Access Newsletter Spring Edition 2022

Access Spring Edition 2022

Meet the Community Support Team…………...…... 2 Community Support Program Survey Results…...3 Online Workshops Calendars……………………….….4-8 Santa Fund……………………………………………………....9 Holiday Hearts & ESS Holiday Care Packages…...10 Membership …………………………………………………...11 Family Initiatives……………………………………………..12 Phelps Donations……………………………………………..13 Marketplace…………………………………………….…..14-15 Easy Spring Dessert Recipe……………………………….16

Resources…………………………………………………………17 Token of Appreciation Tim’s Run……………………..18 COVID-19 Updates..………..…………….…….…….…...19

Community Support সম্প্রদায় মর্থ ন

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Meet the Community Support Team

Ritu Singarayer Director of Community Development 905-294-4971 ext. 523 rsingarayer@communitylivingyorksouth.ca

Maria Evans Administrative Liaison 905-294-4971 ext. 385 mevans@communitylivingyorksouth.ca

Sadia Shaukat Community Support Coordinator (English, Hindi, Punjabi & Urdu) 905-294-4971 ext. 640 sshaukat@communitylivingyorksouth.ca

Crystie Lau Community Support Coordinator (English, Cantonese, Mandarin) 905-294-4971 ext. 267 clau@communitylivingyorksouth.ca

Athavi Kugathasan Community Support Coordinator (English, Tamil) 905-294-4971 ext. 703 akugathasan@communitylivingyorksouth.ca

Winny Ho Community Support Coordinator (English, Cantonese, Mandarin) 905-294-4971 ext. 382 who@communitylivingyorksouth.ca

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Resources Funding

Workshops

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Parents/Caregivers Online Workshops March 2022 Monday

Tuesday 1

Wednesday 2

Thursday 3

Friday 4

Cantonese Chat Room (55+ Parents/ Caregivers) 2:00pm-3:00pm Join Zoom Meeting: https:// bit.ly/3HrMNKq Meeting ID: 851 7085 3865 +14388097799

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9 Planning for Your Future Housing Needs 6:30pm-8:00pm Guest speaker: Katherine Pickard (DSO)

Join Zoom Meeting

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11 Tax Filing Mandarin 7:30pm–9:00pm Guest speaker: Philip Wah Join Zoom Meeting https://bit.ly/3paiW1r

https://bit.ly/3BFS9zf

Meeting ID: 841 8902 3893

Meeting ID: 857 2371 5447

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+1 438 809 7799

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Parents/Caregivers Online Workshops March 2022 Monday 14

Tuesday 15

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

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24 South Asian Support Group (Hindi and Gujarati)

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RDSP (Mandarin) 7:30pm-9:00pm Guest speaker: Michael Tang Join Zoom Meeting https://bit.ly/3sWHagR Meeting ID: 851 2117 7949 +16473744685 21

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Come Meet Naturopath Dr. Neha 7:00pm-8:00pm

7:00pm-8:00pm Join Zoom Meeting https:// bit.ly/3LN817H

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Meeting ID: 810 9267 2969

Meeting ID: 879 2706 0656

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30 Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)

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For Existing Plan Holders 7:00pm-8:00pm Guest Speaker: Joaquin Lusung Join Zoom Meeting https://bit.ly/35j2NQ2 Meeting ID: 891 5921 1758 +16475580588

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Youth/ Adults Online Workshops March 2022 Monday 28

Tuesday 1

Wednesday 2

Thursday 3

Wellness Wednesday: Mindfulness Meditation Instructor : Susie Kaplan 1:30pm-2:30pm Join Zoom Meeting https:// bit.ly/3I59YJX

Friday 4

Be an Artist 11:00am12:00pm

Fun Friday: 1:00pm-2:00pm

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Meeting ID: 824 4334 1189

Meeting ID: 858 0927 0257

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Karaoke

Meeting ID: 838 7002 7389

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9 Getting Ready for Job 11:00am12:00pm

Join Zoom Meeting https:// bit.ly/3I2rqiJ

10 Wellness Wednesday: Get Fit

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Cooking Series 11:00am12:00pm

Fun Friday: 1:00pm-2:00pm

Join Zoom Meeting https:// bit.ly/36iD3E1

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Meeting ID: 826 2643 2217

Meeting ID: 832 6819 7230

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Charades

1:30pm-2:30pm Join Zoom Meeting https:// bit.ly/33uKVkK

Meeting ID: 821 3972 5514

Meeting ID: 873 5679 3520

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Youth/ Adults Online Workshops March 2022 Monday 14

