Community LivingRenfrew County Southwas honoured to host themajor photographicexhibition of over 60photos of people acrossOntario supported byCommunity Livingagencies. The exhibitionillustrates how peoplewith an intellectualdisability are leading fulllives in the communitythrough work, play,leisure, home life andvolunteering. Each photois a testimony to howthese extraordinarypeople and CommunityLiving are inspiringpossibilities.

PhotoSensitive is a not-for-profit collective of professionalphotographers who donate their time and talents to using the power ofphotography to bring about social change and awareness. CommunityLiving Renfrew County South would like to express their sincere thanks toFred Chartrand who not only made several trips to Renfrew to take photosbut continues to stay connected to us and the individuals we support throughhis photography and friendship.

Community Living Renfrew County South would like to thankeveryone who came to view this wonderful display, the Renfrew Legion forproviding us the location to host the exhibition and special thanks to DianaWakely, Leslie Cross and Jo-Anne McDonald of the Renfrew Art Guild forthe loan of the backdrops and easels and the assistance with arranging thedisplay for everyone to enjoy.

August 2009

Edition

Inspiring PossibilitiesInspiring Possibilities -- Celebrating Life Through Community LivingCelebrating Life Through Community Livingby Jennifer Creeden

SPECIAL POINT OF INTEREST

Check out our ImportantDates to Remember

on page 10!

LOCATIONS

Arnprior Office

68 Daniel St. North

ARNPRIOR ON K7S 2K5

Phone: 613-623-4955

Fax: 613-623-6176

Renfrew Office

326 Raglan St. South

RENFREW ON K7V 1R5

Phone: 613-432-6763

Fax: 613-432-9465

e-mail:

commliving@clrcs.com

Website:

www.clrcs.com

Adaptive SailingAdaptive Sailing

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by Carolyn Miller

Wow! What an awesome time we had on Friday, July 10,2009!! Beth Van Dusen (pictured in the sailboat), GillesJodoin and Doris Pierce went to the Nepean Sailing Cluband tried their hands at sailing!! There were two sailboatsto choose from and three volunteers there to help theminto the boat. Doris used the sling to get down into theboat while Gilles and Beth stepped down into the boat ontheir own. The sun was shining and the wind was blowingthat day which were perfect conditions for a sail aroundthe harbour. Dick Bell Park is extremely wheelchairaccessible, which makes it so much easier for some of usto get around there.

We look forward to several more Fridays spenthappily sailing or enjoying our picnic lunch and watchingthe world go by. What a day!!

by Christopher Dregas

On Tuesday, July 14, 2009 we went to theNepean Sailing Club.

There were lots of apartment buildingsin Ottawa that we could see across the river.

I went for a bouncy, bumpy ride in asailboat. There were lots of waves and it waswindy. Julia was the volunteer who helped mesail.

We had a picnic lunch. I had fun andI’d like to go there again!

CCRCCR by Alana Peer

You will find us selling our usual wares at the Renfrew Fair September 9 - 13, 2009. This year our theme isCountry Store, where you will find treasures of all sorts.

Community Living Renfrew County South has a booth in the Armouries at our usual location nearTracey’s ice cream stand/booth.

Moving on, after the fair you will find us at the Christmas Craft Sale at the ACAF Wing in RenfrewNovember 13 and 14, 2009. You may also purchase gift baskets by ordering and phoning Alana Peer or GloriaTunn at 613-432-7529.

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On June 17, 2009 Ruth Karras, Jerry Hodgins,Garry Inglis, Mary Ellen McNulty, Eldon Behmand I went to Montreal for a couple of days. Whenwe got there we checked into our rooms at theQuality Inn and talked about what to do that night.We decided to see Old Montreal and take a tour onthe Horse and Buggy. It was a lot of fun, we took alot of pictures of Old Montreal. It was nice to seethe old and modern buildings in that part of the city.After that we went for supper at a GreekRestaurant, a real nice place.

