services through community agencies. For example, fee for service programs.

The deadline for this year's Passport program applications is April 15, 2008.

For more information:

If you require assistance with completing your application or are in need of further information about the program, please contact one of your local Community Support Coordinators.

Local Hero - Difficult Life

On March 6, 2006, the fifth estate presented a film on Elwood Battist, who lived at Rideau Regional Hospital School from 1955 - 1990. Elwood is now an integral part of the Smith Falls community where he lives. See the fifth estate web site for more background and the complete film.

Community Living Ontario Welcomes Court Decision

Community Living Ontario welcomes the court decision issued today (Thursday January 26, 2006) that allows the Ministry of Community and Social Services to proceed with closing institutions by 2009 as planned.

"We're pleased that the decision to close these institutions has been upheld. Our society is moving on from segregated care to a model of natural, inclusive supports that considers and respects the individual as a citizen of the community," said Keith Powell, executive director of Community Living Ontario.

Community Living York South applauds the decision and looks forward to welcoming individuals moving back into the southern area of York Region.

Read the media release (pdf).

Basketball Hero

A 3-minute video about how the student manager of a high school basketball team who is autistic became the game hero.
 
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