Tuesday 15

Wednesday 16

First Aid 11:00am-12:00pm Guest: Marla Feinstein Unit Chief, CSU #975 Volunteer St. John Ambulance, York Region Branch

Join Zoom Meeting https:// bit.ly/3v0jM4w Meeting ID: 832 1757 4709

Wellness Wednesday: Importance of Self-Care

Thursday 17

18 Fun Activity:

Fun Friday:

St. Patrick’s Day 11:00am12:00pm

Talent Show

1:30pm-2:30pm Join Zoom Meeting https:// bit.ly/3I3E4hc Meeting ID: 829 2303 9225

Friday

Join Zoom Meeting https:// bit.ly/33vDQAq Meeting ID: 831 7090 4848

1:00pm-2:00

Join Zoom Meeting https:// bit.ly/3H2pXay Meeting ID: 873 6507 2858 +16475580588

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22 Computer Skill 2.0 11:00am-12:00pm Guest: Audrey Yau Join Zoom Meeting https:// bit.ly/3I4Ma9h Meeting ID: 872 2514 5773

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Plant with us

Fun Friday: Netflix Movie

1:30pm-2:30pm

(Seedling) 11:00am12:00pm

Join Zoom Meeting https:// bit.ly/3sNhFP2

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Meeting ID: 876 2512 8223

Meeting ID: 884 8620 1977

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Walkathon

1:00pm-2:30 Join Zoom Meeting https:// bit.ly/3GZLQYf Meeting ID: 816 6675 0290 +16475580588

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Youth/ Adults Online Workshops March 2022 Continued Monday 28

Tuesday 29 Science Attack 11:00am-12:00pm Join Zoom Meeting https:// bit.ly/3sNwO2N Meeting ID: 870 5610 5967 +16473744685

Wednesday 30 Wellness Wednesday: Dance with the Beat!

1:30pm-2:30pm Join Zoom Meeting https:// bit.ly/3rY0jzt Meeting ID: 828 6321 8565 +16473744685

Thursday 31

Friday 1

Cooking Series

Fun Friday:

11:00am-12:00pm

Draw and Guess 1:00pm-2:00pm

Join Zoom Meeting https:// bit.ly/3LKC2Vx Meeting ID: 868 4282 7252 +12042727920

Join Zoom Meeting https:// bit.ly/3Bz3mRP Meeting ID: 891 0432 7256 +16475580588

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Testimonials

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Join today by registering on the Member Portal : https://bit.ly/3C6mUxb Renew your membership directly on the Member Portal : https://bit.ly/3C6mUxb

Register today at https://bit.ly/3C6mUxb

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Family Initiatives Parent operated programs are one of the strongest running groups, with parents taking the initiative to facilitate and launch new programs with the guidance of the Community Support Coordinators. Below you will find a list of programs in each area:

Thursday Night Entertainment Program (Ages 10+): Currently running virtual social activities every Thursday 7:00pm to 9:00pm. To register, contact Jude Farjami by calling 647-271-5487 or email j.farjami@gmail.com.

Special Dad’s Group: A social group for dads to engage in a variety of activities and discussions. The group meets virtually. To subscribe to their mailing list, visit specialdads.org.

Pink Ladies: This program is for young girls who want to have fun while working on selfesteem, encourage-age experiential learning, learning new life skills, creating friendships, community outings and so much more. Every Thursday from 6:30pm to 7:30-pm. To register, contact Kelly Wong at email kelly417@live.hk

Amazing Girls Group: his group is for mature ladies to build up friendship, independence, and enhance social and life skills. Every Saturday from 2:30pm to 5:30pm. To register, contact Amy So at email iama-myso@gmail.com.

Adapted Skills Weekend Program: A program for Tamil youth and young adults to socialize and participate in Yoga and Art Camp; Craft. Every Wednesday Camp; Saturday from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. To register, contact Sumathy Seran by calling 416-554-9253 or email Sumathy, sumathy@thetcsn.com.

Inclusive Education Program Parent Session: Group for parents to discuss and learn about inclusive education and various resources available in the community as well as to connect with other parents. To register, email Mika Chow at mjchow@sympatico.ca.

Children's Program: Children program is for children between the ages of 8-16 years old and focuses on developing social skills and involve children in various activities such as art & craft, games and physical activities. Every Saturday from 10:30am to 12pm.

