ACCESS Newsletter Winter Edition 2022

Meet the Community Support Team

Director of Community Development

905 294 4971 ext. 523 rsingarayer@communitylivingyorksouth.ca

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

Puja Jit

Community Support Coordinator

(English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu) 905 294 4971 ext. 640 pjit@communitylivingyorksouth.ca

Kayla Slimkowich

Administrative Liaison

905 294 4971 ext. 385 kslimkowich@communitylivingyorksouth.ca

Crystie Lau

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

Winny Ho

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

To book your in-person meeting, please contact your Community Support Coordinator

Project SEARCH York

Meet our Skills Trainers

For the first time ever the project SEARCH initiative has been brought to the York Region thankstothepartnershipeffortsofYorkCatholic District School Board, City of Vaughan, and Community Living York South. A special thank you to the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development for making this initiativepossiblewiththeirsupportandfunding. TheirfundinghasenabledCommunityLivingYork SouthtorecruitSkillsTrainersfortheproject.

What is Project SEARCH?

ProjectSEARCHYorktransition-to-workmodelis a one-year employment preparation program thatwillprovideyouthwithintellectualdisabilities an opportunity to develop their job skills while working towards employment. Through the partnership between Community Living York South, York Catholic District School Board, and the City of Vaughan, this program will be well supportedthroughitsprovisionsofmentorship, hands-ontraining,andemploymentsupports.

ellie siegel English

Ellie has spent the last few years as a Case Manager for individuals with intellectual disabilitiesandhasjust completed a year abroad teaching English! Now that she is home, she is excited about her new roleatCLYS.Elliecan'twaittomeetandworkwith the students this year. She looks forward to gettingtoknowthemandworkingalongsidethem astheynavigatetheworkforceforthefirsttime.

Teresa smeskal English

Teresa is excited to join the Project SEARCH team as a skillstrainer.Shehopesto growbothpersonallyandprofessionallyinthisnew role at CLYS and to support the participants in doingthesame.

Youth/Adults Online Workshops

December 2022

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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Wellness Wednesday: Music Therapy

1:30pm – 2:30pm

Join Zoom Meeting https:// bit.ly/3feMvxj Meeting ID: 859 5984 8458 +17806660144

Winter Safety 11:00am – 12:00pm

Join Zoom Meeting https:// bit.ly/3U8Yqez Meeting ID: 853 8399 1117 +15873281099

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Be a Smart Spender

11:00am 12:00pm

Join Zoom Meeting http:// bit.ly/3XDsOAu Meeting ID: 838 8706 3395 +17789072071

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Cooking Series: Decorating Holiday Cookies (In Person)

11:00am 12:00pm

Register in advance for this meeting: http:// bit.ly/3GOxH3I

Wellness Wednesday: Scavenger Hunt

1:30pm 2:30pm

Join Zoom Meeting http:// bit.ly/3u9GXIc Meeting ID: 860 9995 6147 +17789072071

Fun Friday: Dance Dance Marathon

1:00pm 2:00pm

Join Zoom Meeting https:// bit.ly/3TPe3YN Meeting ID: 876 6456 9339 +16473744685

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Fun Friday: Movie Day 1:00pm 2:30pm

Join Zoom Meeting http:// bit.ly/3u6qC6O Meeting ID: 816 2064 3817 +14388097799

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Magic Friday: Holiday Magic Show

1:00pm 2:00pm

Join Zoom Meeting http:// bit.ly/3EODeEE Meeting ID: 858 2202 5867 +16473744685

To access full December calendar visit https://bit.ly/3lBNR5W

Youth/Adults Online Workshops

December 2022

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 19 20

Find Your Roots

11:00am 12:00pm

Join Zoom Meeting http:// bit.ly/3uekw4l Meeting ID: 829 4635 5860 +16473744685

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21 Holiday Fest (In Person) 1:00pm 2:30pm Register in advance for this meeting: http://bit.ly/3F9LD6W

