August 2017

CANADIAN FLAGS - CANADA’S 150

Connections

SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST

• Check page 2 for Important Dates to Remember

• Read about all the amazing summer trips and adventures throughout the newsletter!

The project of making Canadian flags started out small

and blossomed beyond our expectations.

If you travel throughout our valley and beyond

you will find our handmade wooden Canadian flags in

honour of Canada’s 150th birthday.

We donated to various organizations that have

been kind to us such as the Bonnechere Manor, Renfrew

Legion, RCAF Wing, Golden Age and Ma-Te-Way

Activity Centre.

The flags were sold in-house and throughout the

community.

by Nicole Riopelle

LOCATIONS

326 Raglan St. S.

RENFREW ON K7V 1R5

Phone: 613-432-6763 Fax:

613-432-9465

106 McGonigal St. W.

Unit 100 ARNPRIOR ON

K7S 1M4

Phone: 613-623-4955 Fax:

613-623-6176

Email:

commliving@clrcs.com

Website:

www.clrcs.com

This summer saw the

Golden Age Centre

hosting a Mad Hatter’s

Tea. Members Darlene

Shields and Clare

Kenopic enjoyed tea

while wearing their fancy

hats.

2017 IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

RENFREW FAIR

The Renfrew Fair will

be held September 6th -

10th. CLRCS’s booth is

in the Armouries next

to the Ice Cream

booth.

Stop by and say hello,

we look forward to

seeing you.

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Events

RENFREW FAIR - September 6th - 10th - Renfrew Fair Grounds, Renfrew ON

LAUREL RAFUSE MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT - September 17th - Renfrew Golf Club

BINGO NIGHT - October 16th - Arnprior Legion, 49 Daniel St., Arnprior ON - 7 p.m.

VICTORIAN TEA - October 16th - Renfrew Armouries - contact Gloria Tunn 613-432-7520

UNITY RUN - October 22nd - Nick Smith Centre, Arnprior ON

Administrative Offices/Day Programs Statutory Holidays/Closed

Monday, September 4th - Labour Day

Monday, October 9th - Thanksgiving Day

Wednesday May 3rd – Annual Family and Friends dinner was held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Renfrew Branch. We chose to change up the menu from spaghetti to lasagna which was a great hit! Christine Drouillard thought it was pretty good and we should do it again next year.

Proceeds from this dinner amounted to $536.20 which was split between The Royal Canadian Legion and Community Living Renfrew County South.

Thank you to our family, friends and community for coming out to support this fundraiser.

ANNUAL FAMILY AND FRIENDS DINNER

MAD HATTER’S TEA

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The Spring Fling has come and gone for another

year. The theme was “Flower Power/

Woodstock” so there were flowers everywhere, a

Volkswagen bus on the wall all made by Annette

Kinslow and the Literacy class. We had a photo

booth just like the 60’s and people were decked

out in fashions of that era. The financial

donations and lots of food were given to the

Renfrew Food Bank. Thank you to everyone

who helped to make this event a success

including the band Mixed Nuts who returned

because of the gentle persuasion of Harris

Wade.

SPRING FLING

Wednesday’s camera club members have been out in

the community every chance we get taking photos.

We have been working on using the different

settings on our cameras, transferring photos to the

computer and to a usb stick.

We are getting our photos ready for our booth

at the Renfrew Fair. We are also learning how to put

photos on to canvas. by Gloria Tunn

CAMERA CLUB

This program is well under way in our new location at

Trinity-St. Andrews United Church Renfrew. We have

a full camp this year with lots of fun activities planned

i.e. weekly trips will be to Logos Land, Xtreme

Trampoline, Museum of Nature; as well as doing a lot

of crafts, games, movies and beach days. A sincere

thank you goes out to everyone who helps to make

this camp a success year after year, especially

donations received from our two golf tournaments;

M. Sullivan & Son Golf Tournament and Laurel

Rafuse Memorial Golf Tournament.

by Sandra Senack

TRANSITIONS SUMMER PROGRAM

by Gloria Tunn

The Connections Newsletter is published three times

per year. Please fill out the 2017 MEMBERSHIP form

to purchase a membership. If you require additional

information about Community Living Renfrew County

South you can check our website: www.clrcs.com, contact

us at 613–432-6763 or 613-623-4955 or send an email to

commliving@clrcs.com. If you have any ideas or

comments regarding our newsletter please direct them to

Sharleen Van Woezik at 613-432-6763.