Thursday morning, June 18, after breakfastwe headed to Parc Safari to see the animals, therewas lots to see. We drove through the park first andsaw a lot of animals such as elephants, giraffes,zebras, lions, tigers, and took a lot of pictures.

There were some rides as well. Garry, Mary Ellen, Eldon and I went on the ferris wheel and someother rides while Ruth and Jerry watched us. We had a lot of fun. We went back to our hotel rooms to freshenup a bit to go out to a nice buffet restaurant in the city. There were lots of restaurants to choose from. OnFriday, June 19 we headed for home after we had breakfast.

Montreal TripMontreal Trip by Janice Lee

Prehistoric WorldPrehistoric World by Jennifer Roche

On July 10, 2009 we went toPrehistoric World near Morrisburg.Jesse Stroud, Kevin Ostroskie, PaulineDeslaurier, Tom Welch, DavidKenopic, Sharon Dellaire and I had agreat time.

We saw some real lookingdinosaurs made from concrete. Someof the dinosaurs we saw werestegosaurus, brontosaurus, triceratopsand tyrannosaurus rex, they weregiants.

We had lunch and walkedaround the park.

The Sixteenth Annual LaurelRafuse Memorial GolfTournament will be held onSaturday, September 19th,2009 at the Renfrew GolfCourse. The Laurel RafuseMemorial Trust providesfinancial supports for summeractivities for children and teenswith developmentaldisabilities. As well, summerstudents receive valuableexperiences that impact ontheir future life careers.

The cost is $90.00 perperson or $65.00 for RenfrewGolf Club Members. The feeincludes green fees, golf cart,barbecued lunch and dinner.Registration is at 11:00 a.m.and Shot Gun Start at 12:30p.m.

If you are interested in putting a team together, sponsoring a hole or donating a prize, please call AnnBlimkie at 613-432-6763.

Community Living Renfrew County South is very grateful to Ned and Marilyn Rafuse for the supportof our community through this fundraising event.

Get a team together and have a fun day of golfing.

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Laurel Rafuse Memorial Golf Tournament by Ann Blimkie

M. Sullivan & Son Golf TournamentM. Sullivan & Son Golf Tournamentby Tina MacLaren

The M. Sullivan & Son Golf Tournament was heldMay 29th at the Madawaska Golf course in Arnprior.

Thank you to the golfers, sponsors andbusinesses who contributed to the success of the day.This year $14,000.00 was raised enabling 12teenagers and 4 children to participate in day campactivities.

Plans are already underwayfor our 10th annual tournament nextyear.

Our Association is fortunate to have so many caringpeople in the community that want to be involvedand enrich others lives; these people are volunteersand they are an asset to the successful operation ofCommunity Living Renfrew County South and anasset to our community.

An appreciation luncheon was held on April20th; a small gesture and an opportunity to thankour volunteers. It was a full house with over 60volunteers attending and enjoying the occasion tovisit with one another. Thanks to all our volunteersfor your support and kindness.

VolunteersVolunteers by Laura Pirie

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Pool LeaguePool League by Anne Dregas, Sarah Senack

Bullying WorkshopBullying Workshop by Joanne Vincent

As part of our Personal OutcomeMeasures presentations, 30individuals attended the BullyingWorkshop on Wednesday, July 15,2009 at the Renfrew Legion.

Maria Hawkins fromOttawa along with her guitar playerdid the presentation. Community

Living Renfrew County Southstaff Frank Campbell played theother guitar. Maria used lots ofmusic and dancing in herpresentation as well as roleplaying about bullying situations.

We learned to hold up ourhand and say STOP.

We talked about how wefeel when we are bullied.

Maria had a special gift foreverybody.

I enjoyed everything aboutthe workshop.