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What’s Next… Goal Setting 2023 11:00am 12:00pm

Join Zoom Meeting http:// bit.ly/3UnVZEY Meeting ID: 826 3786 2469 +17806660144

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Parents/Caregivers Online Workshops December 2022

Monday

Cantonese Chat Room (55+ Parents/ Caregivers) 2:00pm 3:00pm

Join Zoom Meeting: https:// bit.ly/3HrMNKq Meeting ID: 851 7085 3865 +14388097799

No pre-registration required

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What you need to know about Alzheimer (Mandarin)

Guest speaker: Loletta Yu 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Join Zoom Meeting http:// bit.ly/3u8x1hW Meeting ID: 863 5985 5028 +14388097799

No pre-registration required

Parents/Caregivers Online Workshops December 2022

Community Living York South Drop In (In-person at Community Living York South Markham Location)

(Languages available: Mandarin, Cantonese, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu) 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Marketplace Winter 2022

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Program

IN PERSON Men’s Social Club Max 9.

IN PERSON Cooking Max 9.

IN PERSON Art of Journalling Max 9.

IN PERSON YMCA Max 9.

IN PERSON Friendship Group Max 9.

IN PERSON Social Club Max 9.

IN PERSON BUILDING CONNECTIONS Max 9. Location

Stiver Mill Community Centre 9 Station Lane Unionville, Ontario, L3R 1R5

Aaniin Community Centre 5665 14th Ave, Markham, ON L3S 3K5

Stiver Mill Community Centre 9 Station Lane Unionville, Ontario, L3R 1R5

Stiver Mill Community Centre 9 Station Lane Unionville, Ontario, L3R 1R5 Time 10:00am 12:00pm 12:00pm 2:00pm 10:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:30pm 10:00am 12:00pm 12:00pm 2:00pm 3:30pm 5:30pm January 10, 17, 24, 31 February 7, 14, 21, 28

January 17, 24, 31 February 7, 14, 21, 28 March 7, 14, 21

January 18, 25 February 1, 8, 15, 22 March 1, 8, 15,

January 18, 25 February 1, 8, 15, 22 March 1, 8

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.

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Nicole de Freitas ndefreitas@comm unitylivingyork south.ca

September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Fee $142.38 $146.38 $142.38 $80.00 $120.00 $150.00 $171.56 Resident $186.56 Non Resident Need More info?

Nicole de Freitas ndefreitas@co mmunityli vingyorkso uth.ca

Nicole de Freitas ndefreitas@co mmunityliv ingyorksout h.ca

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Protecting yourself and others

Community Living York South’s team is excited to return to in person support of Market Place courses. All participants will be instructed to adhere the requirements set out in this documentation to ensure the health and safety for all staff and participants. In collaboration with our community partners Community Living York South will take these necessary steps and measure to assist in the prevention of COVID 19.

Face Covering

Staff and people supported are required to wear a medical mask. All facilitators will have a box of masks available in case participants need one. Mask should be replaced if damp/ soiled

Screening

All staff and participants are required to complete a covid 19 screening prior to attending each session.

Cleaning and Sanitizing

All surfaces that are touched and used by participants and staff will be cleaned and disinfected a minimum twice per course (before and after) each course with Cavi Wipes.

Hand Hygiene

All facilitators will arrive with 70% alcohol based hand sanitizer.

Please note: MyCommunityHub will be upgrading to a new version. All new services starting September 2022 will be on the new version.

Please create a new account to register for Fall Marketplace programs.

Family Initiatives

Parent operated programs are one of the strongest running groups, with parents initiating 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 self esteem, encourage 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: This 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: iamamyso@gmail.com.

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

Inclusive Education Program Parent Session: A group for parents to discuss and learn about inclusive education and various resources. To register, email Mika Chow at mjchow@sympatico.ca.

Children's Program: For children between the ages of 8 16 years old. This group 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 at 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 call 416 887 9744