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Our Monday Camera Club has been very busy this spring and

summer. We have been to Fulton’s Sugar Bush, Eganville Legion

Park and everywhere in between. This year we have taken up

geocaching as we followed along the Ottawa River and out to the

Bonnechere Caves seeking caches as we go. The Geocache app is

wonderful as we now see places we have been in a different

angle. Watch for more adventures as we hit the roads and trails

with our cameras.

CAMERA CLUB ADVENTURE

Tom Welch and Eric Fevez attended the 100th celebration of the Calabogie Hydro Station. Eric was very interested in the turbines and working of the plant. Tom and Eric took the personal tour and were amazed at the power the water produces.

BARNET COTTAGE - July 12th

DRUMMING

On Tuesday June 27th, a small group of individuals

(Joel Raycroft, Peter Reilander, Steven Shane, Greg

Murdock, Bob Delahaye, Kerry Brown, Rebekka

Zimmerling, Travis Tachynsky) did a hand

drumming presentation at Community Living

Renfrew County South’s AGM held at The Grove

Nursing Home in Arnprior.

The individuals practiced for 5 weeks prior to

the AGM, learning the basics of hand drumming at

Main Street School of Music with one of their

teachers, Darius.

During their performance, they showed their

audience what they had learned by putting together

a little display. The audience gave the drummers a

standing ovation at the end.

Special thanks to Darius Moghaddam for his

time and talent.

Everyone really enjoyed learning something

new and we hope to continue the lessons in the fall.

“It was a lot of fun and I want to do it again”. - Joel

“I love to play drums and I was happy that I

was given the opportunity to learn. Best part for me

was that I got to do a solo”. - Greg

by Karen Moghaddam

LAW ENFORCEMENT

TORCH RUN

Wednesday, June 7th

Special Olympics

Ontario Torch Run

began at Low Square

(the former OPP

Station) to the new

OPP Station on

Veteran’s Memorial

Blvd. It was followed

by a BBQ which some

of us enjoyed. On

July 13th, the Renfrew

Millionaires will be

leaving for

Mississauga, where

the Provincial

Tournament is being

held.

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ELVIS IS EVERYWHERE!

HURD’S LAKE

All the folks who came out to enjoy the Hurd’s Lake

camp shared various adventures such as a

wilderness walk, canoeing, a picnic lunch and photo

moments. Frank and his crew entertained us by the

shore with their music. It was enjoyable as we

paddled in our canoes.

A particularly exciting time experienced by

Andrew McQuade was catching a small perch from

the beach shore. He posed for a photo with Allan

Yull while everyone hooted and hollered.

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Every year we have a group that meets at the Legion in Cobden for

the Valentine’s festivities and this year the group saw Elvis and

Shania Twain impersonators. A couple got engaged at the event. We

had a lot of fun dancing and carrying on. We are already looking

forward to next year’s event and what they have planned.

by Margie Munhall

Josie Laventure, Mark Bergeron, John Kingston all went to the villa

to see Elvis Presley in May. We had a great time listening to all the

Elvis music, making new friends as well as having lots of laughs. We

had juice and cake and Elvis gave Josie a teddy bear.

by Karen Moghaddam

On April 29th Sharon Dellaire took Debbie Broome and I to the

Eganville Legion to see Elvis. Margaret Stewart also brought Isabel

Rusenstrom and Rebekka Zimmerling and we all sat up at the front

by the dance floor. The show was very good. Elvis’son sang too and he

was great. Elvis came over and kissed Debbie and we all got

autographed scarves. We danced and sang a lot and I knew every

song. They served a great lunch and we had a wonderful evening.

by Joanne Vincent

A goal accomplished! This year one of my goals was to go see a cow

being milked. On April 12th Liz McFarlane took Kevin Ostroskie,

Eric Teschke and me to visit her cousin Rob Fletcher’s dairy farm,

“Greenlark Farms”.