To register, contact Anuj Bhatia email anujbhatia0929@gmail.com or 416-300-7856

Boys Social Group: This small group program is designed to build social skills of teenagers and young adults with intellectual disabilities to promote positive social relationships with their peers. Ages 16+ recommended. Outdoor In-Person Sessions & Virtual Sessions on Google Meets every Wednesday 6:00PM – 8:00PM . For more information contact: Danielching0@yahoo.ca OR 416 887 9744

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Meet the Marketplace and Learning Academy

Kathy Lu Program Manager Marketplace klu@communitylivingyorksouth.ca

Karen Penton Community Options Coordinator Marketplace kpenton@communitylivingyorksouth.ca

Leigh Rempel Community Support Worker Learning Academy lrempel@communitylivingyorksouth.ca

Dee Manikam Community Options Coordinator Marketplace dee@communitylivingyorksouth.ca

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Marketplace Spring 2022 Protecting yourself & others Community Living York South, in partnership with the City of Markham and Town of Stouffville continues to follow advice from Ministry of Children Community and Social Services, Public Health officials at the regional, provincial and federal levels. The health and safety of our visitors, community and our staff remains our number one priority as we navigate the pandemic, together.

Step 2: Click the link and you will be transferred to a waiting room where the host will let you in when they can.

Step 3: If there is a password for the meeting be sure to check the email for one.

You can copy and paste it to the “Meeting ID” prompt.

Step 4: When in the meeting you have the option to mute and unmute yourself.

It is muted if the microphone icon has a “slash” through it and is unmuted if it does not have it.

Step 5: When in the meeting you have the option to show video of yourself or turn it off. It is turned off if the camera icon has a “slash” through it.

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Easy Spring Dessert Recipe!

INGREDIENTS FOR THE CRUST 1 1/3 cup all purpose flour

1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 10 tbsp. butter, melted 1/2 tsp. almond extract FOR THE FILLING 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 (8-oz.) container mascarpone cheese 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/2 tsp. almond extract FOR THE TOPPING 1 cup halved strawberries 1 cup blackberries 1 cup raspberries 2 mandarins 1/3 cup blueberries 1/4 cup apricot preserves

DIRECTIONS

1. Make crust: Preheat oven to 350°. In a large

bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add melted butter and almond extract and stir until dough forms. Press mixture into a 10" tart pan with a removable bottom, pressing dough all the way up the sides and until dough is smooth.

2. Prick all over with a fork and bake until golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool completely.

3. Make filling: In a medium bowl using a hand mixer beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form. In a large bowl, beat mascarpone and cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and almond extract and beat until no lumps remain. Fold in whipped cream.

4. Spread filling over cooled crust and arrange fresh fruit on top.

5. In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat together preserves and 2 teaspoons water until warmed, 30 seconds. Brush over tart and refrigerate until well chilled, 2 hours.

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On Sunday, February 13 & Monday, February 14 2022, CLYS’s Management team delivered Tim Horton’s Coffee and Donuts/Treats to employees and people supported at various locations in York South. CLYS would like to express a Heartfelt Thank You to our Heart Centered Teams because “We DONUT know what we would do without you!”

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COVID-19 UPDATES • • •

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Our Community Living York South offices continue to be closed to the public until further notice.

Effective February 2022 CLYS will be following the “Interim Direction and the COVID-19 Guidance” from MCCSS. Day options including Center for Belonging, Vision Quest, Marketplace, Vaughan Learning Academy and Richmond Hill Learning Academy are planning to reopen in early Spring.

Although, we are not offering in-person support through our Community Support programs at this time, we are here for you. If you require assistance contact your Coordinator via. phone and email.

Please visit our website at www.communitylivingyorksouth.ca for further details.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect our community, CLYS strongly encourages people and families to wash your hands, wear a mask and stay 2 meters apart.

Please also visit www.york.ca/covid19 or www.ontario.ca/coronavirus regularly for up to date information.

O u r S t a f f, O u r He r o e s Our staff come to work daily to be there for the people we support. Their unwavering commitment to supporting people who have intellectual disabilities to stay well and have the essential supports they need during these unprecedented times is remarkable. We are in need of donations. Your donation will help to continue to keep our essential staff and the people we support well. We are welcoming donations of any kind.

Donate Now: https://bit.ly/2XhD98w

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