The Pool League was great and wehad a lot of laughs. This year wewent to Rocky Mountain House fordinner which was good. Goodfriendships were made. We talkedabout sports and our pets. Therewere two winning teams this year,

they were Geraldine Prince and RyanHickey, and Tom Welch and SarahSenack. We are learning a new ruleevery year and all of us are getting better.We are looking forward to playing poolnext year.

A Great Evening at the Bobby Orr Hall of FameA Great Evening at the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame by Ron Windle

One of my lifetime goals has been to meetthe legendary hockey player Bobby Orr.

On Saturday, June 13, 2009 Itravelled to Parry Sound with Dave Kenopicand attended the Bobby Orr Hall of Fameinduction ceremony. After the ceremonyand a performance by Tom Cochrane I metboth Tom Cochrane and Bobby Orr. I alsomet the inductees and got autographs fromeveryone.

Bobby was very friendly andgenuinely interested in who I was and whatI did.

It was a special time for me to meetBobby Orr - the Hockey Legend.

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As camp leaders for the 2009Youth Summer Program wewould like to extend oursincerest best wishes and asafe summer to all on behalfof the members of the daycamp.

Despite such a rainystart to summer, we havemade the best of it throughtrips to museums and zoos, anarcade and the BonnechereCaves. And that’s just to start!

We have been working on many summer long projects, one of which includes a memory box. We have beenfilling these up with precious memories. Some of these memories are represented with pins, granite rocks,sponge insects, many pictures, ceramic paintings, and ticket stubs. We have the pleasure of working withseven teenagers this summer, and have engaged them in many activities, sports and community events. Someof these which will occur in the near future are: the ‘go bananas’ festival, the Beachburg Fair, a trip to the firestation, a presentation from a police officer, a trip to Logos Land and much more. The picture seen here, wastaken at the Museum of Civilization, one of the many trips we have taken so far. This picture includesmembers and leaders of the Youth Camp, standing amidst a dragon; one of the many mythical beasts we got tosee that day.

From both of us, a wonderful summer to all.

Taking A Trip On The Wild SideTaking A Trip On The Wild Side by Jessalyn Harper and Meagan Lance

On June 6, 2009,we held a yardsale which was ahuge success.Thank you to all

of you for your support.

We would like to thankall our friends, families and staffwho donated or assisted us withour sale. A special thank you toCarol Cuff, Jim Panton, HelenDeslaurier, Mitzi Bertrand, WillaSmith, Peggy and Bill Rochonfor all the extra things you didand for always being there forus.

Yard SaleYard Sale by Cathy Cuff, Pauline

Deslaurier, Isabel Rusenstrom, Connie Gale

Our 4th annual Victorian Tea iscoming upon us, again. The tea isbeing held at the Armouries. Theproceeds will be going to Kids Corpand their program for pregnantmothers. The theme is “Mothersand Daughters”, as well as “Linen,Lace, and Pearls”.

The Victorian Tea Hostessmeeting will be September 15 at6:00 p.m., downstairs atCommunity Living RenfrewCounty South. We hope to seemany hostesses this year as we keepgrowing for our charities. If youhave any questions or would like tobe a hostess, please contact me at613-432-7520.

Victorian TeaVictorian Tea by Gloria Tunn SOOSOO--ProvincialsProvincialsby Eric Teschkeby Eric Teschke

We went to Windsor by Via Railon July 23, 2009 to theProvincials. We had a lot of funplaying ball! We got the GOLD!!and returned on July 26 by bus.

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Community Living Renfrew County South has started fundraisingfor a multi-sensory room! Our first donation of $1000.00 for theproject has been made by the Town of Arnprior Hockey Club.The club raised the money through their 17th Annual EmployeesOnly Hockey Tournament recently hosted at the Nick SmithCenter. We would like to thank the club for their generousdonation. The multi-sensory room will be available to people ofall ages with disabilities who live in the catchment area ofRenfrew County South. The room will provide a safe, non-threatening environment with state of the art technology that willprovide lighting, sound, aroma, tactile surfaces, moving imagesand other sensory experiences. Our goal is to raise enoughmoney to open the room by Christmas 2009.