When we first went into the

barn Rob showed us the calf that

had been born that morning. He let

me name her so I called her

Linda!!! We then watched the cow

“Amelia” get milked on the portable

milking machine. We got to see the

tank filled with two days of milk which was waiting for pickup.

Rob showed us the back barn full of older calves. I also got

to sit in the tractor, it was fun! Thanks to Mr. Rob Fletcher for his

hospitality, for letting us tour his barn and answering our

questions.

by Travis Tachynsky

This spring unfortunately brought with it

the serious record breaking rainfall which

caused extreme flooding on the Ottawa

River. The Castleford area was one of the

hardest hit locations. This too is the area

where the Community Living Renfrew

County South fishing shack has been

located over the years.

We felt a strong need to assist our

friends during this stressful time as they

have helped us in the past. On May 4, 5, 6

numerous individuals assisted in the

volunteer effort at the Horton sand dome.

This assistance took the form of

helping fill sandbags and loading trailers/

trucks, bringing coffee and food to those

hardworking dedicated volunteers. It was

wonderful for our individuals to be able to

give back to their community and receive

overwhelming thanks in return for their

efforts.

This story was recognized by

Community Living Ontario in their update

in Friday’s newsletter which features stories

across the province.

by Liz McFarlane

FUN AT THE FARM

HELPING FRIENDS IN A TIME OF NEED

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Jaince Rozycki

visits the RCMP

farm in Pakenham

with her family.

On June 15th the students from the Literacy class invited us as

well as the general public to celebrate our heritage and their

hard work.

Students picked and researched historic Canadians

and presented (some in costume) at the Legion. As well as

their projects there were colouring contests, nurses from

Renfrew County District Health Unit, Slap Shot McGee from

the NHL/NHA Museum. As no celebration is complete

without one, cupcakes shaped like a Canadian flag to be exact

were served. Thanks to Annette Kinslow for always

encouraging the students to go outside their comfort zones.

RED AND WHITE, CELEBRATE CANADA 150

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President’s Choice was on a mission to make the world a better place by sharing a meal with

others. Their plan was that when we eat together, good things happen. So, on June 29th

Community Living Renfrew County South and Sterling’s No Frills took up the cause of

President’s Choice Eat Together Day by hosting a free BBQ lunch in the CLRCS back parking

lot. We celebrated by sharing a meal and honouring Canada Day with an Eat Together

Parking Lot Party!

Thank you to Sterling’s for doing this with us and thank

you to everyone that came out to join us, even in the rain! We

had a blast and made new friends. So, good things do happen.

EAT TOGETHER

Congratulations to the winners of the staff draws!

Easter - Amanda Heaslip

Victoria Day - Angie Haines and Faye Hamel

Canada Day - Darleen Lewis

All the guys at 485 Coumbes have spent some quality time with their families in the

past couple of months. Family time is so important as they age.

Eric went to Perth to enjoy some celebrations with his Mom and two of his

sisters for a couple of days and had lots of fun.

George has been going over to his sister/brother-in-law’s place for several

overnights, weekend stays and different meals. His family is residing closer now and

makes this easy to get to see them more often.

Sam went with his sister to southern

Ontario to visit and travelled around visiting

others while touring the province with family. Sam

had lots of fun and hopes to keep doing this as it is

a nice get away to golf, fish or drink beer in a

different spot with family.

Dan went to visit his two sisters, a niece and

brother-in-law in Rockland where he enjoyed pizza

and danishes. He had some photos taken with

them and their animals, which is always a favourite

of Dan’s.

The guys are looking forwards to a few R &

R trips such as a boat tour soon.

FAMILY TIME

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Bobby Beaudoin and Nancy Cardiff enjoyed the Arnprior Rodeo

Nancy Cardiff toured through the MosaiCanada in Gatineau

ANNUAL BALL HOCKEY CHALLENGE

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On Tuesday May 16th, Community Living Renfrew County

South individuals, the Literacy Class and Community

Mental Health joined forces at Railway Avenue for our

Annual Ball Hockey Challenge. Lots of Sens energy was

alive as the Stanley Cup playoffs were ongoing. Folks

donned their favourite jersey’s. Some played, some

cheered, though I am not sure there was a winner.

