Caribbean Canadian Association of Waterloo Region

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Season’s Greetings! Hello Community, This holiday season will have special meaning for us all, as we fellowship with family and friends, guided by our concerns for everyone’s health and wellbeing. Christmas cards are back in vogue; scheduled calls to family and friends, home decorating, cooking and baking are all seeing a resurgence.... These revivals remind us of what really matters: relationships, happiness, health. Also, that we are all connected- one family. The CCAWR wishes everyone a joyful and peaceful holiday season, however you choose to celebrate it. See you again in 2021! Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas! Happy Kwanzaa! Feliz Navidad! Joyeux Noel! Seasons Greetings! The CCAWR P.S. The poinsettia is recognized as a symbol of the holiday season in the Caribbean. For more information check out our Facebook post, or this article from Maco Caribbean Living: https://www.macocaribbeanliving.com//points-for-poinsettia/

Thank you to all the performers who brought the beautiful spirit of the season to our music special "Christmas at Whitehall". You can watch all of the performances here: https://bit.ly/38CWvZU

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Caribbean Christmas Colour!

*UPDATE* Oxtail dinner with salad and dessert also available ! ! ! Mrs Bell, you’re the best ! A shout out to Mount Zion Lutheran Church who has supported our community during Black History Month and throughout the years. Sadly, because of COVID-19, they are unable to host their legendary Christmas celebration this year. *BUT* you can enjoy some tasty cooking and support a wonderful organization by buying a boxed turkey dinner to celebrate. What: Full turkey* dinner with a...ll the fixings and dessert *please let Di know if you are a vegetarian or cannot have turkey, when you place your order. When: Order before Tuesday November 17, 2020. Pick up on Saturday November 21, 2020, between 5:30 and 6:30 pm. Where: Pick up at Mount Zion Lutheran Church, 29 Westmount Road South, Waterloo. Use rear entrance on Dawson Street. Who: Contact Di at 519-886-5820 or [email protected]. Cost: $35 See more

What’s cooking for Christmas in KW? CBC KW has some suggestions and shout outs go to pepperpot from Red House and sorrel from Nyam Kitchen Revival . Support local Black businesses this holiday season! https://www.cbc.ca//andrew-coppolino-alternate-holiday-foo

Caribbean Proud...Kudos to you Abby. You are a shooting . #ccawr

Want to gain experience working in and building your own online business? This program is an opportunity for newcomer women (pre-citizenship) ages 16 and up! Next session starts on November 16th. More information and online application here:... https://www.inhershoesyw.com/pages/ihswomen See more

****Foster homes 'desperately' needed to keep children in Waterloo region, agency says**** Victor Santiago, family recruitment worker with the Family and Children's Services of Waterloo Region, says the agency needs about 40 additional foster families to meet the current demand. He said there is an overrepresentation of Indigenous and Black children in care and it's crucial those children are placed in Indigenous and Black homes to "make sure the attachment is still there." "...We are in desperate need," he said. https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.5792291 Sign up for the free November 16th information night: https://www.facswaterloo.org/events/foster-info-night-2

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