Our OutingOur Outing by Bill McAdam, Gordon Shean, Clare Kenopic, Donna Yantha, Dwane Votour and Maureen Springer

On June 28, 2009 individuals and staff from 874Raglan St. S., travelled to the beautiful area of theFive Span Bridge at Pakenham, Ontario.

A surprise for the folks and an outdoorpicnic lunch was enjoyed by all. Some greatweather and lots to see - a canoe coming up theriver, a kayak, lots of birds, a plane flew overheadand a butterfly even landed on Clare’s shoulder!

After lunch, a short walk about - a black lab wasin the shadows looking at the minnows there. Lots ofpeople walked in the shallow waters, over the manylevels of flowing water.

There were quite a few trucks and boat trailers.We even saw a fisherman pull in a fish!

Some photos, some sun, and the great weathermade this a day to remember.

Summer Opportunities in ArnpriorSummer Opportunities in Arnprior by Vicki Colotel & Matt Sharpe

Once again this year Summer Opportunities - Youth Summer Camp has kicked off to agreat start in Arnprior. Vicki Colotelo and Matt Sharpe are back for their third summerwith Community Living and have planned a ton of amazing activities and trips for theteens in Arnprior. Already this year the camp have gone to Papanak Park Zoo, spent theday on the slides at Logos Land and explored the dark tunnels of the Bonnechere Caves.New this summer, the teen camp has planned a Baseball BBQ Day for July 30th. Makesure you come out for some baseball, food, swimming and more. Although it has been arelatively wet summer so far, the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church hasprovided an amazing space for camp headquarters. Despite the rain the camphas still had plenty of time to spend at the beach at Robert Simpson Park andto play around in the brand new Splash Pad! The teens have had an amazingsummer so far and have a lot to look forward to. Within the next few weeksthe camp is planning a birthday party for everyone at the camp and moretrips such as the Kanata Wave Pool, Museum of Civilization and MidwayArcade!

MultiMulti--Sensory RoomSensory Room by Sandy Shean

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Anchor’s AweighAnchor’s Aweigh by Nicole Brown, Alana Peer,

Gloria Tunn

“Fresh baked” pies, cakes, squares,cookies, assorted fudges andchocolates, etc. for sale. Goodsbaked with Splenda available.

By order only, phone

613-432-6763, and ask for Gloriaor Alana.

Congratulations to Margie Munhall, Arnold Wall,Mary Ellen McNulty, Rebekka Zimmerling, ClareKenopic, Teresa Powell, Tom Welch, Brian Mooreand Debbie Broome who have all shared in thewinnings.

Anchor’s Aweigh, a weight loss system,meets weekly to explore awareness and encouragehealthy lifestyles through hands on teaching, usingtechniques such as videos, activity, portion size,and real life situations. Participants have certainlyenjoyed going home with nutritious recipes to try,as well as seeing themselves shedding pounds withpositive results.

We welcome ideas and informationsupporting a healthy lifestyle.

CCR and Outreach have been providingmeals in conjunction with this philosophy. Ourpizzas are now whole wheat loaded with veggies,served with the added choice of juice and water.Menus are made in advance as our meals are servedwith Canada’s Food Guide in mind, offeringopportunity to purchase meals of choice. To besuccessful, team work is necessary as “many handsmake light work”.

On July 21, 2009, Bill McAdam and Iwent to Toronto on the train to see a BlueJay’s ball game. We stayed at the HyattRegency, which was only a few blocksfrom the Rodger's Centre. Bill enjoyedtaking the train from Ottawa to Toronto.Toronto played against Cleveland, andour seats were just up behind third base.Unfortunately the Jays lost with a scoreending 2 to1 for Cleveland, but what agame. Bill is already planning for nextyears trip to Toronto to see his favouriteteam, so I guess we will see you at thegame next year.