Community Spirit once again prevailed!

Over the course of the school year we went to Admaston Public School almost every week. We did projects such as making crafts for Mother’s Day, and planting seeds for our garden in Odd Fellows Park. We completed a large tree which had 150 maple leaves colored, painted, pastels, glittered etc. as well as everyone’s picture. The tree once put together remained in the foyer at Admaston Public School. We joined the class for two end of year gatherings, one at the Ma-Te-Way Splash Pad and the other for bubbles and snacks at the school.

Teresa Powell, Clare Kenopic, Rebekka Zimmerling and Sean O’Neill look forward for the opportunity to return for this project next year. Thankyou to Mrs. Heather Cormier and Admaston Public School for opening its doors to us.

GETTING TO KNOW OUR FRIENDS AT ADMASTON PUBLIC

April 2nd was World Autism Awareness Day, we celebrated

it on April 5th at Low Square as we were unable to attend the

rally on Parliament Hill. Despite the dreary weather, we

played parachute games, sang and had snacks while

inviting the public in to see our displays on Autism.

Autism is just a piece of the unique puzzle in our

community. It is really important that people see our folks

first, see their ability not disability. We are very lucky to

have a caring community who embraces us. Many

supporters crossed the street to see what all the noise was

about. Helium balloons were released to close our rally.

WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY

by Alana Peer

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The Laurel Rafuse Memorial Trust provides financial support for

summer activities for children and youth with developmental disabilities.

The 24th Annual Golf Fun Day supporting the

LAUREL RAFUSE MEMORIAL TRUST

is being held on Sunday, September 17th

at the Renfrew Golf Club.

Details

$105 per person (Renfrew Members $80.00)

Green Fees - Golf Carts - BBQ Lunch - Dinner - Prizes

Scramble Format

Hole In One Challenge

Space for the first 36 teams

Payment must accompany registration forms

$35.00 tax receipt for income tax purposes

Rain or Shine event

Contact: Ann Blimkie 613-432-6763; ablimkie@clrcs.com

or Jennifer Creeden 613-432-6763

On May 26th, golfers filled the Madawaska Golf

Course for the 17th Annual M. Sullivan & Son

Golf Tournament. Over $22000.00 was raised

to support our summer program for children

with special needs. This years winner of the

Tommy Sullivan Memorial Cup was McGonigal

Construction. A big thank you to our sponsors,

golfers, volunteers and most importantly M.

Sullivan & Son Ltd.

MISSON STATEMENT

“working with others to

improve the quality of life for

people with developmental

disabilities”

The Goal of Community Living

Renfrew County South is: That all persons live in a

state of dignity, share in all elements of living in the community and have the opportunity to participate

effectively. This goal envisions a community where all

people are welcomed and supported without

discrimination.

2017-2018 Board of Directors

Don Di Salle - President

Bob Bouchard - Past President

Cari Foreath - Vice President

Greg Belmore - Treasurer

John Cooke - Personnel

Geoff Booth - Properties

John Carkner

Syd Gravel

Janice Lee

Esther Roberts

Committee Member

Helen Deslaurier

Management Team

Jennifer Creeden - Executive Director

Kalyn Barr - Manager, Supported Group Living Renfrew

Jeff Gates - Manager, Supported Group Living Arnprior

Tina MacLaren - Manager, CAS Arnprior and Renfrew

Lucy McCordick - Boisvenue - Manager, Family Support and Respite

Debbie Trahan - Manager, Quality Improvement/Compliance

Cyndi Wilson - Manager, Supported Independent Living

Ann Blimkie - Financial Administrator

Laura Pirie - Human Resources Administrator

Sharleen Van Woezik - Administrative Assistant

Darleen Lewis - Accounting Clerk

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Unity Run – 13th Annual Walk, Wheel or Run

HOLD THE DATE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22nd, 2017

Registration available online at www.events.com and

Registration Forms will be available at Renfrew and

Arnprior Community Living offices, at the Nick Smith

Centre and at the Arnprior Home Hardware

Hope you can join us for a fun morning with a walk or

run, awards, prizes, good snacks and to help raise

money for accessible transportation for the individuals

that we support.

SEE YOU THERE!!!