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Thanks for helping us reach our goal! on Biteable. With 2019 right around the corner, we took a look back. And wow, are we grateful for all of the support! Thanks to amazing community support and engagement, we are excited to share we will be purchasing a new adaptive van in early 2019. With nearly $75,000 raised this past year,…
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Paul Turner being named Canadian Special Olympics Coach of the Year! Tonight, Paul is being honoured at the Special Olympics Canada 2018 National Awards Night. He has been named Male Coach of the Year. Catch the webcast here: https://www.specialolympics.ca/2018Awards Congratulations Paul! He has been a member of the Special Olympics family for 40 years, coaching floor hockey, softball and soccer. His…
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Thanks to the folks at PooranLaw, we can share greater clarity on what the reforms to social assistance are in Ontario, as announced by the PC government on November 22, 2018. Below is what was shared by PooranLaw. Ontario Government Announces Social Assistance Reforms On November 22, 2018, the PC government announced reforms to social assistance in Ontario. Following a…
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Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament in support of Community Living Guelph Wellington Join Community Living Guelph Wellington in this afternoon filled with fun and poker competition. All proceeds support CLGW. Saturday November 10th, 2018 Registration starts at 11:00am Tournament starts at 12:00pm Guelph Curling Club (816 Woolwich Street, Guelph, ON) Format: $40.00 per ticket. All ticket money paid out to top…
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Congratulations Paul on being named 2018 Ontario Special Olympics Coach of the Year Last week, Paul Turner was celebrated in Toronto, as Ontario’s Male Coach of the Year. Paul has been a major influence in Special Olympics floor hockey and softball over his many years, including 2009 and 2016 World Games appearances, where both teams won silver medals. His involvement…
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Over the past 12 years, we have been pleased to offer our Annual Poinsettia Sale. However, due to unforeseen circumstances this year, we are unable to hold the Poinsettia Fundraiser. We are tremendously grateful for all of the support we have received over the years, all of which has significantly enriched the lives of people supported by CLGW. We hope…
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Last Thursday, Habitat for Humanity Wellington Dufferin Guelph, the County of Wellington and Community Living Guelph Wellington welcomed local dignitaries and potential elects, as we shared about our housing partnership that will bring opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. Check out the photos from the announcement, here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1828219103914602&type=1&l=17dad9329b This partnership is built on a foundation that everyone deserves opportunity and community. Cityview Village, a 28-unit development,…
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PIN, The People and Information Network is please to offer ‘Retire with Confidence’, a four week FREE info series with guest speakers and community booths to help adults to retire with confidence. For more details and registration, please visit PINnetwork.ca. Registration will open in early October, with sessions running from November 15th to December 6th.
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Have questions about how Passport Funding? What do I do with my new approval package? What is a transfer payment agency? What can I spend my Passport dollars on? How does the invoicing work? What if I don’t want the funding? Who do I contact if I have questions? Check out our upcoming Passport Funding Information Events. Guelph – 8…
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Join us this Wednesday for the Big Squeeze! In support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph, Community Living Guelph Wellington is teaming up with a variety of community members to raise funds with lemonade. Stop by our 8 Royal Road parking lot for a pay-what-you-can cup of fresh and delicious lemonade. All proceeds go to BBBSG. We’ll be selling,…
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It’s back! The Minto Charity Golf Classic, presented by the Palmerston Lion’s Club, will be in partnership with CLGW’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament. On Wednesday September 12, 2018, hit the links at Pike Lake Golf & Country Club Resort. Enjoy a late summer’s day on the course, with 18 holes of golf, 4 person scramble, cart, lunch, dinner, special holes,…
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Helping Beautiful Brains Blossom – Support Group Dufferin Child and Family Services is looking to host one or two information sessions in September, in the hopes of starting a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Caregiver Support Group. Dates: Wednesday September 12, and/or Tuesday September 25 from 6:30pm-8:30pm each evening. Where: Dufferin Child and Family Services – 655 Riddell Road, Orangeville. To…