Blue JaysBlue Jays by Dwane Votour

Community Living Associations across Ontariomarked the closing of the institutions at the end ofMarch 2009. Finally, the doors of Rideau RegionalCentre, Huronia Regional Centre and the SouthwestRegional Centre are closed forever.

Community Living Renfrew County Southhad the privilege of honouring this momentousoccasion in a ceremony with Community LivingUpper Ottawa Valley. Christie and Jennifer took partin this event which included sober reflections on thepast, celebrations for the future, lighting of theCelebratory Candle, music and a plaque presentationto John Yakabuskie, MPP Renfrew – Nipissing –Pembroke.

Marking The End Of An EraMarking The End Of An Era by Jennifer Creeden

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Bingo/GamesBingo/Games by Gloria Tunn Friends!!!Friends!!! by Gloria Tunn

Connie Gale had a hipreplacement earlier in thesummer. Since she wasnot able to come to workwe took our June Bingo/Games night to her. OurThursday Ladies Groupalso took a lunch over toenjoy with her. Everyoneis looking forward toseeing Connie back towork in September.From left to right areMargie Munhall, MarkHumphries and Connie.

This past year saw us saying“goodbye” to friends andsaying “hello” to new ones.

Major Linda Wattsfrom the Salvation Army,moved to Sydney, NovaScotia.

Connie Ryan sold

“Best Regards” in Renfrew.

AARS Ceramics hasclosed up shop, and so Arlenewill be missed.

We have lost CindyMohns, Chris Emond, HajroAvdovich and Walter Miller.

Staff member BlancheDalziel retired July 24 aftereight years with us andValance Cornect moved toNewfoundland.

Majors Glenn andJeananne Wirchowsky havemoved from Cornwall to leadat the Salvation Army, and tolead the Faith Group.

We now have Karaokenight at the Legion inRenfrew, and Bingo/ Gamesnight is new.

Richard and DeniseGagnon are new faces seenaround different events.Janice Rozycki is a new faceat CAS in Renfrew. There aremany new faces working assupport throughoutCommunity Living RenfrewCounty South. So, “goodbye”to the old and “hello” to thenew.

Barnet CottageBarnet Cottage by Joanne Vincent

Everyone went to Barnet Cottagefor the day. We sat indoors most ofthe day because the weather wasvery cold. Even though it was coldpeople were in good spirits.

The theme was Hawaiianand most of us dressed up. Weplayed games, had a sing song andpeople took pictures.

The rain held off for awhileand we had really good burgerswith pineapple in them and dessert.

Rebekka Zemmerling, Joanne Vincent, NicoleBrown and I went to see GREASE at the NationalArts Centre in Ottawa on Wednesday, July 21,2009.

There was lots of music, clapping handsand dancing feet. The place was jam packed. Ihad lots of fun and the actors were funny. Mypicture was taken in front of the “GreaseLighting” car. It is a pretty cool set of wheels. Ialso came home with a CD from Taylor Hickswho played Teen Angel in the play and was a pastAmerican Idol. This was my first time goingthere and I hope to go again. Thank you toNicole and my friends for inviting me to Grease.

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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBERIMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

RENFREW FAIR – September 9th – 13th, 2009

LAUREL RAFUSE MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT – September 19th, 2009

6th ANNUAL WALK, WHEEL OR RUN FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES – October 17th, 2009

4th ANNUAL VICTORIAN TEA – October 19th, 2009 CHRISTMAS DANCE - December 4th, 2009

GreaseGrease by Clare Kenopic

PLEASE JOIN US FOR SOME FRESH AIR AND EXERCISE WHILERAISING FUNDS FOR A GREAT CAUSE!!!

Community Living Renfrew County South’s 6th Annual Walk, Wheelor Run for People with Developmental Disabilities

will take place on Saturday, October 17th , 2009

at the Quality Inn in Arnprior.

