Community Living Toronto
20 Spadina Road M5R 2S7 Toronto, ON, Canada

One hour of seasonal favorites just for you!

Happy Hanukkah!

Good Morning! More great holiday music here today! Your pal Jake plays Christmas and seasonal tune here on the Community Living Facebook page. Start time 12:30 PM

Join the LGBTQ at the J programming Committee for candle-lighting together

Happy Hanukkah! Today, Premier Doug Ford issued a statement to mark the beginning of Hanukkah. Click to read more:

Long-time MNjcc community members Ralph and Kitty Wintrob invite you to experience what celebrating Chanukah is like in their home.

Miles Nadal JCC is having a virtual candle lighting celebration for every night in Chanukah, starting today at 5! Here is a list of each days celebrations and what to expect! This evening, On the first night of Chanukah, join MNjcc Executive Director, Harriet Wichin as she lights the first candle followed by a guided meditation focusing on the idea of darkness to light, with Manager of Wellness Programs, Jooli Park. We will be sharing these events off our own page, as the...y go live. Happy Hanukkah!

Stretch fun with Tammy & Zoey!

Don't forget to sign up for the Disability & Opportunity Webinar! It will be a moderated panel discussion with a young adult, a parent, and two researchers from McGill and CAMH about the experiences of young adults living with brain-based disabilities and their families during the pandemic. Learn more https://fb.me/e/4ERRoTUTq

Happy Thursday Stretch with Tammy & Zoey

Happy Recipe Wednesday! Today you’re in for a treat (literally!). Seanna Thomas from Hockey Snacks Inc. is making Coconut Clusters! Not only are they incredibly simple and delicious, they’re also full of nutrition.

We’re happy to launch, Friendly Connections on ConnectABILITY! If you or someone you know, with an intellectual disability, are struggling with social isolation, sign up for these fun deliveries. You can sign up to receive a postcard, letter in the mail, email, a FaceTime or Zoom chat, or get fun activity sheets delivered to you! (Canada Wide) Social isolation can be scary and sad for all of us. Staying connected to people we care about keeps us happy, healthy, and safe. Click here to sign up today! http://ow.ly/bXnY50Aj3Ft

Halloween edition of Stretch with Tammy

Words of encouragement from Eppi: Whenever you are stressed, or tired, it is critical to take a few moments to self-nurture. Once your cup is empty, there isn’t anything in it left to give. Please try to fill that cup before trying to pour from it. A few moments of regular self-care can improve your mood, efficiency, happiness, relationships, health, and work quality. Often, creative solutions to pressing issues or problems can present themselves to you during that down ti...me. Stepping aside to rest is also helpful, because, when done mindfully, this can provide a chance for others to grow their skills, too. Remember that you are part of a community of people; you never have to go it alone! Reach out to those you care about. Reach out to others who can help. Rest. Take a break. How Eppi is taking care of her wellbeing during this pandemic: - Exercise and walks in nature - Creating art - Gardening - Baking yummy treats and cooking healthy meals - Watching movies - Listening to music - Meditation - Keeping in touch with others, virtually sharing funny stories, words of comfort, and venting when needed!

Take the GetUP challenge!

Happy Halloween! For today’s Recipe Wednesday, Seanna Thomas from Hockey Snacks Inc. will make some spooky and fun recipes to celebrate Halloween! Apple Spider Web Pops: Ingredients: 2 big apples... 1/2 cup dark chocolate 2 tsp coconut oil 1/2 cup white chocolate Directions: Cut the apples lengthwise into thick slices. Remove seeds but keep core intact. Cut a hole into the bottom and push a popsicle stick halfway into the apple. Combine dark chocolate and 1 tsp of coconut oil and melt. Do the same with white chocolate and coconut oil until melted and smooth. Dip half of the apples into the dark chocolate and coat completely. Dip the other half in the white chocolate and cover completely. Transfer the leftover dark chocolate into one bag and white chocolate into another bag and cut the corner off the bag. Pipe circles onto the apples and then drag a toothpick through the circles to make a spider web. Put in the fridge until solid. Enjoy!

This past week, Peter received the prestigious Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays. It truly is a honour and a distinction and we are all very proud of him. The medal and certificate presentation were delayed due to Covid. With the recent upsurge in cases, the reception had to be cancelled. Instead, they met Consul General and Mrs. Sasayama for an the informal presentation of the commendation. CONGRADULATIONS PETER!

We got disconnected but we are back! If you guessed that Robynn is a pickle, you are correct! And if you guessed Whiskey is a 90’s rapper, you guessed right again! ... Thank you for coming - wishing you and yours a very Happy Halloween! See you next Tuesday at 3:30pm in the dance floor!

It’s our Halloween Dance Party! Come with your Halloween Dance songs and lets spook it up on the dance floor! Who can guess what Robynn is?!

Every October Children’s Aid Societies across the province raise awareness about the important role that individuals and communities play in supporting vulnerable children, youth, and families. Today, on Dress Purple Day, we celebrate the community that cares for families and share the message that help is available and no one is alone. to learn more: http://www.oacas.org/dresspurpleday/... #DressPurpleDay2020 #IDressPurpleBecause

Today's staff hero is, Devang! Devang did an A-M-A-Z-I-N-G job on helping get the COVID-19 Response Guide training into our Learning Management System (LMS). He taught himself a new computer code to assemble this training and get it out in time to release it to managers, supervisors and all staff. Historically, many of these challenges would have to been fixed by the vendor and took much longer to accomplish! This addition now makes the whole experience better for all learners! Thank you, Devang! #DevelopmentalServicesMatter #BetterTogether #COVID19 #Staff #Support

Today's staff hero is Alyssa! Aly is always going above and beyond to make sure the group home residents have meaningful and fun activities to enrich their days. Thank you, Aly for everything you do! #DevelopmentalServicesMatter #BetterTogether #COVID19 #Staff #Support

Words of Encouragement from Colin: - Keep calm and carry on! - There is always hope, don’t give up, you can do this! - You are making a difference in peoples lives! - Remember, support each other and ask for help when you need it!... - We will get through this together! To decompress and relieve stress, Colin likes to virtually stay in touch with friends and family. He also takes time to get outside and get on his bicycle for exercise to stay healthy body and mind. #StaffSupportingStaff #BetterTogether #DevelopmentalServicesMatter

Join us for an update on our COVID-19 response webinar. Scheduled for this Friday, October 30th at 9:30 am. Click the link to Register! https://mailchi.mp//covid-19-update-webinar-from-community

Happy Monday Stretch with Tammy & Zoey