Pick up your registration/pledge form at the Community LivingRenfrew County South offices in Renfrew or Arnprior

and help us to raise funds towards an accessible vehicle

for our programs.

THANK YOU AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!

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We Will Remember!We Will Remember!

by Tina MacLaren

Cindy Mohns passed away at theArnprior Hospital on July 5,2009. Cindy had been a part ofCommunity Living day supportsfor many years. Here are someways in which her friends inArnprior remember her; Cindyloved to go to the restaurant fortea and lunch, she enjoyedfolding laundry and being

helpful, she was really good at being the banker in the"Money Game", she always played cards with Helenand won! She was generous with her things and withher compliments, "You are so beautiful" was a commentshe would often give to her friends. She was a goodfriend and would invite you to her place for a party andwould remember your name and your birthday even ifyou only told her once. Cindy loved her family andwould regularly share with her friends all about whatthey were up to. Cindy's friends remember her nicesmile, her sense of humour, and that she was pleasant tobe around. We are thankful for the memories that eachof us will keep of Cindy and grateful to her for the wayin which she showed us how to be a friend to oneanother.

Good bye Cindy, we will miss you.

by Cyndi Wilson

On Friday, July 31,2009 at Our Lady ofFatima church inRenfrew, friends andfamily gathered tosay goodbye to one ofCommunity Living’searliest servicerecipients. Walter(Joseph) Millerpassed away at homeon July 27, 2009 atthe age of 67.

Walter was active in ARC Industrieswoodworking business as early as 1969, andbegan receiving residential support in 1985.Walter was also active in a variety of sportingventures over the years, i.e. ball, floor hockey,bowling and curling.

Walter will be missed by his long timecompanion Margie Munhall.

Rest in peace.

The Quality Improvement Committee (QIC) has developed and the Board of Directors has approved the newpolicy and procedure on the Prevention of Abuse, Neglect, Mistreatment and Exploitation. All employeesand volunteers of Community Living Renfrew County South are required to be trained on this new policy.

Please sign up on the training schedule that is posted at the Renfrew Office.

Thank you.

PREVENTION FROM ABUSE, NEGLECT, MISTREATMENTPREVENTION FROM ABUSE, NEGLECT, MISTREATMENTAND EXPLOITATION POLICY AND PROCEDUREAND EXPLOITATION POLICY AND PROCEDURE by Jennifer Creeden

Management Team

Executive Director - Jennifer Creeden

Managers - Jeff Gates

Elaine Gilchrist

Tina MacLaren

Lucy McCordick-Boisvenue

Cyndi Wilson

Administrators - Ann Blimkie

Laura Pirie

Admin. Asst. - Sharleen Van Woezik

The Connections Newsletter is published three times per year. This newsletter isavailable online at www.clrcs.com. If you require additional information aboutCOMMUNITY LIVING RENFREW COUNTY SOUTH please contact us at 613-432-6763 or 613-623-4955 or send an email to commliving@clrcs.com. If you haveany ideas or comments please direct them to Sharleen at 613-432-6763.

MISSION STATEMENT

“working with others toimprove the quality of

life for people withdevelopmental

disabilities”

Board of DirectorsDan Amyotte

Geoff Booth

Bob Bouchard

John Carkner

Barbara Clarke

John Cooke

Barbara Cosman

Jane Dowd

Cari Forteath

Janice Lee

Laurie Millar

Esther Roberts

Committee Members

Helen Deslaurier

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Congratulations to the winners of the draws

Easter Basket - Gail Collins

Summer Cooler - Anna Holmes

VISION AND GOAL

The Goal of CommunityLiving Renfrew County

South is:

That all persons live in astate of dignity, share in allelements of living in thecommunity and have theopportunity to participateeffectively.

This goal envisions acommunity where allpeople are welcomed andsupported withoutdiscrimination.